School Lands Bylaw in Cowichan Valley
…Sun about the role parents played in getting the bylaw amendments passed or click here to read an article about the impact the new bylaws will have on smaller communities….
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Cities deserve bigger share of tax dollars
…be replaced with one that gives cities more certainty over funding so they can partake in long term planning that will better communities. Read more at The Globe & Mail. …
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….
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…
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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…
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…
Income inequality in Canada rising faster than in the US
…question about fairness and can contribute to social tensions. In Canada, the gap between the rich and poor has widened over two decades, especially compared to our peer countries.” Read…
A Day in the Life of Our Taxes
Public health care, garbage pick up, safe food, clean water, public parks, emergency services, higher learning, the chance to live in great communities with the hope of reaching our personal…
New Report shows that Farmers’ Markets Contribute $3.09 Billion to Canadian Economy.
A report commissioned in 2008 by FMC (Farmers’ Market Canada ) has found that farmers’ markets have an economic impact of $3.09 billion dollars annually on the Canadian economy. The…
Metro Vancouver Debates Waste Incineration
Metro Vancouver’s proposed solid waste management plan is drawing fire over its waste incineration component. The region plans to increase recycling from 50% to 70% and burn the remaining 30%….