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
When Vancouver mom Marcie Weinstein-Smith took a market survey asking moms what frustrated them most about natural baby products, the prevailing answer was that “they all lie.” Continue reading BC mom develops Canada’s first natural diaper ointment
This list posting, published by FORREX Forum for Research and Extension in Natural Resources, is supported in part by BC … Continue reading FORREX Conservation Biology eNewsletter – August 2011
National Geographic magazine, in its new August issue available on newsstands July 26, published a beautiful feature on BC’s iconic Kermode Bear. Continue reading National Geographic: Land of the Spirit Bear
Many eco-conscious people have fantasized about leaving it all behind to go live off the land and eat only what they grow, hunt or fish. But what would it really be like? Author Kristeva Dowling has put it all down on paper in a new book called Chicken Poop for the Soul: In Search of […] Continue reading Searching for food sovereignty in the Bella Coola Valley
This summer, an orchard has begun to take shape in a small post-industrial site on the Great Northern Way Campus, home of Evergreen BC. Continue reading Evergreen BC builds an urban orchard in Vancouver
Vancouver, BC/ July 6, 2011 – The land in Nahatlatch Valley has been carefully curated, and is ready to host the inaugural year for a truly sustainable music festival in BC. Towards Eden will incorporate innovative techniques for a responsible, socially conscious gathering, and showcase local/international live and electronic world music. Located just about an hour outside of Hope BC, the festival will be held at the Sandy Pines Campgrounds from July 22-24. Continue reading BC’S First Truly ‘Green’ Music Festival – July 22-24
Vancouver, BC/ July 6, 2011 – The land in Nahatlatch Valley has been carefully curated, and is ready to host the inaugural year for a truly sustainable music festival in BC. Towards Eden will incorporate innovative techniques for a responsible, socially conscious gathering, and showcase local/international live and electronic world music. Located just about an hour outside of Hope BC, the festival will be held at the Sandy Pines Campgrounds from July 22-24. Continue reading BC’S First Truly ‘Green’ Music Festival – July 22-24
Teams are competing in a 5 part challenge centered around building a District Energy System for the imaginary town of Sustainaville as part of the FortisBC Community Energy Challenge. Continue reading Team Hot, Cold – FortisBC Community Energy Challenge Community Consultation
Enbridge’s proposed Northern Gateway Pipeline is a project that would see a new oil pipeline snaking right across the central portion of British Columbia – from just inland of the Pacific Ocean all the way into Alberta. Continue reading Local Residents Oppose BC’s Northern Gateway Pipeline
Green Home TV caught up with Thomas Mueller, President of the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) recently at the CaGBC’s Symposium 2011. Mr. Mueller shared with us about the Symposium’s focus on existing buildings and the CaGBC’s programs to help reduce energy and water consumption in commercial, industrial and high capacity residential by 50% by 2020. Mr. Mueller also updated us on other exciting developments in low-rise residential including Adera’s LEED Platinum Seven35 Project. Continue reading Video: Exciting Prospects Ahead for CaGBC Greenbuilding Sector
Today the Conservation Voters of BC announced its endorsements for the upcoming May 2 federal election. Conservation Voters of BC has a proven track record of helping elect environmental champions across party lines. Continue reading Conservation Voters of BC announces federal endorsements
