This article is a critical contribution to the debate about Ontario Place, the need for accountability in architecture, and the profoundly dishonest work of Diamond Schmitt. "In the mid-20th century, public buildings were the most prestigious jobs an architect could get.

Honestly, apocalyptic views here in Kelowna this is awful to see ⁦The Weather Network⁩

It's World Green Building Week! Join us, along with @WorldGBC & #greenbuilding councils all over the world, as we celebrate achievements & focus on #BuildingTheTransition toward a more sustainable future. Learn more: ow.ly/e8lS50PK75W #WGBW23

#GreenBuilding Councils from around the world are calling for a transition to sustainable built environments. Thomas Mueller reflects on key focus areas in Canada and the implications of #BuildingTheTransition in The Globe and Mail ow.ly/6GOY50PKJW2 #WGBW2023

Indoor air quality improvements are so important in schools and across other indoor settings! 💨 👏

CAGBC hosted the first ever National Embodied Carbon Summit on June 4 with a cross section of the building & real estate sector. Thanks to Arup for hosting this event & to Provencher_Roy for sponsoring.

(4/10) Sheila Colla, Ph.D was awarded the Ontario Nature Education Award for her outstanding achievements in educating and engaging students and the public in the conservation of wild #bees. Her efforts have galvanized many communities and organizations across North America🐝💙🌎

CAGBC thanks the Honourable Anita Anand, President of TBS Canada, for attending #BuildingLastingChange. Minister Anand shared keynote remarks, participated in a fireside chat with Thomas Mueller and made a #GreeningGovernment announcement: canada.ca/en/treasury-bo… #BLC2024

Merci à l'honorable Anita Anand, présidente du SCT Canada, d'avoir participé à #BâtirUnChangementDurable. La ministre Anand a prononcé le discours d'ouverture, a participé à une conversation avec Thomas Mueller et a fait une annonce de #Gouvernementvert: canada.ca/en/treasury-bo…

Nous sommes heureux de remettre à Josée Lupien le Prix pour l’ensemble d’une carrière de 2024 pour avoir fait progresser le #BâtimentDurable au Québec et partout au Canada pendant plus de 20 ans et pour son engagement dans de nombreuses initiatives du CBDCA.

"There are more diesel fumes inside the bus than outside. It's really having an impact on our kids," Miriam Ponette, Lead of Sustainable Mobility at GCC, re: stalled federal commitment to electric school busses on CBC News Your World Tonight cbc.ca/listen/live-ra… Équiterre

Tomorrow, we are riding to tell the Ontario government that bike lanes are part of the solution to make roads quicker, safer, and easier for all road users. Join us for the Rally & Ride for Road Safety tomorrow! 📆 Wednesday, October 23, 2024 🕔 5 pm 📍 Queen's Park, South Lawn

The Doug Ford government introduced a bill this week aimed at hitting the gas on Highway 413 — and putting the brakes on bike lanes. Here’s what it means for the environment. Via Emma McIntosh (same handle on the other app) thenarwhal.ca/ontario-highwa…

Green Communities Canada + our #Ontario members wrote Prabmeet Sarkaria expressing concern re: #Bill212. This bill would negatively impact children’s health, the environment, increase #congestion + slow/reverse installation of #BikeLanes: greencommunitiescanada.org/letter-to-onta…

The Honourable Murray Sinclair always walked into dark places with a flashlight so that we can safely follow. A beam of light that cut through injustice and shows the way to hope.Sending prayers and gratitude to his loving family🧡

What On Earth with Laura Lynch - Nov. 10, 2024: HOW TO: Get kids to school without all those cars. Rachel Sanders investigates solutions like bike buses, and GCC's #SchoolStreets initiative: cbc.ca/listen/live-ra…

For the first #VoicesForAction event of 2025 we're excited to welcome Prof. Tahia Devisscher (Faculty of Forestry, UBC), Sharon McGougan (President, Garden City Conservation Society) + Kristen Bell (City of Hamilton). Details & registration: buff.ly/4gjlKBx

We're hiring a bilingual Policy Lead for our Green Infrastructure team! 👨‍💻 Submit your application now 📄 The deadline is Sunday, February 2, 5:00 PM ET. 🕔 For more information and how to apply, visit our careers page: buff.ly/3sLTtgK #Hiring #Canada #GreenJobs

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