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Walter H. Kehm publishes new book "Accidental Wilderness: The Origins and Ecology of Toronto's Tommy Thompson Park"

Join Walter H. Kehm on November 24 at 7:00 pm for his book launch titled 'Accidental Wilderness: The Origins and Ecology of Toronto's Tommy Thompson Park'.

Once referred to as Toronto’s "accidental wilderness,” Tommy Thompson Park is now recognized as an urban miracle.  Initially created as a landfill site, the park has grown dramatically. Forests, grasslands, and wildlife now thrive – all steps from the most densely populated areas of North America’s fourth-largest city.

Winter 2021 GTA Positions Available

The Winter 2021 Graduate Teaching Assistantship (GTA) positions have now been posted. The deadline for applications is November 17, 2020.

RPD Celebrates World Town Planning Day

World Town Planning Day is an occasion to celebrate and recognize the importance of planning in our communities. This year, Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) is hosting a scavenger hunt with all planning schools in Ontario. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase planning across the province regardless of where you live! The scavenger hunt will take place on Instagram from November 4, 2020 to November 8, 2020 and you need to respond to one of the themes mentioned below.

SEDRD PhD Candidate Rana Telfah studies the experience of Syrian Refugee families in Rural and Small Town Ontario

Thousands of Syrian Refugees have moved to Ontario and many have settled in small towns across the province.  These individuals have needs related to employment, housing, and a range of services.  In addition, these individuals need to adjust to a new culture and face language challenges.  COVID19 also adds a whole new layer of challenges.  This research by Prof.

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