Ontario considered for wind turbine factory
June 19, 2008
A German maker of offshore wind turbines is targeting southern Ontario as the location for its first North American manufacturing plant, a venture that would create thousands of local jobs and inject hundreds of millions of dollars into the province’s economy. Multibrid, majority owned by French nuclear giant Areva SA, made the announcement this morning alongside officials from Trillium Power Wind Corp., a local renewable-energy developer that plans to build a massive wind farm in Lake Ontario about 15 kilometres offshore from Prince Edward County.
Coke adds 10 hybrids to its TO fleet
June 13, 2008
This week, Coca-Cola Bottling Company (CCB) introduced ten heavy-duty hybrid-electric delivery trucks into its fleet in Toronto. The move follows last week’s introduction of ten hybrids in Vancouver, and the company plans to have 142 hybrids on the road by August, giving it the largest heavy-duty hybrid delivery fleet in North America.
Got a great green idea for Toronto? Let City Hall help!
June 3, 2008
The City of Toronto is accepting applications from neighbourhood and community groups for funds to help with projects that reduce emissions, clean our air and protect our climate. A total of $9.5 million will be available over the next five years as part of the city’s Live Green Toronto program, a five-year, $20-million initiative to support community-based actions that green Toronto.
BYOB takes on new meaning at the LCBO
May 28, 2008
Picking up a bottle of wine on your way home? You’ll soon be carting it without the help of a plastic bag. The LCBO is phasing out plastic shopping bags as part of its ongoing efforts to go green. The switch to more environmentally friendly alternatives is expected to eliminate approximately 80 million plastic bags a year from landfills.
Social program for energy conservation announced
May 27, 2008
The Social Housing Services Corporation (SHSC) and Toronto Hydro announced the launch of a social housing in-suite light bulb replacement program today - part of a larger sustainability program for housing providers and residents.
New solar technology to power Wal-Mart superstore
May 23, 2008
Wal-Mart Canada has plans to build the country’s largest rooftop solar-energy system on a superstore planned for Markham later this year. Ottawa-based Menova Energy will install an innovative “concentrated” solar-energy system with the help of a $3-million investment by the provincial government. Wal-Mart is partnering in the installation of the system to help prove the feasibility of the technology for a retail environment.
TO Cyclists Union to launch this week
May 17, 2008
After nine months of planning, the Toronto Cyclists Union (TCU) will officially launch on Tuesday. Working together with other groups, such as the Toronto Coalition for Active Transportation, Advocacy for Respect for Cyclists, iBikeTO, Toronto Bicycle Network, the new union hopes to build Toronto’s cycling community into a strong, diverse and effective network to ensure that bicycles are taken seriously by politicians, planners and the media.
Rising fuel costs may affect TTC fares
May 16, 2008
Ditching the car in favour of public transit may not be enough to shield commuters from rising fuel costs. Confronted with galloping diesel prices, TTC officials aren’t ruling out the possibility of adding a fuel surcharge to the price of a ride next year.
Canada Post goes green
May 14, 2008
Canada Post says it needs to crack down on junk mail in order to save the environment and - its bottom line. After issuing its first annual corporate responsibility report yesterday, the Crown corp launched a new campaign to encourage more sustainable mailing practices for businesses and consumers.
Green your yoga at 889 Yonge
May 3, 2008
The ever increasing popularity of yoga in Toronto reflects the awareness of individuals to protect and promote their health and well-being, physically and spiritually. Sisters Christine and Emily Russell also hope to promote the health of the planet with 889 Yonge, the green yoga & holistic lifestyle company they opened just over a year ago. In an entirely eco-friendly and toxin-free space, 889 Yonge offers yoga, a holistic spa, holistic medicine and a green lifestyle boutique.
