Saturday, April 19, 2025
Legal action launched for climate change-related damage
What would you do if you were a member of a municipal council frustrated by the lack of government action on climate change and on…
First all-Canadian, zero-emission concept vehicle unveiled
Project Arrow, the first, all-Canadian, zero-emission connected vehicle, designed and built in Ontario, was recently unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show, one of the largest…
Trucking Right Along: Unique remediation solutions for a remote First Nations community
Pikangikum First Nation is an Ojibway First Nation community located on the shores of Pikangikum Lake in the Kenora District of Northwestern Ontario. The community…
Lafarge Canada continues to decarbonize by converting Nova Scotia plant
Lafarge Canada is continuing to advance in their journey to net-zero with the full transformation of the Brookfield Cement Plant’s cement production in Nova Scotia…
Canada submits climate action progress report to UN
Canada must report regularly on climate action. A new report outlines the federal government’s actions to reduce emissions and address impacts at home and abroad.…
GHD selected as contractor for Port Hope project, Canada’s largest active remediation site
GHD, one of the world’s leading professional services companies, along with its partner and project lead, Bird Construction, received a limited notice to proceed with…
New environmental regulations and statutes in force for 2023
The start of the new year is a good time to update yourself on new standards and rules impacting the industry. According to Ontario’s Ministry…
Happy Holidays!
Happy Holidays! Our office is currently closed. We hope you are taking time to enjoy some festive fun with your loved ones. We look forward…
Agreement approved for Canada’s largest all-electric, zero-carbon community
Waterfront Toronto recently approved an agreement with Dream Unlimited Corp. (Dream) and Great Gulf Group, known as Quayside Impact Limited Partnership. Under the terms of…
Ban on harmful single-use plastics now in effect
Following the 15th Conference of the Parties (COP15) to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity, the Government of Canada reaffirmed its commitment to address…
Canada is ready to accelerate clean hydrogen development
Clean hydrogen energy will play a major role in the global transition to a low-carbon economy. As a fuel and power source, hydrogen has several…
Next gen perspective on biodiversity leadership at COP15
As COP15 on Biological Diversity comes to an end, various decisions have been made in Montreal by world leaders to preserve nature and stop its…
Holiday gift idea for Canadian environment industry
Looking for last minute gift ideas for your colleagues in the environment industry? The Canadian Environmental Resource Guide is the most complete national listing of major…
Ontario’s largest municipally-owned green power producer goes greener
Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. is continuing to lead the way to a smart energy future. Through its subsidiary Portage Power, it has acquired two additional…
Investing in 2023? Developing cleantech — here and abroad — is now big business
From precision farming to energy infrastructure, all indicators show that Canada is poised for future growth in clean technology. This was the focus of discussions…
New CDP data indicates recognition of biodiversity risks but lack of action
A majority of companies worldwide are not translating commitments on biodiversity to action, according to new data released by CDP, the non-profit which runs the world’s…
PCL Construction evolves its solar business in Canada
PCL Construction has announced the next step in the evolution of its solar business: PCL Solar. Residing in Toronto, Ontario, with satellite offices in strategic…
Canada’s first all-electric vehicle manufacturing facility opens in Ontario
The General Motors of Canada’s (GM Canada) first full-scale electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing plant recently opened in Ingersoll. With support from the Ontario government, GM…
Environment Journal’s EnviroExchange recognized as finalist for COPA
Environment Journal is pleased to announce that it has been recognized by the Canadian Online Publishing Awards (COPAs) as a finalist in the “Best Virtual…
Sanexen awarded contract for remediation of Aleris plant site
Sanexen Environmental Services Inc., a subsidiary of Logistec Corporation has won the bid for the environmental remediation project of the former Aleris plant site in…
Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area receives 2022 Brownie Award
The Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area (JTLCA) project was recently named one of this year’s prestigious Brownie Awards winners. The project partners, Credit Valley Conservation…
Éco Entreprises Québec issues RFQ to develop recycling sorting capacity for Montreal
Éco Entreprises Québec (ÉEQ), recently appointed as a Designated Management Organization (DMO) by the Government of Quebec, was given the responsibility to manage and implement the…
Feds invest in Indigenous-led climate solutions and stewardship
While countries from around the world are in Montreal, Quebec for the 15th United Nations’ Convention on Biological Diversity (COP15), Canada is championing both the…
Excess Soils: Ready for a new era in regulation and resource recovery?
Soils play a key role in sustaining ecosystems that are vital for human health and that are used for a number of products and services…