Tuesday, March 25, 2025
River debris removal completed in Red Bridge fire cleanup
Completion of debris removal from the South Thompson River marks a major milestone in the Province of British Columbia’s work to alleviate any long-term environmental…
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CanREA launches new and improved Go Solar Guide 2025
To celebrate the spring equinox and the start of home renovation season, the Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) launched the latest edition of its annual…
New database provides critical details on municipal efforts to reduce GHG emissions
On the route to net-zero emissions, Canadian municipalities and their citizens should know where they stand today. A new database that reveals crucial information about…
Will you be scaling ESAA’s Environmental Summit?
The upcoming Environmental Summit, presented by the Environmental Services Association of Alberta (ESAA), will take place on April 1-3, 2025, at the Kananaskis Mountain Lodge, a modern getaway…
New environment minister for Ontario: Todd McCarthy
Yesterday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford unveiled his cabinet with an experienced team that will deliver on the government’s mandate to do whatever is necessary to…
Women, we want to hear from you about WEG
The Women’s Environmental Group (WEG) is a new industry initiative that aims to connect women working in the environment sector. WEG will tackle critical issues, provide a…
Most companies lag on sustainability reporting, reveals PwC report
New research from PwC Canada reveals a significant gap in sustainability reporting practices as Canadian companies navigate evolving global regulations and market uncertainty. PwC’s 2025 Sustainability…
Toronto Waterfront Marathon achieves certification for sustainability excellence
The TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon has officially been awarded Evergreen Certification by the Council for Responsible Sport for the second time, reflecting the event’s ongoing…
Pollution Probe announces leadership transition
Pollution Probe, Canada’s longest-standing environmental not-for-profit, charitable organization, has announced the appointment of Melissa DeYoung as chief executive officer (CEO), effective April 1, 2025. DeYoung,…
Market Watch: Cross border environmental management amidst trade war
General Market Commentary The Bank of Canada reduced its key interest rate by a quarter percentage point to 2.75 per cent on March 12, 2025,…
Carney appoints new federal environment minister
On March 14, 2025, Canada’s new Prime Minister, Mark Carney, was sworn in alongside members of the 30th Canadian Ministry. This new, leaner, focused Cabinet…
National Bank’s $20B renewables goal raises the bar among Canadian banks
National Bank of Canada is aiming to reach a multi-billion-dollar target in renewable energy lending commitments by 2030 as part of its net-zero emissions push,…
Nova Scotia’s Glooscap First Nation leads grid project to support clean energy
The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) has closed $217 million in equity financing to enable a new transmission line linking Nova Scotia and New Brunswick to improve…
Air quality report finds few cities meet WHO pollution guidelines
IQAir has released its 7th annual World Air Quality Report, highlighting alarming trends of the world’s most polluted countries, territories, and regions in 2024. For this year’s…
Excess Soils Symposium 2025: Accepting abstract submissions until April 4th
The Excess Soils Symposium, which is taking place on September 25th, 2025 at the Toronto Region Board of Trade Conference Centre, is opening up opportunities for program content in…
Next cohort of the Environment and Climate Change Youth Council announced
Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, has announced the members of the next cohort of the Environment and Climate Change Youth Council (ECCYC).…
Game On: What the new national leadership means for the environment
Yesterday, Liberal Party MPs selected its new leader, Mark Carney, who won a strong mandate from the party base — ultimately capturing 86 per cent…
It’s time for construction project investors to dig into sustainable soil management
Quick, name an integral sector within the construction industry that: • generates billions of dollars in annual costs nationally; • has enormous impacts on environmental…
Strength in Every Story: Connecting women working in the environment sector
As we approach International Women’s Day, people around the world are coming together to recognize and celebrate women’s social, economic, cultural, and political achievements. The…
Forever Chemicals Under the Microscope: Feds call for comment on PFAS report
The Government of Canada is taking additional steps to address the potential harm of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals,” commonly…
Veolia to operate and maintain Metro Vancouver’s waste-to-energy facility
Veolia is strengthening its activities in Canada with the signing of a strategic contract with Metro Vancouver (a federation of 21 municipalities, one electoral area,…
Wheaton Precious Metals announces winner of inaugural Future of Mining Challenge
Wheaton Precious Metals™ Corp. announced the winner of its inaugural Future of Mining Challenge: ReThink Milling Inc. has been awarded US $1 million for its…
Environment leader awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal
Dr. Blair Feltmate, head of the Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation in the Faculty of Environment at the University of Waterloo is being awarded the prestigious…
Arctic study urges stronger climate action to prevent catastrophic warming
Remember when 2°C of global warming was the doomsday scenario? Well, we’re now staring down the barrel of something much worse. From the fish on…