Author: Mike Robinson

Mike Robinson’s career combined his academic training in Law and Anthropology at UBC and Oxford University, in frontier regulatory compliance work at Petro-Canada and PolarGas, and the leadership of three national NGOs: The Arctic Institute of North America, The Glenbow Alberta Institute, and The Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art. In addition, he has chaired the national boards of Friends of the Earth, The David Suzuki Foundation, and the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society. In 2004 he became a Member of the Order of Canada.

Letting your creative spirit loose

Back in the studio after a lifetime of sporadic art lessons, embracing the spirituality and fun

Keeping an eye on the uncharted course ahead

Too many right-wing politicians base their policy thinking on antiquarian dogma, and not contemporary science or even democratic values

Embracing the country life

Skelhp House, on our 24 acres fronting on Jervis Inlet’s mouth. It’s a two-hour boat trip to Sarah Point at the entrance to Desolation Sound. Desolation Sound is an international cruising destination, famous for its warm swimming waters, coast mountain vistas, humpback whales and chinook salmon. Photo by Mike Robinson

Part 2 of the retirement dilemma: city mouse or country mouse? It’s time to put an end to urban living

The retirement dilemma: city mouse or country mouse?

Olympic Village neighbourhood in Vancouver offers convenience and a bevy of amenities for those seeking an urban retirement lifestyle. Photo by Mike Robinson

Part 1: Defining the attributes of your successful retirement community

Is capitalism a cure for the climate crisis?

Life in an air-conditioned bunker, drinking vodka sodas and binge-watching Netflix may not be enough to stimulate the privileged climate-change survivors