We've Commented on Bill 66- The Proposed Great Lakes Protection Act, 2015
The commenting period for the Proposed Great Lakes Protection Act (GLPA) is now closed but Sierra Club of Canada Foundation made a submission last week during the public hearings before the Standing...
View ArticleWill you stand up for Canadian Charities?
2015-09-14Dear Friend, For decades, Canadian charities have given voice to the concerns of Canadians who want social progress, better health and a clean and safe environment. From laws banning smoking...
View ArticleHarper Goes Far Too Slow – Says All But ‘No’ – To Sound Plan For Canada’s...
Author: John Bacher Source: Niagara At Large Date published: Mon, 2015-07-06An obscure regulation will come into effect this July as a result of an initiative of the Conservative government of...
View ArticleWe Marched for Jobs, Justice and the Climate - and made history!
We Marched for Jobs, Justice and the Climate- and made history!Written by: Alyssa BeurlingThis past Sunday over 10,000 people (some reports saying closer to 15,000) flooded Toronto to take a stand for...
View ArticleSAVE THE DATE for Toronto's March for Jobs, Justice and the Climate
JOIN USWhen: Sunday, July 5th from 1 pm= 6:30 pm.Who: YOU and thousands of other passionate peopleWhat: Gathering in Toronto for the March for Jobs, Justice and the Climate.Why: To stand up against...
View ArticlePollinator Progress at Heart Lake Conservation Area
Earlier this June we partnered with Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) to host a Pollinator Party at Heart Lake Conservation Area. The weather was great and we were thankful to have the...
View ArticleOur Natural Capital Program has a NEW Promo Video!
Check out our cool new promo video on our YouTube Chanel!!For more information on our Natural Capital Program click here.Thank you to Community Foundation Mississauga for funding video production.
View ArticleGrow the Greenbelt: Add Carruthers Headwaters Protection
Sierra Club of Canada Foundation is working with Peter Rodrigues (former Pickering Regional Councillor, Ward 3) to protect the Carruthers Creek Headwaters which run through Pickering. The letter below...
View ArticleHeartlake Pollinator Party - June 6, 2015!
Come join us at Heart Lake Conservation Area in Brampton on Saturday, June 6th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m!Learn about the Conservation Area, pollinator plants, and the Gitigaan Mashkiki Medicine Wheel...
View ArticleCalling all Waterfront Lovers
Since its creation in 1992 the Waterfront Trail strives to connect urban and rural areas, and reconnect people to their communities and Great Lakes Waterfront. The Waterfront Trail serves as the...
View ArticleProphetic Voice of Dr. Mike Carr Should Give Guidance in Greenbelt Review
By John BacherPhoto: Urban Sprawl on Oak Ridges Moraine threatens health of Lake Ontario. By: Mary Lou BacherThe province of Ontario is engaged in what is termed a decade long review of the Greenbelt...
View ArticleIf You Care About Protecting Green Lands, Be There At Upcoming Public...
Author: Dr John Bacher Source: Niagara At Large Date published: Fri, 2015-03-06 Link to source site: http://niagaraatlarge.com/2015/03/06/if-you-care-about-protecting-green-lands-be...read more
View ArticleProvincial Greenbelt Review Meetings: kick-off in Waterloo (Mar25)
From our friend Kevin Thomason with Waterloo’s Sunfish Neighbourhood Association—read more
View ArticleFilm Screening & Discussion: “Project Wild Thing”
In Nova Scotia & PEI Film Screening & Discussion: “Project Wild Thing” In Halifax March 4th Wednesday, March 11 snow date at the Museum of Natural History, 7-8:30 with partners the Young...
View ArticleWild Child Fun-draiser - Feb 27th
Come support the Wild Child Nature Immersion program on Friday, February 27th from 5- 12 pm at the PEI Farm Centre (located next to the CBC at 420 University Avenue, Charlottetown).Wild Child is a...
View ArticleName a Whale Challenge
Description: The winner will have named one of the ocean's few remaining blue whales, but everyone who contributes will give them a better chance at survival. Name a Whale ChallengeYou are a...
View ArticleProtect Gulf of St. Lawrence
Description: Stop Oil and Gas Development in the Gulf The Blue Whale CampaignWould you like to name a blue whale? Join the Blue Whale Campaign's most recent venture, the Name a Whale...
View ArticleBlue Whale Campaign Dinner!
Join the Blue Whale Campaign in building public support for increased protection of our threatened gulf ecosystem and a moratorium on oil and gas development in these waters. On Saturday, November 1st...
View ArticleFor the Love of Sharks
Action and Education to Save Sharks!We are very excited to be hosting a series of public events celebrating the diversity of sharks and how we can work together to protect them. All events are...
View ArticleThe City of Brampton Council rejects the Norval Quarry re-zoning
From our friends at Norval Pit-Stop community organization: read more
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