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Canada's provinces surge towards green power future...and leave Harper in the dirt

Canada's provinces pumped a whopping $10.9 billion into renewable energy last year - and added nearly 27,000 jobs - heralding a nationwide green revolution.
Fram DinshawSep 17th, 2015
Wind turbines reach new heights. Pattern Energy Group photo

HIGH HOPES: B.C.'s biggest wind power project a logistical feat

The mega-construction of wind turbines near Tumbler Ridge, B.C. in the Peace region makes it the biggest in the province.
The Canadian PressAug 11th, 2015
Climate Cartoons - The Future Looks Awesome!

The future looks awesome in Climate Cartoons

Climate Cartoons tells the story of how awesome the future can be if we accept our renewable energy destiny now, in a fun animated format!
Green Majority MediaApr 21st, 2015

Merran Smith: promoting Canada’s clean energy future

Vancouver’s clean energy advocate says Canada needs to “get in the game”, put a price on pollution and invest in green alternatives.
Alexis StoymenoffNov 22nd, 2011

THE BIG GRAB Part 1: Knock, knock. The low-carbon future is here

As ordinary Canadians dig deep to ease their carbon footprint, Alberta's oil-sands pollution wipes out their sacrifice.
Barry SaxifrageApr 19th, 2011

Vancouver International Writers & Readers Festival presents Lynda Barry, author of "Picture This: The Nearsighted Monkey Book"

Best known for Ernie Pook’s Comeek, Lynda Barry, is also a novelist, philosopher, and champion of an unpopular cause.
Alfred DePewOct 19th, 2010

Vancouver International Film Festival Picks for Day 11: Sunday

Another very busy day at VIFF brings us two BC athletes, unexpected blasts at education and a kind of green energy and a harrowing and mysterious pre-Holocaust story. (read more)
Volkmar RichterOct 10th, 2010