Wednesday, April 23, 2025
B.C. building code changes to support net zero targets
New changes to the Province of British Columbia’s building code will ensure cleaner, more efficient buildings are built in line with B.C.’s commitment to zero-carbon…
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B.C. introduces new legislation for high-risk industrial projects
The Government of British Columbia is amending legislation to ensure owners of high-risk industrial projects are responsible for the full cost of environmental cleanup if…
Feeling the heat? Strategic recommendations to combat climate change
As climate change unfolds before our eyes, we are starting to experience the impacts of extreme weather conditions. Unseasonably hot weather and dry conditions has…
Guardians program receives support to continue environmental stewardship
With an investment of $8.9 million over three years, the Government of British Columbia is partnering with First Nations representatives to develop the first training…
Disarming the Disinformation: Finding energy solutions or burning our future?
Victor Hugo is credited with stating, “Nothing else in the world… not all the armies… is so powerful as an idea whose time has come.”…
B.C.’s new energy action framework to cap emissions, electrify clean economy
The British Columbia government’s new energy action framework will ensure oil and gas sector projects fit within B.C.’s climate commitments and create new opportunities for…
New soil relocation rules now in effect for British Columbia
The British Columbia Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy has released new regulations for soil relocation in B.C. effective March 1, 2023. The provincial…
Funds to boost climate change preparation in B.C. communities
Historic provincial investments will support communities in preparing for the risk of natural disasters related to climate change, along with a new one-stop online platform to…
Call2Recycle and GFL partner to expand Western Canada’s battery recycling capacity
Call2Recycle Canada and GFL Environmental Services Inc. have announced a new agreement to expand the sorting capacity of end-of-life batteries in Western Canada. This agreement will bring…
12 B.C. First Nations communities advancing energy efficiency through CEDR program
Twelve First Nations communities throughout British Columbia are receiving $7.1 million to develop alternative-energy projects and advance energy efficiency through the province’s Community Energy Diesel…
First Nation-led clean-energy project in B.C. to power the Yukon
A First Nation-led clean-power generation project for British Columbia’s Northwest will provide a significant economic boost from added employment, as well as revenue from clean…
WSP Golder awarded contract for Faro Mine remediation project
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) has awarded WSP Golder a contract for Regulatory Support Services for the Faro Mine Remediation Project. When it was…
CIB, Lulu Island Energy and Corix forge $175M clean energy partnership
The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB), Lulu Island Energy Company (LIEC) and Corix Infrastructure Inc. (Corix) have achieved financial close on a district energy expansion project…
Vancouver Convention Centre recertified for LEED Platinum status
The West Building of the Vancouver Convention Centre has been recertified as LEED Platinum for Building Operations and Maintenance – maintaining its double LEED Platinum status.…
Hydra Energy breaks ground on world’s largest hydrogen refuelling station
Yesterday Hydra Energy continued to accelerate the adoption of hydrogen-based transportation by breaking ground on the world’s largest hydrogen refuelling station in Prince George, British…
Investments for energy-efficient buildings in B.C.
New projects featuring made-in-B.C. solutions are setting the foundation to help British Columbians save on energy bills with more energy-efficient building options and technologies that…
Projects underway in B.C. to enhance forest health, prevent wildfires
Work is underway to enhance forest resilience to protect against the effects of wildfire and climate change in northern British Columbia. Through a provincial investment…
Funding gives old plastics new lease on life in B.C.
A $10-million investment in the CleanBC Plastics Action Fund will help grow solutions to reduce plastic pollution, create new products and increase job opportunities in…
Burntfields: New land designation to build more resilient communities
Extreme weather conditions are driving the risk of major wildfires globally. Last summer the small town of Lytton, British Columbia faced three consecutive days of…
Stantec selected as PMC for Vancouver wastewater treatment plant
Stantec has been selected as the program management consultant (PMC) for the Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant (IIWWTP) projects in Vancouver, British Columbia. The $9.9…
Recycled rubber from scrap tires supports 13 new projects in B.C.
The Tire Stewardship BC (TSBC), a not-for-profit group dedicated to the collection and recycling of scrap tires in British Columbia, recently confirmed the 13 B.C.…
Hydrogen partnership to advance new pilot facility in Port Moody
The move towards more low carbon gases in British Columbia continues as a new pilot project in Port Moody will produce zero-carbon hydrogen. A partnership…
Excess Soils: Adapting to new policies on the horizon in British Columbia
New regulations on the handling of excess soil may have a big impact on the construction and environment industries in British Columbia. With these changes…
$200M to support B.C. disaster recovery and climate resilience
Following the fourth meeting of the Committee of British Columbia and Federal Ministers on Disaster Response and Climate Resilience, Bill Blair, president of the Queen’s…