Lisa Van de Ven
Lisa Van de Ven is a freelance journalist in Toronto.
Lisa Van de Ven is a freelance journalist in Toronto.
Topics: Ethical Living | Environment
Musician Sarah Harmer, who grew up on a farm next to the proposed development, helped organize fundraising concerts to bring attention to the issue
Topics: World | Environment
In Canada, where wind energy is newer, some communities are not consulted and environmental assessments are rare
Topics: Ethical Living | Religion
Rebel minister John Stephenson was jailed for trying to welcome both Black and white worshippers in 1799
Topics: World | Society
Once known as Motor City, Detroit's economy collapsed and it became one of the most derided communities in the United States. Now, it's in the throes of reinvention
Topics: Ethical Living | Society
With 20 percent of genes currently under patent, critics are turning to the courts to put the brakes on the biotech industry
Topics: Ethical Living | Health
Critics are turning to the courts to challenge commercial rights on human DNA
Topics: Ethical Living | Society
As they probe the mysteries of what makes the human heart sing, they have also found that being involved in something meaningful gives joy
Topics: Environment | Society
Think you're doing your bit for the environment? Here's the deal: you're just getting started