BC oil tanker traffic a ‘slap in the face’ to First Nations
The National Energy Board approved an increase in tanker traffic in Burrard Inlet by 25,000 barrels a day. Continue reading BC oil tanker traffic a ‘slap in the face’ to First Nations
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BC oil tanker traffic a ‘slap in the face’ to First Nations
The National Energy Board approved an increase in tanker traffic in Burrard Inlet by 25,000 barrels a day. Continue reading BC oil tanker traffic a ‘slap in the face’ to First Nations
The human touch: UBC to study green building inhabitants
If you build it, they will come. But if you build a green building—one that aims to be environmentally responsible and resource-efficient—but people aren’t comfortable living or working in it, you risk falling short of your green goals. Continue reading The human touch: UBC to study green building inhabitants
Beyond the Culture of Nature: Rethinking Canadian and Environmental Studies
(Le texte français suit) Call for Papers: Beyond the Culture of Nature: Rethinking Canadian and Environmental Studies Location: The University of British Columbia, Vancouver campus (http://www.canadianstudies.ubc.ca/) Date: 29-30 September, 2012 Canadian and Environmental Studies are two fields in transformation. Initiated in part as emancipatory projects in the 1970s, seeking to define subjects and articulate their […] Continue reading Beyond the Culture of Nature: Rethinking Canadian and Environmental Studies
Tar Sands Pipelines Opposed from Washington to Pacific Coast
After more than 12,000 people surrounded the White House to protest the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline, activists on the other side of North America are making it known that tar sands pipelines will also meet fierce opposition here. Continue reading Tar Sands Pipelines Opposed from Washington to Pacific Coast
Indigenous Foods Go Digital
The Nuu-chah-nulth Traditional Foods Toolkit—a six-booklet collection now available online. Continue reading Indigenous Foods Go Digital
Shift into Autumn with NOWBC -Sept. 17th
Join NOWBC at the Autumn Shift Festival on Saturday, September 17th on Main Street. This fun, free, family-friendly event will be celebrating “the shift in season and the growing shift in attitude towards sustainability, eating local and urban gardening”. The festival happens on Main Street between Broadway and 12th Ave from noon to 6:00PM and […] Continue reading Shift into Autumn with NOWBC -Sept. 17th
Shift into Autumn with NOWBC – September 17
Join NOWBC at the Autumn Shift Festival on Saturday, September 17th on Main Street. This fun, free, family-friendly event will … Continue reading Shift into Autumn with NOWBC – September 17
Fresh from the Farm
Come out for a three-course meal, a specially created amuse bouche, botanically infused cocktails – all featuring locally grown BC products, and all for a good cause! Continue reading Fresh from the Farm
BC Wildlife Federation: Wetlands Education Program
In collaboration with the Tk’emlups Indian Band, the BC Wildlife Federation is hosting a four-day wetlands restoration workshop in Kamloops BC, from September 15-18, 2011. Continue reading BC Wildlife Federation: Wetlands Education Program
Harvest organic veggies at Earthwise Society in Delta BC on October 1, 8am-11am
Harvest organic veggies in Delta. Tools, equipment and refreshments provided. All welcome. Event is on, rain or shine. Continue reading Harvest organic veggies at Earthwise Society in Delta BC on October 1, 8am-11am
CaGBC Toronto – Annual Gala 2011: Building Towards a Low Carbon Future – Nov. 23
Join us on November 23rd, 2011 for an energizing evening of live music, local cuisine and networking with 350 industry professionals in support of the Greater Toronto Chapter’s continuing education and training programs. Continue reading CaGBC Toronto – Annual Gala 2011: Building Towards a Low Carbon Future – Nov. 23