Saturday, July 5, 2025
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…
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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…
Shared compliance and enforcement pilot project with B.C. First Nations
The Kitasoo Xai’xais and Nuxalk First Nations, along with BC Parks, have signed an agreement that could lead to shared compliance and enforcement responsibilities within…
EAO issues second administrative penalty to Coastal GasLink Pipeline
The British Columbia government’s Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) has issued a second administrative penalty to Coastal GasLink Pipeline Ltd. (CGL) for non-compliance with conditions and…
B.C. seeks public input on environmental protection from industrial pollution
To protect the environment and avoid costs to British Columbians, the province is inviting feedback on ways to ensure owners of large industrial projects pay…
EV maintenance skills training expands in B.C.
More British Columbians can upgrade their skills to work on electric vehicles (EVs) through the expansion of the EV Maintenance Training program to three more…
B.C. government introduces resource stewardship ministry
The British Columbia government announced the creation of a new ministry that will focus on reconciliation with Indigenous people, economic growth and environmental sustainability. B.C.…
Top100 Projects: Large clean infrastructure initiatives in Canada
The 100 largest public sector infrastructure projects under development have reached $273 billion, according to ReNew Canada’s latest Top100 Projects report. Infrastructure development moved ahead at…
Outreach funds help promote electric vehicle uptake in B.C.
Community groups and local governments throughout the province of British Columbia can receive funding through the Community Outreach Incentive Program (COIP) to educate and encourage…
Climate change impacts underline work to build cleaner B.C.
In a year marked by the escalating impacts of climate change, the British Columbia government took important steps to drive down carbon pollution and build…
First-of-its-kind environmental agreement between Lake Babine Nation and B.C.
Lake Babine Nation and the British Columbia government have signed a collaborative agreement to advance reconciliation, social, and community well-being, and regional economic growth under…
Massive flooding prompts B.C. to impose state of emergency
More warm weather and more frequent extreme weather events are among the predicted outcomes of climate change due to human-generated fossil fuel emissions. In Canada…
B.C. launches electrification plan
The Government of British Columbia and BC Hydro have launched BC Hydro’s new five-year electrification plan. The plan will make it easier and more affordable…
Shoreline Cleanup in B.C. Expands with Three New Projects
Three new projects, in partnership with coastal Indigenous Nations, will target marine debris along British Columbia’s shoreline, including more remote areas in Haida Gwaii and…
New Green Municipal Funds for B.C. Communities
Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Natural Resources and Joanne Vanderheyden, president of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) have announced $1.76-million of new investments through…
Shell Canada and B.C. Government Support New Clean Energy Centre
The Government of British Columbia, Government of Canada, and Shell Canada are each committing funding toward the new B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy…
B.C. Hydrogen Strategy Provides Pathway to Clean Energy Future
The British Columbia government has released its hydrogen strategy – a blueprint for how renewable and low-carbon hydrogen will support its climate goals and create…
Report Confirms B.C. has one of Best Mine Tailings Systems
The first report from the mines chief auditor confirms British Columbia has one of the best tailings storage facility (TSF) regulatory frameworks in the world.…
CIB Invests up to $30 million for Zero-Emission School Bus Initiative
The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) and Association of School Transportation Services of British Columbia (ASTSBC) have finalized an agreement for the CIB to provide up to…
Report Helps B.C. Steer Toward Electric Vehicle Goals
The province of British Columbia is charging ahead in expanding its electric vehicle (EV) charging network with more than 50 per cent of the public…
Historic Partnership for Indigenous Environmental Stewardship in B.C.
A historic agreement is bringing new funding to the Kwikwasut’inuxw Haxwa’mis First Nation (KHFN) to support environmental stewardship. The Hith’alis Agreement, a partnership between the…
AI Tech Receives Support to Sort Recyclable Plastic in B.C.
A British Columbia-based technology company was recently awarded a grant from the CleanBC Plastics Action Fund to support the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered technology…
Funds to Turn Old Plastic Into New Opportunities in B.C.
Turning plastics from old car batteries into new ones, developing artificial intelligence to sort plastics for recycling, and supporting local micro-recycling facilities are among the…