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Air Canada Quebec facility its first with all-electric service fleet

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Air Canada Que. facility its first with all-electric service fleet

Air Canada (AC-T) has switched all the main ground support equipment at its facility in Québec City’s Jean Lesage International Airport to electric alternatives, a first for the airliner. The company now has over 900 electric ground support units.

Haleon aims to lead on water sustainability at Montreal plant

A health-care products factory in Montreal that produces items for brands such as Advil, Buckley’s and Tums is the first in Canada to be certified by a global sustainable water management standard.

Honda delays Ontario EV project plans for 2 years

Honda Canada says it is delaying a $15-billion electric vehicle (EV) project in Ontario for two years amid weak demand for EVs, dealing more bad news to the province’s automotive sector.

Group of investors submits revised offer to buy Lion Electric

A group of investors has submitted a revised offer to buy Quebec vehicle maker Lion Electric. According to court documents, the buyers have reached an agreement with the Quebec government to renew a subsidy program for electric school buses.

Capstone Infrastructure revenue rises YoY in Q1

Toronto-based power producer Capstone Infrastructure Corp. (CSE-PR-A-T) reported revenue of $63.6 million in Q1, up from $58.2 million in Q1 2024. EBITDA for the quarter was $14.2 million, down from $78.6 million a year ago.

Low wind in Europe weighs on Northland Power’s Q1 results

Power wind conditions in Europe caused Toronto-based Northland Power (NPI-T) to report lower Q1 results compared to a year ago, with net profit declining to $111 million from $149 million in Q1 2024.

Anaergia Q1 revenue dips, backlog hits $200M

Burlington, Ont.-based renewable fuel company Anaergia Inc. (ANRG-T) says its revenue backlog jumped 94.1 per cent to $200 million in Q1. Revenue for the quarter decreased 0.4 per cent to $24.9 million compared to Q1 2024.

Boralex reports net earnings down 44% in Q1

Montreal-based renewable energy company Boralex Inc. (BLX-T) reported net earnings of $41 million in Q1, down $32 million from Q1 2024. EBITDA for the quarter was $176 million, compared to $195 million from a year ago.

Svante launches first-ever gigafactory for CCR Filters

Burnaby-based Svante Technologies has officially opened the world’s first commercial-scale gigafactory dedicated to manufacturing carbon capture and removal (CCR) filters. Located in Burnaby, the Redwood facility will produce enough filters to capture up to 10 million tonnes of CO2 annually.

Hypercharge launches Level 2 charger

Vancouver-based Hypercharge (HC-X) has introduced its newest electric vehicle charging solution, Halo. A Level 2 charging station designed specifically for multifamily residences, commercial properties and workplace environments, Halo can be installed in both indoor parking garages and outdoor lots.

Canada’s electric vehicle strategy has failed

OPINION: We must face an uncomfortable truth: Canada’s automotive and EV manufacturing strategy, touted as a generational opportunity to drive economic growth, jobs and environmental leadership, has failed quickly and dramatically.

Building green homes for a resilient future

While individual actions such as planting trees, choosing EVs and investing in energy-efficient appliances are valuable, the way we design and build our homes represents one of the most significant opportunities to effect positive change on a larger scale.

Sustainable financiers want to bolster energy transition plans

Several financial institutions and pension funds are backing a new initiative by some of Canada’s best-known sustainable finance experts to bolster companies’ energy transition plans as a way to win access to more global capital.

Can Alberta gov't freeze its industrial carbon tax? Yes, for now

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s plan to freeze the charge on industrial pollution at $95 per tonne for big emitters may surprise those who thought industrial carbon taxes are imposed by the federal government. But she’s within her rights — sort of.

China's CATL to raise at least $4B in Hong Kong listing

Chinese EV battery manufacturer CATL aims to raise at least US$3.99 billion in its Hong Kong listing, according to its prospectus filed on Monday, the largest listing globally so far in 2025.

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