IGA introduces its first 100% electric delivery van
IGA presents its first electric converted refrigerated home delivery van. “This van is equipped with a unique system that extends the life of old vans by converting gas-powered vans to...
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IGA opens the country’s biggest organic vegetable garden… on its roof
This IGA is the first grocery store in Canada to sell organic produce grown on its own roof. Located in Montreal’s Saint-Laurent borough, this IGA grocery store also has the biggest...
Overcoming anxiety with artificial intelligence
This start-up - Mr. Young - uses a robot to help people cope with anxiety. Founded by three young entrepreneurs, Mr. Young built a robot – or bot – with the mission of...
Indigenous communities on the frontline of climate change action
A young start-up is collaborating with Indigenous communities to develop and sell carbon offsets. Anwaatin, which means “calm weather” in Ojibway, is a social economy business that helps Indigenous communities...
Helping people fight food insecurity by growing their own fruit and vegetables
Project SucSeed is a start-up that uses hydroponics to fight food insecurity. Across Northern Canada, food insecurity affects 17% (Yukon) and 20% (Northwest Territories) of households – statistics that are above...
Finance leaders taking part in advancing sustainability
Chief Financial Officers from across Canada are coming together to encourage better integration of sustainable development principles in business. The Canadian CFO Leadership Network, which held its first meeting in...
Philanthropy: Aimia is launching a data analytics hub
As part of Montreal’s 375th anniversary, Aimia is opening a “data philanthropy hub” designed to help nonprofit organizations. This hub, set to open in June, is a collaboration between Aimia,...
Over 600 supermarkets commit to fighting food waste
Three major food retailers, Loblaw, Metro and Sobeys, are participating in the first joint program aimed at redistributing their unsold food to those in need. The Food Banks of Quebec (BAQ) network...
Introducing a charging “plan” for electric vehicles
AddÉnergie wants to give consumers the ability to use charging services on a monthly subscription basis, eliminating the need to have their own charging station. The Shawinigan, Quebec-based company, which develops...
POC, the voice of urban chickens
After urban beekeeping, Alvéole is turning its attention to urban chicken coops to raise awareness, but also to change the regulations governing them. Dubbed POC, this project offers a start-up kit to...
MEC: Community-based growth
With five new MEC stores opening across the country this year, we interviewed Anne Donohoe, chief marketing officer, who believes community spirit is still the key to their success. Considered one...
TD opting for 100% green energy in Vancouver
TD Bank to collaborate with Bullfrog Power to supply its 45 branches in Vancouver with green energy. Bullfrog Power, a certified B Corp, offers renewable energy solutions to help individuals and businesses...
Quartier Artisan: supporting entrepreneurial artisans
Launched a few days ago in Lac-Mégantic, Quartier Artisan is an accelerator whose goal is to support artisans across the province. Quartier Artisan is an initiative that aims to contribute to...
A $20 million fund to finance carbon reduction initiatives
Yesterday, as part of COP22 taking place in Marrakesh, Fondaction and Coop Carbone announced the creation of one of the world’s largest funds for GHG reduction projects through carbon contracts. Announced with...