@leifish.bsky.social
He/him. Dad. Husband. 🇨🇦Settler on Anishinabe Algonquin lands. Mostly water. Comms @greencommunities.bsky.social
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Investing in cycling infrastructure = safer roads for all users + healthy, prosperous communities. Thrilled to have champion for active transportation infrastructure, Honourable @gregorrobertson.bsky.social, as Minister of Housing +Infrastructure. #BikeDayOnTheHill 📷 @VeloCanadaBikes.bsky.social
October 10, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Investing in cycling infrastructure = safer roads for all users + healthy, prosperous communities. Thrilled to have champion for active transportation infrastructure, Honourable @gregorrobertson.bsky.social, as Minister of Housing +Infrastructure. #BikeDayOnTheHill 📷 @VeloCanadaBikes.bsky.social
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MPs from *all* parties stand together with The Honourable @juliedabrusin.bsky.social (Minister for the Environment + #ClimateChange) celebrating @cycletoronto.bsky.social as they are recognized as "National Cycling Advocate of the Year" by @velocanadabikes.bsky.social
#BikeDayOnTheHill
#BikeDayOnTheHill
October 10, 2025 at 3:03 PM
MPs from *all* parties stand together with The Honourable @juliedabrusin.bsky.social (Minister for the Environment + #ClimateChange) celebrating @cycletoronto.bsky.social as they are recognized as "National Cycling Advocate of the Year" by @velocanadabikes.bsky.social
#BikeDayOnTheHill
#BikeDayOnTheHill
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⚡🚍 Canada has a chance to lead—not just in clean transportation, but in doing it right. Ethical sourcing, responsible disposal, and inclusive design should be the standard, not the exception.
Register now to join our online panel on October 15.
buff.ly/FhvcyIk
Register now to join our online panel on October 15.
buff.ly/FhvcyIk
September 29, 2025 at 1:02 PM
⚡🚍 Canada has a chance to lead—not just in clean transportation, but in doing it right. Ethical sourcing, responsible disposal, and inclusive design should be the standard, not the exception.
Register now to join our online panel on October 15.
buff.ly/FhvcyIk
Register now to join our online panel on October 15.
buff.ly/FhvcyIk
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🌱 Need a heart-warming read? Check out this beautiful story about the Buena Vista Garden Collective transforming a once-empty boulevard into a welcoming green space:
Read more: buff.ly/p0rI2v8
Read more: buff.ly/p0rI2v8
A garden for the community: Buena Vista boulevard attracts more than just pollinators
Transforming what was once a "forlorn space," gardeners are proving how shovels, seeds and soil can bring a community together.
thestarphoenix.com
September 25, 2025 at 4:05 PM
🌱 Need a heart-warming read? Check out this beautiful story about the Buena Vista Garden Collective transforming a once-empty boulevard into a welcoming green space:
Read more: buff.ly/p0rI2v8
Read more: buff.ly/p0rI2v8
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⚡🚍 Equity isn’t an obstacle to electrifying school buses; it’s the foundation of making it work.
Register now for our October 15 online panel with the authors of the recent report, “Embedding Equity in Canada’s Transition to Electric School Buses.”
buff.ly/FhvcyIk
cc @equiterre.bsky.social
Register now for our October 15 online panel with the authors of the recent report, “Embedding Equity in Canada’s Transition to Electric School Buses.”
buff.ly/FhvcyIk
cc @equiterre.bsky.social
September 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM
⚡🚍 Equity isn’t an obstacle to electrifying school buses; it’s the foundation of making it work.
Register now for our October 15 online panel with the authors of the recent report, “Embedding Equity in Canada’s Transition to Electric School Buses.”
buff.ly/FhvcyIk
cc @equiterre.bsky.social
Register now for our October 15 online panel with the authors of the recent report, “Embedding Equity in Canada’s Transition to Electric School Buses.”
buff.ly/FhvcyIk
cc @equiterre.bsky.social
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🍂 As planting season returns, we’re revisiting past events!
In 2024, Kristen Bill, Project Manager of Forest Health at City of Hamilton, led a mini forest planting with support from our #LivingCitiesCanadaFund & #GreenbeltFoundation.
Learn more 👉 buff.ly/4gMu9Or
In 2024, Kristen Bill, Project Manager of Forest Health at City of Hamilton, led a mini forest planting with support from our #LivingCitiesCanadaFund & #GreenbeltFoundation.
Learn more 👉 buff.ly/4gMu9Or
September 12, 2025 at 9:00 AM
🍂 As planting season returns, we’re revisiting past events!
In 2024, Kristen Bill, Project Manager of Forest Health at City of Hamilton, led a mini forest planting with support from our #LivingCitiesCanadaFund & #GreenbeltFoundation.
Learn more 👉 buff.ly/4gMu9Or
In 2024, Kristen Bill, Project Manager of Forest Health at City of Hamilton, led a mini forest planting with support from our #LivingCitiesCanadaFund & #GreenbeltFoundation.
Learn more 👉 buff.ly/4gMu9Or
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The Canada Greener Homes Loan is running out of funds.
Efficiency Canada is calling on all of us to act. Without new support in Budget 2025, projects will stall & jobs will be lost.
📣 Email your MP today: buff.ly/yp7382Y
Efficiency Canada is calling on all of us to act. Without new support in Budget 2025, projects will stall & jobs will be lost.
📣 Email your MP today: buff.ly/yp7382Y
September 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The Canada Greener Homes Loan is running out of funds.
Efficiency Canada is calling on all of us to act. Without new support in Budget 2025, projects will stall & jobs will be lost.
📣 Email your MP today: buff.ly/yp7382Y
Efficiency Canada is calling on all of us to act. Without new support in Budget 2025, projects will stall & jobs will be lost.
📣 Email your MP today: buff.ly/yp7382Y
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Thanks to @aptnnews.bsky.social for covering the launch of our report. The indigenous leaders, rural operators, and small school districts we spoke with are ready to lead — if we remove the barriers and give them the tools to succeed: eschoolbusalliance.ca/two-million-... @equiterre.bsky.social
September 5, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Thanks to @aptnnews.bsky.social for covering the launch of our report. The indigenous leaders, rural operators, and small school districts we spoke with are ready to lead — if we remove the barriers and give them the tools to succeed: eschoolbusalliance.ca/two-million-... @equiterre.bsky.social
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Cleaner rides to school shouldn’t come with barriers.
CESBA’s new report shows how equity must guide Canada’s electric school bus transition by addressing accessibility, Indigenous inclusion & community impacts so no one is left behind.
Full report here: buff.ly/DmXFuAY
@equiterre.bsky.social
CESBA’s new report shows how equity must guide Canada’s electric school bus transition by addressing accessibility, Indigenous inclusion & community impacts so no one is left behind.
Full report here: buff.ly/DmXFuAY
@equiterre.bsky.social
September 4, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Cleaner rides to school shouldn’t come with barriers.
CESBA’s new report shows how equity must guide Canada’s electric school bus transition by addressing accessibility, Indigenous inclusion & community impacts so no one is left behind.
Full report here: buff.ly/DmXFuAY
@equiterre.bsky.social
CESBA’s new report shows how equity must guide Canada’s electric school bus transition by addressing accessibility, Indigenous inclusion & community impacts so no one is left behind.
Full report here: buff.ly/DmXFuAY
@equiterre.bsky.social
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WATCH: What are BETTER SOLUTIONS for traffic congestion in cities, especially as big employers are now forcing people back to the office? PLUS how politicians claiming bike-lanes cause congestion ARE LYING TO YOU! Watch my CBC interview with @ianhanomansing.bsky.social that played across Canada.
CBC News Network's Ian Hanomansing speaks with Brent Toderian about transit congestion this fall
Get the latest on CBCNews.ca, the CBC News App, and CBC News Network for breaking news and analysis.
www.cbc.ca
September 4, 2025 at 3:05 PM
WATCH: What are BETTER SOLUTIONS for traffic congestion in cities, especially as big employers are now forcing people back to the office? PLUS how politicians claiming bike-lanes cause congestion ARE LYING TO YOU! Watch my CBC interview with @ianhanomansing.bsky.social that played across Canada.
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We are deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Sheila Colla – brilliant conservation scientist, tireless native pollinator advocate, and environmental justice champion. Her legacy will continue to guide Ontario Nature’s pollinator work.
bumblebeewatch.org
@savewildbees.bsky.social
bumblebeewatch.org
@savewildbees.bsky.social
July 10, 2025 at 6:52 PM
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Sheila Colla – brilliant conservation scientist, tireless native pollinator advocate, and environmental justice champion. Her legacy will continue to guide Ontario Nature’s pollinator work.
bumblebeewatch.org
@savewildbees.bsky.social
bumblebeewatch.org
@savewildbees.bsky.social
Little things make me happy.
July 6, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Little things make me happy.
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🎉 Drumroll please 🥁
Announcing the 2025 Green Community Awards: buff.ly/TZP4dX8
“We give these Green Community Awards to recognize the achievements of our members + our teams. We also do this to celebrate our collective impact across Canada," - Brianna Salmon, executive director of GCC.
Announcing the 2025 Green Community Awards: buff.ly/TZP4dX8
“We give these Green Community Awards to recognize the achievements of our members + our teams. We also do this to celebrate our collective impact across Canada," - Brianna Salmon, executive director of GCC.
June 25, 2025 at 1:44 PM
🎉 Drumroll please 🥁
Announcing the 2025 Green Community Awards: buff.ly/TZP4dX8
“We give these Green Community Awards to recognize the achievements of our members + our teams. We also do this to celebrate our collective impact across Canada," - Brianna Salmon, executive director of GCC.
Announcing the 2025 Green Community Awards: buff.ly/TZP4dX8
“We give these Green Community Awards to recognize the achievements of our members + our teams. We also do this to celebrate our collective impact across Canada," - Brianna Salmon, executive director of GCC.
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The clock is ticking. Roughly 12 million existing low-rise houses in Canada must be retrofitted by 2050, write Betsy Agar, Jessica McIlroy and Jay Nordenstrom @nationalobserver.com 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 3:50 PM
The clock is ticking. Roughly 12 million existing low-rise houses in Canada must be retrofitted by 2050, write Betsy Agar, Jessica McIlroy and Jay Nordenstrom @nationalobserver.com www.nationalobserver.com/2025/06/06/o...
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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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This #CleanAirDay, let’s talk school buses.
In Canada, 2.2M kids ride buses daily, and 70% of buses still run on diesel. Diesel exhaust is toxic & linked to asthma & cancer.
Electric buses are a healthier choice.
Learn more from the @canadianlung.bsky.social
buff.ly/uK1JJvo
In Canada, 2.2M kids ride buses daily, and 70% of buses still run on diesel. Diesel exhaust is toxic & linked to asthma & cancer.
Electric buses are a healthier choice.
Learn more from the @canadianlung.bsky.social
buff.ly/uK1JJvo
June 4, 2025 at 4:03 PM
This #CleanAirDay, let’s talk school buses.
In Canada, 2.2M kids ride buses daily, and 70% of buses still run on diesel. Diesel exhaust is toxic & linked to asthma & cancer.
Electric buses are a healthier choice.
Learn more from the @canadianlung.bsky.social
buff.ly/uK1JJvo
In Canada, 2.2M kids ride buses daily, and 70% of buses still run on diesel. Diesel exhaust is toxic & linked to asthma & cancer.
Electric buses are a healthier choice.
Learn more from the @canadianlung.bsky.social
buff.ly/uK1JJvo
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It’s #Bike2SchoolWeek!
Inspired by the global Kidical Mass movement, we’re encouraging schools, families, and communities to organize fun, safe group rides and walks to school events. 💥
Check out our blog for inspiring stories across Canada!
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Inspired by the global Kidical Mass movement, we’re encouraging schools, families, and communities to organize fun, safe group rides and walks to school events. 💥
Check out our blog for inspiring stories across Canada!
buff.ly/zJdaEAS
3 Ways to get kids on bikes for Bike to School Week 2025 - Green Communities Canada
Bike to School Week 2025 (B2SW) takes place from June 2 - 6 in Toronto and Vancouver, with some different dates for other areas in Canada.
greencommunitiescanada.org
June 3, 2025 at 1:06 PM
It’s #Bike2SchoolWeek!
Inspired by the global Kidical Mass movement, we’re encouraging schools, families, and communities to organize fun, safe group rides and walks to school events. 💥
Check out our blog for inspiring stories across Canada!
buff.ly/zJdaEAS
Inspired by the global Kidical Mass movement, we’re encouraging schools, families, and communities to organize fun, safe group rides and walks to school events. 💥
Check out our blog for inspiring stories across Canada!
buff.ly/zJdaEAS
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Today is #WorldBicycleDay!
Bikes are sustainable & good for our health, economy & environment.
At GCC, we support active transportation that connects people to healthier, greener communities.
Check out our blog post below on tips to get kids on bikes!
buff.ly/zJdaEAS
Bikes are sustainable & good for our health, economy & environment.
At GCC, we support active transportation that connects people to healthier, greener communities.
Check out our blog post below on tips to get kids on bikes!
buff.ly/zJdaEAS
June 3, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Today is #WorldBicycleDay!
Bikes are sustainable & good for our health, economy & environment.
At GCC, we support active transportation that connects people to healthier, greener communities.
Check out our blog post below on tips to get kids on bikes!
buff.ly/zJdaEAS
Bikes are sustainable & good for our health, economy & environment.
At GCC, we support active transportation that connects people to healthier, greener communities.
Check out our blog post below on tips to get kids on bikes!
buff.ly/zJdaEAS
Today is #WorldBikeDay, this entire week is #BikeToSchoolWeek + June is #BikeMonth.
More cycling + more complete mobility infrastructure (including all forms of active +accessible mobility) in our communities could make life better for everyone, including those who must drive.
Expect better.
More cycling + more complete mobility infrastructure (including all forms of active +accessible mobility) in our communities could make life better for everyone, including those who must drive.
Expect better.
June 3, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Today is #WorldBikeDay, this entire week is #BikeToSchoolWeek + June is #BikeMonth.
More cycling + more complete mobility infrastructure (including all forms of active +accessible mobility) in our communities could make life better for everyone, including those who must drive.
Expect better.
More cycling + more complete mobility infrastructure (including all forms of active +accessible mobility) in our communities could make life better for everyone, including those who must drive.
Expect better.
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Today, on World #BiodiversityDay, we celebrate & reaffirm our commitment to protecting biodiversity through local action.
At Green Communities Canada, we are supporting biodiversity & living cities across Canada. Read more in our announcement today: buff.ly/ZY4S35e
At Green Communities Canada, we are supporting biodiversity & living cities across Canada. Read more in our announcement today: buff.ly/ZY4S35e
May 22, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Today, on World #BiodiversityDay, we celebrate & reaffirm our commitment to protecting biodiversity through local action.
At Green Communities Canada, we are supporting biodiversity & living cities across Canada. Read more in our announcement today: buff.ly/ZY4S35e
At Green Communities Canada, we are supporting biodiversity & living cities across Canada. Read more in our announcement today: buff.ly/ZY4S35e
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As the global community marks World #BiodiversityDay, Green Communities Canada is thrilled to announce the 36 recipients of our 2025 Living Cities Canada Fund!
Read our full announcement here: buff.ly/ZY4S35e
Read our full announcement here: buff.ly/ZY4S35e
May 22, 2025 at 4:03 PM
As the global community marks World #BiodiversityDay, Green Communities Canada is thrilled to announce the 36 recipients of our 2025 Living Cities Canada Fund!
Read our full announcement here: buff.ly/ZY4S35e
Read our full announcement here: buff.ly/ZY4S35e
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Don Cameron from Tree Canada reflects on how planting trees helps build more than just green spaces, it fosters belonging, connection, and a sense of community, especially for children. 🌳
Watch here: buff.ly/hH564a0
Watch here: buff.ly/hH564a0
May 21, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Don Cameron from Tree Canada reflects on how planting trees helps build more than just green spaces, it fosters belonging, connection, and a sense of community, especially for children. 🌳
Watch here: buff.ly/hH564a0
Watch here: buff.ly/hH564a0
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In light of the recent news involving Lion Electric and the Quebec government, the Canadian Electric School Bus Alliance (CESBA) has issued a public statement.
Read more in the link below
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Read more in the link below
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May 21, 2025 at 1:13 PM
In light of the recent news involving Lion Electric and the Quebec government, the Canadian Electric School Bus Alliance (CESBA) has issued a public statement.
Read more in the link below
buff.ly/35dltM9
Read more in the link below
buff.ly/35dltM9
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Communiqué 🚌⚡ L’Alliance canadienne pour l’électrification des autobus scolaires (ACEAS), qu'on coordonne avec @greencommunities.bsky.social, dénonce vivement la décision du gouvernement Legault de suspendre l’obligation d’achat autobus scolaire électrique.
Électrification du transport scolaire : le Québec fait marche arrière | Équiterre
Le Québec ne rendra plus obligatoire l’achat d’ASE dans son Programme d’électrification du transport scolaire (PETS).
www.equiterre.org
May 21, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Communiqué 🚌⚡ L’Alliance canadienne pour l’électrification des autobus scolaires (ACEAS), qu'on coordonne avec @greencommunities.bsky.social, dénonce vivement la décision du gouvernement Legault de suspendre l’obligation d’achat autobus scolaire électrique.
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When we hear “endangered,” we often think of animals, but over 250 plant species in Canada are also at risk.❗
From wildflowers to ancient trees, they’re all essential for healthy ecosystems. 🌼
This #EndangeredSpeciesDay, let’s protect all forms of life. 🌱
From wildflowers to ancient trees, they’re all essential for healthy ecosystems. 🌼
This #EndangeredSpeciesDay, let’s protect all forms of life. 🌱
May 17, 2025 at 1:02 PM
When we hear “endangered,” we often think of animals, but over 250 plant species in Canada are also at risk.❗
From wildflowers to ancient trees, they’re all essential for healthy ecosystems. 🌼
This #EndangeredSpeciesDay, let’s protect all forms of life. 🌱
From wildflowers to ancient trees, they’re all essential for healthy ecosystems. 🌼
This #EndangeredSpeciesDay, let’s protect all forms of life. 🌱