Its no walk in the park. Its 48 thigh-burning storeys skyward in support of lung health. Join the BC Lung Associations 12th annual Climb the Wall: the Stairclimb for Clean Air. What: The 12th Annual BC Lung Associations Climb the Wall: The Stairclimb for Clean Air Who: 500+ Climbers, firefighters, volunteers and the Global BC TV Morning News … [Read more...]
03/03/2013 – The 12th Annual BC Lung Associations Climb the Wall: The Stairclimb for Clean Air
March 1, 2013 by
Mayor Robertson calling on government to clean up local waterways
January 29, 2013 by
Vancouver's Mayor is calling for provincial and federal help to clean up the Fraser River and the Pacific in order to improve access to local seafood. Gregor Robertson says local food is not just what grows in the ground, in Vancouver's case it also comes from the sea. Rrobertson says federal funding is needed to upgrade sewage … [Read more...]
VEF – Clean Water – A Look At How Industry Is Adopting Clean Water Technologies, November 20th
November 1, 2012 by
On November 20th our panel will be a mix of small technology companies and large industrial players that are adopting new Clean Water technologies. They will focus on some of the newer applications and look at why technology is being adopted, new business models and what impact it has on major industries. VEF is currently finalizing panel members … [Read more...]
Province works on plan to clean up tsunami debris
September 25, 2012 by
The province has laid out the next phase of its plan to deal with incoming debris from the Japanese tsunami. Environment Minister Terry Lake says staff are now working with coastal communities and First Nations to determine exactly how they're going to monitor and clean up what washes ashore from last year's disaster. Lake says about one and a half … [Read more...]
West End residents hope for clean, calm fireworks night
August 1, 2012 by
It's day two of the "Celebration of Light." And with hundreds of thousands of people expected to pack the beachs and streets around English Bay, we get a familiar request from nearby neighbours. From urination, to defecation, to even fornication: West End residents have seen it all on fireworks nights. Randy Helton with "West End Neighbours" is … [Read more...]
Is natural gas clean energy? The premiers announcement spurs argument
June 21, 2012 by
It may be the cleanest-burning fossil fuel, but is natural gas really a source of clean energy? According to Premier Christy Clark, the answer is yes. Clark told an energy conference in Vancouver today the government will reclassify natural gas if it's used to produce liquified natural gas for export. "So to make sure that … [Read more...]
02/26/2012 – The 11th Annual BC Lung Associations Stairclimb for Clean Air
February 26, 2012 by
Who:500+ Climbers, firefighters, volunteers and the Global BC TV Morning News TeamWhy:To help raise much-needed funds for lung health research, education and advocacy.Summary:Its no walk in the park its 48 sky-scraping storeys up one of the citys tallest staircases! You can ascend at your own pace, or race to set a record your choice. Each … [Read more...]
Vancouver tweets it clean
January 23, 2012 by
Vancouverites are the Canadians least likely to cuss in 140 characters or less, according to a new social marketing company review. Tbk Creative, a digital marketing and social media agency based in Toronto and London, Ont., released an infographic Monday that lists Canada’s most vulgar cities on Twitter. Out of 15 cities surveyed, Vancouver … [Read more...]
B.C. offers $5,000 off price of clean cars
November 5, 2011 by
SURREY, B.C. - B.C. residents will get up to $ 5,000 off the sticker price of a qualifying clean energy vehicle starting Dec. 1.Environment Minister Terry Lake said Saturday that the rebate includes qualifying new vehicles that are battery electric, fuel-cell electric, plug-in hybrid electric and those that operate on compressed natural gas.Andrea … [Read more...]
Occupiers told to clean up
November 4, 2011 by
Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services has issued a notice to residents of Occupy Vancouver to remove some of the camp’s tents by 10 a.m. Friday. With temperatures dropping, tent-city occupants have set up tarps enclosing multiple tents, posing a significant fire hazard, said Chief John McKearney. “There must be full visibility, egress and access … [Read more...]
