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Ban on keeping whales could threaten Vancouver Aquarium's operating model: VBOT
Jul 28, 2014 - The Vancouver park board will continue a public meeting tonight to discuss whether whales and dolphins should continue to be a part of the Vancouver Aquarium. Full Article
Ban microplastics in British Columbia, environmental group urges
Kitimat airshed modelling has narrow focus
Fraser River needs upgrades to prevent future flooding catastrophe, say businesses, municipalities
Fraser River flood protection won’t withstand rising sea levels
Sewers tapped for “green” heat
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Ban microplastics in British Columbia, environmental
Jul 23, 2014 - An environmental group is calling for a ban on the use of microbeads in British Columbia. Full Article
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Bioenergy could transform province’s forestry
Jun 13, 2014 - Despite the ups and downs of forestry as a commodity-based industry, the bioenergy sector is poised to take... Full Article
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Surrey banks on blooms in budding green economy while
Jul 01, 2014 - City shedding its industrial past to embrace environmentally friendly future Full Article
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B.C. agriculture not hurt by carbon tax: study
Jul 24, 2014 -
The authors of a new study on British Columbia’s carbon tax say their work shows that farmers may not need an exemption from the tax to stay ...
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Ban microplastics in British Columbia, environmental group urges
Jul 23, 2014 -
An environmental group is calling for a ban on the use of microbeads in British Columbia.
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Kitimat airshed modelling has narrow focus
Jul 18, 2014 -
A study on the cumulative impacts of pollution from industry in Kitimat does not report on particulates – considered to be among the most...
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Fraser River needs upgrades to prevent future flooding catastrophe, say businesses, municipalities
Jul 15, 2014 -
More money needs to be poured into the Fraser River to prevent catastrophic flooding and maintain the river as an economic driver....
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Fraser River flood protection won’t withstand rising sea levels
Jul 11, 2014 -
Fraser River dikes need to be built higher to withstand higher floods caused by climate change and rising sea levels, according to a report...
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Sewers tapped for “green” heat
Jul 09, 2014 -
The City of Richmond, which has received a national engineering award for its innovative energy conservation, plans to tap heat from sewer lines...
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Municipalities, insurers gird for climate change
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Coquitlam a pilot test as industry takes steps to meet challenge of worsening weather
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Surrey banks on blooms in budding green economy while job numbers prop up Vancouver's sustainable brand
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City shedding its industrial past to embrace environmentally friendly future
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Eco-friendly couriers cash in on Vancouver's growing green economy
Jun 30, 2014 -
When Michael Shekhtman launched Eeko Couriers with his brothers in 2009, the economy was still in the midst of a global recession that left...
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Metro businesses get taste of new food waste rules
Jun 24, 2014 -
Region pushing awareness of program aimed at diverting organic waste from landfills
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How to keep rats, skunks and bears out of your compost bin
Jun 20, 2014 -
A rat infestation on the grounds of a Vancouver daycare has been partly blamed on nearby compost bins used by community gardeners....
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Vancouver's green jobs growth spurt led by local food businesses: report
Jun 20, 2014 -
Green jobs in Vancouver increased 19% between 2010 and 2013, but more work is needed to meet ambitious City of Vancouver goals to become the...
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B.C. wastewater disposal regulations ‘not up to snuff'
Jun 16, 2014 -
As the B.C. government pushes to expand the liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry, a University of Victoria (UVic) report warns regulations over...
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Bioenergy could transform province’s forestry industry, support 100,000 direct jobs
Jun 13, 2014 -
Despite the ups and downs of forestry as a commodity-based industry, the bioenergy sector is poised to take it in a futuristic direction....
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Surrey's TBF Environmental scores U.S. certification for green solvent alternative
Jun 09, 2014 -
It’s been more than two decades since one of the most influential environmental regulatory bodies in the United States certified a solvent...
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Insurance industry tools up for climate change
Jun 03, 2014 -
Hit with rising claims from catastrophic storms, the sector reassesses risk to cities
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Competitor looks to pick up business from B.C.'s new recycling system
May 29, 2014 -
There may soon be a competitor to what is currently the only choice for companies who must comply with British Columbia’s contentious new...
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City of Surrey creates “Green Surrey” program
May 29, 2014 -
The City of Surrey has created the "Green Surrey" program, a key piece in the environmental pillar of the city's Sustainability Charter....
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Carr wants GMO ban for Vancouver
May 26, 2014 -
A Vancouver city councillor thinks a ban on genetically modified organisms (GMO) would be the bee’s knees.
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Multi-Material BC needs independent oversight: business leaders
May 26, 2014 -
Business leaders from across B.C. are urging the province to establish a watchdog organization to keep an eye on stewardship programs such as the...
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Small business officially exempted from recycling program rules
May 23, 2014 -
The B.C. government has amended the province's recycling regulation to exempt small businesses from onerous reporting requirements and fees...
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Energy use triggers economic growth: Fraser Institute
May 15, 2014 -
Energy use is a driving factor – and not just a by-product – of economic growth, according to a Fraser Institute report released May...
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WWF applauds provincial government for passing the Water Sustainability Act
May 06, 2014 -
WWF-Canada is happy with the news that the British Columbia government has passed the Water Sustainability act, saying the new law "will bring the ...
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In print report: B.C.’s print industry makes business case for going green
Apr 29, 2014 -
As more clients are drawn to sustainable environmental practices, local printers have been diversifying products to match demand
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Is your business prepared for an earthquake?
Apr 24, 2014 -
How quickly could your business recover if a major earthquake hit Vancouver?
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Vancouver MLAs mixed on MMBC recycling plan
Apr 23, 2014 -
On May 19, the provincial government will launch a controversial residential recycling program.
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Lignol Energy signs MOU with Korean biodiesel producer M Energy
Apr 08, 2014 -
Vancouver’s Lignol Energy Corporation (TSX-V:LEC) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Korea-based M Energy Co. that will see the...
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Opinion: The new recycling plan is trash
Apr 04, 2014 -
The provincial government is trying to fix something that isn't broken - and it's making a mess in the process.
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B.C.’s fossil fuel focus short-sighted: U.S. scientist
Apr 01, 2014 -
Province could miss renewable energy market bonanza, Globe conference told
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S.C. Johnson to finance new Ziploc recycling program
Mar 26, 2014 -
Household products giant S.C. Johnson plans to invest hundreds of thousands of dollars in a recycling program in Canada for plastic bags next...
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Surrey Board of Trade says no to controversial recycling change
Mar 26, 2014 -
The Surrey Board of Trade (SBoT) has added its voice to those opposing the province's new industry-led recycling regime, saying the system will...
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Globe Conference: bullish on the business of environment
Mar 25, 2014 -
Globe's biannual event features prominent environmentalists and business executives
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Surrey library awarded LEED gold status
Mar 25, 2014 -
Surrey’s City Centre Library has been granted LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold certification in recognition of its...
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Recycling plan threatens B.C. newspapers
Mar 25, 2014 -
British Columbians have every right to be proud of our world-leading built-in-B.C. recycling program.
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Metro Vancouver on the hook for sewage dump fines
Mar 21, 2014 -
Metro Vancouver taxpayers will be on the hook for more than $100,000 in fines and environmental restoration costs after the region’s...
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B.C. businesses attack new recycling program
Mar 11, 2014 -
A coalition of business groups is putting the spotlight on British Columbia's new industry-led recycling program, saying it will end up costing...
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Flush power: Metro Vancouver plans to sell methane from sewage
Feb 27, 2014 -
Metro Vancouver plans to recoup costs from what you flush down the toilet.
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Researcher makes case for B.C. biochar industry
Feb 21, 2014 -
A British Columbia researcher is making a case for establishment of a provincial biochar industry that could lead to a massive reduction in the...
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Trash talk far from over in recycling controversy
Feb 11, 2014 -
Multi Material BC’s program updated, but business concerns persist over system’s impact
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Landmark agreement reached on B.C.'s Great Bear Rainforest
Jan 29, 2014 -
After 20 years of conflict, the British Columbia forest industry and leading environmental groups say they have reached a final agreement between...
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North Vancouver, Surrey chosen as Earth Hour finalists
Jan 29, 2014 -
The City of North Vancouver and Surrey are two of Canada's three most environmentally friendly cities, according to the World Wildlife Fund....
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Sustainability report: Old proves new for Vancouver architect striving to design buildings for optium sustainability
Jan 07, 2014 -
Classic Pacific Northwest longhouse design and other First Nations technology provide solutions for West Coast green challenges
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Sustainability report: Cashing in on construction in reverse
Jan 07, 2014 -
Deconstructing a building piecemeal makes it easier for companies to reuse and recycle construction materials
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Great Bear Rainforest group moves ahead with controversial carbon offset plan
Dec 10, 2013 -
A First Nations group is moving ahead with its plan to create and market carbon offsets tied to the Great Bear Rainforest conservation agreement....
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Controversial recycling scheme collects support from cities, business still skeptical
Nov 29, 2013 -
A new provincial recycling program that sparked outcry from both cities and small businesses two months ago has now earned the support of many...
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BC Supreme Court lawsuit targets water use by resource extraction industry in the province
Nov 26, 2013 -
Ecojustice Canada claims B.C.'s oil and gas commission is a serial Water Act violator
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Metro Vancouver reveals four potential incinerator sites
Nov 21, 2013 -
Metro Vancouver revealed four potential sites for new waste-to-energy (WTE) facilities at a Zero Waste Committee meeting November 21....
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Vancouver wins international green building awards
Nov 20, 2013 -
Vancouver has won a global award from the World Green Building Council for the city’s policies that promote green building initiatives....
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Pacific Carbon Trust to be shut down
Nov 19, 2013 -
The British Columbia government's controversial carbon offsetter, the Pacific Carbon Trust (PCT), is being shut down as part of the government's...
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Surrey's energy initiatives net city a national award
Nov 19, 2013 -
Proposed $68 million biofuel facility will use kitchen and yard waste to produce methane to drive the municipality's truck fleet
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Environment minister attending UN climate change conference
Nov 18, 2013 -
Minister of the Environment Leona Aglukkaq is in Warsaw, Poland, to attend the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC),...
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Sustainability report: Adera buildings set platinum standards with wastewater heat recovery
Oct 22, 2013 -
Richmond company developed system to reclaim heat from wastewater in residential buildings
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Canadians see benefits of green home renos: Scotiabank
Oct 17, 2013 -
Two-thirds of Canadians say they are likely to consider making green renovations to their homes in order to make them more energy efficient or...
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Metro Vancouver needs to back up its “zero waste” talk: Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
Oct 16, 2013 -
Metro Vancouver's Zero Waste Challenge is not going to result in as dramatic a reduction in our environmental footprint as is being hyped,...
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Emergency oil spill response plan needs more work: study
Oct 10, 2013 -
The Ministry of Environment has released the results of a marine-spill preparedness study, the province announced October 10....
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“Green jobs” won’t solve economic or environmental problems: University of Calgary
Oct 09, 2013 -
The idea that "green jobs" can save the environment while aiding the economy is nothing but a fantasy, according to an October 9 report from the...
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B.C. government to spend $650,000 on Kitimat airshed study
Oct 03, 2013 -
The provincial government announced October 3 it is funding a $650,000 environmental study of the potential impacts large-scale industrial...
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Canada requires a holistic approach to evaluating environmental-economic links: TD Economics
Oct 02, 2013 -
Canada needs a new approach to assessing links between economic performance and environmental quality, according to an October 2 TD Economics...
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