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Ian Soutar: Nickel Iron Batteries

June 10, 2014 · Leave a comment

New old story of a battery type with a proven track record, but that has been stopped production in North America.

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Overcoming obstacles

January 25, 2014 · Leave a comment

A campaigner for The Land Conservancy shares some key considerations when we run into obstacles..

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Ann Baird – building a home for 500 years

January 25, 2014 · Leave a comment

A thought leader in COB construction shares the many benefits of building their home. It’s attracted world-wide attention. For the latest info checkout their blog This was recorded before a Community School Interview in 2009

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Accelerate Tectoria – early signs of success

January 21, 2014 · Leave a comment

The Accelerate Tectoria mission is simple: To increase the number of successful technology companies that start and grow in the Greater Victoria area. Here are some early signs that a business idea may succeed. To view others talking about technology

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Co-op housing as a land-trust

February 22, 2013 · Leave a comment

A Victoria based co-op is granted permission to become a land trust. Shared at the Village Building forum. For more clips on Community Land Trusts

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Mike Lewis: Building a Community Land Trust

February 10, 2013 · Leave a comment

Introducing the idea of a community land trust , given at the Village Building Forum in Victoria, BC . To view the complete playlist

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Why municipalities are looking at community land trusts

February 1, 2013 · Leave a comment

Mike Lewis of Community Renewal gives three reasons why Community Land Trusts can play a significant role in their providing affordable housing. To view a playlist on this topic

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NY Loft in a heritage Nanaimo home

December 14, 2012 · Leave a comment

Rebuilding a home with energy efficiency in mind.

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Arriving, and finding place in Victoria

December 3, 2012 · 2 Comments

Home, work, connections, and family come together in a new city in less than two years after arriving. This is a heartwarming and encouraging story that points at a path that is open to many during times of change.

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Briony Penn: easing the change process

November 27, 2012 · Leave a comment

Looking at change: steps to take.. Starting small and build confidence Surround with profound people and influences Having mobility into different sectors of society Getting out of your comfort zones Be prepared, and adapt Recognizing who you are ( in