Saturday, April 19, 2025
Feds launch zero emission public transit fund
The federal Ministry of Infrastructure and Communities has launched a $2.75 billion Zero Emission Transit Fund — a five year national program that will help…
Clean energy project in downtown Winnipeg receives support
The Forks Renewal Corporation is cutting the use of natural gas in its buildings in downtown Winnipeg, Manitoba with a geothermal energy system funded in…
Canada Post Commits to Achieve Net Zero GHG Emissions by 2050
Canada Post has adopted a science-based target to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 30 per cent by 2030, an initial target that will…
IPCC Releases “Code Red” Global Climate Report
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) — the United Nations (UN) body that assesses the science of climate change — has released its sixth…
Shoreline Cleanup in B.C. Expands with Three New Projects
Three new projects, in partnership with coastal Indigenous Nations, will target marine debris along British Columbia’s shoreline, including more remote areas in Haida Gwaii and…
Funding for Environmental Monitoring and Research Projects in NWT
The Northwest Territories Cumulative Impact Monitoring Program is providing $1.7 million in 2021/22 to support 28 monitoring and research projects. Funding recipients include Indigenous governments…
WSP Canada’s New Team Tackles Biodiversity
WSP Canada has announced that it is growing its biodiversity team, which is dedicated to improving the quality of ecosystems in communities and industries across…
First Electric Ferry in Canada Navigates the Way to Net Zero
By Robert Poirier PortsToronto, owner and operator of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is converting the airport’s Marilyn Bell I passenger/vehicle ferry to electric power.…
Single-use Plastic Bottle Waste the Focus of New Multi-Media Exhibit
Did you know that it can take over 450 years for a single plastic water bottle to decompose? Meanwhile, one million single-use plastic water bottles…
Toronto to Produce Renewable Energy from Green Bin Organics
The City of Toronto will start producing renewable gas (RNG) from Green Bin organic waste and injecting it into the natural gas grid in the…
GHD Appoints Executive General Manager for Canada, Chris Hunter
GHD has appointed Chris Hunter executive general manager for Canada. He previously served as the firm’s regional general manager for Ontario. Hunter’s experience includes civil engineering,…
New Green Municipal Funds for B.C. Communities
Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Natural Resources and Joanne Vanderheyden, president of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) have announced $1.76-million of new investments through…
First Nations and Feds Reach $8B Settlement on Drinking Water
The Tataskweyak Cree Nation, Curve Lake First Nation, and Neskantaga First Nation, together with Marc Miller, federal Minister of Indigenous Services Canada, have reached an…
Pan-Canadian Team to Create Standards for Environmental DNA
Natural resource management decisions made by Canadian communities, Indigenous peoples, industries and regulators need timely and relevant information regarding risk and impacts of human activities,…
Innovative Green Infrastructure Solutions for Stormwater Management
By Steven Van Haren We need to think differently about roadways. Linear roadway and street corridors are often constrained in approaches to providing traditional stormwater…
Science and Technology Internships Available
Youth play an important role in shaping the future of Canada’s economy. The Science and Technology (S&T) Internship Program – Green Jobs provides wage subsidies…
Canadian Renewable Energy Deals on the Rise
Renewable energy projects are on the rise in Canada, especially in Alberta, according to a recent report from the Pembina Institute. The report points to…
Support for Climate Action and Awareness for Young Canadians
The Government of Canada is supporting climate action and awareness activities for young Canadians by investing $3,326,206 in Project 2050: Community Climate Challenge. “Young Canadians…
Shell Canada and B.C. Government Support New Clean Energy Centre
The Government of British Columbia, Government of Canada, and Shell Canada are each committing funding toward the new B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy…
Investments into Science-Based Solutions for Smart, Healthy Cities
Over 80 per cent of Canadians lives in cities. Our health depends on environmental factors such as air quality, transportation options, and access to healthy…
Women’s Work: How to Empower More Women to Enter and Stay in the Environment Sector
By Connie Vitello The scarcity of women in the environment sector and working in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) positions is an ongoing concern.…
Support for Renewable Energy Manufacturing at LM in Quebec
A new collaboration between the Government of Canada, the Government of Quebec, and LM Wind Power, a GE Renewable Energy company, is supporting an over…
New Regional Hub to Help Atlantic Canadians Adapt to Climate Change
Canadians are increasingly aware of the impacts of climate change, including more frequent and severe storms, coastal erosion, sea-level rise, and inland flooding. New support…
North Bay Reaches $20 million PFAS Cleanup Agreement with DND
The City of North Bay and the Department of National Defence (DND) have reached an agreement that will see the federal government fund the majority…