Buying locally made products is one of the easiest ways to build community and reduce one’s environmental footprint. The experience of shopping local might remind you of your parent’s generation, when growing your own food was common and local grocery stores were...

The holidays are a time of joy, family and fun. On the flip side, they can be expensive, a bit wasteful and make us keenly aware that not everyone plays on the same socio-economic field. So, how can we be charitable, reduce waste and save money at this hectic time...

After eight years of planning, development, hoping and dreaming, this month the W2 Community Media Arts Centre finally opened its doors. This ambitious project aims to serve the working class community of Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside—Canada’s poorest postal code,...

What is it about Labour Day that makes me feel like I still need to buy fresh pencils and a note pad? I’ve been out of school for five years, and yet September is still a time for a fresh start for me. There’s a sense of anticipation. A time for change. Time to...

Define and redefine your environment, your angel advisors, your ongoing education If you’re a social entrepreneur, you’re already hungry. You’re avidly searching for a unique niche in which you can make an impact. Living your life with meaning, and bringing...

{jcomments on}QUESTION: An anonymous SEE Change subscriber asks: Our team is ready to start-up our social venture and we’re really excited about it. Though, every time we think about the legalities of our venture, we feel a little lost and, quite frankly,...

The triple bottom line is, in my opinion, a wonderful way of measuring the true success of a business. When I think back to my economics undergrad, investment exams, and certification material, nowhere did the phrase “Triple Bottom Line” appear. I was taught that...