Alberta Capital Region Wastewater Commission
Sustaining quality of lifeThe Alberta Capital Region Wastewater Commission (ACRWC) is a model of regional cooperation providing service to 13 municipalities in the Alberta Capital Region. Formed in 1985, in response to growth in the region at the time, the Commission was and is governed by the Municipal ...
Beaver Regional Waste Management Services Commission
Definitely not a dumpYou might think a landfill is nothing more than a few acres of land assigned to collect mounds of garbage. But after talking with the folks at Alberta-based Beaver Regional Waste Management Services Commission, it is clear that landfills are significantly more complex. There are ...
Yellowknife
Northern Star: Yellowknife shines as North America’s diamond capitalThe word ‘resplendent,’ meaning shining brilliantly, must be the best single word that can describe a city whose diversity is so great that it is difficult to contain in just any adjective. Yellowknife has undergone tremendous positive change in the past few decades, shedding its ...
Fort St. John
The Energetic CityLocated along the Alaska Highway, Fort St. John has come a long way since its debut as a trading post in 1794 (as the oldest non-native settlement in the province). Still a relatively small city in north-eastern British Columbia—with a population of 20,000—Fort St. John ...
City of Victoria
Exclusive interview with Dean FortinDean Fortin is the Mayor of Victoria, B.C., a city with rich history, vibrant culture, industrious citizens, tourist hot spots and a mild climate. Sworn into office on December 2, 2008, Mayor Fortin’s overall vision is to progress the provincial capital to a world-class city—a ...
Greater Sudbury
The economic gardener“The Change we are living through is as big and as challenging as the transformation from agriculture to industry. Our economy is shifting away from jobs based largely on physical skills or repetitive tasks to ones that require analytical skills and judgment.” – Roger Martin ...
Spotlight on northern Ontario City of Timmins
Celebrating 100 yearsShania Twain may have put Timmins on the map, but city officials are directing that spot-light onto the abundant opportunities the city has to offer. The surrounding cottage country and retirement community know the city is more or less like a hidden jewel.With a local ...
Taking the “kick” out of Kicking Horse Canyon
Just east of Golden, British Columbia, the Kicking Horse Canyon Park Bridge portion of the Trans Canada Highway (TCH) is currently undergoing a new phase of development in its nearly century-old existence. A collaborative effort between private and government sectors are undertaking a $972-million endeavour ...
Charlottetown
A place to call homeCharlottetown, Prince Edward Island, is the birthplace of Canada. Not just a welcoming place with a burgeoning population, Charlottetown is P.E.I.’s capital city—and there are 32,000 residents who would be more than happy to rave about it. The lifeblood of Charlottetown is its ...
Winnipeg Airports Authority (WAA)
Leading transportation innovation & growthWith a focus on Manitoba this month, CBJ caught up with Barry Remple, President and CEO of the Winnipeg Airports Authority (WAA), to find out how the WAA has brought the provincial community together. CBJ is pleased to present the WAA story to ...
