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ESG in construction hasn’t stalled, it’s shifting gears

Daily Commercial News — Wed, 21 May 2025 08:10:18 +0000

Only a few years ago, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) mandates were top of mind for corporations. Most had felt the pressure to publicly address what had been perceived as major shortcomings in corporate behaviour. ESG statements issued by companies were intended to outline progress in three areas: Efforts to measure and contain their impact […]

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Ontario electricity produced with rising percentage of greenhouse-gas-emitting power

Daily Commercial News — Fri, 16 May 2025 10:00:48 +0000

TORONTO — Ontario’s electricity is now being produced with the highest percentage of greenhouse-gas-emitting power since coal plants were operating in the province. The Independent Electricity System Operator recently posted its 2024 year in review, which contains a breakdown of how much electricity was produced from various sources. It shows that last year 16 per […]

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B.C.’s low snowpack, melt signal drought, raising concern for hydro power

Daily Commercial News — Thu, 15 May 2025 11:00:36 +0000

VANCOUVER — Drier, warmer weather in much of British Columbia last month has contributed to an early melt, raising concern for widespread drought this summer, the province’s latest snowpack and water supply bulletin says. The drought, in turn, is curtailing B.C.’s ability to generate hydroelectricity, where most of the province’s power comes from, said former […]

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AFN chief calls for review of natural resource deals amid talk of Alberta separation

Daily Commercial News — Wed, 14 May 2025 11:05:47 +0000

EDMONTON — The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations is calling for a federal review of nearly century-old natural resource transfer agreements in response to Alberta’s government opening the door to a separation referendum. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has introduced a bill that, if passed, would make it far easier for Albertans to […]

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Enbridge CEO ‘completely enthused’ by conversation around energy in Canada, U.S.

Daily Commercial News — Wed, 14 May 2025 10:00:12 +0000

CALGARY — The chief executive of pipeline builder Enbridge Inc. says he’s encouraged by how governments in both Canada and the United States are recognizing the need to build oil and gas projects more quickly. “I’m completely enthused about it,” Greg Ebel told analysts on a conference call recently to discuss the company’s latest financial […]

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Engineers, roadbuilders reiterate call for increased RCA in projects

Daily Commercial News — Wed, 14 May 2025 08:05:15 +0000

TORONTO — A recent session hosted as part of the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) development series discussed how the increased use of Recycled Crushed Aggregates (RCA) can lower construction project costs and carbon emissions. It comes as more associations and stakeholders come forward urging government to streamline and harmonize design specifications as well […]

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B.C. judge orders limit in tailings dam deposits at Mount Polley mine

Daily Commercial News — Tue, 13 May 2025 11:00:23 +0000

VANCOUVER — The Supreme Court in British Columbia has ordered that the Mount Polley mine limit the tailings it can deposit into its storage facility while a First Nation challenges an addition to the dam in court. The court’s decision orders the Mount Polley Mining Corp. not to deposit mine tailings that would require the […]

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Ontario First Nation seeks emergency relief in Federal Court over water crisis

Daily Commercial News — Tue, 13 May 2025 10:00:11 +0000

KENORA, ONT. — A First Nation in northwestern Ontario is seeking $200 million in emergency relief from the federal government to address the “critical” state of its water and sewage system as part of legal action launched in Federal Court, lawyers for the community said recently. Pikangikum First Nation submitted a motion asking the court […]

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Quebec lends forest fire teams to battle Saskatchewan and Ontario blazes

Daily Commercial News — Mon, 12 May 2025 13:49:05 +0000

DRYDEN, ONT. — Quebec’s forest fire prevention agency says it is sending reinforcements to Ontario and Saskatchewan to help teams fight several forest and brush fires. Two CL-415 firefighting aircraft and their crews will head to Dryden, Ont., while two other of the same aircraft will head to Meadow Lake, Sask. Quebec’s forest fire prevention […]

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B.C. invests $19 million in 64 new forestry projects that reduce wildfire risk

Daily Commercial News — Wed, 07 May 2025 11:05:41 +0000

VICTORIA – The Province of B.C. is putting $19 million towards 64 new Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC) supported projects that are meant to reduce wildfire risk, enhance forest health and get more fibre into the hands of mills and energy producers. The projects will take place in all eight of the province’s natural […]

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Two Montreal towers with very different futures

Daily Commercial News — Wed, 07 May 2025 08:35:45 +0000

One is a former commercial office building in downtown Montreal, judged too complex to convert into residential. The other is a 23-storey tower in the heart of a redeveloped Radio-Canada plaza now slated to be repurposed. Each represents the push-and-pull of today’s urban redevelopment. The first building, at 625 René-Lévesque Blvd. W., has been described […]

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Crop construction: Hemp a viable insulation material says B.C. developer

Daily Commercial News — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 11:05:07 +0000

Hemp is one of the most useful crops in the world. The leaves, flowers and seeds of the plant are used extensively in the food and cosmetic industries. But developer Wilden Group has found another use. The company used hemp to insulate a five-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom, net-zero-ready home in a master-planned community near Kelowna. “Building with […]

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