After witnessing the environmental destruction caused by the wildfires, I was consumed with anger, sadness, anxiety, and shock. I had never felt more compelled to take action, but, at the same time, felt a deep helplessness and uncertainty of how to engage. How does one grieve a forest fallen from climate change, the creatures and communities inhabiting it, and cope with an overwhelming disappointment in humanity?

If the climate crisis teaches us anything, it’s that resilience begins close to home. From conserving green spaces that cool neighbourhoods, to fostering social networks that help us withstand fires, floods, and heat waves, the connections we nurture locally shape how well we adapt to a changing planet around the globe. Civic engagement and climate advocacy can no longer be understood as separate from each other – they are one and the same. Communities that learn, plan, and c

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

On September 20th, communities around the world are mobilizing to demand that our leaders pick a side: injustice, violence and climate destruction — or a just and safe future for all of us. Climate Reality Project Canada is proud to stand alongside a broad coalition of national partners and join tens of thousands across climate, migrant and economic justice and anti-war movements in a united call for change. Together, we’re reminding decision-makers why they were elected: to

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

By Carl Duivenvoorden, Climate Reality Leader and Board Member We’re excited to share this guest blog by Carl Duivenvoorden, one of our dedicated Climate Reality Leaders and a valued member of our Board! Carl brings years of experience as a speaker, writer and sustainability consultant, and a deep personal commitment to building a just, sustainable future. In this piece, he takes us along on his family’s coast-to-coast EV journey, offering practical tips and candid reflection

As the days grow shorter and the air begins to shift, August invites us to take stock of the season, the state of our communities and the kind of future we’re working toward. Across the country, our Community Climate Hubs are rising to that challenge to create spaces that bring people together in practical and hopeful ways. 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. A

Summer is in full swing, and across our Community Climate Hubs, the energy is electric. This month, our Hubs are creating space for storytelling, skill-building, celebration and sustainability... and you’re invited! 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 Calgary Climate Hub Citizen Science Training 📍 Thursday, July 12 | 10AM–12PM | Centre for Spiritual Li

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

What does it mean to build a sustainable future, block by block, building by building, relationship by relationship? At our recent Vancouver training, this was the central question at the heart of our “Organizing for sustainable housing, communities and climate” roundtable discussion, where an inspiring group of local climate leaders came together to share bold visions and stories from the front lines of community-led climate action. Guest speakers (left to right): Clara Prag

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

We're thrilled to announce the creation of a new Community Climate Hub in Vancouver, British Columbia, established under the co-operative and focused leadership of founder Shyla Gheek. The Community Climate Hubs are a growing network of local chapters associated with The Climate Reality Project Canada. Shyla graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Economics from the University of British Columbia and serves as the Partnership and Cooperation Manager a

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

Here's a special end-of-year news round-up from across our network of Community Climate Hubs. 9 new or reconnected Hubs! This year, we connected, re-connected, and helped build 9 new Hubs into our network. We partnered with the Scarborough Environmental Association, Biosphere Institute of the Bow Valley, Biodiversity and Climate Action Niagara, Sustainable Orillia, Environment Lethbridge, Sustainable Milton, and the Manitoba Climate Action Team, welcoming each of them into ou

Climate Public Policy Highlights ELECTIONS · QUEBEC What are the implications for the climate in the wake of the Quebec election results? During the election, Climate Reality Canada supported Vire au vert, a non-partisan coalition of 26 environmental and citizen groups that mobilized to put climate and environment at the center of the conversation. Their recommendations were based on the principles of increasing ambition, acting quickly, consistency and inclusivity. They incl

By Mary Stockdale As Regional Organizer for BC’s Interior and North, Laura Sacks is always on the look-out for innovative initiatives to share with the greater hub community. On the first BC-wide Community Climate Hub call in November 2020, Mary Stockdale talked about the climate ambassadors program she helped launch in Vernon. Immediately Laura wanted to learn more, and asked Mary if she would be interested in writing something for a Hublog, so she could share with climate h