Citizens concerned about potential mismanagement of radioactive waste in the Ottawa Valley have launched a petition calling for the Auditor General to assess how well Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL) is managing its activities, responsibilities and resources. They additionally ask that AECL be prohibited from issuing a contract to Nuclear Laboratories Partners of Canada, […]
It’s never too early to start taking climate action and making a difference in your community. We’ve put together actions that young people can take to drive climate action forward in your personal life, your community, or Ottawa more broadly. Check out our list of actions below and visit the links and buttons to find […]
On Saturday, August 16th CAFES spent a wonderful sunny afternoon at the Greater Avalon Community Association's 15th annual August Fun Fest! Families, friends and neighbours living in the Greater Avalon area came out to the Aquaview Community Centre to enjoy a lively BBQ filled with tons of free activities for kids and adults, including face […]
CAFES was thrilled to table at the Capital Pride Street Fair on the weekend of August 23rd and 24th, 2025. We tabled alongside Fridays for Future Ottawa to promote the upcoming Draw the Line March on Saturday, September 20th. The atmosphere was positive throughout the whole weekend, and we loved engaging with everyone who came […]
Following the Environment and Climate Change Committee (ECCC)'s decision to pursue a follow-up study on incineration feasibility, CAFES and partners Ecology Ottawa, Waste Watch Ottawa, and Prevent Cancer Now met with Ottawa Public Health to discuss health risks associated with incineration. CAFES believes Ottawa Public Health should be thoroughly consulted in the upcoming study on […]
Join CAFES and our members Fridays for Future Ottawa, Seniors for Climate Action Now (SCAN), World Changing Kids and Ecology Ottawa for the Draw The Line March Saturday, September 20th, 2025! Draw the Line is a national Day of Action taking place on September 20th in communities across Canada. In Ottawa, this action continues the […]
CAFES member Ottawa South Eco-Action Network (OSEAN) is hosting a free swap event on September 13th, 2025 at Jim Durrell Recreation Centre. Bring your gently-used fall and winter items and swap them for something new to you! You can drop off your items between 9am and 11am. Swapping starts at 10am and lasts until 2pm. […]
Are you a heat pump owner in Ottawa? We want to hear from you! We have launched a 5-minute survey for heat pump owners asking you about your experience during the installation process, so we can provide the best advice and recommendations to others looking to reduce their own emissions and install a heat pump. […]
Did you know that CAFES network members can now connect with each other on our new Slack forum? If you're already a member and haven't joined, check your email for an invitation. If you're not a CAFES member but want to connect with like-minded Ottawa folks, consider signing up to be a member for access […]
On July 4th, 2025, a city staff Memo regarding the Independent Electricity Systems Operator Long Term 2 Procurement (IESO LT2) was released to inform the Mayor and Councillors of the City’s planned response to the next round of provincial energy procurement. Now, all bids require an apriori Municipal Support Confirmation (MSC), and ground mounted solar […]
