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Active Transportation Infrastructure: A school travel planner’s thoughts from Veloroute des Bleuets, Quebec
Veloroute des Bleuets is a popular cycling destination located approximately 240 kms north of Quebec City. GCC school travel planner Sanjana Sharma, who facilitates active commutes to school in Ajax, ON, shares her observations on youth cycling and walking infrastructure in some of the communities on the loop.
Meet our newest staff members
GCC welcomes two new staff members to the team. Christine Mettler (pictured left) joins the Water Department as Project Manager for the Living Cities Canada: Green For All project. Christine has more than a decade of experience in the environmental sector, with a...
Canada’s Active Transportation Strategy and Fund: What it Means for Communities
Canada’s first ever federal strategy for active transportation, which includes a $400 million dedicated fund, prioritizes investments in infrastructure, such as bike lanes, pathways, and trails to be used for walking, cycling, and wheeling in communities across...
Step Back into In-Class Learning with these Back-to-School Tips
The return to in-class learning this fall is a great time to form healthy new habits. With months of e-learning and the summer break, school routines have been disrupted, making back-to-school the perfect time to form new ones – like active school travel! Why Active...
GCC welcomes new Board members
Kevin Dunbar, Ami Gagné, Tom Du, Michael Jacobs, and Melanie Reixach-Wong were appointed to GCC’s Board of Directors at the 2021 Annual General meeting. Appointed for three year terms, they bring an impressive array of experience and talent to the 12 member Board....
And the winners are…
London Environmental Network (LEN) is the 2021 Green Community Member of the Year. LEN took home the honours at GCC’s Annual General Meeting, held 28 June. LEN joined GCC in 2020 and has been an active member, generously sharing its knowledge and expertise with GCC...
Brianna Salmon is GCC’s new ED
Green Communities Canada (GCC) is excited to announce Brianna Salmon has been hired as Executive Director, effective July 2021. “We are thrilled Brianna is taking the helm during this critical period,” says GCC Board Chair Shannon Costigan. “Canada has ambitious...
Coping during COVID
Getting outside, decorating donuts, and gardening are some of the ways GCC staff are coping as we move into the second year (and hopefully last months!) of the pandemic. According to experts, it’s normal to feel increased levels of stress and anxiety, but there...
GCC welcomes two new members
Green Communities Canada is delighted to welcome two new members into the GCC fold. EnviroCentre, based in Ottawa, ON, provides practical solutions to help people and organizations lighten their environmental impact. Programming focuses on homes, transportation,...
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