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…
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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,…
In German Suburb, Life Goes on Without Cars
…suburbanites and cars will drastically reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help combat global warming. Planners in California are currently looking to develop a car-reduced community on the outskirts of Oakland….
Transition Town Guelph
The Guelph Transition City Initiative is a group of concerned and active Guelph residents who have come together with the shared vision of turning our city into one of Canada’s…
2017 Home for Good: Building the Secure, Affordable Rental Stock We Need
Out of control housing costs for both ownership and rental aren’t just a Greater Vancouver phenomenon. Many B.C. and Canadian communities are experiencing a worsening, wickedly complex housing crisis that…