BC Government Announces Green Games for Schools
…implement school-based brojects that benefit the environment. The Government has so far commited $160,000 to the Green Games. The prizes are available to grades k-12 and are based on the…
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Emissions from the production of globally traded goods and servives increased by 26% between 1990 and 2008
…services have increased by (26%). Most developed countries have increased their consumption-based emissions. The net emission transfers via international trade from developing to developed countries exceeds the Kyoto Protocol emission…
Future of the Region Sustainability Dialogues
The Future of the Region Sustainability Dialogues is the latest outreach component of the Sustainable Region Initiative. It is intended to stimulate discussion and debate among decision makers, and foster…
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2019 High Ground: Centre for Civic Governance Forum
…the 2019 event was “High Ground: Rising to the Challenge.” Program: Click here Photos: Click here. Videos: Click here. Presentations Conference Opening Stratcom’s BC Public Opinion Poll Results Poverty Reduction…
Unlimited Vision: Ideas for Building Inclusive, Sustainable Communities
Unlimited Vision: Ideas for Building Inclusive Sustainable Communities is a “best of” collection of stories featuring courageous leadership, community building and legislative tools in action. You will find proven leadership…
CETA absent from party platforms during 2011 election
Canada is currently negotiating the biggest free trade contract since the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), yet it has been invisible on the campaign trail. The Conservative government has…
Former Vancouver Mayor Recieves City’s Highest Honour
On July 6th, former Vancouver Mayor, Art Phillips received the Freedom of the City Award. Under Mayor Phillips, the City of Vancouver adopted socially and environmentally progressive policies that laid…
Richmond approves $60-million to buy Garden City lands
…Indian Band and the Canada Lands Company. The agreement is unconditional and needs to be completed before March 31, 2010. “It’s a dream come true,” Richmond Coun. Bill McNulty said…
More municipalities raise CETA concerns, demand exemptions
…Early in April, Grand Forks became the latest BC municipality to ask for an exemption from the deal. At the end of March, Hamilton-Wentworth became the first Ontario school board…
Green Builders Consider the Benefits of Green Roofs, White Roofs
Green builders are currently examining the environmental benefits of different roofing systems, focusing much of their research on white roofs and green roofs. While green roofs are expensive, test sites…
Job Creation with a Green Touch
…2012 in Vancouver. Our research shows that they are one of the fastest way to reduce greenhouse gases. You can read our report, “This Green House: Building Fast Action for Climate…