Cultivating a Greener Future: Urban Agriculture examples from Portugal, Germany, and Brazil
Cultivating a Greener Future: Urban Agriculture examples from Portugal, Germany, and Brazil In an increasingly urbanised world, our cities are bustling hubs of innovation and culture. Yet, many urban areas face pressing challenges: rising food insecurity, environmental degradation, and a growing disconnect between people and their food sources. The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) […]
Edible Gardens in Bloom
Edible Gardens in Bloom How Self-Watering Planters Are Revolutionizing Urban Agriculture With Communities in Bloom declaring “Edible Gardens” as its 2025 theme, towns and cities across Canada are embracing the opportunity to grow fresh food in creative, sustainable ways. From community gardens to sidewalk herb beds, one solution stands out for its simplicity, efficiency, and […]
Clean, Green, Beautiful North Bay
Clean, Green, Beautiful North Bay Written by: Maggie Horsfield, Hariett Madigan, Andrew McGarrity North Bay’s Communities in Bloom journey began in 2023 when Clean, Green, Beautiful North Bay partnered with the City of North Bay to join this inspiring initiative. After competing provincially in 2023, we entered the National category (population over 50,000) in 2024. […]
PILLEY’S ISLAND HISTORY
PILLEY’S ISLAND HISTORY Written by Ben Callahan Long before European settlers stepped foot on Pilley’s Island or on to Newfoundland, Maritime Archaic, Dorset Eskimo and Beothuk peoples roamed our shores as they would make their way from Newfoundlands interior, to the coast in the springtime, to hunt and fish. The mummified body of a Beothuk child, […]