In January, Saanich News published a feature article about Scientific Victoria. This article also ran in the Oak Bay News, Victoria News, Goldstream News Gazette and Campbell River Mirror. Black Press also published a great editorial:
“The public, through our elected representatives, must continue to make the decisions that affect our lives. And while some decisions will continue to be made because they feel right — our region is known for preferring a progressive approach, especially on environmental issues – we also need to know that at the heart of our political agenda we’re doing the right thing based on sound, empirical evidence.”
The IdeaWave conference – first mentioned in one of the earlier posts below – was held at the end of February. It was a huge success. I’m part of the conference advisory board and this year we awarded $500 scholarships to four student speakers. Here are the winning entries:
- Kelsey O’Gorman forever changes a primary school in Africa with her Rabbit Project.
- Tamiya Leung advocates for healthy high schools.
- Rose Jang examines the rewards of breaking conventional norms.
- Geoff de Ruiter wants to start his own wind farm.
This month, local journalist Rob Wipond mentions Scientific Victoria in his Wi-Fi article in Focus magazine. There’s a lively debate going in the comments section.
I presented an overview of Scientific Victoria this evening, March 9th, to the James Bay Neighbourhood Association. Details here. And, by the way, if you’re wondering who I am, here is my personal web site. 
If you like the work that Scientific Victoria is doing, please tell your friends and colleagues about us!
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