Journey to an Activist
Student Amasses Thousands for Largest Canadian Rally on Climate Change Posted on behalf of Cheryl McNamara. Gracen Johnson avoided the … Continue reading Journey to an Activist
Category: Student Initiatives
Student Plans National Climate Change Rally
Grassroots movement calls everyone to Parliament Hill for October 24 Guelph, ON – September 3. – C-Day: Fill The Hill, … Continue reading Student Plans National Climate Change Rally
World Changing Careers Symposium
NEW BC RHODES SCHOLAR LAUNCHES YOUTH GREEN JOBS SYMPOSIUM VANCOUVER, June 22, 2009 — Alysia Garmulewicz aims to change the … Continue reading World Changing Careers Symposium
Eco-Efficiency Centre launches innovative new carbon footprint calculator
Halifax – Dalhousie University’s Eco-Efficiency Centre now offers a cost-free carbon footprint calculator for small- and medium-sized businesses in Canada. Continue reading Eco-Efficiency Centre launches innovative new carbon footprint calculator
Conservation-minded students celebrate Earth Day by planting trees to restore forest cover
Brighton, ON – The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) celebrated Earth Day today with 18 student volunteers from Brighton’s East … Continue reading Conservation-minded students celebrate Earth Day by planting trees to restore forest cover
Survey reveals seven in 10 Canadian teens want more action taken on environment
Canon Canada study indicates that despite a tough economy, Canadian teens believe the environment should still be a priority MISSISSAUGA, … Continue reading Survey reveals seven in 10 Canadian teens want more action taken on environment
Burlington Mall’s “ecoHero” program contributes to new green space for students
Burlington ON – In acknowledging “change starts small”, Notre Dame Secondary School, Burlington, has been named the winner of a … Continue reading Burlington Mall’s “ecoHero” program contributes to new green space for students
Plant More Trees
Two students from Emily Carr University, Erica Hargreaves and Jacqueline Quenneville, created a remarkable short video-clip as part of their … Continue reading Plant More Trees
Earth Hour Event by the University of Waterloo Sustainability Project A Success!
Waterloo, Ontario (March 30, 2009) – On Saturday, March 28th, hundreds of students joined the University of Waterloo Sustainability Project … Continue reading Earth Hour Event by the University of Waterloo Sustainability Project A Success!
University of Winnipeg bans sale of plastic water bottles
Winnipeg, MB – The University of Winnipeg is listening to its student body, which voted to ban the sale of … Continue reading University of Winnipeg bans sale of plastic water bottles
Beyond Graduation
TakingITGlobal has partnered with the Plan Institute to support young people with disabilities in making a successful transition from school … Continue reading Beyond Graduation
The UW Sustainability Project Hosts Earth Hour 2009 at the University of Waterloo
Waterloo, Ontario (March 12, 2009) – Earth Hour began in Sydney, Australia in 2007, when 2.2 million homes and businesses … Continue reading The UW Sustainability Project Hosts Earth Hour 2009 at the University of Waterloo