What a wild BC election time we have had. Congratulations go out to Dana Lajeunesse as our new MLA for the Juan de Fuca/Malahat Electoral District. We wish him well in Victoria, and hope that he will be able to visit us next year for a Town Hall, or two, in our area once he … Continue reading November Meeting and Update – 2024
Fall 2024 – Directors’ Report
It has been a busy fall as election signs line the roads and candidates begin their work to be our next MLA in our new riding. On September 29th, OPSRRA continued its proud tradition of hosting a candidates meeting. Present were the three MLA candidates, Dana LaJuenese (New Democratic) , David Evans (Green) and Dr … Continue reading Fall 2024 – Directors’ Report
Presentation on Biosolids
A big thank you to the many engaged community members who were able to join the OPSRRA-hosted presentation by Dr. Phillipe Lucas on “Biosolids Facts: Seeing Clearly Through the Sludge”. The presentation (below) provided some eye-opening background on the land application of biosolids and it is important that everyone is well informed as the CRD … Continue reading Presentation on Biosolids
Water Woes -Part 3
Inorganics As a general rule that not all chemists agree on, inorganic compounds are composed of two or more elements, except those containing only carbon and hydrogen bonds, which are known as organic compounds. Examples of inorganic compounds tested in water tests are biological oxygen demand, chemical oxygen demand, cyanide, anions, solids and nutrients. Two … Continue reading Water Woes -Part 3
