The end of the year is quickly approaching, but communities across Canada aren't slowing down in their efforts to push for bold climate action. Our Community Climate Hubs are creating spaces for dialogue, learning and collaboration that turn local passion into collective impact. Curious what's happening near you? Scroll down to explore this month’s lineup and see how you can plug in, speak up and make change right where you are. ALBERTA Biosphere Institute of the Bow Valley H

By the time the leaves began to turn this fall, Canada’s climate promises had already started to wither. Since Prime Minister Mark Carney took office, the new federal government has in recent months gone on to repeal the carbon price for big polluters. It has paused the electric vehicle (EV) mandate and renewed public financing for fossil fuel exports under the guise of ‘economic security.’ It promised new liquefied natural gas (LNG) investments, cuts to federal programs and

As communities start gearing up for a busy fall, it’s a moment to come together, reflect on what we’ve built and channel that energy into the season ahead. Across the country, our Community Climate Hubs are leading the way, creating opportunities to gather, learn and act for a just, sustainable future. Curious what's happening near you? Scroll down to explore this month’s lineup and see how you can plug in, speak up and make change right where you are. ALBERTA Biosphere Insti

There’s a low industrial hum hanging in the air in Port Morien, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. It cuts through walls and windows, sinks into bedrooms and keeps people up at night. For over five years now, that droning noise has been the background to daily life in the small coastal communities around the Donkin underground subsea coal mine. The Donkin coal mine on a map. The Donkin mine, with tunnels extending beneath the Atlantic Ocean, has been plagued by safety issues and envir

Earth Day may be behind us, but here in our Hubs network, we’re just getting started. As we head into the summer months, our Community Climate Hubs are turning up the heat on local climate action! This June is jam-packed with opportunities to get inspired and get involved, including film screenings, green energy expos, bird-watching tours, deep-dive discussions on climate solutions and much more. Want to make your summer count for the planet? Find out what your local hub has

Earth Day, our favourite time of year! Time and time again, this day reminds us of what’s at stake, and what’s possible when local action meets collective heart. Across the country, our Community Climate Hubs rose to the occasion in diverse, incredible ways. Here’s how a few of our Hubs turned Earth Day into a full-on celebration of climate action, community care and creative resistance. Nelson: An entire week of celebration In Nelson, Earth Day wasn’t just a day; it was a mo

On April 22, we will celebrate Earth Day! Members of our Community Climate Hubs network have some exciting events planned all throughout the week! From Nelson to Scarborough to Fredericton, find out more about a host of fun activities near you! British Columbia Nelson Earth Week – West Kootenay Climate Hub 📅 April 21–27 | 📍 Nelson, BC A week of Earth-focused programming: Green Film Festival, Youth Re-Design competition, birding walks, guided meditations, solution cafés, an

Celebrating Successes and Embracing Challenges This year has been one of transformation and transition, with incredible victories from our hubs network across Canada. From policy wins, inspiring events, and growing our capacity for change, we’ve seen the power of local grassroots organizing. Together, we’ve celebrated milestones, overcome challenges, and created ripples of change that will resonate far into the future. Let’s take a moment to reflect on the achievements we’ve

As we prepare to launch the 6th edition of the National Climate League standings report on October 3rd, we interviewed several volunteers who helped collect data from their local municipalities for this latest edition. The NCL 6th edition standings report is a critical tool that activists can use to hold their local municipalities' climate action plans accountable by comparing each city to one another and tracking their performance. Without volunteer participation, a project

Maple Ridge Climate Hub Maple Ridge Climate Hub will be joining the Earth Day celebrations at Memorial Peace Park on Saturday, April 20 from 10am to 2pm planned by the city and other partners ( learn more about the day here ) . They will be announcing their annual local Climate Champions at the Earth Day event. See videos of last year’s winners on their Youtube Channel . Okanagan Climate Hub Mark your calendars and register now to be part of an engaging and informative week

"Remember to keep it focused on your community, and go from there!" What can you tell us about you? Can you present yourself? My name is Meesha Wittkopf (she/her). I am a non-Indigenous young adult who works, plays and lives on the traditional territory of the Carcross/Tagish First Nation, otherwise known as Marsh Lake, Yukon Territory. I am a rural and remote communities advocate and seek to make change through grass-roots and community-based initiatives. Why did you join th

By Joy Kwak Grassroots activism has defied countless odds and ensured numerous environmental victories over the years. The unique strength and resilience of grassroots activism is highlighted throughout the film “Water Warriors”, a documentary which describes the monumental standoff between New Brunswickers and SWN in 2010. The documentary opens with the sound of water and a single line: “nothing in this world can live without water.” That sentiment, which pushed hundreds and