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 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...

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...

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...

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...

Canada has its first ever National Active Transportation Strategy! After championing active transportation for more than two decades, Green Communities Canada is thrilled about the federal announcement which includes $400 million in funding over five years. Green...

80% of the non-profit workforce in Canada is made up of women. Their work is vital to caring for their families and their communities, especially during the pandemic. In recognition of International Women’s Day earlier this week we salute Canadian women and the women...

With a majority of our staff working remotely from locations across Canada, GCC has relocated to a smaller, resource efficient space. Still headquartered in Peterborough, ON, we are now located at The Mount Community Centre. The Mount is a 10-acre parcel of land in...

"It's going to take all of us doing our part and working together to tackle the complex problems we face in 2021," says GCC Executive Director Carol Steuri. Carol shares her thoughts on the year ahead in a video message - click on image to watch. Click here to read...

This holiday season, with a little help from our member organizations, you can spread cheer without creating tonnes of waste.  Giftwrap and shopping bags alone generate 545,000 tonnes of waste in Canada. Stay off the giftwrapping naughty list and still wrap up your...

Green Communities Canada (GCC) is pleased to announce that Round 3 of the Ontario Active School Travel Fund is now open for applications from communities across the province.  The objective of the Fund is to increase active school travel (AST) opportunities for...

Green Communities Canada is offering free Depave Paradise Coordinator training in an effort to expand the reach this exciting program.  Depave Paradise removes unwanted pavement, replacing it with green spaces that absorb and filter rain before it enters...

Green Communities Canada is delighted to announce the Government of Ontario has confirmed new financial support for the Ontario Active School Travel program. GCC will receive $1.5 million from the Ministry of Education’s Priorities & Partnerships Fund to continue...

Just in time for back to school - our Ontario Active School Travel website features updated pedestrian and cycling safety resources. Check them out on the Steps to Success page under the Education section. Click here to read the full GCNews August edition.

Green Venture, Hamilton, ON, took home Green Community Member of the Year honours at the 2020 GC Awards presentation.   Celebrating it’s 25th anniversary, Green Venture was recognized for the countless programs it has...

GCC’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce Carol Steuri is our new Executive Director.  Carol joins GCC with over 15 years’ experience in marketing, communications and strategy across a variety of sectors and industries in Canada, the U.S. and Europe. Her...

Green Communities Canada Board Chair Chris Birchall is advocating for federal aid to help non-profits and charities weather the COVID-19 storm.  In a letter to the Prime Minister, Birchall notes that while GCC appreciates the many efforts taken by the federal...

This month marks the 25th anniversary of Green Communities Canada (GCC).  GCC was founded in April 1995 at a gathering in Cornwall, ON, as a province-wide network of community organizations committed to the delivery of positive,...

Green Communities Canada is looking for a dynamic Executive Director to lead our organization to new successes.  As Executive Director, you will work with innovators from across the country to support collective action for climate change. Along with our team of...

Green Communities Canada is looking for two volunteers who share our passion for the environment to join our national Board of Directors.  As a Director you will participate in deliberations and decisions regarding strategic direction, programming, fundraising,...

Green Communities Canada has issued Requests for Proposals for:   an Online Learning Consultant to support and guide the design and delivery of on-line courses offered by its Water Department. Applications due 24 January 2020, 5 pm ET; and  a Program Evaluation...

Help create a green and healthy future for all by making a donation to the Green Communities Foundation.  The Green Communities Foundation is the charitable affiliate of Green Communities Canada (GCC). The Foundation engages GCC in delivering projects that improve the...

Welcome Oakvillegreen Green Communities Canada welcomes our newest member organization: Oakvillegreen Conservation Association. Oakville’s largest residents association works to protect the environment and promote sustainable planning and urban forest stewardship....

Green Communities Canada seeks a passionate, self-directed young professional for the position of Water Programs Coordinator.  Working with senior staff, the Coordinator will help develop and implement programs, and contribute ideas to address environmental...

Green Communities Canada is endorsing and participating in the upcoming Global Climate Strike, 20-27 September.  To date, the climate strike has been led by young people around the world. Now we are all being asked to join in and demand action on the climate...

Supported by a three-year grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation, Depave Paradise has transformed grey school yards, campuses, churches, downtown properties, and city parks into beautiful green spaces. In the last 18 months,15 depaves have been completed and more...