Save the city by developing near arterials
North American cities built in the first half of the 20th century, like Vancouver, are all the same. They are … Continue reading Save the city by developing near arterials
Hybrids roll into mainstream
Last month in Toronto, Toyota unveiled its 2007 Camry Hybrid sedan to Canadian media. On the face of it, there Continue reading Hybrids roll into mainstream
Energy contracts give power to the people
A B.C. energy activist wants the B.C. Liberal government to copy an Ontario measure designed to promote more solar-power and … Continue reading Energy contracts give power to the people
Show seeks better home planet
All too often it takes a crisis to get people to wake up, help out, or make change. Look at … Continue reading Show seeks better home planet
Recycling waste into music
Daniel Sanchez wants you to shake a rattle for peace, and you know what? It just might work. Sanchez Continue reading Recycling waste into music
Global carnival
The former Finning International property looks like an industrial wasteland that, save for the picturesque mountain backdrop, could easily have … Continue reading Global carnival
World Urban Forum
On June 19 – 23, 2006 the World will focus its attention on Vancouver for the third World Urban Forum … Continue reading World Urban Forum
Nuclear plan skips key green review
Time for the mining industry to clean up its act
From metals to minerals, we all need natural resources brought up from the earth through mining. But mining can have a huge environmental impact, and some companies are giving the industry a bad name around the world – with Canadian firms being some of the biggest offenders.
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Earth: the World Urban Festival
UNESCO-designated official arts and culture festival of the World Urban Forum. From June 21-25, the World Urban Festival will bring … Continue reading Earth: the World Urban Festival
Free Guided Tours of Protected Areas
People from all over the province will get the opportunity to visit and enjoy some of Nova Scotia’s protected wilderness … Continue reading Free Guided Tours of Protected Areas
Downtown School Unveils One of Toronto’s Only School Ground Food Gardens
TORONTO, June 9 /CNW/ – Withrow Avenue Public School today opened its new vegetable garden located on its school grounds. … Continue reading Downtown School Unveils One of Toronto’s Only School Ground Food Gardens