Salmon Arm is located along the shores of breathtaking Shuswap Lake within the Secwepemc Nation Traditional Territory in British Columbia’s Southern Interior.

A fast-growing community, Salmon Arm is a “Small City with Big Ideas,” an established innovation hub with unmatched quality of place...

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Home sweet home—many of us will spend about 62 per cent of our lives at home. As we age, the comfort and safety of home only become more important. That’s why, for 60 years, Ivan Franko Homes has created a “hive,” helping Ontario’s senior community capture the feeling of comfort and community.

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Since the first hydropower facility was commissioned in 1891 in our nation’s capital, waterpower has flowed throughout Canada’s history, becoming an integral part of our country’s fabric.

Some hydropower facilities in Canada have been in operation for more than 100 years, and with proper upkeep and refurbishment, they can last another 100 years or more...

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Beverage container recycling has countless benefits, from increasing the supply of recycled materials to reducing waste and litter to conserving resources. But did you know that recycling also has the potential to create jobs and stimulate the economy?

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Imagine a time when a loved one needed a new treatment that could make all the difference—a parent battling a chronic illness, a child with a rare condition, or a friend fighting cancer. In those moments, hope often hinges on the availability of the latest medical innovations...

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Think self-care is just another trend? Think again. The Sheen for She Foundation is proving that self-care isn’t just talk—it’s a life-saving tool for confronting the aftermath of domestic violence and making life’s hurdles a little easier to overcome...

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When it comes to making sustainable choices, accessibility and affordability are critical. We know that sustainability is a necessity, but all too often, businesses opt for cheaper and easier alternatives, leaving sustainability behind in favour of cost and labour savings. But what if the sustainable choice was also the easy, cost-effective choice?

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Meet David, who found a warm bed, meals, and reassurance within the doors of Scott Mission.

Independence was everything to this senior. David owned his home and had a good-paying job. But that was before the pandemic struck, and his employer suddenly shuttered his business, leaving David unemployed...

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