THE RURBAN FRINGE

Cooperatives a Rising Trend

Becky McCray over at Small Biz Survival drafted a recent post about using cooperatives as an alternative business model.  Once thought to be strictly the domain of agricultural producers, the cooperative model is enjoying a slow revival, with 2012 already declared the International Year of Cooperatives by the United Nations.  Basically, cooperatives are owned and operated by a group [...]

Long Weekend Round Up: Frankenfoods, Helicopter-parenting and Rural War Life

On the eve of a long weekend, I was pleasantly surprised by the random bits of interesting information that came my way today … and so, in lieu of a regular post, I bring you:
This food is just fine … an editorial from the Ottawa Citizen supporting genetically modified farming practices because, hey, those urban chickens and rooftop [...]

Multiculturalism Grants & Contributions Program

On June 27, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) launched Inter-Action, Canada’s new Multiculturalism Grants and Contributions Program.  This program supports the Canadian Multiculturalism Act by assisting the socio-economic integration of individuals and communities by building a socially cohesive society.
There are two Inter-Action funding streams:  Projects and Events.
For more information, application guidelines and general application forms, visit [...]

Using Social Media to Build Community Food Security

I’ve only recently discovered the bits & bytes website, an online food security resource database.  Developed with financial support from the BC Community Food Action Initiative and the Government of Canada’s Social Development Partnerships Program, the site strives to be a living, ever-growing cornucopia of freely-accessible, community food security information and resources.
The database hosts a range [...]

Youth Take Charge Program Accepting Applications for Funding

The newly created Youth Take Charge program aims to increase youth attachment to Canada by encouraging engagement in the fields of history and heritage, civic and youth service, arts and culture and economic activities.
The program will provide grants and contributions to eligible organizations in support of projects involving youth aged 7 – 30.  
The first deadline for applications is June [...]

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