Over the years as an animal activist I’ve shown many films of graphic animal cruelty, both in class rooms and out in the streets. Except for the granddaddy of them all, 1981’s The Animals Film, there is very little art about them. Mostly, they’re just blood and guts. And I’m a big believer in showing […]
Apr 22, 2021
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It’s the 51st anniversary of Earth Day, and we can finally dare to celebrate. Yes, we have a climate change crisis on our hands. Yet the White House just announced the U.S. will cut greenhouse gas emissions 50% by 2030. Solar, wind, and other renewable energy sources will power us forward.
by Contributor on Tuesday Apr 06 2021
Rossland Public Library is pleased to announce that Stacey Boden is the new Library Director. Submitted
Books of My Life
Q and A with Stacey Boden, who we are pleased to announce is Rossland’s new Library Director.
Many patrons will remember Stacey from her time as Interim Director just over a year ago. Stacey comes to us with an impressive resume of library - related experience, most recently at the Trail Public Library. Stacey’s volunteer contributions to Women Against Violence Against Women as well as the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre in Vancouver shaped her interest in a career in public service and honed her keen interest in the importance of providing welcoming, safe, community spaces. Stacey lives in Trail with her husband and two wonderful children and loves to read as much as possible. When not reading, Stacey enjoys camping and is learning to appreciate winter sports.
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Can you be vegan and still love fashion?
On this episode of Fashion Fix Charli Howard finds out about veganism and fashion with actor, activist and podcaster Evanna Lynch. You might know her as Luna Lovegood in the Harry Potter films. She’s been vegan since 2013, was a vegetarian from the age of 11 and loves her fashion. Here are a few of the things we learned from their meeting. Listen to the episode here.
What is vegan fashion?
“It s just basically not wearing any animal products,” explains Evanna. “People think about their diet first, but there s so many materials that are made of animal skins… So leather is a big one that s animal skin, fur is obviously one, that s a big one.silk and feather down that ll be in coats as well. Any material that is made from an animal is a no no. It s just trying to show that animals are not commodities, they re not machine parts that you just pick apart and use for your own gain. We have technology where we can make better products now