Coalition for a Liveable Sudbury

Why farm organically? A Greater Sudbury farmer explains why he uses organic practices.

grassrootssudburymedia — Fri, 28 Nov 2014 12:14:18 +0000

Greater Sudbury area farmer Eric Blondin explains why he chooses to use organic practices to grow his produce.

This video is part of Coalition for a Liveable Sudbury's Chez Nous on the Rocks project.

A local farmer explains why he sells his produce at the Sudbury market

grassrootssudburymedia — Thu, 27 Nov 2014 17:52:26 +0000

Local farmer Eric Blondin talks about why he sells his produce at Sudbury's market.

Fruit for All harvests and shares urban fruit

grassrootssudburymedia — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 11:41:23 +0000

Fruit for All had its first working season this fall, harvesting and distributing local fruit such as apples and plums from residents' yards and public property. The fruit was shared among the volunteer harvesters, the property owner, and those in need. The program is expected to grow next year.

Sudbury Bike Exchange

grassrootssudburymedia — Tue, 11 Nov 2014 11:52:37 +0000

The annual bike exchange connects families and children to bikes and helmets. Kids can swap their bike for the next size up, or pick up a used bike for a small donation.

Sudburians share their thoughts on their community during a busy Saturday downtown

grassrootssudburymedia — Mon, 10 Nov 2014 19:44:41 +0000

May 31, 2014 was a busy day in downtown Sudbury. Coalition for a Liveable Sudbury invited residents to share their thoughts on their community -what they like, what they'd like to change.

The SUN co-operative aims to bring renewable energy to Sudbury.

Naomi Grant — Thu, 22 May 2014 11:32:41 +0000

Local, green energy is another way to reduce our carbon footprint, and increase our self reliance. Arik Theijsmeijer talks about the new SUN Co-operative, and their goals to bring solar energy and citizen owned power to Sudbury, while supporting other local environmental efforts.

Renovating green at reThink Green.

Naomi Grant — Thu, 22 May 2014 11:28:04 +0000

Aaron Dent explains how reThink Green kept health and environment in mind during their recent renovations.

Green building in Sudbury

Naomi Grant — Thu, 22 May 2014 11:25:13 +0000

Building or retrofitting buildings to be green is an important way to reduce our carbon footprint – and to live healthier. Find out more about green building here in Sudbury with this interview with Aaron Dent and Arik Theijsmeijer.

Sudbury Voices from the Earth Day Festival: Diane Brunette

grassrootssudburymedia — Thu, 08 May 2014 10:53:17 +0000

At the Earth Day Festival, held April 26, Diane Brunette shared her thoughts on what she loves about Sudbury and what positive changes she would love to see. She focused on parks, lakes, and what changes she'd like to see to protect more greenspaces, be more mindful of the space we use, and be more informed on the changes in our city.