For years, the Elora Centre for Environmental Excellence has been reshaping how communities think about their trees.  Through its flagship Tree Trust program, the Centre works with municipalities and residents...Read More

Growing and sustaining urban forests in Toronto with the help of local youth.

For thirteen year old Aubree Clements and eight year-old Brynleigh Yewsuk, playing sledge hockey with other girls has its challenges. Aubree, who lives in Bowmanville, Ontario, has juvenile arthritis and...Read More

Women’s lives are undoubtedly enriched by recreational activity, competition and the sense of belonging that comes with being part of a team. Yet too often, women and girls choose to...Read More

Located just north of Toronto, Ontario, the Town of Aurora has made a determined effort to promote sport and recreation to its increasingly diverse community, embracing innovative new policies and...Read More

When 11 year-old Marco Moccia tried to ride a two-wheel bike for the first time, he’d stop and get off when the bike got a bit wobbly. As a child...Read More

Christie Lake Kids & Rideau Sports Centre padel program welcomes low-income and refugee children to try up-and-coming sport.

Every Thursday Oakville resident, Gail Berrigan logs onto Zoom and practices breathing, stretching and mindfulness. She’s part of a community of women aged 55 and older who have been able...Read More

In early March, 2020, the municipality of Meaford, Ontario was granted funding by the Canadian Parks and Recreation Association (CPRA)’s Gender equity in Recreational Sports initiative to run a women’s...Read More