What's New Archive
January 2006
Winter Drivers Tips - To save money, fuel, improve road safety and help to protect the environment by lowering greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. [January 23, 2006]
December 2005
Tips To Green Up Your Holidays!
[December 01, 2005]
November 2005
Follow these tips to play a part in conserving energy this fall. [November 07, 2005]
October 2005
Enter the MISSION ANTARCTICA contest for the chance to have one of the best experiences of your life. (French site)
[October 19, 2005]
Energy Relief: Helping Canadians Deal with High Energy Costs
[October 06, 2005]
A "tonne" of changes have been made to the OTC Youth page. [October 05, 2005]
September 2005
Car Free Day - Thursday September 22 (French site). [September 20, 2005]
Canada-wide Promotions Encourage Energy Efficiency in the Home
[September 19, 2005]
Youth bring the One-Tonne Challenge to your TV
[September 08, 2005]
August 2005
Enter Canadian Geographic's Polar Bound Contest and join an Antarctic expedition for Christmas! [August 31, 2005]
Play the new energy and environment game: Pathways & Pitfalls. It's simple, easy and educational!
[August 24, 2005]
Visit the new Teachers section on the Climate Change web site for information and resources to help you teach climate change! [August 16, 2005]
Enter the Canadian Youth Connections essay writing contest to win the chance to voice your opinions on environmental issues at the General Assembly proceedings at the United Nations headquarters in New York!! Don't wait too long... the deadline for contest entries is August 26, 2005.
[August 10, 2005]
Research shows Canadians remember and understand One-Tonne Challenge ads. More.... [August 02, 2005]
July 2005
Improve the air we breathe and be eligible for financial incentives - send your old vehicle to Car Heaven. [July 27, 2005]
The Alberta Furnace Replacement Program is offering a cash rebate to residents who buy an ENERGY STAR® qualified furnace. [July 21, 2005]
The Transportation Cocktail campaign kicks off to encourage Quebec residents to use alternative transportation. (French site) [July 12, 2005]
Fredericton's Canada Day parade is taking the One-Tonne Challenge
[July 01, 2005]
June 2005
Beat the heat and save energy this summer with these cool tips.
[June 29, 2005]
First ever Canadian Youth Climate Change Conference - Victoria, July 3-6, 2005. More [June 16, 2005]
Polar Bound Contest winners participate in Students on Ice Arctic Expedition to Iceland, Greenland and Nunavut. [June 16, 2005]
New Brunswick Climate Change Hub: One-Tonne Challenge Calendar Contest extended to Sept.19
[June 07, 2005]
May 2005
Mark your calendars! June 5 to 11 is Environment Week
[May 26, 2005]
Walk, Bike, Ride or Telework for the Commuter Challenge!
[May 26, 2005]
The New Brunswick Climate Change Hub and Cape Jourimain Nature Centre presents Our Climate – Our Change on June 4 – 5
[May 26, 2005]
Environment Minister Stéphane Dion announces $3.5 million for community environmental projects throughout Canada
[13 May 2005]
ENERGY STAR®: Bagnell presents national awards
[11 May 2005]
April 2005
ENERGY STAR®: New high efficiency levels introduced for windows, doors and skylights
[28 April 2005]
Canadians learning to love their tires, but common myths still abound according to new national survey
[April 28, 2005]
Join thousands in celebrating Earth Day this April 22
[April 22, 2005]
Attention Vancouver and Richmond area residents – Science North's Climate Change Show Object Theatre and Travelling Exhibit is at Science World (1455 Quebec St, Vancouver), from April 9 - May 15, 2005. More
[April 19, 2005]
Canada Launches Project Green by Releasing a Plan to Honour its Climate Change Commitment
[April 13, 2005]
The New Brunswick Lung Association and New Brunswick Climate Change Hub challenges New Brunswickers to take Canada's One-Tonne Challenge
[April 04, 2005]
March 2005
Enter Canadian Geographic's Polar Bound Contest and join an Arctic expedition this summer!
[March 31, 2005]
Energy-saving community unveiled in Ontario
[March 21, 2005]
February 2005
New radio spots ask Canadians to take the Challenge at home and on the road
[February 28, 2005]
Get an EnerGuide for Houses evaluation to reveal what energy retrofits can lower your energy bills and save you money. More [February 28, 2005]
Budget 2005 invests more than $3 billion in new funding over five years in the government's environmental priorities under the theme of "Moving Towards a Green Economy". More [February 23, 2005]
Vehicle fuel efficiency: Government of Canada presents EnerGuide awards and unveils new driver education kit [16 February 2005]
January 2005
Play the new KnowZone Trivia Game. You could learn a tonne! Play now [January 06, 2005]
December 2004
Manitoba communities receive $1.2 million For community climate change challenges [December 20, 2004]
Students on Ice Antarctica Expedition 2004 will help Youth gain knowledge on the impacts of climate change and will encourage communities back home to Take the One-Tonne Challenge. Read their journal entries December 17 to 31st.
[December 17, 2004]
'C'mon...we're Canadian...we're up for a challenge' Media Ads with Rick Mercer and Pierre Lebeau call on Canadians to take the One-Tonne Challenge to reduce their personal greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Watch the ads [December 06, 2004]
November 2004
Canada's most fuel-efficient vehicles for 2005 announced today [November 26, 2004]
Need financing to make your home more energy efficient or acquire a fuel efficient vehicle?
VanCity members can now take advantage of two environmental borrowing options called Bright Ideas Home Financing & Clean Air Auto Loan [November 23, 2004]
Energy-efficient housing made more affordable with mortgage loan insurance
[November 18, 2004]
Feeling Sheepish About the One-Tonne Challenge? You're not alone! Join the flock to learn about the One-Tonne Challenge and the impacts of climate change. Watch the Climate Change Video [November 08, 2004]
Communities making a difference: Minister Dion meets with representatives of one-tonne community challenges
[November 03, 2004]
October 2004
Waste Reduction Week in Canada, October 18 to 24, 2004. Too Good to Waste! Read more [October 18, 2004]
Selected communities from across Canada are creating One-Tonne Community Challenges. Read more
[October 06, 2004]
Register for International Walk to School Week this October 4 to 8 th, 2004
[October 05, 2004]
September 2004
Efford launches national campaign to promote energy efficient compact fluorescent lights [September 27, 2004]
Government and industry partner on "Pay-As-You-Go" plan to cut energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions [September 27, 2004]
Take part in the Switch and Save Campaign
to promote ENERGY STAR® qualified compact fluorescent
light bulbs this September 25th to October 26th. [September 25, 2004]
Calling all youth! Got an idea that will help encourage Canadians to take-up the One-Tonne Challenge? Submit your application before October 25th, 2004, using the Youth in Action applicant's guide.
[September 23, 2004]
Do your part and take the bus, organize a carpool, ride your bike or simply walk to work! Take part in the Car Free Day Campaign, September 22nd. [September 20, 2004]
Enbridge Gas New Brunswick and Government of Canada offer new incentive to switch to gas
[September 16, 2004]
For discounts and valuable information on energy efficient products, take part in the
Energy Smarts Campaign, September 9-26th. [September 09, 2004]
August 2004
Congratulations to Adam van Koeverden, Canadian Olympic gold medalist in the K1, 500 metre kayak finals and a bronze medal for the K1, 1000 metre kayak event. Back home, he's one of several "Champions for One-Tonne Challenge". [August 30, 2004]
Canadian athletes are competing to be the best in the world at the Athens 2004 summer Olympics. Back home, they're "Champions for One-Tonne Challenge". [August 16, 2004]
July 2004
Calling all youth! – Enter the TAKE TWO of Youth in Media contest for your chance to write a 30-second public service announcement to help Canadians discover how they can reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. (Deadline Extended to August 31, 2004) Learn More >>
[July 21, 2004]
Get a leg up on energy bills – London's EnerGuide (LEG) partnership
[July 19, 2004]
June 2004
To help you meet your One-Tonne Challenge, get Equiterre's new Guide called Guide du
consommateur responsable, available now at newsstands in Quebec and from « Protégez-Vous » magazine. For more information or to order on line » (French site) [June 24, 2004]
The Clean Air Partnership's Clean Air Consumer Guide, Third Edition,
will help you meet the One-Tonne Challenge, save money and save the air. [June 24, 2004]
"Students on Ice" take to the ice! Follow them on their "Floe Edge" Expedition from June 18 -26 in the Canadian Arctic.
Read More
[June 18, 2004]
May 2004
Speaking Notes for the Honourable David Anderson, P.C., M.P. Minister of the Environment on the occasion of the Canadian Environmental Awards Gala, Calgary
[May 31, 2004]
Environment Week (May 30-June 5) is a great time to kick start your One-Tonne Challenge
[May 30, 2004]
Commuter Options: The Complete Guide for Canadian Employers
[May 14, 2004]
The OTC program will develop Community Challenges with 30 to 40 communities across Canada to promote energy-saving and conservation measures. These Community Challenges will use a variety of approaches to engage citizens to reduce their personal emissions. [May 11, 2004]
The International Youth Summit on Sustainable Urban Transportation, organized by the Canadian Urban Transportation Association and its partners, provides youth delegates with tools necessary to take action on sustainable transportation issues and promote the OTC in their communities. [May 11, 2004]
April 2004
Government of Canada and Enbridge Gas New Brunswick fund energy-efficiency rebate
[April 30, 2004]
Canadian students excel in hydrogen fuelling design
[April 28, 2004]
The Rubber Association of Canada and the Government of Canada launch "Be Tire Smart" week
[April 26, 2004]
Environment Minister urges Canadians to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and "Mow Down Pollution" with unique incentive program
[April 23, 2004]
The One-Tonne Challenge meets Dofasco families – Dofasco's Health and Safety Fair, April 20-21, used the OTC as a theme to inform employees and their families about climate change. Many participants took the challenge and calculated their GHG emissions on-line! [April 20, 2004]
"Turn Off the Key" Anti-idling campaign launched in Québec
[April 08, 2004]
Government of Canada supports the development of ultraviolet water treatment technology
[April 02, 2004]
Community-based projects to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions [April 02, 2004]
Speaking Notes for the Honourable David Anderson, P.C., M.P., Minister of the Environment at the
Sustainable cities plenary panel - GLOBE 2004
[April 02, 2004]
$20 million green municipal funds investment loan helps TransLink make electric trolleys greener
[April 02, 2004]
$40 million in new green municipal funds projects announced for British Columbia
[April 02, 2004]
Government of Canada supports the development of green energy technologies
[April 01, 2004]
Government of Canada gears up to put fuel-cell technologies on the road [April 01, 2004]
March 2004
Government asks Canadians to take the One-Tonne Challenge to help meet climate change goals [March 26, 2004]
February 2004
Government of Canada presents awards for most fuel-efficient vehicles
[February 11, 2004]