Tag: Environment Journal
Insights into environmental protection efforts in Nunavik
By Christine Nakoolak, Carl Sauvageau and Charlie Watt
Inuit have always been connected to the natural environment (Avataa). Two of us, Christine Nakoolak and...
NextGen Perspectives: Cities in the future will be sustainable
“Globally, buildings account for more than 33% of total energy consumption. But the construction sector receives less attention and action when it comes to...
Stantec promotes North American technical leaders in environmental services
Global sustainable design and engineering firm Stantec has promoted 18 of its Environmental Services (ES) staff to the role of technical discipline leader (TDL)...
Canadian Brownfields Network welcomes Meggen Janes as executive director
The Canadian Brownfields Network (CBN), based in Toronto, Ont., welcomed Meggen Janes as its new executive director on September 15. With her extensive experience...
Partnership to transform Brampton’s sportsplex into net zero facility
Natural Resources Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) are partnering to invest $10 million for retrofits to the Susan Fennell Sportsplex in Brampton, Ontario,...
Report offers solutions to overhaul project assessment process
A new report from the Canada West Foundation (CWF) offers recommendations to improve Canada’s major project assessment process and remain competitive in the global...
The Power of Collaboration: How the Dow-Petromont project set new standards...
In Montreal, Quebec, the Dow-Petromont rehabilitation project, a decade-long process and collaboration between Dow Chemical Canada ULC, Petromont, and WSP Golder, has revolutionized sustainable...
Alberta filmmaker’s “Losing Blue” looks at how global warming is changing...
What does it mean to lose a colour? The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) selection at this year’s Calgary International Film Festival (CIFF) will feature the world...
Canada’s first zero-carbon firehall opens in Vancouver
Canada's first ever zero-carbon firehall is providing essential fire and rescue services, while showcasing a design approach that is better for people and the...
Final stage of Randle Reef remediation project commences
Randle Reef in Hamilton Harbour on Lake Ontario was once the largest contaminated sediment site on the Canadian side of the Great Lakes. The...
