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Waste

Case study: 2016 FCM Sustainable Communities Awards — Waste Program

A pioneering project in biomethanation The City of Saint-Hyacinthe took the lead in completing all the research and development for its biomethanation project to produce biogas from waste. The project, completed without external consultants, is a first in Quebec and one of the first in North Ame…

November 28, 2018

Case Study

Water

Case study: Manitoba town leads innovation in northern communities

Project type Amount Community Capital project Loan: $4,368,300
Grant: $655,200 Neepawa, MB In 2016, the growing Town of Neepawa had pushed its lagoon system to the brink. The community decided to upgrade its …

August 19, 2019

Case Study

Water

Case study: Okotoks proves natural stormwater management works

Can nature’s own water management processes effectively deal with stormwater runoff in urban environments? The Town of Okotoks, AB, and its partners have proven that it can. Their Living Soils Filtration Project uses different soils and plants to capture, filter and disperse stormwater, w…

February 5, 2019

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Municipal and community buildings

New energy-efficient pool and fitness centre boost well-being in remote northern community

When major structural issues forced the closure of Iqaluit’s municipal pool, the city’s 7,740 residents were left without a central community space to get healthy and active and connect with each other. The City of Iqaluit envisioned a bigger and better replacement: a new, inviting and accessib…

September 14, 2020

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Water

Wastewater from water treatment system used for wetlands, wildlife and community space

In 2007, the city began a study to assess the feasibility of cleaning and reusing the backwash water produced from its water treatment process rather than discharging it into the city’s near-capacity sewer system. The City of Yorkton had decided to replace its four antiquated water tre…

September 15, 2020

Case Study

Waste

Case study: Animal-proof bins wrapped in local art get Canmore, AB, composting

The Canmore Food Waste Collection Pilot in Canmore, AB, is the 2020 winner in the waste category of FCM’s Sustainable Communities Awards. Located in important wildlife habitat, the Town of Canmore, AB, cannot offer curb-side waste collection due to the risk of a…

December 8, 2020

Case Study

Water

Case study: Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrading

The coastal town of St. Andrews in southwest New Brunswick has upgraded its wastewater treatment plant to meet environmental standards, improve the quality of life for residents, and create capacity for growth. To minimize costs and the environmental impact of construction, the town chose to dee…

December 17, 2018

General Content

Leadership in Brownfield Renewal network form

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June 2, 2022

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Green Municipal Fund

FAQs What is happening? FCM’s Green Municipal Fund (GMF) is getting its own website to better serve your sustainability needs. Over the past two years, GMF has seen significant growth and demand for our funding and resources. We’re proud to offer a new central destination to access GMF learni…

June 27, 2022

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Transportation

Webinar recording: Engaging students to increase public transit ridership

Watch this webinar recording to learn how your city or community can manage traffic congestion, reduce greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles and control costs of bussing students to school. Be inspired by the City of Kingston, ON, that addressed these challenges with a unique award-winning program…

June 7, 2019

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