PostedApr 9, 2026 | Arts & Culture, book review, climate change, sustainability
Book Review by Ross Thrasher Lessons from a Lifetime: 90 Years of Inspiration and Activism, by David Suzuki with Ian Hanington. Greystone Books, 2026. In this concise memoir-cum-testimonial, Dr. David Suzuki is variously described as a preacher for the biosphere, a...
PostedMar 18, 2026 | Arts & Culture, book review, climate change, opinion
Book Review by Ross Thrasher Ecological Nation: Toward Peace, Order, and Good Government, by Byron Williston. McGill-Queen’s University Press, 2026. What is Canada’s future in the face of two existential threats: the climate crisis and American authoritarianism? Will...
PostedMar 11, 2026 | Arts & Culture, climate change, community, urban horticulture
When will we be there? The Big Picnic at David Lam Park Saturday, March 28, 2026 10 am – 4:30 pm Why is GTEC at the Cherry Blossom Festival GTEC is for people like you who care about our city and our environment. People who know the natural beauty of our cherry trees...
PostedFeb 25, 2026 | Arts & Culture, community, lifestyle
A Community Panel & Networking Location: 312 Main, 312 Main St. Vancouver Date: March 27, 2026 Time: 6:00 – 830 pm Ticket sales support Wisdomway Impact’s mental wellbeing initiatives. Mental well-being isn’t just about how you feel. It’s shaped by culture, work,...
PostedJan 28, 2026 | Arts & Culture, climate change, community, news
Arbutus Neighbourhood House is opening in response to a need identified by the community. Located in the Arbutus Ridge community and part of the Arbutus Centre redevelopment, the Neighbourhood House is projected to open in 2026. Neighbourhood houses are place-based...
PostedDec 15, 2025 | Arts & Culture, book review, climate change, opinion
Book Review by Ross Thrasher Run Like a Girl: a memoir of ambition, resilience and fighting for change, by Catherine McKenna. Sutherland House, 2025. A competitive swimmer in her teens. A world traveler and UN representative in her 20s. A corporate lawyer, founder of...
