The town of Fuji-Kawaguchiko grapples with the challenges of managing mass tourism at the iconic Mt. Fuji. Innovative solutions, from temporary black sheets to improved infrastructure, are being implemented to balance visitor access with community well-being and environmental protection, highlighting a global challenge faced by popular tourist destinations.
Venterra Realty has been named to Great Place to Work® Canada’s 2024 Best WorkplacesTM for Giving Back list, highlighting the company’s commitment to community service and employee volunteerism. Venterra’s Culture of Care fosters a strong sense of social responsibility, offering employees a day of paid time off for volunteering and supporting initiatives like Feed the Children.
The Greek islands are grappling with the consequences of their booming tourism industry. While tourism brings economic benefits, it also leads to concerns about the impact on local communities, particularly during the off-season. Islands like Syros are experiencing a decline in year-round businesses and residents, leaving them with ‘ghost towns’ in winter. The article explores the challenges of balancing tourism development with community sustainability.
Several businesses and residential tenants in the downtown core of Sackville, New Brunswick, have been notified to relocate by next year due to an upcoming “redevelopment.” This has caused significant distress for business owners like Miriam Lapp of Blind Forest Books, who have been thriving in their current locations. Despite suggestions to move to nearby communities, many hope to remain in Sackville and are actively seeking new storefronts. The Municipality of Sackville and the property owner, Atlantic Industries Ltd., have declined to provide details about the redevelopment plans, leaving residents and businesses uncertain about the future of their beloved downtown area.
Ergon Thrift employees in Riverview, New Brunswick, have been experiencing frequent theft and vandalism of their donation bins. The thieves have emptied the bins, leaving clothes strewn across the parking lot, and caused significant damage to the locks. This issue has also affected other thrift stores in the area, such as Dayzee’s Fashion, which has had to reduce the number of bins it places in the community due to excessive theft and vandalism. Local organizations that rely on donation bins for fundraising, such as the IWK Children’s Hospital Foundation, have also been impacted by this problem. Property owners are increasingly asking thrift stores to remove their bins due to the mess and damage they cause. Despite efforts to improve security, the cost of each bin has increased significantly, putting a strain on these organizations’ budgets.
