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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 buses can support a holistic approach to student transportation by improving journeys for students traveling by bus and those who choose active school travel.
GCNews December: Happy Holidays from GCC
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, and governments to accelerate low-carbon solutions and adapt to the impacts of climate change. Although this is a...
How to Prepare Your Rain Barrels for Winter
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 lawns, clean garden tools, and wash cars. Rain barrels promote sustainability by reducing household...
GCNews November: Giving Tuesday: #ReasonsToGive
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 Foundation, our charitable affiliate, will help us continue to offer programs that combat flooding...
Key Findings from Piloting ‘School Streets’ in Four Ontario Communities
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.
GCNews October: Here we grow again!
Visitors at Seedy Saturday (hosted by Environment Lethbridge) 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 need to live...
Conventional Stormwater Systems Put Your Community at Risk – Municipal Elections Matter
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 since the early 20th century has led to increased water demands for human...
Fall Flood Prevention Tips for your Home
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 flood. When talking about floods, we mostly imagine the snowmelt and heavy rainfall...
GCNews September: GCC staff on the move
Kate Berry, GCC Program Director, has accepted a position with the City of Guelph’s Engineering and Transportation Department. Trained as a civil engineer, the move allows Kate to pursue her goal of attaining Professional Engineer status. Kate joined GCC six years ago...
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