Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Making Communities 'Fire Smart'
27 October 2007 - 4:00am
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Canada has already seen devastating urban forest fires, and some communities are preparing for the worst by adopting "FireSmart" principles into their bylaws.
Ontario's Election Campaign Ignoring Roads, Bridges
1 October 2007 - 4:00am
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
The deterioration of Ontario's aging roadways and bridges isn't emerging as an issue in Provincial elections.
Homelessness One Of Canada's 'Defining Social Issues'
9 July 2007 - 6:24am
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
A new report cites poverty and a lack of a national housing strategy for the dramatic increase in homelessness in Canada.
Quebec to Collect Canada's First Carbon Tax
9 June 2007 - 4:00am
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Quebec will be the first province in Canada to impose a carbon tax, which will be used to fund public transit and other green energy initiatives.
Guerrilla Gardeners Launch Attack On Downtown
5 July 2005 - 5:00am
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Anonymous gardeners try to reduce urban ugliness.
Cars Killing Suburban Dwellers But Not By Accidents
12 February 2005 - 7:00am
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
The problem is that suburban and rural dwellers are much more likely to drive everywhere, and that means they have a higher chance of being obese or overweight, a health lobby group says.
Women Dislike Commuting, Study Finds
4 December 2004 - 11:00am
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
National study of quality of life among women finds that quality of life measurements need to look beyond income.






