Source: As awareness of the damage we’ve caused the planet has grown, it’s become every man’s responsibility to do their bit for the future of the world. In recent years, the majority have improved their habits in some shape or form. But you can honestly say that you’re doing your fair share? Technology continues to help huge industries such as … [Read more...]
“Entourage” Movie Gets The Green Light
January 30, 2013 by
Warner Bros. Pictures has green lit a film version of the cancelled HBO series "Entourage". Like the show, the film will follow the Hollywood exploits of actor Vincent Chase, his manager and agent, his under-appreciated TV actor brother and the childhood pal/driver who form his inner circle. Deals are starting to be made with Adrian Grenier, … [Read more...]
Eva Green Is Sin City’s “Dame”
January 30, 2013 by
Eva Green ("Casino Royale," "Dark Shadows") and Julia Garner ("The Perks of Being a Wallflower") have joined the cast of Robert Rodriguez's "Sin City: A Dame to Kill For" at Dimension Films. Green plays the eponymous 'Dame' in question, Ava Lord, a woman described as "every man’s most glorious dreams come true, she's also every man's darkest … [Read more...]
Minister responds to Green concerns about new municipal watchdog
January 18, 2013 by
BC's new Auditor-General for Local Government reports to the public, and the public only - that's what BC's Minister of Local Govenment says, after Green Party leader Jane Sterk raised concerns about political interference. Bill Bennett says Basia Ruta does not report to him. Says Bennett, "I just didn't want the impression left with the public … [Read more...]
BC Green Party concerned Municipal AG could face interference
January 17, 2013 by
As the new Municipal Auditor General opens her office the BC Green party is worried about political interference. Green Party Leader Jane Sterk says unlike BC's Auditor General Basia Ruta is not technically independent. "Municipal Auditor General is reporting to a minister which means that, that position of Auditor General is very much more … [Read more...]
BC Green Party candidate claims Twitter-smear
December 13, 2012 by
A BC Green Party candidate says he planned on keeping mum about the NDP suggesting he step aside in the next provincial election, until attacks on him started yesterday. Andrew Weaver says his private conversations with the NDP's Michael Byers would have stayed private if the NDP didn't start smearing him on Twitter yesterday. "That is my … [Read more...]
BC Green party candidate claims NDP tried to get him to bow out
December 12, 2012 by
The BC Green party candidate for Oak Bay Gordon Head has taken to Twitter claiming the NDP tried to get him to step aside. Andrew Weaver, one of Canada's top climate change scientists, says the NDP's Michael Byers phoned him up asking him to step aside. Weaver on Twitter then says Byers offered him a deputy minister of environment spot, if the NDP … [Read more...]
IN-TENTA DROP eco-hotel: a green way to live post-apocalyptically
November 23, 2012 by
Futuristic eco-hotels are nothing new, but there's something unique about the one shown above: it's well on its way to being created. Crafted by the Barcelona-based IN-TENTA creative design group, the removable hotel room is scheduled to be manufactured by Urban Square. Reportedly, it'll be dropped into "natural locations," with the shell keeping … [Read more...]
Jumbo Resort gets the green light
November 20, 2012 by
Despite ongoing opposition from First Nations leaders and the New Democrats, the BC goverment has created a new resort municipality at the site of a controversial new ski development. The master plan for the Jumbo Glacier resort was approved in March, following a 20-year review process. The minister responsible, Bill Bennett, is defending the … [Read more...]
David Suzuki turns down invite to run for the BC Green party
October 31, 2012 by
As the BC Green party hunts for high profile candidates for the next provincial election, they have scratched the name of one famous environmentalist. Leader Jane Sterk admits they have approached David Suzuki to run for the party but he said thanks but no thanks. However Sterk says Suzuki will be helping the party out, in a way, when it is time … [Read more...]
