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Since 1990, the David Suzuki Foundation has worked to find ways for
society to live in balance with the natural world that sustains us. Focusing on four program areas – oceans and sustainable fishing, climate change and clean energy, sustainability, and the Nature Challenge - the Foundation uses science and education to promote solutions that conserve nature and help achieve sustainability within a generation. |
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The Surfrider Foundation is a grassroots, non-profit environmental organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world's oceans, waves and beaches for all people, through conservation, activism, research and education. The organization was started in 1984, by a group of visionary surfers from Malibu, California. Today, we have over 50,000 members and 80 chapters around the world. Here in British Columbia, there are two chapters: Vancouver and Vancouver Island (with a South Island and Pacific Rim constituency). |
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Can you imagine childhood without the joys of exploring the outdoors? The Young Naturalists’ Club of BC addresses the growing need to reconnect children and nature through a unique program of nature clubs throughout the province. From Fort St. John to Vancouver and Prince George to Fernie, our network of family and school nature clubs engage youth in exploring BC’s diverse natural world, serving over 2600 youth aged 5-14 in 90 clubs. The YNC is a recognized leader in delivering low-cost, high-impact programs to engage youth in nature education and conservation. Our clubs are led by dedicated volunteers who are passionate about nature and about sharing their passion with young people. |
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| ACER is an incorporatednot-for-profit organization founded in 1987. Members are leaders in education, media and business who initiate and facilitate development, production and promotion of Canadian materials to meet the needs of to-day's learners. |
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Founded in 2005, Bullfrog Power is a leading provider of 100% green electricity, with service available to Ontario and Alberta residents and businesses. Bullfrog Power provides Canadians with a convenient way to support locally generated renewable power. All of Bullfrog’s power comes from clean, green sources like wind power and low-impact water power. And all of our generators have received Environment Canada’s Environmental Choice Program EcoLogoM certification. |
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| BREATHE MAGAZINE is a detailed look into the lifestyle of those that
participate in adventure and endurance sports. Full of personal stories of
competitive and non competitive adventures and expeditions, objective
interpretations of industry trends, training tips for beginners, new product
spotlights and lifestyle specific food recipes, it will appeal to
enthusiasts ranging in age from young adult to mid life. Articles entertain
readers with comical anecdotal moments, life lessons, and the intricacies of
those who aspire to push their bodies to limits in pursuit of personal
goals. With BREATHE magazine as an adventure and endurance documentary, the
smallest of adventures can become epic journeys and epic journeys can become
adventures of a lifetime. |
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Capers Community Markets opened its first store on Marine Drive in West Vancouver more than 20 years ago, and is now Canada's leading natural and organic foods retailer with four locations in Greater Vancouver. Capers has been instrumental in laying the foundation for the growth of the organic and natural foods industry in Vancouver.
In 2007 Capers Community Market merged with Whole Foods Market. The merger means that two great companies came together to bring an amazing selection of the highest quality products to our guests. Together we continue our commitment to offering you the best in natural and organic foods. |
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CTV British Columbia is committed to being BC's home for news committed to bringing BC viewers news from their home. With the largest fleet of live trucks in the province and Western Canada's first and live news helicopter, Chopper 9, CTV News can bring viewers news as it happens, wherever it happens. |
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| Level Ground Trading is a Victoria-based Fair Trade Organization whose mission is to trade fairly and directly with small-scale producers in developing countries, and to market their products in North America offering customers ethical choices. Level Ground has Direct Fair Trade relationships with producers in five countries and markets coffee, dried tropical fruit and cane sugar. |
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FitPlanet estimates that upwards of 25 million people take part in road races and triathlons in the US every year. Add to that figure the many bink races and rides, open water swims, and charity walks and the number doubles. The international events scene is at least as large. Globally our community is growing very fast. |
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The Green Living Show Toronto - April 24-26, Exhibition Place.
Get ready for the most exciting Green event of the year. Toronto's largest eco-show returns for its 3rd year as a trusted source for all things green. Green goes with everything, so don't miss out on this enlightening and entertaining event! Toronto Earth Run particicipants receive a free Sunday admission pass into the show.
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No other city publication knows more about Vancouver than the Georgia
Straight. Established as the lifestyle and entertainment weekly in Vancouver
for over 42 years, the Georgia Straight is an integral part of the active
urban West Coast lifestyle with over 693,000 readers*.
Every Thursday, the Georgia Straight delivers an award-winning editorial
package of features, articles, news and reviews. Regular weekly coverage
includes NEWS, ARTS, MUSIC, MOVIES, FASHION, TRAVEL, BUSINESS, HIGH TECH,
FOOD and RESTAURANTS, plus Vancouver's most comprehensive listings of
entertainment activities and special events. |
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Nature's Path Organic Foods® was founded on a passion for creating healthy, delicious breakfast food, which explains why it's the number one organic cereal manufacturer in North America. An independent, family- owned business, our brands: EnviroKidz®, Optimum® and Weil by Nature's Path® - provide an awakening in every bite. |
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Plus One Water Inc. based in Montreal, is proud to have developed +1 Water, in the unique +1 bio-bottle, Canada's first compostable water bottle. +1 Water is the healthier, environmentally and socially responsible alternative to conventional plastic water bottles.
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The Marmot Recovery Foundation |
| An award-winning company, Pro Organics has distinguished itself as Canada’s Organic Fresh Food Leader since its inception in Vancouver in 1990. In 2003, Pro Organics joined SunOpta Inc and became part of SunOpta’s Distribution Group which distributes organic, natural and specialty foods and natural health care products to retailers across the country. www.sunopta.com |
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The Marmot Recovery Foundation is a registered public charity working to save the endangered Vancouver Island marmot from extinction. We depend on your help to operate the Marmot Recovery Centre, manage the captive breeding program, assist the wild population, conduct research. |
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The Salish Team brings over 25 years of event experience to the Tent Rental
community. Lead by Owner, Charlie Baker, who is renowned for his solid
management and delivery on projects in the tent industry and by Sales &
Marketing Director, Janet Anderson-Rippin. Janet has managed community and
international events, seminars and trade shows here in British Columbia and
throughout North America.
The Salish Team has the ability to design and implement complete projects
from beginning to end. We will produce and execute an events strategy that
would ensure all of your goals and expectations are exceeded, creating
beautiful structures to fit both your venue and budget needs. |
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