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Global Boycott Called by Organic Consumers Association

Details: Written by Beverly Saunders Beverly Saunders; Category: Latest Latest; Published: 10 September 2012 10 September 2012

The Organic Consumers Association and Mercola.com are formally calling for a global boycott of the following organic and “natural” brands because they are funneling large sums of money to the Monsanto-led campaign to defeat the November 6th GMO labeling ballot initiative (Proposition 37) in California.

Spectacular film "Chasing Ice" Opens Fall Green Film Series

Details: Written by Beverly Saunders Beverly Saunders; Category: News News; Published: 10 September 2012 10 September 2012

The Green Film Series is excited to present the visually spectacular documentary film, Chasing Ice as the opening film for the fall Green Film Series. This is a chance to see this film before the general theatrical showings in Canada. The film will be shown on September 17 at the Gibsons Heritage Playhouse.

Edible Garden Tour, Sunday Sept. 2

Details: Written by Beverly Saunders Beverly Saunders; Category: Latest Latest; Published: 30 August 2012 30 August 2012

The 3rd annual Edible Garden Tour is this Sunday, September 2. You can visit local gardens and small farms to learn what is growing in our community. The Gibsons tour is from 9 am to 12 pm and the Roberts Creek to Halfmoon Bay tour is from 1 to 4 pm.

Virus Trackers

Details: Written by Beverly Saunders Beverly Saunders; Category: News News; Published: 22 August 2012 22 August 2012

This summer I have been traveling throughout BC with a small dedicated group sampling salmon and other fish to map out where the European farm salmon viruses are showing up. First Nation, sport and commercial fishermen have been extremely patient, allowing us to measure, weigh, photograph and sample their fish as they work to preserve their catches.

Permaculture Mapping Workshop; ALP Begins Process

Details: Written by Beverly Saunders Beverly Saunders; Category: Latest Latest; Published: 08 August 2012 08 August 2012

Permaculture Mapping Workshop. Gibsons Community Garden site on Shaw Rd. Aug.– 17th. 7pm—9pm and Aug.– 18th. 10am—early afternoon

5th Annual Sunshine Coast BioBlitz on August 11 & 12

Details: Written by Beverly Saunders Beverly Saunders; Category: News News; Published: 03 August 2012 03 August 2012

The 5th Annual Sunshine Coast BioBlitz is nearly here and everyone is invited to participate! The fun will start on Saturday, August 11th and will continue until the final count in the afternoon of Sunday, August 12th. Part contest, part festival, part educational event and part scientific enterprise, a BioBlitz is a 24-hour survey of all life at various field locations throughout the Sunshine Coast including the Ruby Lake Lagoon Nature Reserve.

Green Film Series Rolls out the Green Carpet for Gospel Rock Film Premiere

Details: Written by Beverly Saunders Beverly Saunders; Category: News News; Published: 30 July 2012 30 July 2012

The green carpet will roll out on Wednesday, August 8 for the gala premiere of "For the Love of Gospel Rock", a film by local filmmaker Loretta Macklam at the Gibsons Heritage Playhouse.

Gibsons council refuses to protect Gospel Rock waterfront

Details: Category: News News; Published: 20 July 2012 20 July 2012

Gibsons council defeated a motion by Councillor Dan Bouman to include protection of the waterfront in the Gospel Rock Neighbourhood Plan Draft 4.2 at their meeting on July 17, 2012.

Gospel Rock Society Gears Up for Public Hearing

Details: Written by Beverly Saunders Beverly Saunders; Category: News News; Published: 07 July 2012 07 July 2012

The Gospel Rock Society is gearing up for the public hearing that willl take place this fall to consider the Gospel Rock Neighborhood Area Plan. The group is planning several events to make their voice heard.