4sharesThis post was written for happyfrog at the EPIC Sustainable Living Expo At this time yesterday Mike Holmes was in Toronto redoing a roof and getting a sunburn. Although we can’t control our flip flopping weather in Vancouver, this city was sure grateful for Mike’s appearance. I had the chance to take some notes during […]

3sharesThe sounds of summer usually include the splashing of swimmers at the beach, the repetitive midi tune of the ice cream man’s truck, and the sound of your neighbour mowing the lawn. It may however be a little-known fact that gas-powered lawn mowers are serious environmental offenders. A gasoline-powered lawnmower run for an hour puts […]

2sharesThere are a lot of award sites on the internet, but when it comes to the most trusted and widespread nothing comes close to the Webby Awards, which are handed out annually with winners hand-picked by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences. The most engaging part for the common internet user is the […]

5sharesWe continue the park series with great guest post by Stewart Marshall (aka Right Antler) of the Moosehat Blog and FinancialStoryteller.com Iona Beach Regional Park View Larger Map How to get there by transit: Umm, you can’t. However, you can take your bicycle on the 98 to Airport Station. From there cycle west on Miller […]

7sharesThank you to everyone who has contributed so far to the park series. If you have a favourite and would like to write about it, please contact me. Lighthouse Park, West Vancouver View Larger Map How to get there by transit: 250 Horseshoe Bay from Downtown or 250 from Horseshoe bay to Vancouver (non-express). Size: […]