I recently attended the Association of Vancouver Island Coastal Communities AGM in Victoria. While there, I went on a field trip to the Esquimalt Naval Dockyards where we had a short excursion on a trainer vessel and were updated on new enhanced funding for our navy and military in general, given the recent events in the world, a new prime minister and the need for updating our military and a decoupling from the US military, which we have become much too dependent on for our defense. Another highlight was a talk given by Mayor Alto of Victoria about their efforts to house the homeless and offer supports that help integrate them into the community and find them work. It is noticeable that the tent cities in Victoria have disappeared in the last year. Another highlight for me was a seminar on AI, its applications in governance and data management, its pitfalls and potential issues that need addressing.
Tahsis is a remote village on the west coast of Vancouver Island. With only 400 residents, we don't have many of the conveniences of larger towns but we do have community spirit and lots to do in our spectacularly wild and beautiful environment.
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