Tuesday, May 6, 2025
One-Third of Canadians Exposed to Air Pollutant “Soup”
A new study led by researchers at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering reveals that emissions from nearby traffic can greatly…
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Renewable Energy Project in Edmonton Ready to Scale Up
An energy technology project that converts wood waste into renewable natural gas has been successfully providing energy to homes and businesses in Edmonton, Alberta for…
David Suzuki Celebrates Next Gen of Environmental Leaders in Canada
Renowned Canadian environmentalist, broadcaster and author David Suzuki recently hosted a celebration for nine young, outstanding environmental leaders for Canada. The David Suzuki Fellowship program…
Canadian Tire’s Distribution Centre Receives LEED Gold
Canadian Tire Corporation (CTC) recently announced that its distribution centre in Caledon, Ontario has received LEED Gold certification by the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC).…
Brownfield Site in B.C. to be Redeveloped into Canada’s Largest Multi-Level Industrial Project
Oxford Properties Group, a leading global commercial real estate investor and developer, unveiled its plans to develop Canada’s first major multi-level industrial property on November…
New Green Funds Launched by CI Investments
CI Investments, one of Canada’s largest investment management companies, recently announced the launch of two products focused on investing in companies committed to positive environmental…
New Study Indicates Climate Change Already Affecting Health
Climate change is already damaging the health of the world’s children and is going to affect the well being of an entire generation unless the…
Wetland Centre of Excellence Launched in Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown Rural High School recently became the first Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) Wetland Centre of Excellence in Prince Edward Island. School alumni, teachers, students and…
Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation Honours Environmental Leaders
The Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation hosted the Living City Environmental Dinner on November 7, 2019. The annual fundraising event supports the efforts of the Toronto…
Canada’s Plan to Meet GHG Targets Scores Low on Global Report Card
Canada’s plan to meet its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions targets is among the worst in the G20, according to a new report card on climate…
Building of Canada’s Largest Carbon-Neutral Community on Track
The Canadian Urban Institute’s “Building Canada’s Largest Carbon-Neutral Community: Inside City of Edmonton’s Blatchford Redevelopment” webinar on November 12, 2019 confirmed that the large-scale project…
New Partnership Program for Highway of Heroes Tree Planting Campaign
A new initiative by the Highway of Heroes (HOH) Tribute Campaign is expected to boost the progress toward the goal of planting two million trees…
New Report Reveals Billion Dollar Potential of Alberta Recycling Sector
Alberta’s recycling sector generated $700 million in economic value in 2018, as well as supporting over 7,500 direct jobs, according to a new report. The…
Ontario’s First-Ever Multi-Sector Strategy to Combat Climate Change
The Ontario government’s new multi-sector impact assessment strategy is expected to help communities across the province to identify climate change risks and strengthen resilience. Impacts…
Industry Leaders Launch Clean Tech Association for Ontario
Experienced clean technology leaders recently launched the Ontario Clean Technology Industry Association (OCTIA), a new not-for-profit organization that will champion Ontario’s rapidly growing cleantech sector.…
BC Industry Association Calling for BEST 2020
The British Columbia Environment Industry Association invites submissions of papers and technical presentations for its Bettering Environmental Stewardship and Technology Conference (BEST 2020) to be…
Ontario Proposes to Bump Up Pollution Penalties
The Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks is taking steps to deliver on its Made-in-Ontario Environment Plan to hold polluters accountable, bring violators back…
Bear Conservation Plan Announced for Yukon
The Government of Yukon and the Yukon Fish and Wildlife Management Board recently released the conservation plan for grizzly bears in Yukon. The plan will…
Environmental Studies Seminar on Critical Ocean Health Issues
York University’s Faculty of Environmental Studies is hosting a talk on addressing critical ocean issues next week. Wendy Schmidt, president of The Schmidt Family Foundation,…
Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate Action Launches Pilots Across Canada
Twenty-five Canadian municipalities were selected to join the first Showcase Cities cohort led by the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GCoM) Canada…
CAGBC Atlantic Announces Leadership Award Winners
Atlantic Canada’s green building projects and innovators were in the spotlight at the Halifax Convention Centre recently, as the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) honoured…
Better Accountability for Climate Action in B.C.
The British Columbia Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy is promising better accountability, transparency and more detailed targets for climate action under a new…
New Podcast Provides Insights from Leaders in the Infrastructure Industry
The new InfraIntelligence podcast, presented by Environment Journal’s affiliate publication, ReNew Canada, and sponsored by KPMG, provides a unique opportunity to hear from industry leaders…
Challenge Launched to Address Freshwater Issues in B.C.
Stakeholders interested in freshwater management issues in British Columbia will be interested to know about a new initiative launched on October 29, 2019. Students, technology…