The introduction of all day kindergarten is causing some tension for parents and teachers alike. Although many parents and teachers agree the program will help youngsters with reading and arithmetic they feel the introduction of the program is rushed and poorly funded.
A new website that builds upon open data allows users to rate Toronto neighbourhoods. Information provided on the Wellbeing Toronto website is exhaustive, ranging from the number of car crashes in an area, to income and education levels. While some view the ranking system as potentially damaging to communities, many others are happy to have such data readily available, including non-profits who will use the information to target their resources to communities most in need.
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Planning & Land Use | July 6, 2011
Surrey and Osoyoos BC are among 7 Canadian cities taking part in the "Join Me on the Bridge" campaign calling for an end to violence against women in war torn countries.
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) created an interactive map highlighting the projects they have implemented across the world in an effort to combat or mitigate climate change.
C40 Cities is a network of cities around the world committed to combating climate change, and provides a platform for cities to share information, gather support and demonstrate leadership.
350 parts per million is the upper limit for carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, and anything above and beyond this level could result in human and natural catastrophes.
The Climate Action Network (CAN) is an international network of over 550 NGOs working to encourage governments and individuals to reduce human-caused climate change.
The Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) program is an association of municipal governments from across the nation that have committed to acting on climate change and reducing their greenhouse gas emissions.
Members of Vancouver based Recollective and Design Nerds have launched an interactive data-sharing site that celebrates green buildings, strategies and companies. Check it out here.
An ambitious social media campaign hopes to attract funds from all over the world to save a small parcel of Douglas Fir ecosystem on the southern tip of Vancouver Island.
