Back when those bumbling Baby Boomers were running the show, when glass bottles were recycled by reusing them, when groceries came in paper bags and we got rid of fluorocarbons and leaded gasoline, there was something called the “sunshine rules.” Buildings such as Calgary’s beautiful First Canadian Centre and the Eau Claire condos were designed with serious consideration that their height could block sunlight on the Bow River.

Baby Boomers didn’t just care about the environment, they also cared about their neighbours and communities. The Welcome Wagon had people who visited newcomers and people were members of community associations, local churches or clubs such as the Lions, Kiwanis or Rotary, which led the way in developing community halls, swimming pools and playgrounds.

It’s important because our world is changing in many ways, and while change is good, it can also be confusing. A woman called me to discuss council’s plan to remove........

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