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Trying to stop climate change? Eating plant-based is more helpful than eating local
18 May

Trying to stop climate change? Eating plant-based is more helpful than eating local

Posted by Guest Author

While eating locally sourced food is still beneficial to the community, it’s important to remember that you aren’t significantly lowering your carbon footprint, or helping out the climate, without reducing or cutting out animal-based products from your diet.

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How to support local vegan businesses while spicing up your time in isolation
08 May

How to support local vegan businesses while spicing up your time in isolation

Posted by Brianne Riehl

Retail sales are down across the country, restaurants being one of the hardest hit industries. This means that it’s more important than ever to be mindful about where and how we’re spending our money – particularly those of us who are fortunate enough to have the resources to do so amidst this time of financial distress for many.

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From Veganuary to lifelong vegan: Making the ethical commitment
27 Apr

From Veganuary to lifelong vegan: Making the ethical commitment

Posted by Tannis Larson

Stay focused on the ethical reasons for veganism. Remember that your pleasure and convenience aren’t worth compromising your values. Remember that with each meal or purchase, you are making a difference.

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COVID-19: A disaster of our own making
08 Apr

COVID-19: A disaster of our own making

Posted by Jen Flood

The relationship between animal consumption and human illness is well established. The widespread adoption of a plant-based (vegan) diet could protect us against future pandemics.

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Eating vegan on a budget
31 Mar

Eating vegan on a budget

Posted by Paige Campbell

As a recent university graduate, there are few things I know better than how to eat vegan on a budget, while still choosing healthy, whole-food options! I thought I’d share some of my go-to tips and tricks about how to eat vegan without breaking the bank.

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Tips for going (and staying) vegan!
23 Mar

Tips for going (and staying) vegan!

Posted by Lindsay Doucet

You might think going vegan will restrict or limit your diet, but on the contrary, it can open up a whole new array of ingredients, and new ways of thinking about food!

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Waste deep in the big muddy: Animal agriculture is drowning us in manure
23 Feb

Waste deep in the big muddy: Animal agriculture is drowning us in manure

Posted by David Steele

Canada is a land of incredible wealth and abundance. Giant houses, fancy cars, smart phones, computers, iPads. Our land stretches for thousands upon thousands of miles. We have recreational opportunities galore. There is more fresh water here than in any other country in the world. Canada is a breadbasket to the world. And we have way more poo per capita than almost any other country in the world!

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Confronting climate change: Those of us who understand must lead by example
10 Dec

Confronting climate change: Those of us who understand must lead by example

Posted by David Steele

Global warming is accelerating and we’re shockingly ill-equipped to stop it. Unless we act powerfully and quickly, we face catastrophe on a scale humanity has never seen. So, what are we going to do?

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We’ve been up to a lot!
21 Sep

We’ve been up to a lot!

Posted by Brianne Riehl

A Message from the President We’ve had an excellent and fulfilling 2019 so far, thanks to our dedicated board, trusty […]

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Ten reasons why I’m raising my child vegan
21 Sep

Ten reasons why I’m raising my child vegan

Posted by Sheri Lucas

I’ve been vegan since 2000 and have a 15 year old son. He reports that he is grateful to have been raised vegan – which included about 2.5 years of nursing – and expects to remain vegan. Below are ten reasons that help explain why I decided to raise my child vegan, and why I would do the same again were I to have another child.

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