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Ottawa promised 5,000 electric school buses back in 2021. Where are they?
CBC’s The National speaks with a representative from Green Communities Canada and the Canadian Electric School Bus Alliance (CESBA) as part of an investigation into federal funding delays causing lack of EV school buses.
Oakvillegreen Enhances Local Ecosystem with Mini Forest Planting at Joshua Creek Heritage Arts Centre
Oakvillegreen Conservation Association planted a 100 square-metre mini forest at Joshua Creek Heritage Art Centre (JCHAC) as part of a continued partnership on restoration and stewardship projects, including rain gardens, tree plantings, and conservation education. ...
ReForest London grows London’s Urban Forest with Mini Forest at Sisters of the Precious Blood Monastery
ReForest London and 15 dedicated volunteers enriched the landscape by planting a Mini Forest at Sisters of the Precious Blood Monastery in London, Ontario. The Project Situated behind Brescia University College in a calm neighborhood, the Sisters of the Precious...
RainscapeTO partners with Humber River Community to Plant a Mini Forest at Humber River Lodge
In the autumn of 2023, RAINscapeTO embarked on a collaborative endeavor with the Humber River Lodge community to establish a mini forest along the Humber River trail in Toronto. This site, situated on the east side of the river between Eglinton and Lawrence, holds...
GCNews August: Accelerating justice-focused climate solutions
Green Communities Canada’s commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and Indigenization (EDII) has advanced through a shared, facilitated process with our member organizations. Led by EDII Project Manager Sunita Gupta, project partners participated in a series of...
Rhoda Foundation Takes Innovative Approach To Stormwater Management With New Rain Garden Planting
The Project In the late summer of 2023, the Rhoda Foundation embarked on an inspiring rain garden project at their Ottawa-based mosque along St. Joseph Boulevard. Despite challenges posed by rocky, poor-quality soil, the sloping site proved ideal for a rain garden,...
240 Volunteers help City of Guelph Plant a Mini Forest at York Rd. Park
City of Guelph planted their first mini forest with incredible community support, bringing together 240 volunteers to plant a 500m2 mini forest with over 1,300 plants of 50 different species, 1,125 of which were trees and shrubs. The Project Spread over 5 volunteer...
GCNews July: GCC welcomes a new Board member
Green Communities Canada (GCC) welcomes Teresa Lawson as its newest Board member. Teresa, Executive Director of member organization City Green Solutions, was appointed to the Board at GCC’s 2024 Annual General Meeting held in June. Teresa brings a wealth of experience...
Watersheds Canada And Greening Sacred Spaces Ottawa Install Green Infrastructure Projects with Three Faith Communities
Watersheds Canada and Greening Sacred Spaces Ottawa supported three Ottawa-area faith communities in planning and installing new green infrastructure sites in the fall of 2023. These included a pollinator garden at Carleton Memorial United Church, a pollinator garden...
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