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LEED International welcomes new members

Six new member organizations have been added to the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) LEED International Roundtable. The newest crop includes The Energy and Resources

Saskatchewan adopts new environmental code

Saskatchewan has adopted an innovative environmental code, reflecting the province’s new results-based approach to environmental regulation. Project developers will adhere to the same environmental standards

CUI hands out 15th Annual Brownie Awards

The Canadian Urban Institute (CUI) recently handed out the 15th Annual Brownie Awards at a gala in Toronto’s Regent Park neighbourhood. As previously reported, Eric

WaterTAP and AEC partner with China

As part of Premiere Kathleen Wynne’s trade mission to China, two Canadian environmental groups have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the China Energy

AIBC Van Island names Eddie Williams chair

Eddie Williams, principal of Steller Architectural Consulting, is the new chair of the AIBC Vancouver Island chapter.

OPG unveils new Darlington Energy Complex

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) recently unveiled its newly refurbished Darlington Energy Complex as part of a mid-year project to replace major reactor components and upgrade

Green Garage Certification launches

Property and facility managers now have access to a new certification program recognizing high standards in sustainable parking facilities. The Green Parking Council (GPC), a

Aluminum smelting project wins big PMI award

A new aluminum smelting technology developed in Quebec has won the prestigious 2014 Project Management Institute’s (PMI) Project of the Year Award. Rio Tinto Alcan

Doug Webber wins CaGBC leadership award

Doug Webber, executive vice-president at Halsall Associates, was recently presented with an Individual Award as part of the Canadian Green Building Council’s (CaGBC) 2014 Innovation

Niagara Parks Commission partners with CWF

The Niagara Parks Commission (NPC) and the Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) have teamed up to collaborate on conservation, public outreach activities and educational programs. Through

Québec gains major LEED industrial complex

The construction of a major LEED complex, consisting of industrial and commercial condos in Laval, Qué., is now underway as Cosoltec and Fonds immobilier de

Johannesburg to attempt car-free lifestyle

The potential for ecomobile alternatives to fossil fuel transport will be the focus of the world’s second Ecomobility World Festival, to take place in Johannesburg,

NAFA announces Clean Air Award recipients

The National Air Filtration Association (NAFA) presented several Canadian building owners and managers with Clean Air Awards at its annual conference in Aspen, Colorado. The

CIBC among world’s greenest banks

CIBC has been designated of one of the world’s greenest banks, according to Bloomberg Markets magazine. Along with 20 other banks, CIBC’s rank is based

Global conference propels biodiversity targets

A global assembly of various governments around the world to discuss progress in meeting biodiversity targets for 2020 recently commenced in Pyeongchang, Gangwon Province, Republic

CUI names Eric Pringle 2014 Brownfielder

Eric Pringle, president of the Canadian Brownfields Network (CBN), is the 2014 Brownfielder of the year. Principal of a major environmental consulting firm and long-time

CIQS names new board members for 2014/2015

The Canadian Institute of Quality Surveyors (CIQS) named new board and executive committee members at its annual general meeting in Markham, Ont. Dave Burns, principal