Shaping BC’s Environmental Future en A better world starts where you make new connections- in the community and with the land. Shaping BC’s Environmental Future on 980 CKNW will introduce you to people, companies, research, and innovations leading the environmental and sustainable movement taking place right here in British Columbia. Learn about green technology, reducing consumption, recycling, climate change, sustainability, water conservation, sustainable foods, and carbon footprints, plus discover how the small changes you make can have a big impact on the environment. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/489b79f2-6226-11ee-bc86-8fff1de62b2b/image/68e563cfb7facf47ceb41068e629166d.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress Shaping BC’s Environmental Future no episodic Corus Radio A better world starts where you make new connections- in the community and with the land. Shaping BC’s Environmental Future on 980 CKNW will introduce you to people, companies, research, and innovations leading the environmental and sustainable movement taking place right here in British Columbia. Learn about green technology, reducing consumption, recycling, climate change, sustainability, water conservation, sustainable foods, and carbon footprints, plus discover how the small changes you make can have a big impact on the environment. A better world starts where you make new connections- in the community and with the land. Shaping BC’s Environmental Future on 980 CKNW will introduce you to people, companies, research, and innovations leading the environmental and sustainable movement taking place right here in British Columbia. Learn about green technology, reducing consumption, recycling, climate change, sustainability, water conservation, sustainable foods, and carbon footprints, plus discover how the small changes you make can have a big impact on the environment.

]]> Corus Radio ciis.content@gmail.com Silent trails connecting people with nature Silent trails connecting people with nature Guest: Tara Brown - PhD candidate with UBC’s Faculty of Forestry Fri, 29 Nov 2024 00:13:26 -0000 bonus Corus Radio Silent trails connecting people with nature Guest: Tara Brown - PhD candidate with UBC’s Faculty of Forestry Silent trails connecting people with nature

Guest: Tara Brown - PhD candidate with UBC’s Faculty of Forestry

]]> 540 no A.I privacy concerns among young users GUEST: Dr. Ajay Shrestha, Professor at Vancouver Island University’s Faculty of Science and Technology Wed, 27 Nov 2024 01:50:26 -0000 full Corus Radio GUEST: Dr. Ajay Shrestha, Professor at Vancouver Island University’s Faculty of Science and Technology GUEST: Dr. Ajay Shrestha, Professor at Vancouver Island University’s Faculty of Science and Technology

]]> 430 Can researchers save a flower from the brink of extinction? A delicate flower with yellow and cream petals, Hosackia pinnata—better known as Bog bird’s-foot-trefoil—is teetering on the edge of extinction in Canada, but a team from Vancouver Island University is determined to save it. Guest: Dr. Jasmine Janes, Assistant Professor in Plant Ecology and Genomics at Vancouver Island University Tue, 26 Nov 2024 15:28:28 -0000 bonus Corus Radio A delicate flower with yellow and cream petals, Hosackia pinnata—better known as Bog bird’s-foot-trefoil—is teetering on the edge of extinction in Canada, but a team from Vancouver Island University is determined to save it. Guest: Dr. Jasmine Janes, Assistant Professor in Plant Ecology and Genomics at Vancouver Island University A delicate flower with yellow and cream petals, Hosackia pinnata—better known as Bog bird’s-foot-trefoil—is teetering on the edge of extinction in Canada, but a team from Vancouver Island University is determined to save it.

Guest: Dr. Jasmine Janes, Assistant Professor in Plant Ecology and Genomics at Vancouver Island University

]]> 363 Outdoor pre-schools swapping story time for cedar trees Guest: Sara Hyde, Former Executive Producer at CKNW Fri, 22 Nov 2024 12:45:23 -0000 full Corus Radio Guest: Sara Hyde, Former Executive Producer at CKNW Guest: Sara Hyde, Former Executive Producer at CKNW


]]> 366 Can ancient butter save endangered wetlands? Guest: Harper Wall, Fourth Year History and Anthropology Student at Vancouver Island University Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:42:00 -0000 full Corus Radio Guest: Harper Wall, Fourth Year History and Anthropology Student at Vancouver Island University Guest: Harper Wall, Fourth Year History and Anthropology Student at Vancouver Island University

]]> 495 Climate Change and the impact on Outdoor industries There's no shortage of reasons to love living here in BC, Not the least of which is the abundance of outdoor sports and activities that happen year round, not the least of which is Skiing and snowboarding.  People come from all over the world to take in what we have right in our backyard, But as ski season seems to change in quality and duration year over year, many are wondering what the future of the industry could look like in the face of climate change.  CKNW Contributor Scott Shantz tells us more Wed, 20 Nov 2024 14:40:17 -0000 full Corus Radio There's no shortage of reasons to love living here in BC, Not the least of which is the abundance of outdoor sports and activities that happen year round, not the least of which is Skiing and snowboarding.  People come from all over the world to take in what we have right in our backyard, But as ski season seems to change in quality and duration year over year, many are wondering what the future of the industry could look like in the face of climate change.  CKNW Contributor Scott Shantz tells us more There's no shortage of reasons to love living here in BC, Not the least of which is the abundance of outdoor sports and activities that happen year round, not the least of which is Skiing and snowboarding.  People come from all over the world to take in what we have right in our backyard, But as ski season seems to change in quality and duration year over year, many are wondering what the future of the industry could look like in the face of climate change.  CKNW Contributor Scott Shantz tells us more

]]> 378 The Refillery Movement Guest: Geri Meyer-Judson, Former Content Contributor for CKNW Mon, 18 Nov 2024 15:57:51 -0000 full Corus Radio Guest: Geri Meyer-Judson, Former Content Contributor for CKNW Guest: Geri Meyer-Judson, Former Content Contributor for CKNW



]]> 290 To-go guide What’s happening with single use plastics in Canada? CKNW Contributor Scott Shantz takes a look Sat, 11 Nov 2023 01:27:09 -0000 full Corus Radio What’s happening with single use plastics in Canada? CKNW Contributor Scott Shantz takes a look What’s happening with single use plastics in Canada? CKNW Contributor Scott Shantz takes a look

]]> 451 no Elate Beauty Thu, 09 Nov 2023 23:58:00 -0000 full Corus Radio 460 no Shaping BC - Combatting fast fashion! A new study finds that sustainable alternatives are key to combating fast fashion’s environmental toll. Guest: Dr. Judy Zaichkowsky - Distinguished Professor, Beedie School of Business at SFU Thu, 09 Nov 2023 20:22:49 -0000 full Corus Radio A new study finds that sustainable alternatives are key to combating fast fashion’s environmental toll. Guest: Dr. Judy Zaichkowsky - Distinguished Professor, Beedie School of Business at SFU A new study finds that sustainable alternatives are key to combating fast fashion’s environmental toll.

Guest: Dr. Judy Zaichkowsky - Distinguished Professor, Beedie School of Business at SFU

]]> 575 no Shaping BC - Moment Energy GUEST: Geri Mayer-Judson, Show Contributor Thu, 09 Nov 2023 01:09:09 -0000 full Corus Radio GUEST: Geri Mayer-Judson, Show Contributor GUEST: Geri Mayer-Judson, Show Contributor

]]> 278 Shaping BC - Sustainable Fish and Wildlife Shaping BC - Sustainable Fish and Wildlife Guest: Jesse Zemen - Executive director BC Wildlife Federation Tue, 07 Nov 2023 20:11:43 -0000 bonus Corus Radio Shaping BC - Sustainable Fish and Wildlife Guest: Jesse Zemen - Executive director BC Wildlife Federation Shaping BC - Sustainable Fish and Wildlife

Guest: Jesse Zemen - Executive director BC Wildlife Federation

]]> 701 no Shaping BC - Firefighting goats GUEST: Cory Letendre, CKNW Producer In a world where flames rage and heroes emerge, meet the unsung champions of wildfire prevention - firefighting goats!  CKNW Producer Cory Letendre spoke with the owner of Vahana Goat Rehabilitation to see the difference goats can make in BC's annual fight against wildfires. Tue, 07 Nov 2023 02:42:00 -0000 full Corus Radio GUEST: Cory Letendre, CKNW Producer In a world where flames rage and heroes emerge, meet the unsung champions of wildfire prevention - firefighting goats!  CKNW Producer Cory Letendre spoke with the owner of Vahana Goat Rehabilitation to see the difference goats can make in BC's annual fight against wildfires. GUEST: Cory Letendre, CKNW Producer


In a world where flames rage and heroes emerge, meet the unsung champions of wildfire prevention - firefighting goats! 

CKNW Producer Cory Letendre spoke with the owner of Vahana Goat Rehabilitation to see the difference goats can make in BC's annual fight against wildfires.


]]> 242 Shaping BC’s Environmental Future: Fast Fashion Shaping BC’s Environmental Future: Fast Fashion We all love to get new clothes right? The shiny glow of something new, the soothing release of retail therapy... It's a huge part of our culture. You only need to stroll through any one of our great local malls to see that the clothing and fashion industry is alive and well... Or is it? CKNW Contributor Scott Shantz took a closer look at what's become known as the Fast Fashion industry, and what one local company is doing to fight back. Fri, 03 Nov 2023 14:43:44 -0000 full Corus Radio Shaping BC’s Environmental Future: Fast Fashion We all love to get new clothes right? The shiny glow of something new, the soothing release of retail therapy... It's a huge part of our culture. You only need to stroll through any one of our great local malls to see that the clothing and fashion industry is alive and well... Or is it? CKNW Contributor Scott Shantz took a closer look at what's become known as the Fast Fashion industry, and what one local company is doing to fight back. Shaping BC’s Environmental Future: Fast Fashion

We all love to get new clothes right? The shiny glow of something new, the soothing release of retail therapy... It's a huge part of our culture. You only need to stroll through any one of our great local malls to see that the clothing and fashion industry is alive and well... Or is it? CKNW Contributor Scott Shantz took a closer look at what's become known as the Fast Fashion industry, and what one local company is doing to fight back.

]]> 387 How Metro Vancouver plans to safeguard its water supply as demand rises and climate changes How Metro Vancouver plans to safeguard its water supply as demand rises and climate changes . Guest: Linda Parkinson - Director of Policy and Planning in Metro Vancouver’s Water Services Thu, 02 Nov 2023 21:48:05 -0000 full Corus Radio How Metro Vancouver plans to safeguard its water supply as demand rises and climate changes . Guest: Linda Parkinson - Director of Policy and Planning in Metro Vancouver’s Water Services How Metro Vancouver plans to safeguard its water supply as demand rises and climate changes .

Guest: Linda Parkinson - Director of Policy and Planning in Metro Vancouver’s Water Services

]]> 639 no Why are researchers turning CO2 into solid rock? The problem being addressed is the urgent need to remove CO2 from the atmosphere to create a habitable planet for humans and preserve biodiversity. Guest: Dr. Kate Moran, President and CEO of Ocean Networks Canada Thu, 02 Nov 2023 14:33:16 -0000 full Corus Radio The problem being addressed is the urgent need to remove CO2 from the atmosphere to create a habitable planet for humans and preserve biodiversity. Guest: Dr. Kate Moran, President and CEO of Ocean Networks Canada The problem being addressed is the urgent need to remove CO2 from the atmosphere to create a habitable planet for humans and preserve biodiversity.

Guest: Dr. Kate Moran, President and CEO of Ocean Networks Canada

]]> 314 Promoting Bio-Diversity in British Columbia Out of all the Canadian provinces and territories, British Columbia is the MOST bio-diverse, according to stats from bio diversity B-C dot org.  To maintain and promote biodiversity in B-C, it is crucial that we protect habitats for creatures great and small.  CKNW contributor Geri Mayer-Judson has a story that focuses on some VERY small creatures on Vancouver Island. Wed, 01 Nov 2023 15:41:01 -0000 full Corus Radio Out of all the Canadian provinces and territories, British Columbia is the MOST bio-diverse, according to stats from bio diversity B-C dot org.  To maintain and promote biodiversity in B-C, it is crucial that we protect habitats for creatures great and small.  CKNW contributor Geri Mayer-Judson has a story that focuses on some VERY small creatures on Vancouver Island. Out of all the Canadian provinces and territories, British Columbia is the MOST bio-diverse, according to stats from bio diversity B-C dot org.  To maintain and promote biodiversity in B-C, it is crucial that we protect habitats for creatures great and small.  CKNW contributor Geri Mayer-Judson has a story that focuses on some VERY small creatures on Vancouver Island.

]]> 280 Recycling chopsticks to make furniture Chopsticks are handy tools for enjoying food, but did you know these simple wooden sticks can also be used to make eco-friendly furniture? CKNW producer Layla Khdir spoke with the CEO of Chopvalue to share more about their unique products. Wed, 01 Nov 2023 12:16:41 -0000 full Corus Radio Chopsticks are handy tools for enjoying food, but did you know these simple wooden sticks can also be used to make eco-friendly furniture? CKNW producer Layla Khdir spoke with the CEO of Chopvalue to share more about their unique products. Chopsticks are handy tools for enjoying food, but did you know these simple wooden sticks can also be used to make eco-friendly furniture? CKNW producer Layla Khdir spoke with the CEO of Chopvalue to share more about their unique products.

]]> 365 Shaping BC: How is the agriculture sector adapting to climate change as we shape BC’s environmental future? How is the agriculture sector adapting to climate change as we shape BC’s environmental future?  Guest: Matt Dykshoorn - Dairy Farmer in Abbotsford Tue, 31 Oct 2023 21:59:49 -0000 full Corus Radio How is the agriculture sector adapting to climate change as we shape BC’s environmental future?  Guest: Matt Dykshoorn - Dairy Farmer in Abbotsford How is the agriculture sector adapting to climate change as we shape BC’s environmental future? 

Guest: Matt Dykshoorn - Dairy Farmer in Abbotsford

]]> 490 no The challenges of shellfish farming in BC  In British Columbia, shellfish hatcheries face significant challenges due to annual mortality events, linked to factors like marine heat waves, infectious agents, ocean acidification, and climate change. Guest: Dr. Timothy Green, Canada Research Chair in Shellfish Health and Genetics Tue, 31 Oct 2023 14:41:11 -0000 full Corus Radio  In British Columbia, shellfish hatcheries face significant challenges due to annual mortality events, linked to factors like marine heat waves, infectious agents, ocean acidification, and climate change. Guest: Dr. Timothy Green, Canada Research Chair in Shellfish Health and Genetics  In British Columbia, shellfish hatcheries face significant challenges due to annual mortality events, linked to factors like marine heat waves, infectious agents, ocean acidification, and climate change.

Guest: Dr. Timothy Green, Canada Research Chair in Shellfish Health and Genetics

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