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Oakville author takes on global warming through veganism Michael Brunet wants to stave off the harmful effects of global warming on the planet and says becoming vegan is the way to do it. The Oakville author recently released his book Greedlicious, published by Chicago House Publishing, as a way to show its readers (particularly men) the positive effects going vegan can have on the body and society as a whole, he says. The book is aimed at helping people to save the planet from global food shortages, too. "It's a fast, fun read that motivates men to see that going vegan for at least six days a week is not only healthy, but will also help save the planet and our future grandkids in a really big way," said Brunet, "as the animal agricultural industry is the single-biggest source of greenhouse gas emissions on the planet and not enough people understand how bad global warming is about 37 | Thursday, September 10, 2015 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com I wrote Greedlicious because I want to live in a world with 95 per cent vegan and not the other way around. Going vegan has so many positive effects on society. Author of Greedlicious Michael Brunet Michael Brunet recently released his book Greedlicious, which talks of the positive effects going vegan can have on the body and society, overall. | screengrab from Youtube to get unless we take massive action to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions." Brunet says he was inspired to write his novel after watching Cowspiracy, a documentary by filmmakers Kip Andersen and Keegan Kuhn, which addresses the effects of cattle on the environment. "As a teenager, I had read the health benefits of going vegan, but this documentary really showed me the massive social harms consuming meat and diary was causing to our planet," he said. "So, I wrote Greedlicious because I want to live in a world with 95 per cent vegan and not the other way around. Going vegan has so many positive effects on society." A vegan is a strict vegetarian who does not eat meat or diary products and avoids using any animal products, such as leather. Brunet says those who change their diets to that of a vegan's will not only get healthier, but also gain more energy and increase their life expectancy. "Not to mention, it will also save them about $1,300 a year per person on food expenses," he added. For more information on Brunet or his book, visit www.greedlicious.com. The River and The Road brings folk-rock fusion to The Marquee pub Friday The River and The Road is bringing its folk-rock fusion to Sheridan College's The Marquee pub tomorrow (Friday). The Vancouver-based band recently released its new record, Headlights, which was produced by Jamey Koch, of The Tragically Hip fame. "The album hums with a mosaic of harmonies and has a fluidity that is reminiscent of Crosby, Stills & Nash and Ryan Adams," stated a media release. "From the dazzling complexity of their ballad Coulee (The Prairie Song), to the foot-stompin', head-noddin' Child With A Gun, to their infectious Strange Disease -- this is one addictive and enduring record." In the band's short history together, it has grown from a busking duo to an internationally-touring quartet. The group features: singer/guitarist Andrew Phelan, singer/banjo player Keenan Lawlor, drummer Cole George and bassist John Hayes. "They've stitched their name into the musical fabric of Australia, and have dug into the corners of Canada, completing two coast-to-coast tours in less than 2 years," stated the release. The Marquee is located at Sheridan College's Oakville campus at 1430 Trafalgar Rd. For more on the band, visit www.facebook.com/ theriverandtheroad. For more arts news, visit insidehalton.com/oakville-on General $8.50 | Children & Seniors $6.50 | All seats Tues $5.00 The River and The Road is coming to Sheridan College's The Marquee pub tomorrow (Friday) night. From left are bandmembers: Keenan Lawlor, Andrew Phelan, Cole George and John Hayes. | photo courtesy MapleMusic Recordings SHOWTIMES fOR SEPTEMBER 11 - 17 NEW THIS WEEK: THE VISIT, A WALK IN THE WOODS, MR. HOLMES Inside Out (G) Fri - Thu: 1:00, 3:10 In the Arts... Halton Green Screens Halton Green Screens presents Just Eat It: A Food Waste Story today (Thursday) at 7 p.m. at Film.ca Cinemas, 171 Speers Rd., followed by a backyard composting demo. The cost is $5 (adult) and $2 (student). Art on the Bluffs The opening reception for the Art on the Bluffs exhibit is tomorrow (Friday), 7-9 p.m., at the Sovereign House, 7 West River St. It features works from artists Bernadette Duzyk (traditional Chinese brush paintings), Mary Jeanne Mailloux and Michelle Nettleton (water colours and other mediums). The show continues Sept. 12, 13, 16, 19, 20, 23 between 1-4 p.m. The Transporter: Refuelled (PG) La Boheme Sun: 1:00 Wed: 7:00 Fri - SaT, Mon - Wed: 5:15, 7:15, 9:25 Sun: 5:15, 9:25 Thu: 9:25 The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (PG) Fri - Tue: 4:30, 7:00 Wed: 4:30 Thu: 7:00 The Visit (PG) Fri - SaT, Mon - Wed: 1:20, 3:20, 5:20, 7:30, 9:30 Sun: 3:20, 7:30, 9:30 Thu: i :20, 3:20, 7:30, 9:30 Mr. Holmes (PG) Fri - SaT, Mon - Thu: 1:10, 3:40, 6:30, 8:45 Sun: 1:10, 6:30, 8:45 A Walk In The Woods (14A) Fri - Wed: i :30, 4:00, 6:45, 9:00 Thu: i :30, 4:00, 6:45 No Escape (14A) Fri - SaT, Mon - Tue, Thu: 9:25 Shaun the Sheep Movie (G) Fri - Wed: 2:45 What We Did On Our Holiday (PG) Fri - Thu: 12:45 171 Speers Road, Oakville (at Kerr St.) | 905-338-6397 (MEWS) www.film.ca