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Notre deuxième conférence nationale aura lieu à Montréal du 12 au 14 juin 2019 et rassemblera des amis des parcs de tout le pays. Joignez-vous aux leaders canadiens du domaine des parcs pour deux jours de discussions, de visites, d’ateliers et de réceptions de réseautage à Montréal, une ville adorée pour ses espaces
Our second national conference will bring park people from across Canada together in Montreal June 12-14 2019. Join this unique mix of park professionals and community leaders from a range of sectors whose work intersects with city parks.
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Best city park quotes – A roundup of our favourites
Our feelings about parks and public spaces aren't always easy to put into words. That's why we've turned to brilliant thinkers to share their views on why parks mean so much to so many. Don't see your favourite on the list? Be sure to add yours in the comments...
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Vancouver reconciliation with Indigenous peoples starts with parks: An interview with Conference Keynote Rena Soutar
Rena Soutar is one of the keynote speakers at Park People's upcoming Heart of the City Conference taking place in Montreal, June 12-14, 2019. Rena Soutar is the first Reconciliation Planner at Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation. Register or apply to attend the...
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Les parcs et la création de capital social
À l’université, j’avais une amie qui croisait la même personne tous les jours. Elles avaient le même horaire et se rencontraient au même moment et au même endroit. Elles ont fini par se saluer d’un hochement de tête ou par un bonjour — c’était leur seule interaction....
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Les événements du programme de Bourses TD Amis des parcs favorisent la durabilité de l’environnement et l’intendance des espaces verts des parcs partout au Canada.
TORONTO, le 16 janvier 2018 Les Amis des parcs et le Groupe Banque TD sont ravis d’annoncer que le programme de Bourses TD Amis des parcs accepte officiellement des demandes de financement pour 2019. Cette année, le programme sera élargi pour inclure deux nouvelles...
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TD Park People Grants Program grows to foster more community events across Canada
TORONTO, January 16, 2018 Park People and TD Bank Group are thrilled to announce that the TD Park People Grants Program has officially opened for 2019 funding submissions. This year, the program will expand to two new cities and will provide essential funding to...
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Parks and the creation of social capital
I had a friend in university who would pass the same person each day. Their schedules just matched up so they walked by each other at the same time in the same spot. It got to the point where they would nod hello or say hi to each other—their only interaction. My...
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A roundup of our favourite city park quotes from Jane Jacobs to Jan Gehl and everyone in between for Valentine's Da… t.co/kXbYn293xB