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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 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 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 Heintzman

Posted 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 Jan 21, 2007

$120 Million Financing Secured for Great Bear Rainforest

VANCOUVER, BC – Tides Canada Foundation is pleased that the Government of Canada has committed $30 million to protect and ensure a healthy future for British Columbia’s North and Central coast, also known as the Great Bear Rainforest.

Posted on Feb 25, 2009

‘Miss February’ Nicole Rycroft Awarded Print Action Award

Print Action Award recognizes Nicole Rycroft as environmental innovator for the 'wheat sheet'

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 Mar 30, 2008

2007 Social Entrepreneurship Summit

Proceedings of the December 2007 Social Entrepreneurship Summit proceeding now available online!

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 sea

Posted on May 31, 2007

An Inconvenient Truth on The Great Global Warming Swindle

In April, Tides Canada donated DVDs of Al Gore’s Oscar-winning documentary “An Inconvenient Truth” as an educational resource to all 477 public highschools and 60 school boards in British Columbia, reaching potentially 278,000 students.

Posted on Mar 11, 2009

April 7 Forum Brings Energy Companies and Environmentalists Together

Environmental activist Tzeporah Berman...joins independent power projects, First Nations and environmentalists to brainstorm ideas for a BC wide green power economy.

Posted 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 Apr 17, 2007

BC high schools to receive Earth Day present – Al Gore’s ”An Inconvenient Truth”

Vancouver, BC– DVDs containing Al Gore’s Oscar-winning documentary “An Inconvenient Truth” will be distributed to all public high schools in British Columbia.

Posted on May 6, 2009

BC Wine supports Tides Canada and the Great Bear Rainforest

New BC Wine Supports Ecosystem Conservation WHITE BEAR Wine to Aid Great Bear Rainforest Preservation

Posted on Aug 28, 2008

Blythe Hartley finishes 4th in Beijing

Read more about Blythe's story and updates from the Strachan Hartley Foundation

Posted on Nov 16, 2011

Bright Wells: 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 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 Feb 25, 2009

Call on Gov’t to Pass Climate Bill Before Summer

Environmental groups urge parliamentarians to pass science based reduction target bill before summer

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 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 22

Posted on Mar 3, 2009

Canadian Mining, Oil & Gas Companies to Clean Up Shop Overseas

A new bill seeks to impose tighter controls on the provision of government support to Canadian extractive companies.

Posted on May 22, 2007

Canadian Premier of The Edge of Eden Living with Grizzlies

Opening night gala DOXA, Canada's largest Documentary Film Festival features Sage Centre's Charlie Russell and his groundbreaking work with wild bears.

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 Feb 20, 2007

Carol Newell appointed a Member of the Order of Canada

Tides Canada’s founder, Carol A. Newell, has been appointed a Member of the Order of Canada by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada. The appointment was announced on February 20, 2007.

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 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 Cinemas

Posted 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 Mar 27, 2009

Client Services Administrator (Full-Time, Permanent)

Tides Canada is currently seeking a full-time Client Services Administrator to provide support for key client services functions, primarily the processing and acknowledgement of donations, providing customer service to donors, and receipt and donation report generation.

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 Feb 10, 2009

Cocktails And Van-Tales – Jane’s Walk Event In March

You're invited to sip cocktails at the beautiful Heritage Hall and celebrate the stories that make up the history of Vancouver.

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 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 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 Apr 2, 2009

Does a Hybrid Save Money? One Family Worked it Out

A project manager of Tides Canada has been keeping track and is now a community hero!

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 Feb 20, 2009

DUSTY FLOWERPOT CABARET LIBERATES SILENT WORLD

The creative juices of the Dusty Flowerpot Cabaret have returned! This time with a unique show on the power of oppression to silence our song.

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 video

Posted 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 Mar 31, 2009

Flack’s Gold Created the Flack Block

Tides Canada celebrates our new home in the Tides Renewal Centre in the Flack Block.

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 Feb 20, 2009

Forest Ethics Posts ‘Personals’ Ad to Obama

Forest Ethics published a week long 'personals' ad across the US seeking a tall man inspired by basketball, and heard reciting the words "yes we can"

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 Jun 19, 2008

Funding Program for Social Enterprise

Enterprising Non-Profits Toronto is designed to seed and support social enterprise in the Greater Toronto Area...

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 Apr 27, 2009

Girls Run Barefoot 14KM for Their Vilage

Runners4Runners campaign inspires people to get behind Ugandan girls running for the less fortunate.

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 Mar 31, 2009

Global Treasure Sustained for Future Generations

The Great Bear Rainforest is now one of the most protected forest regions in the world.

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 newspaper

Posted on Feb 23, 2008

Go with your Passion: Give Green

Eco-philanthropists dig deep to support environmental charitable causes by Miranda Post, Special to the Vancouver Sun ...

Posted 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 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 Jan 22, 2009

Human Resources Coordinator (Part -Time, Permanent)

Tides is currently seeking a part-time Human Resources Coordinator to be the initial point of contact and provide support for key human resource functions, including hr administration, recruitment, employee benefits and employee relations.

Posted on Mar 30, 2008

I Don’t Want to be Blindsided

2008 Trends for Conservation Fundraising and Lessons from the Last Recession relevant for 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 Mar 1, 2008

Into the Lair of the White Bear

Into the Lair of the White Bear, by Deborah Campbell for National Geographic

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 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 Apr 27, 2009

Jane’s Walks A Huge Success – Check Out the Photos

24 cities across Canada and the United States took part in neighbourhood tours on May 2-3 - photos from the tours are now on Flickr.

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 Mar 11, 2009

Job Posting: Project Manager (Contract, Temporary)

Tides Canada is in the process of completing a Navision (CRM) system implementation.

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 Oct 23, 2008

Journey to the Great Bear Rainforest

Video, images and diary entries from a scientist’s trip into one of the most pristine wilderness areas remaining in the world.

Posted on Jul 14, 2008

July 2008 Major victory for Ontario’s Northern Boreal Forest announced

Ontario announces conservation of huge swath of northern boreal forest to protect polar bears and other wildlife and help fight climate change.

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 Aug 7, 2008

Leap of faith. Olympian dedicates Beijing dives to her brother Strachan.

The Strachan Hartley Legacy Foundation Fund at Tides Canada provides sports opportunities to disadvantaged kids.

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 Gilchrist

Posted 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 Dec 4, 2008

No 1 Volunteer Given $10 Thousand Toward Fund

PWC awards $10,000 to volunteer of the year Gerry Valois for his fund at Tides Canada 'Canodia' giving proper housing to Cambodian children living in rubbish dumps.

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 Jun 27, 2007

Ontario Schools to Receive Al Gore’s “An Inconvenient Truth”

302 public high schools, 140 EcoSchools, and 72 school boards in Ontario will be receiving DVDs of Al Gore's Academy Award-winning An Inconvenient Truth ...

Posted on Mar 3, 2009

Orca Habitat to be Protected

Ecojustice lawsuit forces government to legally protect BC killer whale habitat.

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 Jan 14, 2009

Our Vancouver office has moved

We have moved to our beautiful new offices at the Tides Renewal Centre in the Flack Block in Vancouver.

Posted on Jan 8, 2009

Our Vancouver Office is moving

Effective Friday, January 9, 2009, our Vancouver office is moving to the Tides Renewal Centre.

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 May 5, 2009

PETA Celebrates EU Ban on Seal Products

EU ban on seal products motivates PETA to continue their push to stop the Canadian seal hunt.

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 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 May 5, 2009

Pocket Guide to Eating Sushi

A pocket sized guide to eating sushi has been published by Living Oceans Society, a clever way to make sure your bento box is better for the ocean.

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 Feb 25, 2008

RBC Pledges $500,000 to Complete Tides Canada Foundation’s Great Bear Rainforest Campaign

Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) today announced it has pledged half a million dollars ...

Posted on Mar 10, 2009

Reel Youth Back with a Film from Nepal

New footage from Reel-Youth tell the stories of children rescued from the prisons and armies of Nepal.

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 Jan 22, 2009

Renewal2 Seeks Investment Fund Associate

Renewal2 invests in change by providing an opportunity for investors to participate in the development of businesses at the forefront of social and environmental innovation.

Posted on Oct 14, 2009

Renowned poem brought to life with music

70's poem 'Unless The Eye Catch Fire' reinterpreted for Vancouver Writers Festival

Posted 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 Nov 29, 2007

Scotiabank pledges $100,000 to Tides Canada Foundation’s Great Bear Rainforest Campaign

Scotiabank today announced a $100,000 donation to the Great Bear Rainforest Campaign ...

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 Jun 2, 2008

Sharing for Social Change

SHARING FOR SOCIAL CHANGE: An Exploration of Shared Space and Shared Service Models in Ontario's Non-Profit Sector

Posted on Dec 4, 2008

Slam Dunk For Africa

Students from 5 highschools across BC raise thousands of dollars for Hoops 4 Hope, Tides Canada makes sure every slam dunk dollar goes to Africa.

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 photos

Posted 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 3, 2009

Social Change Workshops in Vancouver

Hollyhock Leadership Institute says fundraising right now.... 'NOT impossible'.

Posted on Oct 22, 2008

Social Finance: a hopeful alternative for mission success

Social Finance and Tides are featured in Charity Village cover story by Elisa Birnbaum.

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 Apr 4, 2007

Special Event – April 4th, 2007

On Wednesday, April 4th, 2007, from 7:00 – 9:00 pm, at the Vancouver Museum, Tides Canada Foundation welcomed Terry Tamminen for a reading and discussion on his newest book, ‘Lives Per Gallon: The True Cost of Our Oil Addiction’.

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 Apr 17, 2009

Sun Reporter Says Goodman Is ‘On To Something’ By Joining Tides

Gordon Hamilton, forestry reporter for Vancouver Sun, notes the interesting switch Goodman made to Tides Canada.

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 Dec 4, 2008

The Eisen Family explains…TunaHAKI who?

Get Involved TV - asks the Eisen Family how they raised $23,000 by playing Volleyball ...and why they named their Tides Canada fund ...TunaHAKI

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 Solomon

Posted 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 Sep 10, 2008

Thousands of Canadians Unite for Stronger Action on Climate Change

Non-Partisan Citizens Initiative Gives Canadians the Straight Goods on Global Warming And A Place To Be Heard – New Polling Data Released

Posted on Jun 25, 2008

Tides Canada Announces Leadership Transition

Alan Broadbent, Board Chair of Tides Canada Foundation, announced today that Tim Draimin, founding Executive Director of Tides and its operating arm, Sage Centre, is stepping down from his role as CEO ...

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 Apr 23, 2008

Tides Canada Foundation Celebrates Great Bear Rainforest Campaign Success and Honours Donors

Posted on Jun 25, 2008

Tides Canada Foundation Milestones

A prominent initiative backed by the foundation was the Great Bear Rainforest project (GBR). Tides provided multi-faceted support for donors and for the environmental and First Nations organizations that were the driving catalysts for Canada’s first, large-scale integrated conservation initiative.

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 Jan 6, 2009

Tides Canada is Looking for a Project Specialist

Tides is currently seeking a Project Specialist for a 14-month contract (full time, temporary) position, effective February 2009.

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 Nov 13, 2007

Tides Canada Names Ross McMillan President and Tim Draimin CEO

Tides Canada Foundation is pleased to announce the appointments of Ross McMillan to President and Tim Draimin to Chief Executive Officer ...

Posted on Apr 15, 2009

Tides Canada Names Sarah Goodman VP, Business Development and Services

Sarah Goodman has joined Tides Canada to help expand our national role as a provider of innovative philanthropic, financial and project management services.

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 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 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 Sep 25, 2008

Tides Canada’s 2007 Annual Report is now available for viewing and download

We hope you enjoy reading about our past year's highlights as well as the inspiring stories of our donors, projects, and grant recipients.

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 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

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