On a beautiful Monday night, an emergency demonstration was called by Vancouver residents to protest a talk by the notoriously right-wing Israeli foreign minister, Avigdor Lieberman, at a Jewish Community Centre on 41st Street. The protestors were not there because of their opposition to free speech; rather, they were there to raise awareness to some […]

By Akhila Vijayaraghavan, Triple Pundit Landfill mining is a rapidly growing area of waste management that is proving to be extremely profitable. About 50 miles east of Brussels, at Houthalen-Hecteren lies the Remo Milieubeheer landfill which dates back to the 1960s. It consists of industrial waste, household garbage and other things that landfills normally have […]

The tallest building in New York currently standing is the Empire State Building. It is a beautiful symbol of the greatness of New York, rising 1,250 feet (381 meters) with an antenna spire rising to 1,454 feet (443.2 meters) above bustling midtown Manhattan. It was named one of the Seven Modern Wonders of the Modern […]

By David A. Gabel, ENN For all men reading this article, remember to clear your throat and focus before speaking to the next woman you see. According to a new scientific study, women biologically prefer men with lower-pitch voices. Not only do they prefer this in men who they would consider a mate, but a […]

On Oct. 1 British Columbians will be able to recycle their used or broken small appliances at over 100 convenient drop-off locations through a new and unique program called Unplugged, the small appliance recycling program. Unplugged will divert approximately two million small appliances previously destined for the landfill, helping to reduce pollution, save energy, and […]

Forty years ago one of the world’s most colourful and prominent environmental groups was born in Vancouver — creating an international movement. What began as a group of anti-nuclear protests grew into Greenpeace when its first action took place Sept. 15, 1971. According to a story on the CBC News, a handful of the group’s […]

Exactly one year following the release of one of the most talked about media stories in the Kootenays, Jon Steinman — the producer and host of Kootenay Co-op Radio’s Deconstructing Dinner — has been named a finalist for the Jack Webster Award in Community Reporting. Celebrating its 25th year, the Jack Webster Awards are British […]

By Andy Soos, ENN Is it possible to make valid climate predictions that go beyond weeks, months, even a year? As most know, weather is not easily predictable. UCLA atmospheric scientists report they have now made long-term climate forecasts that are among the best ever — predicting climate up to 16 months in advance, nearly […]

Coun. Andy Stradling has been hounding staff for months to get back to council with a draft DCC (Development Cost Charge) bylaw. Staff have done just that and more, presenting five draft bylaws encompassing a range of DCC options at Monday's Committee-of-the-Whole meeting, but on closer inspection, none were found acceptable...

Twitter users from across the Arab world paid tribute to the 3,000 victims of September 11 as the world recalled the horrors committed by Al Qaeda terrorists who flew four passenger jets into buildings in the US 10 years ago.  Saudi cartoonist Malek Nejer says September 11 is a hideous crime, no matter who the perpetrators ...