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Practical climate solutions, shaped by people and place.
In July's GC News, we highlight @envirocentre.bsky.social new Power Up program, connecting residents with multilingual Energy Ambassadors who provide end-to-end support navigating home energy programs. The pilot is now underway in Ottawa and Belleville. Learn more: buff.ly/E9PlkaW
2/2 Thanks to volunteers from Pomerleau for helping us, to Bushtukah for donating Trek bikes & our supporters Juneberry Fund- Ottawa Community Foundation, @envirocentre.bsky.social, @en.ottawa.ca, re-Cycles Ottawa, @och-lco.bsky.social & @ottawapublichealth.ca for making it all possible.
Plastic recycling at Ottawa schools? Not anymore. Blue bins were pulled last September. We joined Robyn Bresnahan on CBC's This is Ottawa podcast to discuss what happened, what it means, and what comes next. www.cbc.ca/listen/cbc-p...
Come join us this evening between 5-7pm at #Zibi for #ebike and #ecargobike testing with @envirocentre.bsky.social for @letsbikeottawa.bsky.social 😊🚲
🙌🏼 It's officially Let's Bike Month Ottawa @letsbikeottawa.bsky.social 💚! We had a lot of fun cheering on the people who biked (and walked, scooted, roller bladed, and took the train or bus) by Bayview Station this morning. Almost 5,000km already logged today. Add yours at letsbike.ca
Commuting by bike June 1st? Pedal this way 🚲 We'll be at 4 morning pop-ups across town (7:30–9:30am) with a special prize draw, mini tune-ups, free swag, and pompoms to cheer fellow riders on. Let's Bike Month is right around the corner. See you on Monday!
Join me and @envirocentre.bsky.social for a FREE guided bike ride around Centretown on Friday, May 29th at 10:30am, leaving from City Hall (110 Laurier). Bring your own bike and helmet. The ride is approximately 5k. Register here: www.eventbrite.ca/e/discover-y...
Discover your ward by bike: Centretown
Learn how to navigate around your own community by bike with your local councillor! Fri, May 29th, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm.
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Let’s Bike Month – Discover your ward by bike! A bike tour in #Stittsville organized by @envirocentre.bsky.social coming up on June 12! glengower.ca/events/lets-...
Let's Bike Month - Discover your ward by bike! - Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | Stittsville
Discover your ward by bike: Stittsville is a FREE, in-person workshop which will take a small group on a guided bike ride around Stittsville Ward on June 12 at 1pm, leaving from Rouncey Park. Along th...
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What will it take to retrofit social housing equitably at scale?🏠 Read our Retrofit Accelerator literature review here to l earn more and share it with others working to advance low-carbon, equitable housing. envirocentre.ca/the-case-for... #deepretrofits #socialhousing #easternontario #equity
‘My own contribution’: the Ottawa immigrants learning to retrofit homes and fight the climate crisis www.theguardian.com/environment/... @envirocentre.bsky.social
‘My own contribution’: the Ottawa immigrants learning to retrofit homes and fight the climate crisis
A Canadian social enterprise hopes to help solve the urgent need for retrofits and shortage of skilled workers
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With regional partners and experts, we’ve explored what a successful bikeshare system could look like in #Ottawa #Gatineau and what it could mean for everyday mobility. We invite you to learn more about the next steps here lnkd.in/gZfqwnpF What trips could you imagine using bikeshare for?
#ICYMI: Cassie Smith was on CBC Radio talking about the bike share feasibility study we led for Ottawa-Gatineau. Listen to it to find out why bike-share is a good idea for our region! www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
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Cassie Smith (she/her)@cassiesmith.bsky.social · 4mo agoI was in the studio (first-time!) and live on the radio this morning talking about the Ottawa-Gatineau Bike Share Feasibility Study led by @envirocentre.bsky.social. Will share the link when it's available but you can find more about the study here: envirocentre.ca/a-pathway-fo... 1/4
Affordable, sustainable transportation is vital for connected, liveable cities. And for Ottawa-Gatineau, bike share could be a key part of that picture. We’re proud to have led the new Ottawa-Gatineau Bike Share Feasibility Study 🚲👇 envirocentre.ca/a-pathway-fo...
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New from me @envirocentre.bsky.social: Bike share is a proven solution in cities across Canada and would help solve challenges in Ottawa too. #OttBike #OttTransit #OttCity #OttPoli
Bike share expands across Canada as cities advance climate and mobility goals – EnviroCentre
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Greener events don’t require perfection. They do require thoughtful choices made within real-world constraints. That’s the conversation behind Connecting the Dots on Greener Events. Join us on February 27 at the National Arts Centre. Only a few tickets left: www.eventbrite.com/e/connecting...
Don't underestimate how many people walk, bike, and take transit to local events, activities and businesses. In this case study, only 33% of people at a community festival arrived by private automobile.
EnviroCentre@envirocentre.bsky.social · 6mo agoBetter event decisions start with evidence, not assumptions. This pilot with the Wellington West BIA explores how observing real behaviour can clarify which interventions actually matter. Read more: envirocentre.ca/work/taste-o...
Better event decisions start with evidence, not assumptions. This pilot with the Wellington West BIA explores how observing real behaviour can clarify which interventions actually matter. Read more: envirocentre.ca/work/taste-o...
This @envirocentre.bsky.social Hintonburg Heat Pump & Hot Chocolate Tour looks fascinating. Tour homes and ask questions about heat pumps before enjoying some winter fun. visitaheatpump.ca for more details and registration.
This is good to see (and likely a reputable source 😉). Among major Canadian cities (pop. 500K+) Ottawa ranks #1. Among ALL Canadian cities, we rank #4. Some of the numbers don't seem right (transit time, avg. rent), but it's still good to rank so high. 1/ www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...
Canada’s 100 Most Livable Cities
Explore our third data-driven ranking of the most desirable places to live in the country
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If you help bring events to life for your work or community, this symposium is for you. Join leaders in sustainable event design for a day of engaging discussions. Take away practical insights & connections to improve your practice. Tickets & info: www.eventbrite.ca/e/connecting...
We're hiring! - Lead Installer, EnviroCentre Build - Energy Ambassador, Power-Up Why EnviroCentre? We’re a mission-driven environmental non-profit with a collaborative culture, flexible working conditions, and meaningful work. Learn more & apply: envirocentre.ca/careers/
“What I see as really exciting about the mini forest method is that it helps to create a forest area in a matter of decades versus a matter of centuries,” Jenn McCallum, manager of green infrastructure for Green Communities Canada: www.nationalobserver.com/2025/12/24/n... @nationalobserver.com
Japanese tree-planting technique helps combat climate change in cities
This method has become popular globally, with different organizations worldwide vouching for its effectiveness, especially as they can grow 10 times faster than normal plantings. The method employs de...
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Bundle up and get ready, Winter Walk Day (WWD) is on February 4, 2026 and will be here before you know it! Register your school and start planning your WWD event at buff.ly/EUj6xop ☃️ ✨
Earlier this fall, we tested an idea we couldn’t stop thinking about: what if live music became part of the commute? Turns out, a little joy goes a long way. What should we pilot next?
We are so grateful to EnviroCentre for showing up for our community again and again. This year, they're running a fundraiser in support of our 2025 Annual Giving Campaign & matching all donations up to $5,000. Thank you, EnviroCentre for believing so deeply in the power of community! #Ottawa
What Toronto and Montreal have done, Ottawa / Gatineau is overdue to try. I continue to work with @shawnmenard.bsky.social and @envirocentre.bsky.social to bring bike share to the National Capital Region. In Toronto, from 2.4 million rides in 2019 to 8.1 million (projected) in 2025.
Thousands of new e-bikes, smart docks and digital ads: Bike Share Toronto lays out 5-year plan | CBC News
As Toronto's bike share program continues to see record growth, its leadership plans to massively expand its electric bike network by 2030, with the hopes of enticing riders who are hesitant to try ou...
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High-speed rail in Canada? Today’s announcement brings us one step closer 👀 Shifting travel from cars and planes to trains is essential for cutting emissions. This is the future we need. Our strategic lead on transporation @cassiesmith.bsky.social explains on CBC ⤵️ www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
High-speed rail announcement puts Ottawa on right track, business groups say
Construction work on the planned high-speed rail line is still years out, but consultations are set to begin in Ottawa in 2026.
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Join our team at EnviroCentre! We’re hiring a Lead Installer and a Corporate Administrative Coordinator to help drive climate action. Apply by January 4: envirocentre.ca/careers/
