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Upcoming events

Art Exhibit: Hope in the Shadows(event)(19 hours)
ZY Qigong Class for Energy Healers & TCM Practitioners(event)(2 days)
Enhancing your Fat Burning Potential(event)(2 days)
OPEN HOUSE at Access Natural Healing (event)(3 days)
CONSCIOUS VIBRATIONAL ALIGNMENT WORKSHOP(event)(4 days)
SHAMANIC DRUMMING & DREAMING CIRCLE:(event)(4 days)

He said "yes"!

Last month in our Visionary section, Romi Chandra (left)proposed to his partner, Spencer Herbert. “When he finished the article,” says Romi, “he was very shocked and surprised. He turned to me and said, ‘You know, reading the article is one thing, but are you going to ask me something?’ In my nervousness, I had forgotten to actually ask... so I did, and he said yes without hesitation.” Aww, we love a happy ending.

B.C. has become a North American leader in the fight against global warming with the introduction of a carbon tax. As part of the province’s 2008 budget, released Feb. 19, the carbon tax will apply to activities that have a substantial impact on the planet, including heating our homes, and producing and burning gasoline, propane, coal, etc. In a nutshell, the more you pollute, the more you pay. bcbudget.gov.bc.ca

Katherine Soucie, the talent behind the cutting-edge Sans Soucie clothing line, was recently named the winner of the 2008 Design Green Project. Katherine takes sustainable fashion to new heights by using recycled nylon (as in pantyhose) to create her one-of-a-kind dresses, separates, and incomparably adorable knee socks. sanssoucie.ca

In other award news, Mountain Equipment Co-op received accolades last month for its social and environmental leadership. The member-owned retail co-op of outdoor goods and services was chosen as the overall winner of the Conference Board of Canada/Spencer Stuart 2008 National Awards in Governance, for its implementation of a sustainability strategy to ensure its short- and long-term success. mec.ca

Speaking of MEC, the co-op wants your old clothes. MEC has introduced a garment recycling program at all 11 of its stores across Canada, with still-serviceable threads going to local shelters. The only catch is your donated duds must be over 90 per cent polyester. No sweat for those of you with a fondness for ’70s leisure suits. mec.ca

Calling all students with a passion for the planet: wanna make a movie about the environment—and maybe win 500 bucks? As part of the Second Annual Environmental Film Festival, the Green Ideas Network and the City of Surrey are launching a Student Video Contest. Entries are due by March 30, so get the camera rolling. Details: naturematters.surrey.ca (click on “events”)

Vancouver’s own shakti mhi has written a book. The founder of Prana Yoga College and creator of the hatha yoga DVD The Yoga Experience invites you to explore your own authentic enlightenment experience in The Enigma of Self-Realization (Essention Publishing, $24). To purchase, visit shaktimhi.com/book-for-sale .

Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, the spiritual teacher celebrated for introducing meditation to the West, died at his home in the Netherlands Feb. 5. The Maharishi, also known as the “Giggling Guru,” rose to international prominence after the Beatles visited his ashram in 1968. He was believed to be 91.

In an effort to meet the goals of its “Zero Waste Challenge,” Metro Vancouver imposed new recycling and disposal restrictions this year. To get the poop on what exactly is banned from the trash (including all blue box recyclables), visit rcbc.bc.ca. For more info on other waste reduction initiatives, see metrovancouver.org .

The Haven Institute turns 25 this year. Situated on Gabriola Island, The Haven is a leading-edge residential training centre that offers courses on personal and professional development. “The 25th-anniversary year is a moment of passage,” says John Shields, executive director. “My hope is that it is not a door or a gate between past and future, but a transition way that brings the best of the past into the present, as a gift to the future.” haven.ca