by potential | Dec 19, 2012 | Creativity
Many of us use the holidays or vacations as an excuse to disregard what we would normally do in everyday life. We eat and drink too much, indulge in the excesses of the season and then spend our New Year’s resolutions trying to make up for it. We give ourselves...
by John Horn | Jun 1, 2012 | 1000 Community Stories, Business & Entrepreneurship
One of my favourite food-related tools is my tiffin, which I purchased a few years ago with some tasty Indian food at Granville Island. The tiffin reflects both my and Michelle’s passion for using – ahem – reusable containers when we get takeout from...
by potential | May 15, 2012 | 1000 Community Stories, Business & Entrepreneurship
One of the most important communities in daily life is the work community. What do I look for in a workplace community? Well, there are a few key factors, but the latest to be added to my wish list is ‘a place where people eat lunch”. Sharing a meal is one of the most...
by John Horn | May 9, 2012 | 1000 Community Stories, Business & Entrepreneurship
Sustainability: the Next Generation. That’s what will be on the agenda at UBC’s Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability (CIRS) on Saturday, May 26. If you are passionate about building and maintaining sustainable communities then I highly recommend you...
by John Horn | Apr 12, 2012 | 1000 Community Stories, Business & Entrepreneurship
On Friday, April 20th, UBC Net Impact will host the 10th Annual Net Impact Conference and Sustainability Expo, “Sustainability: Beyond Rhetoric”.Join over 200 business and student leaders to discuss the challenges and best practices in the sustainable...