Sunday, May 11, 2025
From Ambition to Action: Navigating the path forward for progress on climate change
The COP28 climate summit in Dubai brought together voices from nearly every country on the planet. In the end, they agreed on a resolute and…
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Yukon government to undertake remediation on the abandoned Minto mine site
The Yukon government is planning to spend three years remediating the Minto mine site, regardless of whether another company buys it. The Minto Mine, located north…
Transform Your Passion into Purpose with RRU’s Environmental Programs – Sponsored
[Sponsored Story] Are you passionate about making a difference in the environment? Do you dream of tackling climate change head-on and advocating for a sustainable…
Harnessing alternative structures for net zero carbon communities
As we deal with the serious problems of climate change and development, it is important to plan for healthy outcomes in cities. As a major…
Canadian business leaders see opportunity for AI to drive progress in sustainability initiatives
A new global study by the IBM Institute for Business Value found that while a majority of organizations recognize sustainability as important to their business…
Call2Recycle and Greentec expand partnership to increase battery recycling
Call2Recycle, Canada’s leading battery collection and recycling program, and Greentec, a leader in reverse logistics and recycling solutions for end-of-life electronic waste, announced today that they have signed…
A sensory adventure inspired by COP15 opens in Montreal
Following the historic signing of the COP15 agreements, which many have referred to as the “Montréal moment”, a brand new immersive exhibition called Root for Nature, produced…
City of Nanaimo accepting environmental project applications
The City of Nanaimo is accepting applications for two separate grants, providing funding for community environmental projects that will help implement goals of the City…
Ovivo acquires E2metrix to offer an integrated solution for PFAS in water
Ovivo Inc., a global provider of water and wastewater treatment equipment, technologies and systems, has acquired E2metrix Inc., a Sherbrooke, Quebec-based technology company which specializes…
What’s new with Excess Soils? Join the conversation.
On September 26, 2024, the 8th annual Excess Soils Symposium will provide a first-rate update on the business of excess soils and new regulations impacting…
The Recycling Council of Alberta announces new executive director
The Recycling Council of Alberta (RCA) has appointed Jennifer Koole as its new Executive Director. An environmental professional with two decades of experience in Alberta,…
Smart Buildings: The smart choice for sustainability in Canadian construction
By Ali Dika The sustainability benefits of smart homes are well publicized and those of us who have digital power outlets, smart thermostats and automatic…
ECO Canada Job Board: Source your next top environmental talent [Sponsored Story]
SPONSORED STORY In today’s evolving business landscape, finding qualified talent is crucial. As employers committed to environmental stewardship, you understand the importance of recruiting professionals…
FCM’s Green Municipal Fund updates its funding offer
Scott Pearce, president of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), announced today that its Green Municipal Fund (GMF) is revising its core funding to enhance its flexibility and…
Historic land and natural resources agreement for Nunavut
Since Nunavut’s creation as a territory close to 25 years ago, the Government of Canada, the Government of Nunavut, and Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated have worked…
Interdisciplinary report indicates air pollution expected to worsen with climate change
Air pollution is the main environmental cause of early death, and new research from experts in Canada and the United States finds that, in about…
Pilot project planned for circular collaboration with grocers
Canadians have a plastics problem. We throw away more than four million tonnes of plastic waste every year and recycle less than 10 per cent…
ABB acquisition expands smart water management services
ABB, a technology leader helping enable a more sustainable and resource-efficient future, has agreed to acquire Canadian company Real Tech, a leading supplier of innovative…
Ship & Shore Environmental CEO on sustainable growth and environmental innovation
Ship & Shore Environmental, Inc. (S&SE), a global leader in environmental technology, is expanding its reach and impact across various sectors, reaffirming its commitment to…
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories authorized to construct new disposal facility
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) has authorized amendments for the nuclear research and test establishment operating licence held by Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) for…
Federal registry proposed to help tackle plastics pollution
The Government of Canada is taking action to reduce plastic pollution and move toward a circular economy addressing the entire lifecycle of plastics, keeping it…
Policy POV: Rights pertaining to environmentally significant proposals
The new year is a suitable time for environmental practitioners to take stock of new or revised regulations, rules and recent developments impacting the sector.…
Canadian unions release roadmap for workers to see path forward for green economy
The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) has partnered with the Pembina Institute to release the second in a series of reports offering a blueprint for the…
Contemplating the Roman Empire and Canadian climate resolutions
A secret obsession was recently exposed and went viral on social media. It appears many have the Roman Empire on their minds. Posts with the…