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B.C. First Nation unveils solar power project
The T’Sou-ke First Nation in Sooke has become the largest solar energy producing community in B.C. Solar energy will power a large portion of the community’s infrastructure and provide hot…
Vancouver plans for more mid-rise development
Many of Vancouver’s transit corridors are comprised of single family dwellings and low rise apartments, but as the city plans for population increases it is looking at mid-rise developments as…
New Solutions: Hub Schools
…a community hub by night. Schools throughout the Metro Vancouver region are now offering ESL classes, art and sports programs plus community services. Read the full story in The Tyee. …
How one BC municipality is getting people to actually read public notices
…amendments so residents can more easily understand them, and respond. “We’ve received a lot of feedback from different community groups with compliments saying how they feel that we’re doing a…
CCPA-NS releases first ever Alternative Municipal Budget
…budget cycle. The Alternative Budget contains 65 action items and their estimated costs. It includes strategic investments in community centres and recreation programs, in early learning, in food security, in…
Food Security for All
Toronto’s “The Stop” is not a typical foodbank. In addition to giving groceries, it also provides meals prepared from local foods, a community garden for patrons, and important community connections….
Nanaimo’s willingness to vote in civic elections has been waning each year
” low voter turnout in municipal elections means that only a small proportion of community members are choosing the path for the entire community.” – Charley Beresford Occupy the Ballot…
New CEA Funding Guide
The Community Energy Association has just released its 2008 funding guide. Funding Your Community Energy Initiatives is a guide to funding and resources for local governments. Click here to see the…
High Ground Youth Delegation
…it takes to build sustainable, equitable, and inclusive communities in BC and the inspiration to be a part of it. We encourage students from all backgrounds to apply! So, if…
Serrania del Darien Rainforest in Columbia to be protected through carbon credits
The Acandi peoples of Columbia are about to become the first community in Columbia to manage and care for forests through conservation offsets. With the help of Anthropologist, Brodie Ferguson,…
Fundraiser – Columbia Institute & Partners in the Horn of Africa
Under the banner, “Building Community… at Home and in the Horn,” we held our first fundraiser in partner with Parnters in the Horn of Africa on November 30, 2015 at…