Media Releases

Municipal Elections 2014 Media Coverage

October 25^th:

Mayoral Candidates Election Survey:

https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/ecologyottawa/pages/6846/attachments/original/1414182332/mayors-report.pdf?1414182332

Media Release: http://ecologyottawa.ca/2014/10/25/would-be-mayors-out-of-step-with-council-candidates-elections-survey/

October 23^rd:

Article on Ecology Ottawa canvassing work by the German magazine Klimaretter – Auf Dem Weg zur gruensten Stadt (On the Path to the Greenest City)

GOT Parks?

Have you heard of GOT Parks? Get Out To (GOT) Parks is a joint initiative of the Canadian Parks Council and the Child & Nature Alliance of Canada. Their ultimate goal is to provide an online destination for young people to learn about Canada’s National, Provincial, and Territorial parks and to encourage Canada’s youth to get outside and experience parks firsthand!

Random Patterns- Photo Exhibit of Impact of Emerald Ash Borer

An exhibition of new works by Michael Ashley entitled, Random Patterns, which will be opening at La Petite Mort Gallery on Friday 28 November 2014 from 7-10 pm. The images in this collection are macro photographs of trees killed by the Emerald Ash Borer beetle and include an exploration of the patterns that are created by the beetle and how we see patterns.

Bronson Audit shows how unsafe walking can be!

[caption id="attachment_4449" align="alignleft" width="300"] Bronson Active Transportation Audit starts preparation for 2017 re Bronson Audit Team - November 2014[/caption]

A group of walkers hit Bronson this weekend to closely examine the walking, cycling and driving conditions on this thoroughfare between the 417 and the canal.

Utility poles, commercial driveways and the lack of a barrier between walker and vehicle, made participants feel unsafe as traffic hit speeds of 80 km/h passing very close to sidewalks.

Soup Ottawa: Micro-grant Participatory Dinner

Soup Ottawa is having an event this Wednesday night (6-9pm) at St. Anthony's Banquet Hall in Little Italy.

It's $10 to participate in a dinner event that grants local community projects in Ottawa.

The event will showcase a line-up of six amazing presenters, each with a unique and creative community project.

You'll have a chance to hear each of their pitches throughout the evening, and will get to vote for your favourite!

Glashan Public School Mural Launch Celebration

Glashan Public School invites you to the launch celebration for two fabulous new murals! The large-scale digital murals will be installed on the north-side of the school building along Arlington Ave and are a part of the Glashan Schoolyard Greening Project revitalization.

Date: Friday November 28 2014
Time: 2:15 to 2:45
Venue: School Gym, 28 Arlington Ave

Press Release: Local Groups Targetted by TransCanada, to Confront Company at Open House in Ottawa Area

For Immediate Release

Ottawa-Based Groups Shocked at TransCanada ‘Dirty Tactics’ Campaign

Company to Face Opposition at Kemptville Open House

Kemptville, Ontario – November 18, 2014 – After leaked documents exposed a TransCanada plan to attack organizations and municipalities opposed to the controversial Energy East pipeline, many of those groups signalled their intention to not be silenced by TransCanada.

EVENT Mountain Equipment Coop Revisits Snow & Skiing in a Warming World

On Saturday November 22 Mountain Equipment Coop's SNOWFEST takes place and Ecology Ottawa has been invited to do a mini version of last February's event The Future of Snow and Skiing in a Warming World.

Here's who'll be there:

Renée Bellehumeur - Gatineau Park Manager
Stephan Gruber - IPCC contributor with expertise in mountain environments and glaciers

Stittsville Energy East Movie Night

Join Ecology Ottawa in Stittsville on Monday, November 24th for a free movie screening and discussion!

We'll be showing a feature-length documentary and hosting a discussion about the Energy East pipeline, and why we're opposed to the risks it presents to our communities and our climate.

Pizza and drinks will be served - the event is free!

Please RSVP online or on Facebook so we can ensure enough food.

Tree Ottawa at Whole Foods Market, Thurs, Nov 20th

We’ll be at the shiny and brand-new Whole Foods Market next week! Come check out our booth, and learn more about our initiative and volunteer opportunities. Proceeds from every purchase you make that day will go towards protecting, planting, and promoting Ottawa's tree canopy. Thanks, Whole Foods!

When: Thursday, November 20^th, 10am- 7pm

Where: Whole Foods Market, at Lansdowne Park (951 Bank St.)

Convent Glen/Orléans Wood Community Meeting

On December 3rd Ecology Ottawa, in co-operation with the Convent Glen/Orléans Wood Community Association, is hosting a community meeting and info-session about Tree Ottawa, our initiative to plant 1 million trees in Ottawa as a gift to Canada for our nation’s 150^th birthday. We’d like to hear from you: what parks and properties need replanting? How can this initiative help to further green your community? Just like it takes a village to raise a child, it takes a city to plant a million trees. Come out for a night of community thinking, brainstorming, and help be part of the solution!

Permeable Pavement & Driveways - Green Infrastructure Options

Wednesday, 12 November 2014 from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM

Find out the alternatives to asphalt for your driveway and pathways.

The Problem: Stormwater runoff from your roof, driveway and other hard surfaces in your yard is typically directed towards the street and into the municipal storm sewer system. This stormwater runoff, which has picked up harmful substances such as road salt, heavy metals and oils, ends up in the Ottawa River, where it can harm water quality and aquatic habitat.