Kamloops

Green Transport - Green Taxes

By Guy Dauncey on March 18, 2010

We’re brewing something very interesting in the BCSEA - and it feels as if we have discovered buried treasure.

The insight started soon after the election, when the government announced that BC would be moving to the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST). When we looked at what was being proposed, we saw that in the changeover, all the PST tax-breaks for things such as bicycles, solar panels and home insulation would disappear, but the long-standing tax-breaks for transport and heating fuels would remain.

Mar

2010

Kamloops 'FUEL' Screening Event

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Hosted by BCSEA Kamloops Chapter and TRUFAHRC in Kamloops

FUEL is showing in 7 BC communities in March 2010 ahead of general theatrical release, thanks to a partnership between BC Sustainable Energy Association and Cowichan Energy Alternatives.

FUEL is a riveting film about one man's investigation into alternative energy sources to fossil fuels, with rave reviews from more than just the environmental community. I hope you can come see this fascinating and inspiring film!

Region: Kamloops

Mar

2010

Kamloops Sustainability Network Meeting

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Hosted by UU-SEA in Kamloops

Kamloops has many environmental, sustainability and other “greenish” clubs and organizations that often have overlapping interests. Better communication would facilitate collaboration and a stronger, more unified voice on community issues.

What do you want a Kamloops sustainability network to look like? How would it ideally function? Help us brainstorm a vision for connectivity and then formulate a plan to implement it.

Region: Kamloops

Jan

2010

What Happened in Copenhagen? A Post Mortem

Event

Hosted by TRU Environment & Sustainability Speaker Series in Kamloops, BC

James Hunt, former Ministerial Representative for the Czech Republic, and Tria Donaldson, Canadian Youth Delegate to the Copenhagen Conference, will speak about what happened at Copenhagen and where we go from there. »

Region: Kamloops

Nov

2009

Kamloops Energy Fair Planning Meeting

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Hosted by BCSEA Kamloops Chapter in Kamloops, BC

Join us at a planning meeting for the 2010 Kamloops Energy Fair, a trade show and educational event featuring energy sustainability, now into its fourth year. This year the Fair takes place June 19, 2010. See Kamloops Energy Fair page for more details.

We welcome newcomers! This is a great way to make friends and make a local contribution to climate change solutions.

Region: Kamloops

Jul

2009

Kamloops: A Walkable City?

Event

Hosted by Small Cities CURA in Kamloops, BC

If you have opinions or experiences you would like to share about walking in Kamloops, researchers, planners and health professionals want to hear them at an upcoming town hall meeting.

Region: Kamloops

Apr

2009

BCSEA Kamloops Chapter Meeting - Green Drinks with Tom Owen

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Hosted by Kamloops Chapter BCSEA in Kamloops , BC

The Kamloops Chapter of the BCSEA is having their monthly chapter meeting with Green Drinks and special guest, Dr. Tom Owen. Director of the Environment and Sustainability at Thompson Rivers University, Dr. Owen has over 30 years experience working in environment and sustainability as a senior government official specializing in policy for areas such as air, water, and waste.

Region: Kamloops

Mar

2010

Dr. Ted Manning Speaks on Greening Tourism

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Hosted by TRU Environment and Sustainability Speaker Series in Kamloops

Dr. Ted Manning who has advised groups as diverse as the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development and the Central Committee of the Communist party of Canada will be speaking on "Greening Tourism, A Global Perspective". The presentation will be on Monday March 22nd, 7 pm in the Clock Tower Theatre at TRU. Admission is free and the public is invited. »

Region: Kamloops

SolarBC: A Hot Deal!

BCSEA News & Views

By Tom Arnold on March 17, 2010

Roughly 30% of the energy used in most BC homes goes to heating water. Installing a solar hot water system can provide up to half that energy, and reduce a household's annual greenhouse gas emissions by up to a tonne; saving the homeowner $300 per year in energy costs.

That's why BCSEA's SolarBC project is pulling out the stops to get more British Columbians to install solar hot water systems.

Apr

2010

Kamloops 2nd Annual 100 Mile Diet, Health & Wellness Show

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Hosted by Aboriginal Agricultural Education Society of British Columbia (AAESBC) in Kamloops, BC

The Aboriginal Agricultural Education Society of BC is pleased to invite the general public to attend this year’s 100 Mile Diet, Health & Wellness Show featuring educational workshops on growing and processing local foods, and current issues affecting food production.

This year's show will offer education sessions on grass fed beef and the carbon foot print, natural pest control, creating local community food systems, and much more!

Region: Kamloops