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GCC is hiring an Executive Director
Green Communities Canada is looking for a change maker committed to bringing communities together for a vibrant, equitable, and sustainable future. This is a dynamic position for a collaborative, team-oriented leader to elevate the collective impact of our...
Six Recommendations for the National Active Transportation Strategy
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...
Celebrating women
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...
GCC has a new home
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...
Happy New Year – a video message
"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...
Make your holiday zero waste
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...
Ontario Active School Travel Fund open for new applications
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...
Bring green infrastructure to your community – free depave training
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...
Ontario supports active school travel
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...
Updated active transportation resources for students
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.
And the winners are….
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...
Environmental work and social justice go hand in hand
The past few weeks have been both heartbreaking and inspiring. We have seen Black and Indigenous people reach a collective breaking point and come together to demand justice and change. In our hearts and minds, we have heard these demands and know that we must do our...
Announcing our new Executive Director
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...
GCC lobbies for sector support
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...
GCC hits the quarter century mark
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,...
We’re hiring a new Executive Director!
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...
We’re recruiting Board members
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,...
GCC seeks consultants
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...
Support a greener future this holiday season
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
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....
Water program intern hiring
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...
An invitation to make history – Global Climate Strike
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...
Depave is ripping up Ontario
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...
RAIN gardens and Depave awards
RAIN Garden Master Class: new session: Green Communities Canada is once again offering the online RAIN Garden Master Class, starting 13 May; Hoping for investments: GCC Water Programs Manager Clara Blakelock was asked about her hopes for the next four years at the...
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