Walk # 1
“Being human is itself difficult, and therefore all kinds of settlements (except dream cities) have problems. Big cities have difficulties in abundance, because they have people in abundance.” ― Jane
May 2016
Tuesday Night Cat Blogging
Basking cats.
Eating Less Meat Will Reduce Earth’s Heat
Will vegans save the world? Reading comments under climate change articles or watching the film Cowspiracy make it seem they’re the only ones who can. Cowspiracy boldly claims veganism is…
Eating Less Meat Will Reduce Earth’s Heat
Will vegans save the world? Reading comments under climate change articles or watching the film Cowspiracy make it seem they’re the only ones who can. Cowspiracy boldly claims veganism is…
The Srsly Wrong Debate Club: Reflections
A self-deprecating take on the club’s purpose For a while now I’ve been a member of the Srsly WrongDebate Club on Facebook. It was Created by podcastersShawn Vuillez & Aaron…
May 7:whales and us….
Let's start with the column by student editor Jana Giles. She complains our schools have dropped their advanced courses in order to make the schools more inclusive - a buzzword…
Struggles for social change in which there is no clear, singular enemy
When I look around me, when I tally up my own experiences with what friends tell me about their lives and what books and films and articles tell me about…
Struggles for social change in which there is no clear, singular enemy
When I look around me, when I tally up my own experiences with what friends tell me about their lives and what books and films and articles tell me about…
Struggles for social change in which there is no clear, singular enemy
When I look around me, when I tally up my own experiences with what friends tell me about their lives and what books and films and articles tell me about…
Deeds, Not Words
Climate change denialism is a hallmark of a rightwing mind. Cognitive dissonance is no excuse. Neither is hypocrisy. If your actions are consistent with climate change denialism, fanciful talk to…
Learning from the Land: Anishinaabe Law Camp at Walpole Island First Nation
Tuesday, May 17, 2016 Last month, Staff Counsel Hannah Askew traveled with Anishinaabe scholars Jo...
Christy Clark’s Hand-Picked Climate Team Voices Frustration at B.C.’s Lack of Climate Leadership in Open Letter
Seven members of Christy Clark’s hand-picked, blue-ribbon Climate Leadership Team are going public with their disappointment in the province’s lack of climate action in an open letter released Monday. Signatories…
Christy Clark’s Hand-Picked Climate Team Voices Frustration at B.C.’s Lack of Climate Leadership in Open Letter
Seven members of Christy Clark’s hand-picked, blue-ribbon Climate Leadership Team are going public with their disappointment in the province’s lack of climate action in an open letter released Monday. Signatories…
Saudi Feel-Good Festival Flops
The goal was to make Saudi Arabia a bit more palatable to Canadians infuriated over Canada's Death Wagon deal. The plan was to stage a festival in Ottawa, a celebration…
Park Board approves contract for new parks in south east Vancouver
The Vancouver Park Board has approved the design contract for four new parks in the south east corner of the city. Totaling 7.8 acres, the parks are part of the…
Retreat
The retreat from coasts threatened by sea level rise has just begun. Around North America, coastal communities are studying what awaits them and planning for it. In many cases planning…
Park Board approves contract for new parks in south east Vancouver
The Vancouver Park Board has approved the design contract for four new parks in the south east corner of the city. Totaling 7.8 acres, the parks are part of the…
Beach chair and umbrella rental available soon at English Bay beaches
Vancouver, BC, Canada / News Talk 980 CKNW | Vancouver's News. Vancouver's TalkTessa VikanderPosted: May 16, 2016 09:17 pm For the first time ever you’ll be able to rent a…
Beach chair and umbrella rental available soon at English Bay beaches
Vancouver, BC, Canada / News Talk 980 CKNW | Vancouver's News. Vancouver's TalkTessa VikanderPosted: May 16, 2016 09:17 pm For the first time ever you’ll be able to rent a…
Ontario’s Education System in Crisis: Proactive Change Needed in Youth and Education Services
As a parent with a non-verbal autistic kid, one of my worst nightmares is to have to deal with a teacher that isn’t qualified to ensure the care of my…