The Oracle of Oyster River
On Vancouver Island, a hermit-priest has spent a lifetime contemplating the natural world. At 95, he has come to believe there is a way we can save it. Slow down. Take a breath. Attend. Insight takes time. Charles Brandt has been meditating and praying on the east coast of British Columbia’s Vancouver Island since 1965. Over that time, he has come to some elegant conclusions about our place in the natural world.
read moreOUR LIVES, WELL LIVED – Charles Brandt, at 94
Charles Brandt has turned 94 on Feb. 19th, 2017. Speaking about contemplation or to the local meditation group he facilitates, he often quotes his fellow monk Thich Nhat Hahn…
read moreCharles Brandt Receives Award – On Behalf of All of Us
On Tuesday May 30, 2017 Fr. Charles Brandt received the British Columbia Community Achievement Award for his role in ecological stewardship. Comox Valley Regional District Director, Edwin Grieve, presented the award to Charles, who at 94, couldn’t attend the Provincial Award Ceremony in Victoria. Upon receiving the award Charles said, “this is an award to all of us, it isn’t just to me.”
read moreA Conversation at the Hermitage (video)
A video conversation with Father Charles Brandt at his hermitage near the Oyster River.
read moreStephen Hume’s Speech at Father Charles Brandt’s 50th Celebration
Editor's Note: On November 5th at St. Patricks's Hall in Campbell River a celebration was held to honour the 50th Anniversary of the Ordination to the sacred priesthood and the Consecration to the hermit life of Father Charles Brandt, ERM. The Most Reverend Gary...
read moreThe land as sacred commons – by Father Charles Brandt
“It’s the right thing to do.” In the past several years this has been a favorite statement of intent by politicians, environmentalists, etc. Recently, President Obama used these words in addressing a group in Indonesia. What does “it’s the right thing mean?” The...
read moreComox Valley Media and Political Contacts List
The following list aims to provide current, relevant contact information for local media outlets and political parties, staff and representatives for the Comox Valley and immediate surrounding areas: List key: Title, First and Last Name - Company/party, Role,...
read moreFriend of Baynes Sound offer info blog
Friends of Baynes Sound Mission Statement. Whereas 90% of Baynes Sound Shores is already under intensive Aquaculture production, FOBS will stand for creating a moratorium on any further grants or expansion of aquaculture tenures and shall endeavour to protect public...
read morePhotos of Bill 38 protest outside MP John Duncan’s office
The protest took place on June 2. Thanks to Jamie Bowman for supplying some wonderful photos Click on READ MORE to view them ... ...
read moreRon Pogue Photo Gallery
The following images have been generously shared with Tidechange.ca by local photographer Ron Pogue (link to Facebook.com profile). Please note that you can view the full-size image in a lightbox by clicking on it. You can also click on the cooliris link below to view...
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