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Canada’s energy strategy: it’s not just a federal-provincial issue

…are strong arguments for municipalities becoming a bigger part of this process. Rising public sector energy costs and community energy security questions – as well as local economic and environmental…

Bolivia to pass historic bill that gives legal rights to nature

…balance, and restoration,” and will require the government to “assess the ecological impact of all economic activity, to carry out ecological audits of all private and state companies; to regulate…

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Our blog delivers provocative commentary on public issues that shape our daily lives. Contributors offer policy solutions and commentary on a range of issues, including economic transition, the broad impact…

Cambridge Ontario goes for the gold

…will result in much lower energy costs. It takes only between 3-5 years to gain back the extra costs. Councillor Pam Wolf believes “Advertising our community as a gold community…

Going Local: Inspirational Stories of Local Government and Local Economy in BC

…of life in their communities. As communities face the future, local government leaders are asking themselves what they can do to protect and strengthen their local economies. This publication provides…

What you need to know about child labour in BC

…those under eighteen. Clearly, BC is not in compliance with this commitment that was enacted in June 2017. British Columbians support better protection for children and youth. In our poll…

THE PROGRAM ON WATER GOVERNANCE

The Program on Water Governance (PoWG) conducts basic research on water management, engages the wider community in outreach and education on water issues, and facilitates dialogue on water governance between…

BC municipalities worry CETA will impact their buy-local policies

The buy local movement is picking up steam in BC. Local procurement policies are viewed as a way to strengthen communities, both economically and socially. These policies could be undone,…

2012 Green Jobs BC Conference: Good Jobs for a Green Future

The conference will bring together 200-300 British Columbians from across the Labour and Environmental movements, as well business, First Nations, community, government, and other sectors interested in building a strong…

Faced with declining enrollment Toronto School Board may have to close 171 schools

…kids have increasingly complex needs and we could be putting in mental health centres, health centres and programs for seniors” to better serve communities. Read more in the Toronto Star. …

Electricity bills in Ontario set to rise $300 a year by the end of 2011

come by 2012. These increased rates will stem from new wind, solar and biomass energy projects that are expected to provide cleaner air and a new economic future. BEC Green…

Municipal resources for healthy cities during extreme-heat events

…BC health authorities and emergency preparedness organizations exploring challenges and priorities are in planning for extreme heat. Links to and comparison of extreme heat response planning documents from BC municipalities,…