Port Moody bylaw bans sale of shark fin
…to ban the possession, sale, trade and distribution of shark fin products, a move mayor Mike Clay hopes paves the way for other municipalities to follow suit. Read more at canada.com….
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E-newsletter (June 2019)
Briefing Notes for June 2019 includes how education funding compares across Canada, accessing period products in schools, and a revolutionary greenhouse project in Saskatchewan. Read full Briefing Notes…
Green Collar Jobs
…as state governments mandate that more energy come from renewables. The article discusses the characteristics of green jobs as well as the upsides and possible downsides of a more green…
Building a new economy
…business above all else, fostering an environment where corruption and competition are rampant. Switching to a values-based operating system will support social and environmental justice while minimizing foreign debt and…
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Surrey’s Living Books program will lend local experts
…available on loan for ½ hour to 45 minute conversations. The program is about sharing information and experience, and building community amongst Surrey’s diverse populations. Read more at Good Culture….
Multi-Material BC and Local Governments: Will the New Industry-run Recycling System Cause Backsliding?
…pressure on the producers to encourage better recovery rates and lower volumes of printed paper and packaging. These concerns have been compounded by the short timeframe municipalities have been given…
The 2011 Most Sustainable Cities in Canada
The most recent Corporate Knights Sustainable Cities ranking gave top marks to Vancouver, Victoria and Toronto for their commitments to ecological integrity, economic security, infrastructure and built environment, governance and…
Infrastructure Stimulus Fund In Ontario
The Ontario Infrastrucure Fund aims to accelerate infrastructure investments to foster a competitive environment which attracts businesses and creates employment opportunities. Projects are jointly funded by the federal and Ontario…
Rising oceans wash away coastlines as debate rages – to fight or flee
…from the relentless sea. Places experimenting with retreat have adopted various strategies including breaching seawalls to create salt marshes and moving entire villages to higher ground. Read more at canada.com…
Free energy efficiency assessments
Help your communities with meeting your Bill 27 targets with free energy efficiency assessments offered by LiveSmart BC. Just click on the map here to find the Business Energy Advisors…
What’s the Big Deal About CETA?
Canada-Europe Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) is generating serious questions and concerns from local governments across Canada. Municipalities, local government associations and school boards have passed resolutions expressing…