
News Release: Canada’s first electric school bus report card
→ Report finds most provinces are failing the transition away from diesel, burdening Canadians with increased economic, health, and environmental risks. → P.E.I. ranks first,…
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National School Travel Data Collection Pilot
The Problem In recent decades, communities across Canada have seen alarming trends. Physical activity rates for children and youth have declined. Unsafe road conditions have…
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School Streets Team Gathers in Person for the First Time!
The National Active School Streets Initiative (School Streets) is a 4-year program that aims to create car-free streets in front of schools at the start and end…
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Press Release: Two Million Students Ride the Bus to School – Who Gets Left Behind in the Electric Transition?
Pivotal moment for Canada’s transition to low-carbon student transportation can either exacerbate or alleviate inequities. Peterborough, ON – September 3, 2025 – Over two million children…
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A Back-to-School Guide for Safe, Active Travel
Yes, it’s still summer, but back to school is just around the corner. Thinking now about how you get to and from school can make life easier…
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Why Does Walking or Wheeling to School Matter?
When children walk, bike, or roll to school, they improve their wellbeing and the general health of their surrounding community. Every step or every wheel…
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5 Reasons Why Electric School Buses Are Safer from Fire
Electric school buses (ESBs) are gaining momentum across North America for their environmental and health benefits. However, recent fire incidents have sparked public concern and misinformation about…
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3 Ways to Get Kids on Bikes for Bike to School Week 2025
From coast to coast, people of all ages are embracing cycling as a safe, accessible transportation option for school trips. Bike to School Week 2025…
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Powering Up: The Path to Electric School Bus Adoption in Canada
A Road to a Greener Future Canada’s journey toward 100 per cent electric school buses (ESBs) by 2040 is advancing — but still isn’t moving…
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Green Communities Canada Receives $400,000 to Expand School Streets in British Columbia
Green Communities Canada and The Society for Children and Youth of BC receive funding to support School Streets in up to ten communities across British…
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