by Website Administrator | Jul 28, 2026 | Good News
On May 29, 2026, GentleWays for Our Planet hosted its first annual gathering, Voices for the Planet, at the Sandy Hill Community Centre in Ottawa. The evening brought together caring voices from our community, people who, in different ways, are living their values and...
by Website Administrator | Oct 24, 2025 | Good News
A heart warming and inspiring real story shared by one of GentleWays solid supporters! This is the story of how I helped one living creature live more freely. In January 2025, I moved my 95-year-old mother to a seniors’ home in Hull, Gatineau. Like many such places,...
by Website Administrator | Aug 19, 2025 | Good News
Starting September 3rd, GentleWays for OurPlanet will take part in It’s in Our Hands, a community art exhibit bringing together local artists who care deeply about our shared home: Earth. Each artist has chosen a personal lens to explore our environmental challenges:...
by GentleWays | Feb 9, 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 | Feb 5, 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...
