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Feds to conduct mine waste management studies in Que
The federal government is launching two research studies to better manage the waste produced by Quebec's two a...
8/27/2010 | Full Story
New compliance records set by Alta's oil, gas industry: ERCB
In 2009, Alberta's oil and gas industry achieved new records for complying with provincial regulations and red...
8/27/2010 | Full Story
Latest Environmental News
MB communities to reduce GHGs
Several Manitoba communities are one step closer to reducing their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions thanks to th...
9/3/2010 | Full Story
NL university to start waste management research fund
The Newfoundland and Labrador (N.L.) government is giving Memorial University's Leslie Harris Centre of Region...
9/3/2010 | Full Story
Toronto fuel spill update
9/3/2010 | Full Story
BC installs solar-powered border sign, lights
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Ont to switch northern power station from coal to biomass
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EPA Releases Draft Clean Water Strategy To Reduce Pollution, Restore Impaired Waters
9/3/2010 | Full Story
The Canadian Waste & Recycling Expo 2010 coming soon
8/30/2010 | Full Story
CCC appoints new technical advisor
8/30/2010 | Full Story
Aluminum Association announces new members
8/30/2010 | Full Story
RecycleBank launches in two Pennsylvania counties
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University of Toronto improving its sustainability
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Boralex declares cash distribution
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U.S. forest clearing rate down
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Cintas releases new safety training, compliance product line
8/30/2010 | Full Story
Ont invests in species at risk projects
8/27/2010 | Full Story
NL company receives $8,000 to conduct package reduction research
8/27/2010 | Full Story
CCOHS releases new oh&s manual
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Yukon to address melting permafrost
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MB invests in redevelopment of biomedical waste facility
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Cleanup of Toronto fuel spill making headway: Ont MOE
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Ontario proposes rules for offshore wind turbines
Ontario’s burgeoning alternative energy sector is beginning to feel the winds of change. Specifically, proponents of wind energy, only recently cheered by a report giving them a clean bill of health, are now in a funk over provincial...
7/22/2010 | Full Story
British Columbia considering ways of transferring seller liability
The Land Remediation Section of British Columbia’s (B.C.’s) Ministry of Environment is reviewing a U.S. legal firm’s report on ways to enable the seller of a once-contaminated property to transfer any potential liability...
7/22/2010 | Full Story
Convictions
What's New: Manitoba - Occupational health and safety legislation
Workplace Safety and Health Act. Clauses 55(1)(a) and (b) are amended. In force June 17, 2010.
7/22/2010 | Full Story
What's New: Quebec - Occupational health and safety legislation
Highway Safety Code. Sections 648 and 648.1 are amended. Section 648.4 is added. In force June 12, 2010.
Institut national des mines Act. New Act. In force June 28, 2010.
Memorial Day for Persons Killed or Injured on the Job Act. New Act. In...
7/22/2010 | Full Story
Legal Commentary
R v Syncrude Canada Ltd - a case of overstated significance?
On June 25, 2010, Syncrude Canada Ltd. was found guilty on two charges arising out of the death of approximately 1,600 ducks in its settling pond in northern Alberta. The charges were brought pursuant to Alberta's Environmental Protection...
7/22/2010 | Full Story
Bill 89: Que gets tough with directors, officers violating EQA
Bill 89, An Act to amend the Environment Quality Act in order to reinforce compliance, was introduced by the Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment and Parks to the Quebec National Assembly ...
7/6/2010 | Full Story
Reform of environmental approvals in Ontario
On May 17, 2010, the Ontario government introduced Bill 68, the Open for Business Act, 2010, in the Legislature. The Bill proposes amendments to various Ontario statutes, including the Environmental P...
6/4/2010 | Full Story
Clean technologies & Que's residual materials management policy
On November 16, 2009, the Québec Ministry of Sustainable Development, Environment and Parks (MDDEP) published its new Residual Materials Management Policy along with a first Five-Year Action Plan (201...
5/4/2010 | Full Story
Legal Perspective: Cleantech continues to outpace other sectors, M&A activity surges
Despite the recession, the cleantech sector remained strong throughout 2009, especially when compared to other industries. And the cleantech sector is expected to continue expanding and remain dominan...
4/6/2010 | Full Story
Case Studies
R v Syncrude Canada Ltd - a case of overstated significance?
On June 25, 2010, Syncrude Canada Ltd. was found guilty on two charges arising out of the death of approximately 1,600 ducks in its settling pond in northern Alberta. The charges were brought pursuant to Alberta's Environmental Protection...
7/22/2010 | Full Story
Covanta to hold second-quarter conference call
As reported by the Waste Business Journal (www.wastebusinessjournal.com), Covanta Holding Corporation, an inte...
7/19/2010 | Full Story
OPG's Darlington plant strives for 'zero injuries'
The health and safety of employees at every workplace is important, but can be especially challenging when nuc...
6/18/2010 | Full Story
Strategies for reducing GHG emissions in Cdn cities: report
Canadian cities looking to lessen their climate change impact now have a new resource to assist them, as the T...
6/18/2010 | Full Story
Online resource aims to protect mental health of Cdn workers
Canadian workers suffering from psychological health issues in the workplace cost employers billions of dollar...
6/11/2010 | Full Story
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