Thursday, May 29, 2025
Historic Speech from the Throne emphasizes protection of natural resources
By Colin Isaacs Following an election campaign in which the environment scarcely made any appearance at all the Speech from the Throne to kick off…
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Webinar provides soil rules roundup with Western Canadian panel
Next month, 𝐸𝑛𝑣𝑖𝑟𝑜𝑛𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝐽𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑛𝑎𝑙 will be hosting our next 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 on Soil Rules Roundup in Western Canada, supported by the Environmental Services Association of…
EllisDon partners with The Phil App to reduce carbon impact in construction
EllisDon Corporation announced the addition of a new technology partner, The Phil App, as a fundamental change in its excess material sourcing and disposal process.…
AER issues abandonment order to Sunshine Oilsands Ltd.
The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) recently issued an abandonment order to Sunshine Oilsands Ltd. (Sunshine), requiring the company to submit and implement approved plans to…
Celebrating excellence in public works at OPWA awards
The Ontario Public Works Association (OPWA) Annual Awards Luncheon is a premier event celebrating excellence in public works across Ontario. This prestigious event recognizes outstanding…
$3B to support critical minerals development and Indigenous partnership in Ont.
Critical minerals are the foundation upon which modern technology is built. They are used in a wide range of essential products ranging from mobile phones…
Newfoundland and Labrador government supports Atlantic hydrogen alliance
Atlantic Canada is emerging as a key hub for green hydrogen production and expert, leveraging its abundant renewable energy resources and proximity to European markets.…
Prairie Innovation Centre to support sustainable agriculture
The Manitoba government is providing $60 million in capital funding and a further $60 million in bridge financing to support Assiniboine College’s new Prairie Innovation…
GMF calls for proposals for community tree planting funds
When communities plant trees they benefit from carbon sequestration, enhanced biodiversity, and better climate resilience and well-being. With this in mind, the Green Municipal Fund…
TSM recognizes environmental initiatives and community engagement in mining
Each year, the TSM® Excellence Awards highlight outstanding community engagement and environmental initiatives at facilities that are implementing TSM®. TSM Excellence Awards acknowledge innovative projects and initiatives…
Expanding the narrative on brownfield initiatives in Canada
The rehabilitation and remediation of brownfield sites across Canada has been a community success story for many years. Yet how often do we learn about…
Englobe expands market presence with Higher Ground acquisition
Englobe Corporation, a leading engineering and environmental services firm with a well-established presence across Canada, has announced the acquisition of Higher Ground Consulting Inc., an…
New solar garden coming to Halifax Regional Municipality
The future of clean energy in West Petpeswick is looking bright with a new solar garden scheduled to be installed on Halifax Regional Municipality’s eastern…
Sustainable Finance Summit in Montreal puts the spotlight on low-carbon economy
Nearly 1,000 participants have gathered for the 5th edition of the Sustainable Finance Summit, organized by Finance Montréal and held at New City Gas on…
Canada’s largest battery storage facility opens ahead of schedule
The Oneida Energy Storage Project has officially commenced commercial operations. The project was completed ahead of schedule and under budget and is the largest battery…
Prime Minister appoints new cabinet, including new environment minister
Today, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the members of Canada’s new Ministry. Canadians elected this new government with a strong mandate to define a new…
WSP awarded contact for nuclear waste storage project
WSP in Canada (WSP) has been named as the vendor of choice for the design and engineering contract for the Deep Geological Repository (DGR) by…
Business and policy forum examines climate readiness gaps, highlights industry solutions
Attendees were blown away by Blair Feltmate’s keynote at the 2025 Business + Policy Forum, presented by the Ontario Environment Industry Association (ONEIA) on May…
Ontario engineers advocate for increased use of recycled materials
As part of the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) professional development series, engineers recently gathered to discuss how the increased use of Recycled Crushed…
George Brown College launches new programs to build green workforce
In March 2025, the Minister of Jobs and Families, Steven MacKinnon, announced $67 million for 10 projects to train nearly 29 300 tradespeople with high-demand skills for…
New funds for remediating damaged wetlands across Alberta
The Alberta government is investing $8.7 million to construct new wetlands and restore damaged wetlands across the province. Alberta’s wetlands play an important role in…
Science, engineering and art merge to shine a light on airborne pollution
York University researchers are working to make invisible air pollution visible through an innovative project that merges art, science and engineering. Focusing on the threats…
GTA industrial facility achieves zero-carbon building design certification
Pure Industrial, one of Canada’s leading providers of industrial real estate, announced that its property Lakeridge Logistics Centre (LLC) has achieved Zero-Carbon Building™ (ZCB) Design…
ArcelorMittal in Que. faces 200 charges under the Fisheries Act
On April 30, 2025, Environment and Climate Change Canada Enforcement laid 200 charges against ArcelorMittal Canada inc. for violation of subsection 36(3) of the Fisheries Act. Under subsection 36(3) of the Fisheries Act, it is…