September 8, 2026 PowerBank Corporation is pleased to announce it will be supporting TriMac Engineering of Sydney, Nova Scotia with solar feasibility studies and related technical and development assessments for solar consulting services for the Municipality of the County of Victoria in Nova Scotia. The contract was executed between TriMac and the Municipality on July…
September 8, 2026 Canada’s ability to compete and lead in the AI economy depends on access to large-scale, high-performance digital infrastructure. Through Bell AI Fabric, Bell is investing in sovereign Canadian AI infrastructure that strengthens Canada’s digital resilience, expands domestic AI capacity, creates long-term economic value and helps ensure the benefits of AI innovation remain…
September 8, 2026 CHRIS SEVERSON-BAKER, Executive Director of the Pembina Institute, made the following statement in response to Canada’s Changing Climate Report 2026: “This report again confirms that the human activity of burning fossil fuels is driving destructive levels of warming in Canada and around the world, and that all governments — including Canada’s — must…
September 8, 2026 Nova Scotia Power has announced the launch of its new Community Energy Fund, a $500,000 initiative aimed at helping customers with their power bills. The program will be delivered through local community organizations across the province. The fund was created with input from community organizations and stakeholders, including members of the Affordable…
September 8, 2026 What was once the Milton Centennial Pool is now a thriving community garden bringing neighbours together in Queens County. After the pool closed in 2023 following flood damage, the Milton Community Association worked with residents to reimagine the space. A community garden quickly emerged as the preferred option, creating a shared outdoor space where…
September 8, 2026 Newly approved funding through to 2027 following strong customer participation in energy-efficiency programs in 2025 More FortisBC Energy Inc. customers will be able to access energy-efficiency rebates and programs after the British Columbia Utilities Commission recently approved an additional $86 million in funding for FortisBC’s gas conservation and energy-efficiency initiatives through 2027….
September 8, 2026 Alectra remains committed to prioritizing Canadian businesses, suppliers, and vendors in procuring equipment and services for the electricity grid in their service area. As Canada’s largest municipally owned electricity utility by customer base, Alectra Utilities serves approximately 1.1 million homes and businesses, representing a population of about three million people. As a…
September 8, 2026 Nova Scotia is inviting tidal energy developers to test their smaller-scale in-stream devices in the Bay of Fundy. It will be an opportunity for companies to evaluate emerging tidal energy technologies in real-world conditions while collecting technical, operational and environmental data. Projects will be connected to the power grid. “We are opening…
September 8, 2026 After briefly becoming one of Canada’s most famous islands, the floating island on Williston Reservoir has been found. The island, which captured international attention after it appeared near Finlay Bay and then seemingly vanished, has been located through a combination of satellite imagery, observations from small aircraft and reports from boaters. The…
September 8, 2026 Newfoundland Power is warning about the dangers of tampering with electrical infrastructure after break-ins and thefts occurred at substations in Gambo, Hare Bay and Greenspond, resulting in power outages in the surrounding communities. Newfoundland and Labrador RCMP is investigating. Evidence of the break-ins was discovered early this morning. The suspect or suspects…
September 8, 2026 Construction is underway at Northern Transformers’ new facility in Innisfil, marking an exciting milestone in the continued growth of the company. “Following our groundbreaking ceremony in September 2025, the project is progressing well, and the new facility is beginning to take shape,” the company said on their website. “These recent photos showcase…
August 25, 2026 Canadian steel is helping build the future of this country. When Canadian steel succeeds, Canada succeeds, and that’s why bold new action is being taken to strengthen the movement of Canadian steel within domestic markets. As Canada works to build a stronger, more self-reliant economy, creating new opportunities for Canadian steel producers…
August 25, 2026 The Ontario government launched a framework for its Data Centre Playbook, which aims to help the province attract the best data centre investments that drive economic growth, ensure Canadians’ data remains in Canada and deliver significant and meaningful benefits to local communities. This framework will also ensure data centres pay the full cost…
August 25, 2026 Canadian Solar Inc. announced that e-STORAGE, its energy storage solutions business, has successfully completed Large-Scale Fire Testing (LSFT) for its KuBank 3.0 commercial and industrial (C&I) energy storage system under the latest UL 9540A:2026 standard, becoming the industry’s first to pass this rigorous large-scale fire test. KuBank 3.0 delivers up to 940 kWh of energy…
August 25, 2026 Aug 9, 2026: BC Hydro crews achieved a major milestone yesterday, restoring power to approximately 2,700 customers affected by the Bradley Creek wildfire following extensive repairs to infrastructure damaged by wildfire and the windstorm that swept through the area last weekend. Power was restored in phases throughout the afternoon and evening as…
August 25, 2026 Every year, one special day at the Capital Fair is dedicated to accessibility for families in Ottawa. Special Needs Day is a heartwarming tradition designed specifically for children and adults with physical and developmental disabilities, as well as sensory sensitivities. This partnership brings all the magic of the fairgrounds–from midway rides to…