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Sunny future: Alberta town becomes solar powered ‘net zero’ community
RAYMOND, Alta. – What began as a friendly rivalry between two southern Alberta towns has ended with what may be one of the most extensive programs of solar power anywhere in the country.Raymond, an agricultural community of about 4,000,…
Montreal says nearly 100 households without apartments on moving day
MONTREAL – Nearly 100 households are still looking for housing in Montreal as tens of thousands of Quebecers are on the move for the province's traditional moving day.City Coun. Craig Sauve says that as of Sunday night, 94 households…
Government of Canada invests in Urban Climate Centre in in Greater Toronto-Hamilton
Minister of Democratic Institutions, the Honourable Karina Gould, and Member of Parliament for Spadina-Fort York, Adam Vaughan, on behalf of Canada's Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, have announced a $40-million…
Calgary and Edmonton targeted for e scooter rental program launch in July
CALGARY – A company backed by Toronto Raptors founder John Bitove says it will bring e-scooter rentals to Calgary and Edmonton in early July.Newly founded Bird Canada says Alberta will be the launching point for its line of dockless…
Sidewalk Labs Publishes Comprehensive Blueprint for the Neighbourhood of the Future: Full Release
Below is the full press release from Sidewalk Labs, June 24, 2019:TORONTO—Sidewalk Labs’ draft Master Innovation and Development Plan (MIDP) for Toronto’s eastern waterfront, titled Toronto Tomorrow: A New Approach for Inclusive Growth,…
Sidewalk releases grand vision for controversial Toronto development
TORONTO – Sidewalk Labs laid out its ambitious vision of the future of cities with its plan for Toronto's eastern waterfront, but has already received fresh criticism for its potential overreach.The plan sets out what Sidewalk Labs,…
Waterfront Toronto Releases Master Innovation and Development Plan for Quayside
Waterfront Toronto has released the draft Master Innovation and Development Plan (MIDP) for Quayside to the public. Chairman of the Board, Stephen Diamond, has written an open letter (see below for full letter) — addressing the evaluation…
Ontario Resumes Environmental Assessment for Greater Toronto Area West Highway Corridor
The Ontario government is hoping to making life easier for commuters by resuming the Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Greater Toronto Area West Corridor to improve Ontario's highway network, reduce travel times and help alleviate…
Quebec issues moratorium on construction and reconstruction of buildings in high-risk flood zones
According to the Quebec government, the major floods that occurred in the spring of 2019 in several regions of Quebec affected more than 250 municipalities, flooded thousands of homes, forced the evacuation of more than 10,000 people and…
As 2026 host city decision looms, dust settles on Calgary’s aborted bid
CALGARY – As the International Olympic Committee prepares to elect a host city for the 2026 Winter Games next week, Calgary sifts through the ashes of its defunct bid.The International Olympic Committee shortlisted Calgary with…