http://www.cche.vcn.bc.ca/links2/like-minded-groups http://www.cche.vcn.bc.ca/livable-region-coalition A coalition of individuals and organizations from across the Lower Mainland searching for alternatives to the #1 Highway expansion http://www.cche.vcn.bc.ca/livable-region-coalition Wed, 01 Feb 2006 08:09:42 -0600 http://www.cche.vcn.bc.ca/the-coalition-to-save-eagleride-bluffs-and-horseshoe-bay The Coalition is fighting a 4 lane overland segment of the Sea-to-Sky Highway that would destroy the ecologically unique Eagleridge Bluffs and Horseshoe Bay. http://www.cche.vcn.bc.ca/the-coalition-to-save-eagleride-bluffs-and-horseshoe-bay Wed, 01 Feb 2006 08:09:42 -0600 http://www.cche.vcn.bc.ca/cross-pedestrians If you've heard of the Road Hockey Game that took place on Commercial Drive on February 13, but you don't know much about the folks who organized it...this site is for you! Mark your calendars - the Second Period coming up April 24th. http://www.cche.vcn.bc.ca/cross-pedestrians Wed, 01 Feb 2006 08:09:42 -0600 http://www.cche.vcn.bc.ca/priorities-for-environmental-leadership-in-bc Twelve leading BC environmental groups came together to discuss what key issues are ripe for solutions in BC, particularly heading into a provincial election. The #1 Highway expansion and the livability of our region is one of their key issues. By focusing on a few at a time, they hope to make progress. The Priorities for Environmental Leadership is the result. http://www.cche.vcn.bc.ca/priorities-for-environmental-leadership-in-bc Wed, 01 Feb 2006 08:09:42 -0600 http://www.cche.vcn.bc.ca/2010-watch---the-official-watchdog-of-the-2010-olympics Of interest based on the timing of the highway and the argument that this highway is an Olympic legacy. http://www.cche.vcn.bc.ca/2010-watch---the-official-watchdog-of-the-2010-olympics Wed, 01 Feb 2006 08:09:42 -0600 http://www.cche.vcn.bc.ca/western-canada-wilderness-committee The Western Canada Wilderness Committee is publishing a "Vote Wild" magazine leading up to the Provincial Election. It includes a section on healthy communities, with a focus on the #1 Highway expansion. http://www.cche.vcn.bc.ca/western-canada-wilderness-committee Wed, 01 Feb 2006 08:09:42 -0600 http://www.cche.vcn.bc.ca/slow-down-dundas The Dundas Street Group is a community-based coalition of residents, parents, and concerned citizens working with schools, police, businesses, city planners, and activist organizations to ensure the safety of children and others crossing Dundas Street, between Naniamo and Renfrew, in Vancouver, Canada. City Council voted to downgrade Dundas St. on April 26th as a result of their efforts. Congratulations! http://www.cche.vcn.bc.ca/slow-down-dundas Wed, 01 Feb 2006 08:09:42 -0600 http://www.cche.vcn.bc.ca/sierra-club This site has useful info on congestion and the link to spawl development. http://www.cche.vcn.bc.ca/sierra-club Wed, 01 Feb 2006 08:09:42 -0600 http://www.cche.vcn.bc.ca/car-free-commercial-drive-festival These fabulous community organizers volunteered their time to bring us an incredibly successful street festival on Commercial Drive on June 19. Kudos to them! http://www.cche.vcn.bc.ca/car-free-commercial-drive-festival Wed, 01 Feb 2006 08:09:42 -0600 http://www.cche.vcn.bc.ca/walkable-communities An organization out of Florida with resources for making your community more walkable. http://www.cche.vcn.bc.ca/walkable-communities Wed, 01 Feb 2006 08:09:42 -0600