Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Why has wind energy policy changed direction in Ontario?
Recently the Ontario government announced that it would procure an additional 5,000 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy by 2034. Although the specifics of the bidding…
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Intact doubles down on municipal climate resiliency grants program
Intact Financial Corporation recently launched its enhanced 2024 Municipal Climate Resiliency Grants program. Intact is doubling its investment by providing $2 million over two years…
Ontario government launches largest energy procurement in province’s history
The Ontario government is launching the largest competitive energy procurement in the province’s history, focused on generating affordable electricity for families and businesses. This builds…
New EVP and CFO appointed for Stantec
Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering based in Edmonton, Alta., announced that Executive Vice President (EVP) Vito Culmone will also assume the…
Researchers design AI approach to zoning climate change impacts
A recent study by the University of Ottawa and Laval University shows that climate change may cause many areas in Canada to experience significant droughts by the…
Stantec to provide services to protect and enhance natural environments in Montreal
Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has signed a standing offer agreement with the City of Montreal’s Service des grands parcs, du…
Action for Nature recognizes Canadian in young eco-hero award category
Victor Xu, a 16-year-old environmental activist and advocate for youth empowerment from North York, Ontario has been awarded an Honorable Mention in the 13-16 year…
Alberta aims to create Canada’s best recycling program
Canadians are using more electronics every year, with many ending up in landfills when they’re no longer in use. At the same time, there are…
Report examines the environmental impacts of AI and energy consumption
It is estimated that the energy demands of the artificial intelligence (AI) industry will increase tenfold by 2026, and this is a key sustainability and…
Policy POV: New legislation lacks clear environmental leadership
By Colin Isaacs It seems that the federal government really does not like to see businesses providing environmental leadership. At least that is the conclusion…
YORK1 acquisition strengthens market position in GTA
Mississauga, ON-based YORK1, a leading provider of environmental services, recently announced the acquisition of First Choice Disposal. This strategic move enhances YORK1’s service offerings and…
Researchers warn of unprecedented arsenic release from wildfires
The wildfire season of 2023 was the most destructive ever recorded in Canada and a new study suggests the impact was unprecedented. It found that…
Inaugural convention on emergency preparedness and climate adaptation
The Canadian National Emergency Preparedness and Climate Adaptation Convention (CEPCA) presented by dmg events, with official co host sponsor IAEM Canada, is launching its inaugural…
Canadian soccer legend teams up with battery recycling initiative
Canadian soccer legend, Christine Sinclair, has teamed up with Call2Recycle Canada as the official ambassador of its national consumer battery recycling program, Recycle Your Batteries, Canada!…
Federal action to protect the environment by addressing “forever chemicals”
The Government of Canada is taking the next step to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), sometimes referred to as “forever chemicals”, which is a…
Feds accepting applications for green and inclusive community buildings
On July 17, Sean Fraser, the federal Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, announced the dates for a new intake for applications through the Green…
Toronto continues response efforts following flooding
Climate change is increasing the instances of frequent and severe flooding – Canada’s most common natural hazard – with about 80 per cent of Canadian…
New rules for collaboration on environmental assessments with B.C. First Nations
New rules for dispute resolution will help support settle conflicts between the Province of British Columbia and First Nations about environmental assessments, a significant milestone…
Schneider Electric Canada launches smart buildings division
Schneider Electric, the global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, is transforming its Digital Buildings business in Canada with the launch…
Plan for the Ban: Construction industry targeted in Canada’s federal plastics registry
By: Talia Gordner, Julia Loney, Martin Thiboutot, Annik Forristal and Karel Peters With the federal government facing mounting pressure to take steps to decrease Canadians’…
Connecting companies, institutes and authorities in the Circular Hotspot
By Freek van Eijk The Holland Circular Hotspot connects companies, knowledge institutes and authorities to support international collaboration and knowledge exchange on Dutch circular economy.…
Paving the way for circularity on the Plastics Pathway at the Toronto Zoo
The Plastics Pathway, an initiative of Pollution Probe, the Toronto Zoo and GreenMantra Technologies, has reached another important milestone with the paving of a section of the on-site path using…
CEC31 empowers communities and encourages youth in environmental justice efforts
Through the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC), the governments of Canada, Mexico, and the United States, marked a significant milestone with the 31st Annual Council…
Great expectations discussed at the Great Lakes Sustainable Growth Forum
The Great Lakes Region provides the backbone for an $8 trillion regional economy that would one of the largest in the world if it stood alone as…