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Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesMarch 29: Fire at Flewellyn-Jones HouseThis week’s updates:Last day of Ramadan, Eid Mubarak!Severe weather and emergency preparednessOttawa Stewardship Council contributes $7,000 to Friends of Stittsville WetlandsChapel Ridge Free Methodist Church - One Church One Day prayer eventQueensway-Carleton Hospital Visionaries Breakfast raises nearly $500,000Fire at Flewellyn-Jones HouseEnviroCentre’s Transit SymposiumCommittee approves food gardens in the City right-of-wayStormwater pond maintenance at Paul Lindsay ParkPlanning: 425 Culdaff, 2 Pretty Street, Draft Zoning By-lawPlant Your Place - free tree programDeadline to apply for a Stittsville Community Micro-Grant is March 31Nominate a volunteer for our annual awardsRegister for Cleaning the CapitalWelcome to Stittsville Multicultural Festival on June 7Today: Eco...2025-03-2914 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesMarch 22: Potholes, micro-grants, new zoning by-lawThis week’s updates:Potholes, including that big one on the Carp Road offrampReminder to slow down!Bonne Journée Internationale de la Francophonie!International Day for the Elimination of DiscriminationCleaning the Capital registrationStittsville Community Micro-GrantsStittsville Volunteer AwardsWelcome to Stittsville multicultural festivalTransit Committee recap and Transit Operator & Worker Appreciation DayEnviroCentre - “Connecting the Dots on Transit” eventApril 5: New Ways to Bus open house5618 Hazeldean / Abbott’s Run Phase 2New Zoning By-law draft #2Ottawa Police CAMSafe programIncome tax clinics at the Stittsville librarySt. Thomas Anglican Church used clothing saleLionhearts Open HousePlease stay off sports fields! Have an excelle...2025-03-2210 min
The Green Room by EnviroCentreLe vélo comme outil d'émancipation et d'équité social avec Sophie Dorion-BoisvertInfos et appels à l'action de cet épisode :Vous pouvez en apprendre plus sur Rack à Bécik y vous y impliquer ici: https://rackabecik.com/Les autres organisations que Sophie a mentionné sont: Action vélo outaouaisRe-Cycles
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The Green Room by EnviroCentreCréer une culture de vélo accessible et inclusive avec Denise InglisInfos et appels à l'action de cet épisode :Vous pouvez en apprendre plus sur Vélo Vanier ici: https://www.cscvanier.com/en/community/development/community-development/bike-vanier *** Merci à Pop Up Podcasting pour leur soutien dans la création de l'audio d'intro et d'outro, et de nous avoir aidé à mettre en place la saison 2 de la Salle verte ! EnviroCentre est un organisme environnemental sans but lucratif qui s'engage à aider Ottawa à atteindre ses objectifs climatiques en offrant aux personnes, aux organisations et aux communautés des solutions pratiques pour alléger leur impact environnemental de façon durab...2023-03-0216 min
ThinkEnergyIt Takes a Village with EnviroCentreThe next decade is crucial when it comes to fighting climate change. Each one of us has a part to play in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, but it can be overwhelming to try and pinpoint where to begin. Melanie Johnston is the Director of Energy Programs at EnviroCentre in Ottawa, an environmental non-profit offering real solutions for reducing the environmental impact of not just individuals, but also communities. She joins this episode to share some tangible ways we can all lower our carbon emissions. Related links LinkedIn, Melanie Johnston: https://www.linkedin.com/i...2022-10-1024 min
The Green Room by EnviroCentrePublic Transit and Mobility Justice with Sally Thomas and Laura ShantzCheck out this episode's notes and calls to action: Learn More Laura mentioned past Ottawa Transit Commission meetings are publicly available on youtube, you can find them hereVisit the Ottawa Transit Riders website to learn more about their current campaignsFollow them on Facebook, Twitter, and InstagramCheck out the Healthy Transportation Coalition website to get involved in their workFollow them on Facebook and TwitterTake a first step towards advocating for mobility justice in Ottawa, and tell us about it at communications@envirocentre.ca ! Help remove barriers in our city's pedestrian infrastructure. Next time you not...2022-10-0833 min
Councillor Glen's Stittsville UpdatesJuly 9: Free woodchips!Councillor Glen's Weekly Update / Saturday, July 9, 2022.
Good morning from Kavanagh Square (Stittsville Main @ Hazeldean)
This week:
- Stittsville Front Porch Music Festival thank you
- Bradley Square - commemorating one of Stittsville's legacy business families
- New policy for parks in new developments
- Road resurfacing delayed due to strike
- Increase in suspected overdose-related deaths
- Free woodchips & other storm clean-up updates
Events:
- Responsible Dog Owners of Canada garage sale on Elderwood Trail
- Goulbourn Museum grand re-opening today
- Amberwood Village Recreation...2022-07-0910 min
Business Baby with Little JoBread By Us part 2Jess (she/her) from Bread By Us is back!
This was a pretty vulnerable season finale for both of us, diving into our shared experience as entrepreneurs running businesses during a pandemic.
Shop for bread here!
Shout out to our season long sponsor Ottawa Green Business by EnviroCentre . These folks are all about sustainability and one way they are showing that is by investing in small business and local projects just like this podcast! Go follow them now!
Lastly thank you to Chugs and Grandpa (the dogs) for behaving the whole...2022-05-161h 17
The Green Room by EnviroCentreDemystifying Ottawa's Climate Targets with Sharon CowardCheck out this episode's calls to action: Learn moreFind out how we are doing so far with Ottawa's climate targets by reading the latest 2021 Status Update on the Climate Change Masterplan.Keep track of how we are doing globally in the fight against climate change with CO2 Earth.Take one step towards Sharon's top 3 climate actions, and tell us about it at communications@envirocentre.ca ! Net zero your homeZero Carbon your travelPush for systemic change in one area that matters to you*** Thank you to Pop Up Podcasting for their sup...2022-05-0635 minBusiness Baby with Little JoCatherine McKenneyCatherine McKenney (they/them)
City Councillor for Somerset Ward 14
Catherine was elected to Ottawa City Council in 2014 and re-elected in October 2018. Catherine is committed to improving life for everyone in their community, including more affordable housing, better transit, child care, more trees, streets that are built for people, better public spaces, protecting our heritage, and supporting local business.
Shout out to our season long sponsor Ottawa Green Business by EnviroCentre . These folks are all about sustainability and one way they are showing that is by investing in small business and local projects just like...2022-05-021h 00Business Baby with Little JoIzere CoffeeTalking coffee, literally the whole reason I get out of bed every morning!
And who better to talk to than LJB's coffee supplier Deborah Ntawigirira (she/her) from Izere Coffee!
Learn more about their coffee and work here!
"Izere represents hope and faith—values that exemplify the resilience and optimism of the local Burundian people. With each sip of our coffee, you taste the love and hard work of our local communities—our partners in social responsibility."
Shout out to our season long sponsor Ottawa Green Business by EnviroCentre . These folks are all...2022-04-1849 minBusiness Baby with Little JoMelanie Anderson from Ottawa MarketsMelanie Anderson (she/her) from Ottawa Markets is here talking about her life planning markets in the city!
Ottawa Markets: Ottawa's historic ByWard & Parkdale markets. Shop local! | Les marchés historiques ByWard et Parkdale d'Ottawa. Acheter local!
If you like what you hear, visit Ottawa Markets to keep an eye on any upcoming events this season. Make sure to check out older episodes of this podcast to hear stories from different vendors that Melanie and Ottawa Markets have hosted!
Business Cuts special guest co-host Liz (she/her) from Secondhand Stories fills in for Ra...2022-04-041h 10
The Green Room by EnviroCentreSeason 2 Coming Soon!Thank you to Pop Up Podcasting for their support in creating the intro and outro audio, and in getting season 2 going!EnviroCentre brings environmental change to life by offering people, organizations and communities in Ottawa practical solutions to lighten their environmental impact in lasting ways. You can find us here:Facebook: @EnviroCentreTwitter: @EnviroCentreInstagram: @EnviroCentre
2022-04-0100 minBusiness Baby with Little JoSoft But SturdyBusiness owner and beadwork artist Kaytlyn(she/her) from Soft but Sturdy join us!
Talk about a charismatic guest! We chat about validation and how to source it as entrepreneurs.
Please give us compliments always!
View her new collaboration here.
Shout out to our season long sponsor Ottawa Green Business by EnviroCentre . These folks are all about sustainability and one way they are showing that is by investing in small business and local projects just like this podcast! Go follow them now!
Lastly thank you to Chugs and Grandpa (the dogs...2022-03-211h 00Business Baby with Little JoScatterbeeI loved this conversation with freelance illustrator Alexandra Finkeldey (she/her) , the artist known as Scatterbee!
I didn't realize how much we had in common going into this conversation. But it was so validating to talk about rest and recovery as an entrepreneur and what gets in the way of feeling like we deserve to take a break. It was very affirming to chat with someone who has such a similar work style as me.
How do you even make time for yourself even?
Big shout out to our season long sponsor Ottawa G...2022-03-071h 08The Green Room by EnviroCentreEcological Justice and Social Change with Janice Ashworth, City of OttawaSubscribe to the City’s climate change newsletter.You can find the City of Ottawa on social media here: Twitter:@ottawacityFacebook:@cityofottawaInstagram:@cityofottawa Thank you to Pop Up Podcasting for their support in creating the intro and outro audio, and getting the podcast started. EnviroCentre brings environmental change to life by offering people, organizations and communities in Ottawa practical solutions to lighten their environmental impact in lasting ways. You can find us here: Facebook: @EnviroCentre Twitter: @Enviro...2022-02-2515 minBusiness Baby with Little JoTop Shelf Preserves~Back Again!Our little buddy Sara Pishva (she/her), owner of Top Shelf Preserves is back to talk about her new storefront!
We chat about the new 527 Gladstone Ave shop and what it was like creating a space during covid. The anxiety and excitement that runs parallel as you make yourself vulnerable by opening up to the public.
Big shout out to our season long sponsor Ottawa Green Business by EnviroCentre . These folks are all about sustainability and one way they are showing that is by investing in small business and local projects just like this podcast! Go...2022-02-211h 09Business Baby with Little JoSave Da SeaIn this episode I visit with BC based pal Aki (she/her) CEO and founder of Save Da Sea Foods. As a business that launched in covid Aki talks about the jumping through hoops and pivoting that brought her from a side project to a full time, currently expanding small business. We talk about our footprints as entrepreneurs and what it means to be a business leader who wants to positively impact their community.
"Our sustainable, plant-based smoked salmon made from simple ingredients, convincingly mimics the taste and texture of salmon lox allowing each of us to do...2022-02-071h 04Business Baby with Little JoKaylie Seaver ~Skin Dog~Another perfect episode…
Kaylie Seaver (she/her) is a tattooer, painter, and musician. She enjoys making things by hand, whether it’s a painting, drawing, sculpture etc. Her life is very saturated in the DIY ethos, and she prefers to recycle, salvage, or reclaim her materials wherever possible. Most of the themes in her work centre around folklore, medieval demonology, and the occult.
We recorded this studio session right before lockdown. We connected over our struggles feeling confident in our work and journey as entrepreneurs. What does it mean to feel proud of your business and...2022-01-2459 minBusiness Baby with Little JoKabhi Chai Kabhi Shai ~Land of Romance~Kabhi Chai Kabhi Shai Iconic Pakistani sister duo, Fiza and Ferva present you Pakistani Chai-Cuterie and a hot cup of tea. Bringing the taste of Pakistan to Ottawa in the most aesthetically pleasing way.
Okay. I love this episode. So much. What a dream to talk to these pals about Street Food and snacking. I was also totally validated chatting with them about their experiences navigating toxic misogyny and the doubt that is projected on so many young folks when starting their own businesses. They were my first in person guests in our newly renovated home studio (r...2022-01-101h 02The Green Room by EnviroCentreNative plants, trees, and shrubs with Melanie Ouellette, founder of the Wildflower Seed LibraryHow much lawn do we really need? This week’s guest wants us to fill our spaces with native plants, trees and shrubs. Melanie Ouellette is the founder of the Wildflower Seed Library, and describes what native plants are based on their relationship to everything else. She encourages us to share our native plants, encourage our friends and neighbours to plant them, and support pollinators in our yards. You can find the Wildflower Seed Library here: Facebook: @Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library GroupInstagram: @OttawaWildflowerTwitter: @OttawaSeed Tha...2021-10-1308 minThe Green Room by EnviroCentreIndividual environmental action with Aida Warah, founder of Gentleways for our PlanetThis week’s guest is focused on individual environmental action, and why people are so unwilling to change, despite acknowledging how big of an issue climate change is. As a former psychologist, she dives into the reasons behind this and how to remain optimistic. Aida Warah, founder of Gentleways for our Planet, wants us to know about Dr. Gifford’s Dragons of Inaction – listen in to find out more!You can find Gentleways here: Facebook: @GentlewaysInstagram: @gentlewaysTwitter: @GentleWays_ You can find the i4thePlanet App hereHe...2021-10-0613 minThe Green Room by EnviroCentreEVs, heat pumps, and their impact with Raymond Leury, President of the Electric Vehicle Council of Ottawa“The good future is one where we stop burning fossil fuels.” This week’s guest has been driving an electric vehicle for more than 8 years. Raymond Leury is the President of the Electric Vehicle Council of Ottawa, and he says that switching to an EV is an easy way for people to reduce their environmental impact. Raymond has an important reminder that replacement technology already exists in order for us to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions by 90% or more – EVs and heat pumps. OC Transpo is also switching to an electric fleet, and heavy-duty transportation is in the...2021-09-2923 minThe Green Room by EnviroCentreL'importance de l'imagination dans les solutions climatiques avec Benoit Delage de CREDDOCette semaine, nous parlons avec Benoit Delage, Directeur du Conseil regional de l’environnement et du developpement durable de l’Outaouais (CREDDO). On discute de l’importance de l’imagination dans les solutions climatiques, de l’écoanxiété, et de l’impact des leviers financiers et de la tarification du carbone. Benoit nous rappelle de l’effet positif que nous pouvons avoir en étant des leaders engagés dans le mouvement environnemental, l’importance de voter vert et de questionner nos élus pour faire pression en faveur d’action climatique! Vous pouvez trouver CREDDO ici:Instagram: @creddo_c...2021-09-2210 minThe Green Room by EnviroCentreFood waste and climate change with Zero Food Waste CanadaMore than half of the food produced in Canada every year goes to waste – that’s 2.2 million tonnes. Food waste is contributing to climate change, and Zero Food Waste Canada is working in four cities across the country to try and work against this. This week’s guests, Yasmine and Fatima, talk about their non-profit that picks up food that would be wasted from restaurants, and donates it to folks who need it. Learn more about how to be a food rescuer, how you can reduce the amount of food waste you create, and the technology a...2021-09-1508 minThe Green Room by EnviroCentreIndigenous peoples land and ocean stewardship with Ana Simeon from RavenThis week’s guest draws attention to one of the solutions from the Drawdown Project – Indigenous Peoples Land Management. She wants us to know that If we protected Indigenous peoples forest tenures, we would save between 9 and 13 gigatons of carbon over the next 30 years. Ana Simeon from Raven also talks about colonial attitudes, racism, and oppression that are working against the ability of Indigenous people to be stewards of the land and ocean in a way that preserves them. Her vision of the future is to create a living for everyone within a safe envelope for the c...2021-09-0711 minThe Green Room by EnviroCentreCommunicating climate change, and the importance of community and belonging with Sundeep Virdi, Chair of the EnviroCentre Board of Directors.This week’s guest reminds us that we’ve been hearing for a long time, what the effects of climate change will be, and it really is an urgent matter. She has spent a lot of time thinking about how to effectively communicate this urgency. Sundeep Virdi is the Chair of the EnviroCentre Board of Directors, and joined because she truly believes that small changes have an impact, and it’s one way to contribute to the cultural transformation required to take climate action. Political inertia is what keeps Sundeep up at night, and she shares t...2021-08-3118 minThe Green Room by EnviroCentreThe perfect recipe for composting at home with Akil Mesiwala, founder of The Box of LifeThis week’s guest helps build compost heroes! Akil Mesiwala, founder of The Box of Life, wants us to think about waste as an asset and a resource. He talks about the recipe of creating good soil, how you can do it in your kitchen, and creating your own cycle at home. Looking to nature is always a good idea, to see how things are recycled naturally. Also, a big plug for adopting wormies in your house! You can find The Box of Life here:Instagram: @the.box.of.life2021-08-2409 minThe Green Room by EnviroCentreThe connection between public health, active transportation and the economy with author and columnist Brigitte Pellerin“If in Ottawa, half of the trips people take were done using active transportation, we would reduce the number of cases of diabetes in the city by over 1600 in the next 10 years.” This week’s Green Room guest goes on to ask why elected official are not making the connection between public health and a good economy. Brigitte Pellerin, author and Ottawa Citizen columnist is advocating for us all to make changes in our own lives to reduce our emissions. Her fear is leaving behind a world that is uninhabitable for her children. You...2021-08-1914 minThe Green Room by EnviroCentreAgriculture and access to drinking water with Michael Thaler from The GrowcerThis week’s Green Room guest calls on us to shape the future we want and to use our purchasing power to influence what companies are doing to address climate change. Michael Thaler from The Growcer, says the government needs to provide better support to farmers so that they can work to decrease water usage. He tells us about what happened to him that really made him face the consequences of climate change, and motivated him to become a biologist. You can find The Growcer here:Instagram: @growcerFacebook: @thegrowcerTwitter: @the_gr...2021-08-1111 minThe Green Room by EnviroCentreSeeing disruption as possibility with Teika Newton from Climate Action Network Canada“Building connections that help people understand what their contributions are in sustaining the diversity of life on this planet.” That's what this week’s guest spends her time doing. Teika Newton from Climate Action Network Canada, works on thinking of solutions to the climate emergency, is hopeful about the future, and tells us that creativity is key to these solutions. She believes that change happens at the personal level, and sometimes the comforts of privilege hold us back from making these changes. You can find the Climate Action Network here:Instagram: @canraccanadaFacebook: @cli...2021-08-0317 minThe Green Room by EnviroCentreLa mobilité durable avec Patrick Robert-Meunier de MOBI-OCette semaine, notre invité Patrick Robert-Meunier de Mobi-O nous parle de l’importance de la mobilité durable, et le besoin de créer un avenir ou la voiture n’est plus la reine de la route! On discute de l’opportunité créé par la pandémie de transformer les habitudes de vélo récréatif en vélo utilitaire, ainsi que le besoin d’une combinaison d’investissements dans l’infrastructure durable et de sensibilisation pour changer les habitudes de transport des gens. Selon Patrick, l’action collectif est essentielle pour mettre la pression sur les décideurs et les élus pour faire les...2021-07-2711 minThe Green Room by EnviroCentreBehavioural changes for climate action with Michael Shank from Carbon Neutral Cities AllianceMichael Shank is the Communications Director for Carbon Neutral Cities Alliance and is passionate about working at that level because change can happen quickly. Michael discusses the top behavioural changes we can make to have the most impact, based on a study by Lund University. He also calls on the environmental and climate movement players to lead by example in normalizing eating a plant-based diet, and the importance of a regenerative future. You can find the Carbon Neutral Cities Alliance here:Instagram: @cnca_80x50Facebook: @carbonneutralcitiesallianceTwitter: @CarbnNtrlCities...2021-07-1914 minThe Green Room by EnviroCentreThe built environment and its impact with Toon Dreessen from Architects DCAThis week’s guest is shedding light on the environmental impact of buildings, and the decisions that can make a difference in lowering it. Toon Dreessen, President of Architects DCA, wants us to hold our elected officials and planning departments accountable. Seeing things through an architectural lens does not only apply to buildings, but also to procurement and infrastructure. He suggests that we ask our local architects questions, start the conversations in our community, and support and advocate for good design. You can find Architects DCAhere:Twitter: @ArchitectsDCALinkedin: @ArchitectsDCAFacebo...2021-07-1308 minThe Green Room by EnviroCentreShortening our food supply chain with Against the Grain Co-Founder, Shelley SpruitSelf-proclaimed eternal optimist, Shelley Spruit, is worried about the extreme weather swings and how that effects food production, which of course affects us all. Shortening our food supply chain is a great way to live more sustainably – and grain specifically has a lot of potential to impact climate change. She challenges everyone to make decisions around their food that do not support unethical companies, that support local food production and lower packaging waste. You can find Against the Grain here:Facebook: @AgainstTheGrainFarmsInstagram: @againstthegrainfarm Thank you to Pop...2021-07-0811 minThe Green Room by EnviroCentreOcean acidification and what we can all do about it, with artist Alana YangDid you know that we know more about the surface of the moon than we know about the ocean floor? Our guest was surprised to learn this too. In this week’s Green Room, artist Alana Yang shares the effects of ocean acidification on oysters and coral (and so many other things!). She suggests that young people need to take the lead on climate change, and support research efforts on climate issues. And with all of that, she’s hopeful for the future. You can find Alana Yang here:Instagram: @AlanaYang_And her w...2021-06-3011 minThe Green Room by EnviroCentreDeforestation and desertification with Dan Youngs, Live 88.5In this week’s Green Room, Dan wants us to stop paving paradise and putting up parking lots, as Joni Mitchell reminds us. As Canada’s first carbon neutral radio station, Live 88.5 is doing their part to replenish the tree population, and Dan points to the Amazon Rainforest as an example of detrimental deforestation that needs to be stopped. You can find Live 88.5 here:Facebook: @Live885fmTwitter: @Live885fmYouTube: @Live885Canada’s first Carbon Neutral radio stationAnother resource that Dan wanted to share: A...2021-06-2410 minThe Green Room by EnviroCentreOttawa’s future climate with Julia Robinson, City of OttawaIn this week’s Green Room, Julia wants us to know how to prepare for Ottawa’s future climate conditions – in her words, it's going to be hotter, wetter, and wilder. We could have up to 43 extreme heat days per year by the 2050s! Tune in to find out what we can all do as individuals, and what the city’s plans are to mitigate and adapt. Julia suggests that we work to avoid the unmanageable and manage the unavoidable. You can find the City of Ottawa here: Find out more about Ottawa’s future climate and...2021-06-1614 minThe Green Room by EnviroCentreProtecting old growth forests and supporting sustainable technologies with artist, Alex StewartIn this week’s Green Room, artist Alex Stewart suggests pivoting away from less sustainable ways of doing things and embracing new technologies and materials to fight climate change. Legislation and money are in the way for a lot of issues, and Alex highlights the impact and importance of civic engagement. You can find out more about Alex Stewart here: Instagram: @enlifestudioFacebook: @enlifestudio Thank you to Pop Up Podcasting for their support in creating the intro and outro audio, and getting the podcast started. EnviroCentre...2021-06-0909 minThe Green Room by EnviroCentreEquity and sustainable transportation, with Let’s Bike OttawaEquity in the environmental movement is crucial. Everyone should have access to sustainable transportation in every community. In this week’s Green Room, Jen suggests that we stop putting cars before people and normalize cycling, walking, and taking transit as the first options. Let’s Bike Month encourages folks to cycle for any reason, track their GHG emissions averted to see the impact they’ve made! You can find out more about Let's Bike Ottawa here: Facebook: @LetsBikeOttawaInstagram: @LetsBikeOttawaTwitter: @LetsBikeOttawa Thank you to Pop Up Podcasting...2021-06-0206 minThe Green Room by EnviroCentreAccelerating the transition to zero-emission transportation, with Uber CanadaDid you know that Uber recently integrated public transit planning information to their ridesharing app? This week we met with Matthew Price, General Manager of Uber Canada to learn about Uber's commitment to be zero emissions by 2030 (in the cities that have supportive policies) and in every city they operate in globally by 2040. You can find out more about Uber Canada here: Facebook: @UberCanadaTwitter: @uberInstagram: @uber Thank you to Pop Up Podcasting for their support in creating the intro and outro audio, and getting the p...2021-06-0208 minThe Green Room by EnviroCentreMeet Youth Climate Lab, scaling solutions for the climateThis week's Green Room guests, Ana Gonzalez Guerrero and Dominique Souris, are from Youth Climate Lab, an organization that helps young people build and scale solutions for climate change. They’re calling on everyone to share space, be more inclusive, and compensate young people for their time. Listen to our conversation and learn what their biggest hopes and fears for the future are. You can find out more about Youth Climate Lab here: Facebook: @YouthClimateLabTwitter: @YouthClimateLabInstagram: @YouthClimateLab Thank you to Pop Up Podcasting for their sup...2021-05-2709 minThe Green Room by EnviroCentreBuilding with inclusivity and sustainability in mind, with Minister Catherine McKennaMinister Catherine McKenna is in the business of building things and is working on cleaning up our transportation sector. In this week’s Green Room, Minister McKenna talks about the inclusive solutions that need to be prioritized, invested in, and politically supported. Practicality and public support are crucial in fighting climate change. The choices we make either reduce emissions or increase emissions – listen in to find out more about those choices and how you can make a difference. You can find the Honourable Catherine McKenna here:Facebook: @McKenna.OttawaTwitter: @cathmckennaIn...2021-05-2712 minThe Green Room by EnviroCentreA sharing culture is good for people and planet, with the Ottawa Tool LibraryBettina Vollmerhausen is all about sharing. And with good reason! Did you know that the average drill is used for just 13 minutes in its whole lifespan? In this week's Green Room, we spoke to Bettina about the Ottawa Tool Library that she founded and runs, and how a culture of sharing can help reduce waste and live lighter. You can find out more about the Ottawa Tool Library here: Instagram: @yowtoollibraryTwitter: @yowtoollibraryFacebook: @yowtoollibrary The Engage Ottawa site that Bettina references. Thank you...2021-05-2713 minThe Green Room by EnviroCentreWelcome to The Green Room!In this series we shine a light on the people working to stem the tide of climate change. 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The Conscious Builder Show with Casey Grey#81 - Building Multi Unit Buildings for the Long Term with the Non Profit Organization Centretown for Citizens (CCOC) and CSV ArchitectsCasey participates in Smart613's Green Building Tour with part 1 taking place at Beaver Barrack's hosted by Graeme Hussey Director of Housing Development at CCOC. Graeme gets into the details of the site, including the installation of the first ever multi unit Geo-Thermal System in Canada at the time. On part two of the tour Anthony Leaning Principle Architect at CSV Architects introduces us to their first passive house for CCOC. Episode Links: CCOC/CAHDCO Beaver Barracks CSV Architects: Salus Project CCOC Arlington Envirocentre Ca...2019-11-2242 min