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Zero Waste Canada Announces Study on ZW Hierarchy
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- Written by Barb Hetherington Barb Hetherington
- Category: News News
- Published: 09 March 2016 09 March 2016
Debate on environmental, health and social problems associated with waste and the possible solutions has reached mainstream policy-makers in developed as well as developing countries. Communities around the globe are investing in Zero Waste as a priority climate action.
This Changes Everything to Screen on Jan 31
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- Written by News Desk News Desk
- Category: News News
- Published: 14 January 2016 14 January 2016
Responding to Paris, the 2015 UN Climate Summit
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- Written by Beverly Saunders Beverly Saunders
- Category: News Shorts News Shorts
- Published: 06 January 2016 06 January 2016
A4D member Dr. James Pawley, is putting on a forum in January, followed by an ElderU course.
Two Screenings Scheduled for Award Winning Fractured Land
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- Written by Beverly Saunders Beverly Saunders
- Category: Latest Latest
- Published: 28 October 2015 28 October 2015
Fractured Land is the next film in the fall Green Film Series and will be shown on Monday, November 9 in Gibsons and Wednesday, November 18 in Sechelt. Fractured Land follows Caleb Behn, a young Dene lawyer who may become one of his generation’s great leaders, if he can discover how to reconcile the fractures within himself, his community and the world around him.
Woodfibre LNG Receives Environmental Assessment Approval
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- Written by Beverly Saunders Beverly Saunders
- Category: Latest Latest
- Published: 26 October 2015 26 October 2015
In spite of large opposition, the Woodfibre LNG Project has received environmental assessment approval from Environment Minister Mary Polak and Natural Gas Development Minister Rich Coleman. The decision was made after considering a review led by British Columbia’s Environmental Assessment Office. The ministers have issued the certificate with legally enforceable conditions.
Artesia Coffee House and SCCA Oct. 23
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- Written by Beverly Saunders Beverly Saunders
- Category: News Shorts News Shorts
- Published: 21 October 2015 21 October 2015
Just Eat It on Oct. 20
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- Written by Beverly Saunders Beverly Saunders
- Category: News Shorts News Shorts
- Published: 21 October 2015 21 October 2015
Farm Gate Market, Fruit Tree Project and Permaculture Learning Day
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- Written by Beverly Saunders Beverly Saunders
- Category: Latest Latest
- Published: 06 May 2015 06 May 2015
Farm Gate Market
Wednesdays 3pm - 6pm Roberts Creek Hall
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Come by every Wednesday afternoon to the Roberts Creek Hall to enjoy some of your favourite vendors while mingling with community and catching up with friends.
Scientist Paints Dismal Picture for Howe Sound LNG Plant Proposal
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- Written by Beverly Saunders Beverly Saunders
- Category: News News
- Published: 05 May 2015 05 May 2015
Constant disruption to the ferry service may be the least of our worries if LNG tankers start traversing Howe Sound. If a tanker explodes, Horseshoe Bay, Bowen Island or parts of the Sea to Sky Highway are obliterated. And if the tanker captain chose Thornborough Channel, Gibsons would be utterly destroyed in case of an explosion. LNG tankers have the explosive power of 70 Hiroshima bombs.