Joel Solomon of Renewal
Partners recently spoke at the
Vancouver Board of Trade, as
part of 30 Days of Sustainability.
Photo: Dave Roels / Vancouver Board of Trade
Congratulations to Kelowna’s Summerhill Pyramid Winery. The organic vineyard won six prizes in the 2007 All Canadian Wine Championships, including Best Sparkling Wine of the Year. Info: summerhill.bc.ca.
Dr. Lisa Palleson-Stallan (Lotuswear),Dr. Tara Cullis (David Suzuki Foundation), Donna Wilson (VANOC Sustainability), and Bonnie Fenton (Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition) are among the nominees for the 2007 YWCA Women of Distinction
Award (ywcavan.org).
Sierra Club BC and the BC Sustainable
Energy Association have been shortlisted for the $1 Million Vancity Grant. Their project Solar For Schools will introduce solar energy to B.C. schools and neighbourhoods. More info at sierraclub.ca/bc/.
The Environmental Youth Alliance
(EYA) Green Workplace Program has won the One Day Award for Leadership on Climate Change and Energy Consumption, City of Vancouver Youth Awards. Info: eya.ca, vancouveryouth.ca.
New Westminster’s Boucher Institute
of Naturopathic Medicine was recently named one of the Best Medical Schools in North America by the Princeton Review—one of just two BC schools selected. Info: binm.org.
Film star and eco-activist Daryl Hannah was one of the attendees at Hollyhock’s Media That Matters conference last month. dhlovelife.com, mediathatmatters.org.
Rumour has it that Roots will be opening its long-anticipated eco-friendly Vancouver location on West 4th at Arbutus at the end of this month. Info: roots.ca.
Get in shape and get outside with the GVRD’s outdoor yoga, poi spinning, and tai chi classes, offered at Burnaby Lake Regional Park and Deas Island Park (Delta). Details: gvrd.bc.ca/checkitout.
Business Objects recently launched a new carbon reduction challenge initiative. The company is asking employees to submit ideas on how it can reduce its carbon footprint. Business Objects also donated $10,000 to Evergreen. Info: businessobjects.com.
The Gaining Ground Urban Development Leadership Summit,held June 4-6 in Victoria, is one of North America’s premier events for business, policy, and education. This year’s conference is on sustainability,
and keynote speaker is Paul Hawken (author of Natural Capitalism). Info: gaininggroundsummit.com.
You’ve probably seen them around the neighbourhood: lawn signs that state, “Next election I’m voting for real action on climate change. Please reduce emissions now.” Get your own from Voters Taking Action on Climate Change: vtacc.org.
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