sustainability

A coalition of business and government groups announce 26 climate action initiatives at Cities, Regions and Built Environment Day at COP26.The initiatives include the Race to Zero Commitment to achieve net zero carbon by 2050 at the…

OTTAWA — The chief climate officer for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the federal agency has ``lots underway'' to encourage the construction of more sustainable housing.Steven Mennill says a first priority will be developing…

On Energy Efficiency Day 2021, Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) announced it has extended the completion date for projects funded through its Energy Savings for Business (ESB) program until March 31, 2023. To further support participation,…

OTTAWA — A new report says the country will need roughly $2 trillion to put the economy on a path to net-zero emissions in 30 years, including government spending on things like skills training and backstops to prod the necessary…

The Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) reports that it is once again celebrates World Architecture Day virtually in 2021. Traditionally, the OAA marks this occasion (which falls on the first Monday in October) with a reception for…

SusGlobal Energy has acquired a former site of an animal pellet production plant on Hamilton’s East Bayfront for construction of its new organic fertilizer production facility.The workplace will have the capacity to produce approximately $2…

Taza, Canada's Largest First Nation Development, officially broke ground on one of three projects, and announced the next round of anchor tenants at Taza Park with Metro Ford and Big 4 Motors.  Taza Park encompasses 530 acres with a…

A new, Canadian-founded architectural design competition is seeking inspiring concepts that will reimagine the traditional roadside fuelling station, while serving as a blueprint for next level electric vehicle (EV) charging environments.…