Vancouver's broadsheet daily, the Sun, had a new editor for its Saturday edition.
David Suzuki was at the helm for a special green issue with an environmental focus.
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newspaper is a group effort, so the end result doesn't wholly reflect the
policies of the Foundation, but it was very exciting to be able to share the
latest news about global warning and sustainability with such a large audience. Projects like this are a great way to reach those who aren't already part of the
Suzuki Nation!
Our thanks to the staff of the Vancouver Sun for their
enthusiasm and hard work. This special edition is full of interesting
stories.
Lora Bruncke
Way to woo women! We may be your hope, Dr. Suzuki. After recently moving to the Okanagan, I am hearing all kinds of stories about Canadian women not giving up. But they, like you, are screaming at deaf ears. Women in Vernon have been telling men for years that pesticides may be hurting the children. A friend, who was a public health nurse years ago, was one of a group who tried to stop big business from sending baby powder formula to Africa. African babies died of dysentry from bad water instead of starvation - torture for the mothers, not to mention messy. Many women are still fighting. With men like you and Mr. Gore, and many others of course, we may be able to take down the military man!! Go Dr. Suzuki!
Rob Matthews
I'm a little disappointed to see that the Vancouver Sun requires a subscription to read this issue. Given the overall message of goodwill, personal responsibility, and proliferation of education, I was expecting to be encouraged (or at least able) to read the issue.
Justin Smallbridge
That subscription-only firewall is, sadly, standard procedure throughout the CanWest newspaper division when it comes to web content.
We like to think that maybe offering free total access to a special issue like, say, the David-Suzuki-guest-edited Green Edition might be a way to get more subscribers.