Saturday, August 30, 2025
Report reveals wildfire management factors in Manitoba
In early May 2025, extreme wildfires in Manitoba ravaged some 8,667 square kilometres of land, claiming lives and forcing the evacuation of nearly 1,000 residents.…
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Environmental assessment approved for first ISR uranium mine in Canada
Denison Mines Corp. has received Ministerial approval under The Environmental Assessment Act (Saskatchewan) to proceed with the development of the In-Situ Recovery (ISR) uranium mine planned…
Otter Energy partners with Bullfrog Power to accelerate sustainable energy solutions
Otter Energy, one of Canada’s leading turnkey solar providers, is entering into a strategic partnership agreement with Bullfrog Power, a Canadian sustainability solutions leader. This…
Too Hot to Handle: Melting ice sheet under the microscope
Covering the world’s largest island, the Greenland Ice Sheet is one of the globe’s biggest and most important water formations. The ice sheet reaches more…
Yellowhead mine project commences with impact assessment
The Yellowhead Copper Project is calling for comments from the public. Taseko Mines Limited is proposing the construction, operation, and closure of a new open-pit…
Call for Applications: Community projects that restore green spaces
The Ontario government is making almost $3 million available to community groups and other non-profit organizations for innovative projects to build cleaner, healthier communities such…
Microgrids and More: Funding for 10 climate action projects in PEI
With the help of provincial funding from the Climate Challenge Fund, Islanders are working on 10 new and innovative projects to help combat climate change…
Investments empower young Canadians to address environmental challenges
From protecting wildlife to conserving forested areas, young Canadians play a big part in tackling climate change. Still, they can be better equipped to do…
Resilience on the Rocks: Canadian agriculture is at a critical juncture
By Jean-Michel Couture & Sajeev Mohankumar In recent years, Canada’s agriculture sector has enjoyed relatively stable conditions. But like exposed topsoil in heavy rain, this…
CIMA+ appoints new VP for Earth and Environment
CIMA+, one of Canada’s largest private consulting engineering firms, recently announced the appointment of Mathieu Bélanger as Vice President, Earth and Environment. Headquartered in Montreal, Que.,…
Show me the Green: Report on clean AI acceleration
An action-driven community of investors, innovators, and industrials is scaling artificial intelligence (AI) to accelerate the clean economy transition through the global CleanAI Initiative, with…
Foresight Canada announces new leadership, lasting vision
Foresight Canada, the country’s largest cleantech innovation and adoption accelerator, recently announced a change in leadership. After seven years of leadership, advocacy, and growth, Jeanette…
Feds advance framework to ensure legal right to a healthy environment
To protect human health and the environment for future generations, the federal government is taking decisive action. Recognizing the deep interconnection between Canadian health and…
Excess Soils Symposium expands to Western Canada
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…
Nominations now open for the first-ever CanREA Awards
As part of its fifth anniversary celebrations, the Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) is launching the new CanREA Awards Program recognizing excellence in Canada’s wind,…
Greening the Game: Uniting Canada’s sports industry for a sustainable future
By Eric Meliton As an industry professional that has been tracking the intersection between sustainability and sports for nearly two decades, I’ve highlighted ground-breaking environmental…
Collaboration announced to support building decarbonization tool
Toronto Hydro and OPEN Technologies have announced that they will work together to help enable building owners to plan energy-efficient retrofits using OPEN Technologies’ Virtual…
Federal investments to grow greener communities with tree planting
Tree canopy coverage plays a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life in urban and rural environments. Healthy canopies offer a wide range of…
Largest community off-grid solar project in Canada breaks ground in B.C.
A new solar energy project will provide the Ulkatcho First Nation with clean energy after a combined investment of $15,841,000 from the federal and provincial…
Retrofit program empowers a clean energy future in the North
As Canada ramps up efforts to transition to renewable energy, a new initiative in the North is putting Indigenous-led solutions in the spotlight. The Inuvialuit…
Port Lands remediation and flood protection project opens new park
The Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Federal Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Member of Parliament for Toronto-Danforth, Jennifer McKelvie, Parliamentary Secretary to the Federal Minister…
Canadian team sets Guinness World Record with largest solar panel mural
Mitrex, a leading North American manufacturer of Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV), has been recognized on an international stage. The company’s transformative SunRise Residential project in Edmonton,…
Investments for clean energy and carbon capture in the Maritimes
Through new investments, the Government of Canada is investing in people and businesses to underscore the government’s commitment to lowering Canadians’ energy bills, creating more…
New funds to support remediation efforts and help Jasper residents return home
One year after the Jasper Wildfire forced residents from their homes, Parks Canada, the Municipality of Jasper, the Canadian Red Cross, and Prairies Economic Development…