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An East Vancouver school on the verge of being shut down due to decreased enrollment is hoping to attract new students by introducing multicultural arts-based programs. Read article in Vancouver…
The International Energy Agency (IEA) is warning that time is running out for halting the dangerous effects of climate change. The agency is warning that current fuel-based energy initiatives that…
…happen organically. All it takes is brave politicians and bureaucrats willing to rethink zoning bylaws.” Todd Hirsch is the Calgary-based chief economist of ATB Financial and author of ‘The Boiling…
…learning tool in curriculum. Known benefits of school-based food programs include, a decrease in bullying and vandalism, improved nutrition and academic scores, greater community connections and support for local farmers….
…service model bringing more Ontario food into a municipally run cafeteria • In 2008 Markham committed to procuring no less than 10 per cent Local Food Plus (LFP) certified Ontario…
Once opposed to the Housing First model to help his city’s homeless population, Medicine Hat Mayor Ted Clugston is now a convert. This story was told as part of the Poverty-Free…
The City of Edmonton Aggregate Recycling Programs recycles concrete, asphalt and other similar materials from reconstruction projects, private demolition and household renovations free of charge. The program provides an economical source…
…that calls for it to investigate a GMO-free zone for the area and request that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency reject the Arctic Apple application. Read more at Penticton Western News….
Our November edition of ‘Briefing Notes’ shares excerpts on affordable housing, land acknowledgements, car-free futures, solar panels, and more… Read full briefing notes…
…of nature’s free services without applying economic value to them. The report points out that deforestation costs millions of dollars in flooding, greenhouse gas emissions, and water purification- more money…
San Francisco is considering a proposal that would require businesses with more than 20 employees to provide commuting alternatives to the personal vehicle. The move is an attempt to reduce…
…HIV/AIDS. Activists suggest that housing is a key issue in preventing AIDS infection, and emphasize the need for secure, barrier-free housing for street-involved populations. Read the full story in The…