The Pumps Don’t Work Cause Vandals Took The Handles

There’s been another case of EV Charge Station vandalization on the Island. This time the Level 2 station at Qualicum Beach was disabled. The RCMP, Chargepoint and Plugshare have been advised. Since the Mounties clearly have better things to do, it might be up to EV drivers themselves to deal with these incidents.  And no, we’re not suggesting vigilante acts….

Pandemic Charging Advice

Since many of us are staying close to home over the next few weeks, the need for charging has decreased, but here are some recommendations (via Sun Country) should you need to visit a public charging station.  Carry some disinfecting wipes or hand sanitizer (with at least 60% alcohol) in your vehicle. Be sure to clean your hands thoroughly after…

Living Without Oil

Saturday’s well attended coffee chat in Metchosin featured a presentation by Arno Keinonen and Glenn Garry on the recent UVic Elder Academy lectures concerning our energy future entitled “Living Without Oil”. Their presentation was very well received and prompted requests for the videos and PowerPoint presentations made available by UVic be passed on to the membership. So here you go….