April 29, 2024

The next generation of ‘green’ warriors

Ten-year-old Ta’Kaiya Blaney received a standing ovation from Greenpeace founders and activists Thursday after she sang a song she wrote about the dangers of oil spills on the environment. “The reason I’m an environmentalist is because we need to see a change in the way we do things,” Blaney said before she sang Shallow Waters. “If we continue to … [Read more...]

A new stadium for a new generation

You almost feel sorry for the B.C. Lions and Vancouver Whitecaps. As both teams gun for glory during their opening matches at BC Place —Sept. 30 and Oct. 2, respectively — the players will have a hard time being the focus of thousands of fans. The real spectacle will be the stadium itself as Vancouverites are given the first opportunities to see … [Read more...]