Major corporate moves shake up environmental engineering sector
Two new corporate shuffles made headlines in recent weeks with Quebec-based Englobe’s acquisition of Alberta-based MPE Engineering Ltd., and the merger of Calder Engineering Ltd. and Ecometrix Inc., both based in Ontario.
Englobe announces the acquisition of Western Canadian firm MPE
This acquisition will strengthen and diversify Englobe’s talents, footprint and depth of expertise across Canada.
This old coal power plant will be transformed into a 15-minute neighborhood
For more than four decades, a massive coal power plant sat on the shore of Lake Ontario in the Toronto suburb of Mississauga, with hulking towers that were visible from miles away.
First-of-its-kind map outlines Canada’s future flood zones
The first flood map of its kind demonstrates how low-lying areas of some of Canada’s major cities could become flooded within the next 80 years.
Stantec to acquire select Cardno businesses to grow environmental services
Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, announced it has entered into share purchase agreements to acquire the North America and Asia Pacific engineering and consulting groups of Cardno Limited.
Toronto plans to turn ‘glorious’ garbage incinerator heritage site into downtown community hub
The Wellington Destructor, the old garbage incinerator in downtown Toronto, is set to undergo a full blown trash-to-treasure transformation.
Infrastructure Ontario market update highlights key P3 projects
The province of Ontario released Infrastructure Ontario’s (IO) Fall 2021 P3 Market Update, highlighting 38 major infrastructure projects that use the public-private partnership (P3) model.
Ontario Helps Industrial Sites Become “Investment Ready” Sooner
Today, the Ontario government launches a pilot program to help municipalities and landowners prepare industrial sites for investments that will drive regional growth and job creation.
Special to the DCN: The dirt on environmental cleanup: Part three, community engagement
This Special to the DCN three-part series on what you need to know to hire the right contractor for your next big remediation project began with an article differentiating between a consultant versus a contractor.
Special to the DCN: The dirt on environmental cleanup — Part two, experience is key
When it comes to environmental remediation, it could be a simple “dig and dump” project or it could require a multi-disciplinary approach. Either way, the key to a successful project is having the right team of experts for the job.
Special to the DCN: The dirt on environmental cleanup — Part one, where to start
When it comes to environmental remediation, no two jobs are alike. It could be a simple “dig and dump,” or it could require a multi-disciplinary approach with a variety of remedial technologies and project partners.
Environmental, emotional and process remediations needed for Keno Hill area
As Keno City grapples with the imminent loss of its waste transfer station and other services, local outcry dovetails with problems caused by renewed mining in the region.
The village of Endicott in Broome County, New York was the birthplace of IBM, so it was painful when the firm left town nearly two decades ago to avoid paying real estate taxes.
New B.C. guidelines help engineers, geoscientists to integrate natural asset management
Newly-published professional practice guidelines from the provincial regulator aim to ensure that British Columbia’s engineering and geoscience professionals are considering natural asset management in their planning and decision-making processes...
Action Required: Reporting of Any Interest in Land Held in BC
On or before November 30, 2021, every relevant corporation, relevant trust, or relevant partnership (each, a “Reporting Body”) holding a registered interest in land in British Columbia is required to complete and file a Transparency Report under the Land Owner Transparency Act (“LOTA”), unless...
City and Province Reach Agreement on Foundry Site in West Don Lands
For many residents of the West Don Lands, and those who care about the built heritage of Toronto generally, January and February of this year were a bit of a rough ride as a crew began demolition work on the Dominion Foundry at 153 through185 Eastern Avenue near River Street.
Nearly half of Ontario’s municipal infrastructure needs repair: Report
A report from the Financial Accountability Office of Ontario (FAO) estimates 55 per cent of municipal assets are in a state of good repair, with the remaining 45 per cent not in a state of good repair. The current cost to bring municipal assets into a state of good repair is about $52 billion.
Nearly half of Ontario’s municipal infrastructure needs repair: FAO report
A report from the Financial Accountability Office of Ontario (FAO) estimates 55 per cent of municipal assets are in a state of good repair, with the remaining 45 per cent not in a state of good repair. The current cost to bring municipal assets into a state of good repair is about $52 billion.
Northern Sask. Mine Cleanup to Cost Roughly $1.6M
The Saskatchewan government has a price tag for cleaning up an abandoned northern mine. The provincial government is paying two companies roughly $1.6 million to remediate the former Newcor gold mine near Creighton.
Doug Ford’s government fast-tracks huge futuristic development near Lake Simcoe
The province has accepted a particular order to fast-track a improvement in Innisfil that can convert farm fields right into a futuristic transit-oriented improvement surrounded by concentric rings of condominiums and townhouses.
