Daily News

October 8, 2025 Electric Mobility Canada (EMC), the national industry association representing 180 members across the electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem, including vehicle manufacturers, charging infrastructure providers, mining companies, utilities, unions, think tanks, and universities, called on the Canadian government to maintain the EV Availability Standard and bolster policies that drive innovation, affordability and sustainability in…

October 8, 2025 At a news conference in Ottawa on September 23, 2025, IBEW Canada stood alongside a coalition of organizations calling on the federal government to build an east-west electricity grid powered by renewable energy. The panel included Stephen Thomas of the David Suzuki Foundation, Melina Laboucan-Massimo of Sacred Earth, Brandon Dyck of the International Brotherhood…

October 8, 2025 The federal government announced an investment of over $22 million in support of eight projects to accelerate battery innovation and production capacity across Canada. By powering electric vehicles and making it easier to incorporate renewable energy into our grids, batteries play an important role in the ongoing transition to a prosperous, affordable,…

October 8, 2025 Premier Tim Houston will meet with Tim Hodgson, federal Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, in Ottawa today, October 1, and Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday, October 2, to discuss energy security and the economic benefits of the Wind West project. “Wind West is a project of national significance and has…

October 8, 2025 Nova Scotia’s Powering the Offshore Act, introduced September 26, updates legislation related to offshore wind, tidal energy and the Nova Scotia-New Brunswick intertie. “We’re unleashing Nova Scotia’s untapped potential to make our province a clean energy and economic powerhouse,” said Energy Minister Trevor Boudreau. “This means good jobs, stronger communities and more…

October 7, 2025 NorthX Climate Tech announced $1.6 million in investments in three innovative companies developing energy storage solutions: Vancouver-based FUTURi Power, Richmond’s Foreseeson Technology, and Alberta-based Aqua-Cell Energy, which is piloting its technology at a microgrid in Victoria. This funding follows NorthX’s Call for Energy Storage Innovation, created with BC Hydro, to fast-track the commercialization and scaling of Canadian energy storage solutions and unlock new…

October 7, 2025 Oakville Hydro has been awarded the 2025 Ontario Energy Association (OEA) Customer Service Award, recognizing the organization’s leadership in delivering innovative, customer-focused solutions and its unwavering commitment to excellence. Presented at the 2025 Ontario Energy Conference in Toronto, the award honours outstanding performance across the energy sector, with Oakville Hydro distinguished for…

September 23, 2025 The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) is concerned that the changes to the Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) program announced by Premier Danielle Smith and Minister Rebecca Schulz will further jeopardize existing investments and undermine Alberta’s ability to attract future clean energy capital.   The proposed changes are poised to have a significant…

September 23, 2025 George Gordon Developments Ltd. (GGDL) today hosted the official sod-turning ceremony for its Wicehtowak Solar project near the K+S Bethune Mine site northwest of Regina. Power generated at the 32-megawatt facility, which will be operated by Wicehtowak Solar Ltd, will be sold to K+S Potash for use at the mine site through…

September 15, 2025 As part of Prime Minister, Mark Carney’s recently announced measures to “protect, build, and transform Canadian strategic industries” in response to the impacts of US tariffs, the federal government will not require automakers to meet the 2026 Electric Vehicles Availability Standard (EVAS). Under the EVAS auto manufacturers and importers must meet annual zero-emission vehicle…

September 11, 2025 Manitoba Hydro’s massive mobilization to repair wildfire damage has safely restored power to hundreds of customers, sooner than expected. As shown on the Manitoba Hydro Wildfire Outage Response page, set up to keep communities informed: Power is being restored two to four weeks sooner than expected thanks to the work of hundreds of…

September 2, 2025 Hammond Power Solutions Inc. has determined that the recently expanded U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum derivative products apply to certain materials and components included in many of the Company’s products. The Company expects these tariffs to have a relatively uniform impact across its industry and will work collaboratively with its customers…

Elexicon Energy, the electricity distribution company serving nearly 200,000 customers in Durham Region as well as Belleville, Brock, Gravenhurst and Port Hope, has fundraised a total of $1.1 million for local communities after hosting its fifth annual charity golf tournament. This year’s tournament, hosted in August at Deer Creek in Ajax, raised $350,000 for seven…