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How We Can Gentrify Equitably.
Mimi Shaftoe | Aug 8, 2017 | in Current Events
A University of Waterloo study uses a citizen photography exercise to investigate urban change and its impacts in Downtown Kitchener.
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The End of Asbestos
Emily Walsh | Jul 12, 2017 | in Made in Canada
Canada has finally committed to move forward with an asbestos ban by 2018.
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Hillside Music and Food
Marcia Ruby | Jul 4, 2017 | in Current Events
A\J’s long-time staffer Marcia Ruby visits Jeff Stager’s CKMS Agriculture show – 102.7 on your FM band
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CoverStory: Building Digital Revenue Streams One Article at a Time
A\J Staff | Jul 4, 2017 | in Backstage at A\J
A new technological solution that aims to help mobilize more content for publishers like A\J
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Canadian Sacrifices
David McConnachie | Jun 29, 2017 | in A\J Special Delivery
As the country called Canada celebrates its sesquicentennial, a reminder that sacrifices for the future made by countless generations in the past need to be matched as we embark on the next 150 years of this national journey in the age of climate change.
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Work with A\J! Canada Summer Jobs opportunity available NOW!
A\J Staff | Jun 20, 2017 | in A\J Special Delivery
Thanks to the Canada Summer Jobs program, A\J is seeking a Publishing Intern....RIGHT NOW!
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A visit to the Vallee de Mai Nature Reserve
Mimi Shaftoe | Jun 12, 2017 | in A\J Special Delivery
All the Seychelles ancient palm varieties in one place!
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Creative solutions needed to help protect the Great Lakes
Staff from Environmental Defence Canada | Jun 12, 2017 | in A\J Special Delivery
The Great Lakes are truly great, but the threats to the lakes are even greater.
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Making A Better Call
Victoria Foote | Jun 6, 2017 | in A\J Special Delivery
Jane Goodall Institute Canada’s Cycle My Cell campaign is just getting started and has already removed 62 kilos of metal, plastic and glass from landfills and kept 3,717 kilos of CO2 from being released into the atmosphere.
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Dear Humans....
A\J Staff | May 30, 2017 | in Backstage at A\J
A note to humans, from the rest of the species on this planet
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Let's Celebrate Together - World Environment Day 2017
Veronika Szostak | May 30, 2017 | in A\J Special Delivery
World Environment Day is a chance to reconnect with nature and celebrate the places that matter most to you.
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Julia Goes Eco youtube channel
Julia Goes Eco!
A\J Staff | May 30, 2017 | in Green Living
One woman's attempt to lead an eco lifestyle - and we all get to watch her journey.
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Greening Power and the Mother of Invention
Veronika Szostak | May 24, 2017 | in A\J Special Delivery
Mom, mad scientist and tech innovator launches quieter and cleaner portable generator solution.
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Interview with Alysha Brilla
Jessica Burman | May 17, 2017 | in Backstage at A\J
Artist and activist brings jazz vocals layered with world music beats and socially conscious lyrics
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A Solution to Ecotourism
Julia Galbenu | May 12, 2017 | in A\J Special Delivery
The secret to successful ecotourism rests with you making the sacrifices.
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YRE Canada Eco-Journalism Competition for Youth - WINNERS!
A\J Staff | Apr 27, 2017 | in A\J Special Delivery
Thanks to Environmental Defence, youth from across the country investigated solutions to plastic pollution in their communities, and shared their findings through video, photography, and writing.
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Trending Now: Stuff You REALLY Need to Pay Attention To
Jasman Sahota | Apr 26, 2017 | in A\J Special Delivery
We can’t create future solutions with our focus on what’s trending today.
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OCS 2017 - Just Transformations: The Next 150 Years
Jasman Sahota | Apr 26, 2017 | in A\J Special Delivery
In May 2017, the Ontario Climate Consortium will be co-hosting its 5th Annual Ontario Climate Symposium with York University and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority.
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Lie Detecting Animals
Julia Galbenu | Apr 19, 2017 | in A\J Special Delivery
Liars are not common in the animal kingdom
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Celebrating York University's CHANGE YOUR WORLD event
A\J Staff | Apr 18, 2017 | in A\J Special Delivery
Inspired more than 1,000 GTA area high school students at one power-packed learning event.
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