This article originally appeared in PEDAL magazine: A Tale of Three Cities Comparing Cycling in Canadian Cities Cycling is shining in a global media spotlight. Canada is no different. Of course we put our own spin on it, debating the merits of plowing bike paths, but even the fact we
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Meet the New Tax – PST Advice for BC Cyclists
Bringing Tax Free Back The return of the PST (provincial sales tax) in British Columbia brought welcome tax exemptions for bicycle-buying BC residents, but there are some details you should know – to make the most of the new (old) system. No New Taxes But industry tech change doesn’t see
North Vancouver Building Deconstruction
Not just another building demo; this is deconstruction. It reduces landfill waste by re-using and recycling valuable materials at the future site of the Lions Gate Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant in North Vancouver. A short video written and produced for the Metro Vancouver Multimedia Division. (field production/script, online description, indexing,
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Article originally published on the Bike Europe website on March 7, 2013. MONTREAL, Canada – Dorel reported strong results for its 2012 fourth quarter and the year overall on March 5, with the company’s success in the cycling sector pegged as an important part of the equation. “Driven by double
Port Mann Tunnel Diver
The Port Mann Water Supply Tunnel is a complex project, requiring commercial divers to descend inside the shaft, working in blackness, performing difficult work in challenging conditions. And, when they surface, they face a potentially deadly risk. In this video shot in the winter of 2013, we documented the critical steps needed to ensure the divers avoided decompression sickness, a potentially deadly condition also known as ‘the bends’.
Annacis Island Waste Water Treatment Plant Co-digester
A short video written and produced for the Metro Vancouver Multimedia Division. (field production/script, online description, indexing, and thumbnail selection)
International Cycling Conference Comes to Vancouver
This article originally appeared in PEDAL magazine. Velo-city Global 2012 International Cycling Conference Comes to Vancouver Vancouver, B.C.’s cycling infrastructure is considered pretty state-of-the-art for a North American city. Add in a bike-riding mayor and a reputation for going green at every opportunity and you’d be right for thinking this
Is Canada Buying into Biking?
This article was originally published in PEDAL magazine Is Canada Buying into Biking? What’s the state of cycling in urban Canada? It is building credibility as a sensible all-ages way to get around town. The bicycle’s biggest boosters are heralding a Renaissance in two-wheeled travel. Many cities across the country
Countries that love their kids more than Canada (and the U.S.)
Yes, I’m being a bit cheeky and stirring the pot, but the harsh reality is we are letting our kids down with over-reliance on the automobile.
Understanding the Waste-to-Energy Option
Diverting garbage from the landfill to an incinerator is a controversial topic. Critics say that it fosters a dependency on generating waste to generate power and revenue. Advocates believe that it’s a necessary compromise in a society where recycling and re-use options remain limited to certain categories of waste. If