Janice Brown

Apr 19, 2024 | coloradonewsline.com | Janice Brown

by Janice Brown, Colorado Newsline April 19, 2024 Have you had enough yet? The oil and gas industry is drowning us in ads where it plays the victim to environmental initiatives meant to save Colorado (and the planet) from catastrophic climate change and to prevent severe health impacts of our worsening air pollution. The industry claims, without supporting evidence, that Colorado’s entire economy will collapse if reasonable preventative measures are taken.

Oct 31, 2023 | hamiltoncitymagazine.ca | Janice Brown

Owner of historic stone structure built by a former Hamilton mayor says it has deteriorated and needs to be demolished. City staff and council have designated it and the community has rallied around it. Its future is still in doubt. The handsome structure at 54-56 Hess St. S. is an excellent example of Second Empire architecture and an early example of a pre-Confederation building in one of the original four historic neighbourhoods in Hamilton.

Jul 26, 2023 | halifaxexaminer.ca | Janice Brown

Last week’s announcement that the Nova Scotia Health Authority and IWK Health Centre were lifting the masking requirement in most areas of their facilities came as a grave disappointment to those who have been working to reduce the ongoing risks of airborne pathogens, including SARS CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, in public spaces.

Apr 18, 2023 | hamiltoncitymagazine.ca | Chris Redmond |Janice Brown

Wesanford Place was one of the most grand homes to ever exist in Durand. It was demolished to make way for 20 English-style cottages that have themselves become important elements of the city’s history. The Durand neighbourhood is blessed with a large inventory of historical homes and buildings. That is especially impressive given the development pressures that exist because of the neighbourhood’s desirable location so close to the downtown in a growing city.