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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
We welcome guest speaker John Vaillant to a special zoom call depicting the gravity of the upcoming fire season, the situation of the climate crisis, and Last Generation Canada's plan for action. John will be speaking about his book, "Fire Weather", in relation to the devastating fire season of 2016, last year's fire season,... More
Monday, March 11, 2024
The online workshop will take place on Tuesday, March 19, beginning at 6:30 p.m. EST. It will be held over Zoom and will run 60-90 minutes. CPJ is excited to present a Climate Virus Workshop as part of our 2024 Give It Up For Earth! campaign. "Join as we combat the heaviness of climate work with hope through... More
Monday, March 4, 2024
Join Free Transit Ottawa as well as a host of other organizations for a public forum on climate justice! Sponsored by Free Transit Ottawa, and Horizon Ottawa, Justice4Workers, CAWI. A diverse set of speakers from the labour, environmental and transit struggles will discuss how the climate fight must involve building a better world where... More
A group of fifteen organizations, including Ecology Ottawa, is calling on Mayor Mark Sutcliffe and Ottawa City Council to ban fossil fuel promotion in City facilities. City’s Finance and Corporate Services Committee meets on March 5 to discuss the City’s Corporate Sponsorship and Advertising policy, and Ecology Ottawa will be there giving a... More
Monday, February 26, 2024
Repair Cafés are an international concept that has come to the National Capital Region with the goal of reducing landfill waste, teaching new skills, and building community! Past Repair Cafés have been very successful with volunteers fixing dozens of items and sharing their knowledge around everything from darning socks to re-wiring kettles.... More
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Feb 28, 2024 12:00 PM Join Re.Climate to explore the influence of far-right politics on Canada's climate conversation and what this means for communicators. This discussion and Q&A session will follow the evidence to disentangle the far-right’s financial ties to the oil and gas industry, the messaging strategies employed by Canada’s... More
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Seeking one undergraduate and two graduate student RAs to work on a podcast on climate change, the commons, and education. The position will be 5-8 hours a week from 6 March to 1 June with the possibility of renewal. Podcast, audio, and climate change experience is preferable but not required. Please send an application... More
Monday, February 12, 2024
Save the date! Celebrate the launch of "EcoPsy", the Ecopsychepedia DATE: Thursday, February 29, 9am PT | 12pm ET | 5pm BT | 6pm CET The Ecopsychepedia (“EcoPsy”) is a free, public, online information source on climate psychology and its mental health implications, created by an international group of mental health professionals and climate... More
The City of Ottawa is reviewing its Idling Control By-law to improve our air quality and limit greenhouse gas emissions. Ecology Ottawa has analyzed the bylaw and proposed a series of recommendations for amendments to the bylaw. Please consider incorporating these recommendations into your feedback in the City's survey. Fill out the survey at... More
Monday, February 5, 2024
Join Environmental Defence Canada in their petition: "For decades, oil and gas companies have profited from harmful activities that fuel the climate crisis. These fossil fuels are the primary cause of climate disasters, like wildfires and floods, that are costing people their lives and homes across Canada and around the world. This is a... More
Join OSEAN for their 2024 open house. They’re passionate about creating a sustainable future, and they invite you to be part of their community-driven movement. "What to Expect: Learn about our projects: Learn about our local initiatives supporting pollinator plants, food waste diversion, invasive species removal, eco-advocacy, cloth diapering,... More
Monday, January 29, 2024
"As Canada confronts the repercussions of the climate crisis, marked by events such as record-setting heat waves, wildfires, flooding, and melting sea ice, an increasing number of Canadians are experiencing a correlated rise in mental health challenges. Young people, in particular, often experience emotions of anxiety, fear, helplessness, and... More
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