It is a made-in-BC first, as a local company has created a way for greenhouse fertilizer to be created using carbon capture technology. Co-founder Victor Krahn says they burn wood used to heat greenhouses, and then funnel gases from sequestered carbon through water-based solvent. "So then the gas continues to the atmosphere without any CO2 in it at … [Read more...]
Local company finds way of creating greenhouse fertilizer using carbon capture technology
April 21, 2012 by
Ontario win pleases local MP
March 20, 2012 by
The NDP Member of Parliament for Vancouver-Kingsway says while a by-election win is good news for his party, the numbers spell trouble for the Tories. Don Davies says it is a relief to have Craig Scott win Jack Layton's old riding of Toronto-Danforth with almost 60 percent support. But Davies notes the Conservative candidate fell from … [Read more...]
A Look At Local Accelerators
February 21, 2012 by
This event is brought to you in partnership with NSERC (Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada). Register now at the early bird rate of $ 45 through our website: www.vef.org. In conjunction with NSERC, VEF is offering a student discount of $ 35 for pre-registered tickets. Please contact the VEF Manager for registration code: … [Read more...]
SCOC to hear local sex workers
January 19, 2012 by
Canada's highest Court will hear the Federal Government's case to stop Vancouver sex workers from challenging prostitution laws. The Supreme Court of Canada will hear Ottawa's appeal of a previous decision to allow the sex workers to do so. Kasari Govender with West Coast Leaf, a women's rights group, will be closely watching the hearing, "It's … [Read more...]
Explore Paris like a local with this tip
November 22, 2011 by
Paris is definitely a walking city—take the opportunity to learn the word flâneur (one who strolls) Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Shop like a local: learn how to buy quality Russian vodka
July 27, 2011 by
There are hundreds of brands of vodka in Russia. Some are rough and best left alone; two of the best are Flagman and Russky Standart. Alcohol counterfeiting, which can lead to alcohol poisoning, is a problem, so try to purchase vodka from a reputable-looking store or, if buying from a kiosk, check to see that the seal has not been broken. Fodor's … [Read more...]
