Climate Cafe

We have a choice - rejoice!

OTTAWA – Canadian artists have joined together to record a song, titled “You Have a Choice,” to mobilize Canadian voters to let their voices be heard in support of strong, concrete action on climate change. The song is sponsored by Avaaz, a new web movement with over 300,000 supporters across Canada. Click here to download [...]

Canadian Democracy is a Dream - How the Greens were (almost) kept out of the 2008 Leaders Debate

Keeping the Greens out of the 2008 Leaders Debate
Dream Conversation?
Broadcast consortium. “We think we might have to invite Liz to the party? Any ideas on getting out of this mess with the 2008 Leader’s debate?”
Steve. “Oh no, can’t have that, it’ll make Canadians want to learn more about Climate Change and make Stephane’s [...]

Ontario and Canada government grants help with making your home more energy efficient

Our daughter Emily recently had a home energy audit that may lead to up to $9000 in grants from the Ontario and Canadian (federal) governments to make their home more efficient.  But even better than that, the energy audit showed the potential for over $5000 in annual energy savings for making the insulation and efficiency [...]

In Canada, Locavore’s eat from their foodshed

Do you know the word of the year for 2007?
It’s locavore, a dieter who endeavors to get their food from locally available sources, usually within 100 Miles - as described in the book, 100 Mile Diet. . . . and people from all over Canada are getting involved in eating locally. In our region, [...]