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Aging Canada to Strain Transit, Infrastructure

A new report warns that an aging Canadian population will drive up infrastructure costs in public transit, water management, and roads and sidewalks.
17 February 2009 - 8:00am
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Suburbs Not Socially Alienating?

Suburban areas have long been characterized as being socially isolating -- keeping many residents indoors and insulated from socializing or even knowing their closest neighbors. But a new study argues that cities are actually more socially isolating.
25 November 2006 - 1:00pm
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High Rise Granny Flats Help Families Afford New Condos

Income from rental suites incorporated to a new condominium project in Vancouver offer mortgage help to families and affordable housing for young singles and seniors.
23 October 2006 - 11:00am
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Suburbs Are Making Canadians Fatter

A new study in Canada provides additional evidence linking the obesity epidemic in North America with suburban sprawl.
24 August 2006 - 12:00pm
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