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Making Communities 'Fire Smart'

Canada has already seen devastating urban forest fires, and some communities are preparing for the worst by adopting "FireSmart" principles into their bylaws.

October 27, 2007 - Canadian Broadcasting Corporation

Ontario's Election Campaign Ignoring Roads, Bridges

The deterioration of Ontario's aging roadways and bridges isn't emerging as an issue in Provincial elections.

October 1, 2007 - Canadian Broadcasting Corporation

Homelessness One Of Canada's 'Defining Social Issues'

A new report cites poverty and a lack of a national housing strategy for the dramatic increase in homelessness in Canada.

July 9, 2007 - Canadian Broadcasting Corporation

Quebec to Collect Canada's First Carbon Tax

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.

June 9, 2007 - Canadian Broadcasting Corporation

Guerrilla Gardeners Launch Attack On Downtown

Anonymous gardeners try to reduce urban ugliness.

July 5, 2005 - Canadian Broadcasting Corporation

Cars Killing Suburban Dwellers But Not By Accidents

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.

February 12, 2005 - Canadian Broadcasting Corporation

Women Dislike Commuting, Study Finds

National study of quality of life among women finds that quality of life measurements need to look beyond income.

December 4, 2004 - Canadian Broadcasting Corporation

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