Jessica McIlroy
@jessicamcilroy.bsky.social
North Van City Councillor | Manager, Buildings at Pembina | Climate action and equitable cities | Mom of 2 girls & 2 rescue dogs | Views by me for you
Very upsetting incident in North Vancouver today. Not many details are known and there's no value in speculation, but important to know everyone associated with Minister Ma's office are safe.
#northvan #bcpoli
#northvan #bcpoli
Grateful for the outpouring of support from community members and people across BC, including MLAs from all sides of the House. My staff, my family, and I are okay.
The latest update from NorthVan RCMP can be found here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlJd...
The latest update from NorthVan RCMP can be found here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlJd...
June 27, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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David Crane: Canada’s government and banks are stuck on oil—and this is a problem
www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/0...
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Canada’s government and banks are stuck on oil—and this is a problem
Economic success will only succeed if we become an innovation nation, not a petrostate. We have great talent in Canada and many ambitious entrepreneurs with world-class ideas. That is where we should…
www.hilltimes.com
June 27, 2025 at 10:53 PM
David Crane: Canada’s government and banks are stuck on oil—and this is a problem
www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/0...
www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/0...
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Canada’s retrofit momentum hinges on more than just heat pumps - @nationalobserver.com by Betsy Agar (Director of Buildings Policy #EfficiencyCanada) @jessicamcilroy.bsky.social (Manager of Buildings Program @pembina.org) & Jay Nordenstrom ED NAIMA Canada:
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/06/06/o...
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/06/06/o...
Canada’s retrofit momentum hinges on more than just heat pumps
Heat pumps alone do not constitute a deep retrofit which should also include insulation, air sealing, ventilation, windows and doors.
www.nationalobserver.com
June 6, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Canada’s retrofit momentum hinges on more than just heat pumps - @nationalobserver.com by Betsy Agar (Director of Buildings Policy #EfficiencyCanada) @jessicamcilroy.bsky.social (Manager of Buildings Program @pembina.org) & Jay Nordenstrom ED NAIMA Canada:
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/06/06/o...
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/06/06/o...
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What if Alberta could save billions in healthcare and energy costs?
In New Zealand, a retrofit program returned $4 in health and energy savings for every dollar spent.
Looking at both healthcare and energy savings makes deep retrofits an even better investment.
Read the report ⬇️
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In New Zealand, a retrofit program returned $4 in health and energy savings for every dollar spent.
Looking at both healthcare and energy savings makes deep retrofits an even better investment.
Read the report ⬇️
buff.ly/BD43yZK
May 29, 2025 at 4:30 PM
What if Alberta could save billions in healthcare and energy costs?
In New Zealand, a retrofit program returned $4 in health and energy savings for every dollar spent.
Looking at both healthcare and energy savings makes deep retrofits an even better investment.
Read the report ⬇️
buff.ly/BD43yZK
In New Zealand, a retrofit program returned $4 in health and energy savings for every dollar spent.
Looking at both healthcare and energy savings makes deep retrofits an even better investment.
Read the report ⬇️
buff.ly/BD43yZK
Absolutely horrific event in Vancouver today. My heart goes out to the Filipino community and everyone connected.
We are now broadcasting live about the Lapu Lapu Day tragedy.
We'll have ongoing coverage for an hour or two, as we talk to members of the Flipino community and wait for an update from police.
We'll have ongoing coverage for an hour or two, as we talk to members of the Flipino community and wait for an update from police.
Several people killed, others injured after vehicle drives into Vancouver street festival crowd | CBC News
Vancouver police say several people have been killed and multiple others injured after a vehicle drove into a crowd at the Lapu Lapu Day Block Party Saturday evening.
www.cbc.ca
April 27, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Absolutely horrific event in Vancouver today. My heart goes out to the Filipino community and everyone connected.
I’m excited to be speaking at the 5th Annual Retrofit Canada Conference. Join me and save 20% with my code SPKR20 or click here: retrofitcanadaconference.energyconferencenetwork.com/2025/registe... #RetrofitCanada25
April 15, 2025 at 1:29 PM
I’m excited to be speaking at the 5th Annual Retrofit Canada Conference. Join me and save 20% with my code SPKR20 or click here: retrofitcanadaconference.energyconferencenetwork.com/2025/registe... #RetrofitCanada25
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📈 Over the past decade, insurable losses in Alberta have surged by 495%.
Our latest report highlights the urgent need for resilient retrofits to safeguard Albertans from escalating severe weather events.
Read the report and watch the highlights ⬇️
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Our latest report highlights the urgent need for resilient retrofits to safeguard Albertans from escalating severe weather events.
Read the report and watch the highlights ⬇️
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March 28, 2025 at 9:02 PM
📈 Over the past decade, insurable losses in Alberta have surged by 495%.
Our latest report highlights the urgent need for resilient retrofits to safeguard Albertans from escalating severe weather events.
Read the report and watch the highlights ⬇️
buff.ly/sc620Lr
Our latest report highlights the urgent need for resilient retrofits to safeguard Albertans from escalating severe weather events.
Read the report and watch the highlights ⬇️
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March 20 is International Happiness Day — a day that the United Nations had dedicated to the celebration of joy. We asked photographers around the world to share a picture that can bring bliss.
Can you look at these 9 photos and not smile on International Day of Happiness?
March 20 is International Happiness Day — a day that the United Nations had dedicated to the celebration of joy. We asked photographers around the world to share a picture that can bring bliss.
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March 20, 2025 at 6:21 PM
March 20 is International Happiness Day — a day that the United Nations had dedicated to the celebration of joy. We asked photographers around the world to share a picture that can bring bliss.
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B.C. released its 2025 budget today, into a context of major economic uncertainty for Canada.
There were some highlights, but the budget missed a unique opportunity to drive job growth, energy security, and climate leadership through investments in the clean energy economy.
There were some highlights, but the budget missed a unique opportunity to drive job growth, energy security, and climate leadership through investments in the clean energy economy.
March 4, 2025 at 11:46 PM
B.C. released its 2025 budget today, into a context of major economic uncertainty for Canada.
There were some highlights, but the budget missed a unique opportunity to drive job growth, energy security, and climate leadership through investments in the clean energy economy.
There were some highlights, but the budget missed a unique opportunity to drive job growth, energy security, and climate leadership through investments in the clean energy economy.
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Don't miss our Buildings program manager, @jessicamcilroy.bsky.social, speak at @GreenMuniFund's now sold out #SCC2025 as part of the Municipal Den on Feb 12th!✨
Hear her speak about her experience with the Help Cities Lead efforts and more. Check out the event ⬇️
Hear her speak about her experience with the Help Cities Lead efforts and more. Check out the event ⬇️
FCM's Sustainable Communities Conference (SCC) 2025 | Pembina Institute
Don't miss our Buildings program manager, Jessica McIlroy, speak at FCM's #SCC2025 as part of the Municipal Den on Feb 12th. Hear her speak about her experience with the Help Cities Lead efforts on…
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February 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Don't miss our Buildings program manager, @jessicamcilroy.bsky.social, speak at @GreenMuniFund's now sold out #SCC2025 as part of the Municipal Den on Feb 12th!✨
Hear her speak about her experience with the Help Cities Lead efforts and more. Check out the event ⬇️
Hear her speak about her experience with the Help Cities Lead efforts and more. Check out the event ⬇️
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The Metro Vancouver weather forecast also includes up to 30 cm of snowfall.
Metro Vancouver weather: Temperatures could feel as cold as -15 C soon
The Metro Vancouver weather forecast also includes up to 30 cm of snowfall.
dlvr.it
February 1, 2025 at 10:17 PM
The Metro Vancouver weather forecast also includes up to 30 cm of snowfall.
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Energy poverty affects 6% of low-income households in Alberta—but we can change that through bold investment in deep retrofits.
The payoff? $850M/year in GDP growth, 42,700 jobs by 2050, and healthier, more affordable homes for all.
Read the full report⬇️
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The payoff? $850M/year in GDP growth, 42,700 jobs by 2050, and healthier, more affordable homes for all.
Read the full report⬇️
https://buff.ly/3E5gsf5
January 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Energy poverty affects 6% of low-income households in Alberta—but we can change that through bold investment in deep retrofits.
The payoff? $850M/year in GDP growth, 42,700 jobs by 2050, and healthier, more affordable homes for all.
Read the full report⬇️
https://buff.ly/3E5gsf5
The payoff? $850M/year in GDP growth, 42,700 jobs by 2050, and healthier, more affordable homes for all.
Read the full report⬇️
https://buff.ly/3E5gsf5
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Alberta’s path to energy security starts with deep retrofits.
Investing $212M/year in retrofits could stimulate $850M/year in GDP growth, and create 42,700 jobs by 2050 -- tackling energy poverty and making homes safer and more affordable for all Albertans.
Learn more ⬇️
Investing $212M/year in retrofits could stimulate $850M/year in GDP growth, and create 42,700 jobs by 2050 -- tackling energy poverty and making homes safer and more affordable for all Albertans.
Learn more ⬇️
Critical investment needed to lift Alberta's most vulnerable households out of energy poverty | Pembina Institute
CALGARY, AB – With rising cost-of-living pressures and concerns about energy affordability and energy security, our new report Affordable Home Energy for All: How Alberta can help its most vulnerable…
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January 17, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Alberta’s path to energy security starts with deep retrofits.
Investing $212M/year in retrofits could stimulate $850M/year in GDP growth, and create 42,700 jobs by 2050 -- tackling energy poverty and making homes safer and more affordable for all Albertans.
Learn more ⬇️
Investing $212M/year in retrofits could stimulate $850M/year in GDP growth, and create 42,700 jobs by 2050 -- tackling energy poverty and making homes safer and more affordable for all Albertans.
Learn more ⬇️
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The forecast comes days after the World Meteorological Organization confirmed 2024 as the warmest year on record.
Global temperatures this year to rival 2024's record-breaking heat: climate officials
The forecast comes days after the World Meteorological Organization confirmed 2024 as the warmest year on record.
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January 15, 2025 at 8:45 PM
The forecast comes days after the World Meteorological Organization confirmed 2024 as the warmest year on record.
Thank you for your dedicated and passionate public service Adriane. ❤️
Carr: 'I have lost trust and confidence in the mayor. In my opinion, some of his actions do not genuinely mesh with his mantra that we are all one team.'
Green Party’s Adriane Carr resigns Vancouver council seat
Carr: 'I have lost trust and confidence in the mayor. In my opinion, some of his actions do not genuinely mesh with his mantra that we are all one team.'
dlvr.it
January 15, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Thank you for your dedicated and passionate public service Adriane. ❤️
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📣 Calling all Climate Caucus members - have your say on our 2025 priorities 📣
Our brief online survey is now open! Everyone who completes the survey before Feb 3rd will have a chance to win $200 to independent books and gifts. Find the survey in your email or linked here:
Our brief online survey is now open! Everyone who completes the survey before Feb 3rd will have a chance to win $200 to independent books and gifts. Find the survey in your email or linked here:
Climate Caucus Members Survey
Our staff team at Climate Caucus is working to hone how we can best support your work as elected leaders. Please complete this brief survey to help us in this work. We read every response, and what…
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January 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM
📣 Calling all Climate Caucus members - have your say on our 2025 priorities 📣
Our brief online survey is now open! Everyone who completes the survey before Feb 3rd will have a chance to win $200 to independent books and gifts. Find the survey in your email or linked here:
Our brief online survey is now open! Everyone who completes the survey before Feb 3rd will have a chance to win $200 to independent books and gifts. Find the survey in your email or linked here:
I'm very excited about this piece of work. The @cityofnorthvan.bsky.social has contracted Gehl & Associates to help Central Lonsdale (my hood!) become the City's next great street. The first round of public input is open now until Jan 31st at letstalk.cnv.org/lonsdalegrea....
#northvan #cities
#northvan #cities
January 12, 2025 at 1:23 AM
I'm very excited about this piece of work. The @cityofnorthvan.bsky.social has contracted Gehl & Associates to help Central Lonsdale (my hood!) become the City's next great street. The first round of public input is open now until Jan 31st at letstalk.cnv.org/lonsdalegrea....
#northvan #cities
#northvan #cities
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READ: Barcelona has a plan to create a city-wide network of quieter streets that are easier and safer to travel on foot or by bike. Instead of bumper-to-bumper cars, streets will be lined with trees, play parks, bike-lanes, benches and green people-places. #Barcelona
www.politico.eu/article/barc...
www.politico.eu/article/barc...
Barcelona bets on green to boost city’s mental health
Plans to expand low-traffic, green zones are targeted at reclaiming streets for residents — and lifting their spirits in the process.
www.politico.eu
January 11, 2025 at 7:42 AM
READ: Barcelona has a plan to create a city-wide network of quieter streets that are easier and safer to travel on foot or by bike. Instead of bumper-to-bumper cars, streets will be lined with trees, play parks, bike-lanes, benches and green people-places. #Barcelona
www.politico.eu/article/barc...
www.politico.eu/article/barc...
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Mapping changes in temperature: 2024 edition
January 10, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Mapping changes in temperature: 2024 edition
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Earth’s warming topped a 1.5C threshold on an annual basis for the first time in 2024, the EU and UK say
Hottest Year Ever Sees World Breach 1.5C Global Warming Target
Scientists in the EU and UK find that last year was the hottest year on record, breaching the climate change limit sought by the Paris Agreement.
www.bloomberg.com
January 10, 2025 at 4:16 AM
Earth’s warming topped a 1.5C threshold on an annual basis for the first time in 2024, the EU and UK say
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If you’re not VERY worried about the #ClimateCrisis, you’re not paying attention, or you’ve been successfully convinced to ignore reality. But ignoring reality doesn’t protect us from it.
Being worried is necessary for smart action. How bad things will get is still up to us.
Being worried is necessary for smart action. How bad things will get is still up to us.
January 4, 2025 at 6:43 PM
If you’re not VERY worried about the #ClimateCrisis, you’re not paying attention, or you’ve been successfully convinced to ignore reality. But ignoring reality doesn’t protect us from it.
Being worried is necessary for smart action. How bad things will get is still up to us.
Being worried is necessary for smart action. How bad things will get is still up to us.
It's budget input time! City of North Van residents, we want to hear from you. Send input via the online survey or to City Hall by Jan 17, or join to speak at the council meeting on Jan 27.
letstalk.cnv.org/budget2025
#northvan
letstalk.cnv.org/budget2025
#northvan
January 3, 2025 at 9:18 PM
It's budget input time! City of North Van residents, we want to hear from you. Send input via the online survey or to City Hall by Jan 17, or join to speak at the council meeting on Jan 27.
letstalk.cnv.org/budget2025
#northvan
letstalk.cnv.org/budget2025
#northvan
Wishing you joy and peace this holiday season
December 20, 2024 at 6:39 AM
Wishing you joy and peace this holiday season
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Manitoba is leading the way in clean energy planning.
Can B.C. rise to the occasion? Learn why an ambitious energy plan is critical for the province’s future.🌿
Can B.C. rise to the occasion? Learn why an ambitious energy plan is critical for the province’s future.🌿
Manitoba’s energy plan puts B.C. to the test | Pembina Institute
A critical step in shaping our economic and climate future is crafting a robust energy plan. While B.C.’s newly formed NDP government has promised action, British Columbians are still waiting for…
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December 17, 2024 at 5:00 PM
Manitoba is leading the way in clean energy planning.
Can B.C. rise to the occasion? Learn why an ambitious energy plan is critical for the province’s future.🌿
Can B.C. rise to the occasion? Learn why an ambitious energy plan is critical for the province’s future.🌿
Beautiful evening at the Shipyards Christmas Market, in the most livable city in Canada 😉
December 17, 2024 at 3:24 AM
Beautiful evening at the Shipyards Christmas Market, in the most livable city in Canada 😉