Vancouver’s Projecting Change Film Festival Goes Beyond Green Hype Passion prevails as small festival launches into its 3rd year. Vancouver, BC – Vancouver’s only film festival focusing on social and environmental issues, is back for its third year April 22-25th at Fifth Avenue Cinemas. Projecting Change Film Festival (PCFF) is a tribute to the fact that passion can move mountains and you don’t have to be big to make an impact. After last years record breaking attendance, sold out shows (every night) and VIP guests like David Suzuki and Ray Zahab this year’s festival is set to break even more records. The 3rd annual festival features engaging films from around the world that are paired with inspiring speakers that bring ... continue reading.

NEW stories at www.thesustainableregion.org The Vancouver Whitecaps have a new gameplan: Recycle everything! An ambitious waste diversion pilot program aims to divert 95% of all garbage produced at Swanguard Stadium on Whitecaps match days. A group of neighbours came together to lose weight...in garbage, that is. They took on the Zero Waste Challenge for a month to see how little waste they could produce and the final weigh-in had impressive results. The recycling and waste diversion programs at Park Royal Shopping Centre in West Vancouver are helping it to become the first sustainable mall in Canada. Retail therapy was never so green! A new food waste composting project could change the way Metro residents clean up after dinner. Greasy pizza ... continue reading.

The Cowichan Energy Alternatives Society (C.E.A.) in co-operation with the BC Sustainable Energy Association (BCSEA) and OPEN CINEMA is proud to present the BC Premiere of FUEL, winner of the 2008 Sundance Film Festival Best Documentary Audience Award. This entertaining and powerful documentary will screen for one-night only in exclusive engagements in three south Vancouver Island communities: Duncan at the Cowichan Theatre on Thursday, December 3rd Nanaimo at the Port Theatre on Wednesday, December 9th Victoria at the IMAX Theatre on Thursday, December 10th. FUEL is a visually stunning, amusing, in-depth and personal tale of oil use and abuse. It examines a wide-range of alternative energy solutions, the faltering North American automobile and petroleum industries and the latest stirrings of ... continue reading.

Just a reminder that Mark's CD and book launch is at the Montmarte cafe tonight. Mark with be interviewing two of the guests from his book "The Green Chain- nothing is clear cut" and then at 9 pm Local Anxiety will be kicking into high gear to perform for the rest of the evening. Also, Local Anxiety's Kevin Crofton will be performing Mark's piece Arts Puppies - which had the crowd in stitches at This Monday Night's Wrecking Ball - protest against Campbell's BC Arts Cuts. "Some of you tonight believe we want this province to be full of starving artists... but that couldn't be more wrong... which is why we've diverted some money directly from the premature babies ... continue reading.

Teams who register by December 10 could win free school visit from Science World. VANCOUVER, BC—In addition to the $20,000 in prizes in Science World’s BC Green Games contest, teams registered by December 10 will now be entered in a draw for prizes, including a Science World On The Road visit to their school. On The Road sends science facilitators to classrooms and gymnasiums across the province, presenting their weird, wacky and jaw-dropping science demonstrations to students. Other prizes include a class set of shower timers donated by Terasen Gas and resources to support teachers’ practice of environmental education. “It takes time to get these projects going, so we want to encourage teachers to start thinking about them now,” says ... continue reading.

Victoria, BC - "Stop ignoring the strange sounds your car is making. If you take your car in for regular tune-ups it will be more fuel-efficient. And guess what? You'll save up to $132 a year in gas!" This is one of the eco-tips you might hear on the radio over the next few months, in English but also in Mandarin, Punjabi and Spanish. The Multicultural Environmental Education Program (MEEP) at the Victoria Immigrant and Refugee Centre (VIRCS), the first program of its kind in Canada, has launched the "Green is for Everyone Eco-tips" on the radio to make it easy for newcomers and new Canadians to understand the benefits of taking climate action. The eco-tips were produced by VIRCS volunteers, ... continue reading.

BC Green Games returns for second year with over $20,000 in prizes. VANCOUVER, BC— Have you gone green yet? For the second consecutive year, Science World is challenging BC’s students to document their green actions and submit their digital entries online to the BC Green Games contest. BC Green Games was launched last year as the first province-wide environmental contest for K-12 schools and over $20,000 in prizes will be awarded. “We’re thrilled to continue BC Green Games this year,” says Bryan Tisdall, the president and CEO of Science World. “It was inspiring to see last year’s entries and hear how they encouraged other schools to do similar projects in their own communities. These students completed some incredible projects and ... continue reading.

The new Getting to Green: Energy Efficient and Sustainable Housing curriculum designed by the Sauder School of Business, Real Estate Division, in partnership with City Green Solutions, educates real estate professionals on how to identify and describe the benefits of “green” building components in residential development, sales, and appraisal. With the marketplace increasingly focused on “green valuation”, this course is aimed at real estate professionals who want to speak with confidence about “green” property features when dealing with clients. “Uncertain energy prices, greenhouse gas reduction regulations and a slowing economy are causing buyers to pause and consider the high operating costs in homes and buildings,” says Paula Steele, City Green Solutions. “Top real estate professionals are now familiarizing themselves with ... continue reading.

How can a Green Construction Site Coordinator help on a green building project? A Green Construction Site Coordinator is a valuable addition to all green building projects as they ensure that the green site operations are managed safely and efficiently. They also train all trades as they arrive on site to ensure consistent communication of the green building project's goals and requirements. A two-day training program has been designed for participants to learn about green building basics for a site along with safety orientation. Who is the program for? Primarily: site superintendents, supervisors, project coordinators, site safety officers, and manager of trades. Possible others: organizations planning to expand their operations; owners of office buildings who are about to renovate for ... continue reading.

The Urban Studies Program at Simon Fraser University will be awarding two 'Special Graduate Entrance Scholarships' to qualified Master of Urban Studies degree candidates.  These entrance scholarships are valued at $9,000 and will be tenable in January 2010.  We seek qualified applicants with a 3.7 or higher undergraduate g.p.a. and a passion for understanding urban processes, functions and futures through applied research.  This award is open to both Canadian and international applicants.Located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, SFU Urban Studies delivers evening graduate seminars by urban researchers and practitioners who offer insight into urban society, culture, economic development, policy and sustainability .  We offer a rich educational experience, engaged with local and international issues both within and beyond the classroom and via our Visiting ... continue reading.