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A bridge to nowhere: Natural gas will not lead Canada to a sustainable energy future
September 14, 2022 The Canadian PressBy Amy Janzwood, SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Political Science, University of British Columbia and Heather Millar, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, University of New Brunswick – THE CONVERSATION This article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent…
Phasing out gas generation by 2030 would lead to blackouts, higher bills, report says
October 7, 2021 The Canadian PressTORONTO – Ontario’s electricity system operator says phasing out natural gas generation by 2030 would result in rotating blackouts and higher electricity bills. The Independent Electricity System Operator examined the idea after 31 municipal councils in the province called for…
Canadian inflation perks up for first time since January, hits 1.2% in July
August 18, 2017 Andy Blatchford - THE CANADIAN PRESSOTTAWA – Inflation picked up its pace last month for the first time since January as the annualized rate accelerated to 1.2 per cent, Statistics Canada said Friday. The latest inflation number increased from its June reading of one per…
Government of Canada to develop a national Zero-Emissions Vehicle Strategy by 2018
May 26, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterThe Government of Canada announced on Friday that it will develop a national Zero-Emissions Vehicle Strategy by 2018. Marc Garneau, the Minister of Transport, and Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, said in a statement from Transport…
Diminishing Diesel
May 1, 2017 Peter Hatges, Managing Director, KPMG Corporate Finance Inc. and National Sector Leader, KPMG in CanadaThe future of the diesel engine is up in the air due to concerns over nitrogen oxide emissions, the touting of fuel cells and the availability of liquefied natural gas.
Buildings evacuated after massive fire breaks out in midtown Toronto
February 15, 2017 Liam Casey - THE CANADIAN PRESSTORONTO – Firefighters continued to pour water on a massive and “hazardous” blaze in midtown Toronto early Wednesday, several hours after the fire began and forced the evacuation of surrounding buildings. Division Cmdr. Len Stadler said the fire at The…
5.1 earthquake likely caused by wastewater disposal: U.S. Geological Survey
October 24, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterFAIRVIEW, Okla. – The third-largest earthquake in Oklahoma was likely triggered by underground disposal of wastewater from oil and natural gas production, the United States Geological Survey found in a report issued Monday. The magnitude 5.1 quake that struck northwest…
Ontario will spend up to $8.3 billion to fight climate change, offer incentives
June 7, 2016 Keith Leslie - THE CANADIAN PRESSTORONTO – Ontario’s action plan on climate change will include financial incentives to get cleaner, more efficient cars and trucks on the roads and to convince homeowners and businesses to lower their carbon footprints, The Canadian Press has learned. The…
Climate change scientists ask federal government to reject B.C. LNG project
May 30, 2016 Gemma Karstens-Smith - THE CANADIAN PRESSVANCOUVER – Dozens of international climate scientists are calling on the Canadian government to reject a proposed liquefied natural gas project in northwestern British Columbia, saying it would have dire environmental effects. Ninety academics from Canada, the United States, Australia…
Ontario to spend $100 million to introduce renewable natural gas to energy mix
May 26, 2016 The Canadian PressTORONTO – Ontario plans to spend up to $100 million over four years to support the introduction of so-called renewable natural gas to help battle climate change. Methane released from landfills, residential green bins, manure, sewage treatment plants and waste…
Alberta reviews Fort McMurray wildfire re-entry plan as flames spread north
May 17, 2016 The Canadian PressFORT MCMURRAY, Alta. – The Alberta government is taking a second look at its plan to allow people to return home to Fort McMurray after explosions damaged some homes in the city and a raging wildfire spread north toward oilsands…
Ontario Liberals won’t confirm published details of Climate Change Action Plan
May 17, 2016 Keith Leslie and Allison Jones - THE CANADIAN PRESSTORONTO – Ontario’s environment minister insists the province won’t eliminate natural gas for home heating as part of a soon-to-be-released plan to fight climate change. Glen Murray refused to confirm or deny a Globe and Mail report saying the province…