Right to Water project helps youth make a difference

National Youth Project (NYP) is a project supported by both the Anglican Church of Canada and the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Canada. The present focus for the years 2012 to 2016 is the Right to Water. Youth are raising $20, 000 to provide clean drinking water and sanitation facilities for a home in Pikangikum, Ontario. 

See more about the project here

Green your Holidays

How to Green Your Holiday 2014 The holidays are a great time to green your world. Follow a few of these tips to help you reduce your environmental footprint this winter season! ·         Wrapping: Wrap your presents in brown or recycled paper, recycled foil, or newspaper. ·         Batteries: Batteries contain toxic chemicals, do not biodegrade and are difficult to recycle. As an alternative, use rechargeable batteries. ·         Clothes: Over 80,000 tonnes of old clothes will be thrown away this holiday. If you do get a new wardrobe, make sure you donate your old clothes to a local charity. ·         Candles: Candles made from soy, beeswax or natural vegetable-based waxes are more eco-friendly since they burn cleaner and are non-toxic. If fact, beeswax candles produce negative ions, improving indoor air quality! ·         Gifts: Could you buy an “experience” instead? Try cinema tickets, club memberships, or gift tokens. You can sponsor an animal or even adopt a rainforest to protect. ·         Cards: Send an e-card instead! You can also purchase recycled or charity cards or cut up and use last year’s. ·         Christmas Lights: Make sure your Christmas lights are on timers to reduce energy use during unnecessary hours. You can even invest in LED Christmas lights to get a longer lifespan out of your annual decorations.