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
TransAlta cancels wind power project over new Alberta government rules on development
Major Alberta utility provider TransAlta said it's also placing three other developments on hold as the government goes through a redesign of the province's electricity market.
Politics
May 3
Large wind power project in Cardston County cancelled: ‘Pretty big blow’
Reeve of Cardston County disappointed with TransAlta decision to cancel wind farm and says province is to blame.
Canada
May 5
Capital Power pulls plug on proposed $2.4B Genesee carbon capture and storage project
Capital Power said the proposed $2.4-billion carbon capture project at its Genesee natural gas-fired plant west of Edmonton is technically viable but not economically feasible.
Money
May 1
Nova Scotia Power estimates scaled down version of Atlantic Loop to cost $700 million
The head of Nova Scotia's power utility says the current estimate for what has become known as a scaled-down version of the Atlantic Loop project is about $700 million.
Canada
Apr 23
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
Rethink cedars, says Kelowna Fire Department after hedge blaze
The fire destroyed a neighbouring garage as well as a vehicle on an adjacent property.
Canada
May 1
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
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
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
Haiti’s PM resigns, paving way for new elections in violence-plagued nation
Ariel Henry presented his resignation in a letter released on the same day that a council tasked with choosing a new prime minister and Cabinet for Haiti was sworn in.
World
Apr 25
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
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
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
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
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
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
