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Rob Wipond

Rob Wipond is a writer of investigative journalism, social commentary, and creative nonfiction, and a speaker and performance artist.

https://www.heyneighbourcollective.ca/rob-wipond/

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    Profiles

    Connect & Prepare “should be in every building!”

    By Rob Wipond 2025 . 03 . 042025 . 03 . 04

    At one BC Housing building, residents foster shared capacity, resilience, and fun.

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    Resources

    ‘Silver tsunami’ or golden opportunity?

    By Rob Wipond 2025 . 01 . 232025 . 03 . 04

    Interwoven challenges of aging populations, social isolation, rising housing costs, and climate change are unleashing a global social innovation movement.

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    Interviews

    What is Neighbours Helping Neighbours?

    By Rob Wipond 2024 . 06 . 132025 . 03 . 04

    A conversation with Molly Rose about Building Resilient Neighbourhoods’ new initiative.

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    Reports

    Reducing social isolation among older adults helps everyone

    By Rob Wipond 2022 . 10 . 312023 . 02 . 08

    Efforts to tackle social isolation among older Canadians could produce a wealth of health and lifestyle benefits for the country’s aging population. But the National Institute on Ageing also argues…

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