Features
What A Difference Six Years Makes
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- Category: Global Environmental Connections Global Environmental Connections
- Published: 02 December 2015 02 December 2015
The Paris climate talks began today following a weekend where a record-breaking 785,000 people in 175 countries marched in support of strong climate action. In addition almost 1.8 million people of faith signed a petition for compassionate climate action.With nearly 150 Heads of State on hand the COP 21 negotiations began Monday. Hopes are high there will be a strong, new global agreement to tackle climate change.
Global Connections, Alternative Fuel, Solar Coop and Ride Share
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- Written by Beverly Saunders Beverly Saunders
- Category: Transitioning Transitioning
- Published: 04 November 2015 04 November 2015
Transition Sunshine Coast CANADA is part of a global network that inspires us all to imagine and create a vibrant future that has alternatives to fossil fuels. We embrace building local resilience which is ecologically sustainable while nurturing and celebrating our community.
Global Connections Webcast
You can watch the video of the live stream broadcast from the September 19th International Transition Conference. Click here for Global Connections Webcast.
The Little Community That Could
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- Written by Sandra Wrightman Sandra Wrightman
- Category: Coast Views Coast Views
- Published: 29 October 2015 29 October 2015
Dear MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF GIBSONS:
It is patently obvious that this council and you our mayor, only represent one side of the community. Those with a different idea – a bigger idea, a self sustaining idea, an idea that would make us the envy of all, have been told to be quiet, and not always that nicely. While we were speaking we could watch your complete disinterest and dismissal.
Let the Foraging Begin! as Fall Rains Bring on the Mushrooms
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- Written by Beverly Saunders Beverly Saunders
- Category: Features Features
- Published: 28 October 2015 28 October 2015
Fall is here and that brings welcome rain, especially after our dry summer.
It also brings mushrooms. And mushroom aficionados. Luckily for those of us on the Sunshine Coast there are abundant forests to forage for these delectable fungi. There are also a number of events, forays and classes available.
Fall Faire Thanks, Story of Cedar, In Transition
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- Written by In Transition Team In Transition Team
- Category: Food Action Network Food Action Network
- Published: 21 October 2015 21 October 2015
Thank you for attending the One Straw Fall Faire!
We had a great time at the annual Fall Faire! We had our traditional farmers market, pumpkin carving, apple press contests and raffle! Thank you to all who entered the contests and congrats to our winners:
Billy - best savoury preserve
Leah - Best sweet preserve
John- Biggest Squash
Rankin - Best Dressed Vegetable
Are You Ready to Leap?
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- Written by Beverly Saunders Beverly Saunders
- Category: Take Action! Take Action!
- Published: 18 September 2015 18 September 2015
We start from the premise that Canada is facing the deepest crisis in recent memory.
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission has acknowledged shocking details about the violence of Canada’s near past. Deepening poverty and inequality are a scar on the country’s present. And Canada’s record on climate change is a crime against humanity’s future.
Transition Streets: How Small Steps Can Become Massive Change
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- Written by Beverly Saunders Beverly Saunders
- Category: Transitioning Transitioning
- Published: 29 July 2015 29 July 2015
“You have the power to change the world.”
Two small groups in Langdale and Gibsons put that statement to the test during a recent neighbourhood initiative called Transition Streets. Designed by Transition Town Totnes, UK, the local program was launched in these two locations as a pilot project by Sunshine Coast in Transition [SCiT] and the Earth Stewardship Pilot Project.
SC Students Explore Nature through the Natural Connections Science Engagement Program
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- Written by Beverly Saunders Beverly Saunders
- Category: Features Features
- Published: 29 July 2015 29 July 2015
Edible Garden Tour August 1 & 2
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- Written by Beverly Saunders Beverly Saunders
- Category: Food Action Network Food Action Network
- Published: 29 July 2015 29 July 2015
We are very excited for this years Edible Garden Tour!
You can expect to find a tour bus, guided tours, food, workshops, dinner, local brews and more!