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.
Recommendations released for Canada’s First National Infrastructure Assessment
Recommendations have been released for Moving Forward on the National Infrastructure Assessment, which summarizes consultation findings to inform the National Infrastructure Assessment.
Canada announces Active Transportation Fund
Government of Canada announced the country’s first-ever federal strategy and fund dedicated to building active transportation trails and pathways.
Women’s Work: How to Empower More Women to Enter and Stay in the Environment Sector
The scarcity of women in the environment sector and working in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) positions is an ongoing concern.
Investments into Science-Based Solutions for Smart, Healthy Cities
Over 80 per cent of Canadians lives in cities. Our health depends on environmental factors such as air quality, transportation options, and access to healthy food, green space, safe and affordable housing, and social services.
Supporting Canada as a global leader in environmental workforce solutions
For environmental organizations across Canada, the cost and sometime lengthy process of hiring can be difficult. ECO Canada’s employment programs offer support by providing wage subsidies of up to 80 per cent to eligible environmental employers across Canada.
Maximizing Government Funding and SR&ED
Federal and provincial governments have recently topped up existing funding and introduced new programs to incentivize businesses to develop environmental technologies, restore jobs, and sustainably scale up globally.
ECO Canada, the steward of the Canadian environmental workforce, has recently released “A Green Economic Recovery...
Riders on the storm: 2019 momentum carries SLR to robust 2020
As SLR Consulting released its figures for FY19, the year that changed everything – 2020 – was already drawing to a close.
