How the Sault Climate Hub is rewilding urban spaces and building community in Sault Ste. Marie Amid vanishing greenspace and growing ecological urgency, one grassroots project in Northern Ontario is planting hope and watching it grow. This spring, the Sault Climate Hub launched its first Little Forest at East View Public School in Sault Ste. Marie, kicking off a long-term community greening initiative that blends climate action with hands-on learning, Indigenous-informed ecol

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

The sounds of drums and voices rose above the noise of downtown traffic. On June 15, under a clear sky streaked with prairie sun, people gathered outside Calgary City Hall, some with hand-painted signs, some with children in tow, others wrapped in ribbon skirts and keffiyehs. Within a larger designated protest space filled with diverse groups, the Hands Off Our Water rally brought together Indigenous peoples from Treaty 7 territory, grassroots organizers, migrant justice acti

Over the last couple of weeks, wildfires have torn through communities across the Prairie provinces, triggering states of emergency, mass evacuations and unprecedented chaos as smoke and flames close in on homes, highways and cultural landmarks. Our thoughts are with the people of Manitoba as 28 active wildfires continue to burn across the province, forcing over 17,000 people to flee their homes in what is believed to be the province’s largest evacuation since 1997. Entire co

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

On a warm Sunday afternoon in Saskatoon, a different kind of welcome was waiting for Canada’s premiers and prime minister. Just hours before the First Ministers’ Meeting kicked off behind closed doors on June 1st, people began gathering by the river under the Vimy Memorial Bandstand. Little did the country's decision-makers know, a crowd of nearly 60 people would assemble just blocks away to call for a bold shift in direction. In less than a week (and with just two days’ noti

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

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

Dear members of the climate movement, It is with heavy hearts that we inform you of the deeply sad news of Matthew Chapman’s passing. Anyone who had the privilege of crossing paths with Matt can attest to his contagious and positive energy, his humour, his kindness and his wit. Profoundly compassionate, generous and caring, Matt made everything brighter and lighter wherever he went, and truly made the world a better place. Matt’s legacy is deeply embedded in the very DNA of C

"Partnerships are crucial to gaining credibility and action in any community." Can you present the Sault Climate Hub for those who do not know you? The Sault Climate Hub is a non-partisan group of concerned citizens advancing climate change mitigation and adaptation to align Sault Ste. Marie with scientific, aspirational and global targets for greenhouse gas emission reductions through action, education, engagement and other activities. The hub is part of the Climate Reality

As Manitobans head to the polls tomorrow to choose their next provincial government, it's the perfect moment to reflect on the impactful journey that climate advocates have embarked on during this election campaign. We've joined hands with numerous partner organizations, including Manitoba’s Climate Action Team , engaged in enlightening discussions on strategic priorities with the Manitoba Energy Justice Coalition , and Better Manitoba , and partnered with 26 organizations to

"The councilors do their best to vote for the best interests of the citizens but need to see what the voters want as well in order to make decisions." Can you introduce yourself for those who do not know you? Nanaimo Climate Action Hub is a non-profit, grassroots, membership driven organization with the goal of advancing climate action in Nanaimo and the surrounding areas through advocacy, local initiatives, and collaboration with other organizations. We are a non-partisan

His engagement: The thing that motivates him is his hometown of Calgary, Alberta. He does not want to see the community get left behind by the transition just because of a lack of foresight, vision or the courage to recognize that a change is coming to an otherwise pretty comfy level of existence. According to him, although it's a roller coaster economy that is married very tightly to oil and gas in Alberta, there are also enormous opportunities specifically in this province

Saturday Spotlight Series About me: I grew up in Ontario, and I have been living in Nova Scotia for the last 4 years. I have a combined honours degree in Environmental Sciences and Contemporary Studies, with a minor in Sustainability. During my studies, I specialized in environmental education, mapping equitable transportation systems and analyzing the manifestation of fear and collective action during the climate crisis. For me, it is important to always figure out ways to

Shelagh McNally, a CRL and Hub member was recently at the forefront of a fight against a development project in Pincourt. In an interview with CRPC she retells the story of how she managed to save the only wetland that remains untouched in the Rousseau Forest. Question 1. Please introduce yourself I am a writer and artist living in Pincourt, a small town on L'Île Perrot, an island just outside of Montreal. Question 2. How did you get into Climate action? I started writing abo

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