
Safety group will go to court if government doesn’t improve air quality in Ontario schools
Ontario School Safety (OSS) is considering legal action to force the provincial government to improve indoor air quality in schools and on school buses. They issued the threat after claiming multiple attempts to discuss this issue directly with the Ford government were ignored, the group said.

Leadership, Communication & Experiential Learning at the Forefront of Peel SB Sustainability
Sustainability in education requires a myriad of skill sets today: leadership, innovative and engaging communications, and experiential learning, as noted by staff at Peel District School Board (PDSB).

People and Partnerships Drive Sustainability at Fanshawe College
Many academic institutions are enhancing their environmental efforts to meet greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets set out in the Paris Accord and become more sustainable overall.

Ontario Releases 2023 Budget
The Government of Ontario has released its $204B 2023 Budget. CBC reports that 5.9% of the budget for 2023-24 has been allocated to the postsecondary sector.

What are the health effects of poor indoor air quality in schools, colleges, and universities?
Preventing the spread of airborne viral illnesses is an important consideration in K-12 schools, colleges, and universities. Canadian air quality professionals explain how poor air quality is linked to increased infection rates and what Canadian school administrators can do to help prevent their students from getting sick.

New Years’ Resolutions for a Healthier Planet
TCI and Cleaner Air for Schools offers some food for thought when it comes to your new years’ resolutions and how to make them achievable, measureable and connected to what we are passionate, about our planet.

A Year in Review
Improved Occupant Health & Safety, Energy savings and a reduction in GHG emissions post pandemic and a a better performing building into the future, an interview with Tim Cresswell, CEO, TCI.

Nerva Celebrates with Fire, Food, Music & Giving at their Grand Opening October 20th
NERVA Energy recently opened their new office in Hamilton and celebrated their Grand Opening October 20th with fire, food, music and giving, all in their newly furnished 33,000 sq. ft. facility located in Hamilton to support their continued growth and expansion in Ontario and beyond.

Indwell: Hopes and Homes for All
One thing for sure is that the people at Indwell are compassionate and often come from a place of personal experience and advocating for those people with mental health and well-being issues.

Ventilation Improvement Program for Ontario Schools Reaches a Major Milestone
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ontario schools have definitely had their share of ups and downs. From student cohorts, to online learning, and then back to in-person learning – the last two years have proven to be a roller-coaster of new experiences.

ERDI Fall Conference in Vancouver
ERDI Fall Conference in Vancouver welcomed 50 Directors of Education and Superintendents and over one hundred corporate partners from thirty-five Canadian corporations to share exchange ideas and develop innovative programs, services and products for students and staff in the schools across Canada.

The President’s Classic Golf Tournament with Mohawk College
For Mohawk College, the President’s Classic Golf Tournament was more than just a golf tournament it was a fabulous way for staff, partners and community members to reconnect not only socially but for a very important cause – student wellness.

Storybooks Podcast, Gregg Jorritsma with Tim & Marie Cresswell, Thomas Cole Inc.
Tim and Marie join the show to discuss clean air, schools and sustainability which are just a few of the cornerstones of their business Thomas Cole Inc.

7 Tips to Save Energy & Reduce Carbon in Your Schools, Colleges, Universities and Hospitals
Managing energy performance and carbon emissions is no easy task. Each school building is unique, and as a result, will require a different combination of measures in order to drive maximum efficiency.

Sustainable Seneca- Building Partnerships across Academics, Operations, Community and Culture
Exciting changes are afoot at Seneca, which now includes more than 45,000 full-time students and more than 45,000 part-time registrants. With the recently established Office of Sustainability, the institution is now putting its core values front and centre in a way that embodies “sustainable Seneca.”

Celebrating Clean Air Day with our Partners on June 8th
The TCI and Nerva team wish to recognize Cleaner Air for Schools Partners who have taken a leadership role in the Province enhancing the quality of air in classrooms creating healthier, safer more sustainable places to teach and learn.

St. Clair breathing better thanks to Cleaner Air for Schools and Campuses program
St. Clair College has taken an important step to improve the quality of its learning and teaching environment by joining the Cleaner Air for Schools and Campuses program.

Renfrew County District School Board Showcases New Ventilation Technology
Nerva Energy and Thomas Cole Inc. were pleased to co-host a special Cleaner Air for Schools ventilation, demonstration event with the Renfrew County District School Board at Pine View Public School, Petawawa on Wednesday, November 24th.

Cleaner Air for Schools Receives 2022 Clean 50 Top Project Award
The Cleaner Air for Schools (CAFS) program was born from a COVID-19 pandemic task-force, comprised of award-winning engineers and indoor air quality specialists.

School boards received $700M for improvements
As parents and students adapted to a myriad of public health measures, including facemasks and social distancing, school facilities were faced with unprecedented operational challenges.