Very upsetting incident in North Vancouver today. Not many details are known and there's no value in speculation, but important to know everyone associated with Minister Ma's office are safe. #northvan #bcpoli

David Crane: Canada’s government and banks are stuck on oil—and this is a problem www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/0...

Canada’s retrofit momentum hinges on more than just heat pumps - @nationalobserver.com by Betsy Agar (Director of Buildings Policy #EfficiencyCanada) @jessicamcilroy.bsky.social (Manager of Buildings Program @pembina.org) & Jay Nordenstrom ED NAIMA Canada: www.nationalobserver.com/2025/06/06/o...

What if Alberta could save billions in healthcare and energy costs? In New Zealand, a retrofit program returned $4 in health and energy savings for every dollar spent. Looking at both healthcare and energy savings makes deep retrofits an even better investment. Read the report ⬇️ buff.ly/BD43yZK

Absolutely horrific event in Vancouver today. My heart goes out to the Filipino community and everyone connected.

I’m excited to be speaking at the 5th Annual Retrofit Canada Conference. Join me and save 20% with my code SPKR20 or click here: retrofitcanadaconference.energyconferencenetwork.com/2025/registe... #RetrofitCanada25

📈 Over the past decade, insurable losses in Alberta have surged by 495%. Our latest report highlights the urgent need for resilient retrofits to safeguard Albertans from escalating severe weather events. Read the report and watch the highlights ⬇️ buff.ly/sc620Lr

March 20 is International Happiness Day — a day that the United Nations had dedicated to the celebration of joy. We asked photographers around the world to share a picture that can bring bliss.

B.C. released its 2025 budget today, into a context of major economic uncertainty for Canada. There were some highlights, but the budget missed a unique opportunity to drive job growth, energy security, and climate leadership through investments in the clean energy economy.

Don't miss our Buildings program manager, @jessicamcilroy.bsky.social, speak at @GreenMuniFund's now sold out #SCC2025 as part of the Municipal Den on Feb 12th!✨ Hear her speak about her experience with the Help Cities Lead efforts and more. Check out the event ⬇️

The Metro Vancouver weather forecast also includes up to 30 cm of snowfall.

Energy poverty affects 6% of low-income households in Alberta—but we can change that through bold investment in deep retrofits. The payoff? $850M/year in GDP growth, 42,700 jobs by 2050, and healthier, more affordable homes for all. Read the full report⬇️ https://buff.ly/3E5gsf5

Alberta’s path to energy security starts with deep retrofits. Investing $212M/year in retrofits could stimulate $850M/year in GDP growth, and create 42,700 jobs by 2050 -- tackling energy poverty and making homes safer and more affordable for all Albertans. Learn more ⬇️

The forecast comes days after the World Meteorological Organization confirmed 2024 as the warmest year on record.

Thank you for your dedicated and passionate public service Adriane. ❤️

📣 Calling all Climate Caucus members - have your say on our 2025 priorities 📣 Our brief online survey is now open! Everyone who completes the survey before Feb 3rd will have a chance to win $200 to independent books and gifts. Find the survey in your email or linked here:

I'm very excited about this piece of work. The @cityofnorthvan.bsky.social has contracted Gehl & Associates to help Central Lonsdale (my hood!) become the City's next great street. The first round of public input is open now until Jan 31st at letstalk.cnv.org/lonsdalegrea.... #northvan #cities

READ: Barcelona has a plan to create a city-wide network of quieter streets that are easier and safer to travel on foot or by bike. Instead of bumper-to-bumper cars, streets will be lined with trees, play parks, bike-lanes, benches and green people-places. #Barcelona www.politico.eu/article/barc...

Mapping changes in temperature: 2024 edition

Earth’s warming topped a 1.5C threshold on an annual basis for the first time in 2024, the EU and UK say

If you’re not VERY worried about the #ClimateCrisis, you’re not paying attention, or you’ve been successfully convinced to ignore reality. But ignoring reality doesn’t protect us from it. Being worried is necessary for smart action. How bad things will get is still up to us.

It's budget input time! City of North Van residents, we want to hear from you. Send input via the online survey or to City Hall by Jan 17, or join to speak at the council meeting on Jan 27. letstalk.cnv.org/budget2025 #northvan

Wishing you joy and peace this holiday season

Manitoba is leading the way in clean energy planning. Can B.C. rise to the occasion? Learn why an ambitious energy plan is critical for the province’s future.🌿

Beautiful evening at the Shipyards Christmas Market, in the most livable city in Canada 😉

Another great Light Up Ride! Thanks to everyone who attended and helped out!

Wonderful news that #NorthVan has been named the most livable city in Canada! Congrats to staff and leaders who have and continue to work hard to build and support this fabulous community. www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/ar...

Elon Musk has long hated public transit, which he thinks carries a bunch of “serial killers.” He instead wants everyone to drive a car (preferably a Tesla). Now he has actual government power & is trying to kill off California’s high speed rail project. It’s called killing off the competition. 🧵

I was pleased to attend the announcement on the BC Hydro call for power. 9 wind projects, 8 with majority First Nations equity partnership, will receive 30 year contracts for enough electricity to power 500,000 homes. See the full Pembina Institute react below ⬇️ www.pembina.org/media-releas...

City of North Van council tmrw evening. The Eras tour will be over, but we'll discuss housing needs and urban forests!

This year's Light up Ride is in support of Family Services of the North Shore and Obsession Bikes Wonder Wheel program! Join us Dec 15th at 4:30, we will start at Grand Blvd and 15th. Info at the link below, and please consider making a donation! #northvan www.familyservices.bc.ca/ways-to-give...

On Dec 6th each year we march for those who can't and be a voice for those who had theirs taken. Today is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, but we must all commit to acting to end gender-based violence everyday.

We’re losing our "third places" —bars, parks, community centers, even laundromats—due to rising rents, zoning laws, and changing habits. By supporting local spaces and creating new places to gather, we can rebuild our sense of community.

I love the complexity of Orca behaviour and deep social structures, this has to be one of my favourite things they do. Why, just because it seems pointless and possibly just for fun. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

The holiday season kicked off this weekend at the Shipyards. Showing off why it's an award winning public space! #northvan #publicspaces

#NorthVan city council is in session tmrw at 6 pm. Public input is always welcome, join us in-person or online. Info at cnv.org

Maybe our holiday ride can get this big one day @tonyvalente.bsky.social !!

Mayor and Council will be lighting the Christmas tree at the Shipyards tmrw at 4 pm. The ice rink is open and so is the new Shipyards Christmas Market! There'll be music and dance performances from community groups and schools, and photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus. See you tomorrow! #northvan

Mobilization wins! My latest column is out, telling the story of how public pressure protected the prohibition on gas heating in new Vancouver buildings. #vanpoli #gas #climate www.nationalobserver.com/2024/11/28/o...

SERENDIPITY ALERT: As a result of last night’s gas vote, Vancouver’s overall carbon pollution in 2035 will be roughly 20,000 tonnes LOWER than it would have been if Mayor Sim and his colleagues had not attempted to deep-six the existing restriction. Here's why... 🧵 (1/6)

Councillor Valente and I are hosting about another holiday light up ride this year. We'll meet at Grand Blvd and visit our friends in the District, and loop back to the Shipyards. Dec 15th if the weather cooperates! #northvan #bikes

Electrification is key to reducing emissions and improving affordability. We applaud the City of Vancouver’s decision to maintain the natural gas ban for new builds, balancing industry concerns with progress. Clear signals like this are vital for a low-carbon future.

Today almost 150 health professionals wrote to Mayor Sim and Vancouver City Council urging them to uphold the city’s bylaw requiring clean electric heating in new homes. We call on you to make the right choice for a #healthyfuture on November 26. Read: drive.google.com/file/d/19HFN...

Housing Central remains the best conference on housing, hands down. In part because of the amazing keynote speakers that challenge us to think and act differently. Like Connie Walker.

City of North Van council is in session tomorrow at 6 pm. You can join the meeting online or in-person and public input period is always open! #northvan

The costs of insured damages from climate-related disasters in 🇨🇦 this year are by far the highest on record at close to $8 billion. The latest numbers from the Insurance Bureau add $110 million in damages from October’s atmospheric river in B.C. #cdnpoli www.newswire.ca/news-release...

Time to increase the level of convos on energy efficiency. Energy is costly in many, many ways and we waste an unbelievable amount. Invest to use less. www.aceee.org/blog-post/20...

Ok, feels like it's time to test this app and interactions. Anyone have recommendations for power and democracy books?

Today, we are launching our flagship report on #ClimatePolicy in B.C. The next government must ensure B.C. will lead in the global low-carbon economy. Here are our policy suggestions and vision for the province. 👇