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climate change

Voting “yes”

I know why I am voting “yes” in the transit referendum: To have a healthier and happier future for my family. I am convinced that by increasing our regional transit capacity there will be more opportunity for us to live active lives and create a positive environment for everyone in the Metro Van region to […]

Why an urban forest?

The City of Vancouver is setting ambitious targets in the Greenest City Action Plan to reduce the causes of climate change. From establishing new building codes that require more efficient use of energy in building to more and better infrastructure to encourage more active forms of transportation. There are many measures that local government can […]

Living forests and oceans: BC’s supernatural climate allies, Thurs. Jan. 30, 12:30 pm

The next Carbon Talk, “Living Forests and Oceans: BC’s Supernatural Climate Allies” which is taking place next week on Thursday, January 30 from 12:30 – 1:30 PM. “BC is a supernatural part of the world in many regards. Our forest and marine ecosystems are amongst the most effective natural carbon sinks on the planet and […]

Letter to the Port of Metro Van opposing expansion of coal terminals

You can submit your own comment to the Port here Port of Metro Vancouver Re: Expansion of Coal Terminal at Fraser Surrey Docks As the son of an autoworker who was the sole financial provider for our family, I am familiar with the sense of being dependent on an industry. Growing up in Hamilton, Ontario […]

My letter of support for the referral of the “Draft West End Plan” to public hearing

Dear Mayor and Council: I fully support the referral of the “Draft West End Plan” to a public hearing based on the fullness of the public engagement process and the information presented at the “Directions Open Houses” this past June. I will reserve my feedback of the Draft Plan for the public hearing process. I […]

Safety in numbers: why a bike lane in Kitsilano?

Support for the Active Transportation Corridor on Cornwall and Point Grey Road

July 18, 2013 Dear Mayor and Council: I fully support the development of an Active Transportation Corridor on Cornwall and Point Grey Road to create a safe connection between the Burrard Bridge and Jericho for persons of all ages and abilities. I frequently cycle through this area and it is a dangerous stretch of road.  […]

Cycling for all abilities and ages, AAA, green house gas reduction for better health

      The actions of climate change  Climate change is one of the biggest challenges that we face as a City. It is established that Green House Gases (GHG) are the cause of climate change and the actions taken to mitigate its effects need to be taken by the government and city residents. Optimally, […]

Update from the City on Active Transportation Corridor on Cornwall Avenue

From Engineering at the City of Vancouver Point Grey Road-Cornwall Avenue Active Transportation Corridor Project Update Since the last project update on February 21, 2013, staff have been working to analyze the results from the phase one online questionnaire, and develop feasible design options for the Point Grey-Cornwall Corridor. Please find a report summarizing the […]

Want to help grow the urban forest? Get a tree from TreeKeepers.

The TreeKeepers Program is now offering discounted trees is six pilot neighbourhoods and the West End is one of the selected communities. One can obtain a discounted tree by  register at TreeKeepers. TreeKeepers is a Greenest City 2020 program to plant more trees on private property. Partners include Tree City, the EYA, The City of […]