Growing up as young children many of us will remember being told stories. They were often shared through family and friends, some of them passed down through the ages while others were made up on the … [Read more...] about A New Story Unfolding
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Building a Preventative Wellness Festival to Celebrate Mental Health
What began as a policy paper has been curated into a Saturday, as we fill a neighbourhood with our micro-events. Calgary Bliss Mind/Art Adventures have been designed to evolve into a travelling annual … [Read more...] about Building a Preventative Wellness Festival to Celebrate Mental Health
Architecture and crime, what is the relationship?
The contribution of architecture must go through a critical analysis of the urban layout where the buildings are located and point out the responsibility of the architect and urban planner in the act … [Read more...] about Architecture and crime, what is the relationship?
We need new ways to deal with rising crime rates
It's been an interesting start to what seems will be another challenging year for all of us. However, it's not without some good news stories that are underway or taking shape. It's a refreshing … [Read more...] about We need new ways to deal with rising crime rates
NEWS RELEASE | COMMUNITY SAFETY PRACTITIONER IN RESIDENCE
Victoria, BC Rethink Urban is proud to be working with the Anglican Church of St. John the Divine for a six-month Full Spectrum Community Safety Practitioner in Residence initiative. This initiative … [Read more...] about NEWS RELEASE | COMMUNITY SAFETY PRACTITIONER IN RESIDENCE
The Power of the Arts
Don't you feel it growing day by day? People getting ready for the news. Some are happy, some are sad ... oh ... we got to let the music play. What the people need is a way to make em' smile. It … [Read more...] about The Power of the Arts
Welcome Dr. Teale Phelps Bondaroff
It's a pleasure to have Teale join our collaborative, and to welcome him during such uncertain times. I've known Teale for several years now, we worked together as board members with the Greater … [Read more...] about Welcome Dr. Teale Phelps Bondaroff
Welcome Dr. Trevor Hancock
I remember meeting Trevor a few years ago following a lecture I did at UVIC, and I even got to enjoy a piece of cake to celebrate his retirement. Since that time, we've continued to cross paths and … [Read more...] about Welcome Dr. Trevor Hancock
What will be important after Covid-19?
As we travel through this unprecedented time of COVID-19, we are quickly realizing the impact that social isolation and lack of connection has on our physical and mental health. Some of the things we … [Read more...] about What will be important after Covid-19?