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World Food Day – Family Farming: Feeding the world, caring for the earth

Harvesting and snacking on carrots at the Edible Garden Project’s Fed Up program – North Van. World Food Day – Family Farming: Feeding the world, caring for the earth The October 16, 2014 World Food Day theme, “Family Farming: Feeding the world, caring for the earth” was chosen to recognize the importance of family farming […]

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Screening: Just Eat It!

We all love food. As a society, we devour countless cooking shows, culinary magazines and foodie blogs. So how could we possibly be throwing nearly 50% of it in the trash? Filmmakers and food lovers Jen and Grant dive into the issue of waste from farm, through retail, all the way to the back of […]

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‘Sutherland Schoolyard Market Garden’ Fundraising Campaign

Announcing the ‘Sutherland Schoolyard Market Garden’ fundraising campaign by the Edible Garden Project. Take a moment to check it out on Indiegogo. Get perks, make a contribution, or simply follow updates. If enough of us get behind it, we can make ‘Sutherland Schoolyard Market Garden’ happen! The Sutherland Schoolyard Market Garden will have an outdoor […]

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An Evening of Dialogue and Dinner: Let’s Talk Food Waste Recovery

Table Matters Presents An Evening of Dialogue and Dinner: Let’s Talk Food Waste Recovery Join us for an evening of discovery, great food, and opportunities to network at the 2014 Table Matters Event! When: Wednesday, October 8, 2014. 5:30 pm- Doors Open & Food Served. 6:00-9:00 pm- Main Program. Where: Atrium at the City Hall, […]

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Centennial Dialogues on Critical Issues in Land and Food Systems

CENTENNIAL DIALOGUES ON CRITICAL ISSUES IN LAND AND FOOD SYSTEMS First Nations’ perspective on history, food, and health (Continuing the Dialogue on Truth and Reconciliation) EVENT Centennial Dialogues on Critical Issues in Land and Food Systems: First Nations’ perspective on history, food, and health. (Continuing the Dialogue on Truth and Reconciliation) * In collaboration with […]

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Modern Diets, Big Food, and Our Health- Webinar

Webinar: Modern Diets, Big Food, and Our Health Thursday October 2, 2014 l 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm l Register Here! Hosted by the Nutrition Resource Centre, Ontario Public Health Association The industrialization of livestock production and modern dietary patterns are having large yet under-appreciated effects on human health, food insecurity, equity, and environmental sustainability. […]

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The Food Secure Canada Conference 2014

Thanks to the breadth, depth and diversity of the food movement, the Food Secure Canada Conference has an incredible program to offer for their upcoming assembly in Halifax on November 13-16,2014. Waves of Change: Sustainable Food For All will feature 3 plenaries, 50 concurrent sessions, 5 tours, a feast and much more.  Over 170 people […]

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Quest Celebrates World Food Day

Join Quest on World Food Day as they recognize their community partners, who have made it possible for 22,000 individuals, monthly, to access healthy and affordable food. They will be celebrating the launch of the first market in Canada with braille labels and audible scanners that will be open to the Deafblind and Blind community. […]

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Food For Thought: Dinner and Keynote with Paula Daniels

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Growing Local Economies, Strengthening Local Leadership This year’s Progressive Civic Governance Forum is happening April 4th – 5th, 2014 in the Coast Plaza Hotel in downtown Vancouver, BC. Keynote Speaker: PAULA DANIELS is Senior Advisor to the Mayor of Los Angeles, on Food Policy and Special Projects in Water. She is the founder […]