Transit funding will drive Canadian cities into the future
The Canadian experience is fast becoming focused on glass and concrete. Continue reading Transit funding will drive Canadian cities into the future
Category: Sustainable Communities
Video – UBC Reads Sustainability: Odyssey to the Sacred Headwaters
Against the wishes of First Nations, the British Columbia government has opened the Sacred Headwaters to industrial development. Continue reading Video – UBC Reads Sustainability: Odyssey to the Sacred Headwaters
Canada’s Greenest Home lives up to its high standards
Compared to more conventional homes in the marketplace, the Endeavour Centre’s greenest home is a true winner. Continue reading Canada’s Greenest Home lives up to its high standards
Restoring confidence in our sustainable future
Chris Winter, Project Director for Canada Conserves, stands back to assess the bigger picture. Continue reading Restoring confidence in our sustainable future
New report: Smart from Sunrise To Sunset
A report that alerts the general public and decision makers to the ability of the Smart Grid to change how they think about electricity. Continue reading New report: Smart from Sunrise To Sunset
Exploring the Cities We Want and How to Get There
The 2014 Cities for People Forum will bring together key thinkers and activists to shape a shared strategy for advancing a resilient and livable cities movement in Canada. Continue reading Exploring the Cities We Want and How to Get There
Fort Chipewyan unveiling first solar project
Fort Chipewyan looks to the sun for alternative energy sources to Tar Sands oil. Continue reading Fort Chipewyan unveiling first solar project
David Suzuki: Canada’s cities lead on climate action
Actions to prevent global warming will lead to livable communities, improved air quality and protection of natural spaces. Continue reading David Suzuki: Canada’s cities lead on climate action
Guided Trail Rides at Evergreen Brick Works – June 22
June is Bike Month and Evergreen Brick Works is celebrating with its first Family Bike Festival, featuring Sweet Pete’s and Bike Works.
Join us for guided bike rides, a kid’s Mountain Bike Obstacle Course, Water Balloon Rodeo, half price tune up from Sweet Pete’s, live music, bike demos and more.
Sunday, June 22
10am–4pm
Presented by Evergreen and Sweet Pete’s
Evergreen Brick Works | 550 Bayview Ave, Toronto ON, M4W 3X8 Continue reading Guided Trail Rides at Evergreen Brick Works – June 22
Biking and hiking for Green Teams of Canada
Lyda Salatian treks throughout BC and Alberta in an effort to support her budding environmental charity, Green Teams of Canada. Continue reading Biking and hiking for Green Teams of Canada
David Suzuki: Transit investments drive positive change
Effective transit and transportation solutions can spur economic productivity, protect the environment and improve quality of life. Continue reading David Suzuki: Transit investments drive positive change
David Suzuki: Canada’s success depends on municipal infrastructure investments
Canada’s growing cities have suffered from political indifference and inaction for too long. Continue reading David Suzuki: Canada’s success depends on municipal infrastructure investments