Case Studies

The new town hall in Sackville, New Brunswick, houses fire, police, municipal services and council chambers in a single energy-efficient facility.

The City of Morden studied the feasibility of improving its community centre's energy efficiency through retrofits.

A provincial pioneer in sustainable development, the City of Sorel-Tracy built its first energy efficient building, the new headquarters for its fire department.

To save money, cut energy use, and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, the Peace River Regional District and four adjoining municipalities collectively developed plans to promote renewable-resource power and heating systems, as well as energy-efficient land use, waste disposal, travel and construction practices.

Learn about Cranbrook, BC's award-winning project to reclaim wastewater for irrigation.

Follow Ottawa's lead and integrate transit and cycling to increase bike use year-round.

Learn how a Quebec community creates biogas plus environmental and economic benefits from organic waste.

Learn how Brampton, ON, is preparing its older suburbs for climate change.

This article is part of a series called Six sustainability ideas that have gone mainstream in Canada.

The Town of Ladysmith commissioned three studies of contamination at a former industrial site on its waterfront, to review options for remediation.