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Junxion · Aug 13, 2026
Insiders, Outsiders, and AI: Where Does Our Empathy End?
The post Insiders, Outsiders, and AI: Where Does Our Empathy End? appeared first on Junxion.
Globe Scan · Aug 11, 2026
Sustainability in China
In this episode, David and Chris speak with Dr. Guo Peiyuan, the Chairman of SynTao Green Finance, and one of the leading experts on sustainability in China. The post Sustainability in China appeared first on GlobeScan | Know your world.…
Junxion · Aug 6, 2026
Leadership as a Team Sport
The post Leadership as a Team Sport appeared first on Junxion.
Fill it Forward · Jul 31, 2026
Protected: Canadore College Turns Everyday Reuse Into Opportunities for Student Climate Leaders
There is no excerpt because this is a protected post. The post Protected: Canadore College Turns Everyday Reuse Into Opportunities for Student Climate Leaders appeared first on Fill it Forward.
Karma Dharma · Jul 29, 2026
Why is it so hard (for me) to rest?
Why is it so hard to truly rest? A founder’s honest look at burnout, busyness as avoidance, and what changed on one graduation trip. The post Why is it so hard (for me) to rest? appeared first on karmadharma.
Globe Scan · Jul 29, 2026
Sustainability Professionals See a Divide in How Sustainability Is Viewed Internally
New GlobeScan and BSR research explores how sustainability professionals perceive sustainability to be viewed within their organizations. Survey respondents believe sustainability teams see sustainability as a driver of long-term business…
Globe Scan · Jul 29, 2026
Chasing the Business Value of Sustainability: A Discussion with Two Leading Thinkers
In this episode, David and Chris speak with two of the world’s leading experts on corporate sustainability, Aron Cramer, President and CEO of BSR, and Tensie Whelan, Distinguished Professor of Practice Emerita, the Center for Sustainable…
Globe Scan · Jul 29, 2026
Reducing Demand for High-Risk Exotic Pets: Lessons for Behavior Change Campaigns
WWF Japan commissioned GlobeScan to evaluate a campaign to reduce demand for high-risk exotic pets in Japan, highlighting lessons for behavior change campaigns. The post Reducing Demand for High-Risk Exotic Pets: Lessons for Behavior…
Bullfrog Power · Jul 28, 2026
Toronto Port Authority expands its climate action with Bullfrog Power
July 28, 2026 Between moving goods through the Port of Toronto, connecting travellers through Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, and welcoming visitors at the Outer Harbour Marina, Toronto Port Authority (TPA) plays an important role in…
Fill it Forward · Jul 27, 2026
Fill it Forward Acquires Reuzzi Platform
Fill it Forward Acquires Reuzzi Platform Asset acquisition builds on Reuzzi’s strong foundation while expanding Fill it Forward’s Reuse365 platform. GUELPH, Ontario – July 27, 2026 – Fill it Forward, a leading reuse product and technology…
B Local Ontario · Jul 27, 2026
New ways to follow along
New ways to follow along B Local Ontario blogs are where we share what's happening across Ontario's B Corp community — advocacy updates, event recaps, member spotlights, and the work of using business as a force for good.
Northern Village · Jul 26, 2026
Our village. Revitalized.
Our Village. Revitalized. Welcome to a revitalized Northern Village where we are implementing changes to improve our processes. This is now reflected in our new tagline - Building community.
Junxion · Jul 24, 2026
Turning Leadership Inside Out
The post Turning Leadership Inside Out appeared first on Junxion.
Fill it Forward · Jul 23, 2026
Why Schools Choose Fill it Forward’s Borrow Reusable Container Program
At Fill it Forward, our mission is to inspire the world to reuse. Borrow was created to help campuses shift from single-use packaging to reusable containers with confidence, combining interactive technology, meaningful engagement, and…
Fill it Forward · Jul 23, 2026
Launching Your Reusable Container Program: The First 30 Days
Launching a reusable container program is an exciting milestone in your sustainability initiatives, but the first month is about more than simply replacing single-use packaging. It's an opportunity to introduce new habits, gather feedback,…
Fill it Forward · Jul 23, 2026
The Future of Campus Dining Is Reusable
Learn why reusable container programs are becoming the new standard for colleges and universities looking to reduce waste and increase student engagement. The post The Future of Campus Dining Is Reusable appeared first on Fill it Forward.
Greater Purpose · Jul 23, 2026
FROM THE HEART: Awards Shape What's Possible
I'm impatient by nature — it's one of our values, and I live and breathe it. So pausing to celebrate doesn't come easily to me. There's always the next thing, another problem to solve. But something shifted for me at our 2025 Toronto…
Globe Scan · Jul 23, 2026
The Future of Sustainability Is Becoming More Globally Distributed
New BSR and GlobeScan research shows sustainability professionals expect Asia-Pacific, the European Union, and China to play increasingly influential roles in shaping the sustainability agenda over the next three years, while the United…
Bullfrog Power · Jul 22, 2026
From Climate Change to Competitiveness: The evolution of the climate conversation in Canada
This article was originally published by Environment Journal on July 13, 2026 By Suha Jethalal It’s important to talk about climate competitiveness in Canada, an issue that is increasingly central to Canada’s future, even if our…
Globe Scan · Jul 20, 2026
Oxford-GlobeScan Global Corporate Affairs Survey 2026
How can Corporate Affairs remain fit for the future? Explore global insights on emerging risks, stakeholder expectations, AI, governance, and reputation from senior Corporate Affairs practitioners worldwide. The post Oxford-GlobeScan…
Globe Scan · Jul 20, 2026
Geoeconomics Risk Tops Oxford-GlobeScan Corporate Affairs 2026 Survey Findings
Explore findings from the Oxford-GlobeScan Global Corporate Affairs 2026 Survey, revealing how practitioners are navigating geopolitical uncertainty, AI-driven risks, and growing expectations to build trust and deliver business value. The…
Globe Scan · Jul 15, 2026
Companies Are Making Hard Choices on Sustainability Commitments
New GlobeScan and BSR research shows that 71% of sustainability leaders expect at least one corporate sustainability commitment to be scaled back, as companies make hard choices and prioritize a narrower set of sustainability goals. The…
Globe Scan · Jul 14, 2026
Leading Through Uncertainty: A Deep Dive on Sustainable Business in North America
In this episode, Chris talks to Elizabeth Dove, Amanda Gardiner, and Mauricio Bonilla from the UN Global Compact networks in Canada, the USA, and Mexico. The post Leading Through Uncertainty: A Deep Dive on Sustainable Business in North…
b halfmoon · Jul 14, 2026
words from our founder: back to me
the whisper I founded b, (formerly B Yoga) in 2014, but the vision began long before that - when I was living in Australia completing my MBA in 2003. This is where I fell hard for yoga. More specifically, for the ritual and refuge that a…
Globe Scan · Jul 10, 2026
Helping Consumers Make Better Purchase Decisions
Consumers care about climate and nature but often struggle to act. This GlobeScan and Forest Stewardship Council report highlights practical ways organizations can support more sustainable purchasing decisions. The post Helping Consumers…
Fill it Forward · Jul 7, 2026
Introducing Restore: Build Your Village Through Reuse
Restore is a game within the Fill it Forward app that transforms everyday reuse into a growing world of visible impact. Clean up waste, build your own virtual village, and unlock decorations to make it your own. The post Introducing…
EnviroStewards · Jul 6, 2026
Enviro-Stewards is now a 1% for the Planet Member!
For over 25 years, it has been our firm belief that business can and should be a force for good. As an organization that helps others to reduce waste, cut emissions and improve sustainability performance, we’ve also committed our own time,…
Junxion · Jul 3, 2026
Mindsets & Mandates: The Art of Leadership in a Time of Change
The post Mindsets & Mandates: The Art of Leadership in a Time of Change appeared first on Junxion.
Ampersand Inc · Jul 2, 2026
Room on the Sea: Three Novellas
author: André Aciman name: Ampersand Inc. average rating: 3.64 book published: 2025 rating: 4 read at: date added: 2026/07/02 shelves: colin-s-reads review: I was heavily anticipating this collection of 3 novellas, as one of them–THE…
Fill it Forward · Jun 30, 2026
10 Years as a Certified B Corporation®: A Decade of Turning Reuse Into Impact
In 2026, we're proud to celebrate 10 years as a Certified B Corporation®—a milestone that reflects our ongoing commitment to using business as a force for good and proving that small actions can create lasting change. The post 10 Years as…
Bullfrog Power · Jun 18, 2026
From commitment to certification: how renewable energy supports your B Corp journey
June 18, 2026 As more businesses work to demonstrate credible climate leadership, independent, third-party certifications like B Lab’s B Corp certification are becoming increasingly important. Under the recently updated B Corp standards…
Fill it Forward · Jun 18, 2026
How to Track Borrowed Containers with the Fill it Forward Widget
Keep your borrowed containers, return dates, and reuse streak at your fingertips with the Fill it Forward Borrow Tracker widget. Available on iOS and Android, the widget makes it easy to manage borrowed items and scan containers directly…
Northern Village · Jun 18, 2026
Announcing Web Village - our new website software
Announcing Web Village - new website software It is the start of a new chapter at Northern Village. We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new website software called Web Village.
Greater Purpose · Jun 17, 2026
FROM THE HEART: I’m Confused
I'm confused. I'm confused because I don't seem to understand the meaning of anything anymore. In our space, terms get tossed around like baseballs at a little league game. Heck, we're not even sure what to call charities anymore. Are they…
Fill it Forward · Jun 17, 2026
How The University of Texas at Austin Turned Reuse into Positive Returns in One Term
When the University of Texas at Austin looked to enhance its to-go dining program, the objective went beyond reducing single-use waste. The university wanted a reusable container solution that could scale across campus, integrate…
Fill it Forward · Jun 17, 2026
Inovalon’s “Sip Sustainably” Challenge Turns Everyday Reuse Into a Company-Wide Sustainability Movement
Discover how Inovalon’s “Sip Sustainably” Challenge turned reusable water bottles into a company-wide sustainability movement, engaging employees across the U.S. and India through measurable impact and friendly competition. The post…
Junxion · Jun 16, 2026
Can B Corp’s New Standards Drive Economic System Change?
The post Can B Corp’s New Standards Drive Economic System Change? appeared first on Junxion.
EnviroStewards · Jun 10, 2026
Spotlight on Spencer, our VP at Enviro-Stewards!
We’re proud to recognize the incredible journey and impact of Spencer Kelly, Vice President at Enviro-Stewards Inc. Spencer has been with Enviro-Stewards since 2014, joining as an intern after studying mechanical engineering at University…
Junxion · Jun 8, 2026
Pattie Gonia is Dragging Patagonia’s Reputation Through the Mud
The post Pattie Gonia is Dragging Patagonia’s Reputation Through the Mud appeared first on Junxion.
B Local Ontario · Jun 5, 2026
Exploring Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) in Canada
Exploring Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) in Canada Ownership transitions are complex and challenging. Employee ownership transitions are no exception.
Junxion · Jun 2, 2026
Junxion’s Guide to the ECGT Directive
The post Junxion’s Guide to the ECGT Directive appeared first on Junxion.
Bullfrog Power · Jun 1, 2026
Canadian Environment Week: a look at Bullfrog Power’s community-driven engagement
June 1, 2026 We’re celebrating Canadian Environment Week by looking back on some of the community events and outreach initiatives we’ve been proud to take part in over the years. Although we’re first and foremost a sustainability solutions…
EnviroStewards · May 26, 2026
Your Biggest Customers Are Already Tracking Your Emissions …Are You?
Emissions performance is now a supplier qualification criterion for major buyers. Here is what US and Canadian manufacturers need to know and do now. The post Your Biggest Customers Are Already Tracking Your Emissions …Are You? appeared…
Greater Purpose · May 21, 2026
FROM THE HEART: Trusting the Timeline of Purpose
Brad noted in his opening remarks that conferences are strange and ephemeral. You pour your heart and soul into something for months, it happens, and then it's over, leaving behind a few hundred people changed in ways you can't fully…
Junxion · May 9, 2026
How Social Ventures Can Leverage Leaders’ Inner Development
The post How Social Ventures Can Leverage Leaders’ Inner Development appeared first on Junxion.
Bullfrog Power · Apr 21, 2026
Why Canadians are choosing renewable energy for their homes
April 21, 2026 Across Canada, people are rethinking what climate action looks like at home. It might start with a small habit change or a big home improvement — but at the heart of it is the same question: What can I… The post Why…
EnviroStewards · Apr 21, 2026
Operational Efficiency Doesn’t Mean Less Sustainability. In Manufacturing, It Means More
When margins get squeezed, sustainability programs are often the first to go. The logic sounds reasonable: defer the environmental initiatives until the business stabilizes, then revisit them when there’s a budget to spare. It’s a…
EnviroStewards · Apr 17, 2026
Three SWSV Films Selected for B Corp Film Festival!
Three films produced by Safe Water Social Ventures have been selected for the 2026 B Corp Film Festival! We are thrilled to announce that three of our films have been selected for the 2026 B Corp Film Festival taking place at the B Corp…
EnviroStewards · Apr 15, 2026
Enviro-Stewards’ “Greening the Games” article about cost-effective sustainability initiatives in sports featured in Environment Journal
Opportunities for sporting facilities and organizations to improve their economic and environmental sustainability. Environment Journal just released an article entitled, Greening the Games: Sustainable goals and cost-effective outcomes,…
Bullfrog Power · Apr 15, 2026
Delivering progress: Purolator and Bullfrog Power partner for a decarbonized future
April 15, 2026 Technology is rapidly transforming how goods move through our world. It’s never been easier to order your last-minute items for tomorrow’s flight. Behind that convenience is a vast network moving everything from letters to…
Greater Purpose · Apr 14, 2026
FROM THE HEART: Business as a Force for Good Isn't a Nice Concept. It's a Leadership Decision.
I'm sitting in a McDonald's drinking coffee, reflecting on the idea of business as a force for good. Is business inherently a negative force or a positive one? I can't decide, so like many tired coffee drinkers, I struggle to make a…
The Turn Lab · Mar 27, 2026
Three new creatives join the team.
Great work is the people behind it. As our projects continue to grow in scale and complexity, we’re expanding our creative team to sharpen the craft behind every idea we bring to life. Today, we’re excited to introduce three new team…
Bullfrog Power · Mar 24, 2026
The JUNO Awards: music that moves the country and the grid
For the 19th year in a row, Bullfrog Power is proud to partner with The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences (CARAS) to bullfrogpower all 2026 JUNO Week events, including The JUNO Awards, with 100% clean, renewable electricity.…
Greater Purpose · Mar 19, 2026
FROM THE HEART: Why We Quit Our Best Tool
We've been using ChatGPT for over a year now. We built custom GPTs, invested hours training them, created workflows that made our small team more effective. When you're building a company with a big vision, that kind of leverage matters.…
Junxion · Mar 18, 2026
B Corp Certification and the Inner Development Goals
The post B Corp Certification and the Inner Development Goals appeared first on Junxion.
Karma Dharma · Mar 17, 2026
Radical Transparency, Real Leadership, and the Fear of Freaking Everyone Out
There’s a sentence you hear all the time in CEO circles: “You get paid the big bucks to take on all the pressure.” Finances. The future. The hard calls. The uncertainty. And right behind it comes the unspoken rule: keep your mouth shut…
Bullfrog Power · Mar 13, 2026
Trending questions from our community about climate change
We’re often reminded that perfection isn’t necessary. In many areas of life, that’s true. But when it comes to our planet’s climate system, balance is everything. Earth’s atmosphere operates within a remarkably precise set of conditions…
Northern Village · Mar 13, 2026
Biosnactive - Code Red
BioSnactive - Producer of Code Red What if chocolate could actually help you on your period?
Junxion · Mar 10, 2026
What Does it Mean to ‘Be the Change?’
The post What Does it Mean to ‘Be the Change?’ appeared first on Junxion.
The Turn Lab · Mar 3, 2026
Fresh talent. Stronger storytelling. Smarter production. Strategic media.
Expanding in service of better work We’re sharpening our tools. Deepening our craft. Strengthening the systems behind every idea we bring to life. All to better bridge the gap between you and your audience. With that, we’re pumped to…
B Local Ontario · Feb 26, 2026
Reflections from our Past Board Chair
Reflections from our Past Board Chair As we embrace the new leadership on the B Local Ontario Board, I would like to reflect on the last 3+ years as you Chair. We have come a long way since the fall of 2022, when B Local Ontario was not…
B Local Ontario · Feb 20, 2026
Money In. Taxes Out. Navigating Tax Season Resource
Money In. Taxes Out. Navigating Tax Season. B Local Ontario held a tax seminar on February 10, 2026.
Greater Purpose · Feb 19, 2026
From the Heart: Purpose isn't what you sell
I spend a lot of my time reflecting on the notion of social purpose. I've worked for organizations of all shapes and sizes in both the charitable and the business sector. In the charitable sector, purpose is intrinsic to our work. In…
EnviroStewards · Feb 5, 2026
Why We Are Confident in Mats’ Leadership.
In our recent announcement introducing Mats van Kleef as President of Enviro-Stewards, we shared our excitement about what this next chapter holds. Since then, we’ve heard from partners and clients who have worked closely with Mats, and…
B Local Ontario · Feb 5, 2026
B Local Ontario becomes a 1% for the Planet Partner
B Local Ontario becomes a 1% for the Planet Partner B Local Ontario is pleased announce, that we have been accepted to be a Partner of 1% for the Planet joining more than 7265 partners in 110 different countries.
Greater Purpose · Jan 29, 2026
From the Heart: What really drives change
January has a way of pushing us toward big targets and bold declarations. However, in the Northern Hemisphere, winter is a time of minimal sunlight and the natural world is in a phase of hibernation and dormancy. So this year, instead of…
Greater Purpose · Jan 29, 2026
From the Heart: Hands Up If You're In
As we scrolled through the photos from our Toronto conference, this one brought an instant smile: a room full of people with their hands in the air, fully present, engaged, and saying I'm in. It captures what happens when impact-driven…
EnviroStewards · Jan 14, 2026
Meet the Next Generation of Enviro-Stewards Leadership!
Enviro-Stewards’ New Leaders We’re excited to introduce the leaders who will guide Enviro-Stewards into its next chapter! On January 1, 2026, Mats van Kleef, P.Eng., and Spencer Kelly, P.Eng., took over the reins as President and Vice…
B Local Ontario · Jan 13, 2026
Prepare for new B Corp Standards
Uncover Your Organization’s Unique Social Purpose B Local Ontario and Purpose Pathways combine for an interactive, 90-minute webinar designed to help B Corps and purpose-driven businesses explore and articulate their Social Purpose.
B Local Ontario · Jan 12, 2026
Support for Fair Compensation Growing
Support for Fair Compensation Growing Waterloo Region has declined to sign a 20 year agreement with Enbridge Gas which would lock them into paying for the gas utilities infrastructure for another 20 years. This follows a similar decision…
EnviroStewards · Jan 5, 2026
Leadership & Ownership Transition
Enviro-Stewards was founded in September 2000 by Bruce Taylor, FCAE, P.Eng, with the objectives of: helping clients address root causes that lead to resource consumption & environmental liabilities, and providing staff with meaningful work…
Greater Purpose · Dec 25, 2025
A Year In Review: Shaping What Comes Next
As we close out 2025, we want to pause and say thank you. Leading with purpose can feel lonely. You're often the one making the case for change, pushing against inertia, doing the invisible work of turning aspiration into action. But this…
EnviroStewards · Dec 18, 2025
Read our December newsletter!
In case you missed it, you can read our December newsletter here or by clicking on the image below. If you’d like to subscribe to our monthly newsletters, you can do so here. The post Read our December newsletter! appeared first on…
B Local Ontario · Dec 10, 2025
B Corp Holiday Gift Boxes
B Corp Holiday Gift Boxes for Members We are happy to announce that B Local Ontario is thanking its members with a Holiday Gift Box as a thank you for their contribution to the B Corp community in Ontario. We want to also thank for the…
Bullfrog Power · Dec 9, 2025
Bullfrog Power Launches Breakthrough Tokenized Environmental Certificates Pilot in Partnership with Staples Canada
Bullfrog Environmental Tokens provide a digitized solution for traceable and transparent environmental impact reporting This story was originally published in our press release on December 3, 2025. Bullfrog Power announces the launch of…
Northern Village · Dec 2, 2025
Canadian Latvian Virtual Museum
Canadian Latvian Virtual Museum Canadian Latvian Virtual Museum , is a website aimed at sharing the stories of the Latvian community in…
Northern Village · Nov 27, 2025
3D Body and Wellness
3D Body and Wellness is run by Gina Giammarco, an independent practitioner dedicated to assisting people on their life-long path of wellness. Her practice is built on the belief that true well-being comes from both strength and rest and…
B Local Ontario · Nov 24, 2025
Green Living Enterprises
At Green Living Enterprises, our why has always been clear: we exist to prove that business can be a powerful force for restoring the planet and strengthening communities.
Ampersand Inc · Nov 23, 2025
Capital & Ideology: A Graphic Novel Adaptation
author: Claire Alet name: Ampersand Inc. average rating: 4.19 book published: rating: 4 read at: date added: 2025/11/23 shelves: colin-s-reads review: I’m a total mark for this latest wave of prestigious graphic novel adaptations and a…
Ampersand Inc · Nov 21, 2025
Swordheart (Swordheart, #1)
author: T. Kingfisher name: Ampersand Inc. average rating: 3.97 book published: 2018 rating: 5 read at: date added: 2025/11/21 shelves: dani-s-reads review: With the new deluxe hardcover edition of this book coming February 2025, I thought…
Ampersand Inc · Nov 21, 2025
Lovelight Farms (Lovelight, #1)
author: B.K. Borison name: Ampersand Inc. average rating: 3.88 book published: 2021 rating: 4 read at: date added: 2025/11/21 shelves: evette-s-reads review: I picked this book up as a fun holiday romance read and got even more cozy…
Ampersand Inc · Nov 21, 2025
Sun Horse, Moon Horse
author: Rosemary Sutcliff name: Ampersand Inc. average rating: 4.05 book published: 1977 rating: 4 read at: date added: 2025/11/21 shelves: colin-s-reads review: The more Rosemary Sutcliff I read the more I forsake my parents for not…
Ampersand Inc · Nov 21, 2025
What's Eating Gilbert Grape
author: Peter Hedges name: Ampersand Inc. average rating: 4.10 book published: 1991 rating: 3 read at: date added: 2025/11/21 shelves: colin-s-reads review: For me, some 3.5s are good (lower case g intentional) and some are I think this…
Ampersand Inc · Nov 21, 2025
The Fate of Mary Rose
author: Caroline Blackwood name: Ampersand Inc. average rating: 4.00 book published: 1981 rating: 5 read at: date added: 2025/11/21 shelves: colin-s-reads review: PHENOMENAL! I am completely and utterly hooked on Caroline Blackwood’s work…
Ampersand Inc · Nov 21, 2025
Throne of the Fallen (Prince of Sin #1)
author: Kerri Maniscalco name: Ampersand Inc. average rating: 4.06 book published: 2023 rating: 3 read at: date added: 2025/11/21 shelves: rachelle-s-reads review: Throne of the Fallen marks Kerri Maniscalco’s first novel in the adult…
Ampersand Inc · Nov 21, 2025
System Collapse (The Murderbot Diaries, #7)
author: Martha Wells name: Ampersand Inc. average rating: 4.20 book published: 2023 rating: 5 read at: date added: 2025/11/21 shelves: dani-s-reads review: I enjoyed every page of my wild ride through the galaxy with Murderbot and its…
Ampersand Inc · Nov 21, 2025
Fugitive Telemetry (The Murderbot Diaries, #6)
author: Martha Wells name: Ampersand Inc. average rating: 4.23 book published: 2021 rating: 5 read at: date added: 2025/11/21 shelves: dani-s-reads review: I enjoyed every page of my wild ride through the galaxy with Murderbot and its…
Ampersand Inc · Nov 21, 2025
Network Effect (The Murderbot Diaries #5)
author: Martha Wells name: Ampersand Inc. average rating: 4.43 book published: 2020 rating: 5 read at: date added: 2025/11/21 shelves: dani-s-reads review: I enjoyed every page of my wild ride through the galaxy with Murderbot and its…
Ampersand Inc · Nov 21, 2025
Exit Strategy (The Murderbot Diaries, #4)
author: Martha Wells name: Ampersand Inc. average rating: 4.35 book published: 2018 rating: 5 read at: date added: 2025/11/21 shelves: dani-s-reads review: I enjoyed every page of my wild ride through the galaxy with Murderbot and its…
Ampersand Inc · Nov 21, 2025
Rogue Protocol (The Murderbot Diaries, #3)
author: Martha Wells name: Ampersand Inc. average rating: 4.19 book published: 2018 rating: 5 read at: date added: 2025/11/21 shelves: dani-s-reads review: I enjoyed every page of my wild ride through the galaxy with Murderbot and its…
Ampersand Inc · Nov 21, 2025
Artificial Condition (The Murderbot Diaries, #2)
author: Martha Wells name: Ampersand Inc. average rating: 4.28 book published: 2018 rating: 5 read at: date added: 2025/11/21 shelves: dani-s-reads review: I enjoyed every page of my wild ride through the galaxy with Murderbot and its…
Ampersand Inc · Nov 21, 2025
All Systems Red (The Murderbot Diaries, #1)
author: Martha Wells name: Ampersand Inc. average rating: 4.08 book published: 2017 rating: 5 read at: date added: 2025/11/21 shelves: dani-s-reads review: I enjoyed every page of my wild ride through the galaxy with Murderbot and its…
Ampersand Inc · Nov 21, 2025
Blood on Her Tongue
author: Johanna van Veen name: Ampersand Inc. average rating: 3.78 book published: 2025 rating: 3 read at: date added: 2025/11/21 shelves: dani-s-reads review: While horror is rarely my genre, I figured this one was on theme for a…
Ampersand Inc · Nov 21, 2025
A Sorceress Comes to Call
author: T. Kingfisher name: Ampersand Inc. average rating: 4.08 book published: 2024 rating: 4 read at: date added: 2025/11/21 shelves: dani-s-reads review: In which I continue on my 2025 T. Kingfisher readathon with my 7th book by her…
Ampersand Inc · Nov 21, 2025
Cinder House
author: Freya Marske name: Ampersand Inc. average rating: 3.75 book published: 2025 rating: 4 read at: date added: 2025/11/21 shelves: dani-s-reads review: A dark and melancholic retelling of the Cinderella fairy tale for grown-ups (or…
Ampersand Inc · Nov 21, 2025
Girl Dinner
author: Olivie Blake name: Ampersand Inc. average rating: 3.32 book published: 2025 rating: 5 read at: date added: 2025/11/21 shelves: dani-s-reads review: This was my first Olivie Blake read and gobbled it up in only a few sittings!…
B Local Ontario · Nov 19, 2025
Northern Village
Northern Village was set up as a company to do good in the world. Like many companies, we do so quietly and don't feel we need a certification to validate our work. That all changed after attending Champions Retreat in Toronto in 2017.
B Local Ontario · Nov 19, 2025
Purpose in Action: A Gathering of Changemakers
Purpose in Action: A Gathering of Changemakers What a night! Nearly 100 changemakers came together last night for Purpose in Action: A Gathering of Changemakers - a dynamic, sold-out event co-hosted by B Local Ontario and the Canadian…
Northern Village · Nov 17, 2025
Canadian Poultry Research Council Website Enhanced
Canadian Poultry Research Council Website Canadian Poultry Research Council (CPRC) is a dynamic leader of poultry research funding in Canada.
B Local Ontario · Oct 26, 2025
Ontario Energy Board Update for Fair Compensation
Fair Compensation Campaign Update Ontario Energy Board to Review Enbridge Model Franchise Agreement There is some good news about the Ontario Energy Board providing notice that they will be reviewing the Model Franchise Agreement between…
Ampersand Inc · Oct 16, 2025
Little Lamb (Snuggle Puppet)
author: Emma Goldhawk name: Ampersand Inc. average rating: 3.75 book published: 2012 rating: 3 read at: 2014/01/01 date added: 2025/10/16 shelves: morgen-s-reads review:
Greater Purpose · Oct 16, 2025
Eleven Days Out: A Gathering Fueled by Generosity, Purpose, and Possibility
Greater Purpose Conference 2025 October 27–28, 2025 | The Carlu, Toronto In just eleven days, over 400 purpose-driven professionals will gather at The Carlu in downtown Toronto for the first-ever Greater Purpose Conference under our new…
Bullfrog Power · Oct 15, 2025
6 Climate-friendly products tried and tested by our bullfrogpowered community
You get it too? That jump of excitement when you hear about a new product that doesn’t litter our planet. It often can feel like a breakthrough, but it can be as simple as solid dish soap. Finally, one less… The post 6 Climate-friendly…
B Local Ontario · Oct 13, 2025
Hyphen
When we started Hyphen back in 2016, we made ourselves a promise: if we were going to build a business, it had to be one we’d be proud of 10 years down the line.
Unity Design Studio · Oct 10, 2025
Steel Update for the Cowan Recreation Centre
All steel has now been erected for the gym at the Cowan Recreation Centre in Kitchener, another major milestone in bringing this landmark facility to life.
Unity Design Studio · Oct 8, 2025
Peterborough CHC Grand Opening!
Yesterday marked a milestone in local health justice: the opening of the Peterborough Community Health Centre, a new chapter in accessible, community-focused care.
Unity Design Studio · Oct 6, 2025
CCM’s Inaugural Lakeside Gala!
What an evening on the water! Unity was delighted to attend The Canadian Canoe Museum ’s inaugural Lakeside Gala.
Ampersand Inc · Oct 6, 2025
Neuromancer (Sprawl #1)
author: William Gibson name: Ampersand Inc. average rating: 4.01 book published: 1984 rating: 5 read at: date added: 2025/10/06 shelves: kris-reads review: Brilliant novel – loved every chapter.
Ampersand Inc · Oct 5, 2025
Neuromancer (Sprawl #1)
author: William Gibson name: Ampersand Inc. average rating: 3.87 book published: 1984 rating: 5 read at: 2014/03/01 date added: 2025/10/05 shelves: mark-s-reads review:
B Local Ontario · Sep 29, 2025
Wellness Meets Impact
On September 18, B Local Ontario, in partnership with BDC, B Lab US & Canada, and CHFA NOW, hosted Wellness Meets Impact at BDC Square in downtown Toronto. The evening brought together changemakers from the wellness, natural products, and…
Unity Design Studio · Sep 26, 2025
Crescent Street Open House!
Last week Unity took part in the public open house for the proposed Crescent Street development in Peterborough.
Unity Design Studio · Sep 26, 2025
Fall Staff Retreat!
This week, our team came together in Peterborough for a two-day retreat, uniting colleagues from all three of our studios.
Unity Design Studio · Sep 25, 2025
CCM Awarded ‘Wood Design Award’!
Unity is proud to share that the Canadian Canoe Museum has received the WoodWorks Ontario Wood Design Award at the Wood Design & Building Awards, presented by the Canadian Wood Council.
Unity Design Studio · Sep 19, 2025
GTHS David and Helen Capin Regional Centre for Pets and People Groundbreaking!
Unity Design Studio was honoured to be on site yesterday as the Georgian Triangle Humane Society officially broke ground on the David and Helen Capin Regional Centre for Pets and People in Collingwood.
Greater Purpose · Sep 18, 2025
Greater Purpose Conference 2025: Why This Moment Matters | October 27–28, 2025 | The Carlu, Toronto
The future of business in Canada isn’t being imagined in isolation. It’s being built together. And nowhere is that more evident than at the Greater Purpose Conference . This year, we return with renewed energy, a bold new brand, and a…
Unity Design Studio · Sep 18, 2025
CLT For Kitchener’s Field House!
CLT panels are now in place on the Field House at Kitchener’s 222,000 sq. ft. recreation complex.
Karma Dharma · Sep 17, 2025
One Grant with Big Impact. Science Friday’s Path to Lasting Donor Growth
A single grant sparked 1.7 million impressions, 89K+ engagements, and lasting donor growth for Science Friday. When they received a one-time government grant for innovative marketing, they wanted more than a short-term boost. They wanted…
Northern Village · Sep 10, 2025
Northern Village Partners with Zeffy
Northern Village Partners with Zeffy Northern Village is always looking for software that can help Social Benefit Organizations better serve their constituencies.
Unity Design Studio · Sep 8, 2025
Public Art Announced for Kitchener indoor recreation centre!
We’re excited to share that renowned Indigenous artist Jackie Traverse has been commissioned to create a permanent 95-square-metre tile mosaic for the Kitchener recreation centre.
Reunion Coffee Roasters · Sep 4, 2025
Coffee Market Update - End of Summer '25
It was supposed to be a quiet period for coffee (with the notable exception of the possibility of a Brazilian frost - thankfully that didn't happen!), but the coffee market had other ideas... Yes, your eyes aren’t deceiving you—the coffee…
Northern Village · Sep 1, 2025
Interhall Council at University of Guelph
The IHC helps to orient and welcome new students with activities and events that help them transition to campus life, working with other groups on campus, such as Residence Life Staff and the Central Student Association.
Northern Village · Aug 26, 2025
Northern Village supports B Local Campaign for Fair Compensation
Northern Village supports: B Local Ontario's Campaign for Fair Compensation B Local Ontario has undertaken a Campaign for Fair Compensation for the use of Municipal Land to bring attention to a…
Greater Purpose · Aug 19, 2025
One Month In: How Greater Purpose is Building A Moment.
One month ago, Greater Purpose went from idea to action. From a sketch on a whiteboard to a real, living community of leaders across the country. And if there’s one word that’s stuck with me through these early days, it’s gratitude.…
B Local Ontario · Aug 19, 2025
BLO Releases PSA in support of Fair Compensation Campaign
BLO Releases PSA in support of Fair Compensation Campaign B Local Ontario worked with Guelph Campus and Community Radio Station CFRU 93.3 to create a public service announcement (PSA) in support for our Campaign for Fair Compensation for…
Karma Dharma · Aug 13, 2025
Mentorship: The Power of One
Last week was the official start of summer, and my nine-year-old son was headed to camp. Like many kids, he felt a mix of excitement and nerves, new faces, new routines, big emotions. The night before, as I tucked him in, he looked up at…
Greater Purpose · Aug 7, 2025
Confusion on Purpose : Reflections of a Purpose-Driven Leader
Being purpose-driven means having a social purpose and sticking to it. Every day. As the leader of Greater Purpose, a relatively new organization that aims to put purpose at its core, I’ve been reflecting on a phrase that we see in a lot…
Karma Dharma · Aug 4, 2025
Chelsea 2040: rooted in nature, built for the future
How do you plan for the future of a community without losing what makes it special? That’s the question the Municipality of Chelsea in Quebec set out to answer. Known for its breathtaking landscapes, strong community bonds, and deep…
B Local Ontario · Aug 4, 2025
Barrett and Welsh
We use branding and advertising to create inclusion for racialized immigrants and other racialized/marginalized Canadians.
B Local Ontario · Aug 4, 2025
B Local Ontario Summer Social
B Local Ontario Summer Social Summer in Ontario is a great time to take advantage of opportunities to socialize, without needing to worry about coat check or if you have enough base layers on to justify leaving the house.
Northern Village · Jul 19, 2025
Northern Village Recertifies as a B Corp
Northern Village Successfully Re-certifies as a B Corp Northern Village has officially re-certified as a B Corp again, and once again we improved our score!
Greater Purpose · Jul 16, 2025
Introducing the Greater Purpose Awards
Honouring What’s Possible When Business Leads with Purpose When we launched Greater Purpose, we knew that recognition would be a vital part of the movement. Progress isn’t just about bold ideas — it’s about the people and organizations…
Northern Village · Jul 7, 2025
Community Radio Conference
Reflections from the National Community Radio Conference I had the pleasure of attending the annual National Campus and Community Radio Conference that brought together campus and community radio…
Unity Design Studio · Jul 4, 2025
Exciting Fire Station 2 Update!
Peterborough Fire Station No. 2 is now fully powered by its 96 kilowatt rooftop solar array, one of several integrated systems that support the City’s first net zero energy, net zero carbon facility.
Karma Dharma · Jul 4, 2025
humanizing the car buying experience
Buying a car is one of the biggest purchases most people will make, and often one of the most dreaded. Negotiating price. Getting handed off from one person to the next. Wondering if you’re getting a good deal or just being sold to.…
Northern Village · Jul 1, 2025
Compass Community Services
Compass Community Services Because everyone needs a little help now and then Since 1964, Compass Community Services has been a premier provider of exceptional, affordable support services to the local community.
Unity Design Studio · Jun 26, 2025
Celebrating National Canoe Day!
Happy National Canoe Day from all of us at Unity.
Greater Purpose · Jun 25, 2025
Welcome to Greater Purpose
What began as a single conference has grown into a national movement — and today, we proudly launch Greater Purpose. This marks more than a rebrand; it’s a recommitment to building a future where business leads with courage, collaboration,…
Greater Purpose · Jun 25, 2025
How Greater Purpose Is Giving Canadian Businesses A New Way To Lead With Impact
Discover how Greater Purpose is reshaping Canadian business by helping companies turn their values into action. This Forbes article explores how a bold new network is making purpose the strategy, not just the slogan.
Northern Village · Jun 25, 2025
Mingan Island Cetacean Study Update
Mingan Island Cetacean Study Research and Education for the Conservation of Baleen Whales Mingan Island Cetacean Study (MICS) is a non-profit, charitable research organization based in both Canada and the United States, dedicated to…
B Local Ontario · Jun 23, 2025
Enviro-Stewards
We’ve always believed that business should be a force for good, where profit, social good, and reducing environmental footprints can work in tandem rather than as competing objectives. Since its founding in 2000, Enviro-Stewards has lived…
Unity Design Studio · Jun 20, 2025
Bradford House Superstructure Is Complete!
The superstructure is now complete at Bradford House!
Unity Design Studio · Jun 18, 2025
Annual Dragon Boat Festival!
This past Saturday, for the fourth year in a row, Unity returned to the water for the Peterborough Dragon Boat Festival — this time with our friends at Engage Engineering paddling alongside us.
Unity Design Studio · Jun 16, 2025
Last Beam Signing Event in Kitchener!
A major milestone today at the Kitchener indoor recreation complex: the final beam has been raised.
Unity Design Studio · Jun 13, 2025
Construction Update for The Railyard Apartments!
Construction is well underway on the third building at The Railyard Development, Phase 3 of a thoughtfully scaled, mixed use community revitalizing a beloved neighbourhood.
Unity Design Studio · Jun 13, 2025
Our 5th Annual Blood Drive Was A Success!
Today, Unity marked our fifth annual Blood Donation Drive, a tradition that continues to grow in meaning and impact.
Karma Dharma · Jun 2, 2025
Reimagining a brand from the inside out
What does it take to evolve from a traditional player to a modern leader, without losing your roots? That’s exactly what Highstreet Insurance & Financial Services set out to answer. As one of the fastest-growing insurance agencies in North…
Ampersand Inc · May 29, 2025
Jonny Appleseed
author: Joshua Whitehead name: Ampersand Inc. average rating: 3.84 book published: 2018 rating: 4 read at: date added: 2025/05/29 shelves: dani-s-reads review: I am so glad I read this one as an audiobook, with Whitehead doing the…
Ampersand Inc · May 29, 2025
Careless People: A Cautionary Tale of Power, Greed, and Lost Idealism
author: Sarah Wynn-Williams name: Ampersand Inc. average rating: 4.10 book published: 2025 rating: 4 read at: date added: 2025/05/29 shelves: dani-s-reads review: If you thought you knew how dysfunctional Facebook HQ is, you're likely…
Ampersand Inc · May 29, 2025
The Paris Novel
author: Ruth Reichl name: Ampersand Inc. average rating: 3.65 book published: 2024 rating: 3 read at: date added: 2025/05/29 shelves: dani-s-reads review: Picked this one for book club based on recommendations by some of my booksellers,…
