Tag: Government of British Columbia
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Excess Soils: Adapting to new policies on the horizon in British...
New regulations on the handling of excess soil may have a big impact on the construction and environment industries in British Columbia. With these...