[Uvic-sustainability] News and Events for week of Sept 2nd
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NEWS
UVic’s new transit exchange opens today with the addition of 10 new bus bays and increased service for some routes including the Number 4, Number 12 and Number 39. Late night bus service on Friday and Saturday nights has been added to the Numbers 15x, 27, 28, and 50, in addition to the 4, 6 and 14. All of the downtown buses (4, 7, 11, 14 & 15x) are now conveniently clustered in the old exchange and all other buses (12, 13, 16x, 26, 39, 51 & 76x) are in the new exchange. The area also includes new covered bus shelters, covered bike parking and rain gardens.
Last week UVic hosted a 4-day an Indigenous Mapping Workshop attended by members from more than 70 First Nations from across Canada and outreach staff from Google Earth. Organized by the Firelight Group, the goal was to... teach people how to use the latest in digital mapping technology to chart their traditional territories for use in many applications including land claim negotiations, to track environmental changes and cultural heritage. See CBC website for more details.
There is some encouraging news regarding Canadian climate change policy, seriously lacking of late, with news that the Premiers of our various provinces and territories have come to an agreement that issues related to cutting greenhouse gas emissions and growing Canada clean-energy sector, should be at the forefront of an updated set of principles intended to guide work on a Canadian energy strategy. Led by the Premiers of Ontario and Quebec, this is considered to significant step forward. See Globe and Mail for more details.
Speaking of climate change, leaked information from the upcoming UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change synthesis report paints an unsettling and increasingly grim picture of our collective failure to fight the war against carbon pollution. The major theme is that any attempts to reverse the damage already done are going to be VERY difficult, and even if we were able to drastically cut greenhouse gas emissions today, it will not stop the effects of the carbon already trapped in the atmosphere from melting the Arctic, rising sea levels and extreme weather events. See Grist for details.
EVENTS
CAMPUS SUSTAINABILITY WEEK - OCT 6TH TO 10TH
Watch this space for more info coming soon on a series of fun and informative events to profile and promote campus sustainability. Events include a Sustainability Photo Contest, an EcoSpeak contest, Bike to Campus Day, Love-A-Mug week, EarthFest, Dodge Ball in the Dark, and more!
OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS:
NEW STUDENT WELCOME EVENTS
Sept 2nd, 4 to 6 PM, The Fountain
Join our the Sustainability Office and other campus departments for the lunchtime welcome barbeque followed by an information fair. Info, prizes, and free stuff! Info at
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UVic website.
GRAND OPENING OF EXPANDED UVIC TRANSIT EXCHANGE
Sept 4th, 10 AM, UVic Transit Exchange (near SUB)
BC Transit and UVic celebrate the opening of the new expanded bus exchange. Stop by for remarks by various representatives and to help celebrate better transit service for UVic and the surrounding communities. Contact
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VICTORIA'S PASSIVE HOUSE UPDATE
Sept 4th, 7 to 9 PM, Burnside Gorge Community Centre, 471 Cecelia Road
The Cascadia Green Building Vancouver Island Collective hosts a discussion on how Victoria's first "passive house" is performing a year after occupancy. See
Facebook for more info.
CHEF SURVIVAL CHALLENAGE VII EXTREME
Sept 7th, 12 to 5 PM, Madrona Fram
Get up close and personal with your favorite chefs and our local firefighting heroes as they show us how far they will go to protect the farms that feed us. An obstacle race with laughter, great food, music. A fundraiser for The Big Dream Farm Society. Tickets and info here.
ELIZABETH MAY TOWN HALL MEETING
Sept 10th, 7 PM, Gordon Head United Church, 4201 Tyndall Ave, Saanich
Join Member of Parliament for Saanich-Gulf Islands for a town hall meeting with constituents and to hear about your concerns and priorities and to update constituents about her actions and work in the House of Commons. See
website for more details.
DRIVE ELECTRIC VICTORIA - ELECTRIC VEHICLE DEMONSTRATIONS
Sept 16th, 11 AM to 2 PM, Lot C in front of Clearihue
Stop by to see view some electric cars and talk to their owners about the many benefits and pleasures of electric vehicle ownership.
Sept 21st, 9:30 AM to 4 PM, Lot 4 on McGill Road, next to the stadium
Join us as a passenger in an Electric Vehicle on a scenic tour from UVic's Lot 4 on McGill Road, along a section of Victoria's shoreline. All you have to do is go to
http://tinyurl.com/DriveElectricVictoria and get a free ticket. Bringing friends? They'll each need a ticket too - free again. When the tour is finished, we'll have a FREE picnic lunch waiting for you. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
24 HOURS OF CLIMATE REALITY: 24 REASONS FOR HOPE
Sept 16-17th, online
Climate Reality hosts a day-long event to highlight the growing momentum for solutions to global warming and kick off 12 months of concerted climate action worldwide. Find out more on the
website.
A BLUEPRINT FOR WATERSHET GOVERNANCE IN BC
Sept 17th, 9 to 10:30 AM (PST)
A free online webinar hosted by UVic's POLIS Project on Ecological Governance will explore current water and watershed governance issues in BC with a focus on some of the “winning conditions” needed to move towards a more sophisticated approach to watershed governance in B.C. including the introduction of B.C.’s new Water Sustainability Act. Free but space is limited:
Register now!
CREATING A CITY FOR EVERYONE: TRANSFORM SPEAKER SERIES #3
Sept 18th, 7 to 9 PM, Alix Goolden Hall, 907 Pandora Street
The CRD presents renowned sustainable city advocate Gil Penalosa (originally from Bogota, Columbia and now with the non-profit 8-80 based in Toronto) and Kay Teschke (from UBC’s School of Population and Public Health) for a discussion on how to make our region a safe place for people of all ages to walk, bike and play. $5 suggested donation to the Greater Victoria Cycling Association. See CRD website for more info.
STONE SOUP FUNDRAISER FOR OUR ECOVILLAGE
Sept 18th, 6 to 9 PM, Odd Fellows Hall, 1316 Douglas Street, Victoria
An evening of gourmet food and entertainment in support of OUR EcoVillage. See
Facebook for details and how to purchase tickets.
CHANGEMAKERS SUMMIT 2.0: PUPPETS, PERFORMANCE AND SOCIAL CHANGE
Sept 19th, 1 to 3 PM, Cadboro Commons, Arbutus/Queenswood Rooms
Join Pacific Peoples' Partnership, the UVic Centre for Asia Pacific Initiatives, and Puppets for Peace for this artists' panel exploring the role of the arts in social transformation. Free pizza lunch and puppet making! Followed by conversations with local groups creatively tackling Pacific issues. See Facebook for more details.
ONE WAVE FESTIVAL
Sept 20th, Noon to 6 PM, Centennial Square, downtown Victoria
Celebration of Pacific arts and culture, with music, dancing, food and childrens' activities. Meet local groups taking action to protect the land and waters all around the Pacific ocean. See
Facebook for more info.
Rita Fromholt
Sustainability Coordinator
Office of Campus Planning & Sustainability
University of Victoria
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