Winnipeg’s statue cleansing a distortion of history
The mayor is misreading the events of the Northwest Rebellion and romanticizing a nasty moment in our country’s history…
Why won’t you clean up after your dog?
Clearly signs don’t work; video surveillance isn't effective; handing the culprit a bag only works if you witness the event; and enforcement is hit or miss…
Municipalities, utilities on the front lines of extreme weather
Smart Energy Communities are not only more resilient, they also create new opportunities for local economic development, lower energy costs and a cleaner environment…
Epidemic of illegal firearms overwhelms Canadian cities
Corrections institutions are merely holding facilities with few effective rehabilitative programs. They must have programs for safe, effective reintegration…
Municipalities must take the lead in getting the lead out
The astonishing levels of lead in Canada’s drinking water requires action. That means taking simple measures at the local level, aided by federal incentives…