Tag: municipalities
Policy POV: Addressing problems with public infrastructure
By Colin Isaacs
For four months this summer many of the one and a half million residents of Calgary were asked to participate in an...
YORK1 acquisition strengthens market position in GTA
Mississauga, ON-based YORK1, a leading provider of environmental services, recently announced the acquisition of First Choice Disposal. This strategic move enhances YORK1’s service offerings...
Breaking ground on world’s largest wastewater-to-energy project
On July 16, Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, visited Markham District Energy, the city's public energy utility and Canada's fastest...
Feds provide $530 million to build more climate-resilient communities
To launch Canadian Environment Week, the Government of Canada is providing $530 million to municipalities through the Green Municipal Fund to help communities adapt...
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...
New guide by CSA Group to help municipalities improve flood-resiliency
Climate change is causing a steady increase in the frequency, intensity and duration of weather-related natural disasters. Damages caused by floods and rainstorms comprise...
Municipal leaders gather virtually for conference on sustainable communities
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) is presenting its annual Sustainable Communities Conference, Canada’s leading sustainability event for municipal leaders and practitioners, on October...