E-Newsletter (February 2016)
Read the full February Briefing Notes High Ground: Tools for Engaged Leaders, our 2016 Civic Governance Forum, is just weeks away! The final program is posted on our website. So…
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Woodworking unions and environmentalists propose bold new plan to protect forests and jobs while fighting climate change
…is expected to give BC a leadership role in finding the sustainable solutions that were needed during the Copenhagen climate negotiations. Read the full news release on the CCPA website….
Partners for Climate Action
…the Canadian constituent of the ICLEI’s Cities for Climate Protection (CCP) association, which is comprised of over 900 communities across the globe. Find out more information on the PCP website….
FCM posts sustainable bylaw library
The FCM (Federation of Canadian Municipalities) now has a collection of sustainable by-laws posted on their website. The site breaks by-laws down into categories: Brownfields, Energy Transportation, Waste, Water and…
Whistler 2020
…long-term sustainability plan and integrated community sustainability plan. It outlines the goals and vision of the communities and lays out the strategies for getting there. Check out the website here….
New West school district says goodbye to bottled water
…in school facilities and promote public water use through an educational program. CUPE staff and trustee Lori Watts were behind the motion. Read the full story at the CUPE website….
City of Edmonton signs on to Global Cities Covenant on Climate Change
…originated from the World Mayors Summit on Climate held in November 2010. City Council approved signing the Covenant on February 29, 2012. Read more at the City of edmonton website….
A Canadian Energy Strategy: Why Should Local Governments Care?
Canada’s federal and provincial governments are actively developing a national energy strategy, and there are compelling reasons for municipalities to become a bigger part of this conversation. Municipalities can play…
Community considers zoning legislation to allow commercial medical marijuana grow-ops
Sechelt BC has agreed to consider draft legislation that allows rezoning for commercial medical marijuana grow-op industries. The first step will be a series of public hearings on the matter….
Catalyzing Youth & Intergenerational Conversations
…people in small and large communities and will showcase examples of communities like Hampton, Virginia, San Francisco and Eston, Saskatchewan which are leading the change in youth engagement. Featuring a…
Jack Layton’s letter to Canadians
…for change can actually bring about change. In the months and years to come, New Democrats will put a compelling new alternative to you. My colleagues in our party are…
Global Action Plan: Community Lifestyles Campaign
The Community Lifestyles Campagin targets the household and community level, and aims at establishing “EcoTeams” to work through the “EcoTeam Workbook”. EcoTeams are give the opportunity to become informed on…