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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

OUTLoud North Bay, a community center for youth
Community
A place to belong: inside OUTLoud North Bay

We took a tour of OUTLoud North Bay, a safe space for youth to build a strong and supportive community in which individuals can support, learn, collaborate and inspire each other.

Published on November 16, 2024

Health & wellbeing
Attention wandering? A simple walk can boost your focus

In the attention economy, everything is vying for your eyes and ears. Want to really slow down and become more attentive? Go for a walk. 

Published on November 14, 2024

Public places
Face time over FaceTime: why public places are better than online spaces

Physical public spaces are gamechangers for connection.

Published on October 17, 2024

Health & wellbeing
Growing up indoors: how biking with kids can help them reclaim their right to public space

Kids are spending significantly less time playing outside than previous generations. Is this what happens when we don’t keep the public realm safe for kids?

Published on August 18, 2024

Arts & culture
This kiki ball is all about chosen family

An interview with Legendary Twysted on the kiki ballroom scene and queer public space. 

Published on June 17, 2024

One child and two adults play at mini golf in Victoriaville
Innovation
Protect parking lots or partner to reduce emissions?

Cities like Victoriaville in Quebec encourage density and walkability downtown to reduce dependency on personal vehicles and to lower carbon emissions.

Published on May 21, 2024

Community
More than bricks: how neighbourhood connection strengthens cities

The role of public places in social infrastructure.

Published on May 16, 2024

Two kids walking in green space
Health & wellbeing
Less screen time and more green time

Help us reconnect children to the great outdoors.

Published on April 4, 2024

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