Protect the Air Quality in Your Home
Wildfires are making air pollution an increasing threat. Did you know that gas stoves bring similar air pollution right into your kitchen? When you cook with gas, your stove emits harmful fine particles, which lower indoor air quality and increase the risk of asthma.
Switching to electric cooking can be a better choice for your health and the environment. Upgrading to an electric or induction cooktop eliminates indoor fuel combustion, making it a greener and safer alternative.
Petition: Support Renewable Energy in Ottawa
Mayoral Eco-Debates 2026
Ottawa-Gatineau Climate March – Sat Sept 19, 2026
About CAFES Ottawa
More than 250 individual and organizational representatives from 24 wards and 50 neighbourhoods
CAFES supports effective environmental action in the local community and at the municipal level towards creating and safeguarding a more healthy and livable city.
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Call Out: Carleton Community Engagement Project on Waste Reduction
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Canada Day was a reality check on climate change
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CAFES Delegation on City’s Renoviction By-law
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Events
- Saturday, 15 August 2026
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- When:
- 9:30 am to 10:30 am
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- Greenboro Park
Greenboro Bike Parade 2026When: Saturday, 15 August 2026 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Where: Greenboro Park
Greenboro Bike Parade 2026
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- July 1
- Aug 15
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- When:
- 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
- Where:
- Aquaview Community Centre, 318 Aquaview Drive, Orléans, ON, K4A 0B5, Canada
Avalon Summer FestivalWhen: Saturday, 15 August 2026 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Where: Aquaview Community Centre, 318 Aquaview Drive, Orléans, ON, K4A 0B5, Canada
Join us on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at Aquaview Park for a fun-filled day of music, games, family activities, free BBQ, and neighbourhood spirit. This year’s celebration will be extra special as we also mark Bytown’s 200th anniversary — a chance to honour our shared history while creating new memories together. We'll have a selection of EVs on display, and our friendly volunteers are ready to answer any questions you may have about Electric Vehicle purchasing, charging, travelling, and more.
When: August 15, 2026 (Rain date is August 16)
Location: Aquaview Park, 318 Aquaview Dr, Orléans, ON K4A 0B5
Time: 10 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
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- When:
- 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
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- Riverside United Church, 3191 Riverside Dr., Ottawa, ON K1V 8N8, Canada
Ottawa Organic Farmers MarketWhen: Saturday, 15 August 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Riverside United Church, 3191 Riverside Dr., Ottawa, ON K1V 8N8, Canada
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- Tuesday, 18 August 2026
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- 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Webinar: Cities For EveryoneWhen: Tuesday, 18 August 2026 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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check out free bi-weekly webinars from Cities For Everyone
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- 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm
Online: Eastern Ottawa Urbanism ClubWhen: Tuesday, 18 August 2026 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
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Eastern Ottawa Urbanism Club
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If you want to be part of the conversation and stay updated on ongoing discussions and meeting times, please join the mailing list or send an email using the links below:
Our ‘kick-off’ meeting is March 3rd at 12:15 PM. Weekly meetings will follow. Get the invite below.
This year, we are starting the Eastern Ottawa Urbanism Club, a dedicated time and place for east Ottawa residents who are interested in discussing how our community is built, how it moves, and how we can make our neighbourhoods more financially and socially resilient. Whether you’re a long-time advocate or just curious about why our streets look and feel the way they do, this is a low-pressure way to connect with others who care about the future of the east end.
Our primary way of keeping in touch is a weekly virtual roundtable meeting held during the Tuesday lunch hour (12:15 PM on Tuesday is tentative until we establish it works for people)—perfect for a quick mid-week check-in on any local projects and policy discussions. To keep things grounded in the real world and to get to know each other, we also aim to meet up in person for lunch or an evening drink and/or chat every 4 to 6 weeks.
I would also invite you to share ongoing projects or issues that might be relevant to the group in The New Orleans Forum.
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