THE RURBAN FRINGE

Speak Loudly and Carry a Very Small Stick

… a lot of small sticks can kindle a great fire.

‘Tidy Towns’ Initiative Encourages More Than Neatness

In an effort to foster environmental responsibility, civic pride, and community beautification, Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador (MNL) developed a unique initiative for communities large and small:  Tidy Towns.
Tidy Towns is a competition.  Yet whether a community wins or loses, the benefits of being involved far outweigh any short-term glory. 
“By promoting clean, ecologically sound, heritage-aware communities, Tidy Towns [...]

Spectacular Rural Canada Faces Tough Times Ahead

I’ve just returned from a week spent learning, networking and sharing with like-minded colleagues as over 700 of us converged in Ontario for a national conference celebrating ’spectacular’ rural Canada. 

It was amazing.  And encouraging to see others striving to ensure rural Canada remains relevant and viable in today’s changing times.
A recent report by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, [...]

Beware the Status Quo

“You don’t have to like change to take advantage of it.”
- Seth Godin

The Power of Networks

“Everything is connected … no one thing can change by itself.”
- Paul Hawken
This simple, yet powerful, statement cuts to the heart of relationship development, especially for non-profit organizations and agencies.
Reliance on networks is not new to the non-profit sector.  But in tight economic times and with increased pressure on agencies to do more, to do [...]

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