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Pariah is not a professional engineer

The term, engineer, is often applied laxly, but only licensed professionals are legally entitled to that status.

LEED certification off to vigorous start in 2015

The total number of LEED certified projects in Canada has jumped to 2,252 as the Canadian Green Building Council (CaGBC) reports a healthy start to 2015.

B.C. announces Climate Leadership Team

B.C. Premiere Christy Clark has appointed a Climate Leadership Team to oversee the province’s efforts to combat climate change.

Heat gain from office equipment is overstated

New ASHRAE standard addresses heat gains and cooling needs from the ever-expanding array of office equipment found in commercial buildings.

Hamilton facility wins top AIA green award

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has named a Diamond Schmitt Architects’ building as one of the top ten green projects of 2015.

PEO names new president and council

Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) have appointed a new president and council for the 2015 to 2016 term.

Temporary tax cuts to promote utility mergers

The 2015 Ontario budget lowers the tax penalty on the sale of local distribution companies for a three-year period beginning in 2016.

Canada funds Nova Scotia clean tech projects

Two clean technology projects in Nova Scotia will receive more than $8 million from Canada’s Economic Action Plan investment in SDTC's SD Tech Fund.

Cadillac Fairview wins Green Award of the Year

Cadillac Fairview’s GREEN AT WORK™ National Sustainability Program recently won the Green Award of the Year at the Real Estate Excellence (REX) Awards.

GTA school named earth’s greenest for 2015

After capturing the Canadian title in 2014, Dunbarton High School in Pickering, Ontario, has been named the greenest school on earth for 2015.

Milkweed urged along infrastructure corridors

Spring has sprung in many parts of Canada and scientists are hoping milkweed will too. The David Suzuki Foundation is urging Canadian governments and rail,

Historic Canadian project wins Pioneer Award

The Passive House Institute announced it will hand out this year’s international Pioneer Award to the Saskatchewan Conservation House in Regina. The award honours trailblazing

Canadian cities to take climate change action

Montreal and Vancouver are among 56 cities worldwide to join the Compact of Mayors, committing to transparently register and report their climate change action efforts.

Pembina introduces Alberta Green Condo Guide

The recently released Alberta Green Condo Guide shares how boards and managers can make their buildings more energy efficient and save residents money.

Flammable refrigerants spark safety research

Researchers consider safety issues as flammable refrigerants emerge as a low-GWP option.

Alberta invests in municipal flood mitigation

Grants have been awarded to 21 projects in 16 municipalities across Alberta to support the development of long-term resilience to flood and drought events. The

Canadians unaware of water systems: report

The majority of Canadians are unaware of the condition of water systems outside their own homes, according to the Royal Bank of Canada’s 2015 Canadian