Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Investments for Community-Led Clean Energy Projects in Nunavut
Investments of more than $7.6 million have been dedicated to support three clean energy projects in Nunavut to enhance understanding of energy use and support…
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Environmental Surveillance Can Provide Early Warning System for Detecting COVID-19
Wastewater samples prove everyone infected with COVID-19 releases a little of the rapidly evolving disease, according to researchers at Western University in London, Ontario. While…
Pollution Probe Launches Zero Emission Vehicles Platform
Pollution Probe has launched its latest initiative to accelerate the deployment of zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) in Canadian municipalities. The goals of the Municipal ZEV Engagement…
New Indigenous-Led Clean Energy Projects in Northwest Territories
The Government of Canada is investing in community-led clean energy projects with remote Indigenous communities to support building a low-emissions energy future, moving away from…
Harnessing Hydrogen: Initiatives to Build Capacity in Canada
The Canadian government has released its Hydrogen Strategy to provide a plan for hydrogen in the journey to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. If the…
EV Skills Training Available at Three Additional Colleges
More automotive technicians in British Columbia can upgrade their skills to work on electric vehicles (EVs) through the expansion of the EV Maintenance Training program…
Digital Initiative to Support Climate Change Research
The intersection of science and technology will be critical to helping Canada achieve a cleaner future by providing new ways to address pressing environmental challenges.…
Engaging with Albertans on coal policy development
The Alberta government has appointed an independent committee to lead a comprehensive public engagement to inform the development of a modern coal policy. The Coal…
Support for Climate Action and Cleantech Sector in B.C.
The British Columbia government is taking action on climate change by setting sectoral greenhouse gas (GHG) targets to guide emission reductions, while supporting B.C. industry…
Teck Coal Limited to Pay Record-Setting Fine and Reduce Pollution
Teck Coal Limited has been ordered to pay $60 million under the Fisheries Act and must comply with a direction requiring pollution reduction measures. On March…
Largest Electronics Recycling Alliance Releases Roadmap
Top electronics companies came together with a group of global organizations to set a vision and produce a roadmap that commits them to a circular…
Cleantech and Policy Forum to Explore Post-Pandemic Future
The Ontario Environment Industry Association (ONEIA) has opened registration for its annual Environment and Cleantech Business + Policy Forum being held virtually May 11-13, 2021.…
Historic Supreme Court Ruling Reaffirms Canada’s Carbon Pricing System
Today the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that the federal government’s carbon pricing regime is constitutional, allowing Ottawa to proceed with its plan to ensure…
Ontario’s Record-Breaking Recovery Budget Not Green Enough?
Ontario’s Minister of Finance and president of the Treasury Board, Peter Bethlenfalvy, has released the 2021 budget, Ontario’s Action Plan: Protecting People’s Health and Our Economy which…
Carrots or Sticks? Regulatory Requirements and Financial Incentives for Climate Action
By Tyson Dyck and Henry Ren Given the potential for climate change to drive transformation across entire economic sectors, the fact that it often dominates…
Alberta energy companies fined for unlawful deposits into North Saskatchewan River
Two Alberta energy companies have been fined $1.5 million for the unlawful deposit of chlorinated water into North Saskatchewan River. On March 18, 2021, Gibson…
Nunavut Calls for Climate Change Advisory Committee Members
The Government of Nunavut’s Climate Change Secretariat is looking for youth between the ages of 18 and 29 to serve on a Climate Change Youth…
Projects to Protect Ecosystem Habitats in B.C.
More than 60 projects dedicated to restoring diverse ecosystems and conserving fish, wildlife, and habitat are planned or underway throughout British Columbia. This initiative is…
TD Bank Bolsters Sustainability Efforts, ESG Reporting
TD Bank Group bolstered its sustainability efforts in the past year, according to its annual environmental, social and governance (ESG) report, including plans to link…
New Funds to Conserve Ecologically Critical Areas in Ontario
The Ontario government is investing $20 million over the next four years in the Greenlands Conservation Partnership to help secure land of ecological importance and…
GFL Environmental to Acquire Terrapure Environmental
GFL Environmental Inc., a leading North American diversified environmental services company, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the solid waste…
Innovative Efforts to Restore Contaminated Sites in B.C.
The British Columbia government is launching a first-of-its-kind effort to restore oil and gas “legacy sites” across northeastern B.C. This initiative is expected to support…
Green and Inclusive: How FCM’s CEO is Helping Municipalities Build Back Better
Carole Saab, the chief executive officer of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) brings a clear and ambitious vision for Canadian municipalities on the national…
Alberta Government Launches Circular Economy Consultations
The Alberta government is launching formal consultations to design a made-in-Alberta solution to plastic, packaging, and hazardous household waste. The provincial government is seeking ways…