Ambitious policy changes are achievable when communities invest in credible research, broad coalitions, and sustained, organized engagement with local decision-makers
After years of student pressure and negotiations, the University of Ottawa has decided not to renew its lease with RBC. RBC is one of the world’s leading financiers of fossil…
On Wednesday, January 28th, 2026, City Council approved the final draft of the New Comprehensive Zoning By-law, along with a number of motions and amendments that are to be incorporated…
CAFES is pleased to announce a new project in partnership with Pollution Probe Foundation, focused on providing consumers with informed clean energy choices and strengthening community momentum towards energy efficiency…
On January 1st 2026, the City of Ottawa handed over recycling collection responsibilities to Circular Materials, a non-profit producer responsibility organization, and their contractor Miller Waste. This is part of…
By Harry Fischer, CAFES Board Member and Volunteer It’s always great to get an early spring gardening gift in the depths of winter, and the City’s new Community-led Greening Initiatives…
CAFES Ottawa is excited to share that our team has grown with the addition of four enthusiastic and experienced team members! 🎉 Each brings unique experience, passion, and perspective to…
Throughout the fall of 2025, CAFES and Carleton University partnered with six Community Associations (CA) from the CAFES network and Fletcher Wildlife Garden to conduct our fifth annual CAFES-Carleton Community…
On December 17th, 2025, the Joint Planning & Housing and Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee approved the final draft of the New Comprehensive Zoning By-law, with amendments that are to…
On December 8th, CAFES’ Executive Director, Angela Keller-Herzog, delegated at the Environment and Climate Change Committee on the topic of Ottawa’s 2026 budget. In our delegation, we noted many positive…
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