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imagineCALGARY Update June 2010
       

imagineCALGARY Partner Bow Valley College celebrated a significant milestone on May 26 with the reopening of its North Campus. Click here to learn more about how Calgary’s only comprehensive community college reached this important achievement while maintaining a focus on sustainability.
 
Take the imagineCALGARY
June Poll!
How important a consideration is sustainability when you make your purchasing decisions?

Very important
Somewhat important
It's of little importance
I don't think about it at all

Total Votes: 7
imagineCALGARY Poll
Results - May 2010

Will the candidates' positions on sustainability be a consideration when you cast your vote in Calgary's municipal election this October?

Yes
  
92%
No
  
8%
 

 

 
Huffington Post and imagineCALGARY
Last month, an article in the Huffington Post referenced imagineCALGARY as a leading example of a successful, community-based sustainability initiative. You can read Marc Stoiber‘s article "Grey to Green: Innovating The Sustainable City” here.
Commuter Challenge Results
imagineCALGARY Partners were enthusiastic participants in the 2010 Commuter Challenge, including Bow Valley College, Alberta Health Services, Pembina Institute, City of Calgary, Enmax, Calgary Board of Education, Calgary Economic Development, The University of Calgary, the Calgary Public Library, Green Calgary and Sustainable Alberta. Click here to see a full list of participating Calgary companies and what they accomplished.
Local Food is Miles Better
The City of Calgary Eco Footprint Project has a new calculator designed to help you determine how many miles your food travelled before making it to your plate. Learn the benefits of local food here.
 
Pembina Institute Celebrates 25 Years
This month imagineCALGARY Partner the Pembina Institute is celebrating 25 years of promoting a sustainable future for Canadians. Learn more about their accomplishments and plans – including a video series featuring Paul Martin, David Suzuki, Ralph Klein and more – here.
 
Vital Signs 2010 Survey - Become a Grader Before July 2!
It's time to have your say. The Calgary Foundation's 2010 Vital Signs survey is now underway. It only takes a few minutes to provide valuable input to help shape the future of our city. Click here to learn more.
 
imagineCALGARY Top Tip
The debate about climate change can get murky at times. From Hot Air to Happy Endings demonstrates how important it is to communicate clearly and consistently about the issue of climate change – and to focus on the information people need to make informed decisions.
 
The Last Word
"If you have an apple and I have an apple and we exchange these apples then you and I will still each have one apple. But if you have an idea and I have an idea and we exchange these ideas, then each of us will have two ideas."
- George Bernard Shaw
 


 
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