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Jaymie Heilman @jaymieh.bsky.social · Jul 29

Canadians' tax dollars should be going toward real climate solutions, not carbon capture pipedreams.
#cdnpoli #solar #climate
@mark-carney.bsky.social @heathermcpherson.bsky.social @climatemamaclaire.bsky.social

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For Our Kids Canada @forourkidscanada.bsky.social · 4d

Housing justice is a huge part of climate justice!

Leadnow @leadnowca.bsky.social · 4d

📣 Say it with us: the rent is TOO DAMN HIGH.

That’s why we are fighting for #HomesForAll — and demanding the government invest in housing solutions that work for us.

Share this video, then join the Homes for All campaign 👉 leadnow.ca/HomesForAll

@350canada.bsky.social @smallchangefund.bsky.social

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For Our Kids: Ottawa-Gatineau @forourkidsog.bsky.social · 16d

We're happy to be a part of this challenge. As caregivers getting around without a car might be a challenge. But with challenges comes opportunity. Want to share how you and your family will attempt the #WeekWithoutDriving challenge? We'd love to share!

Bike Ottawa @bikeottawa.bsky.social · Sep 10

What if, for one week, you experienced your daily life without relying on a car? How might it change your perspective on the way our community moves?

Join the challenge Sept 29-Oct 5. Experience life without driving. Share your stories.👇 #WeekWithoutDriving #OttCity

bikeottawa.ca/2025/09/04/j...

Poster of Week Without Driving. On the left, an orange column with images of bikes and shoes. On the right, Week Without Driving with logos of partners: Bike Ottawa, For our Kids Ottawa Gatineau, Strong Towns Ottawa, Ottawa Transit Riders and Ecology Ottawa.

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Eugenie Waters @eugeniewaters.bsky.social · 12d

Join a tour of Overbrook homes to speak to residents about their heat pumps and get your questions answered!
Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/tour-of-he...

@ecologyottawa.bsky.social @cafesottawa.bsky.social @envirocentre.bsky.social @electrify613.bsky.social
@forourkidsog.bsky.social
#Ott

Poster promoting a tour of heat pumps in the Overbrook neighbourhood from 9:30am on Sunday Oct 5th.

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Climate Emergency Unit @climateunit.bsky.social · 16d

The voices of young people are clear: Youth unemployment isn’t just a statistic, it’s a crisis shaping their lives & futures.

A Youth Climate Corps could put thousands to work while supporting climate & community.

Tell Carney: Listen to youth & act for a YCC: www.goodgreenjobsforall.ca/tell-carney

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Seth Klein @sethdklein.bsky.social · 15d

Canada’s mayors, councillors want fast-tracking of projects that fight climate change.

montreal.citynews.ca/2025/09/24/o...

Canada's mayors, councillors want fast-tracking of projects that fight climate change - CityNews Montreal

More than 250 elected officials across Canada have signed onto a campaign calling on the federal government to prioritize major infrastructure projects that help in the fight against climate change. C...

montreal.citynews.ca

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For Our Kids: Ottawa-Gatineau @forourkidsog.bsky.social · 15d

Ottawa has a bold vision of a greener future with lots of sustainable transportation options including walking and rolling.

Sidewalks are an essential part of this vision. We can't miss out on important opportunities. Thank you to these residents for holding the city to account.

Ecology Ottawa @ecologyottawa.bsky.social · 16d

It's great to see local residents fighting back against this decision.

As we've said, accessibility and safety are more important than neighbourhood character.

Moreover, deferring sidewalks here would set a bad precedent for a good policy. #OttWalk #OttRoll

ottawacitizen.com/news/manor-p...

Three Manor Park residents demand the city build sidewalks in lawyer letter

Rideau-Rockliffe ward Coun. Rawlson King exceeded his authority as a city councillor by deferring the sidewalk construction, they argue.

ottawacitizen.com

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For Our Kids: Ottawa-Gatineau @forourkidsog.bsky.social · 16d

We're happy to be a part of this challenge. As caregivers getting around without a car might be a challenge. But with challenges comes opportunity. Want to share how you and your family will attempt the #WeekWithoutDriving challenge? We'd love to share!

Bike Ottawa @bikeottawa.bsky.social · Sep 10

What if, for one week, you experienced your daily life without relying on a car? How might it change your perspective on the way our community moves?

Join the challenge Sept 29-Oct 5. Experience life without driving. Share your stories.👇 #WeekWithoutDriving #OttCity

bikeottawa.ca/2025/09/04/j...

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Bike Ottawa @bikeottawa.bsky.social · 24d

Vous aimez faire du vélo et aider les autres en même temps? Nous avons besoin de bénévoles pour diriger nos jeunes cyclistes le long du parcours.

Pour se porter bénévole, c’est ici 👇 2/2

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Kidical Mass (Orleans 2025 – Event Planning) - The New Orleans

Hi all, this page is the central hub for planning for the 2025 Orleans Kidical Mass ride on September 27th. Below you’ll find links to The New Orleans Forum where you can see ongoing discussion about ...

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Bike Ottawa @bikeottawa.bsky.social · 24d

Do you like to…

Ride your bike 🚲
And have fun 🥳
With your kids 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒
On safe neighbourhood streets 🪖

Come to our next kidical mass ride in Orleans.

Info 👇 1/2

kidicalmassorleans2025.eventbrite.ca

Poster of kidical mass ride in Orleans, Ottawa, September 27

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griffsy.bsky.social @griffsy.bsky.social · 20d

Scenes from #Ottawa #DrawtheLine march #Canada

@cape-acme.bsky.social @scan-ottawa.bsky.social @fridaysforfuture.bsky.social @forourkidsog.bsky.social @ecologyottawa.bsky.social

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griffsy.bsky.social @griffsy.bsky.social · 20d

Scenes from #Ottawa #DrawtheLine march #Canada

@cape-acme.bsky.social @scan-ottawa.bsky.social
@fridaysforfuture.bsky.social @forourkidsog.bsky.social
@ecologyottawa.bsky.social @cafesottawa.bsky.social

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Fridays For Future Ottawa @ottawaclimate.bsky.social · Sep 11

🚨 The march is almost here — September 20th is just around the corner. ✊🌍⁠

⁠Art Builds
📍 Thurs Sept 11, 12-4pm U of Ottawa, Uni Square
📍 Fri Sept 12, 12-4pm Carleton Uni, outside MacOdrum library
📍 Sun Sept 14, 1–5pm⁠ St Peter’s, 400 Sparks

www.fridaysforfutureottawa.org/get-involved...

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For Our Kids: Ottawa-Gatineau @forourkidsog.bsky.social · Sep 10

Send to your school trustee - if you still have one 🙃

Claire Kraatz @climatemamaclaire.bsky.social · Sep 7

EcoSchools Canada, Climate Caucus, and the Centre for Civic Governance hosted a webinar exploring how school trustees can champion #climateaction within their school boards.
@jenny-regal.bsky.social @abcpatricia.bsky.social
#schooltrustees #abed
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdT5...

School Trustees Championing Climate Action

YouTube video by Climate Caucus

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Sean Devine @seandevine9.bsky.social · Aug 31

Got gently used fall and winter items? Bring Halloween costumes, sports gear, or decorations to the Free Drop & Swap Pop-Up! Join us on Sept 13, from 10am to 2pm at Jim Durrell Recreation Centre, 1265 Walkley Road. Drop-off starts at 9am. Visit ottawa.ca/WasteReduction for more information.

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Sophie Delhaes @corkypirbright.bsky.social · Aug 30

www.politico.eu/article/hels... Ottawa, surely we can do the same! @shawnmenard.bsky.social @arieltroster.com @jleiper.bsky.social @forourkidsog.bsky.social @bikeottawa.bsky.social @strongtownsottawa.ca @freetransitottawa.bsky.social @mayormarksutcliffe.bsky.social

Helsinki just went a full year without a single traffic death

The capital city is Finnish’ed with car-related fatalities.

www.politico.eu

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For Our Kids Canada @forourkidscanada.bsky.social · Aug 29

"But today, we're also here to call out the solutions we don't want. We don't want our public dollars funding pipelines for so-called 'decarbonized oil'!"
@climatemamaclaire.bsky.social at last week's No Public $$$ for Pipelines event in #yyc.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCF8...

No Public $$$ for Pipelines #yyc #event #ForOurKids #CalgaryClimateHub

YouTube video by The Gravity Well with Jenny Yeremiy

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David Suzuki Foundation @davidsuzukifdn.bsky.social · Aug 28

Indigenous-led projects like this community solar farm from the Louis Bull Tribe in Alberta are leading Canada’s shift to clean energy.

Let’s connect these projects with an east-west grid.

Sign the petition:
dsfdn.org/PetitionToBu...

#RenewablePowerForAll #ReconciliationInAction #CleanPower

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Jimmy Thomson @jameswsthomson.com · Aug 28

The only possible excuse for not slamming the brakes on emissions at this point is "fuck them grandkids" which, if you think about it, is not a very strong moral argument.

Damian Carrington @dpcarrington.bsky.social · Aug 28

Collapse of critical Atlantic current is no longer low likelihood, study finds

- Scientists say ‘shocking’ discovery shows rapid cuts in carbon emissions are needed to avoid catastrophic impacts

#climatecrisis #AMOC
www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Collapse of critical Atlantic current is no longer low likelihood, study finds

Scientists say ‘shocking’ discovery shows rapid cuts in carbon emissions are needed to avoid catastrophic fallout

www.theguardian.com

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Kidical Mass Ottawa @kidicalmassottawa.bsky.social · Aug 24

ICYMI - Our final #KidicalMass bike ride of the season will take place September 27 in Orleans! More details and optional registration: kidicalmassorleans2025.eventbrite.ca

📢 Please help us share the word.

#OttBike #OttEvents #OttCity #Ottawa #OrleansOntario #SafeStreets #SafeStreetsForKids

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Cassie Smith (she/her) @cassiesmith.bsky.social · Aug 20

E-cargo bikes can transform family transportation for the better. It is not hyperbole for me to say that getting this bike changed my life.

My story (from a few years ago - now we have two e-cargo bikes 😂):

www.forourkids.ca/family_ebike...

@forourkidscanada.bsky.social @forourkidsog.bsky.social

A Family E-Bike Changed My Life. Now I'm on a Mission to Help More Families Bike For Our Kids

www.forourkids.ca

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Eugenie Waters @eugeniewaters.bsky.social · Aug 20

Thanks to @horizonottawa.bsky.social and @forourkidsog.bsky.social for making sure people know that sidewalks matter for Manor Park and in neighbourhoods all across ottawa. Basic road safety and accessibility aren’t up for negotiation in 2025!

A poster says “sidewalks matter” and outlines why it is important to take action in manor park to ensure the city-wide policy is implemented without exceptions for neighbourhood character. Road safety and accessibility aren’t up for negotiation in 2025!

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Ecology Ottawa @ecologyottawa.bsky.social · Aug 20

Join our Climate Equity workshop, Wed Aug 27th 6-7:30pm online. RSVP: ecologyottawa.ca/climate_equity_citywide_workshop
As our city grows, our new Climate Equity initiative will push for decisions that cut GHG emissions, advance equity & build a more climate-resilient Ottawa.

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For Our Kids: Ottawa-Gatineau @forourkidsog.bsky.social · Aug 20

This is a great idea! We all have items that we no longer use - or need for something bigger or smaller. Especially those of us with quickly growing kids 😜.

Bring your items and come home with something secondhand.

CAFES Ottawa @cafesottawa.bsky.social · Aug 20

On September 13, join us for a free "Swap & Drop" event to swap your gently used fall and winter items for something new-to-you!

Drop your items off from 9-11 am and shop from 10 am to 2 pm! See the link below for the list of items we accept!

📍Jim Durrell Recreation Centre #ottawa

Free Swap & Drop: Fall Pop Up

Join Ottawa South Eco-Action Network (OSEAN), CAFES, and Eco West Enders for a free Swap event on Saturday, September 13!

www.eventbrite.ca

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Seth Klein @sethdklein.bsky.social · Aug 18

As of mid-August, there have been over 4,500 wildfires and almost 7.8 million hectares burned in 🇨🇦, an area roughly the size of New Brunswick, and more than double the 10-year average.

Sending a scorching message to our political leaders that it's time to hold fossil fuel companies accountable 👇

Climate Emergency Unit @climateunit.bsky.social · Aug 18

🔥 Wildfires have displaced tens of thousands, destroyed communities, & burned 7.3M hectares this year in Canada.

Our Signed, Seared, Delivered postcards show iconic Canadian landscapes at risk.

📬 Send yours to Ottawa to demand action for a climate-safe future: www.signedseareddelivered.com

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