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N.S. firm lands US$25 million to capture carbon by mixing limestone in riversA Halifax-based company says it expects to receive US$25.4 million for projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions by mixing crushed limestone in rivers.Environment2 hours
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Major vessel replacement to occur in 2 phases, BC Ferries saysThe ferry company is opening a request for proposal process for pre-qualified shipyards to build five new vessels, followed by two more in a second phase.EconomySep 16
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Irish company planning to produce jet fuel in Goldboro, N.S., at former LNG siteAn energy firm based in Ireland says it is planning to produce aviation fuel using about 700,000 tonnes of wood biomass annually.CanadaSep 13
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African nations lose up to 5% of GDP annually due to climate change: reportThe World Meteorological Organization said many African nations are spending up to nine per cent of their budgets for climate adaptation policies.EnvironmentSep 2
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Oilsands sector remains under pressure despite silence after greenwashing law: think tankCanada's oilsands industry remains under pressure to reduce its greenhouse gas footprint, even as companies have clamped down on public communications.CanadaSep 19
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Guelph mayor networks at 3-day climate summit in Paris, FranceMayor Cam Guthrie's trip to France in July saw him network with fellow mayors, learn about Paris's transformation and receive more funding for youth climate action in Guelph.EnvironmentAug 27
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Eby launches campaign early as Rustad, Furstenau make pitch to local governmentsThe fixed election date of Oct. 19 means the campaign doesn't officially start until Saturday.PoliticsSep 20
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Saskatchewan NDP promises rental protections ahead of looming fall electionNDP Leader Carla Beck says if her party forms government, it would introduce a number of policies to help those grappling with the cost of housing.CanadaSep 10
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Trudeau says Singh ‘caving’ to Poilievre on carbon priceTrudeau says he believes Jagmeet Singh and the NDP care about the environment, but it's "increasingly obvious" that they have "no idea" what to do about climate change.CanadaSep 13
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Saskatchewan residents file Charter lawsuit over province’s gas-plant planA group of Saskatchewan residents has filed a lawsuit against the province and SaskPower, saying a plan to allow more gas-fired power generation violates Charter rights.EnvironmentJul 26
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Jasper wildfire: 80 groups sign letter calling for more climate action in wake of destructive blazeTwo days before a wildfire entered the Jasper townsite last month, about 25,000 people were forced to flee the national park after an evacuation order was issued.EnvironmentAug 2
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Reusable packaging company expands in Guelph, across CanadaFriendlier is a reusable packaging company and has expanded across Canada. Its newest location is on Clair Road West in Guelph where it held a grand opening earlier in July.CanadaJul 24
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The Earth set a record for hottest day ever – then broke it 1 day laterOn Monday, the daily global average temperature reached a new record high at 17.15 C, beating the previous record of 17.09 C, set just the day before.EnvironmentJul 24
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Sask. introduces battery energy storage system to improve renewable energySaskatchewan's first-ever battery energy storage system to improve the management of renewable energy in the province is now online.CanadaJul 3
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Winnipeg Indigenous centre gets federal funding for upgrades to heritage buildingA heritage building at Higgins Avenue and Main Street, home to a non-profit that supports Winnipeg's Indigenous community, is receiving funding for infrastructure upgrades.CanadaJul 2
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Canada can’t catch a break from the heat. Will it last all summer?A sizzling heat wave is gripping Canada and the United States as a global streak of the hottest months continues to shatter records.WeatherJul 8
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More carbon capture projects to be green-lit soon: federal ministerWilkinson made the comments in an interview in Calgary, one week after Shell Canada announced it will go ahead with its Polaris carbon capture project in Alberta.EconomyJul 4
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B.C. hydrogen plants to create hundreds of jobs, cut emissions: EbyThe B.C. government says a $900 million project to create a network of hydrogen plants and refuelling stations will create nearly 300 jobs and cut greenhouse gas emissions.PoliticsMay 24
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Haisla Nation signs off on multi-billion-dollar Cedar LNG plant for B.C. coastOn Tuesday, the Hasila Nation and its partner Pembina Pipeline Corporation announced a green light with their final investment decision in the Cedar LNG plant.EconomyJun 25
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Wildfire smoke chokes Brazil’s capital amid raging blazes across countryPresident Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said people were intentionally starting fires in the Amazon rainforest, the Pantanal wetland and other areas, putting 48 cities on red alert.WorldAug 26