Climate resilience @IDRC_CRDI // DriveZero @SustainableWat // Waterloo Region Community Garden Network @WRGardens. Views my own.
Waterloo, Ontario
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Happening now! @SustainableWat EV test drive event with cars from Tesla, Kia and Ford! Also chat with travelWise on micro mobility, JCT group on EV charging, and stop by FoCheezy food truck for lunch!
Come by Evolv1 (420 Wes graham way) until 3pm!
Come out to @SustainableWat EV Test Drive & Micromobility showcase!
Oct 12 from 11am-3pm at Evolv1
eventbrite.ca/e/ev-test-driv…
#waterlooregion #drivezero
Interested in learning more about Electric Vehicles? @SustainableWat and @LaurierGreen are hosting an event with @PlugN_Drive TOMORROW from 10am-5pm. You can test drive two EVs and learn more about them!
#DriveZero #ZEVs #EVs #WaterlooRegion
Ready to experience the electric vehicle life? Come out to Plug N’ Drive on August 3, where you’ll be able to test drive a Kia EV6 and the Volvo XC40 and learn more about EV ownership.
Learn more: ow.ly/fpm550K80Uh
Erika Malich retweeted
ChargeWR is now under a new name—meet #DriveZero! 🔌⚡️
This new name comes with a new mission, to remove barriers to zero emission vehicle (ZEV) adoption and continue to grow related infrastructure in #WatReg.
Learn more in our latest blog post: ow.ly/8GjF50K5Yga
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Average rent in June for a vacant unit in Kitchener listed on Rentals.ca was $1,839 for a 1-bdrm (22.4% Y/Y increase) and $2,179 for a 2-bdrm (23.7% Y/Y increase).
Household income required:
1 bdrm: $73,560
2 bdrm: $87,160
rentals.ca/national-rent-rep…
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It’s official: we have a new look! 🎉
After months of designing, planning, and a lot of hard work by so many of our team members, we’re excited to finally reveal our new logo, website, and a few new program names.
Check it out: sustainablewr.ca
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It’s #EarthMonth! 🌎 And this year, we’re going to be celebrating with a fresh, new look! What does that mean for Sustainable Waterloo Region and our programs, you ask?🧵
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CLARE NEWS 📢 @IDRC_CRDI & @FCDOGovUK call for concept notes! Submit for your #adaptation projects in #Africa & #Asia-Pacific under #research themes:
➕Understanding climate risk
➕Risk-informed early action
➕Developing in a changing #climate
Details here bit.ly/3jcCBua
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Plans are in the works for Grand River Transit to undergo an electric bus pilot project! Read more here: kitchener.citynews.ca/local-…
Very cool to see the new EV chargers at one of the ONroutes (pictured is eastbound Cambridge stop).
Now longer distance trips with electric vehicles will be more convenient for many!
#ElectricVehicles #Chargers @SustainableWat
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Career Opportunity: Senior Program Officer – Climate-Resilient Food System. Apply by April 24: bit.ly/3tB3Vbu
Offre d’emploi : Administrateur de programme principal – Systèmes alimentaires résilients au climat. Date butoir : le 24 avril : bit.ly/3D6nPOV
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Researchers from across the Global South with scaling experience have released a Call to Action on scaling the impact of research. Learn how funders and development agencies can strengthen support for support #scalingimpact:
scalingxchange.org
Exciting upcoming opportunity for research projects on climate adaptation and resilience in Africa and Asia-Pacific, supported by @IDRC_CRDI and @FCDOGovUK.
Learn more here:
idrc.ca/en/news/upcoming-fun…
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Six @visitONroute locations with @IvyCharge chargers now open!
We're excited to have our first six @visitONroute stations open to EV drivers! Now you can #WanderON with even more confidence and ease.
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A 4th wave of #Indigenouscleanenergy begins: clean energy diversification.
It has the potential to ↗️ Indigenous clean energy participation for the next 10 years while supercharging Canada’s clean #electrification.
@IndigClnEnergy #wavesofchange #cdnpoli
climatechoices.ca/publicatio…
EV Charging Incentive Program Available for SWR Members!
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#ChargeWR #RegionalSustainabilityInitiative @SustainableWat @WREVAGroup #WaterlooRegion #ElectricVehicles
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The deadline for the 2022 @IDRC_CRDI Research Awards is quickly approaching!
Are you completing your master's program, recently graduated from one, or are completing your PhD?
Apply now ➡️ bit.ly/31Gh9bv
Deadline: February 14th, 2022 at 23:59 EST
#CdnPSE
Last night I awkwardly requested that an end of year gift exchange use reused or recyclable wrappings 🙃 Luckily they were on board!
While we may be used to shiny new wrapping, most go straight to the trash.
What are ways you are trying to reduce waste this holiday season?
Our local Kitchener community-minded grocery (who offers zero waste shopping!) is looking for an assistant manager. Check it out!
