Over the summer, Dogwood Initiative collected 12,800 new signatures on a petition opposing the expansion of coal export capacity in BC. Continue reading Opposition to Vancouver coal export expansion gains momentum
With BC Hydro’s Community Champions program, you could win $10,000 for your initiative by simply explaining what you do in a YouTube video. Continue reading BC Hydro offers awards for “Community Champions”
Representatives of the 54 groups petition the province’s auditor general to do a more thorough job reviewing pipeline spills. Continue reading Alberta Auditor General urged to give proper pipeline safety review
Canada’s largest direct-action conservation initiative calls on Canadians to participate in this fall’s cleanup, on September 21-29. Continue reading Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup celebrates 20 years
Top Canadian environmental charities striving for excellence, however private funding urgently needed. Continue reading Study reveals Canada needs to protect more land
As people begin to pick up their lives, and talk turns to what Calgary and other communities can do to rebuild, safeguarding our irreplaceable, most precious flood-protection assets should be given top priority. Continue reading Working with nature can protect us from floods
Emerald Ash Borer, an invasive insect from Asia that is devastating ash tree populations across Ontario, has moved eastward across the province. Continue reading Protecting Ontario’s urban forests from Emerald Ash Borer
Emerald Ash Borer, an invasive insect from Asia that is devastating ash tree populations across Ontario, has moved eastward across the province. Continue reading Protecting Ontario’s urban forests from Emerald Ash Borer
Hundreds of northern BC residents rallied in Terrace on Sunday June 16, demonstrating that public opposition to the proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline and tankers project is still very strong. Continue reading Northern BC residents rally against Enbridge
Environmentalists and conservation groups are criticizing Ontario for a recent decision to gut law protecting threatened wildlife. Continue reading Ontario abandoning endangered species, say environmental groups
Most cities in Canada and the U.S. are lacking in infrastructure to move millions of people safely and affordably. With some notable exceptions, such as Vancouver and Calgary, no successful rapid transit infrastructure projects have been built in Canadian cities for decades. Continue reading Great public transit makes for a great city
817: 3 June 2013 – Published by Green Communities Canada. OFFICIAL LAUNCH. Green Communities Canada launched WALK Friendly Ontario, a … Continue reading Walk Friendly Ontario, Rain Workshops, and Crowdfunding – GC News #817
