We’re taking a break over the holidays. Hope everyone has a green Christmas!
Aid Available For ‘Green’ MBA Students
Pursuing your MBA? Is it in the field of sustainable development? You might be eligible for some funding.
MTS Allstream Signs Up for One Million Acts of Green Initiative
I’m a big believer in small changes adding up over time. Seems MTS is as well.
Welwind Announces Strategic Partnership With Windcor On a 200 MW Project in Canada
Opportunities in wind abound.
Zero-carbon community planned near Edmonton
The folks in Edmonton will soon have a crack at living in an advanced green community.
Google Canada’s New Eco-Friendly Home Enjoys Playful Work Philosophy
Nice little write-up about the new Google office in Waterloo.
Green energy the key to the future?
Could green manufacturing jobs help Ontario’s ailing manufacturing sector? I doubt we’ll see enough green jobs to offset what’s been lost in this province so far but there does seem to be some hope that at least some manufacturing jobs can be transfered. After all, there is a massive amount of manufacturing expertise here and it doesn’t make sense to give it up.
Applications now being accepted for Ontario’s ‘green’ rebates
Ontario truckers looking to save some money on their next purchase can now apply for a rebate if they are investing in an alternative fuel vehicle or anti-idling technologies.
ICP Solar Wins Business in Africa
ICP Solar web site - listing netted some business in Africa.
Jason’s Deli goes green; co-founder urges other to follow
This is about a Texas company but does mention the involvement of SHEC (web site - listing) from Saskatoon.
Latest business challenge is climate change
Climate change present opportunities and challenges.
Honeywell Canada Seeks Employees for Green Energy
The economy may be tanking but Honeywell is hiring.
Think Local First for a Stable Economy during ‘Buy Local Week’
It’s buy local week in case you didn’t know (I didn’t).
Prime Time in Ottawa to hand out iPod Touch to delegates instead of paper
Now that’s pretty neat. Instead of a conference goody bag full of paper, delegates will receive special iPod’s loaded with special software and information. Of course, you can talk amongst yourselves about the impact the manufacturing of an iPod Touch vs. the paper it will save.
Prime Time in Ottawa takes place February 18 to the 20th (2009).
Maritime Geothermal thrives on international demand for ‘green’ energy alternative
I love geothermal and there’s always room in these dismal economic times for a ray of positive business news.
Planet Organic offers food for thought
Good little article on Canada’s answer to Whole Foods: Planet Organic (website, listing).