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Contaminated Sites: Contemplating best practices and policies to

WebCanada’s record on contaminated sites cleanups has been controversial at times. The notorious Sydney Tar Ponds in Nova Scotia comes to mind. However, it has …

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GHD selected as contractor for Port Hope project, Canada's largest

WebGHD, one of the world’s leading professional services companies, along with its partner and project lead, Bird Construction, received a limited notice to proceed with …

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PFAS in Canadian Provinces: Where are the environmental …

Web1518. Per- and polyfluoroalkylated substances ( PFAS) are all around us, in many places. You can find these persistent contaminants in our soils, water, and in our …

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University of Ottawa appoints director of planetary health

WebAs part of the University of Ottawa’s efforts in sustainability and social accountability, the Faculty of Medicine has appointed Dr. Husein Moloo as Director of …

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Trees for Life plants 400 trees in honour of healthcare workers

WebThe Trees for Life organization has planted a commemorative grove of 400 trees at the Sherway Trail, adjacent to The Trillium Health Queensway Health Centre, in …

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Canada's cornerstone environmental law delivers right to a healthy

WebImportantly, adds Masterson, Bill S-5 introduces a legislative recognition of the right to a healthy environment in the preamble of the Act, in keeping with CIAC’s own …

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Renewable energy transfer project to supply power to hospital

WebNoventa Energy Partners announced the delivery of the world’s largest raw wastewater energy transfer project at Toronto Western Hospital. The $38 million project, …

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International Conference on Climate Change and Health

Web2 days 8 hours. Mobile eTicket. We are delighted to announce the 2024 International Conference on Climate Change and Health (2024ICCCH), a global event …

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New soil relocation rules now in effect for British Columbia

WebThe British Columbia Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy has released new regulations for soil relocation in B.C. effective March 1, 2023. The …

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Environment Minister announces new Nature Champions Network

WebThis week, from August 22 to 26, 2023, Canada is hosting the Seventh Assembly of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) in Vancouver, British Columbia. The …

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Indigenous Council to play key role in advancing clean energy …

WebIn April 2022, Canada announced $300 million in funding to support communities launching clean energy projects such as wind, solar, geothermal, hydro and …

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New managing director for Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation

WebCaroline Metz, new managing director for economics and resiliency at the Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation. In her most recent role with Sinai Health, she led …

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Making Meaningful Progress: Indigenous inclusivity in the …

WebSolutions and next steps . ECO Canada’s National Workforce Strategy identifies 12 solutions to help bridge the environmental talent gaps with recognition of the …

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Canada moving forward with single-use plastics ban

WebThe Government of Canada is moving forward with a comprehensive plan to address plastic pollution in the long term that includes a ban on certain harmful single …

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North Bay Reaches $20 million PFAS Cleanup Agreement with DND

WebThe $20 million-contribution agreement will see DND provide up to $19.4 million over six years toward the airport PFAS cleanup, including study, removal, and …

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E-Waste Woes: Five ways Canadians can increase e-waste …

WebThe private sector and non-profit sector can each play a crucial role and encourage people to bump up e-waste recycling rates in several ways: Introduce …

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Top100 Projects: Large clean infrastructure initiatives in Canada

WebThe 100 largest public sector infrastructure projects under development have reached $273 billion, according to ReNew Canada’s latest Top100 Projects report. …

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COVID-19 Business Re-Occupancy Risk Assessment Strategies

Web875. One of Canada’s largest environmental, engineering, building science, and health & safety consulting firms recently hosted a webinar – COVID-19 Business Re …

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