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

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

Biodiversity and Climate Action Niagara joined the Hub network in 2023 and serves the Region of Niagara. Biodiversity and Climate Action Niagara (BCAN) is a collective of Niagara's citizen-led organizations, environmental groups and nature clubs dedicated to advocating for policies and practices at all levels of government that protect biodiversity and prevent environmental harm. Biodiversity and Climate Action Niagara’s Hub’s Declaration of Emergency WHEREAS there is scienti

Written by Michelle Angkasa, our Southwestern Ontario Regional Organizer. In January, I started my last work term as a final year Environment and Business student at the University of Waterloo (UW). I’ve been doing climate justice organising work on the side since 2019 when I started my undergrad. Since then, I’ve worked with a variety of organizations, including youth-led nonprofits, political parties, and governmental and educational institutions. I’ve planned marches, atte

"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

A conversation between the CCH Manager and a member of the Saskatoon Climate Hub The Saskatoon Climate Hub has had an impressive year. After re-launching this January, the Hub has grown to have regular meetings, hosted events, collaborated with local organizations, and has been involved in a number of advocacy events on local council affairs. Many Hubs advocate for their local councils to act on climate. Local advocacy can take many forms: protests, meetings with councillors,

The Scarborough Environmental Association was founded in 2022. Scarborough Environmental Association is an environmental advocacy organization that believes in advocacy through community service and community building. We host events with an environmental lens that engage the community and tie into a broader environmental goal. Whether it’s bike repairs to bring together local riders and then organizing for bike lanes or running free pollinator plant giveaways and then organi

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

At CRPC, we firmly believe that access to verified information, good faith analysis and data transparency are central to making good decisions about our future as a society, whether at the local or planetary scale. That’s why we’re concerned to see many leaders and media outlets failing to connect the dots between climate change and the more frequent severe weather events and disasters in recent decades. Disastrous flooding, heat waves and storms are some examples. And in rec

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

Saturday Spotlight Series Full Name and Title Matthew Chapman, Community Climate Hubs Manager Short biography A Toronto native whose career has come to rest at the confluence of entrepreneurship, education and ecology, Matthew fell in love with Montréal’s bike lanes in 2008. His experience in the fields of fine arts (BFA, York University), education (BEd, University of Ottawa) and commerce (MBA, HEC Montreal) shape his understanding of the challenges and opportunities our soc

Testimony from Charles Coleman, a Climate Reality Leader trained in 2012 The Kinder Morgan Pipeline Expansion for Tar Sands Oil My name is Charles Coleman and I was trained by Al Gore in San Francisco to become a Climate Reality Leader. I was arrested on Saturday, March 17 for protesting the expansion of the Tar Sands in Northern Canada and the construction of the Kinder Morgan pipeline. So far there have been over 180 arrests. My initial trial date is next Wednesday, May 18t

By Charlotte Reboul The long awaited federal budget is a subject deserving of much spilled ink. Here is what we think you should know if you care, even just slightly, about clean air and water, and a safe climate: 1. A $109M budget for Carbon Pricing, over 5 years With this money, the federal government pledges to support the development and implementation of the long-awaited carbon pricing system. With such commitment, the government is working with provinces to put a price