Buffy Sainte-Marie says her career has lived at the intersection of social activist and artist. She points out that artists tell the stories of our times in ways that resonate.

Steve Burton, following a terrifying bout of food poisoning, changed his purpose in life and now he’s working with food producers to help them ensure the food you eat is safe.

No matter the arguments for or against climate, the design of cities has to change. That is according to Darryl Condon, a civic design specialist, who says it’s a change that includes fewer cars, better transit, greater density and liveable spaces to make city living fun and affordable.

We need to keep our climate goals in perspective, according to author and investor Gianni Kovacevic. He points out that about half of the world’s population is either just entering or about to enter the consumer class.

Dr. Jeffrey Bland is the father of functional medicine. He says, “We’re in a time of revolution. This transition into the 21st century with biomedicine and our understanding of the origin of health and disease is truly epicly changing.”

"We probably will see fast economic growth this year and perhaps next year as well, close to Ontario, so we'll be right near the top of the heap of the provincial growth rankings."

Fewer cars. Better transit. More useful public spaces. Affordable housing. A stronger sense of community. That is the vision, based on the results of an online survey that asked participants to envision the downtown of 2040.

Are changes in behavior and the advances in alternative energy production opening up new possibilities? Professor Tim Flannery, the former Australian Climate Commissioner, thinks so.

In 1973, Dr. Steven Aung, from his new home in Edmonton, introduced Canada to Traditional Chinese Medicine. At the time of his arrival in Canada, Dr. Aung was an accredited Medical Doctor and a Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner.

Adrian Corless is the past CEO of Carbon Engineering, a company that is literally eating carbon from the air and mixing it with hydrogen and turning it into fuel.

“In a country that is so wealthy and prosperous, how is it that we cannot find a way to share that wealth and well-being and that opportunity for all Canadians?” That is the question posed by Adam Fair of Prosper Canada, an organization that is addressing poverty.

Dr. Michael Dixon and his team have figured out how to grow tomatoes in space and anywhere on earth, including the Canadian high arctic.

Vicki Saunders is the driving force behind SheEO, an investment fund aimed at empowering women entrepreneurs through “Radical Generosity.”

Dimitri Pantazopoulos is the only person who called the 2013 correctly in British Columbia’s last general election. He takes us inside the world of polling – a world he says is complex.

Shauna Sylvester is the driving force behind “Renewable Cities,” a conference that became a network focused on what cities can do to become 100% renewable – and it’s gone global.

Ross Beaty founded more than 12 resource based companies before switching to green power. Beaty discusses why his business focus changed and where he sees the future in energy.

Marta Cunningham is the American documentary film producer of "Valentine Road," a film that looks inside this world. It looks at both sides of the murder of Lawrence King, a young man who was shot by a fellow classmate because he let it be known he liked another male.

“We’ve seen market volatility before and we’ll see it again." That is according to Murray Leith, the head of research at Odlum Brown. He points out fluctuations are a natural part of the investment cycle.

There are a number of reasons why the rates of young entrepreneurs are dropping. They include, but are not limited to: a) high education debts upon graduation, b) a strong job market, c) high risk and d) a very complex business landscape.

David MacDonald is the driving force behind the Clubhouse movement in British Columbia. It is a model of helping people transition from illness to wellness, a program that provides assistance, skills training and a network of support.