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…
The Coronavirus – 1918 all over again?
We are no better prepared than we were for the great influenza pandemic of 1918…
Vancouver’s absurd housing market shuts out millennials
Is the affordability crisis – and the lack of government intervention – a metaphor for something much worse?…
When disasters strike, seniors need priority attention
The majority of deaths and injuries resulting from natural disasters involve seniors…
Our neighbourhoods strongly influence our health
The way our cities and towns have been built plays a large role in many of the health conditions that Canadians develop…
Municipalities need to rethink tax model
Property tax rates are much higher for businesses than home owners, which can cause serious problems, particularly when the economy falters…
Moncton builds it and they come
Yes, a downtown can be revitalized. But how to do it successfully – as Moncton has – remains a bit of a mystery…
Alberta municipality spending unsustainable: report
CFIB said only Airdrie, Cochrane and Okotoks stood for their sustainable spending patterns…
Local taxes suck the life out of many businesses
Property tax imbalance erodes political accountability, discourages business investment and ultimately hurts employment…