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200 results found for environmental assessment since June 15, 2004
February 22, 2012
Environmental assessment starts for Alderon open pit iron ore mine in Labrador
The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency announced Monday that a joint federal-provincial assessment will be done on Alderon Iron Corp.'s (TSX.V: ADV) Kamistiatusset (Kami) Iron Ore open pit mining project in southwest Labrador.
February 21, 2012
Environmental assessment continues for Kingston, Ontario bridge
The City of Kingston, Ontario is continuing the environmental assessment process for a bridge over the Cataraqui River, which could cost up to $200 million.
February 20, 2012
Wind farm requires 40,000 tonnes of crushed rock
Construction on what could be Vancouver Island’s first wind power generation project is scheduled to begin in June with 30 kilometres of access roads, which will require almost 40,000 tonnes of crushed rock pulled from the site and adjacent quarries.
February 20, 2012
Site C Assessment joint agreement signed
The federal and B.C. governments have signed a joint agreement for the co-operative environmental assessment of the proposed Site C dam.
February 20, 2012
Negotiations on glacier walk moving forward
Parks Canada and Brewster Travel Canada are moving forward with negotiations about a proposal for the construction of a glass and steel bridge in Jasper National Park, which will allow tourists and visitors to walk suspended above the Sunwapta Valley and the Columbia Ice Fields.
February 14, 2012
Joint agreement issued for Site C Clean Energy project in British Columbia
The Honourable Peter Kent, federal Minister of the Environment and the Honourable Terry Lake, British Columbia Minister of the Environment, announced today that a Joint Agreement has been signed for the co-operative environmental assessment, including a review by a joint panel, of the Site C Clean Energy Project in British Columbia.
February 13, 2012
Site for new correctional facility selected
The Province of British Columbia has announced a new Okanagan correctional centre will be built in the Senkulmen Enterprise Park on Highway 97, a site proposed by the Osoyoos Indian Band.
February 7, 2012
The province of British Columbia has announced a new Okanagan correctional centre will be built in the Senkulmen Enterprise Park on Highway 97, a site proposed by the Ososyoos Indian Band.
February 7, 2012
Environmental assessment underway for Niagara, Ontario wastewater plant construction
The Regional Municipality of Niagara, Ontario announced a public information centre is scheduled February 8 for the possible construction of a new wastewater treatment plant in the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake.
February 6, 2012
Fate of glass bridge not yet decided
Parks Canada is taking more time to make a decision about a proposal for the construction of 400-metre glass and steel bridge in Jasper National Park, which will allow tourists and visitors to walk suspended above the Sunwapta Valley and the Columbia Ice Fields.
February 3, 2012
B.C. in the spotlight as Canada’s place in the world shifts course
British Columbia is the province where the future is most clearly being re-defined. Resource projects, once they fight their way through to approvals, will provide B.C. with long-term financial vitality.
February 2, 2012
Fisheries and Oceans Canada proposes harbour improvements in Fox Island River, Newfoundland
The Newfoundland and Labrador department of Environment and Conservation announced this week that a proposed harbour construction project on the west side of the island has been registered with the province by the federal department of fisheries and oceans.
February 2, 2012
Minto office tower in Ottawa scores top BOMA rating
A Minto Group Ottawa office tower became the first building in that city to receive BOMA’s highest level of recognition for excellence in environmental best practices within the commercial building industry.
February 2, 2012
Ontario should review Municipal Class Environmental Assessment criteria: Report
A review of Ontario’s Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) concluded that the province should review certain criteria that will help determine projects likely to have fewer rather than larger environmental impacts. The report, by environmental lawyer Frank Zechner, was commissioned by the Residential and Civil Construction Alliance of Ontario (RCCAO)
February 1, 2012
Ottawa, New Brunswick to fund well construction in Baker-Brook
The New Brunswick government recently announced that the Village of Baker-Brook will get $1.5 million in funding for well construction and equipment for its water system.
February 1, 2012
Pennecon Ltd. has registered a proposed sand and gravel quarry near Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Labrador for environmental assessment. The Newfoundland and Labrador department of environment and conservation stated public comments are due Feb. 23 and if the proposal is approved, aggregate material would be excavated, crushed, washed and screened at the site.
January 31, 2012
Environment Canada and the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission announced a joint panel will examine the environmental effects of an underground facility for radioactive waste storage and management that Ontario Power Generation wants to build near Kincardine, Ontario. The panel chair is Stella Swanson, owner of Calgary-based Swanson Environmental Strategies Ltd. and a former consultant for Stantec. The other members are Queen’s University mining engineering professor James F. Archibald and Gunter Muecke, a retired Dalhousie University geology professor who worked for Shell Canada as a field geologist in the early 1960s.
January 30, 2012
Ottawa allocates $18K for participants in Osisko Hammond Reef gold mine environmental assessment
The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA) has allocated a total of $18,000 to support the participation of two groups in a review of Osisko Mining Corp.’s proposed Hammond Reef gold mine near Atikokan, Ontario.
January 30, 2012
New application needed after U.S. president denies pipeline permit
TransCanada will submit a new application for the Keystone XL pipeline, after U.S. President Barack Obama followed the recommendation of the U.S. Department of State (DOS) in denying the presidential permit for construction of the proposed project.
January 30, 2012
Contractor gets jail time for exposing workers to asbestos
A demolition contractor has been sentenced to 60 days in jail for contempt of court, after ignoring orders from both WorkSafeBC and the B.C. Supreme Court to stop exposing vulnerable workers to asbestos.
January 26, 2012
Ottawa launches environmental assessment for new Montreal bridge
The federal environmental assessment phase of the project to build a new bridge over the St. Lawrence River in Montreal, led by Transport Canada, has officially been launched. The government said it will continue to invest in the safety and security of the federally-run Champlain Bridge.
January 25, 2012
New application being created for Keystone XL after pipeline denied permit
TransCanada will submit a new application for the Keystone XL pipeline, after U.S. President Barack Obama followed the recommendation of the U.S. Department of State (DOS) in denying the presidential permit for construction of the proposed project.
January 25, 2012
Contractor earns jail time after exposing workers to asbestos
A demolition contractor has been sentenced to 60 days in jail for contempt of court, after ignoring orders from both WorkSafeBC and the B.C. Supreme Court to stop exposing vulnerable workers to asbestos.
January 24, 2012
Environmental assessment starts for Taseko gold and copper mine in British Columbia
The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency announced Monday it is inviting public comments on Taseko Mines Ltd.'s New Prosperity open pit gold and copper mine in British Columbia.
January 24, 2012
Environmental assessment starts for Taseko gold and copper mine in British Columbia
The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency is inviting public comments on Taseko Mines Ltd.’s (TSK:TKO) New Prosperity open pit gold and copper mine in British Columbia. Vancouver-based Taseko claims that key benefits of the mine, if approved, include a $1.03-billion increase in non-residential construction.
January 23, 2012
Niagara Region completes preliminary design, environmental study for bridge construction
The Regional Municipality of Niagara has completed an environmental assessment and preliminary design study for the Burgoyne Bridge in St. Catharines, Ontario. The region has decided to replace the existing Burgoyne Bridge, built in 1915 and carries traffic on St. Paul Street, also known as Regional Road 81, over Twelve Mile Creek and Highway 406, with a single steel truss-arch span supporting two steel box girders from inclined hangers on a hybrid alignment of the existing central and eastern alignments.
January 19, 2012
Obama administration rejects TransCanada Pipelines Keystone XL pipeline project
The White House announced United States President Barack Obama is denying a presidential permit for Transcanada's proposed Keystone XL pipeline.
January 18, 2012
Obama administration rejects Keystone XL pipeline project
On January 18, the Obama administration announced it is denying a presidential permit for Transcanada's proposed Keystone XL pipeline, and that at this time the pipeline does not serve the national interest.
January 18, 2012
Steelworkers pull out of Highland Valley district labour council
Steelworkers at British Columbia’s Highland Valley Copper Mine have voted to pull out of the Kamloops and District Labour Council over its opposition to a mine proposed close to the city.
January 18, 2012
New environmental regulations can create challenges and opportunities
Juli Aboucha of Willms & Shier Environmental Lawyers LLP and Dan Bunner of Environ Canada, talked about changes to environmental regulations, such as the Records of Site Condition in Ontario, during the annual Construction Superconference in Toronto.
January 18, 2012
Construction resumes after road blockade removed on Highway 27 in northern British Columbia
Construction can resume at the Mount Milligan Mine, after the removal of a First Nations blockade, which halted industrial traffic on Highway 27, near Fort St. James, British Columbia.
January 16, 2012
Ottawa, New Brunswick to fund well construction in Baker-Brook
The Village of Baker-Brook, New Brunswick will get $1.5 million in funding from the federal government and from the province for well construction and equipment for its water system.
January 13, 2012
Highland Valley Copper Mine steelworkers pull out of Kamloops and District Labour Council
Steelworkers at British Columbia's Highland Valley Copper Mine have voted to pull out of the Kamloops and District Labour Council over its opposition to a mine proposed for closer to the city.
January 11, 2012
Mine construction traffic resumes on Highway 27 after blockade removed
Construction can resume at the Mount Milligan Mine, after a First Nations blockade was removed after halting industrial traffic on Highway 27, near Fort St. James, British Columbia.
December 30, 2011
Construction project owners undertake important work in energy conservation
People are quietly taking steps to conserve energy while developing sources of clean energy. Important work is being done in the construction field, driven by owners who are demanding more sustainable buildings.
December 28, 2011
Looking back at the past year in construction news
Major stories in January-April, 2011 include Infrastructure, Labour, Hawaii, CCA, ACEC, Stimulus, Federal Budget, Offshore Wind, Haiti
December 22, 2011
Avanti Mining Inc has submitted an extensive environmental assessment for the Kitsault mine located 140 kilometres north of Prince Rupert, British Columbia.
December 20, 2011
Eastern Construction works on West Don Lands stormwater system for Waterfront Toronto
A $30-million project managed by Eastern Construction designed to control stormwater without disturbing the impacted soils in a former industrial area of east end Toronto is breaking ground both literally and figuratively. The project partners, which include Waterfront Toronto, are describing the system as the first of its kind because the plant will specifically treat stormwater as opposed to combined sewer systems with storm water overflows.
December 19, 2011
Emera Inc. (TSX: EMA) has registered the Maritime Link Project with the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency and the Newfoundland and Labrador environment and conservation department. The electrical transmission line between Newfoundland and Cape Breton Island is intended to help supply hydroelectrical power from the Muskrat Falls Generating Facility to Nova Scotia.
December 19, 2011
Guizzetti targets Richmond Hill, Ontario development for LEED Gold
For Guizzetti Developments Inc., delivering a project that was green, sustainable and energy-efficient while minimizing extra costs that are usually associated with Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification was top of mind when it came to the mixed-use Grand Genesis Inc. development north of Toronto in Richmond Hill, Ontario. Guizzetti Developments made a decision to target LEED Gold under the guidelines of the Canada Green Building Council’s new LEED for New Construction and Major Renovations format (NC 2009).
December 19, 2011
Hydroelectric project secures permit
The B.C. government has issued an environmental assessment certificate to the Kwagis Power Limited Partnership for the proposed Kokish River Hydroelectric project.
December 16, 2011
Ottawa working on environmental assessment of proposed Shelburne, Ontario well
The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency is inviting public comments on an environmental study on a proposal to construct a well and watermain in Shelburne, Ontario, about 100 kilometres northwest of Toronto.
December 15, 2011
Niagara Region working on water, wastewater improvement for Port Colborne, Ontario
The Regional Municipality of Niagara, Ontario has initiated an environmental assessment to identify alternatives for providing water and wastewater service to the city of Port Colborne, where the region has identified supply security concerns on the east side of the Welland Canal. Concerns include a single watermain crossing the Welland Canal to service the east side of the city.
December 14, 2011
Province of British Columbia approves Kokish River Hydroelectric project on Vancouver Island
The British Columbia government has issued an environmental assessment certificate to the Kwagis Power Limited Partnership for the proposed Kokish River Hydroelectric project.
December 14, 2011
Construction on $8.9 billion Alberta mine to start next year
Total E&P Canada Ltd. is starting construction next year on the $8.9 billion Joslyn North Mine project near Fort McMurray, Alberta.
December 14, 2011
Enbridge pipeline decision put on hold
The Joint Review Panel conducting the review of the proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline will delay a final decision on the project for one year.
December 14, 2011
Joint venture secures contract for British Columbia transmission line
A joint venture between Flatiron and Graham has been awarded a contract by BC Hydro to design and build a transmission line from the interior of the province to Metro Vancouver. The project is the largest expansion to the system in more than 20 years.
December 12, 2011
First Nations divided over deal to support pipeline
A deal between the Gitxsan people in Northern B.C. and Enbridge to support the proposed Northern Gateway pipeline is causing a major split and undermining a First Nations alliance to oppose the project.
December 12, 2011
Canadian Construction Association calls for streamlined assessments
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) has called on the federal government to establish a national framework for environmental assessments that minimizes duplication, assures "one project one assessment" and appropriately focuses federal resources.
December 7, 2011
Public consulted on proposed Metro Vancouver port expansion
Public consultation for the Deltaport Terminal, Road and Rail Improvement Project are being held by Port Metro Vancouver until January 6.
December 7, 2011
Injunction granted on mine work
A British Columbia Supreme Court judge has ruled in favour of the Tsilhqot'in First nation in a legal battle with Taseko Mines Ltd over a revived proposal for a billion dollar gold mine in central British Columbia.
December 7, 2011
Canadian Construction Association presents to House of Commons environment committee
Michael Atkinson, president of the Canadian Construction Association, appeared in Ottawa before the House of Commons standing committee on the environment and sustainable development, which is reviewing the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act.
December 5, 2011
Emera Utility Services acquires Green’s construction business
Emera Utility Services Inc. of Halifax announced Monday it has acquired part of Green’s Service Station Ltd. of Goobies, Newfoundland.
December 5, 2011
The federal government is providing funding to assist groups and individuals, who participate in the environmental assessment for the New Prosperity Mine Project in central British Columbia.
December 1, 2011
Waterfront Toronto seeks expert advice from construction firms on port lands development
The original plan for the port lands was to have mixed-use residential development, starting in eight to 10 years, but under the accelerated plan, the area could conceivably include retail, commercial, institutional or industrial construction.
November 30, 2011
British Columbia mine dispute linked to guerrilla war in 1864
A legal battle between First Nations and the proponent of a billion dollar gold and copper mine in central British Columbia is linked directly to a guerrilla war in 1864.
November 30, 2011
The site of the Toronto 2015 Pan Am Games Athletes’ Village in the West Don Lands consists largely of old industrial land, lie within a floodplain and have multiple heritage buildings. Peter Wilson, vice-president of project delivery with Infrastructure Ontario, spoke at the annual Brownfields conference about the efforts underway to develop the site. Dundee Kilmer Development Ltd. is the consortium named as preferred proponent to design, build and finance the Athletes’ Village project.
November 25, 2011
Hefty price tag will derail high speed rail plan in southern Ontario, Quebec
A high-speed rail service (HSR) between Quebec City and Windsor, Ontario would not generate a positive net economic benefit, though a project between Montreal, Ottawa and Toronto could generate a positive net economic benefit said a recent study conducted on behalf of Transport Canada, the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario and the Ministry of Transportation of Quebec by EcoTrain, a group of international consulting firms led by Dessau and comprising Deutsche Bahn International, KPMG, MMM Group, and Wilbur Smith Associates.
November 24, 2011
Sustainability and infrastructure
The construction industrys drive for sustainability seems to be gaining momentum week by week.
November 24, 2011
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) have signed an agreement to measure and assess the energy performance of commercial buildings. The agreement will enhance EPA’s existing ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager software tool to track and rate the energy performance of Canadian commercial buildings, in addition to buildings in the U.S.
November 23, 2011
How Quantum Murray got rid of contaminated soil from Pottersburg Creek in London, Ontario
As part of a project ordered by the Ontario Ministry of Environment to clean up PCB-contaminated soil near Pottersburg Creek in London, Quantum Murray LP erected two large temporary steel truss membrane-covered dome enclosures over four vaults to safely contain particulate matter and PCB emissions and to prevent rainwater contact.
November 23, 2011
Toronto site remediation entails removal of 600 tons of soil
Fisher Environmental Ltd. of Markham was working on properties located at Trinity Street and Eastern Avenue, not far from Toronto’s Distillery District. The soil samples demonstrated elevated concentrations of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH).
November 21, 2011
New pipeline route sought for Keystone XL
The state of Nebraska has approved new legislation designed to move the Keystone XL pipeline project forward, by ensuring a new route will be developed that avoids the Sandhills region.
November 21, 2011
Battle over proposed copper and gold mine starts to escalate
The conflict and confrontation surrounding a revived proposal for a $1 billion dollar gold and copper mine in central British Columbia is starting to escalate, after workers with Taseko Mines Ltd. were stopped from entering the site and undertaking exploratory work on Tshilhqot'in territory.
November 18, 2011
Halton Region, Ontario speeds up roadwork
The Regional Council for Halton, Ontario voted this week in favour of accelerating the schedule of six road construction projects west of Toronto by up to eight years.
November 18, 2011
First Nations chiefs and environmental groups recently voiced their concerns recently to the federal government that they want greater environmental assessments for Cliffs Natural Resources Inc.’s (NYSE: CLF) proposed Cliffs Chromite project in Northern Ontario. The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA) says has stated that a joint review panel can be established by the Minister of the Environment if it meets certain conditions
November 16, 2011
Planned boardwalk design for Jasper National Park wins architectural award
A planned boardwalk and observation platform suspended over the Sunwapta Valley in Jasper National Park designed by Calgary-based Sturgess Architecture has won the Future Projects Category award at the World Architecture Festival in Barcelona, Spain.
November 16, 2011
Controversial pipeline will get a new route
The U.S. State Department is exploring new routes for the Keystone XL pipeline through Nebraska, which will delay a decision on TransCanada's request for a construction permit on the American portion of the project.
November 15, 2011
The National Energy Board announced this week that a joint panel reviewing Enbridge Inc.'s proposed Northern Gateway pipeline has released preliminary details on the community hearings, including the list of locations in Alberta and British Columbia.
November 14, 2011
Ottawa starts environmental assessment of Donkin coal mine on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia
The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency announced Monday it is starting a comprehensive study type of environmental assessment for the proposed Donkin Export Coking Coal Project on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. The project, which includes the construction of an underground coal mine, power line and a barge load-out facility, is a joint venture between Xstrata Coal Canada Ltd. and Halifax-based Erdene Resource Development Corp. (TSX:ERD).
November 14, 2011
The Regional Municipality of Niagara, Ontario has initiated a Class Environmental Assessment to evaluate options for the Port Weller wastewater treatment plant in the City of St. Catharines. A recommended design concept includes upgrading the existing facility to provide high rate treatment of wet weather flows, which the region requires to comply with the Ontario Ministry of Environment guidelines on treatment of sewage discharged to surface waters.
November 14, 2011
Chinese looking to invest in British Columbia mines
During a recent trade mission to China, B.C. Premier Christy Clark announced that a joint venture is planning to invest more than one billion dollars on the construction of three underground coal mines proposed for northeastern B.C.
November 14, 2011
Billion dollar gold and copper mine will get a second review
Plans for the construction of a billion dollar gold and copper mine in central B.C., have been given a second chance by federal regulators after they rejected the original proposal last year.
November 10, 2011
TransCanada Pipelines optimistic Keystone XL will be approved
The KeyStone XL pipeline, which is expected to create 20,000 construction jobs in the United States, is too important for the economies of both Canada and the United States to be rejected, TransCanada PipeLines Ltd. (TSX:TRP) stated in a press release. The Calgary firm was reacting to an order from the U.S. State Department to find alternate routes in Nebraska over concerns about possible effects on the Ogallala aquifer.
November 10, 2011
U.S. ordering TransCanada to find new route for Keystone XL pipeline
The U.S. State Department wants TransCanada PipeLines Ltd. (TSX:TRP) of Calgary to explore rerouting its proposed Keystone XL pipeline through Nebraska, a decision that will delay the $7-billion project for at least a year. The project is expected to create thousands of construction jobs in the United States and carry crude from the Alberta oilsands to refineries in Texas.
November 9, 2011
The review panel established in 2009 by the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency and the National Energy Board will start hearing oral evidence in British Columbia and Alberta in January on the Northern Gateway pipeline proposed by Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB). Calgary-based Enbridge proposes to build an export oil pipeline, an import condensate pipeline, terminal facilities and an integrated marine infrastructure at tidewater to accommodate loading and unloading oil and condensate tankers in Kitimat.
November 9, 2011
British Columbia premier announces $1.36 billion industry investment
British Columbia Christy Clark has announced an investment of $1.36 billion in two different projects. Clark made the announcement while on a trade mission in Asia.
November 9, 2011
Proposed Postville, Labrador farm construction project under environmental assessment
J. F. Fur Farms is applying for a lease of 16 hectares of agricultural land from the Nunatsiavut Government to establish a mink and fox farm near Postville, Labrador. The proposed project would entail the construction of mink and fox mink sheds, fencing, a kitchen, a power house building and a 15-kilowatt windmill.
November 9, 2011
Boyd receives Association of Consulting Engineering Companies-Canada Beaubien Award
The Association of Consulting Engineering Companies-Canada (ACEC) has presented this year’s Beaubien Award to veteran professional engineer John Boyd in recognition of his contributions to the association and the industry in general.
November 7, 2011
Association of Consulting Engineering Companies Canada recognizes construction achievements
Genivar Inc., (TSX:GNV) Stantec Consulting Ltd., Delcan, SNC Lavalin Group Inc. (TSX: SNC) and Enermodal Engineering are among the recipients of this year’s awards of excellence presented by the Association of Consulting Engineering Companies-Canada and Canadian Consulting Engineer magazine. Held annually for 43 years, the awards are the highest recognition in the Canadian consulting engineering industry. In all, 63 projects were nominated this year.
November 2, 2011
Union leader upset that pipeline claim rejected
The president of Canada's largest energy workers union is upset that the National Energy Board (NEB) has rejected his claim that TransCanada Corp. violated its approval for the $7-billion Keystone XL oil pipeline.
October 31, 2011
Federal government looking for input on scope of gold mine assessment
The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency is accepting public input to help determine the scope of the factors to be included in an environmental assessment of the proposed Spanish Mountain Gold Mine project, near Williams Lake, British Columbia.
October 27, 2011
Dutch Masters Construction of Barrie, Ontario specializes only in horse barns
Gary Van Bolderen, principal of Dutch Masters Construction Services Ltd. in Barrie, Ontario only builds horse barns.He is also president of the Canadian Farm Builders Association. The company employs a permanent staff of two designers and maintains relations with a team of builders, masons, roofers, landscapers, electricians and HVAC specialists.
October 27, 2011
Windsor-Essex Parkway construction report released
The latest design and construction report for the second phase of construction of the Windsor-Essex Parkway is available for a 30-day review period. The road is an 11-kilometre addition to Highway 401, connecting to the U.S. border at the Detroit River. Construction is expected to be complete by 2014. The Windsor Essex Mobility Group (WEMG) is responsible for the design, construction, financing, and maintenance of the Windsor-Essex Parkway.
October 26, 2011
Niagara Region, Ontario starts environmental assessment for road improvements
The Regional Municipality of Niagara has initiated a Class Environmental Assessment to identify possible improvements to intersections on Niagara Stone Road southwest of the town of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Possible improvements could include construction of roundabouts, roadway realignments and traffic control upgrades. The area of study is northeast of Niagara District Airport and southwest of the community of Virgil.
October 24, 2011
Enermodal, AECOM speakers give environmental construction tips at Greenbuild in Toronto
Stephen Carpenter, President of Enermodal Engineering, and Rob Buckley, Associate Principal and Director of Sustainable Design Building Engineering with AECOM, shared some experiences at Greenbuild, the U.S. Green Building Council’s annual conference and expo on energy and the environment, recently held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Speakers talked about the use of renewable energies, natural lighting, rainwater harvesting, low water use fittings and occupancy sensors to get buildings down to net-zero.
October 17, 2011
Environmental assessment underway for construction of Cliffs chromite mine in northern Ontario
The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency is starting an environmental assessment for Cliffs Natural Resources Inc.’s (NYSE: CLF) proposed Chromite Project in northern Ontario. The project includes the construction, operation and eventual decommissioning of an open pit and underground chromite ore mine.
October 17, 2011
University green building program gets suspended
The Green Building and Renewable Energy Technician program at Vancouver Island University (VIU) has been suspended pending review and re-evaluation of the program's offering.
October 13, 2011
Using nanotechnology, a research group at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has developed a new recipe for cement that, they say, greatly reduces carbon dioxide emissions and boosts the strength of the material. MIT formed its Concrete Sustainability Hub in 2009 with a $10 million, five-year grant from the U.S. Portland Cement Association and the Ready Mixed Concrete Research and Education Foundation.
October 3, 2011
Environmental assessment underway for Newfoundland hiking trail construction
The Newfoundland and Labrador Ministry of Environment and Conservation announced that the East Coast Trail Association has submitted a proposal to develop a 13-kilometre hiking trail that would go from Bauline to Portugal Cove, about 15 kilometres northwest of St. John’s. If approved, the work would begin in early 2012 and would include construction of boardwalks, crib steps, retaining walls, signage, stairs and bridges.
October 3, 2011
Proposed Newfoundland pipefitter training facility to get environmental assessment
The Newfoundland and Labrador Ministry of Environment and Conservation announced that Maher Group of Companies Inc. has registered a proposal to build a training facility in Argentia Industrial Park. If approved, the facility would operate during the construction phase of Vale SA’s Long Harbour Processing Plant, which is part of the Voisey’s Bay development.
September 28, 2011
Melancthon, Ontario aggregate quarry draws environmental concerns
The Ontario government will bring in a regulation requiring a full Environmental Assessment for Highland Companies proposed aggregate quarry in Melancthon, Ontario. Opponents claim the quarry could harm the groundwater and aquifers that feed the Credit, Humber and Grand Rivers. If approved the site would be northwest of Shelburne, about 100 kilometres northwest of Toronto.
September 26, 2011
Mining industry sees gold with Clark's plan to speed up approvals
Premier Christy Clark new jobs plan has been well received by the British Columbia mining industry.
September 26, 2011
Exton, Ontario assessed as feasible site for ferrochrome refinery
The Municipality of Greenstone, Ontario said a report co-authored by former deputy premier George Smitherman concluded it is feasible to put a ferrochrome refinery at the community of Exton, about 350 kilometres northeast of Thunder Bay. It is south of the Ring of Fire mining area in Northern Ontario.
September 16, 2011
No limit on liability for faulty mould test report
The Supreme Court of Canada set out what is required to escape the effect of an exclusion or limitation clause: if it is not clear that (a) the limitation covers the negligent act which occurred, or (b) that the breach that has occurred is within the scope of the exclusion, the exclusion or limitation will fail.
September 15, 2011
Study recommends new arch bridge construction in St. Catharines, Ontario
The Regional Municipality of Niagara, Ontario Wednesday shared design drawings on the environmental assessment of the proposed replacement of the 96-year-old Burgoyne Bridge in central St. Catharines. The project is anticipated to cost about $55 million with construction expected to begin in 2014-15.
September 9, 2011
Metro Vancouver denied environmental assessment certificate for Ashcroft Ranch landfill
Metro Vancouver has not been granted an environmental assessment certificate to develop a landfill at the Ashcroft Ranch property located 10 kilometres from Cache Creek, British Columbia.
September 8, 2011
Environmental assessment begins for proposed Northcliff Resources mine in New Brunswick
The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency is conducting an environmental assessment for the Sisson Project, a proposed tungsten and molybdenum open pit mine northwest of Fredericton, New Brunswick. The project is a joint venture between Northcliff Resources Ltd. (TSX-V:NCF) and Geodex Minerals Ltd. (TSX-V:GXM), both of which are based in Vancouver.
September 5, 2011
Potash export terminal moves to the study stage
A plan by Canpotex and the port authority in Prince Rupert, British Columbia to construct a potash export terminal and associated transportation infrastructure is one step closer to reality, after federal regulators began a comprehensive study of the project.
September 5, 2011
Canadian Construction Association to take a closer look at U.S. sustainability rating system
The civil infrastructure council of the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) plans to take a closer look at a sustainability rating system for infrastructure that is under development in the United States.
August 31, 2011
Ontario evaluating benefits of pervious concrete pavement
>Drivers parking in a recently completed parking lot in Brampton are participants in a long-term Ministry of Transportation (MTO) evaluation on the performance and environmental benefits of pervious concrete pavement.
August 31, 2011
$1 billion gold mine in British Columbia re-enters assessment stage
A plan by Taseko Mines Limited to construct a $1-billion dollar gold and copper mine in central British Columbia is being revived, after a new proposal for the project was formally accepted by the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA).
August 30, 2011
Canadian Construction Association to take closer look at sustainability rating systems
A rating tool on sustainable infrastructure, which takes into account environmental, economic and social considerations, is being developed by a working group from the American Council of Engineering Companies, the American Public Works Association and the American Society of Civil Engineers. The infrastructure council of the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) has invited a representative of the Washington, D.C.-based Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure to make a presentation at the CCA board meeting in Quebec.
August 29, 2011
New British Columbia wind farm seeks environmental certificate
A wind energy project in northeastern B.C. is one step closer to construction after Vancouver-based Finavera Wind Energy submitted an environmental application to provincial regulators.
August 25, 2011
Ontario Ministry of Transportation evaluates pervious concrete in Brampton
Drivers parking in a recently completed parking lot in Brampton are participants in a long-term Ministry of Transporation of Ontario evaluation on the performance and environmental benefits of pervious concrete pavement.
August 25, 2011
Environmental constraints present challenges to York Region in Ontario road widening project
York Region, Ontario in the second phase of widening Stouffville Road from two to four lanes, as the town of Whitchurch-Stouffville north of Toronto becomes more urbanized. Environmental regulations require that all in-water work has to be conducted from July to September, so as not to interfere with the fish spawning.
August 19, 2011
Ontario New Democratic Party unveils bicycle infrastructure, energy platforms
If the New Democratic Party forms the next Ontario government, municipalities would get $60 million over four years for bicycle infrastructure and no new contracts would be offered to private for-profit corporations for renewable energy projects with capacities of more than 30 Megawatts. NDP Energy Critic Peter Tabuns explains the party's approach to the Ontario Power Authority feed-in-tariff program for electrical power generation using solar, wind and other green sources.
August 19, 2011
Wind developer Finavera Wind Energy seeks British Columbia energy project assessment approval
Finavera Wind Energy Inc. has announced it has submitted the environmental assessment application for its 117 megawatt Meikle Wind Energy Project in British Columbia.
August 17, 2011
Massive British Columbia mine inches forward
A $3.7 billion mining project in Schaft Creek, B.C. has nearly completed the feasibility study stage and is in the pre-application phase with the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office, as well as the Canadian Environmental office.
August 16, 2011
Thousands of litres of paving tar pour onto Edmonton street
According to a report in the Edmonton Journal, over 15,000 litres of hot tar emptied out into 69th Avenue between 172nd and 173rd Streets on the morning of August 16 when a cement truck struck the valve of the vehicle holding the tar.
August 15, 2011
A $3.7 billion mining project in Schaft Creek, British Columbia has nearly completed the feasibility study stage and is in the pre-application phase with the British Columbia Environmental Assessment Office, as well as the Canadian Environmental office.
August 12, 2011
Ottawa invites comments on proposed Strateco uranium exploration project in Quebec
The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency is inviting the public to comment for an environmental assessment of a proposed construction project in Quebec. Strateco Resources Inc. (TSX:RSC) wants to expands its exploration facilities at the site of a possible uranium mine about 275 km north of Chibougamau in the Otish mountains of northern Quebec.
August 10, 2011
Construction set to begin on new wind farm on Vancouver Island
Construction has started at Cape Scott wind farm on the northeast coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, as a result of a deal between Sea Breeze Power Corp. and a private power generating company based in London, England.
August 10, 2011
Connacher Oil and Gas seeks partner for Fort McMurray, Alberta oilsands construction
Connacher Oil and Gas Ltd. (TSX:CLL) is seeking a partner for a joint venture to expand its oilsands operation south of Fort McMurray Alberta. The proposed project would amalgamate Connacher’s existing Great Divide and Algar projects. The new facility would use the steam-assisted gravity drainage (SADG) thermal recovery process.
August 9, 2011
The Office of the Auditor General of British Columbia has conducted an audit of the Environmental Assessment Office's post-certification monitoring, compliance and enforcement.
August 8, 2011
Alberta oilsands producer searches for a partner
A Calgary-based oilsands producer has hired international financial advisor Rothschild to find a joint venture partner for the construction of an ambitious expansion project near Fort McMurray, Alberta.
August 3, 2011
Ottawa funds Inuvik road environmental assessment
The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA) has allocated $54,420 to two groups participating in the environmental assessment of a proposed highway in the Northwest Territories that would link Inuvik and Tuktoyaktuk.
July 28, 2011
Ottawa announces funding for environmental assessment for Inuvik-Tuktoyaktuk road construction
The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA) has allocated $54,420 to two groups participating in the environmental assessment of a proposed highway in the Northwest Territories that would link Inuvik and Tuktoyaktuk.
July 28, 2011
Ottawa announces funding for environmental assessment for Inuvik-Tuktoyaktuk road construction
The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency has allocated a combined total of $54,420 to the Joint Secretariat-Inuvialuit Settlement Region (on behalf of the Tuktoyaktuk-Inuvik Highway Working Group) and the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation to participate in the environmental assessment of a proposed all-season road. The highway would connect Inuvik in the MacKenzie River delta to Tuktoyaktuk on the shore of the Arctic Ocean in the Northwest Territories.
July 27, 2011
British Columbia mine assessment proceeds
The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency announced it is working with the British Columbia Environmental Assessment Office to take public comments on an open-pit mine construction project proposed by Pacific Booker Minerals Inc.
July 25, 2011
Northern British Columbia poised for record growth
There are a number of major construction projects underway in Northern British Columbia, others close to tendering and a raft proceeding through various required pre-construction stages.
July 25, 2011
First Northwest Territories gold mine in 20 years may proceed
A Vancouver-based company is taking an important step towards the construction of the first new gold mine in the Northwest Territories in 20 years, by moving into the feasibility study stage of the Yellowknife project.
July 22, 2011
Pembina Institute recommends more restrictions on natural gas production, development
The Ottawa-based Pembina Institute published a report that recommends greater restrictions on the development of natural gas wells that use hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, and that governments refrain from providing financial support for the replacement of coal or petroleum products by natural gas. It also recommends improved public mapping of groundwater to allow for better environmental assessments of oil and gas exploration and production.
July 20, 2011
Proposed British Columbia mine to get environmental assessment
The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency announced it is working with the British Columbia Environmental Assessment Office to take public comments on an open-pit mine construction project proposed by Pacific Booker Minerals Inc.
July 20, 2011
Proposed British Columbia mine to get environmental assessment
Pacific Booker is proposing to build an open-pit copper, gold and molybdenum mine about 65 kilometres northeast of Smithers and 35 kilometres north of the Village of Granisle, British Columbia. The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency and British Columbia Environmental Assessment Office are taking comments from the public.
July 20, 2011
Prince Albert, Saskatchewan diamond mine may go ahead
A mine near Prince Albert, Saskatchewan is one step closer to becoming a reality after a feasibility study concluded that the diamond deposit is large enough to support a mine.
July 20, 2011
City of Toronto, Port Authority ink agreement on tunnel to island airport
The Toronto Port Authority has reached an agreement with the City of Toronto that would allow the municipality to use a yet-to-be-built pedestrian tunnel from the lakeshore to Billy Bishop Airport on the Toronto island for water and sewage mains. Construction of the pedestrian tunnel has yet to be approved and currently the airport is only accessible by ferry boat.
July 13, 2011
Procurement alliances key to securing water work: report
Contractors who want to be part of addressing Canada's massive sewer and water infrastructure deficit need to align themselves with consortiums capable of delivering design-build-finance-operate (DBFO) contracts and to become active in promoting policies that will see such contracts become commonplace, says Elizabeth Brubaker, executive director of Environment Probe.
July 13, 2011
Construction starts at Tulsequah mine in northwestern British Columbia
Chieftain Metals Inc. is starting the summer construction season at the Tulsequah Chief mine in north-western British Columbia, after barging machinery, equipment and materials to the site in June.
July 12, 2011
Ontario Highway 407 project not likely to harm environment: Ottawa
The federal environment ministry announced Thursday that the proposed extension of Ontario Highway 407 is “not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.” Right double Quotation Environment Minister Peter Kent has referred the 407 East Transportation Corridor Project back to the federal departments of transport and fisheries and oceans.
July 11, 2011
Cottage, road development proposed near Placentia, Newfoundland
The Newfoundland and Labrador department of environment and conservation announced the registration of a proposal to develop 40 cottage lots and associated road construction near Beaver Pond in the town of Placentia.
July 4, 2011
ASHRAE funding research on building shape and density
The only Canadian to be awarded a Grant-in-Aid grant from the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) is studying the effects of building shape, site layout and orientation on the design of net-zero energy solar neighbourhoods.
June 29, 2011
The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA) will fund the participation of seven groups in an environmental assessment of the construction of a proposed deep geologic repository for radioactive waste from nuclear power plants operated by Ontario Power Generation.
June 27, 2011
Court upholds decision allowing Canada Line class action suit
The Court of Appeal for British Columbia has upheld a decision to allow a class-action lawsuit to proceed between a group of Cambie Street merchants and the consortium in charge of Canada Line construction in Vancouver.
June 24, 2011
Nova Scotia assesses environmental impact of hydraulic fracturing in oil and gas exploration
The Nova Scotia government Friday published comments from the public on the environmental impact of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, in petroleum exploration. The comments are part of a joint review, undertaken by the Nova Scotia departments of energy and environment, which will consider parameters such as site development.
June 24, 2011
Moncton expanding water capacity with $35-million dam
Construction could start this summer on a $35 million dam in the Turtle Creek watershed near Moncton, New Brunswick. Prime consultant is R.V. Anderson Associates Ltd.
June 24, 2011
Procurement alliances will be key to securing water work, C.D. Howe Institute report finds
Contractors who want to be part of addressing Canada’s massive sewer and water infrastructure deficit need to align themselves with consortiums capable of delivering design-build-finance-operate (DBFO) contracts and to become active in promoting policies that will see such contracts become commonplace, says Elizabeth Brubaker, executive director of Environment Probe. Brubaker wrote a report titled A Bridge Over Troubled Waters for the C.D. Howe Institute.
June 22, 2011
ASHRAE funding research on building shapes, density and orientation
The only Canadian to be awarded a Grant-in-Aid grant from the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) during its 2011 award round is studying the effects of building shape, site layout and orientation on the design of net-zero energy solar neighbourhoods.
June 22, 2011
Alberta’s Blackspring Ridge I wind farm moves closer with agreement
What could become Canada’s largest operating wind energy project moved closer to reality after the signing of major agreements.
June 20, 2011
Agreements signed for Canada's largest windfarm
What could become Canada's largest operating wind energy project moved closer to reality after the signing of major agreements.Greengate Power Corporation signed a turbine supply agreement, as well as long-term service and maintenance agreements, with Vestas-Canadian Wind Technology, Inc. for its 300 MW Blackspring Ridge I Wind Project.
June 17, 2011
BLOG: Canadian Construction Association task force on committee restructuring
The Canadian Construction Association discussed its CCA Strategic Plan at its meeting on June 17 in downtown Vancouver. At its March meeting the CCA executive committee determined a task force should review and if necessary change the committee structure.
June 17, 2011
Consulting Engineers of Ontario awards pay tribute to outstanding engineering projects
AGM Program Managers has won the prestigious Willis Chipman Award from Consulting Engineers of Ontario (CEO) for its role in the recently completed $700-million, multi-year GO Transit rail infrastructure improvement program.
June 13, 2011
Prosperity Mine proposal revised and resubmitted
Taseko Mines submitted a revised proposal to the federal government for the Prosperity gold and copper mine near Williams Lake, B.C., after the original plan was rejected.
June 13, 2011
Infrastructure rating system coming soon
With all the talk we hear about sustainable buildings in these environmentally conscious times, it's easy to overlook the need for sustainability in infrastructure.
June 9, 2011
A Forest Practices board report detailing the investigation into a run-of-river project in Toba Inlet, near Powell River, British Columbia, found that the harvesting and road building for the project followed requirements to protect the environment.
June 9, 2011
Northcliff Resources Sisson Brook tungsten mine construction in New Brunswick set for 2013
Chris Zahovskis of Hunter Dickinson says the Northcliff Resources Sisson Brook tungsten mine north of Fredericton, New Brunswick is on schedule to be operating in three years and could create as many as 600 jobs.
June 3, 2011
Ottawa allocates funding for environmental assessment on proposed New Brunswick gold mine
The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency will allocate a total of $50,000 to three applicants who have applied to participate in the federal environmental assessment of Castle Resources Inc.'s (TSX.V: CRI) proposed gold mine near Bathurst, New Brunswick. The Elmtree Property Gold Mine Project is a proposed open pit mine.
June 3, 2011
Infrastructure rating system coming soon
With all the talk we hear about sustainable buildings in these environmentally conscious times, it’s easy to overlook the need for sustainability in infrastructure.
June 1, 2011
Former hospital residence in Hamilton makes way for site redevelopment
A former nursing residence in Hamilton, Ontario has been demolished as part of Phase 1B of the Henderson General Hospital redevelopment project. The $204,000 demolition contract was awarded to Budget Environmental Disposal Inc.
May 25, 2011
Site C dam in British Columbia moves to assessment stage
The proposed Site C dam construction project in northeast British Columbia has taken the first step through the environmental assessment process, but cost estimates for the project have risen to almost $8 billion.
May 25, 2011
Ottawa approves $400-million Northwest Transmission Line
The federal government has approved plans for the construction of the proposed Northwest Transmission Line in British Columbia but said BC Hydro must address environmental concerns.
May 19, 2011
BC Hydro's Site C Clean Energy project moves to environmental assessment stage
BC Hydro has submitted a project description report for the Site C Clean Energy project, located in Fort St. John, British Columbia. The $7.9 billion site is estimated to create 7,000 person-years of employment through the seven year construction period.
May 11, 2011
New BIM Institute starts rolling out documents
The Institute for Building Information Modeling in Canada (IBC) is moving ahead following its official launch late last year.
May 11, 2011
Government approves Northwest transmission line
The federal government has approved plans for the construction of the proposed Northwest Transmission Line, which aims to promote economic development by providing electricity to communities in northern B.C.
May 9, 2011
Legal battle halts oilsands test module
A court injunction has stranded a massive oilsands construction module near the Montana-Idaho border until a legal battle to prevent Imperial Oil from moving oversized loads across Montana is resolved.
May 9, 2011
Institute for Building Information Modeling in Canada releases document on BIM use
The Ottawa-based Institute for Building Information Modeling in Canada (IBC) has released an assessment on the use of building information modelling technologies. The environmental scan describes software, interoperability and other information technology issues.
May 2, 2011
Sustainability rating system being considered
The Association of Consulting Engineering Companies-Canada (ACEC) plans to take a closer look at a sustainability rating system for North American infrastructure that is under development in the United States.
April 26, 2011
Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure developing infrastructure rating system
The Association of Consulting Engineering Companies-Canada (ACEC) plans to take a closer look at a sustainability rating system for North American infrastructure that is under development by the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure in the United States. Included are environmental, economic and social considerations for construction projects such as roads and bridges.
April 21, 2011
Exp Global to develop sewer extension for North Bay, Ontario
The city of North Bay, Ontario announced it has retained civil engineering consulting firm exp Global Inc., formerly known as Trow Global Holdings Inc., to extend the sewer system to the south end of the city. The construction work will include installing a main trunk sewer and associated appurtenances, service connections to the property lines plus restoration.
April 20, 2011
British Columbia lumber in demand for Japan reconstruction
British Columbia lumber companies are gearing up to meet an anticipated demand for plywood as Japan develops plans for reconstruction. Japanese ports and plywood producers were damaged by the earthquake and tsunami in March.
April 18, 2011
British Columbia lumber can help rebuild Japan after quake
British Columbia lumber companies are gearing up to meet the demand for plywood as Japan develops plans for reconstruction, but there hasn't yet been an increase in demand for lumber.
April 12, 2011
Proposed First Coal mine in British Columbia undergoes federal environmental assessment
The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency is inviting public comment on First Coal Corp.’s proposed Central South Mine near Chetwynd, British Columbia. The firm plans to produce 1.5 million tonnes of metallurgical coal per year.
April 11, 2011
New study finds benefits to building concrete roads
In the ongoing debate over which pavement material is best for roads and highways - concrete or asphalt - a new study gives the nod to concrete.
April 11, 2011
Stantec accredited to verify GHG claims
Stantec Consulting Ltd.'s atmospheric environment group has been awarded accreditation by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) for verification of corporate claims related to greenhouse gas emissions.
April 6, 2011
Politics stall Alberta oilsands component delivery
Protests and legal action against the shipment of mega-loads in Idaho and Montana have forced Imperial Oil to develop a new plan to transport more than 200 massive modules to the $8-billion Kearl oilsands construction project north of Fort McMurray, Alberta.
April 4, 2011
Toronto Port Authority invites bids for airport tunnel construction
The Toronto Port Authority announced Monday it is issuing a request for proposals to build a pedestrian and services tunnel connecting the Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport to the mainland. Construction firms participating in consortia invited to bid include Aecon (TSX: ARE), Golder Associates, PCL Constructors Inc. and Exp Global Inc.
April 4, 2011
Canadian nuclear association supports expansion of Darlington, Ontario power plant
The Canadian Nuclear Association said it supports a favourable environmental assessment for Ontario Power Generation's proposal to construct additional nuclear reactors at its Darlington electrical generation station east of Toronto. The organization stated if built, the Darlington nuclear power expansion project would bring highly skilled jobs to the region.
March 31, 2011
Ontario government to fund new rapid transit construction in Toronto
The Government of Ontario has announced funding for a revised light rail transit (LTR) plan in Toronto. It includes mostly underground rail along Eglinton Avenue and an extension of the subway along Sheppard Avenue. It is a major revision of the previous Transit City plan.
March 31, 2011
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has designated Edmonton-based construction contractor Stantec Consulting Ltd. (TSX: STN) as a third-party firm that can verify greenhouse gas emission claims by corporations.
March 29, 2011
Proposed Compliance Coal mine on Vancouver Island to undergo environmental assessment
Compliance Coal Corp., which is doing business as the Comox Joint Venture, proposes the development of a the Raven underground coal mine approximately 20 kilometres south of Courtenay on eastern Vancouver Island. The federal government announced funding this week for parties to support their participation in the environmental assessment of a proposed coal mine construction project in British Columbia.
March 25, 2011
Federal environment agency assessing Ontario copper, platinum mine
The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Friday released two documents related to a proposed Stillwater Canada Inc. (NYSE:SWC) open pit mine in Northern Ontario. The project includes construction of tailing impoundment areas, explosives factory and magazine facilities.
March 25, 2011
Proposed Compliance Coal mine on Vancouver Island to undergo environmental assessment
The federal government announced funding this week for parties to support their participation in the environmental assessment of a proposed coal mine construction project in British Columbia.
March 25, 2011
Proposed Compliance Coal mine on Vancouver Island to undergo environmental assessment
Compliance Coal Corp., which is doing business as the Comox Joint Venture, proposes the development of a the Raven underground coal mine approximately 20 kilometres south of Courtenay on eastern Vancouver Island. The federal government announced funding this week for parties to support their participation in the environmental assessment of a proposed coal mine construction project in British Columbia.
March 23, 2011
MacKenzie Valley Pipeline gets government approval
The proponents of the $16.2 billion Mackenzie Valley natural gas pipeline project have got the green light to build by the federal government, but an investment decision still requires the consent of the Dehcho First Nation.
March 22, 2011
US$230-million ‘rare earth’ refinery gets heavy environmental scrutiny in Malaysia
Malaysia says it is strictly regulating a US$230-million refinery being built by Australian miner Lynas Corp. Ltd. to process “rare earth” materials critical for the manufacture of high-tech goods, but critics said that the risk of radioactive pollution was real.
March 22, 2011
Alberta Utilities Commission approves plans for Greengate Blackspring Ridge I wind farm
A Calgary-based company has been given the green light from the Alberta Utilities Commission to construct what is expected to be Canada’s largest wind energy project. Greengate Power is working with Stantec on Blackspring Ridge I
March 21, 2011
Infrastructure Ontario invites bids for Toronto airport rail link
The Ontario government has released a request for proposals to four teams to build a spur line and station for rail service between downtown Toronto and Pearson International Airport. EllisDon Corp., SNC Lavalin Group Inc. (TSX:SNC), Aecon Construction and Materials Ltd. (TSX:ARE) and Flatiron Constructors Canada Ltd. are among the major firms belonging to teams that will be invited to bid.
March 18, 2011
NaiKun Wind Energy Group given environmental go-ahead for first British Columbia offshore wind farm
The Canadian federal government has granted NaiKun Wind Energy a federal screening decision, and has decided that the company's offshore wind farm proposed off the northwest coast of British Columbia meets the requirements of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act and can be built without significant environmental, social or health effects.
March 18, 2011
Applied Research Associates lends credence to those lobbying for concrete roads
In the ongoing debate over whether concrete or asphalt is the best pavement for our roads and highways, a new study from Applied Research Associates gives the nod to concrete. The president of the Ready Mixed Concrete Association of Ontario weighs in.
March 17, 2011
Lobby group gets federal funding to participate in environmental assessment of Copper Fox mine
The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Thursday announced it will provide $8,000 to support the Skeena Watershed Conservation Coalition's participation in an environmental assessment of a proposed open pit mine.
March 17, 2011
Lobby group gets federal funding to participate in environmental assessment of Copper Fox mine
The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Thursday announced it will provide $8,000 to support the Skeena Watershed Conservation Coalition's participation in an environmental assessment of a proposed open pit mine. Copper Fox Metals Inc. (TSX-V: CUU.V) is conducting a feasibility study on the Schaft Creek deposit in British Columbia.
March 16, 2011
Construction to start on Canada's biggest windfarm
A Calgary-based company has been given the green light from provincial regulators in Alberta to construct Blakcspring Ridge, which is expected to be Canada's largest wind energy project.
March 16, 2011
Re-submitted Prosperity mine proposal needs scrutiny
In November 2010, the Government of Canada made the only responsible decision available to it and rejected Taseko's original application for the Prosperity Gold-Copper mine near Williams Lake, B.C.
March 16, 2011
British Columbia gold-copper mine developers submit new plan for $800-million project
Taseko Mines Ltd. has submitted a new plan to the federal government for the Prosperity Gold-Copper Project near Williams Lake, B.C., after the project’s previous submission was rejected.
March 16, 2011
Input sought on two draft assessments of Jackpine Mine Expansion and Pierre River Mine projects
The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency is asking the public for comments on two draft agreements for environmental assessments on the Jackpine Mine Expansion and Pierre River Mine projects in northern Alberta.
March 14, 2011
Alberta oil sands construction projects face environmental assessment
The federal government is about to start environmental assessments on Shell's proposed Jackpine Mine Expansion and Pierre River Mine oil sands construction projects north of Fort McMurray, Alta.
March 14, 2011
Alberta oil sands construction projects face environmental assessment
The federal government is about to start environmental assessments on two of Shell Canada's proposed oil sands construction projects north of Fort McMurray, Alberta.
March 11, 2011
Consulting Engineers of Ontario urges long-term infrastructure funding focus
Following up on last fall’s voter education campaign, Consulting Engineers of Ontario (CEO) has urged the province to develop a long-term infrastructure investment strategy.
March 9, 2011
British Columbia mine proposal is resubmitted
Taseko Mines Limited has submitted a new plan to the federal government for the Prosperity Gold-Copper Project near Williams Lake, B.C., after the project's previous submission was rejected.
March 1, 2011
B.C. transmission line clears environmental assessment
The Mining Association of B.C. applauds provincial environmental approval of a major power project in northwestern B.C.
February 24, 2011
BC Hydro gets environmental assessment certificate for Northwest Transmission Line project
BC Hydro has received an environmental assessment certificate for the proposed Northwest Transmission Line project.
February 22, 2011
The Greater Moncton International airport plans $24-million extension of its main runway
The Greater Moncton International airport is planning a $24-million extension of its main runway from 1.9 kilometres to 3.2 kilometres.
February 14, 2011
Vancouver rapid transit Evergreen line approved
he Evergreen Line Rapid Transit Project has received an environmental assessment certificate after a review led by British Columbia's Environmental Assessment Office (EAO).The EAO assessment report concluded the project is not likely to have significant adverse effects.
February 14, 2011
Tidal power project lays the foundation for a new clean energy industry in British Columbia
The $6.5 million Canoe Pass Tidal Commercialization Project involves the construction of a pile-supported structure and the installation of two 250 kilowatt (kW) vertical-axis marine current turbines, on Vancouver Island, near Campbell River, B.C.
February 11, 2011
Enbridge offers native groups $1 billion for Northern Gateway pipeline
Calgary-based Enbridge is promising nearly $1 billion to native groups affected by the planned Northern Gateway pipeline.
February 9, 2011
New body to rate sustainability of U.S. infrastructure
The Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI) is a new, independent non-profit organization set up to develop and administer a sustainability rating system for North American infrastructure.
February 9, 2011
Canadian Construction Association optimistic about new "red tape" initiative
The three-phase development and redevelopment of BC Women's Hospital and BC Children's Hospital will cost about $700 million and is considered one of the largest hospital projects ever undertaken in the province. The massive infrastructure project will span six years and has kicked off with construction proposals being received, rezoning applications submitted and planning taking place.
February 7, 2011
Vancouver Island project could capture tidal energy
The first proposed commercial tidal energy project in Canada is helping develop the federal environmental assessment process and lay the foundation for a new clean energy industry.
February 4, 2011
Brookfield Renewable Power gets stake in British Columbia wind power projects
Brookfield Renewable Power has acquired a controlling interest in the Thunder Mountain and Red Willow wind development projects, both owned by Aeolis Wind Power Corporation.
