Toronto invites residents to become Neighbourhood Climate Action Champions

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Toronto – The City of Toronto is inviting residents and community leaders to become Neighbourhood Climate Action Champions, a role that helps to inspire local participation and climate initiatives. Participants will receive training and support to empower them to work with residents and develop climate action projects that reduce greenhouse gases and reflect the needs and values of their communities. …

Toronto launches new bike pilot program as part of net zero strategy

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Toronto – To help the City of Toronto meet its environmental goals, the City will welcome members of the community to launch a Bike Pilot Program that includes a new Bylaw Enforcement Bike Unit. The pilot includes 18 revitalized City of Toronto fleet bicycles and a team of 21 certified bylaw enforcement officers. The officers will be using bicycles whenever …

Toronto recognized as Canada’s first ‘Best Workplace for Commuters’

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Toronto – The City of Toronto has been recognized as Canada’s first ‘Best Workplace for Commuters’ for supporting and encouraging employees to commute to work in sustainable ways – by transit, cycling, walking, carpooling – and also by offering hybrid work. Awarded by Best Workplaces for Commuters (BWC), a North American organization that recognizes and supports workplaces providing exceptional commuter …

New Indigenous Climate Action Grants announced

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Toronto – Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie (Scarborough-Rouge Park) launched the City of Toronto’s new Indigenous Climate Action Grants program at Dr. Lillian McGregor Park. Grants of up to $20,000 are available to support local Indigenous communities in undertaking projects and initiatives that help to address the climate emergency and protect the environment. Indigenous community members, Indigenous-led grassroots groups with community …