February 27 marks International Polar Bear Day - a time to marvel over these amazing animals as well as discuss how to keep them protected.February 27 marks International Polar Bear Day—a time to marv
Here at alive, our March issue may be about mens health, but today is all about women - its International Womens Day!Here at alive, our March issue may be about men’s health, but today is all about
Today is Bottled Water-Free Day - a time to discuss the destructive environmental and political effects of bottled water.Today is Bottled Water-Free Day—a time to discuss the environmental, social, an
March 22 is World Water Day - an event to draw attention to our excessive use of fresh water and to advocate for sustainable practices.“The world is thirsty because we are hungry,” says the United Nat
A project that genetically engineered pigs to produce less-polluting pig waste is being halted after failure to find a company willing to bring the animal to market.The Enviropig project, pigs genetic
Its National Wildlife Week across Canada! Learn about some of the issues facing Canadian wildlife and how you can get involved.It’s National Wildlife Week across Canada!Sponsored by the Canadian Wild
Get your daily dose of good karma by volunteering; its National Volunteer Week!According to Volunteer Canada, “Volunteering is the most fundamental act of citizenship and philanthropy in our society.
If spring has you itching for local food, youre in luck - May spells the beginning of the farmers market season.If you’re itching to ditch the cardboard-tasting strawberries and tomatoes of conventi
Its summer safety week. Stay safe and sound while still enjoying your favourite summer activities.It may not feel like it in some parts of the country (hello again, good ol’ Vancouver rain …) but sum
May 1 to 15 is Fair Trade Fortnight. Learn how to support Fair Trade in your home and local community.This is the time to celebrate the benefits of Fair Trade!Fair Trade Fortnight, running from May 1
Its time to give our home gardens a little TLC, so weve compiled our best gardening advice.Now that it’s May and we’re finally encountering some warmer weather, it’s time to give our home gardens a
A new study finds that we tend to associate meat with masculinity - vegetables less. Is it taboo for men to avoid meat?Stronger. Meatier. Beefier.Is there something about eating meat that is manly? No
