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GLOBE Performance Solutions Launches New ETV Website Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) Program assists companies seeking to verify the performance capabilities of their new technologies

GLOBE-Net, June 17, 2013 - GLOBE Performance Solutions (GPS), the official delivery agent for Canada's  Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) Program, has launched a redesigned website to assist companies seeking to verify the performance capabilities of their new technologies. Read More...

Internship program boosts green careers in Canada Program pays environmental employers up to $12,000 to host an intern

CALGARY, JUNE 14, 2013-  Environmental work in Canada is getting a boost this summer, with an opportunity for employers to get paid for hiring new graduates through ECO Canada's  International Environmental Youth Corps (IEYC) program. Read More...

Pacific NorthWest LNG Project - Federal Funding Available Deadline for applications is July 14, 2013

OTTAWA, June 14, 2013 /CNW/ - The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency is making available funding to support the participation of the public and Aboriginal groups in the federal environmental assessment of the Pacific NorthWest LNG Project located in British Columbia. Read More...

Brucejack Gold Mine Project - Federal Funding Available Deadline for applications is July 6, 2013

OTTAWA, June 6, 2013 /CNW/ - The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency is making available funding to support the participation of the public and Aboriginal groups in the federal environmental assessment of the Brucejack Gold Mine Project located in British Columbia. Read More...

BLOOM Sustainability Leadership Awards Application Deadline Sunday June 30, 2013

Show us what makes your organization a sustainability leader! Applications are open to industrial, commercial, institutional, municipal, and non-governmental businesses/organizations located in Canada. Read More...

BioTalent Canada's Career Focus Wage Subsidy Program Opportunities for employers and graduates available

BioTalent Canada's Career Focus wage subsidy program provides a substantial boost to help bio-economy employers hire new grads - an increased subsidy of up to $20,000 up to March 2014. Read More...

Technology Update: TurboScrubber Available from NORAM NORAM enters into agreement with UK company

JUNE 7, 2013 - NORAM Engineering & Constructors Ltd (Vancouver, BC) has entered into a technology agreement with Osprey Corporation Ltd / Fluid Technologies Ltd. (United Kingdom), whereby NORAM will market and support the TurboScrubber emissions control and heat recovery technology in the Americas and most Pacific Rim countries. Read More...

Prince Rupert Gas Transmission Project - Public Comments Invited Submit written comments by June 24, 2013

OTTAWA, June 3, 2013 /CNW/ - As part of the strengthened and modernized Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 (CEAA 2012) put in place to support the government's Responsible Resource Development Initiative, the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency must decide whether a federal environmental assessment is required for the proposed Prince Rupert Gas Transmission Project located in British Columbia. Read More...

Authenticating online consultation: A new model for community and stakeholder engagement in contaminated sites redevelopment By Aimée Brisebois - Special to the BCEIA

MAY 28, 2012 - Environmental resource practitioners, particularly in the contaminated sites field and in brownfield redevelopment, must manage varying perspectives on projects from different stakeholders and the public.  Read More...

Blackwater Gold Project: Federal Funding Allocated for Environmental Assessment $198,637 allocated to eight applicants

OTTAWA, May 16, 2013 /CNW/ - The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency has allocated a total of $198,637 to eight applicants to support their participation in the federal environmental assessment of the proposed Blackwater Gold Project located in British Columbia. Read More...

BCEIA-EMA Announce 1st Annual EPO Registration now open for Environmental Professionals Golf Tournament

EMA and the BCEIA are excited to announce the first Annual Environmental Professionals Open - an inaugural Golf Tournament collaboratively organized by the Environmental Managers Association of BC and the British Columbia Environment Industry Association. Read More...

Global Methane Expo 2013 Proceedings Now Online Proceedings from March 2013 event now available on GMI website

The Global Methane Initiative (GMI) is pleased to announce that the proceedings from Methane Expo 2013 are now available online for your convenience. The Expo was a resounding success, bringing together 450 attendees from more than 40 different countries to discuss and promote the recovery and use of methane through new projects and technologies. Read More...

GeoEnviroLogic Professional Development Events: Beyond Data and Risk Symposium Professional training events to take place May 28-29 and June 6 at BCIT Downtown Campus

GeoEnviroLogic is proud to announce two professional training events focused on better site data collection and interpretation for risk assessments, as well as discussions of CSR update related to risk assessments. The combination of the two-day "Beyond Data" workshop on May 28 and 29, with the Risk Symposium on June 6 will give you an in-depth understanding of what really matters. The Beyond Data Workshop and Risk Symposium can be taken separately or combined. Read More...

Prince Rupert LNG Project - Public Comments Invited Deadline for written comments is May 27, 2013

OTTAWA, May 6, 2013 /CNW/ - As part of the strengthened and modernized Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 (CEAA 2012) put in place to support the government's Responsible Resource Development Initiative, the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency must decide whether a federal environmental assessment is required for the proposed Prince Rupert LNG Project located in British Columbia. To assist it in making its decision, the Agency is seeking comments from the public on the project and its potential effects on the environment. Read More...

Newalta Report on Sustainability BCEIA Member releases 2013 report

BCEIA Member Newalta has released it's 2013 Sustainability Report, outlining the steps the company has taken to advance sustainability within the organization. Read More...

Competition launched to fund new CECR commercialization centres Notifications of Intent due June 14, 2013

The Networks of Centres of Excellence (NCE) has launched a competition for new funding under its innovative Centres of Excellence for Commercialization and Research (CECR) program. The program funds centres that bridge the challenging gap between innovation and commercialization. Read More...

David Rogers of BCHAZMAT Awarded Business Person of the Year! BCEIA Director recognized by Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce

VICTORIA, BC, April 24, 2013 - Congratulations to BCEIA Director, David Rogers of BCHAZMAT Management Ltd. who was awarded the Coasst Capital Savings Business Person of the Year Award at last night's Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce Business Awards 2013 Gala Dinner. Read More...

Hemmera Welcomes New Shareholders Employees chosen for their dedication, integrity and leadership

Hemmera is pleased to announce that five long-standing, exemplary employees have become Hemmera's newest shareholders: Anju Wicke, Malcolm Smith, Scott Weston, Greg Quandt, and George Meadows. These individuals were chosen because of their dedication, integrity and exceptional leadership. Read More...

BCEIA 2013 Environment Industry Guide Download the PDF version or request a copy

The third edition of the British Columbia Environment Industry Guide is your doorway to an industry sector that is growing faster than the economy as a whole - a sector full of opportunity for a new generation of highly skilled and educated workers. Read More...

BCEIA Elect 2013 Board of Directors Annual General Meeting held April 18, 2013

Following the Annual General Meeting held in Vancouver, BC on April 18, 2013 the BCEIA is happy to announce the election of the following Members to its Board: Read More...