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
BWXT Nuclear Peterborough, Innovation Cluster aim to spur economic development
BWXT Nuclear Energy Canada ships uranium dioxide-filled pellets to its Peterborough facility where they are assembled into CANDU fuel bundles using beryllium, a lightweight metal.
Economy
Mar 26
Funding announced for paid internships in sustainable energy at University of Regina
The Petroleum Technology Research Centre (PTRC) and Mitacs announced a four-year funding agreement to fund graduate and post-graduate researchers in sustainable energy.
Education
Feb 6
The West Block – Episode 13, Season 13
The fight over the carbon tax boiled over in the House of Commons, the climate policy front and centre for both the Liberals and Conservatives.
Politics
Dec 10, 2023
Manitoba businesses to receive federal funding in support of greener economy
Federal minister Dan Vandal announced a multi-million-dollar funding initiative to support several projects in Manitoba, whilst pushing for a greener economic growth.
Economy
Nov 15, 2023
Where’s the money going? Breaking down the fall economic statement
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland tabled her fall economic statement on the country's financial health and introduced some new measures to target the housing crisis.
Economy
Nov 21, 2023
Maple Ridge, B.C. to be home of new $1.05-billion lithium-ion battery plant
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and B.C. Premier David Eby were in Maple Ridge on Tuesday to announce plans to build a new $1.05 billion lithium ion battery plant.
Economy
Nov 14, 2023
Ontario provides Indigenous cleantech Carbonix with $475K critical minerals funding
Carbonix has worked with Trent University in Peterborough to develop a process to convert mining waste into high-energy-density graphite used in anode and cathode production.
Science
Jul 31, 2023
American company acquires Peterborough biotech Noblegen
Solar Biotech Inc. in Virgina has acquired Noblegen which started as cleantech company focusing on purifying water. In recent years the company expanded into food products.
Economy
Jul 26, 2023
Alberta election: Your last minute voter guide for 2023
With just days left for candidates to earn votes in the Alberta election, here is a last-minute voter guide for those who are undecided as to what box they'll check off on Monday.
Politics
May 27, 2023
Alberta election: Albertans head to the polls at critical economic time
Business leaders warn Alberta has come to a critical juncture and decisions made now will directly influence the province's prosperity for decades to come.
Economy
May 23, 2023
Alberta election: Promises the NDP and UCP have made during the 2023 election campaign
Albertans are scheduled to go to the polls May 29. Here's a look at some of the promises announced by the two major parties in the past few months.
Politics
May 17, 2023
Alberta election: Rachel Notley promises to create more jobs
Leader Rachel Notley says an NDP government would also create a new tax credit to spur investment in areas including cleantech and critical minerals processing.
Canada
May 3, 2023
Canada’s clean energy financial supports comparable to U.S: TD Bank
The report essentially refutes the recent arguments by Canadian business leaders, who held up the U.S. IRA as the gold standard in the global race for energy transition investment.
Economy
Apr 24, 2023
EV company Trouvé Victory explores tenancy at Trent University research park in Peterborough, Ont.
Incorporated in 2019, Trouvé Victory plans to build vehicles using green hydrogen fuel cells, AI cockpits, rooftop solar photovoltaic panels and other cutting-edge technology.
Economy
Mar 29, 2023
Investors flocking to energy transition, TSX Venture 50 list shows
The biggest winner was the mining sector, which grew 174 per cent, driven in part by sudden increased investor interest in the critical minerals and metals space.
Canada
Feb 21, 2023
The EV revolution is igniting these surprising companies
More EVs are showing up on the road. New economic opportunities springing up related to that. This includes service technicians, mining, charging stations and battery recycling.
Economy
Feb 10, 2023
Joly looks to ‘strengthen’ Indo-Pacific Strategy partnerships during India trip
The goal of Mélanie Joly's visit to India is to 'deepen bilateral ties and foster stronger partnerships' and 'create opportunities for growth and prosperity for the two countries.'
Canada
Feb 4, 2023
Alberta needs billions more to invest in energy transition: study
A new study says the global energy transition could create 170,000 jobs in Alberta and contribute $61 billion to the province's GDP by 2050.
Canada
Dec 7, 2021
New federal environment minister says his climate plan is not a ‘secret agenda’
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said Wednesday there is nothing 'really new`` in the political rhetoric between Alberta and Ottawa around climate change this week.
Canada
Oct 28, 2021