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Biorefinery targets energy in forest waste (10/05)

Hidden within Northern Ontario’s boreal forest is a wealth of potential energy known as biomass. Advanced Biorefinery Inc.

OMB puts brakes on recreational development (9/02)

The Ontario Municipal Board has said no to the development of Eagle Mountain Resort, a 70-unit recreational-vehicle campsite at Cloud Bay near a fragile wetland.

Going Green (9/02)

A German-Canadian wind turbine joint venture may herald the first phase of an emerging eco-industrialism sector in Sudbury.

Wind farm part of a larger vision for Sudbury (9/02)

The City of Greater Sudbury has taken another significant step forward in its quest to develop a wind farm. City council passed a motion in July authorizing staff to negotiate a memorandum of understanding with REpower Wind Corp.

Geothermal idea heats up (9/02)

The City of Timmins has selected FVB District Energy of Toronto to conduct a feasibility study to take mine waste water from the abandoned McIntyre and Hollinger mines and convert it into a possible heat source for municipal buildings.

New group to oversee water-generated power (8/01)

A new group has been formed to look after water-generated power in Ontario. The Ontario Waterpower Association was founded by Great Lakes Power, Inco Ltd., Abitibi Consolidated and Ontario Power Generation.

Utilities gear up to be market-ready by fall (6/01)

Ready or not, Ontario's electricity market will be open to competition next May. Fortunately, spokespeople for the industry say they will be ready on time, if not earlier.

Global expertise cornerstone of success (3/02)

Providing quality, innovative and comprehensive solutions to its clients for over 40 years, Golder Associates Ltd. (Golder) and its subsidiaries, with 80 offices worldwide, remain an industry leader.

FSC announces public forest land certification (3/02)

Westwind Forest Stewardship Inc. has been certified for meeting international standards for good forest management. The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) annouced in a press release on Mar. 25 that the 2.

Feeling powerless (05/05)

What gets made in the North should be used in the North.