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The Importance of Home Insulation in Canada
Insulation is a key component of every Canadian home. It acts as a thermal barrier to keep heat inside our homes in the winter and outside in the summer. Even though the outside environment can vary dramatically, an energy efficient Canadian home can be comfortable...
Stormwater Management Practices To Keep Local Waterways Healthy
Have you ever been on a walk through your neighborhood and spotted a fish symbol painted on a storm drain and wondered what it's there for? The use of a fish or other aquatic species on storm drains aims to get you thinking about your connection to local waterways....
New School Travel Planning Framework Prioritizes Equitable Engagement
School Travel Planning (STP), a community-based approach to increase rates of active travel to school, was brought to Toronto in the mid-1990s to address such concerns. Since then, Green Communities Canada (GCC) has been a major contributor to the growth of STP in...
Preserve Canada’s Biodiversity: Protect Old Growth and Plant Mini Forests
Biodiversity is critical for the health and well-being of our planet, and Canada is home to incredibly diverse species and ecosystems. From the towering old growth forests of the Pacific Northwest to the vibrant Carolinian forests of southwestern Ontario, the natural...
GCNews March: Major funding received
A $1 million grant from the from the TD Ready Challenge has allowed Green Communities Canada (GCC) to launch the Transform Stream of the Living Cities Fund. The Transform Stream is supporting community organizations across Canada to implement large-scale,...
Celebrating Ontario Active School Travel’s Five Years of Impact
We are celebrating five years of amazing accomplishments in active school travel. Read along as we reflect on program highlights and the future of the Ontario Active School Travel program.
Grow urban forests in your community: Join our application to the 2 Billion Trees Program for 2024
Do you want to grow thriving urban forests in your community? Green Communities Canada (GCC) is inviting partners to join us to help establish mini forests in communities across Canada. We are looking for organizations to be a part of our application to the Urban Tree...
Green Communities Canada Receives $1M to Advance Equitable Green Infrastructure Projects Across Canada
Green Communities Canada is proud to announce the launch of the "Transform Stream" of the Living Cities Fund, made possible by a significant funding commitment through the TD Ready Challenge. We are one of 10 charitable organizations across North America to receive $1...
GCNews February: Show the planet some love
“When it was time to part with my truck I was happy to know Car Heaven would make sure all the components were recycled in a responsible way,” says William Skilton. “Having the proceeds support Green Communities Canada and getting a tax receipt were bonuses.” Car...
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