• Wednesday November 12, 2025 @12PM
• 90 Sparks St, Ottawa, ON K1P, Canada

They’re back in court on November 12 to defend the Kichi Sibi and our watershed from a nuclear waste megadump! Concerned Citizens of Renfrew County and Area, Kebaowek First Nation, Sierra Club Canada and the Canadian Coalition for Nuclear Responsibility took Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) to court and WON . . . but CNL has appealed.

JOIN US as CNL’s appeal is heard, and citizen groups and First Nations again argue before a judge why the law must be respected.

A judge said that Environment Canada should not have issued a “Species at Risk Permit” for the radioactive waste dump to be built on CNL’s chosen site near the Ottawa River, where it will destroy habitat for protected and endangered species. CNL is a creation of and funded by the federal government – so it’s the feds fighting citizens in Federal Court.
Join us from Noon to 2 PM in front of 90 Sparks St. Do it for the endangered bats, songbirds, turtles, Eastern wolves and bears living on the site of the future radioactive megadump!

Join us!Ěý Please share the event and give your RSVP on the Facebook event:ĚýĚý

What you can expect:Ěý

• Creative exploration
  
• Mapping/drawing spaces of care
  
• Co-created gallery of participant art
  
• Facilitated Q+A with Decision Makers
  
• Updates on our Caring Cities project
  

Why you should attend:Ěý

• Have your voice heard
  
• Share your lived experience
  
• Help us identify community driven solutions
  
• Imagine & Create

CAWI envisions a city where everyone can thrive. Where diverse voices are heard, valued and honoured. Where social equity, inclusion and justice are priorities.Our grassroots non-profit is led and run by diverse women. To pursue CAWI’s vision, they work with women, non-binary and gender-non-conforming residents with lived experience of marginalization, as well as partners and City decision makers.

Participants will gain a clear understanding of best before dates in Canada and how this initiative is helping reduce waste. The session features insights from partner manufacturers who have adopted the approach.

By the end of the session, participants will be able to:

• Understand the role and meaning of best before dates in Canada
• Explore how the Look, Smell, Taste initiative supports food waste reduction
• Hear firsthand experiences from industry partners applying these principles

Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Pacific / 2:00 – 3:00 pm Eastern

Led by:ĚýĚýwith the Agri-Foods Analytics Lab from Dalhousie University

A Zoom link will be sent out to all registrants ahead of the meeting.

On October 7, OBEC is hosting an Annual General Meeting to renew their board and all are invited to join. Join us for our AGM to participate in any of these projects, join our team or propose your own sustainability projects or collaborations.

OBEC is a member of Community Associations for Environmental Sustainability (CAFES) in Ottawa and a member of Biosphere Eco-cities Canada (BECC) with chapters in Toronto, Edmonton and Vancouver and volunteers across the country.

For more information contact Rudi Aksim: rudi.aksim@gmail.com

Sep 16, 2025 11:00 AM

The Bike Bus is more than a ride to school, it is a joyful movement that shows what our cities can look like when we design streets through the eyes of children. By replacing car lines with community-powered rides, Bike Buses give kids independence, families connection, and neighborhoods new life. This presentation will explore how the Bike Bus has grown from a local idea into a global movement, why it resonates so deeply with families and city leaders, and how it offers a simple yet powerful blueprint for creating safer, healthier, and more inclusive streets for everyone.

Let’s talk about the difficult feelings coming up around the climate crisis. together, we can build hope. Guided by Michelle Petersen, Registered Psychotherapist, and Dr. Lorin Young, Psychiatrist

Sunday September 7,Ěý10:30am-12 noon

L’Atelier, 95 rue Clegg (St. Paul’s university)

Coffee, tea, and plant-based milks provided. Donation of 2$ requested to cover the cost.

To sign up:ĚýEmail climatecafeottawa@proton.me

Disclaimer: This is not therapy. If you are in need of mental health support, please see a licensed provider.

This group is intended to build community connection and resiliency.

Ottawa is undergoing significant development, with a commitment of 151,000 new housing units by 2031. In Ottawa, 45% of our emissions come from buildings. Ottawans are experiencing climate change now, and equity-deserving communities are disproportionately impacted. These same communities have historically been absent or underrepresented from the urban planning and development process.ĚýWe have a significant opportunityĚýto reduce greenhouse gas emissions while addressing affordability of new builds—while also empowering equity-deserving communities to contribute to the development process.ĚýOur Climate Equity project aims to seize this opportunity for impact, directly addressing the long standing imbalance of participation in the urban planning and development process, and the need to empower all communities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Join usĚýWednesday, August 27th at 6:00 pmĚýfor a workshop onĚýclimate equity.

You must register in advance to participate in this workshop—spots are limited!

Join us for an evening workshop from 1 PM to 3 PM at Vincent Massey Park as part of Art in the Park—a series of outdoor sessions that blend art-making, climate emotion dialogue, and nature connection. This workshop offers a supportive, welcoming space for youth to explore their feelings about the climate crisis through creative expression, storytelling, and community care.

This session focuses onĚýcyanotype printmaking, a hands-on photographic process using sunlight, natural materials, and pre-coated paper to create vivid blue-toned prints. We’ll begin by exploring the park and collecting items—like leaves, twigs, and textured materials—to use in our prints. Participants will then arrange their compositions and expose them to sunlight, watching the images develop in water and optional tea toning baths.

No prior experience is needed. All materials will be provided, but you’re welcome to bring your own small objects or natural materials to include in your piece.

This project has been made possible with mentorship support from @youthclimatelab and theĚýNature for Everyone, EverywhereĚýprogram of @cpawsov. Thank you to @experiencehowl for funding this initiative!

Thursday, August 14 · 7 – 8pm EDT, Online.

Want to create a beautiful, eco-friendly rain garden but don’t know where to start? This Rain Ready Ottawa webinar will guide you through every step — from choosing a location and testing your soil to selecting plants and building your garden. Perfect for beginners, no green thumb required!

A rain garden is a landscaped area that captures and filters stormwater runoff, such as rainwater and melted snow, from roofs, driveways, and lawns. It’s designed as a shallow depression with specialized soil that allows water to soak into the ground, preventing it from entering storm drains and waterways.ĚýRain gardens help reduce flooding, improve water quality, and create attractive habitats for wildlife.Ěý