
New School Travel Planning Framework Prioritizes Equitable Engagement
School Travel Planning (STP), a community-based approach to increase rates of active travel to school, was brought to Toronto in the mid-1990s to address such…
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Preserve Canada’s Biodiversity: Protect Old Growth and Plant Mini Forests
Biodiversity is critical for the health and well-being of our planet, and Canada is home to incredibly diverse species and ecosystems. From the towering old…
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GCNews March: Major Funding Received
A $1 million grant from the TD Ready Challenge has allowed Green Communities Canada (GCC) to launch the Transform Stream of the Living Cities Fund. The Transform Stream is…
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Celebrating Ontario Active School Travel’s Five Years of Impact
We are celebrating five years of amazing accomplishments in active school travel. Read along as we reflect on program highlights and the future of the…
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Grow Urban Forests in Your Community: Join our Application to the 2 Billion Trees Program for 2024
Do you want to grow thriving urban forests in your community? Green Communities Canada (GCC) is inviting partners to join us to help establish mini…
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Green Communities Canada Receives $1M to Advance Equitable Green Infrastructure Projects Across Canada
Green Communities Canada is proud to announce the launch of the "Transform Stream" of the Living Cities Fund, made possible by a significant funding commitment…
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GCNews February: Show the Planet Some Love
“When it was time to part with my truck, I was happy to know Car Heaven would make sure all the components were recycled in…
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GCNews January: GCC in the Spotlight
Statistics Canada’s infographic series highlighting progress on sustainable development goals features Green Communities Canada (GCC). Goal 11’s community spotlight showcases how Depave Paradise is making Canadian cities…
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National Active Transportation Fund Supports Data Collection for School Travel
Green Communities Canada (GCC) is thrilled to receive funding through the Government of Canada’s Active Transportation (AT) Fund to lead an Active School Travel (AST) data collection pilot in…
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How Electric School Buses Can Support Active School Travel
Although school buses are an important means of school travel for many students in Canada, diesel-powered buses harm their health and the environment. Electric school…
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