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GCNews December: Happy Holidays from GCC

December 13, 2022
As I look back on 2022, I’m so inspired by our network of local climate organizations. Across Canada, our members are engaging with residents, businesses,…
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How to Prepare Your Rain Barrels for Winter

December 5, 2022
Rain barrels are becoming very popular among Canadians, especially during the summer. They collect rainwater from rooftops, which can then be used to water gardens and…
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GCNews November: Giving Tuesday: #ReasonsToGive

November 14, 2022
Help Green Communities Canada bring climate change action to your community by supporting our work on Giving Tuesday, 29 November. Donations to the Green Communities…
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Key Findings from Piloting ‘School Streets’ in Four Ontario Communities

November 3, 2022
School Streets pilots were tested in Hamilton, Markham, Mississauga, and Kingston to validate benefits, identify best practices for implementation, and make the case for expansion.
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GCNews October: Here We Grow Again!

October 18, 2022
GCC is pleased to announce Environment Lethbridge is its newest member organization. Founded in 2012, Environment Lethbridge provides residents and businesses with the tools and knowledge they…
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Volunteers planting at an event organized by Green Venture in Hamilton

Conventional Stormwater Systems Put Your Community at Risk – Municipal Elections Matter

October 14, 2022
Finding effective ways to manage stormwater in an economically and environmentally sustainable manner is an ongoing concern in municipalities across Canada.   Rapid and increasing urbanization…
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Fall Flood Prevention Tips for Your Home

October 3, 2022
The seasons are shifting, bringing with them colder temperatures, equal length days and nights, crisp falling leaves, bird migration, pumpkin-spiced everything, and… the dreaded fall…
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10 Native Autumn/Fall-Interest Plants for Your Rain Garden

September 13, 2022
Autumn, like spring, is the perfect time to drop your plants! Unlike summer, when new plants need watering to settle in for the season, nature…
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Indoor Air Quality: How to Reduce the Pollution Inside Your Home

August 29, 2022
Indoor Air Quality is a measure of contaminants present within an enclosed space & it can have an impact on your health. Read how to…
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Canada Announces the Natural Infrastructure Fund: What You Need to Know to Apply

August 16, 2022
Green Infrastructure uses nature and natural processes to help reduce flooding and extreme heat, improve air and water quality, and make communities more vibrant and…
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