Climate Action

What we in Hamilton can do to address the climate change crisis? Dr. Rockingham will describe three key actions that individuals can take to address climate change as well as the role that Canada and other developed countries should play in addressing global climate concerns, including details on the types of policy initiatives that should … Read more

This week, Irene Kaye offers some welcome advice. Accommodating a variety of dietary preferences and restrictions at your holiday table. Are you stressed-out planning a holiday meal for family or friends who have varying dietary needs or preferences?   Does your son eat gluten-free or does your granddaughter have nut allergies?  And what about your guests who are … Read more

Tips for Difficult Holiday Conversations.  How can we talk about Climate Change? This week, an article from Katherine Hayhoe, leading Canadian/American climate scientist and advocate, tips for difficult holiday conversations. How can we talk about Climate Change? View article here  

Real or Artificial?  Which Christmas Tree is Better for Your Carbon Footprint? OK, this was a trick question cause the actual answer is no Christmas tree. The best thing from a carbon perspective would be to forget the tree and deck the halls with greens from your yard. Bonus points if you use discarded trimmed … Read more

  CYRE is in need of clean, reusable (usually brown) gift-sized bags for the children in CYRE to decorate on December 18th. The goal is to recycle and decorate packaging for Christmas wrapping, without the need to purchase new wrapping paper. Bags can be dropped off at church (see Sheila Van Leusden) Sunday, December 11th, … Read more