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EllisDon partners with Phil app to cut carbon from construction waste removal
EllisDon aims to cut carbon from waste removal with Phil app
Construction firm EllisDon is tapping into a construction waste marketplace on an app called Phil, which is geared toward reducing cost and carbon from its subcontractors. Phil simplifies the search for subcontractors who can source, utilize and transport excess materials.
$650M Ottawa BESS project sparks controversy
Brookfield Renewable Power Inc., through Evolugen, is seeking approval for a $650-million battery energy storage system (BESS) in Ottawa. Neighbours say they’re concerned about the potential for a fire that would contaminate well water and damage the environment.
Vale plans $325M battery material plant in Quebec
While others are taking a step back, Brazilian mining giant Vale is making inroads into Quebec's battery industry by unveiling plans to build a $325-million nickel sulphate production complex in the Bécancour industrial park.
Feds release final anti-greenwashing guidelines
The federal Competition Bureau has released its final anti-greenwashing guidelines. The new Competition Act provisions dealing with greenwashing require that companies’ environmental claims be based on “adequate and proper testing” and “proper substantiation in accordance with an internationally recognized methodology”.
Canada Nickel, NetCarb partner on carbon sequestration tech
Canada Nickel has announced a strategic partnership with Australia-based NetCarb to collaborate on the commercialization of NetCarb’s carbon sequestration technology. NetCarb's technology could enhance the carbon sequestration potential of ultramafic mineralization by more than tenfold, according to Canada Nickel.
Anaergia inks contract for South Korea biogas facility
Anaergia (ANRG-T) subsidiary Anaergia Singapore has signed a conditional contract to design and construct a biogas plant in South Korea. The contract includes a main agreement of approximately $30 million, alongside a supplementary agreement worth around $10 million.
Exro announces progress on strategic plan
Calgary-based cleantech company Exro Technologies (EXRO-T) has satisfied the first set of milestones under its US$30-million credit facility and has received the initial US$2-million draw. Its board has also approved its 2025 operating budget.
‘Wind West’ offshore energy plan wins conditional support
Two leading environmental groups – Sierra Club Canada and the Ecology Action Centre – are giving a thumbs up to Nova Scotia’s ambitious plan to dramatically expand its fledgling offshore wind energy industry. But both groups were quick to add caveats.
VinFast will close half of its 10 stores in Canada
Vietnam-based electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer VinFast is planning to close half of its 10 corporate stores in Canada. The move is apparently due to a decline in consumers choosing EVs, as well as cuts to federal and provincial green rebates.
EVs aren’t being forced on Canadians - they're being withheld
OPINION: Canadians are some of the richest inhabitants on Earth, so why are we turning into a technological backwater? Why can we not access so many of the lower-cost, high-quality EVs being sold to consumers in so many other countries?
Edmonton cracks down on EV charging cable theft
According to Edmonton police, there have been 168 cases of copper wire theft so far this year. Seven involve EV charging stations — specifically the charging cables — with damages totalling $20,000.
Investors dump Tesla on bet Trump may lash out at Musk
Investors bought billions of dollars of Tesla (TSLA-Q) stock after Donald Trump was elected U.S. president on a bet that politics were more important than profits. In three hours Thursday, they learned yet again how dangerous that gamble could be.
Oilsands emissions intensity falls for sixth year
Canada’s oilsands industry reduced its emissions per barrel for the sixth straight year in 2023, even as one growing portion of the sector moved in the opposite direction, according to Alberta government data released last week.
Conservation Authority’s new HQ leads by example
Not only does the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority’s new building possess the aroma of a spruce forest, it has an ideology, a purpose and an ethos hewn into mass timber, advanced energy efficiency and other green building certifications.
Ontario proposing to loosen blue box regulations
The Ontario government is proposing to loosen the rules of its blue box program, offering more leeway to waste producers to hit their recycling targets, scrapping expansion plans and allowing more materials to be burned instead.
Vancouver fashion brand turns plants into sustainable style
In Briiskie Bobbins’ downtown Vancouver boutique, there’s more to the metallic corsets and sumptuous blouses than meets the eye. Those corsets are crafted from pineapple leather, and the blouses are sewn from orange peel satin.
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Aug 14 2025
Toronto Metro Hall
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Oct 03 2025
Toronto, Canada
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Oct 06 2025
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