by GentleWays | Jun 13, 2025 | Good News
The Right to Repair initiative supports a shift away from our throwaway culture by empowering people to fix broken items instead of discarding them. Repairing extends the life of our belongings, reduces waste, saves money, and helps protect the environment — a win for...
by GentleWays | Jun 13, 2025 | Good News
Crabs, lobsters, and other crustaceans feel pain — a fact now supported by a solid body of scientific research worldwide. Yet in Ontario, they are not protected under the Provincial Animal Welfare Services (PAWS) Act, leaving them vulnerable to inhumane treatment in...
by GentleWays | Dec 9, 2024 | Good News, Tree Planting
We are thrilled to announce that GentleWays has received a grant from Nature Canada this fall to advance our work on tree equity in Ottawa. This vital initiative addresses disparities in urban tree cover, as highlighted in the attached CBC article, which shows that...
by GentleWays | Sep 4, 2024 | Good News
by Christine Lee Slew Scotland harbors some of the most beautiful and diverse marine life in the world. It is home to bottlenose dolphins, porpoises, minke whales, otters and many more. For years, trawling – the practice of dragging weighted nets along the seabed- has...
by GentleWays | Jul 30, 2024 | Tree Planting
Trees for a healthier living: GentleWays’ commitment GentleWays for OurPlanet is dedicated to rebuilding Ottawa’s urban forests. In partnership with the City of Ottawa and with the support of our community, we are committed to planting trees in every available space...
