BC Rural Dividend grants over $10 millionOctober 16, 2017-On Friday, October 13, the BC Government announced over $10 million in new grants to rural communities through the BC Rural Dividend. Here's the official press release: The B.C. Continue reading
Forest Fibres Key to Rural Revitalization?October 6, 2017-This recent CBC article examines the possibility of forest fibres emerging as a significant economic engine for rural BC communities. Forest fibres — an abundant resource waiting to boost Continue reading
Garden Hill First Nation Creates a Farm in a Box!September 19, 2017-Food security is a significant issue for many remote First Nations across Canada — including Garden Hill First Nation, located in northern Manitoba. In the following blogpost from Aki Energy, Continue reading
“Overtourism” Protests Spreading Throughout EuropeAugust 30, 2017-Rural BC communities seeking to reinvent their formerly resource-based economies, communities that happen to be located in beautiful areas — so-called "high amenity" places — face a unique challenge. In Continue reading
Millennials Make the Move to Rural Ontario?August 21, 2017-Tony Scott is a Millennial, and the founder and president of Akira Studio, an established tech company based in London, Ontario that designs, develops, and hosts websites for over 450 Continue reading
Wildfires Linked to Climate Change?August 18, 2017- Wildfires are sweeping B.C. Close to 900 have burned through 600,000 hectares so far this year, blanketing western North America with smoke. Fighting them has cost more than $230 Continue reading
Latest on the BC Wildfire SituationAugust 8, 2017-According to Vancouver's News 1130, British Columbia’s wildfire situation is expected to get worse before it gets better. There are currently 125 fires burning across the province, including a “monster Continue reading
Newcomer Engagement in Ontario ReportAugust 8, 2017-When newcomers and other community residents enjoy mutually beneficial relationships, rural communities are more likely to be healthy. The Rural Ontario Institute recently released a report, Newcomer Engagement and Social Continue reading
BC Rural Dividend grants over $10 million October 16, 2017 - On Friday, October 13, the BC Government announced over $10 million in new grants to rural communities through the BC Rural Dividend. Here's the official press release: The B.C. Continue reading 
Forest Fibres Key to Rural Revitalization? October 6, 2017 - This recent CBC article examines the possibility of forest fibres emerging as a significant economic engine for rural BC communities. Forest fibres — an abundant resource waiting to boost Continue reading 
Garden Hill First Nation Creates a Farm in a Box! September 19, 2017 - Food security is a significant issue for many remote First Nations across Canada — including Garden Hill First Nation, located in northern Manitoba. In the following blogpost from Aki Energy, Continue reading 
Ktunaxa Nation: Ensuring the most vulnerable citizens can succeed September 13, 2017 - For the Ktunaxa Nation, a key pillar of the community is supporting its most vulnerable citizens. It’s an effort that is changing lives for the better. Ktunaxa Nation has grown Continue reading 
“Overtourism” Protests Spreading Throughout Europe August 30, 2017 - Rural BC communities seeking to reinvent their formerly resource-based economies, communities that happen to be located in beautiful areas — so-called "high amenity" places — face a unique challenge. In Continue reading 
Millennials Make the Move to Rural Ontario? August 21, 2017 - Tony Scott is a Millennial, and the founder and president of Akira Studio, an established tech company based in London, Ontario that designs, develops, and hosts websites for over 450 Continue reading 
Help for BC Rural Small Businesses Hurt by Wildfires August 18, 2017 - Straight.com reports that hundreds of wildfires in B.C. this summer have not only wreaked havoc on evacuees, they're also putting some businesses in jeopardy. In response to this, the BC Continue reading 
Wildfires Linked to Climate Change? August 18, 2017 - Wildfires are sweeping B.C. Close to 900 have burned through 600,000 hectares so far this year, blanketing western North America with smoke. Fighting them has cost more than $230 Continue reading 
Latest on the BC Wildfire Situation August 8, 2017 - According to Vancouver's News 1130, British Columbia’s wildfire situation is expected to get worse before it gets better. There are currently 125 fires burning across the province, including a “monster Continue reading 
Newcomer Engagement in Ontario Report August 8, 2017 - When newcomers and other community residents enjoy mutually beneficial relationships, rural communities are more likely to be healthy. The Rural Ontario Institute recently released a report, Newcomer Engagement and Social Continue reading 
