Electric

• Noise from REM train line ‘absolutely very loud’ for those living near tracks

  Many people living near the tracks of the REM train line to the South Shore complain the noise remains a major disturbance and is diminishing their quality of life.

  Canada

  Sep 12, 2023
  
• No more ‘legal grey zone’ as electric scooters get green light on Quebec roads

  The new legislation is an amendment to Quebec's Highway Safety Code, providing a legal framework for all electric motorized vehicles.

  Traffic

  Jul 7, 2023
  
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• Experts predict new carbon tax will increase EV demand in Atlantic Canada

  They expect the interest in EVs will continue to climb now that the carbon tax is driving up fuel costs. But a question remains: can the Atlantic provinces keep up with the demand?

  Canada

  Jul 4, 2023
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• Demand for electric vehicle chargers exceeding what’s available: NB Power

  For many EV owners, the charging network is not keeping pace with sales, meaning there are more of them on the road with no increased charging capacity.

  Environment

  May 2, 2023
• Kelowna, B.C. couple transforms home after taking advantage of FortisBC rebates

  Roughly $14.5 million of FortisBC’s 2023 investment is going towards targeting electric efficiency programs for their electric customers in the Southern Interior.

  Environment

  Apr 24, 2023
• Saskatchewan, New Brunswick announce nuclear power partnership

  Saskatchewan and New Brunswick have officially entered a formal partnership on small modular reactor (SMR) development.

  Canada

  Apr 17, 2023
• Penticton Clean Energy Expo exhibits sustainability

  The expo - featuring a variety of information booths - from solar energy to electric cars and bikes, and even demonstrations on how to make your home more energy efficient.

  Consumer

  Oct 1, 2022
• Harbour Air’s electric seaplane makes first test flight from B.C. mainland to Vancouver Island

  The prototype, the world's first fully-electric commercial aircraft, made its maiden test flight in 2019.

  Economy

  Aug 19, 2022
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• Guelph, Wellington, Ont. part of electric vehicle charging station strategy

  A southwestern Ontario EV charging network strategy would plan out where charging stations should be located along a corridor that stretches from the 401 to the Bruce Peninsula.

  Environment

  Jul 28, 2022
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• B.C. mine’s electrified trucks a Canadian first, with goal of net-zero GHG emissions

  The system electrifies mining trucks with trolley wires and poles similar to those used on transit buses power buses in urban centres, but on a giant scale.

  Economy

  Jun 10, 2022