Power really does rest in the hands of the few
…banks, with disproportionate power over the global economy.” Of those companies there is a “super-entity” of 147 even more tightly knit companies. Less than 1% controls 40% of the wealth…
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Top Asks for Climate Action: Report Card (2017)
Enhancing the ability of local governments across Canada to act on greenhouse gas emissions is both a powerful opportunity and an absolute necessity for meeting Canada’s climate commitments says the first…
Municipalities stake a claim for more balanced mining rules in BC
…Mining operations offer significant opportunities for local communities, bringing great potential for jobs, development, and growth. On the other hand, mining operations can also affect communities in adverse ways, from…
Innovative Strategies: Ideas for Sustainable Communities
Innovative Strategies: Ideas for Sustainable Communities is a collection of articles by prominent local politicians, environmentalists, and community leaders who demonstrate how to turn progressive ideas into action. It is…
Mining: The Challenge for BC Local Governments
…communities, bringing great potential for jobs, development, and growth. On the other hand, mining operations can affect communities in adverse ways, from compromising drinking water and air quality to reducing…
Dynamic Downtowns: Using Heritage to Build Strong, Vibrant Downtowns
…represent examples of how some BC communities are incorporating heritage buildings into their downtown revitalization. The “Tools in the Toolkit” and “Checklist for Communities” sections bring together an approach for…
McGann Bursary
…the Dennis McGann Bursary. This one-time bursary program is designed for those studying or planning to study Communications who demonstrate a commitment to the issues and actions affecting working people….
Education trends in Canada
…style. Unfortunately, there seems to be a lack of research validating computers over other basic skills. In fact, in the heart of Silicon Valley, many computer executives are sending their…
Build a better waterfront with nature
…itching to redesign West Vancouver’s waterfront, so he volunteered for the public Engineering Advisory Committee at the District of West Vancouver. Once he was on the committee, he sat down…
Tuning in to October 15th: A Day-long Learning & Connecting Session for Local Electeds
…across Canada. Earnscliffe offers services in the areas of campaign and coalition management, community acceptance, government relations, public policy, strategic communications, and digital advocacy. Date and Location Sunday, July 24,…
BC communities make room for solar power
Last month, thirty-six BC communities adopted a policy requiring all new homes to be solar ready, meaning they will be built with space to accommodate a solar hot water heating…
Canadian Opera Company is Abuzz with Bees
The Canadian Opera Company in Toronto is doing their part to stop the decline of bee populations in North America by installing two honey bee hives on the roof of…