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Two solar parks break ground in Norfolk County
Published Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:31:25 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attn: Green Technology, Environment, Energy, Business Editors and Reporters Two solar parks break ground in Norfolk County SunEdison Canada and SkyPower Limited will break ground on two solar PV parks (on Port Ryerse Road and Windham Road) in Norfolk County. Called SunE Sky Norfolk I and II, the project...... Click here to read this release
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Share the Road Cycling Coalition Unveils Green Paper on Bicycling for Ontario
Published Fri, 5 Mar 2010 16:03:50 EST Read More
Provincial Cycling Organization Unveils Green Paper on Bicycling for Ontario Advice to Province Includes Creation of $20 million "Ontario Bicycling Investment Fund" Toronto - March 5th, 2010 -- The Share the Road Cycling Coalition (The Coalition) an Ontario-based provincial cycling advocacy organization released today a Green Paper for Bicycling in Ontario entitled "When Ontario Bikes, Ontario Benefits - A Green Paper on Bicycling in Ontario ". The Green Paper's release ...... Click here to read this release
UPDATE - Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Brad Duguid to address BOMA Toronto conservation and demand management workshop
Published Thu, 4 Mar 2010 11:13:21 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attn: Real Estate, Business, Environment, Energy, Conservation Reporters and Editors Energy conservation is good business Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Brad Duguid to address BOMA Toronto conservation and demand management workshop The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) of Toronto will host a workshop in Scarborough outlining the details of its Conservation and Demand Management (CDM) Program. Brad Duguid, recently appointed ...... Click here to read this release
Share the Road Cycling Coalition Unveils Green Paper on Bicycle for Ontario
Published Tue, 2 Mar 2010 16:33:02 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attn: Transportation, Cycling, Sport and City Reporters and Editors Share the Road Cycling Coalition Unveils Green Paper on Bicycle for Ontario The Share the Road Cycling Coalition, an Ontario-based provincial cycling advocacy organization will be releasing a Green Paper ...... Click here to read this release
Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Brad Duguid to address BOMA Toronto conservation and demand management workshop
Published Mon, 1 Mar 2010 10:51:06 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attn: Real Estate, Business, Environment, Energy, Conservation Reporters and Editors Energy conservation is good business Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Brad Duguid to address BOMA Toronto conservation and demand management workshop The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) of Toronto will host a workshop in Scarborough outlining the details of its Conservation and Demand Management (CDM) Program. Brad Duguid, recently appointed Mi...... Click here to read this release
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Melting Snow Could Mean Wasted Energy for Your Home
Published Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:39:45 EST Read More
Melting Snow Could Mean Wasted Energy for Your Home (Toronto, Thursday, February 25) Today's snowfall is the perfect opportunity for GreenSaver to remind homeowners to check their roofs for signs of heat loss. Snow melting patterns can indicate heat loss through your attic. An ideal attic is designed to maintain a temperature consistent with the outside temperature. In the wintertime, an attic should be cold, so snow on your roof is generally a good sign. Attics that are inadequ...... Click here to read this release
Environmental Communication Options (ECO) passes ten year milestone
Published Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:41:54 EST Read More
Environmental Communication Options (ECO) passes ten year milestone Canada’s oldest Environmental Relations firm celebrates a decade in business (Toronto/Sudbury ON, February 23 2010) For ten years, Don Huff has done what he loves running: Environmental Communication Options (ECO’s), Canada’s pioneering Environmental Relations firm. The firm has been successful thanks to Don’s thirty years of experience in the environment, energy and natural resources sectors. His r...... Click here to read this release
Renewable energy approvals and the Green Energy Act
Published Wed, 17 Feb 2010 09:48:17 EST Read More
To the Editor: This is an article from a series of monthly columns by Environmental Law Specialist Dianne Saxe, one of the top 25 environmental lawyers in the world. These articles are available for publishing at no charge, provided Dr. Saxe is cited as the author. She can be contacted at (416) 962 5882 or admin@envirolaw.com. For more information, visit http://envirolaw.com. Renewable energy approvals and the Green Energy Act The Green Energy Act has begun to k...... Click here to read this release
TDSB Taking Action to Go Green
Published Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:16:28 EST Read More
Attn: ASSIGNMENT EDITORS/EDUCATION EDITORS TDSB Taking Action to Go Green Toronto, ON, Tuesday, February 16, 2010 – The TDSB is taking action on an ambitious and comprehensive environmental strategy that will build a sustainable future not just for our schools, but for our city. Go Green: Climate Change Action Plan, approved by Trustees at the February Board meeting, is a comprehensive and actionable plan that will allow quick start projects in our school communities whi...... Click here to read this release
IFMA, Toronto Chapter, and the BOMA Toronto CDM Program Cooperate on Conservation
Published Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:16:17 EST Read More
IFMA, Toronto Chapter, and the BOMA Toronto CDM Program Cooperate on Conservation (February 11, 2010) The BOMA Toronto Conservation & Demand Management (CDM) Program and the International Facilities Management Association (IFMA), Toronto Chapter, are pleased to announce their cooperation in bringing energy conservation information, education and cash incentives to the membership of IFMA. The BOMA CDM Program fully supports the efforts of IFMA in their efforts to bring energy conser...... Click here to read this release
Interview Opportunity - Organic food experts and activists in Toronto for one-day conference
Published Thu, 11 Feb 2010 10:59:28 EST Read More
Interview Opportunity Organic food experts and activists in Toronto for one-day conference (Toronto, February 11, 2010) Canadian Organic Growers (Toronto Chapter) and The Big Carrot are hosting the Your Food, Your Choice conference on February 20th, 2010. Taking place in the University of Toronto Conference Centre at 89 Chestnut St, the conference will focus on local, sustainable food and the potential risks of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). The following speakers ...... Click here to read this release
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FREE info sessions on BOMA Toronto's Conservation and Demand Management Program
Published Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:16:51 EST Read More
Media Release Attn: Environment, Energy, Green Building, Construction, Event Editors FREE info sessions on BOMA Toronto's Conservation and Demand Management Program (Toronto, February, 2010) Building on the momentum of its recently doubled incentives, The Building Owners and Managers Association of the Greater Toronto Area's (BOMA Toronto) Conservation and Demand Management (CDM) Program is continuing with additional dates for its popular information sessions. Almost 300 p...... Click here to read this release
Le gouvernement McGuinty soutient la nation ojibway de Wabigoon Lake
Published Tue, 9 Feb 2010 15:38:55 EST Read More
Un nouveau centre pour petites entreprises crée des possibilités économiques Le gouvernement McGuinty soutient la nation ojibway de Wabigoon Lake Un nouveau centre pour petites entreprises soutient l’économie locale et la création d’emplois dans la nation ojibway de Wabigoon Lake. Le centre a été construit pour aider les entrepreneurs locaux de la Première nation et créer des emplois pour les membres de la Première nation. Ce centre pour petites entrepris...... Click here to read this release
McGuinty Government Supports Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation
Published Tue, 9 Feb 2010 15:31:39 EST Read More
New Small Business Centre Creating Economic Opportunities McGuinty Government Supports Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation (Tuesday, February 9, 2010) A new small business centre in Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation is supporting the local economy and job creation. The centre was constructed to help local First Nation entrepreneurs and create employment opportunities for members of the First Nation. The 4,200 square foot small business centre is: • Creating employment opportunitie...... Click here to read this release
Straight from the Heart art exhibition and auction returns to Creative Spirit Arts Centre
Published Fri, 5 Feb 2010 12:13:08 EST Read More
For Immediate Release Artists Helping Artists "Straight From the Heart" Art Exhibition & Auction Returns Opens: Saturday, February, 6th Final silent auction and live auction bids: 3-4 p.m. Sat. 13th Hours: Tues., - Sat., 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Where: Creative Spirit Art Centre, 999 Dovercourt Road (Dovercourt & Hallam, 1 block south of Dupont and 1 block west of Ossington) ARTISTS: Carl Beam, Richard Gorman, Mendelson Joe, William Ro...... Click here to read this release
BOMA Toronto Conservation and Demand Management (CDM) Program launches online incentive application and ‘case study’ system
Published Wed, 3 Feb 2010 16:33:02 EST Read More
BOMA Toronto Conservation and Demand Management (CDM) Program launches online incentive application and ‘case study’ system (Toronto, Feb 4, 2010) The BOMA CDM Program incentive application process and its overall website experience have been significantly enhanced. All BOMA CDM Program applications for electricity conservation incentives can now be done completely online at www.bomacdm.com – there is no need to leave the website. A compo...... Click here to read this release
Corporate Knights unveils list of Canada's most sustainable cities
Published Wed, 3 Feb 2010 09:13:43 EST Read More
Vancouver tops list of Canada's most sustainable cities Toronto and Yellowknife take top spots in large and small city categories (Toronto ON, Feb. 3, 2010) Vancouver, BC gets a gold medal for its leadership in urban sustainability. The fourth annual Corporate Knights Most Sustainable Cities Ranking recognizes Toronto, ON as first in the Big City category, Vancouver, BC as first in the Medium City category and overall ranking, and Yellowknife, NT as first in the Small Ci...... Click here to read this release
Albertans understand the value of home energy efficiency and are supportive of a better building code in order to get it
Published Tue, 2 Feb 2010 11:11:17 EST Read More
Media Release Albertans understand the value of home energy efficiency and are supportive of a better building code in order to get it (Calgary, Feb. 2, 2010) A poll of Alberta consumers, commissioned by the Pembina Institute, NAIMA Canada and the Consumers Council of Canada, illustrates the very strong interest Albertans have in home energy efficiency and their support for an updated provincial building code. 96% of Albertans surveyed responded that household energy cons...... Click here to read this release
Interview Opportunity - Poll shows Albertans support more energy efficient homes and an updated provincial building code
Published Tue, 2 Feb 2010 10:15:02 EST Read More
Attn: News, real estate and housing editors Interview Opportunity Poll shows Albertans support more energy efficient homes and an updated provincial building code Jesse Row, Director, Sustainable Communities Group at the Pembina Institute is available in Calgary for interviews. Mr. Row can speak to the following points: • The benefits of energy efficient homes • Poll results • How urban and rural Albertans both support increased energy efficiency standards ...... Click here to read this release
Haiti receives solar technology from GreenSaver
Published Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:25:34 EST Read More
Haiti receives solar technology from GreenSaver (Thursday, January 28, 2010) Haiti’s humanitarian crisis had dominated media coverage for the past two weeks. The scale of the devastation is overwhelming, even from half a world away. Canadians have been very generous, donating as much money, time and resources as they can, and GreenSaver is eager to do its part. For the month of February, $10 from every ecoEnergy D assessment booked with GreenSaver will go directly into a fund f...... Click here to read this release
Canadian Organic Growers and The Big Carrot host Toronto conference on genetically modified food
Published Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:39:21 EST Read More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Your Food Your Choice:Grounds for Change: Canadian Organic Growers (Toronto Chapter) and The Big Carrot Natural Food Market join forces to bring Toronto a one-day Conference examining the potential dangers of Genetically Modified Food. Champions of local, sustainable food initiatives come together for a one day conference to educate and empower citizens in the fight against genetically engineered foods (GMOs). WHERE: University of Toronto Conference...... Click here to read this release
Corporate Knights Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations Announced in Davos
Published Tue, 26 Jan 2010 22:17:27 EST Read More
Media Release Corporate Knights Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations Announced in Davos Over 70% of top companies on sustainable path a full list of the Global 100 is available by clicking on Download Original Release to the right DAVOS, SWITZERLAND, (embargoed until 12.01 a.m. EST) January 27, 2010 – Corporate Knights, the magazine for clean capitalism, announced its sixth annual Global 100 list of the most sustainable large corporations in the world. Th...... Click here to read this release
UPDATE: GreenSaver extends federal home renovation tax credit
Published Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:12:15 EST Read More
Media Release GreenSaver extends federal home renovation tax credit (Monday, January 25, Toronto ON) “It’s never too late to save energy”, Greg Labbe, Director of GreenSaver’s Responsible Renovations division, declared. “Our Responsible Renovation division will be waiving the GST on labour and materials for energy efficient retrofits booked or completed by February 28, 2010. We’re giving procrastinators a month’s grace!” GreenSaver’s Responsible Renovatio...... Click here to read this release
Canadian LED lights installed at Rocky Mountain landmark
Published Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:42:28 EST Read More
Media Release Canadian LED lights installed at Rocky Mountain landmark (January 25, 2010, Banff, Alberta) The Banff Park Museum, a Canadian landmark, is now more prominent as it basks in the glow of newly installed energy efficient light emitting diode (LED) exterior lights. Completed just before the Olympic Torch Relay passed through Banff, the 73 exterior lights enhance security around the museum and highlight the exterior of the recently restored wood structure. The c...... Click here to read this release
A failure to renew federal support for renewable energy will send jobs and investment to the U.S.
Published Mon, 25 Jan 2010 10:27:18 EST Read More
A failure to renew federal support for renewable energy will send jobs and investment to the U.S. Despite a global economic recession, renewable energy development in Canada continued to charge ahead in 2009. A record 950 MW of wind energy was installed - representing more than $2 billion in investment and thousands of jobs - and Canada's installed wind energy capacity has now increased ten-fold in the last six years. Other renewable energy technologies also had strong years. ...... Click here to read this release
GreenSaver extends federal home renovation tax credit
Published Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:15:03 EST Read More
Media Release GreenSaver rewards procrastinators in GTA and Golden Horseshoe (Friday, January 22, Toronto ON) “It’s never too late to save energy”, Greg Labbe, Director of GreenSaver’s Responsible Renovations division, declared. “Our Responsible Renovation division will be waiving the GST on labour and materials for energy efficient retrofits booked or completed by February 28, 2010. We’re giving procrastinators a month’s grace!” GreenSaver’s Responsible Renova...... Click here to read this release
CRS Electronics Receives Interest Free Loan From Government of Canada
Published Tue, 19 Jan 2010 09:03:08 EST Read More
CRS Electronics Receives Interest Free Loan From Government of Canada (January 18 2010, Welland ON) - CRS Electronics Inc. ("CRS"), (TSX-V:LED), an inventor, developer and manufacturer of LED lighting, is pleased to report that the Southern Ontario Development Program (SODP) has granted an interest free loan to the Company to a maximum amount of $825,595. The Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, made the announcem...... Click here to read this release
Corporate Knights proposes a game-changing solution to shatter the glass ceiling at board and executive levels
Published Wed, 13 Jan 2010 09:59:08 EST Read More
Interview Opportunity Attention News/Business/National/Careers/Diversity Reporters and Assignment Editors Corporate Knights proposes a game-changing solution to shatter the glass ceiling at board and executive levels (Toronto, Canada, January 13, 2010) Corporate Knights (CK) has developed a compelling strategy for corporate Canada to make board-level diversity a key plank of its future strategic development, the magazine says in a seminal white paper launched today. "Wit...... Click here to read this release
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