In this edition:
- Why gas prices increased so much Thursday in Ontario and why relief is coming
- Grant from Niagara Community Foundation fuels Town of Lincoln’s Miyawaki Mini Forests Pilot Project
- PenFinancial Credit Union announces 2024 Board of Directors
- St. Catharines solicits input on Downtown Heritage Conservation District
- NGen launches new call for project proposals for Sustainable Manufacturing Challenge
- Government of Ontario announces $200M investment in sports and recreation facilities
- Focus on Climate
Why gas prices increased so much Thursday in Ontario and why relief is coming
So, you woke up Thursday, April 18 to much higher gas prices than what they had been the day earlier, but if you didn’t think to fill up, there’s relief on the way.
Gas price watcher and Canadians for Affordable Energy president Dan McTeague says prices are now expected to drop 5 cents a litre on Friday and could drop another penny on Saturday.
But what drove the gas prices up 14 cents a litre to an average of 179.9 cents in southern Ontario on Thursday in the first place?
Grant from Niagara Community Foundation fuels Town of Lincoln’s Miyawaki Mini Forests Pilot Project
The Town of Lincoln has announced the receipt of a $17,000 grant from the Niagara Community Foundation (NCF) to support the Miyawaki Mini Forests Pilot Project. This generous funding will enable the Town in partnership with OntarioGreen Conservation Association, a charitable organization, to implement a Miyawaki Mini Forest in Lincoln, helping to naturalize urban spaces, mitigate and address climate change, and enrich biodiversity.
PenFinancial Credit Union announces 2024 Board of Directors
PenFinancial today announced five new directors that have joined its board following a successful election, along with three members continuing their terms, and two members who completed terms and stepped down.
For complete details about PenFinancial’s 2024 Board of Directors, along with links to AGM documents and Annual Reports, visit PenFinancial.com/AGM.
St. Catharines solicits input on Downtown Heritage Conservation District
The City of St. Catharines has launched a new public engagement campaign to gather important feedback on the creation of a new heritage conservation district in the city’s downtown.
As part of the Study Phase, the City is gathering input from a range of stakeholders, including residents, downtown business operators and property owners, in a short online survey to gauge interest in a Downtown Heritage Conservation District.
Residents, business operators and property owners are encouraged to participate in a brief online survey, accessible from April 11 through May 21, 2024.
NGen launches new call for project proposals for Sustainable Manufacturing Challenge
NGen has launched a new call for project proposals for its Sustainable Manufacturing Challenge. These Projects will aim to accelerate the application of Canadian cleantech and other advanced technologies to improve the environmental sustainability of Canadian manufacturing. NGen will invest up to $35 million of Global Innovation Cluster funding and will raise more than $65 million from industry in launching $100 million in new collaborative projects.
Government of Ontario announces $200M investment in sports and recreation facilities
The Ontario government is investing up to $200 million over three years to support Ontario’s growing communities with new and revitalized local sport and recreation facilities across the province.
The new Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund was announced as part of the 2024 Budget: Building a Better Ontario.
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Focus on Climate
What is carbon accounting?
Climate change is undeniably one of the most pressing issues facing our planet. As global awareness intensifies, organizations across all sectors are increasingly scrutinized for their environmental impact. Carbon accounting has emerged as a vital tool in this context, enabling businesses and institutions to quantify their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and develop strategies for reduction.
This article explores carbon accounting, explaining its core principles, applications, and the benefits it offers.
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