Canadian CED Network

Themes: Rural CED

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Agricultural Land Trust Research Project

This research project explores the ways in which the residents of Franklin, Manitoba might react to developing an agricultural land trust, an alternative model that places importance on non-economic dimensions…

Community Economic Development: Hidden Treasures in Our Own Backyard

A fair amount of CED activity is happening in Alberta; however, it is often not identified as CED. Additionally, the role FCSS (Family & Community Support Services) plays in CED…

Information For Delivery Of Youth Services Report, Vegreville & District

Consultations with key informants and information collected during the literature review indicated that youth and young adults face a number of challenges associated with living in a rural location. Examples…
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Using Creativity to Enliven Urban and Rural Villages

Hillcrest Village Business Improvement Area members and the planners at Deepwater have seen the excitement and positive change that happen when artistic and creative projects are used as a starting…
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Internet Connectivity in a Northern Setting: A Churchill Case Study

The Churchill Community Network (CCNet) provides a case study example of the challenges and benefits associated with using information technology in rural and northern areas. CCNet is a small group…
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The Community Business Series

This collection of short documentaries, produced by Father Greg MacLeod, PhD and Cape Breton University, explores the outstanding success and potential of Community Development Corporations in action. Aired originally on…