Stefan Labbé covers climate and environment solutions for Glacier Media’s Central Desk. He tells stories about how people are responding to problems linked to climate change — from the energy transition to migration and everything in between. Labbé's writing, photography and documentary work have appeared in dozens of publications, including The Guardian, The Tyee, the Globe & Mail and PBS Newshour. Stefan holds a Master’s of Journalism from the University of British Columbia.

Peter studied Marine Biology, Zoology and Forestry the University of British Columbia and has used that science-based foundation as a technical communications specialist to advance a better understanding of wood products, sustainability, construction and the forest sectors. He has more than 30 years experience dealing with regulatory, environmental, sustainability and operational issues. He is National Sustainability Manager for the Canadian Wood Council (CWC), a technical and knowledge transfer organization, which provides free technical support to designers, installers, contractors, building and fire officials, owners and regulators to build a strong wood culture in Canada through education, training and awareness. He regularly presents on achieving greater sustainability, durability, the bio-economy, Low Carbon construction and the appropriate use of wood in Asia, Europe and throughout North America to design professionals, contractors, educators, regulators and building officials. He is a member and session facilitator with the UN Committee on Forests and the Forest Industry, a member of the Team of Specialists of the UNECE Forestry and Timber section.

Rachel Thexton has two decades of experience in strategic communications, specializing in PR for real estate developers and corporate clients . Rachel supports developers, and others in the real estate industry, through corporate communications, PR for project launches, and managing issues related to crisis and reputation. Rachel helps to develop engagement plans for projects that face community opposition. Rachel excels at developing effective communications campaigns that help clients to tell their story in a cluttered landscape. Using personalized outreach, Rachel guides clients in reaching diverse audiences via news, social media, and a variety of additional digital and connection channels.

Zack is the 3rd generation in this family run real estate and development company. Zack is a graduate of the Integrated Engineering program from the University of British Columbia as well as a multi-engine, instrument Rated Pilot certified with Transport Canada to fly nine different types of aircrafts. Zack started at Cape as a site laborer and assistant to the foreman and took the leadership & knowledge he learned from site to head office moving up the company ranks to his current role as President. Zack has worked with the team to implement technologies to streamline and integrate processes while increasing communication and productivity amongst across the company, expanding the business to cities across North America. Zack is passionate about the community and is on the board of JCC Sports Dinner, the Vancouver Canadians Change Up Program, in addition to being the Director of the Schwartzman Family Housing Society, who’s mandate is to provide achievable housing for local families.

Chris Hill, CPA CMA, is President of BCollective Homes, a Vancouver-based design build firm specializing in Passive House, net zero and high-performance homes. Chris was previously the CFO of Passive House Canada and an active member of the high-performance building community. His professional accomplishments include: Master Residential Builder – CHBA; Certified Passive House Tradesperson; and Board Member for Passive House Canada Board and the Safer Home Standards Society. Chris was the HAVAN recipient for the 2021 ‘Trailblazer of the Year’ Award.