In late January and early February, Tree Ottawa and RBC hosted a series of workshops aimed at discussing the challenges
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Tree Canada President Michael Rosen speaking to Tree Ottawa Workshop in Orleans on February 3rd, 2015[/caption]
facing our trees and how residents can get involved with Tree Ottawa to protect them. A warm thank you to everyone who attended, and to our fantastic guest speakers! For those who couldn't make it, Miranda Gray has kindly put together a compilation of highlights from those who were tweeting at the Orleans event. Click here to see!
Based on all of the fantastic feedback we've been getting, another workshop can't be too far away! Stay tuned for details...
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Ecology Ottawa delegates on Budget 2025 Directions: Where are the Strategic Priorities?
Ottawa Council's Finance and Corporate Services Committee considered the Directions for the City's 2025 budget this morning. Ecology Ottawa was there, calling out the Directions' failure to respond to the crises—climate, biodiversity, housing affordability, addictions—facing Ottawans, as well as their failure to incorporate any of the City's Strategic Priorities. You can watch our delegation or read it below.