ClimateWise Business Network is looking for the next York Region Environmental Champion! Do you know an individual within an organization who deserves recognition for their environmental initiatives? Nominate them, today! The successful nominee will be celebrated at the annual
ClimateWise Evening of Recognition.
When it comes to energy bills, no one likes surprises. Luckily, there are measures you can take to address high energy usage, keeping your monthly bills low and manageable. With the warming weather, there has never been a better time to book your FREE home energy assessment. Take advantage of the program and learn how you can save money and energy.
Ontario is partnering with Green Economy Canada (formerly Sustainability CoLab) to help medium-sized businesses in seven communities across the province, including York Region, to set and achieve greenhouse gas reduction targets. The investment helps Hubs such as ClimateWise Business Network, get more businesses involved in taking action against climate change.
Are you up for the challenge? Join us for a FREE Nature Play Pop up on Sunday May 6th from 2 pm to 4 pm at Windfall Ecology Centre in Sheppard's Bush, Aurora. There will be bubbles, mud painting, loose parts play including cardboard boxes and tires, dressing up and a whole world of nature play fun!
On May 31, join ClimateWise Business Network for the annual Evening of Recognition. It is your chance to see how the environmentally conscious business members of ClimateWise have been working tirelessly on measuring, tracking, and reducing their carbon emissions.
Come out and celebrate their achievements with us!
Representatives from every primary school in Aurora gathered at the YCDSB Office to self-assess how much time they spend on screen devices, hear from experts about the pros and cons of technology use, why children should unplug, how screen time impacts children, screen addiction and how to choose the right kind of digital media, as well as screen alternatives.
Recent flooding events have started occurring due to rapid snow melt. Frozen soils and paved surfaces means an increase in stormwater runoff with no where to drain. Prepare your home against flooding with these simple tips.
Healthy Kids Community Challenge and the Town of Aurora have recommended that local community centre concession stands and vending machines should sell at least 55% healthy snack and beverage options. Many residents of Aurora, including kids, have supported the initiative by speaking at Council meetings and signing a petition to spark change.
Recent changes to the Home Winterproofing Program make it easier to improve the comfort of your home. The updated maximum gross annual income helps more homeowners qualify for new insulation and draftproofing, completely free. To learn how you can lower your energy bills, contact Windfall Centre.
The Home Energy Savings Initiative (HESI) is a not for profit program that helps to reduce energy consumption in your home through simple, low-cost, DIY actions. Watch the video to find out how you can take advantage of the savings!
The Green Ontario Fund, which is provincially funded through the cap-and-trade program will begin offering new rebates for home energy retrofits and efficiency upgrades. This will make it easier and more affordable for tenants and homeowners to make sustainable choices for their home improvements.
Energy efficiency improvements to your home may qualify you for the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, Green Home premium refund. The CMHC Green Home program provides a mortgage loan insurance premium refund of up to 25% to borrowers who either buy, build or renovate for energy efficiency.
May 6th 2-4pm
May 31, 2018 - 5:00-8:00pm
Unplug and play: How to help your children avoid screen addiction - York Region
Kids whip up healthy options as Food Network gets back to basics
- The Auroran
Holy Spirit helps nature reclaim their bit of “concrete jungle"
- The Auroran
Aurora students de-pave school yard with pry bars, bare hand
- York Region
Qualified home owners can now earn up to $6,355 in incentives for making eligible energy efficiency improvements to their homes through the Enbridge Home Energy Conservation Program. Additional incentives are now available for electrically heated homes.
