Petition for Ban of Oil Tankers

March 10, 2009

A petition was recently started in British Columbia by an organization known as Dogwood Initiative. They hope to eventually ban the use of oil tankers to help protect and preserve the North Coast. In an attempt to spread the message across the country, the organization also put forth ‘The Loonie Project’. From the Dogwood Initiative website you can order removable decals that can be placed over loonies or any other smooth surface. The decal has the image of the loon surrounded by oil with the caption ‘notankers.ca‘. Each time you spend money you’ll be helping others become aware of the message. By visiting the site and registering your loonie, you can see how many people across Canada have been a part of the ‘loonie project’. The ‘loonie project’ is a great example of how a simple but brilliant idea can have such a powerful impact so many people and really get a message across. With an idea like this and the strength of numbers, almost anything can be accomplished. Spread the word and help Dogwood Initiative in their fight for the ban of oil tankers. Check out notankers.ca for more information about their petition and the’loonie project’.

optical communication

Written by adam · Filed Under Feature Video, The Environment, theOwen

Grey Sauble Conservation Authority’s Annual Tree Seedling Sale

March 3, 2009

On Saturday, April 25, 2009 come check out the Annual Seedling Sale at the Grey Sauble Administration Centre (map). Trees will be sold from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon, for prices as little as $1! Select from a variety of trees including White Pine, Red Pine, White Spruce, Norway Spruce, Cedar, Silver Maple, European Larch, Tamarack, Black Walnut, Red and White Oak, and many more.

Check out the Grey Sauble Conservation’s site for more cool events.

Written by Jenna · Filed Under Conservation, The Area, The Environment, theOwen

A (green) Town Hall for Home Owners

September 19, 2008

green house Continuing with our trend in trying to drum up as much conversation and collaboration as we can about the sustainable future or this community (or region…seeing how regional buy in seems to be a meme de jour) we’ve got a public speaker lined up for next Wednesday, the 24th of September. The event will be held in the United Way building at the corner of 4th ave and 9th street east. Start time is 7:00, The venue will hold 40 or so people and we expect a great turnout.

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The details…

Our speaker is Chris Chopik, a Toronto realtor and sustainability guru (and an all round great guy am very glad to know!). Chris has been advocating on the part of the environment, community and sustainable lifestyles for years, especially as these concepts relate to your home. In addition to his realty practice, and the countless hours he devotes to a variety of green community initiatives, Chopik is currently travelling the province educating realtors about significance of the home to healthy and sustainable lifestyles.

As if that were’nt enough, he is adding to his Ontario speaking tour a series of Town Hall meetings in the communities he visits. The goal of these meetings is to inform, but more importantly to motivate and empower members of these communities to start local initiatives.

***Perhaps a warning should be added to this post.***
Listening to Chris and takign part in this Town Hall meeting may lead to:

sweaty hands (a temporary condition brought on by awareness of what could but iss’nt occuring in most communities
goosebumps (as people realize the potential ahead of us!)
a desire to take action at home and in your community

Here is an overview of the conversation topics:

Starting with the practical – some hands on ideas for homeowners…

“The Top Ten Things You Can Do to Prepare Your House for Winter & Reduce
Your Heating Costs”

and moving on to the prudent…

“a practical and informative overview of climate change implications for Ontario Real Estate”

Highlights:

* Implications of climate change on real estate

* Emerging insurance issues and opportunities

* Energy Star Homes – trends in new home starts and buildings

* Basic Building Science – the envelope, the systems

* ecoEnergy – reducing the cost of renovations while maximizing
building efficiency

More about Chris in the media and online…

Chris Chopik Speaks with Leslie Roberts CFRB

Breakfast Television with Chris Chopik

Realtor travels by bike, networks, educates his peers – theStar.com

Evolution Green

Written by Ryan · Filed Under Events, The City, The Environment, theOwen

Owen Sound in Motion Workshop

August 11, 2008

Owen Sound in Motion Workshop at the The Harry Lumley Bayshore
Community Centre, Owen Sound

Would you like an opportunity to influence the future of transportation in Owen Sound? Do we need more bike lanes? Rail
transport? Shuttle buses between surrounding towns?