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Posted on Jul 13, 2011
Vancouver Sun covers Tides Canada’s ‘New Energy Vision for Canada’
The Vancouver Sun recently spoke to Tides Canada Energy Initiative director Merran Smith and board member Andrew Heintzman about the necessary push toward a clean energy economy.Posted on Jan 5, 2012
‘From Knowledge to Action’ – Tides Canada participates in shaping the final International Polar Year conference
Tides Canada Program Officer Kim Hardy has returned from Montreal where she was helping to shape the content and agenda for the International Polar Year (IPY) closing conference that Canada will host in Montreal in April 2012.Posted on Dec 15, 2011
“Applause for U.S. funds aimed at improving our environment” Business in Vancouver, Dec 13-19
Peter Ladner stands up for the positive role that US philanthropy plays in supporting our world's natural capital and the important work of the Canadian environmental sector.Posted on Feb 29, 2012
“Carbon tax review could lead to better future for B.C.” Vancouver Sun, Feb 28
Imagine a British Columbia with reduced traffic gridlock because public transit service gets better and faster every day. Imagine a B.C. where we spend half as much to heat our homes and buildings.Posted on Oct 19, 2011
“Clean energy will generate much needed jobs for B.C.” Vancouver Sun, Oct 19, Op Ed
Clean-tech and clean energy isn’t an interesting niche that is nice to have in the mix — it is the future. Merran Smith responds to the recent throne speech and jobs plan and with a proposal for a new Clean Economy Jobs Strategy for British Columbia.Posted on Jan 31, 2012
“Let’s have open, honest debate about our energy future” The Tyee, Jan 31
Read Ross McMillan's piece in The Tyee today on the pipeline debate and hear his take of what we really need to talk about.Posted on Sep 16, 2011
“Ottawa threatened by oceans planning” – Vancouver Sun, Sep 16, Op Ed
Ross McMillan states Tides Canada’s position in response to government decision to move away from an innovative marine planning process on British Columbia’s North Coast.Posted on Mar 8, 2012
“Seize the clean energy opportunity,” Tides Canada tells Senate
A pair of Tides Canada senior managers testified in Parliament today, sharing details of our organization's mission and work, and outlining the opportunities that the transition to a clean-energy future presents for the nation.Posted on Nov 15, 2011
“Tech investor paints rosy picture of going green in the oil sands” Calgary Herald, Nov 15
Whoever said all environmentalists oppose Albert’s oil sands development never met Andy HeintzmanPosted on Sep 28, 2011
“With a gift from Google, Canadian activists get on the map” – The Globe And Mail, Sep 28, 2011
The Globe and Mail covers the Google Earth Outreach launch in Canada, co-hosted by Tides Canada, and how it all started. Since the original launch, it has helped organizations and community groups around the world tell their stories by providing free access to Google's mapping and satellite technology.Posted on Mar 1, 2010
200 thousand shares for 200 million women
You can make a difference to the lives of women and girls around the world. Share a video and a donor will give a dollar to improve reproductive health services for girls and women. Every video shared raises $1 - up to $1 million.Posted on Oct 15, 2009
A filmathon about extraordinary women
Reserve a seat and support ROSE, a project of Tides Canada. "Models of Inspiration" is a filmathon about extraordinary women from China to Liberia. October 24th.Posted on Feb 7, 2011
A learning event for inquiring change-makers
The Change Initiative Canada, a Tides Canada project, invites you to participate in a day-long learning event, offering an introduction to a promising change-making approach.Posted on Nov 22, 2010
A local food top ten with the authors of the 100-Mile Diet
Join us to hear James and Alisa discuss ideas they've seen in action since completing their best-selling book.Posted on Jun 22, 2009
A Successful Expediton
Living Oceans Society, a Tides Canada fund holder has completed their deep sea coral expedition...view the incredible footage from their 2 weeks under the seaPosted on Nov 17, 2009
Authors embark on tar sands speaking tour
Award-winning Canadian authors Andrew Nikiforic and Ian McAllister embark on multi-media speaking tour, A Story With Two Ends.Posted on Feb 17, 2010
Bring Food Home – Connecting Ontario Farm and Food Networks
Food, farming, health, environment, economy. Food and farming leaders are coming together from across the province to discuss a broad range of food systems issues. March 4-6 in Kitchener, Ontario.Posted on Feb 9, 2010
British Columbia announces ban on mining, oil and gas in Flathead
Pre-Olympic throne speech has big news for wildlife, water and wilderness in B.C.'s Rockies.Posted on Dec 19, 2011
Business leaders urge B.C. to “Stay the Course” on climate leadership
The open letter calls British Columbia’s carbon tax “one of the best tools we have at our disposal to fight climate change.” That tax is set to rise to $30 per tonne next year, but the provincial government has not yet indicated what will happen after that point. Today’s letter urges the province to commit to a schedule of further increases, in a way that is fair and enables all B.C. businesses and communities to be part of the solution.Posted on Aug 10, 2010
Calling all Canadian change-makers aged 18-35!
Waterlution presents: The Canadian Water Innovation Lab 2010. Applications now open!Posted on Oct 5, 2010
Can the City Feed Itself? A Recipe for Local Food Success
What are the must-have ingredients for a robust local food system? How can we better support our farmers? Join our panel of experts and help cook up a delicious plan.Posted on Oct 20, 2010
Can Vancouver Feed Itself? A local food event
On a bright October evening over a hundred passionate local food lovers converged in the Museum of Vancouver’s Joyce Whalley Centre to discuss ingredients for a healthy local food economy.Posted on Mar 22, 2012
Canada Water Week 2012: Sometimes a time for celebration is also a time for action
Lindsay Telfer of the Canadian Freshwater Alliance talks about how this week, and every week, water matters to Canadians.Posted on Oct 21, 2009
Canada’s Amazon captured in new book by enviro-philanthropist
Tides Donor Andy Wright launches his remarkable book of photographs taken within the wilds of the Great Bear Rainforest on October 22Posted on Feb 13, 2012
Canada’s hidden energy crisis — it’s real, it’s urgent, and the answer is right in front of us
Why we need to set aside a portion of our oil wealth to help us prepare for—and ultimately play a leading role in—the global shift to cleaner, greener, and locally available energy.Posted on Oct 28, 2009
Canadian Youth Climate Coalition unite youth
The largest gathering of Canadian youth on climate change wrapped up on Monday. Read Amber Church's blog on Power Shift 09 including her thoughts on the parliamentary protest.Posted on Dec 1, 2009
Canadian youth leave for COP 15
Tides Canada project the Canadian Youth Climate Coalition will represent the voice of young Canadians in Copenhagan.Posted on Jan 10, 2012
Canadians deserve a full debate on our energy future
In a Globe and Mail article published Tuesday, federal natural resources minister Joe Oliver accused Tides Canada of enabling foreign interference in the controversial Northern Gateway pipeline regulatory process. The truth is, like Minister Oliver, Tides Canada is fully committed to protecting the nation’s interests.Posted on Jul 19, 2011
Canadians want low-carbon energy leadership
Canada needs a plan to ensure the nation doesn’t get left behind in the global race to a clean-energy future. That’s what a broad selection of more than 150 companies, organizations, and academics told Tides Canada in endorsing the foundation’s "A New Energy Vision for Canada."Posted on Aug 26, 2009
Cassils make front page of the Vancouver Courier
Tides Canada congratulates fund holders Nina and John Cassils on the article about their charity work published on the front page of The Vancouver Courier newspaper.Posted on Apr 4, 2012
CBAN saves pigs from genetic engineering
On Monday, Tides Canada Initiatives project, the Canadian Biotechnology Action Network (CBAN), announced the end of the unwanted and unnecessary genetically modified (GM) pig.Posted on May 27, 2011
Celebrate World Oceans Day 2011 at the Aeroplan Beyond Miles Speaker Series
Dr. Rob Williams, Co-founder of Oceans Initiative, a Tides Canada Initiative project, will be the featured speaker for Aeroplan's inaugural Beyond Miles Speakers Series in Toronto on June 8 -- World Oceans Day 2011 -- and you are invited to join us!Posted on Sep 25, 2009
Celebrities And Energy Minister Rub Shoulders Tonight
Politicans and A-list actors join together for the Tides Canada sponsored Green Carpet screening of "The Age Of Stupid" at Fifth Avenue CinemasPosted on May 4, 2011
Check out a Jane’s Walk this weekend
This year's annual Jane's Walk is happening this weekend on May 7th and 8th -- grab those walking shoes and get walking!Posted on Sep 29, 2011
Client Services Manager – Vancouver Office
Tides Canada is seeking a full-time Client Services Manager for our Vancouver office. The Client Services Manager will work closely with and complement the Toronto-based Vice-President of Client Services, and the Client Services teams based in our Vancouver and Toronto offices.Posted on Oct 7, 2009
Climate change film draws local luminaries
The Vancouver Sun's Tracy Sherlock reports on the green screening of The Age of Stupid, sponsored in part by Tides Canada. View photos from the October 6 event.Posted on Dec 19, 2011
Climate leadership ensures a better future
Text of an open letter sent from 85+ British Columbia business leaders, calling on the province to renew and strengthen its commitment to climate leadership. The letter calls on government to commit to a schedule of continuing increases to the carbon tax, in a way that is fair and enables all B.C. businesses and communities to be part of the solution.Posted on Nov 3, 2009
Close encounters with addiction
Award winning author Dr. Gabor Mate speaks about his latest book over lunch at Robson Square along with his ongoing work with addiction in the DTES.Posted on Sep 8, 2010
Countdown to Zero opens this Friday, September 10
Produced by Academy Award winner Lawrence Bender and Participant Media, the film will build support for the Global Zero movement to eliminate all nuclear weapons.Posted on Feb 24, 2012
Dave Harvey of Toronto Park People named one of this year’s Vital People
Tides Canada is proud to announce that Dave Harvey, Executive Director of Toronto Park People, has been selected by the Toronto Community Foundation as one of this year’s Vital People grant recipients.Posted on Apr 29, 2010
Deep Democracy: Facilitation, Leadership and Whole System Transformation
Take part in a three day seminar which introduces a participatory style of facilitating organizational and collective change.Posted on Apr 13, 2012
Digging into farming: FarmStart offering new course for new farmers in Ontario
Tides Canada project Farms at Work and FarmStart, one of our 2011 Tides Top 10, are partnering to pilot a new 3 day course for new farmers who have made the decision to farm and are at the exciting stage of business planning.Posted on Oct 28, 2009
Digital Media students call for a cause
Students from Emily Carr's digital media school are offering up their skills to help your cause. Taking submissions now....Posted on Aug 12, 2009
Down to the Toronto Waterfront
An exploration of Toronto's fascinating waterfront history is the starting point of a unique Waterlution workshop Sept 11-13. Twenty young leaders will connect for in-depth dialogue on re-imaging and revitalizing Toronto's harbour.Posted on Jan 11, 2010
East Scarborough Storefront featured in Toronto Star
The Toronto Star details how the East Scarborough Storefront, a Tides Canada project, will revamp its building with some special help.Posted on Jan 17, 2012
East Scarborough Storefront’s Community. Design. Initiative. — a story of local change
East Scarborough Storefront is in the midst of a Community. Design. Initiative. The community's youth are engaging in a process of imagining, designing, and working on the Storefront's transformation with mentors from Sustainable.TO, archiTEXT, and the University of Waterloo.Posted on Jan 21, 2010
Ecojustice achieves big win in the Supreme Court of Canada
The Supreme Court of Canada ruled that the Canadian government has violated a national environmental law aimed at ensuring sustainable development.Posted on Oct 4, 2010
Empowerment in Exile
On October 25 in Vancouver, the directors of the Tibetan Nuns Project will speak about the transformative effect advanced education has had on ordained refugee women, the Tibetan exile community, and the preservation of the Tibetan culture.Posted on Oct 4, 2009
Ending Homelessness – What Works
Investigative journalist Monte Paulson of the Tyee will discuss creative solutions to homelessness. October 9th at the Museum of Vancouver.Posted on Sep 21, 2009
Ever wondered how the arts are changing lives around the world?
Step into conversation with two of the world’s leading figures in the world of art for social change/art in community who are coming to Vancouver on October 18 and 20.Posted on Jun 22, 2009
Finding Coral Expedition Day 10 Deep Sea Coral
Living Oceans Society, a Tides Canada fund holder, explores the deep sea coral gardens off the BC Coast with the Finding Coral Expedition ..view Day 10 by videoPosted on Nov 19, 2010
First Nations wins prestigious Land Award from the Real Estate Foundation of BC
The First Nations were nominated by ForestEthics, Greenpeace and Sierra Club BC, the three environmental organizations that have worked for over a decade with First Nations, the provincial government and the logging industry to realize their joint vision for the Great Bear Rainforest.Posted on Nov 12, 2009
Follow us on Facebook!
Be inspired by Canada's top changemakers through our new Facebook page! Click the link below and become a fan today.Posted on Dec 2, 2009
ForestEthics Canada is hiring
ForestEthics Canada is seeking an energetic and creative Senior Energy Campaigner to lead their work on the Canadian Tar Sands campaign and their climate work in Canada.Posted on Oct 4, 2010
Gaining Ground 2010
Tides Canada is pleased to be a sponsor and partner of the 2010 Gaining Ground Conference -- Eco-Logical: The Power of Green Cities to Shape the Future.Posted on Jun 8, 2010
Get savvy on seafood sustainability
Among the most effective actions you can take to protect our oceans is to buy sustainable ocean-friendly seafood and support Ocean Wise businesses across Canada.Posted on Jun 1, 2011
Give a Gift to Canada’s Seven Small Wonders
In the run up to Canada Day, Small Change Fund is asking Canadians to Give a Gift to Canada. After an eight week search, Small Change Fund has selected Canada’s Seven Small Wonders: seven community-based projects that represent the diverse range of issues facing communities in this country.Posted on Dec 21, 2011
Give an uncommon gift this holiday season
Make a donation to one of our projects or funds this holiday season, and you can send a festive eCard to honour a friend, colleague or family member.Posted on Feb 3, 2010
Give Green Canada set to grow environmental philanthropy
Did you know that less than two cents of every dollar donated in Canada annually goes to environmental causes? Natasha van Bentum writes about Give Green Canada, a new initiative that aims to help environmental groups build a solid financial future.Posted on Jun 24, 2009
Globe and Mail Commits to Forest Friendly Paper
Canopy (formerly Markets Initiative) score another major coup in the fight to save Canadian forests, securing a commitment from Canada's major daily newspaperPosted on Oct 5, 2011
Google Earth Outreach and Tides Canada partner to launch new opportunities for non-profits in Canada
What a success! Tides Canada and Google Earth Outreach partnered for the launch for the program in Canada, bringing together representatives from over 50 Canadian non-profits in a week of exciting training workshops and launch events.Posted on Jul 15, 2011
Google selects Tides Canada as partner for Canadian launch of its Google Earth Outreach program
Tides Canada and Google Earth Outreach will be hosting a special three-day hands-on workshop for nonprofits to officially kick off the program. Apply today to attend.Posted on Apr 22, 2010
Government announces joint initiative to strengthen Ontario’s not-for-profit sector
The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration and Chair of the Ontario Trillium Foundation are heading a joint initiative to build a stronger partnership with the Province’s not-for-profit sector.Posted on Aug 25, 2010
Great Bear Rainforest RAVE
A selection of the world’s most celebrated nature photographers have returned from their RAVE (Rapid Assessment Visual Expedition) with rare photographs from the Great Bear Rainforest in an effort to protect that area from oil interests.Posted on Sep 17, 2010
Great Bear RAVE Reception Recap
More than 300 people attended the Multimedia Exhibit + Reception to celebrate the Great Bear Rainforest RAVE. Read our blog about the fantastic evening and view photos.Posted on Nov 15, 2010
Harmony: A New Way of Looking at the World
"Harmony," a new documentary is premiering as part of NBC's Green Week—and it features ForestEthics' groundbreaking work in the Great Bear Rainforest.Posted on Jul 30, 2011
Harnessing the abundance of urban orchards
The Globe and Mail recently spoke to Laura Reinsborough -- founder and director of one of Tides Canada Initiative's newest projects, Not Far From The Tree -- about the growing movement to transform urban-grown fruit that is normally left to rot into a solution for hunger and community building.Posted on Jan 13, 2010
Help earthquate victims in Haiti
The Canadian federal government has announced that it will match contributions made by individuals to eligible Canadian charitable organizations.Posted on Jul 27, 2011
Help famine victims in East Africa
The worst drought in 60 years is spreading across East Africa, creating the most severe food crisis in the world and threatening the lives of 11 million people. Learn how you can help today.Posted on Feb 1, 2010
Help stop bear trophy hunting in British Columbia
Join conservation photographer Andy Wright with founding supporters Simon Jackson and Ian McAllister to make this visual petition a significant creation that changes history and saves the magnificent bears of British Columbia.Posted on May 21, 2009
Hidden Camera Captures Grizzly Behaviour in the Wild
Tides Canada fundholder Pacific Wild films a male Grizzly marking his territory within British Columbia's Great Bear Rainforest.Posted on Apr 12, 2012
How Canada might climb the clean-energy ranks
The latest edition of an annual clean-energy report card shows total global renewables investment is rising, but also suggests that Canada is not keeping pace with the rest of the world.Posted on Mar 15, 2010
How did you celebrate Earth Hour?
Tell us what you did on Earth Hour. Best story wins the complete 5 DVD set of BBC's Planet Earth!Posted on Feb 8, 2011
How do we prevent the extinction of the world’s rarest plants and animals?
Tides Canada Project Director Gregg Howald, one of the world’s foremost experts in island restoration, will be at our Vancouver office to give a presentation on Island Conservation’s fascinating work on February 24.Posted on Aug 23, 2010
How to help Pakistan
The Canadian federal government has announced that it will match contributions made by individuals. View a list of eligible charities here and donate to support the flood relief efforts in Pakistan today.Posted on May 2, 2011
Imagine the new East Scarborough Storefront
Take a peek into the development and creation of the new Storefront building.Posted on Oct 20, 2010
Inaugural Social Purpose Real Estate Conference
Moving in together? On your own? What do you need to know about buying buildings and sharing spaces? Join us November 8-9 in Vancouver.Posted on May 22, 2009
Invasive species – the target for Biodiversity Day
Island Conservation removed rats from "Rat Island" to bring endangered seabirds back from the brink of extinction....read more about their incredible work in preserving biodiversity.Posted on May 2, 2012
Is social media good for fundraising?
We recently attended the Association of Fundraising Professionals conference in Vancouver and social media was a big topic.Posted on May 16, 2011
Island Conservation Canada’s work featured in Globe and Mail
Gregg Howald, of Tides Canada's Island Conservation Canada was recently interviewed about his work on Haida Gwaii preventing bird extinctions through the extermination of rats.Posted on Apr 9, 2010
Jane’s Walk in a city near you. May 1 & 2
On the May 1 and 2 weekend, Jane's Walks will be taking place in cities across Canada and around the world. Participate in one near you!Posted on May 4, 2012
Jane’s Walk this weekend! May 5 & 6
With over 500 walks scheduled all over the world in 85 participating cities, there is sure to be one just around the corner. We hope that you’ll join a walk near you!Posted on Jul 26, 2011
Jennifer Lynn joins Tides Canada board
"Jennifer is a pre-eminent voice for diversity and inclusion in Canada," said Jodi White, Chair of Tides Canada’s board. “She brings extensive expertise in national community building and leadership in social justice issues to Tides Canada.”Posted on May 1, 2010
Joel Solomon interviewed in the Huffington Post
Read the second part of Julia Moulden's interview with Tides Canada's Vice-Chair, Joel Solomon, in the Huffington Post. Part 2 of 2.Posted on May 16, 2011
Join changemakers who are driving positive social change
Social Change Institute, presented by Hollyhock, is taking place this year between June 8-12. Sign up today!Posted on Jul 19, 2011
La population canadienne réclame du leadership en matière d’énergie à faibles émissions de carbone
Le Canada a besoin d’un plan qui lui assure une position de tête dans la course mondiale vers un avenir axé sur l’énergie propre. C’est ce qu’un groupe formé de plus de 150 entreprises, organisations et chercheurs universitaires a indiqué à Tides Canada au moment d’approuver son document intitulé A New Energy Vision for Canada (Une nouvelle vision nationale en matière d’énergie).Posted on Dec 8, 2010
Let’s talk food writing on Dec 8
Join us on December 8th at the Museum of Vancouver for a rousing cultural conversation about food as writing in the final installment of the popular Food & Beers Speaker Series event hosted sponsored by Tides Canada.Posted on Aug 24, 2009
Making a difference
Tides Canada fund Hoops 4 Hope is featured in The Province newspaper. Article by Kent GilchristPosted on May 20, 2009
Manager Alert – May 26 Workshop on Effective Facilitation
Sustainability Network in Toronto offering a training workshop for individuals who wish to learn how to facilitate effectively - all welcome.Posted on May 14, 2010
Margaret Dickson named Director of Tides Canada Initiatives (TCI)
Margaret Dickson will oversee TCI, home to over 40 of the country’s leading environmental and social justice projects.Posted on Jun 28, 2010
Menu 2020: Ten Good Food Ideas for Ontario
Lauren Baker, the Project Director of Sustain Ontario, a Tides Canada project, writes on her newly released report for the Metcalf Food Solutions series.Posted on May 27, 2010
Merran Smith appointed as Director, Tides Canada Energy Initiative
Merran brings a unique blend of visionary leadership and pragmatism to Tides Canada. Her solutions-oriented approach will greatly aid our commitment to mobilize Canadian philanthropy and other parties to invest in energy solutions.Posted on Nov 3, 2009
Moms Against Climate Change video goes viral
Huffington Post gives the thumbs up to Tides Canada project ForestEthics Canada and their new online video campaign on climate change.Posted on Oct 18, 2011
Nabil Harfoush joins Tides Canada board
Tides Canada announces the appointment of Nabil Harfoush, PhD, to the board of directors.Posted on Jun 1, 2011
New report highlights trends in legacy giving
Billions of dollars around the world will change hands until 2050 as individuals transfer their wealth to loved ones and charities. Are charities and non-profits ready to reap the benefits of this phenomenon?Posted on Apr 22, 2010
Not sure what to do for Earth Day? Support a great environmental project!
Today, on Earth Day, consider supporting meaningful change by donating to one of our innovative environmental projects that exemplify what Earth Day is really about.Posted on Jun 8, 2011
Oceans Initiative launches Quiet Ocean Campaign
World Oceans Day 2011 marks the official launch of Oceans Initiative's Quiet Ocean Campaign. Learn why we should all care about the impacts of ocean noise on whales and other marine wildlife.Posted on Oct 28, 2009
Our 2008 Annual Report is now online
The report offers greater detail on Tides Canada's grant-making. It features stories from our remarkable donors and projects and lists our charitable giving funds, 2008 grant recipients, and partners.Posted on Oct 18, 2010
Participate in Give Green Canada survey for chance to win an iPad
This is your opportunity to participate in an international bequest and legacy survey and have a chance to win an iPad in the process.Posted on Jan 17, 2011
Philanthropists Rudy North and Dr. Jennifer Simons named to the Order of Canada
Rudy North, the lead Canadian donor to Tides Canada's Great Bear Rainforest fundraising campaign, is among the new appointees to the Order of Canada. He joins fellow Tides Canada donor Dr. Jennifer Simons in receiving Canada's highest honour for lifetime achievement.Posted on Mar 18, 2011
Place of Power: Lessons from the Great Bear Rainforest
Merran Smith, Director of Tides Canada's Energy Initiative writes about her newly released book: Place of Power: Lessons from the Great Bear Rainforest.Posted on Jul 15, 2009
Play BIG and Create Solutions in Challenging Times
Are you someone who lives with financial abundance and has deep concern about the world’s myriad challenges? Join us at Play BIG Sept 2-6 at Hollyhock.Posted on Mar 23, 2010
Potential oil spill would devastate B.C.’s coastal wildlife
Conservation groups state case against B.C. pipeline and coastal shipping following new study that says whales, wolves, bears and birds would be devastated by an oil spill in the waters north of Vancouver Island and off Haida Gwaii.Posted on Dec 8, 2009
Projects offer bird’s eye view of COP15
Tides Canada projects and partners are blogging directly from the global climate conference in Copenhagan until Dec 18th. Check out their blogs and Facebook site.Posted on Apr 21, 2011
Ready for an energy boost?
The world is racing toward a bold new future. It is time for Canada to get in the game.Posted on Jun 28, 2010
Reel Youth in Nepal
Tides Canada project, Reel Youth, recently went on a two month trip to Nepal where they lead a UN Habitat funded youth film project. See the photos and read about their amazing work in Nepal.Posted on Apr 20, 2011
Reel Youth now accepting applications for summer film camp
The camp will build community between activist film makers, strengthen the skills of youth participants for producing social change media, and create a powerful set of films.Posted on Oct 14, 2009
Renowned poem brought to life with music
70's poem 'Unless The Eye Catch Fire' reinterpreted for Vancouver Writers FestivalPosted on Nov 10, 2010
Ross McMillan speaking as part of UBC’s Leading for Change lecture series
Tides Canada's President and CEO, Ross McMillan, will be speaking on "Reinventing Social Action: Is Collaborating with Opponents Selling Out or Smart Strategy?"Posted on Apr 5, 2011
Salmon Aquaculture Innovation
Tides Canada has established the Salmon Aquaculture Innovation Fund which is focused on advancing aquaculture solutions which protect wild salmon and the marine environment.Posted on Mar 25, 2011
Salmon play hidden role in forest ecology, researchers find
A study of 50 watersheds in the Great Bear Rainforest says bears, fish-catching wolves and other predators haul huge amounts of salmon into the forest that provide a potent "nutrient subsidy" that drives plant growth in the surrounding forest.Posted on Feb 24, 2011
Sandy Houston joins Tides Canada board
We are excited to announce that Sandy Houston, President of Toronto’s Metcalf Foundation, has joined Tides Canada's board of directors.Posted on Jan 17, 2012
Sarah Goodman, Tides Canada Vice President, on CBC As it Happens
Our Sarah Goodman was recently interviewed on CBC's As it Happens. Listen as she clears the air on the red herring around "foreign funding" of Canadian environmental foundations and environmental organizations like Tides Canada.Posted on Mar 25, 2011
Senior Project Specialist (Vancouver)
Tides Canada is currently hiring for a full-time Senior Project Specialist for our Vancouver office.Posted on Oct 22, 2010
Setting the record straight
On October 15, the Financial Post published an opinion piece that challenged the integrity of our organization and the motives of our philanthropic partners concerned about the environmental impact of Alberta's oil sands development. Today, the newspaper published our response editorial.Posted on May 20, 2009
Slow Death by Rubber Duck Book Launch – Huge Success
Authors Rick Smith and Bruce Lourie launched their book in Vancouver on May 19th at the Tides Renewal Centre. Their week long experiment documented in the book has attracted a lot of media attention.Posted on Jun 25, 2009
Sneakers Arrive in Africa
Rick Gill a fundraiser for Hoops4Hope, a Tides Canada client, reports back to us from South Africa where donated sneakers have arrived and the new office has opened...see email with photosPosted on Oct 7, 2010
Social Change Institute October 20-24
The Social Change Institute is an opportunity to connect with social change leaders, thinkers and trainers to build skills, share strategies and uncover opportunities to collaborate.Posted on Mar 12, 2010
Social Media for Social Change
Take part in a four-part training series at Hollyhock that helps you develop a solid plan for taking the essentials of social media into your organization; from vision, to strategy and tactics, to measuring your success.Posted on Aug 12, 2011
Spirit bear and Great Bear Rainforest featured in National Geographic Magazine
Paul Nicklen's photo of the famous spirit bear, taken during last year's Great Bear Rainforest RAVE, is gracing the cover of the August 2011 issue of the world renowned National Geographic Magazine.Posted on Jun 8, 2010
Support marine conservation on World Oceans Day
You can help protect our oceans by supporting groundbreaking research on orcas and dolphins or innovative work on global coral reefs and sustainable fisheries.Posted on Nov 8, 2011
Supporting Northern Solutions for Northern Challenges: Tides Canada’s Dave and Kim reflect on their travels
Tides Canada’s Dave Secord and Kim Hardy reflect on their year’s travels, where they met with Northerners from Inuvik to Pond Inlet to find out what role philanthropy could play in supporting Northern solutions for Northern challenges.Posted on Jan 25, 2011
Sustain Ontario – Animating Good Food Ideas
Sustain Ontario recently co-hosted an event featuring illustrations and videos, designed by Sheridan College students, about various issues within our food system, from food preservation to dwindling bee populations.Posted on Mar 9, 2010
Take part in World Water Day
Join us for an insightful evening with journalist and author Andrew Nikiforuk and other expert panelists to discuss water. World Water Day, March 22 at UBC Robson Square, 6-9 pm.Posted on Oct 11, 2011
Taking the leap with author Chris Turner
We recently hosted the Vancouver launch of author Chris Turner's new book The Leap: How to Survive and Thrive in the Sustainable Economy. The book outlines the global shift to a more sustainable and enjoyable life.Posted on Nov 16, 2011
The Bright Well: confronting cancer with poetry
On December 6th join acclaimed B.C. poets as they read from The Bright Well Contemporary Canadian Poems about Facing Cancer, Canada’s first collection of contemporary poems about facing the disease.Posted on Jun 5, 2009
The Noisy Sea
On World Oceans Day, Erin Ashe and Dr. Rob Williams of the Oceans Initiative Marine Wilderness project at Tides Canada explain the vital link between ocean acoustics and whale survival...Posted on May 28, 2009
The Unlikely Revolutionary
Vancouver Magazine Profiles Tides Canada's Vice-Chair Joel SolomonPosted on Oct 21, 2009
Thousands expected for Bridge to a Cool Planet
Global warming can be overwhelming, but together we can stop it. Join us and thousands of others for a public gathering on Cambie Bridge to call for action on climate change on October 24th Vancouver.Posted on Dec 10, 2009
Tides Canada appoints Catherine Emrick as Senior Associate, Aquaculture Innovation
Catherine Emrick has joined Tides Canada as Senior Associate, Aquaculture Innovation. She will focus on advancing aquaculture solutions that protect wild salmon and the marine environment.Posted on Jan 17, 2011
Tides Canada exploring potential for greenest city fund
Tides Canada is exploring with the Vancouver Foundation and the City of Vancouver the potential of establishing a fund to help Vancouver become the greenest city in the world by 2020.Posted on Dec 9, 2009
Tides Canada Initiatives is hiring
The TCI Director will provide leadership for Tides Canada Initiatives, our shared services and governance model in the charitable sector.Posted on Dec 22, 2011
Tides Canada invests in new social finance initiative – Vancity Resilient Capital Program
Tides Canada is proud to announce that we are one of the founding depositors to Vancity’s ground breaking, newly launched Resilient Capital Program.Posted on May 26, 2011
Tides Canada is hiring
We are currently hiring for a Communications and Marketing Manager and CFO in our Vancouver office and a Senior Project Specialist in our Toronto office.Posted on Jul 19, 2011
Tides Canada launches fund to support implementation of historic Atlin-Taku Land Use Agreement
Tides Canada is pleased to announce the creation of a new endowment fund, with a target capitalization of $5 million, to support the implementation of the historic land use agreement signed today by the Taku River Tlingit First Nation (TRTFN) and the Province of British Columbia.Posted on Jun 21, 2010
Tides Canada names Dave Secord, Director of Strategic Programs
Dr. Dave Secord will lead a new department established to develop large-scale philanthropic initiatives aimed at creating a healthier planet and more just Canadian society.Posted on Oct 3, 2011
Tides Canada names Jeff Garrad, Chief Financial Officer
Jeff Garrad is appointed as Chief Financial Officer for Tides Canada, heading both Finance and Information Technology departments.Posted on Jun 29, 2011
Tides Canada names Jodi White Board Chair
Jodi White, one of Canada’s leading public policy thinkers, has been appointed Board Chair of Tides Canada.Posted on Sep 13, 2010
Tides Canada names Sheherazade Hirji, VP Client Services
Sheherazade will provide a senior level presence for Tides Canada in eastern Canada and will oversee Client Services, one of the organization’s three business units.Posted on Aug 25, 2009
Tides Canada Project seeks Executive Director
Tides Canada Project Capacity Waterloo Region is looking for a leader who is passionate about fueling social innovation within the non‐profit sector.Posted on Jul 8, 2010
Tides Canada receives A+ charity rating from MoneySense
MoneySense magazine recently published "The Charity 100" with Canada’s first grading system for the country’s top 100 charities. We are proud to announce that Tides Canada was one of four charities receiving the top A+ grade.Posted on May 8, 2012
Tides Canada recognized as leader in transparency and good governance
Tides Canada is honoured to be selected by Imagine Canada as one the leading charitable organizations in the country demonstrating best practices in key areas of governance and management.Posted on Mar 29, 2012
Tides Canada responds to 2012 Federal budget
Tides Canada CEO Ross McMillan explains why our organization welcomes the provisions in the 2012 federal budget concerning transparency and accountability in the charitable sector.Posted on Oct 29, 2010
Tides Canada responds to the Vancouver Sun
Tides Canada CEO Ross McMillan responds to an opinion piece in the Vancouver Sun that challenged the integrity of our organization and the motives of our U.S. philanthropic partners concerned about the environmental impact of Alberta’s oil sands development.Posted on Apr 17, 2012
Tides Canada supports the reinvention of ForestEthics in Canada
Tides Canada today affirmed its support for ForestEthics Canada in splitting away from the Tides Canada family and reorganizing itself as two independent entities.Posted on Jul 6, 2009
Tides Canada VP Featured in BC Business Magazine
Sarah Goodman talks to BCBusiness magazine about leaving Teck Cominco (and her crackberry addiction) behind.Posted on Apr 10, 2010
Tides Canada’s CANDi Fund highlights the past year
Darci Galati, the President and Founder of CANDi International, writes about the triumphs and challenges of the past year.Posted on Feb 1, 2012
Tides Canada: Our Mandate and Role
Transcript of remarks made by Sarah Goodman, Tides Canada's vice-president of Business Development and Services, for Senator W. David Angus, Chair of the Standing Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources.Posted on Feb 1, 2012
Tides Canada: The National New Energy Opportunity
Remarks by Merran Smith, director of Tides Canada Energy Initiative, for Senator W. David Angus, Chair of the Standing Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources, Parliament of Canada.Posted on Jul 7, 2011
Tides Canada’s David Secord to speak about the Arctic at WorldFuture 2011 Conference
David Secord, Tides Canada’s Director of Strategic Programs, will join a panel of experts to talk about the future of the Arctic at the World Future Society’s annual meeting in Vancouver on Sunday, July 9th.Posted on Dec 13, 2011
Tides Canada’s office takes home LEED Gold
The Flack Block building, Tides Canada’s Vancouver home, has achieved LEED Gold with a whopping 39 points! Find out more...Posted on Dec 8, 2010
Tides Canada’s Top 10 Announced
Tides Canada, a national leader in forward-thinking philanthropy, today announced this year’s Top 10 – an award that recognizes groundbreaking environmental and social justice projects and organizations in Canada.Posted on Jan 14, 2010
Tides Top 10 for 2009
Tides Canada announces the recipients of our annual Tides Top 10 award. Learn more about these ground-breaking projects and organizations that have demonstrated outstanding leadership, vision and real-world impact in addressing environmental and social problems.Posted on Dec 7, 2011
Tides Top 10 for 2011
The Tides Top 10 for 2011 have been announced! Check them out, learn about the fantastic work they do, and find out why we think they are outstanding Canadian change makers.Posted on Nov 29, 2011
Tides Top 10 Teaser
They are Canada’s most innovative and forward-thinking initiatives. They inspire people to take action, to think in new ways and to make the world a better place. They are Tides Canada’s Top 10.Posted on Apr 24, 2012
Top 5 tips to adapt to changes in philanthropy
Our Vice-President of Client Services, Sheherazade Hirji, recently contributed a piece for the Macquarie Private Wealth quarterly newsletter addressing how to adapt to changes in philanthropy.Posted on Jun 11, 2009
Tyee Wins Excellence in Journalism Award
Tides Canada client awarded Canada’s highest journalism honour for a publication of its scope and size.Posted on Nov 10, 2009
Tzeporah Berman cover girl!
They've called her the new face of environmentalism. Founder of PowerUP Canada adorns the cover of November's Readers Digest.Posted on Feb 16, 2010
Urban food strategy unveiled
Toronto's Board of Health is unveiling a wide-ranging food strategy whose broad and lofty goals include creating "food-friendly neighbourhoods," connecting city-dwelling consumers to rural producers and eliminating hunger.Posted on Nov 26, 2009
Vancouver holiday event success
The changemakers of Tides Canada’s community gathered on Nov 26th to celebrate the holiday season. Photos on facebook.com/tidescanada.Posted on Aug 3, 2010
View our 2009 Annual Report!
Read our annual report for highlights of the past year and learn how we partner with change makers to find uncommon solutions for the common good.Posted on May 17, 2010
Walkerton’s lessons poorly learned
Ecojustice, a Tides Top 10 recipient, and Forum for Leadership on Water (FLOW), a Tides Canada project, have issued Seeking Water Justice, a national brief on the status of drinking water quality in Canada.Posted on Jul 5, 2011
When oil goes out of fashion
Merran Smith, Director of the Tides Canada Energy Initiative, has written an op-ed featured in the Toronto Star.Posted on Apr 20, 2010
White Bear Wines donates $100,000 to benefit the Great Bear Rainforest
This Earth Week, on its first anniversary, White Bear Wines will donate $100,000 to help protect the largest intact coastal temperate rainforest in the world.Posted on Sep 30, 2011
Workshops show a future for sustainable salmon aquaculture in BC is taking shape
Over 100 participants from countries including Chile, Norway, US, Denmark, and Canada came together in Campbell River, BC, this week to engage in workshops around closed containment salmon aquaculture.Posted on Sep 18, 2009
World Water Monitoring Day
On World Water Monitoring Day, September 18, Tides Canada recognises the importance of initiatives like Waterlution and FLOWPosted on May 18, 2010
World’s largest conservation agreement signed
Environmental groups and forestry companies sign the Canadian Boreal Agreement covering 72 million hectares of forest from the provinces of British Columbia to Newfoundland.Posted on May 8, 2012
“CRA audits charitable status of Tides Canada amid Tory attack” – The Globe And Mail, May 8, 2012
Tides Canada is having its charitable status audited by the Canada Revenue Agency in the midst of an attack by Conservative politicians who have branded it a foreign-funded radical group.
