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

What does climate action look like in your community? In New Westminster, British Columbia, it looks like everyday people opening their doors, gardens and electrical panels, all to help their neighbours envision a more sustainable future. This is the spirit that fuels the New Westminster Climate Action Hub: a group of residents committed to building a healthier, more climate-resilient city from the ground up. Since launching in 2024, the Hub has amassed nearly 32 members who

With crisp air and turning leaves, October is a season of movement and momentum. It’s a time when communities gather to celebrate what’s been achieved and plant the seeds of what’s to come. Across the country, our Community Climate Hubs are keeping that energy alive, organizing events that bring people together for climate justice and collective change. 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

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

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

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 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

Let's meet "Seniors For Climate," a citizen initiative led by several of our climate reality leaders aimed at building a cross-Canada community of seniors committed to creating a livable future. Interview with Roland Montpellier, participant at our Advocacy Training - Prairies Edition, member of the Seniors For Climate project. 1. Can you introduce the Seniors For Climate initiative to those who may not be familiar with it? Seniors For Climate is a Canada-wide initiat

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

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