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Where to find the best skyline views in Canada

Public places offer the best viewpoints in most Canadian cities. Here are our favourite public spaces to take pictures of the Canadian skylines. 

Published on March 7, 2025

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Innovation
Taking risks and testing new ideas is Montreal’s playbook for civic innovation

Maxime-Thibault-Vézina and Raphaël Guyard are interviewed in a podcast episode of Face au Futur / The Future Fix: Solutions for Communities Across Canada. 

Published on March 3, 2025

Health & wellbeing
Nadha Hassen: Feeling less alone is critical to our public health

To explore the link between public space and social connection, we spoke to someone at the forefront of the research.

Published on February 10, 2025

Black Crowed Night Heron on a branch at Evergreen Brick Works
Nature
Walk on the wild side: 10 animals you can spot at the Brick Works

Birds are chirping, turtles are splashing, frogs are croaking; even the hawks are calling sharply from above. It all makes you want to head outdoors and see those wildlife shows with your own eyes.  

Published on January 30, 2025

Health & wellbeing
How much time should I spend outdoors? We asked the experts

Experts in public health, psychology, education and recreation all agree: we should definitely spend more time outside.

Published on January 15, 2025

Health & wellbeing
Frosty fitness: outdoor exercise ideas for winter

Think it’s hard to stay active in the winter? Here are eight easy ways to break a sweat in the snow.

Published on January 12, 2025

Sustainability & climate
Saving a rhino’s weight in trash: how Evergreen ditched disposables in 2024

A whopping 3,883 pounds of single-use trash never saw a landfill thanks to the Reusable Dishware Program.

Published on January 10, 2025

Public places
Feeling blue? 8 ways to brighten your winter at Evergreen Brick Works

Green means go: These activities will help you chase away the winter blues.

Published on December 20, 2024

Nature
Snow much fun: 5 snow sculptures beyond the snowman

Whether in the backyard or public park, you’ll be the talk of the neighbourhood with these cool snow creations.  

Published on December 17, 2024

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