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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 rotation doesn’t just get kids from point A to point B; it can also lead to some pretty impactful outcomes, such...
Announcing the 2025 Green Community Award Winners
The votes have been tabulated, and Green Communities Canada (GCC) is pleased to announce the 2025 Green Community Award winners. These awards celebrate excellence in the GCC national network and were presented at GCC’s Annual Members’ Meeting in June. “We give these...
GCC Cycling Pamphlet
Bike to School Week 2025 (B2SW) takes place from June 2 to 6 in Toronto and Vancouver, with varying dates for other areas in Canada. Bike to School Week is an annual celebration of communities that embrace active school travel and cycling. These communities champion...
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 (B2SW) takes place from June 2 - 6 in Toronto and Vancouver, with some different dates for other areas in Canada. ...
Green Communities Canada announces 36 recipients of the 2025 Living Cities Canada Fund
As the global community marks World Biodiversity Day (May 22), Green Communities Canada (GCC) is announcing the 36 recipients of one of our biggest annual funds. GCC is calling for more biodiversity projects to focus on urban communities and social impacts. In 2025,...
Call to Action Against Ontario Bill 5
Green Communities Canada joins other Canadian environmental organizations in opposing Ontario Bill 5 Hon. Stephen Lecce, Minister of Energy and Mines introduced Bill 5, the Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025 on April 17, 2025. As summarized by the...
Living Cities: Tackling Food Insecurity Through Community Greening
Living cities provide healthier, greener, and more inclusive environments. Yet, access to affordable food remains challenging for urban communities most affected by poverty, climate change, and systemic barriers. Rising food prices are leading to food insecurity....
GCC welcomes election of new Prime Minister and calls for action to grow strong, sustainable, and inclusive communities
Green Communities Canada congratulates Prime Minister Mark Carney on his victory and welcomes the commitments of the Government of Canada to creating healthy, sustainable, and inclusive communities. GCC looks forward to working with all MPs, from all parties, and...
Two national charities celebrate Earth Day by teaming up to support 10 urban tree-planting projects
Photo: A 2024 planting project supported by both Green Communities Canada (GCC) and Trees for Life. Located in Ottawa, this project was led by GCC member EnviroCentre and it was conducted in partnership with Ottawa Community Housing and Forêt Capitale Forest. 68...
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