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Free BBQ sponsored Vancouver Community College at Victory Square – Sunday May 31

May 28, 2009 Leave a comment

AHA MEDIA is glad to see that there were be a free BBQ sponsored by Vancouver Community College and Central City Foundation at Victory Square on Sunday May 31st

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AHA MEDIA notices No smoking sign at LifeSkills Centre in Vancouver Downtown Eastside ( DTES )

May 28, 2009 Leave a comment

AHA MEDIA upon arriving at the Lifeskills Centre, noticed a big yellow sign of NO Smoking… announcing that Vancouver Downtown Eastside (DTES) residents have been getting ticketed while doing so!

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DTES NH presents “Express Yourself” – a photography workshop for the Vancouver Downtown Eastside ( DTES )

May 28, 2009 Leave a comment

Downtown Eastside Neighbourhood House

#501 East Hastings [@Jackson]

hosts

“Express Yourself”

Photography

Workshops

 

Saturday May 30th

                                                       Noon  &  1:30pm

 

You’ll get-

Workshops focused on using disposable cameras.

Welcoming atmosphere & healthy snacks.

 Learn some hints to use in the upcoming

PIVOT contest.

 

The DTES NH acknowledges and honours the fact that our community lies within the Traditional Territory of the Coast Salish people.

AHA MEDIA’s Waterfront view from their home office in the Vancouver Downtown Eastside ( DTES ) !

May 27, 2009 Leave a comment

AHA MEDIA is thankful for the small things in life, like our Waterfront view from our home office 🙂 

Actually it’s really just a view from the fire escape but we like gazing out the window while planning out our days.

Below are photos of Hendrik Beune, Director of AHA MEDIA in a contemplative mood.

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AHA MEDIA is pleased to present BOB’s local Green Inner-City Cluster Kickoff Event

May 26, 2009 1 comment

Green Inner-city Cluster Kickoff Event

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Join Building Opportunities with Business and local green business leaders such as Toby Barazzuol of Eclipse Awards and Louise Schwartz of the Recycling Alternative to learn how being green can be a competitive advantage for your business.  Topics covered will include:

  • Marketing Sustainability
  • Greening Your Business
  • Green Buildings and Green Roofs
  • Recycling and Waste Reduction
  • Collaborating to increase efficiency
  • Urban Agriculture

There will be presentations but also peer learning opportunities where attendees can share what has worked most successfully at their own business.

Time: June 10th 10:00-2:00

Location: Japanese Language School, 487 Alexander Street

Cost: Free (includes lunch, coffee, etc.)

RSVP: andrew.mckay@bobics.org

See what efforts are already underway to green Vancouver’s inner-city at the blog we started.

** NEW UPDATE **

We are pleased to have Councilor Andrea Reimer giving the opening address.  She is a leader in BC’s environmental movement and a member of the Mayor’s Greenest City Action Team.