The proof is in. Housing is more unaffordable than ever
Canada’s affordability crisis is the result of deliberate planning decisions
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How to be eco-friendly when mowing your lawn
Helping insects survive is more valuable than practically anything else we do to help nature
The cities are taking over Canadian politics
Recognizing the political power of Canadian cities has become a core element of national politics
As the 9-to-5 workday fades, the food industry prepares to benefit
The 9-to-5 workday was already in a fragile state but the pandemic has likely finished it. This could create a variety of opportunities for the food industry
Eating human food could mean trouble for urban coyotes, study shows
New U of A research illustrates link between anthropogenic diet, human-like gut bacteria and poor health
As Canadians flee cities, rural living gets its mojo back
Starbucks will close 300 restaurants in Canada by March. Other chains will likely follow suit. But have no fear, chains will surely open other stores but certainly not in city centres
Fake commuting for a coffee is healthy and normal
People need to get replenished, energized and to physically separate themselves from the workplace, even if it’s home
Better-designed buildings make people’s lives easier
Tomasz Sztuk of Sztuk Architecture explains why focus on long-term sustainability, efficiency and good detailing pays off
Food-related issues are widening Canada’s rural-urban gap
For years, farmers have tried to tell their stories through social media and elsewhere – and too often failed
Canada needs to become more densely populated
We need a larger internal market that would create economies of scale and further economic productivity growth
Calgary rated most livable city in Canada, 4th in world
New survey rates Calgary behind only Vienna, Melbourne and Osaka. Vancouver and Toronto also made it into the top 10
Integrate Canada’s forgotten Indigenous into the urban mainstream
We need to follow the example set by New Zealand, which gave the Māori the economic, educational and social help they needed, while allowing them to preserve their culture
