Friday, April 18, 2025
Ontario welcomes $155M boost to province’s growing EV supply chain
The Ontario government is welcoming an investment of over $155 million by Hanon Systems, a global automotive parts supplier, to build a new 284,200 square…
Decarbonization investments during Ottawa’s hottest Halloween on record
Looks like climate action is on the agenda in Canada’s capital this Halloween. Ottawa’s forecast high of 23 degrees Celsius is 1.5 degrees above the…
Manitoba government expands green economy jobs with support for NFI Group
The Manitoba government is investing in the clean energy economy by supporting the creation of hundreds of new low-carbon jobs through NFI Group Inc.’s All-Canadian…
Gleichen Solar Project in Alberta commences construction
Construction is well underway at the Gleichen Solar Project site which will bring online over 13 megawatts of clean, renewable energy to surrounding communities in…
CitiesAlive 2024 to feature pioneering green infrastructure
CitiesAlive 2024, celebrating its twentieth anniversary in 2024, is presenting an exceptional event experience. This multi-disciplinary conference, hosted by Green Roofs for Healthy Cities and…
Brownie Awards 2024: Overview of the finalists for the 25th anniversary
Brownfields, or “sites with personalities” as we like to call them, were once contaminated, under-utilized, or undeveloped, usually in an urban or industrial setting. The…
Genus Capital appoints Stephanie Tsui as chief sustainability officer
Genus Capital Management of Vancouver, B.C. has announced the appointment of Stephanie Tsui as the firm’s new Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO). Stephanie transitions into this…
Ontario government releases plan to reduce province-wide emissions
The Ontario government has released Ontario’s Affordable Energy Future: The Pressing Case for More Power, outlining the challenges facing the province as demand for energy continues…
Investing in Climate Change Solutions: Why COP29 is focused on finding money
By Laurence Blandford This year’s gathering at the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) in Azerbaijan, the…
Carbon Lock Tech advances to the grand finale of global competition
Carbon Lock Tech of Winnipeg, Man. is participating in the Grand Finale of Startup Canada’s Startup Global Pitch Competition, which is taking place on October…
CIMA+ welcomes new director responsible for decarbonizing buildings
CIMA+, one of Canada’s largest private consulting engineering firms, recently announced the nomination of Martino Fanfani as senior director of Buildings East Ontario. In this…
Court sides with youth in historic climate case against Ontario
Seven Ontario youth are celebrating a landmark victory handed down by the province’s top court. The Court of Appeal ruled in favour of their youth-led…
Is it time to nip the bud off the wood pellet industry?
By Donald MacCallum A little known but fast-growing industry has been causing a disturbance in the Canadian environmental space recently, as the burning of wood…
RemTech 2024 presents industry developments and connects environmental consultants
The Remediation Technologies Symposium (RemTech) is the premier event on remediation for environmental professionals, encompassing the latest innovations on related tech and industry practices, taking…
Credit Valley Conservation’s smart blue roof technology wins award
The Credit Valley Conservation’s (CVC) smart blue roof, produced in partnership with consultant Enviro-Stewards Inc., has been awarded a 2025 Clean50 Top Project Award. The…
Brownie Awards 2024: Judy Lam is Brownfielder of the Year
On November 18th, industry and government leaders involved in the redevelopment and revitalization of brownfield properties will be celebrated at the 25th Annual Brownie Awards,…
Ontario government enabling greater beneficial reuse of excess soil
The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) is proposing amendments to Ontario Regulation 406/19 (the Excess Soil Regulation) and the Rules for Soil Management…
Co-operators opens new zero carbon head office in Guelph
Co-operators recently celebrated the grand opening of its new headquarters, consolidating five southern Ontario locations and approximately 1,200 staff into a state-of-the-art facility at 101…
Market Watch: Renewable chemical cleantech to decrease carbon footprints
General Market Commentary The Bank of Canada cut its key interest rate on September 4, 2024, and it stays at 4.25 per cent. According to…
Canada commits to carbon dioxide removal services to green government operations
Yesterday, at the Carbon Removal Canada’s “Procuring with Purpose: Canada’s Opportunity to Shape the Carbon Removal Market” report launch event, Anita Anand, president of the…
Unlocking the power of natural climate solutions with SPI and Nature United
By Michael Twigg A new report from the Smart Prosperity Institute and Nature United, Unlocking the Economic Power of Natural Climate Solutions, reveals how investing in…
Energy Storage Canada recognizes leaders and innovators
On the evening of October 8, Energy Storage Canada (ESC) recognized five leaders and innovators in the Canadian energy storage sector as part of their…
Canada’s Clean50 for 2025 list released
The Clean50 award recognizes leaders from across Canada who have done the most to advance climate action and develop climate solutions. Today’s lists acknowledge the…
Stantec to provide environmental consulting for transformative Arctic infrastructure project
Stantec was selected by West Kitikmeot Resources Ltd. (WKR) to continue advancing the engineering and environmental consulting services for the Grays Bay Road and Port…