Rural Islands Economic Forum a First!November 18, 2019- "This is a critical and essential time for our rural islands and First Nations communities to come together to collectively address long-term community economic health all within the… Continue reading
Keeping It Rural 2019 in the Books!November 18, 2019- Keeping It Rural, our biennial conference focussing on issues of importance to rural and First Nations citizens was held on October 7th and 8th in Kelowna. An outstanding lineup… Continue reading
One Maine Town Tees Up New Economic DevelopmentMay 8, 2019-Biddeford, Maine, saw a dramatic economic turnaround after the Orton Foundation's Community Heart & Soul program helped shape the town’s Master Plan. Biddeford's Economic Development Director, Daniel Stevenson, talks about… Continue reading
Rural Islands Economic Forum a First! November 18, 2019 - "This is a critical and essential time for our rural islands and First Nations communities to come together to collectively address long-term community economic health all within the… Continue reading 
Keeping It Rural 2019 in the Books! November 18, 2019 - Keeping It Rural, our biennial conference focussing on issues of importance to rural and First Nations citizens was held on October 7th and 8th in Kelowna. An outstanding lineup… Continue reading 
Keeping It Rural Conference Coming in October! September 9, 2019 - Struggling to attract and retain young people to and in your rural community? Wondering how to convince doctors to stay and practice in your town or region? Do you wish… Continue reading 
Workforce & Resident Attraction Strategies Webinar September 6, 2019 - Do you live in a beautiful, unique spot in B.C.? Or maybe your community has a budding industry or development opportunity and you’re finding it hard to get the word… Continue reading 
From Conflict to Collaboration: the Tla’amin — Powell River Experience June 26, 2019 - The coastal town of Powell River shares several similarities with other rural communities in BC. Powell River was established and grew next to a historical First Nations community – in this case… Continue reading 
Webinar: First Nation-Municipality Collaboration — the Tla’amin Nation & Powell River Experience June 21, 2019 - Webinar: Tuesday, June 25, Noon Pacific The coastal town of Powell River shares many similarities with other rural communities in BC. Powell River was established and grew next to a historical… Continue reading 
Future Food: Getting Beyond the Energy Blindness of Techno-Utopianism June 13, 2019 - (The following is adapted from The Future is Rural: Food System Adaptations to the Great Simplification, by Jason Bradford. How’s this for a party-stopper: Contrary to the forecasts of… Continue reading 
One Maine Town Tees Up New Economic Development May 8, 2019 - Biddeford, Maine, saw a dramatic economic turnaround after the Orton Foundation's Community Heart & Soul program helped shape the town’s Master Plan. Biddeford's Economic Development Director, Daniel Stevenson, talks about… Continue reading 
Can Canada’s Tech Boom Move to Rural Areas As Millennials Seek Quality of Life? May 1, 2019 - In this article, the CBC's Don Pittis poses the question of whether the country's tech boom can — and will — have an impact on rural Canada. Over the last… Continue reading 
Canada’s Rural Economic Development Minister Invites Public Ideas On Ways to Expand Rural Opportunity — News Release April 16, 2019 - Ottawa, Ontario, March 25, 2019 – Canadians living in rural and northern communities have unique needs. Access to better and more modern infrastructure, affordable housing, and faster, more reliable Internet Service… Continue reading