The GCA is pleased to be partnering with the Glebe BIA on a project that seeks to create a reusable takeout cup and food container system along Bank Street in the Glebe. Our goal is to demonstrate a commercially viable and user-friendly alternative to single-use food service ware that will reduce waste and contribute [...]
The GCA is pleased to be partnering with the Glebe BIA on a project that seeks to create a reusable takeout cup and food container system along Bank Street in the Glebe. Our goal is to demonstrate a commercially viable and user-friendly alternative to single-use food service ware that will reduce waste and contribute to [...]
The Glebe Community Association (GCA) Environment Committee in partnership with Community Actions for Sustainable Environment (CAFES) learned a lot when we organized a Climate & Your Cash - Glebe event on Sunday, November 30, 2025. We want to share these lessons with other community associations who are interested in helping their residents divest from fossil [...]
As we close out 2025 let us celebrate some of the amazing highlights that we achieved this year! April - we joined EnviroCrew from Old Ottawa South for a 'Big Waste Collection' which provided residents with a one stop drop for a range of materials that were not accepted in the City of Ottawa's recycling [...]
Climate & Your Cash is a practical morning workshop on how to align your money with your values—without sacrificing returns. Join us Sunday, November 30 from 9:00–11:30 a.m. at the Glebe Community Centre (Scotton Hall). Moderator Susan Rahoc (retired managing partner of BDC Climate Tech Fund) will lead a conversation with Kate Reekie (GCA Environment [...]
The GCA Environment Committee and Health, Housing and Social Services Committee received a request from parents at Mutchmor Public School to research the environmental and health impacts of artificial turf as the school was considering artificial turf for its playground At the Parents Council Playground Committee on Jan. 15, 2025, the GCA presented information on [...]
Invasive species removal event on June 23rd starting at 6:30 pm meeting point Central Park steps on the west side of Bank Street. For details see: Dog Strangling Vine_Central Park_Invitation_Final_2025-06-23
This report summarizes the Tour of Heat Pumps in the Glebe including the top ten takeaways from our knowledgeable homeowners and expert panelists. Tour of heat pumps-GCA_Final Report_2025-05-15
The GCA Environment Committee invites Ottawa residents to the Tour of Heat Pumps in the Glebe on Saturday, May 10, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Several Glebe homeowners who have installed heat pumps in their century-old residences are willing to share their experiences and knowledge from their front porch. The types of homes include a [...]
