Communication
Event & exhibition: Telling — An audio survey of Parkdale
By Shawn Micallef
A new exhibition curated by Gallery 1313 has set site-specific audio art works throughout Parkdale until November 30th. Stop by the... Read More
Cognitive Surplus and Appreciation in Civic Life
By Jane Purvis
I have no idea how I ended up watching a Ted Talk entitled “How Cognitive Surplus Will Change the World”. I did not know what... Read More
Dalhousie University making a difference on the road in a province-wide online campaign
By Niki Siabanis
It’s no question that Nova Scotia’s roads come in all shapes and sizes, sometimes lacking shoulders, sidewalks, and not to mention... Read More
Rideau Island: An island for Ottawa?
By Kristen Gagnon
Toronto has Ward’s Island, Vancouver’s got Granville, and Montreal has, well, the Island of Montreal. So it is about time that Ottawa... Read More
Toronto Public Library’s Writer in Residence, Shawn Micallef, wants you walking and writing your city
By Shawn Micallef
This fall I’m honoured to be the Writer in Residence at the Toronto Public Library. One of the things we’re hoping to... Read More
The House That Built a Global Village: Marshall McLuhan House
By Kyle Witiw
Over 100 years ago, one of the most important figures in media and communications theory was born in Edmonton. Herbert Marshall... Read More
Storytelling and Storylistening
By Jane Purvis
I was lucky enough to attend a workshop, hosted by the Centre of Public Involvement, with Pattie LaCroix of Catapult Media. The focus... Read More
Share the Road Community Engagement Session – May 15, Halifax
By Niki Siabanis
Halifax- On May 15, 2013 there will be a Public Engagement session at 5410 Spring Garden Road (Architecture & Planning building at... Read More
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