The family of former councillor and downtown eastside activist Jim Green is asking for privacy after Green was diagnosed with cancer. The cancer is terminal and Green's family is devestated as they rally around the former civic politician. The family through city hall is asking the media to respect their privacy during this very … [Read more...]
BC Green Party leader says smart meter program a “global contagion”
September 26, 2011 by
The BC Green Party will be active in bc municipalities to rally opposition against the installation of BC Hydro smart metres. LeaderJane Sterk says members of her party are being encouraged to help citizen groups forming in some communities opposing smart meters. "We encourage people to be involved on issues that are important to them I … [Read more...]
City cops are not green enough for the Mayor
September 14, 2011 by
After promising to make Vancouver the greenest city in the world by the year 2020, the Mayor admits he's was surprised to learn local police do not have a recycling program, "It's not acceptable to lag behind on recycling." Gregor Robertson says that's changing, but everything has a price, "We anticipate costs at the front end to launch programs … [Read more...]
B.C. pink salmon earn green certification
August 6, 2011 by
VANCOUVER - An international non-profit organization says British Columbia's pink-salmon industry is good enough for environmentally conscious consumers.B.C.'s Ministry of Agriculture has ... Vancouver News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com … [Read more...]
“Green Lantern” Sequel Goes Darker
August 2, 2011 by
Warners is still sticking steadfastly with its plans for the "Green Lantern" franchise despite the $ 200 million-budget first film having taken in a disappointing $ 114 million domestically and a downright embarrassing $ 40.1 million internationally thus far. WB top brass Jeff Robinov tells The L.A. Times that the film's $ 53 million opening … [Read more...]
