Monday, September 1, 2025
Alternative Arrangements: The (mis)management of ecological stewardship in B.C.
Is a novel land management practice on the horizon? A plan was put forward in British Columbia to transition all public land—which makes up 94…
Environment Journal
Top 25 report to highlight largest remediation projects in Canada
Welcome to Environment Journal’s Top 25 Remediation Projects. We’re highlighting some of the biggest and most innovative cleanup projects in Canada. They are ranked, quite…
Climate action investment for Vancouver’s waste-to-energy district
Wade Grant, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, recently announced an investment of $2.5 million to support Metro Vancouver’s Waste-to-Energy District…
Excess Soils Symposium Calgary calls for submissions
Managing excess soil, especially in urban areas, presents both challenges and opportunities. The main challenge is ensuring safe and beneficial reuse while minimizing negative environmental and…
The Cost of Construction: Research on greening the production of cement
In Canada, it can seem like there are two seasons: winter and construction. Whether it’s repairing sidewalks and streets, or building new homes and apartments,…
CIMA+ and Keywest forge partnership to advance innovative projects
CIMA+, one of Canada’s largest private consulting engineering firms, and Keywest Projects Ltd., a Calgary-based engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) firm known for its…
ETC 2025 to focus on clean energy as Canada’s strategic advantage
Canada’s premier clean energy conference and exhibition has unveiled its highly anticipated program. Electricity Transformation Canada (ETC), which will be held October 6-8 at the…
Industry-funded program supports two cleantech pilot projects in Alberta
Alberta’s government is investing $10 million from the industry-funded Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) program to pilot two new technologies that will help Cardston…
New Canada-U.S. Energy & Innovation Collaboration Award calls for nominations
The New England-Canada Business Council (NECBC) has launched the Steve Leahy Energy & Innovation Collaboration Award to celebrate outstanding cross-border partnerships and projects that exemplify…
Green Municipal Fund invests in 70 municipalities to strengthen climate resilience
Today, the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, and Brittany Merrifield, Mayor of Grand Bay-Westfield and Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Board…
Southern Alberta residents speak up about groundwater concerns in new report
With 31 water shortage advisories in effect across Alberta as of August 18, 2025, water security remains a pressing concern despite above normal summer rain…
Historic gold mine remediation underway in Nova Scotia
The site of a former Nova Scotia gold mine that operated approximately 100 years ago will be remediated after an investment of more than $33.4…
Plastic Pollution: Canadian leadership critical as global treaty falters
By Anthony Merante After more than 24 hours of overnight negotiations, the fifth and final session of the United Nations Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5.2) ended…
Brownie Awards: Time is running out to recognize a brownfield champion
The 2025 Brownie Awards is calling for nominations and the submission portal closes in less than three weeks! Dedicated to the rehabilitation and revitalization of…
New partnership to host Great Lakes coastal cleanup in Ontario
It is estimated that 22 million pounds of plastic enter the Great Lakes each year, a source of drinking water for more than 40 million…
First Nations and feds make progress on joint climate action
The First Nations-Canada Joint Committee on Climate Action (JCCA) released its seventh annual report to the Prime Minister and the National Chief. The Annual Report…
Ontario government launches first phase of environmental property information portal
Ontario’s Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) has entered into an agreement with Information Services Corporation (ISC), a Canadian multinational company, to deliver…
Market Watch: Innovative environmental consulting company capitalizes on growth opportunities
General Market Commentary The Bank of Canada maintained its target for the overnight rate at 2.75% on July 30, 2025. While some elements of American…
RemTech Symposium program now available
The Environmental Services Association of Alberta (ESAA) is presenting the 24th edition of the Remediation Technologies Symposium (RemTech) 2025, which will be held on October 15-17,…
Veolia appoints Nicole Springer as CEO of Integrated Services
Veolia announced the appointment of Nicole Springer as CEO of Mobile Water and Integrated Services for its water technologies activities. In this role, Springer will…
Celebrating youth environmental leadership across North America
Youth play a pivotal role in advancing sustainability. Their engagement accelerates knowledge-sharing and awareness, supports intergenerational dialogue, spurs action to tackle environmental challenges and fosters…
Investments for clean industry projects in B.C.
The Government of British Columbia is investing $35 million to support new industry projects that will create local jobs, strengthen local communities and grow B.C.’s clean…
Carleton lab supports energy efficiency retrofits in social housing community
At the Carver Place townhome community in east Ottawa, more than 60 units of rent geared to income housing for families are undergoing major energy…
Got a green thumb? How Canadians can cultivate their gardens
Do you enjoy getting into the garden as much as I do? The sights, smells and sounds can be intoxicating. The vibrant display of plants…