Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Final stage of Randle Reef remediation project commences
Randle Reef in Hamilton Harbour on Lake Ontario was once the largest contaminated sediment site on the Canadian side of the Great Lakes. The site…
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Ontario partnering with ALUS Canada to protect species at risk
The Ontario government is providing $561,000 to ALUS Canada, a charitable organization that produces, enhances and maintains ecosystem services on agricultural lands, for a three-year…
Ontario Auditor General releases scathing report on Greenbelt development
Actions of the Ontario government to open parts of the Greenbelt for development failed to consider environmental, agricultural and financial risks and impacts, proceeded with…
PortsToronto launches Canadian debut of WasteShark aquadrone
PortsToronto, in partnership with RanMarine Technology, today launched a pilot program that saw two WasteShark aquadrones make their Canadian debut in the Toronto Harbour. As…
Amendments to Ontario’s Blue Box regulation to clarify EPR
The Government of Ontario has amended the Blue Box Regulation. The amendments are intended to provide clarity to producers on their Blue Box extended producer responsibility…
Ontario’s electricity system moves forward with largest energy storage procurement
The Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) is moving forward with the procurement of seven new energy storage projects to provide 739 MW of capacity –…
Accelerating cleantech growth through support from government and industry associations
How do Canadians access the right resources to move the needle on accelerating cleantech solutions for the energy transition? This was the main theme of…
Historic electric vehicle production investment for Volkswagen plant
Transportation accounts for about a quarter of our emissions in Canada. That’s why the Government Canada has an ambitious target of 100 per cent zero-emission…
From Landfill to Community Destination: The transformation of North Maple Regional Park
North Maple Regional Park is a milestone development for the City of Vaughan. At 364 hectares (900 acres), it’s the city’s most ambitious park plan…
Canadian Waste to Resource Conference to provide strategic insights
The waste, recycling and resource recovery sector in Ontario contributes more than $4.23 billion to the provincial economy and employs about 33,327 people. On April…
Ontario Ford plant prepares $1.8 billion renovation to build EVs
Ford Motor Company is investing C$1.8 billion in its Oakville Assembly Complex to transform it into a high-volume hub of electric vehicle manufacturing in Canada – a key part…
Celebrating the energy transition this Earth Day
This year, EnvironmentJournal will celebrate Earth Day on April 21 with the 9th Annual Lumesmart EarthDay, with the theme of “Energy Transition.” The goal of…
Ontario government launches clean energy credit registry
Ontario is leveraging its world-class clean electricity grid by launching a clean energy credit (CEC) registry to boost competitiveness and attract jobs, by helping businesses…
Ontario budget builds on efforts to electrify transportation, but falls short on addressing sprawl
Yesterday Ontario’s Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy released Ontario’s 2023 Budget: Building a Strong Ontario. It is a plan that navigates ongoing global economic uncertainty…
Lighting the way to a more sustainable future in Vaughan
As municipalities across the country look to expand their infrastructure offerings while cutting their energy bills, an increasing number of towns are turning to more…
Couchiching First Nation awards major environmental remediation project to Sanexen
Sanexen Environmental Services Inc., a subsidiary of Logistec Corporation, has been awarded a large-scale environmental remediation project located on the Couchiching First Nation land, near…
Ontario launches Hydrogen Innovation Fund to kickstart opportunities
The Ontario government is establishing a Hydrogen Innovation Fund that will invest $15 million over the next three years to kickstart and develop opportunities for…
Canada’s first all-electric vehicle manufacturing facility opens in Ontario
The General Motors of Canada’s (GM Canada) first full-scale electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing plant recently opened in Ingersoll. With support from the Ontario government, GM…
Proposed amendment for Ontario excess soils regulations
Ontario’s Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) is proposing to amend O. Reg. 406/19: On-Site and Excess Soil Regulation (“Excess Soil Regulation”). To…
ETC features launch of CanREA Electricity Transition Hub
Electricity Transformation Canada (ETC) is the premier event for the Canadian clean energy industry to learn about market opportunities, challenges, and connect with key players.…
CanREA names Vittoria Bellissimo incoming president and CEO
The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) has named Vittoria Bellissimo as its incoming president and CEO, effective October 31, 2022, replacing Robert Hornung who is…
Hydro One partners with First Nations on large transmission line projects
In partnership with First Nation leaders from across Ontario, Hydro One is embarking on an industry-leading equity partnership model with First Nations on new capital…
Trucking Right Along: Ontario’s excess soil laws and considerations for the construction industry
For decades, many involved in land development and construction struggled with how to interpret Ontario’s regulation of excavated soil. Stakeholders had many common questions. When…
Spotlight on Vaughan: Sustainable development practices in city-building
Environment Journal is inviting municipal managers from coast to coast to coast to tell us their stories, share their environmental plans, confide their waste management…