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Authors: Kate Allen, Climate Change Reporter Mahdis Habibinia, City Hall Bureau September 26, 2024 Premier Doug Ford’s government plans to introduce legislation in October that would block the construction of new bike lanes if it means losing a lane for cars, buses, trucks and other traffic. Photo by Steve Russell/Toronto

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Authors: Bronwyn Bragg, Assistant Professor, Department of Geography & Environment, University of Lethbridge Jennifer Hyndman, Professor, Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change, York University, Canada September 29, 2024 Cars sit parked at a Cargill Inc. turkey processing plant on Aug. 4, 2011, in Springdale, Ark. The beef processing industry is

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September 3, 2024 York University students are stepping out of the traditional classroom to experience the principles of sustainability and ecology first-hand at the University’s Las Nubes EcoCampus in Costa Rica. This summer, 25 students in the Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change (EUC) had the opportunity to visit the

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By Bruce Campbell – Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change, York University, Canada September 8, 2024 On Aug. 24, Canada’s federal labour board ordered the Canadian National (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPK) railways, along with over 9,000 workers, to return to work and enter binding arbitration to produce

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August 28, 2024 As exam stress and work demands piled up for students and staff in York University’s Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change (EUC) this summer, a variety of new health and wellness activities were on offer to help them unwind, reconnect with nature and foster a sense of

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Above: Participants of the 2024 Walking Tour hosted by MYPAC (MES York Planning Alumni Committee) gathered in the lobby of 8 Spadina Avenue On Friday, September 6, students and alumni from York University’s Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change (EUC) had the opportunity to explore the Well. The tour was

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Authors: Bronwyn Bragg, Assistant Professor, Department of Geography & Environment, University of Lethbridge M Jennifer Hyndman, Professor, Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change, York University, Canada August 30, 2024 A United Nations special rapporteur recently released a damning report describing Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker program as a “breeding ground for

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August 9, 2024 In addition to work focused on the political economy of oil and gas in Alberta, Angele Alook – a professor in York University’s School of Gender, Sexuality & Women’s Studies and a member of Bigstone Cree Nation in Treaty 8 territory – has been pursuing interdisciplinary projects that underscore

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On June 14, 2024, York University’s Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change (EUC) celebrated its graduating Class of 2024 and their remarkable achievements. The convocation ceremony, held at the Keele Campus’ Sobeys Stadium, marked a significant milestone for the graduates as they gathered in their academic regalia alongside family, friends,

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The Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change (EUC) at York University extends heartfelt thanks to the TD Friends of the Environment Foundation (TD FEF) for their generous support of the Maloca CommunALL Earthwork Project. This initiative is a significant step towards integrating Indigenous principles and practices into urban agriculture, directly

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The fourth annual MYPAC Planning Alumni Network (PLAN) Connector Program successfully wrapped up in June, marking another year of successful mentorship and professional growth. This year the program brought together 13 mentorship pairs consisting of current MES students and esteemed MES alumni mentors, who volunteered their time and expertise. Launched

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Introducing the Co-op Program at York University's Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change The Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change (EUC) at York University is excited to announce the launch of its Co-op Program.  This initiative is designed to enrich the academic experience and cultivate meaningful real-world connections for our

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The EUC community mourns the passing of Professor Emeritus Robert (Bob) Murdie.  Bob spent his almost his entire career with the Department of Geography at York, and was a leading figure in Canadian urban and social geography, focusing especially on housing and immigration studies. He was also a dedicated teacher

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Presence of birds proof of improving health of city’s green spaces, as they are highly sensitive to environmental disturbances Few things delight residents of Toronto more than unexpected animals in unexpected places. When a family of foxes took up residence beneath a boardwalk during the coronavirus pandemic, thousands flocked to the beach

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Ontario Nature March 21, 2024 BELLEVILLE, ON, March 21, 2024 /CNW/ - Quinte Conservation Authority (QCA) proudly announces its contribution of 10,357 hectares of conservation areas and reserves towards Canada's international commitment to protect 30 percent of lands and waters by 2030. Commonly known as the 30x30 target, it was adopted by nations around the

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