Media Releases

Chianello: Mayor's 'strategic initiatives' short on vision — and consultation

Once upon a time, when city mayors weren’t afraid to let elected representatives talk freely in public, councillors would convene to set the priorities for the coming term of council. Imagine that.

They would meet at Pine View Golf Course (when the city still owned the golf course), or Lansdowne Park, for a couple of days of wide-ranging discussions. Councillors would throw around ideas for their own wards or the city at large. They’d discuss where they’d like to take the city and how to get there. City staff would deliver a dose of reality by explaining how much these ideas might cost.

MELOG workshop in City Hall the 17th of May

Don’t miss the opportunity to meet MELOG, an amazing network of entrepreneurial Latin American women in Ottawa-Gatineau. During the past month, they expressed their interest for trees by becoming a Tree Otawa collaborator and by inviting us to their event. Their event LATIN EXPO 2015 aims to provide a 1-day interactive learning and professional development activities for leaders, entrepreneurs and visitors.

MELOG workshop in City Hall the 17th of May

MELOG workshop in City Hall the 17th of May

Don’t miss the opportunity to meet MELOG, an amazing network of entrepreneurial Latin American women in Ottawa-Gatineau. During the past month, they expressed their interest for trees by becoming a Tree Otawa collaborator and by inviting us to their event. Their event LATIN EXPO 2015 aims to provide a 1-day interactive learning and professional development activities for leaders, entrepreneurs and visitors.

Media coverage of pipeline pullouts at Kemptville festival

Yesterday the Ottawa Citizen had this coverage:

Musicians John Carroll, Lisa Poushinsky and George Buys say they “strongly object to playing under the TransCanada Banner"... [read whole article]

And then CBC's afternoon show did this interview

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Community Associations Stand Up for Climate Action

Community Associations Stand Up for Climate Action

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Fourteen of Ottawa’s community associations recently sent a letter to Mayor Jim Watson calling on the City of Ottawa to do its part in making climate change action an official city priority. Meanwhile, more community associations, businesses and other organizations continue to sign the letter, which has already gotten the attention of the Mayor.

The community associations, members of the Community Association Forum on Environmental Sustainability (CAFES), are urging the city to designate climate action a “Term of Council Priority", which would put it front-and-center in planning and budgeting processes for the next four years.

Glashan Schoolyard Greening Project Update

Glashan Schoolyard Greening Project Update

 An update from Tree Ottawa collaborator the Glashan School Yard Greening Project.

April Update -- It's Crunch Time!!!
  • The landscape contractors are expected to arrive to start greening work in late May or early June. Action! Yahoo!
  • The base contract on the schoolyard's southside (along Catherine) and northside of building (Arlington) is fully funded. Yipee!
Glashan Schoolyard Greening Project Update

Glashan Schoolyard Greening Project Update

 An update from Tree Ottawa collaborator the Glashan School Yard Greening Project.

April Update -- It's Crunch Time!!!
  • The landscape contractors are expected to arrive to start greening work in late May or early June. Action! Yahoo!
  • The base contract on the schoolyard's southside (along Catherine) and northside of building (Arlington) is fully funded. Yipee!
STOP "Energy East" July Stittsville Meeting

STOP "Energy East" July Stittsville Meeting

Ecology Ottawa- TarFree 613 Present:

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To RSVP to this event: http://www.ecologyottawa.org/community_discussion_energy_east_pipeline

The spectre of a project that would move tar sands oil across Canada and only a couple kilometres from Stittsville continues to hang over us all. Come to our information meeting and get informed!

AGENDA OF THE MEETING:

  1. Description of the projects and it's risks - there's no good reason to agree to this.

Ecology Ottawa applauds local musicians refusing to play for oil and pipelines: Community crowdfunding will soon send TransCanada packing

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May 3, 2015 (Ottawa): Ecology Ottawa applauds local musicians who are taking a stand by refusing to play at a music festival sponsored by TransCanada Corporation, the company behind the proposed Energy East pipeline, as well as a community crowfunding effort designed to send TransCanada packing.

“It’s a great example of the power of musicians to turn up the volume on critical issues in our society,” says Graham Saul, Executive Director of Ecology Ottawa. “It reminds me of the days when musicians came together to launch a cultural boycott of South African Apartheid. Musicians are saying they aren’t going to play for oil and pipelines.”

Trees, Ash Trees and the Emerald Ash Borer

Horticulturalist Bertrand Dumont provides an update and gives advice for tree selection

Horticulturalist and science animator, Bertrand Dumont has long been passionate about trees. He has written numerous books on the subject over the course of 40 years and the latest that came out this spring addresses the unbeatable emerald ash borer as well as the benefits of trees and how to carefully choose them. Interview.

Tree Ottawa’s Biggest Tree Planting Yet.

Tree Ottawa’s Biggest Tree Planting Yet.

Join Tree Ottawa, Scouts Canada and FIFA this Saturday May 2nd at South Nepean Park from 9am until noon and help plant 1000 trees. This will be Tree Ottawa’s biggest tree planting since our launch in October 2014.

Bring a shovel/trowel and wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. We’ll provide the trees as well as water snacks and coffee.

For more information or to RSVP visit http://www.ecologyottawa.org/to_big_planting_may_2015 or https://www.facebook.com/events/1627098474170989/ or contact us at [email protected]

Climate Campaign Update - City Councillors Deciding Fate of Plan

The following was emailed to people who are signed up for special emails about local action on climate change.

Lots going on in Ecology Ottawa's climate change campaign:
  • ACTION: remind your City Councillor
  • Fourteen Community Associations Sign a Letter to the Mayor
  • Video Posted
  • Successful Events
ACTION: remind your City Councillor

Behind the scenes City Councillors are right now discussing the contents of their official document the Term of Council Priorities. Their talks will go on a week or so then go through committee votes in June.

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