 The film “Trashed ” is a provocative investigation of one of the fastest growing industries in North America: the garbage business. The film examines a fundamental element of modern American culture…the disposal of what our society defines as “waste.” It is an issue influenced by every person, most of whom never consider the consequences. Nor, it seems, the implications to our biosphere. At times humorous, but deeply poignant, “Trashed” examines the American waste stream fast approaching a half billion tons annually.
Join the United Church Green Team for this award-winning road trip through the afterlife of garbage and its implications for our biosphere. Learn about the advocates who are working to reform the current model.
Friday, March 5 at 7 pm
Gibsons United Church, 724 Trueman Rd.
Admission by donation
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 20 February 2010 )
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Second Annual Environmental Film Fest in Gibsons |
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The Green Team at Gibsons United Church is holding their second annual Environmental Film Festival on Oct. 2nd and 3rd at the church hall in Gibsons.
 The festival kicks off on Friday evening at 7 pm, with Island on the Edge, a documentary produced on Vancouver Island by Nick Versteeg. The film captures the essence of the buy local food movement on the island and includes fascinating interviews with farmers, customers and even chefs, as they devolop a more sustainable food future. This event will be introduced by Dale Peterson who will host the panel discussion afterwards of Nadi Fleschuk, Dave Ryan and Jon Bell, (from SCRD's Agricultural Advisory Committee) Admission $10.
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Last Updated ( Monday, 28 September 2009 )
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Sunshine Coast Trail to Receive Funding |
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Thanks to the work of many individuals and groups, the Powell River Parks and Wilderness Society will receive $1.5 million from the Island Coastal Economic Trust (ICET) to make improvements on the Sunshine Coast Trail.
The project will involve the reconstruction of a barrier free wilderness hiking trail around Inland Lake, trail improvements and safety measures on the 180 kilometre long trail, a fully accessible wilderness camp at Thornton Bay, a new staging and parking area above Saltery Bay, and the construction of wilderness huts on Mount Troubridge and Tinhat Mountain, as well as eight open wilderness shelters at key locations along the trail.
 Project partners include the Powell River Model Community Project for Persons with Disabilities and School District 47. The total cost of the project is estimated at $3,284,450.
PRPAWS will work on the project and also undertake ongoing maintenance of the trail once the work has been completed.
The Island Coastal Economic Trust makes strategic investments in economic development priorities on Vancouver Island north of the Malahat, as well as the Powell River and Sunshine Coast Regional Districts. The current chair is Barry Janyk, Mayor of the Town of Gibsons.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 19 May 2009 )
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Rivers Day at Chapman Creek |
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The Sunshine Coast Salmonid Enhancement Society's annual Salmon Festival will be held at the Chapman Creek Fish Hatchery on Saturday October 18 from 10 am to 3 pm. There will be displays, demonstrations, and an opportunity for kids to go fishing.
4381 Parkway Drive, off Field Road in Wilson Creek
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 24 September 2008 )
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