The second annual EPIC sustainability conference hit Vancouver April 18-20. We stop by to ask if conscious consumerism is really how to save the planet.\r\n

On March 22, 2008, Tibetan supporters marched to protest the Chinese crackdown on the Tibet uprising. Some activists are calling for an Olympic boycott. Alan Clements, an American author/activist living in Vancouver, believes we should take a different route.

Depending on who you ask, Vancouver's local music scene is non-existent at best, or the best kept secret. I interview 4 participants to get the real scoop behind what's wrong with the scene, and what can be done about it.

The end of cheap fossil fuels is coming. Will Vancouver be ready? Rex Weyler, author/ecologist and member of the newly formed Vancouver Peak Oil Executive, aim to spread awareness of peak oil.\r\n

In Part Two, Robin interviews the bands Black Mountain, Low vs Diamond, and The Airborne Toxic Event. He also talks with music fans, panty vendors, asking what they liked the best and worst about the Pemberton Festival.

Kicking off with a train ride on the Whistler Mountaineer, Robin Esrock (host of Word Travels) heads up to the first annual Pemberton Festival. Watch as Robin braves traffic woes, port 'o toilets, and some excellent bands at BC's largest rock concert ever. Part one features interviews with Grand Ole Party and Chromeo.

VJ Matt Anderson sat down with Staind lead singer Aaron Lewis on the eve of their concert at GM Place. The two talk about snowmobiling in Whistler, the current state of the music industry, and BC's legendary bud.

Over the past 18 months, detached feet have been washing ashore on BC's coast. The story has reached international status, as investigators on both sides of the border have no idea where the feet came from. But they are discovering more clues. Matt Anderson explores the latest news on the mystery feet.

VJ host Matthew Anderson caught up with Brian Bell to discuss Weezer's new album, the success of Pork & Beans video, and why the internet has changed how bands relate to their fans.

In an interview with Robin Esrock, pop stars Girlicious talk politics. Tiffanie speaks about her love for Obama and does a surprisingly good Sarah Palin impression.

Emily Jubenvill was recently voted Canada’s Greenest Person... and she’s only 22! Vancouver VJ Ian MacKenzie interviews Emily to find out what it really means to live a green lifestyle.