From plastic to fabric: How Roger’s Arena is helping the planet
Vancouver has always had a reputation as an eco-friendly city, but things are about to get even greener. The managers behind one of Vancouver’s…
Environment
Students, activists gather at SFU to protest Kinder Morgan pipeline
On Nov. 13, student leaders, community activists and members of the public gathered at Simon Fraser University to protest Kinder Morgan’s proposed pipeline expansion,…
Water from the skies: here comes the rain
The satellite images brought an early warning last Wednesday that Vancouver had geared up for more rain. A cold front heading into the region…
The Western Painted Turtle Conservation Project
Andrea Gielens, wildlife biologist, explains the importance of the Western Painted Turtle Conservation Project at the Greater Vancouver Zoo.
Does Protest Lead to Change in B.C.?
Thousands of protesters gathered at Science World Nov. 16, to protest the Enbridge pipeline, but will the government listen to the growing number of…
12 tips for a greener Chrsitmas
Tip 1: Buying a tree this year? The Ontario Farm Grown Christmas Trees history page states that bringing a tree into your home started…
Monitoring local parks for invaders
Sharon Johal, about to call in the volunteers for the last time, looks at a small clearing in awe. The clearing is about a…
Why we need B.C. streamkeepers
Hiking along an old logging path adjacent the Sea-to-Sky highway, it’s surprisingly easy forget the highway just 20 feet away. The trees and boulders…
Building an ecosystem
In Bratt creek, the Squamish Streamkeepers Society is trying to establish a new spawning ground for coho and steelhead salmon to aid the overall…
Q & A with a conservation officer
Whether confronting a Hells Angel in the back country or dealing with a bear in the city, Sgt. Peter Busink loves his job as…
Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup: White Rock Edition
Help yourself to a cup of coffee, John Cousineau says. You don’t have to be a volunteer to enjoy a Timbit. People who wander…