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Gold Trail BC School Trustees initiate anti-homophobia policy

The Gold Trail BC School District, encompassing Ashcroft, Cache Creek, Clinton, Lillooet and Lytton recently passed an anti-homophobioa policy. The decision to do so came up at a routine committee…

Grand Forks council oppose CETA agreement

…at possibly taking over management of our water, our waste and of our recycling – these are big companies. The thing that bothers me the most about CETA is the…

Future of the Region Sustainability Dialogues

The Future of the Region Sustainability Dialogues is the latest outreach component of the Sustainable Region Initiative. It is intended to stimulate discussion and debate among decision makers, and foster…

Food for Thought Forum Videos

…– Women Transforming Cities Claudia Li – Intercultural Food Engagement Andrew Mostad – Lantzville’s Agricultural Bylaw Bill Goodacre – Farmers Markets Doug Hillian – Food action in the Comox Valley…

Vancouver updates laws to accommodates growing urban agriculture movement

Under current municipal laws, food grown on residential land cannot be sold commercially, but city council has asked staff to remove legal impediments in order to encourage local food production,…

City of Surrey tracks progress towards Sustainability

The City of Surrey is launching a dashboard that allows the community to track the City’s progress towards sustainability. Some of the indicators tracked include: proximity of homes to amenities…

CCPA’s “Our Schools / Ourselves” Spring Issue

…it is. It includes contributions from top Canadian researchers, writers and activits and provides insight on how communities can best care for children and families. Find more information at CCPA….

Edmonton embarks on ambitious green plan

A comprehensive sustainable growth plan for Edmonton was approved by city council on July 20th. “The Way We Green describes a future Edmonton that is carbon-neutral, generates zero waste, is…

2015 Partners in Horn of Africa & Columbia Institute Gala

…of the Canadian Labour Congress will emcee the event. Proceeds raised at event to support sustainable community development, education, and leadership building projects in Canada and Ethiopia. View photos here….

HSBC–Climate Smart Initiative: Accelerating Climate Action through Business Engagement

…and set to wrap up in June 2020, Climate Smart is partnering with HSBC and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce to engage businesses in climate action in all regions and…

2016 FCM: Columbia Institute Evening Reception

The past year has brought significant changes: a shift in our federal government and with that a fresh focus on infrastructure and communities, and the signing of the historic climate…

Cowichan Valley, BC Issues Report Card on the Environment

…Water, Climate Change, Air Quality and Waste Management. The report card is but one piece of a larger plan for building a “strong, resilient community.” Find report card here.  …