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David Eby is a hard left ideologue driving BC off a fiscal cliff. Tommy Douglas always ran balanced budgets in Saskatchewan because he understood that debt = money going to interest payments instead of people. Debt also means higher taxes in the future, for a province that already has some of the highest taxes in North America.

Safe, protected bike-lanes are: Better for business Better for emissions Better for air quality Better for public health Better for noise Better for space Better for equity Better for affordability Better for public cost Better for safety for EVERYONE Better for oil independence Better.

“A city’s creativity doesn’t depend on cars. That’s the 20th century. We’re in the 21st.”— Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo. No matter what happens in the Paris election, the world’s cities owe Mayor Hidalgo a huge debt of gratitude. The boldest, most inspiring mayor I’ve seen. ft.com/content/8fbad7…

On 16–17 March, AIPH conducted a site inspection one year ahead of Expo 2027 Yokohama (GREEN×EXPO 2027), Japan 🇯🇵 Preparations are progressing well, with construction, planting, and global engagement underway.

Missed the AIPH Meeting Sydney 2026? Thursd. has written a fantastic summary of the key subjects discussed in the AIPH Horticultural Industry Conference, including the impact of climate change and a dynamic market on producers. Check it out: thursd.com/articles/aiph-…

We overestimate resistance against policies that turn car parking spots into greenery and places for living. A loud minority makes politicians back down, while in reality there is often large support. They need imagination, courage and curiosity! Study: sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

Where should cities start with bike networks? Not with the once-a-day commute. Design for short, frequent trips: to school, shops, childcare or the train. Journeys we make again and again. Because if cycling works for daily life, it works for everyone. iscouncil.org/s3e9-modes-of-…

Our Secretary General and President visited the 10th Myplant & Garden in Milan, Italy, yesterday. With exhibitors and visitors spanning nursery stock, cut flowers and landscape, the event highlights the strength and diversity of the global ornamental horticulture sector.

The more people that choose to walk, bike & ride public transit around cities, the better cities work for everyone, including drivers. EVERYONE. There’s no “war on cars,” just an opportunity for more successful cities. You’re being lied to. It’s time we tell #TheTruthAboutTraffic.

Registrations are now open for the AIPH Meeting Sydney 2026 📍 Sydney, Australia 🗓 8–12 March 2026 For 1 week, the global horticultural community will come together to learn about the current challenges and opportunities for the global industry. 🔗 aiph.org/event/aiph-mee…

Capturing carbon today. Planting trees for tomorrow. hubs.la/Q03YPpmS0

77% of Americans would pay more to live in walkable neighborhoods. What if... local governments legalized walkable neighborhoods?

Contractors are no longer scrambling for workers – they’re scrambling for work. ICBA’s 2026 Construction & Wage Survey finds 40% expect more work in 2026, nearly 1 in 5 expect less (avg -25%), and only 6% think government is on the right track. Details: icbaindependent.ca/2025/12/11/new…

With the world's focus shifting to the link between nature & climate action at #COP30, local & regional governments can play a key role in reaching global biodiversity & climate goals & building a sustainable future🌍 🔗Check out our BUZZ to learn more: mailchi.mp/citieswithnatu…

Car-dependent suburban sprawl is the most publicly expensive, publicly subsidized, and publicly consequential form of human habitation in human history. #SuburbanSprawl #CarDependency

6/ To rethink streets is to rethink citizenship. When the street becomes a shared ecology instead of a traffic channel, public life expands. It becomes a place to linger, to meet, to grow — a reflection of justice, climate resilience, and collective care.

In this month's edition of FloraCulture International, we look at plant breeders’ rights as the engine behind innovation — the protection, partnerships, and principles that keep new varieties moving from breeder to grower to market. Read for free here: aiph.org/floraculture/l…

This week, AIPH Secretary General Tim Briercliffe and Senior International Relations Manager Treve Evans are attending Trade Fair Aalsmeer. Over three days, the horticultural industry comes together in the Netherlands to share the latest innovations and make new connections.

Why is a voluntary UK scheme to embed biosecurity practices is drawing attention worldwide? Plant Healthy, an industry-led scheme, has been quietly making waves. Read more from page 6: flipsnack.com/aiphglobal/flo…

Discover how Greenlife Industry Australia delivers BioSecure HACCP and national certification systems to safeguard plant movement, market access, and the industry’s future. Read more from page 24: flipsnack.com/aiphglobal/flo…