Belleville homeless facility, Grace Inn Shelter, set to open in early December
Belleville homeless shelter opening in December. Continue reading
Sustainable
Nova Scotia tables bill aiming for net-zero carbon footprint by 2050
By Jeremy Keefe Digital Broadcast Journalist
The province’s environment minister has introduced a new bill that aims to fight climate change by setting lofty emissions-reduction targets. Continue reading
‘Eco-friendly general store’ aiming to fill gap in Regina’s sustainable market
Regina’s only “eco-friendly general store” has recently expanded after filling an absence in the city’s sustainable retail market. Continue reading
What is cutting into the growing Christmas tree market?
“We’ve been coming to tree farms since we were kids. We wanted to start that family tradition with my young family too.” Continue reading
Cohousing complex in Saskatoon pursuing Passive House certification
By Nicole Stillger Reporter
Radiance Cohousing in Saskatoon is looking to be Canada’s first co-housing development to achieve Passive House certification. Continue reading
Meet the people who are rejecting single-use plastics and waste in London
A growing group of Londoners are making very conscious decisions not to generate waste or recycling. Continue reading
Peterborough area farmers urge more preservation of agricultural land
Steve Duff, chief economist with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, said the Peterborough area has plenty of farmland, but much of it is not being actively used. Continue reading
Sustainable tiny home to draw eco-tourism to Chippewas of the Thames First Nation
The project, a collaboration between Chief Myeengun Henry and Building Better, is using five acres of reserve land to showcase sustainable building and living technologies. Continue reading
Peterborough neighbourhoods selected for new sustainable landscaping program
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Two Peterborough neighbourhoods are part of a new Sustainable Urban Neighbourhoods program focused on sustainable landscaping. Continue reading
B.C. to restore ferry service on Central Coast
The British Columbia government has announced a new economic agreement with the province’s Assembly of First Nations as well as a ferry service to boost aboriginal tourism. Continue reading