Report suggests little progress made in 1st year of Alberta’s emissions reduction plan
The Pembina Institute has examined the measures included in the province's plan released one year ago.
Environment
Apr 19
Canadian renewable energy operators urged to invest now to protect infrastructure from climate risk
Wind and solar operators in Canada are being urged to reduce the likelihood of future catastrophic grid outages by making their infrastructure more resilient to climate change.
Environment
Apr 10
Group says lululemon is ‘greenwashing’ as its emissions rise, wants competition probe
lululemon's 2022 impact report says its "products and actions help lead (the) industry toward a climate-stable future where nature and people thrive."
Environment
Feb 12
Increasing renewable energy development to create more conflicts between environmental values
Near the town of High River, Benita Estes has been fighting a large biodigester project that would turn manure into enough natural gas to power 6,000 homes.
Economy
Apr 12
Hydro-Québec, Kahnawake Mohawks to jointly own transmission line to New York City
The Mohawk community southwest of Montreal will hold a minority stake of at least 10 per cent in the Hertel-New York interconnection line, allowing them to earn dividend income.
Canada
Apr 18
Ward 8 Saskatoon councillor Sarina Gersher not running for re-election
After eight years on council, Sarina Gersher said she is proud of the progress Saskatoon has made during her time at city hall.
Canada
Apr 11
Ontario gas tax cut extension to cost half-a-billion over 6 months
The Ford government's decision to extend its cut to the gas tax is set to cost roughly half a billion dollars over six months, according to the Ministry of Finance.
Economy
Mar 26
Ontario prepares for solar eclipse to put pressure on electricity grid
A total solar eclipse in parts of Ontario will reduce the amount of electricity generated when the sun is obscured. Energy officials say they're putting resources on standby.
Politics
Apr 5
FortisBC accused of ‘greenwashing’ in B.C. lawsuit
An environmental group is suing natural gas utility FortisBC, accusing it of "greenwashing" its product through advertising, making the company seem more environmentally friendly.
Environment
Mar 26
Parti Québécois leader promises referendum, claiming Ottawa poses ‘existential threat’
PQ Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon told some 500 party members that Quebecers have one 'ultimate' chance to secure their language and culture.
Politics
Apr 15
Province unveils plan to protect Albertans from power price swings — but not until 2025
The Alberta government is proposing measures, to take effect in January 2025, that aim to protect power consumers from wild price swings under the Regulated Rate Option.
Consumer
Apr 18
New coalition formed to fight against B.C.’s ‘Zero Carbon’ updated building code
The BC Coalition for Affordable Dependable Energy was launched on Wednesday, and it says the need to keep energy affordable and dependable for homes and businesses is paramount.
Canada
Mar 20
After 5 years, Budget 2024 lays out promised small business carbon rebate
After five years, Budget 2024 signals a government plan to make start issuing carbon price rebates for small-to-medium sized businesses.
Economy
Apr 16
Alberta offering 25% seniors’ discount for registry services
Beginning April 1, Albertans 65 years and older will receive a 25 per cent discount on things like driver's licence renewals, vehicle registration and standard licence plates.
Money
Mar 28
Power market headed for shakeup as Alberta commits to restructuring by 2027
Alberta's electricity market is headed for a shakeup and some industry players fear a lengthy period of uncertainty could scare away much-needed investment in power generation.
Consumer
Mar 12
New Ontario polls finds majority think affordability more important than climate action
A new poll found that nearly half of Ontarians polled would scrap the price on carbon price, with a majority saying affordability is more important than climate action.
Politics
Apr 13
8 key takeaways about what Budget 2024 means for your wallet
From a boost to the disability benefit to measures tackling airline and concert fees, banking changes and making it easier to change phone plans, here’s what to know.
Economy
Apr 16
Auditor general to probe conflict of interest allegations in B.C. cleantech grant program
B.C.'s auditor general has been directed to investigate allegations of a conflict of interest involving a consulting firm that administers a provincial clean energy grant program.
Politics
Apr 8
Alberta proposes legislation giving it gatekeeping role on federal funding
Premier Danielle Smith says the province has had long-standing concerns over federal intrusion into areas of provincial authority.
Politics
Apr 10
Saskatchewan post-secondary institutions receive $12 million top-up in 2024 budget
In the 2024-25 budget released Wednesday, the province announced a one-time top-up of $12 million in operating funding for those institutions.
Canada
Mar 26
