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Stories Trips Reviews
September 26, 2026
Reelect Chris Istace for North Cowichan Council 2026

My North Cowichan Council Election Priorities

By Chris Istace | Opinion | No Comments
September 3, 2026

I’m Seeking Re-Election for North Cowichan Council

By Chris Istace | Opinion | No Comments
August 22, 2026
Prohibit Data Centres as a Land use in North Cowichan

Motion to Prohibit Data Centres in North Cowichan

By Chris Istace | Opinion | One Comment
September 21, 2022

Why I’m Running for North Cowichan Council

By Chris Istace | Opinion | 2 Comments
January 20, 2021

Rainforest Flying Squad – Fighting for Vancouver Islands Remaining Old Growth Forests

By Chris Istace | Opinion | 3 Comments
September 28, 2020
Chris Istace BC Green Party candidate MLA

Why I’m Running to be a BC Green Party MLA

By Chris Istace | Opinion | 12 Comments
June 28, 2019

Walbran Valley : Hike an Ancient Forest

By Chris Istace | Day Hikes, Opinion | 2 Comments
June 10, 2019
ancient old growth forests Port Renfrew Vancouver Island

Ancient Old Growth Forests of Port Renfrew

By Chris Istace | Day Hikes, Opinion | 4 Comments
December 12, 2018
Municipal Forest Reserves

Where I stand on The Municipal Forest Reserves

By Chris Istace | Opinion, Outdoors | No Comments
November 21, 2018
Cowichan Valley Municipal Forests Chris Istace

The Future of The Cowichan Valley Municipal Forests

By Chris Istace | Opinion, Outdoors | No Comments
October 24, 2018
Environmental Impact Chris Istace Mindful Explorer

Environmental Impact – Changing The Perception

By Chris Istace | Lifestyle, Opinion | 2 Comments
July 15, 2018
Truth and Reconciliation Canada First Nations Chris Istace Mindful Explorer

Truth and reconciliation: finding a meaningful path forward in Canada

By Chris Istace | Opinion | No Comments
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The Mindful Explorer website focuses on trip reports, travel destinations, backpacking, mountain biking and gear reviews. You will also find life experiences on mindfulness and lifestyle optimization in the pursuit of outdoor adventures.

  • My North Cowichan Council Election Priorities
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  • Motion to Prohibit Data Centres in North Cowichan
  • Beautiful Backcountry Camping Spots on Vancouver Island
  • Why I’m Running for North Cowichan Council

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