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How Churchill Northern Studies Centre Is Bringing Food Sovereignty to the Arctic North

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Through an effort between the Northern Manitoba Food, Culture, and Community Collaborative and CNSC, 250-400 pieces of hydroponically grown greens are delivered weekly to the community. The initiative was established in collaboration with Growcer , a company focused on promoting food sovereignty in remote communities such as Churchill.

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Neocon 2022 Explored Biophilic Office Design, But What Is It?

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There’s also a practical comfort in growing one’s own food that times of uncertainty or crisis inspire. Another interesting approach was using less water and maintenance-intense organisms, like moss. In fact, the gardening industry reported a 300% growth, with seeds and supplies sold out at hardware stores across the country.

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How To Create A Happy Workplace? Business Environment Design Matters

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A 2018 study analyzed this concept in rats, confirming that the anticipation of a random positive act—food, in this case—released more dopamine than the initial first-time “surprise” of the food reward. Pavlov’s dogs likely represent the best-known example of the association between specific triggers and positive rewards.

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Is the workplace experience shaped more by maintenance or by design?

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It is a word that has been used a lot recently as the great British public has demonstrated massive amounts of resilience in coping with Covid-19, fuel shortages, worries about food availability and a massive shift in how we work. There is also an issue around the cleaning and maintenance regimes. So what is it? Not really.

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How Healthy Is Your Building?

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A WELL-certified building must promote movement and foster physical activity among its occupants , for instance; it also requires the availability of fresh foods and nutritional transparency. Connecting our clients with the necessary resources and partnerships that can support long-term building maintenance and operations.

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Steering Clear of PUFAs: The Hidden Risks of Polyunsaturated Seed Oils

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Were your food choices healthy? Did you happen to consume any foods containing polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs)? From their high-maintenance nature to their potential to cause health problems, we're serving up the essential info. Do you remember what you ate yesterday? Below, we spill the beans (or should we say seeds?!)

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7 Ways to Save Money by Simplifying Your Life

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Do you know where your food comes from? Take a moment and look at some of the many ways you can return to lifestyle basics by growing your own food and making your own cleaning products, for example. Large homes and lawns need constant upkeep, from cleaning to maintenance. What services aren’t necessary?