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May 29, 2019

Carmanah makes a stop at the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) 2019 Conference

Event: Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Annual Conference and Trade Show Location: Quebec City Convention Centre, Quebec, QC Conference Dates: May 31 – June 1, 2019 Booth: #813 Hours: Thursday, May 30: 5–7 PM Friday, May 31: 7:30 AM – 3 PM Saturday, June 1: 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM We’re exhibiting at this year’s […]
May 24, 2019

Effectiveness of Radar Speed Signs

Compare Radar Speed Signs vs Speed Humps What’s the best way to slow traffic? Speed humps are a proven solution, with 85th percentile speeds reduced by 4 to 23 mph. Speed humps, which are usually 12–14 feet wide and 3–4 inches high, should not be confused with speed bumps, which are smaller at 1–3 feet […]
May 09, 2019

Carmanah Celebrates Earth Day 2019

To celebrate Earth Day, our team held a potluck featuring locally sourced food. For us, “local” means Vancouver Island, if possible, or anywhere in our province of British Columbia. We got to enjoy Michell’s Farm kale chips, Portofino bread, Red Barn smoked cheeses, Nootka Sound smoked chinook, and Westholme iced tea. Yum! We love eating […]
May 09, 2019

Carmanah Reports First Quarter 2019 Results

VICTORIA, BC, CANADA  Carmanah Technologies Corporation (TSX: CMH) (“the Company” or “Carmanah”) today reported its first quarter 2019 financial results for the period ended March 31, 2019.  Currency amounts are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted. All figures below, unless otherwise stated, are for Carmanah’s continuing operations and exclude the operating results from the Company’s discontinued […]
May 07, 2019

Carmanah Announces Receipt of Non-Binding Proposal to Purchase Outstanding Shares

VICTORIA, BC, CANADA – Carmanah Technologies Corporation (TSX: CMH) (the “Company” or “Carmanah”) announced that it has received a non-binding proposal (the “Proposal”) from entities controlled by James Meekison and Terry Holland to purchase all shares of Carmanah not already owned or controlled by Mr. Meekison or Mr. Holland at a price of $7.35 per […]
May 02, 2019

Carmanah Announces Release Date for First Quarter 2019 Financial Results and Conference Call

VICTORIA, BC, CANADA (May 2, 2018) Carmanah Technologies Corporation (TSX: CMH) (“the Company” or “Carmanah”) will release its first quarter 2019 financial results on Thursday May 9th, 2019 after market close. Carmanah has scheduled a conference call for analysts at 6:00 am PT (9:00 am ET) on Friday May 10th, 2019. To access, dial 1.866.229.4144 (Canada […]
May 01, 2019

Michigan Safe Routes to School Offers Flexible Funding

Mini grants and major grants offer multiple deadlines for easy application Just like the international Safe Routes to School movement, the Michigan Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program strives to make it safe, convenient, and fun for students to get to school by walking, rolling, or biking. Managed by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) […]
April 25, 2019

Carmanah Publishes 2018 Corporate Social Responsibility Report

  In recognition of Earth Day earlier this week, we are proud to release our 2018 Corporate Social Responsibility Report. In this annual overview, we cover the three commitments that make up our triple bottom line approach: people, planet, and profit. This year’s highlights include: Our first-ever Carmanah in the Community day, in which staff […]
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April 18, 2019

School Zone Safety Part 2: RRFB for a School Zone Crosswalk

Watch Part 2 of our school zone safety series In 2017, there were nearly 6,000 pedestrian fatalities in traffic crashes. Over three-quarters of those fatalities occurred in non-intersection locations where speeds are faster, and driver yield rates are lower. Children age 14 and under account for more than 200 of these pedestrian fatalities and nearly […]
April 11, 2019

Can children walk around your town?

How to address walkability with traffic safety solutions When analyzing walkability, it is important to get on the ground and see your city from the perspectives of those who walk it. To help explore walkability for children, find your inner child (easier for some than others!) and imagine what it would be like to walk […]