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Another summer was unofficially ushered in this past weekend with the opening of the Kitsilano and Trout Lake Farmers’ Markets. Supporters of local food braved ominous-looking skies to get their pick...
At the north end of the Salish Sea lies Cortes Island, remote and thickly forested, with only a thousand residents. This June, close to 100 professionals will congregate there to discuss creative...
Calling all female entrepreneurs operating for-profit or not-for-profit businesses that are creating social change: Social Institute Women's 2013 conference is taking place in Vancouver from May...
Last week, I attended the "BCBusiness Innovators of the Year" event at the West Building of the Vancouver Convention Centre. I was curious: what does BCBusiness magazine consider "innovative"? Who...
I should tell you straight away: I am running for re-election for the Vancity Board because I would like to continue working for an organization that makes a real difference in people’s...
We can all help solve global problems, by taking a stand for informed democracy in our local organizations -- especially co-ops and credit unions. This month, members are voting at Mountain Equipment...
Interested in sustainability? Imagine green business networking opportunities on the level of TEDx, only with dance music. You're invited to Vertality, "Vancouver's social change bash for...
