Monthly Archives: March 2009
STV for BC – Let the Debate Begin
It’s almost time to vote again! YAY! Even more exciting, it’s two votes in one! We’ve got an referendum question on the ballot this year – the single transferable vote (STV). It was also on the ballot in 2004, but … Continue reading
Filed under Events, People Power, Politics
Climate Cafes: Green Sex Cafe
Green what? I’ve written about Green Sex before, but this is different – now you can be part of the conversation about what it means to have green sex. The Climate Cafes have invited two of Vancouver’s greatest sexperts, Carolyn … Continue reading
Filed under Events
Vancouver Food Policy Council Spring Update
I was so excited to see all the amazing workshops that were posted in the Food Policy Spring Update! You can see the full list here, but I wanted to highlight the following because they look especially cool: Saturday March … Continue reading
Filed under Urban Agriculture
It’s Offical! Vancouver Allows City Chickens
I’m sitting at the first Vancouver Green Tech Forum. Mayor Gregor Robertson opened the event, and in his address he confirmed that the amendment to the Animal Control By-law has passed! This means Vancouverites can now legally keep chickens in … Continue reading
Filed under Politics, Urban Agriculture
City Chickens for Vancouver
This evening Legalizing Backyard Hens was on the list of motions on the City Council meeting agenda, but I’ve heard through the grape vine (and a reputable source) that the vote will actually happen on Thursday March 5th. We’re down … Continue reading
Filed under Politics, Urban Agriculture
