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Hamilton Ontario's CHCH television station may soon have new owners, the city of Hamilton. Station employees have launched a bid to stop its closure.

Culturally appropriate research is vital to the success of any proposed project. There are ways to ensure the needs and priorities of a community are well thought-out.

How can people with serious mental illnesses get back into the workforce? A number of community-based programs make the transition much more possible than ever before.

Restructuring a multi-billion dollar long-term care industry system in the U.S. would cause a political maelstrom, but the time has come for a new vision of eldercare.

Once MPAs are established, communities struggle with lack of funding and government support, financial stability, lack of facilities and weak enforcement of fishery laws.

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus is a common type of "staph" bacteria that has become resistant to certain antibiotics.

Geographic based policing allows police officers to become more familiar with the neighborhoods they patrol and involves citizens in keeping communities safe.

One much-discussed challenge for Americans is to maintain a strong social network as retirement and aging take a toll on family and friends. Maybe an Age Bank would help.

Eldercare, a pressing issue for U.S. families, insurers, and individuals, feels better and is less politically loaded abroad, where older people "stay put" at home.

If boomers prefer community-based support services to nursing homes "when we're 84" then it's time to start building communities. Denmark offers a model.

Community based conservancies are the core of efforts to save Namibia's wild animals, including unique desert-adapted elephants, from human-animal conflict and poaching.

The future of our kid's health is in jeopardy. Making a turnaround is going to take help from the community, school and family.

Unique community based organization coordinates the activities of the many groups interested in improving the river and enhancing the greenway along its shores.

Providing after school services often means raising funds from a variety of public and private sources. Use these resources to help support your fund raising efforts.

Massachusetts' secret to making health coverage available to all of its residents could serve as a model for other states.

Even with the economy in poor shape, that hasn't stopped Tom's of Maine from giving even more time and commitment to the community.

The Student Assistance Program is a school-based alcohol and drug prevention counseling program. SAPs have proven their effectiveness in hundreds of schools in America.

Arbor Day, observed in most of the U.S. A. on the last Friday of April, is the classic time to plant, nurture and celebrate trees. These articles offer celebratory ideas.

Cambodia's 1,000-plus non-government organizations as well as local communities and associations provide many options for ethical tours, dining and shopping.

Florida homeschoolers enjoy more than great weather. Homeschool friendly laws provide a rich tapestry of learning options.

Paulo Freire (1921-1997) was a Brazilian educator that devoted his life to critical and transformative community based pedagogy for adults.

First Aid resources give parents the skills and knowledge to deal with everyday childhood injuries and to ensure the more serious injuries are prevented.

The present article discusses the landscape of faith and faith-based organizations. It focuses attention on substance abuse treatment and evaluation of FBOs.

Organizations that pursue green business practices contribute to the social and economic wellbeing of their communities, setting a worthy act to follow.

Motor vehicle accidents are the single leading cause of death in American children and adolescents. Proper use of passenger restraints substantially reduces fatalities.

Discover the meaning of Kwanzaa and help kids learn about the history of this holiday. Plan a Kwanzaa celebration and find resources for Kwanzaa coloring sheets and more.

The visual arts can be an excellent way for a young child to grow and develop. Find the right match for the family and child's needs.

This article explores the roots of cultural feminism and its links to classical anthropology, and the New Utopia.

People seeking CSR information of the companies they do business with can find this information from websites including Scryve and GRI.

Setting up an apple orchard and becoming a fruit grower is challenging and exciting. An apple grower has horticultural essentials to do in fall, springtime and summer.

A year after Barack Obama's historic victory, the results of many of his policy changes are evident. But what is he doing to follow through on his disability policy?

While countries and businesses build five-year plans, Mark Lucas-Executive Director of the United States Association of Blind Athletes (USABA)-lays out 10.

Searching for a job, whether voluntary or involuntary, takes a lot of time and energy. That is why it is important to use time and job search skills wisely.

Being diagnosed with heart failure is frightening. The good news is there are strategies to slow the progression of the disease and help you lead a full and healthy life.

In 1987 Dr. Farmer co-founded the nonprofit "Partners in Health" to provide free medical care in central Haiti. Today PIH treats poverty and disease in nine countries.

Communities In Bloom, a Canadian national organization, challenges residents, officials and volunteers across the country to spruce up their neighbourhoods.

Long term care providers of the elderly are often faced with difficult decisions. Caregivers should know the benefits of senior day care.

After school care can be trickier to organize than a full day of daycare, but options include Kindercare, after school programs, enrichment activities and babysitters.

People experiencing aphasia after a stroke often suffer from depression but may not be able to express their needs. Prompt treatment may improve rehabilitation outcomes.

Assimilation of indigenous Imazighen in places like Algeria has disastrous results. But outsider definitions and labels can be equally damaging.

Canwest Communications is facing a series of April deadlines to deal with its heavy debt. If it fails, the company could seek bankruptcy protection.

Many charity events are planned at The Rally™, providing RVers a chance to interact with and support the host community through gardening, pet adoptions, and kids' camps.

Growing plants from seeds is a popular classroom project. Deciding what to grow involves knowing which plants best support the lesson objectives.

Learn more about starting a blog for a business to improve search engine results. Find out how creating a business blog can generate Internet sales leads.

The Dalai Lama visited Vancouver, Canada this weekend and shared his philosophy on cultivating happiness, which is a wonderful tool for recovery from eating disorders.

An overview of the argument of whether the internet promotes or hinders modern literacy.

The Canadian province of Ontario is about to offer a greatly expanded feed-in tariff (FIT) providing major benefits to homeowners, investors and the solar industry.

Papua New Guinea is home to some rare and endemic species. The drawback to this date was lack of a suitable conservation reserve. The new National Park rectifies this.

Food box programs in Canada, Japan and the U.S. operate much like large buying clubs or cooperatives, offering cheap local produce in support of healthy eating plans.

Walking is a simple effective exercise, but many people become sedentary as they age. Research has shown that increasing seniors' walking levels improves their health