Clearing the air: How industry should respond to public concerns
In Prince George, Canfor accepted the challenge to address pollution issues. Other businesses can and should follow suit to deal with social conflicts…
Calgary’s 2026 Olympic bid needs real due diligence
Establish a business-focused bid committee and poll Calgary taxpayers on what they really want before committing to the Games…
A green city project in Russia comes alive
The project is supported by thorough research into what works best to create a green city, a large injection of funds and the participation of lots of volunteers…
Turning streets into destinations, one bench at a time
Outdoor furniture and art are more than add-ons in the greening of a city – they are essential parts of a healthy environment…
Beware the botnet, the 21st century’s horror story
The Internet of things has made us all vulnerable to the malicious work of web warriors, who are intent on upending the computer-controlled world…
Buildings must be the foundation of a green city
Building standards include energy balance and water use, health and well-being of occupants, pollution, transport, materials, waste and ecology…
Population growth slows in Calgary, Edmonton
‘The population growth … in Alberta has been lower since 2013-2014, coinciding with the commodities downturn that began in 2014,’ says StatsCan…
Stuck in traffic: why won’t Vancouver embrace Uber?
The benefits of ride-hailing services are many, for both individuals and communities. So what's the holdup in B.C.?…
The human payoff to urban green space
Part 2 in a five-part series: It's a matter of sanitation, hygiene, health and aesthetics, and mental well-being, among other things…
Calgary housing market moderately vulnerable: CMHC
‘Growth in employment and in the young adult population have helped support housing demand and price levels in Calgary’…