Industry News
Cultural hub retrofit planned for Sudbury’s City Hall
Municipal office spaces at Greater Sudbury's City Hall will transform into the green and inclusive home of a cultural hub at Tom Davies Square.
Ad hoc venues trigger risk management headaches
Public gatherings in informal, unlicensed venues are creating risk management headaches for local officials in large and small Ontario communities.
Conestoga College allocates $500M-plus for campus upgrades
Conestoga College has invested more than $500 million into its facilities, student housing and academic programming.
ASHRAE opens portal to data centre guidance
ASHRAE has consolidated a range of technical guidance for the design and operations of data centres in a new special section of its website.
Celebrating International Housekeeping Week
International Housekeeping Week, taking place September 8 to 14, 2024, is an annual event celebrated by the Canadian Healthcare Housekeepers Association (CHHA), Indoor Environmental Healthcare
Energy storage becomes a planning consideration
Energy storage gets new prominence in the most recent update of Ontario’s directives for land use planning, now explicitly listed as an energy supply option municipalities should consider.
Applications open for Ontario sports facility funding
The Ontario government is now accepting applications for the new Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund.
Kitchener requests feedback for new Rockway Centre
Community engagement will inform the RFP process as the city seeks a development partner.
Canada invests in cutting-edge UBC research facilities
The federal government announced funding for two facility projects at the University of British Columbia to help local businesses grow compete globally.
B.C. pilots return-to-work initiative post injury or disability
An early intervention pilot initiative taking place in B.C. will be available to any individual or employer seeking return-to-work and accommodation solutions after experiencing mental and physical health impairments.
Ontario and Nova Scotia form skilled trades partnership
The governments of Ontario and Nova Scotia signed a Memorandum of Understanding to improve interprovincial mobility for skilled tradespeople.
Reactivation care centre begins ascent in Hamilton
Once opened, the 28,000 square-foot centre will include 57 transitional care beds across three units.
ASHRAE and World Filtration Institute Sign MOU
ASHRAE and the World Filtration Institute have signed an agreement to work cooperatively on addressing critical challenges in the industry.
Toronto initiates rec centre refresh
The enhancements will also include charging stations and access to public Wi-Fi at 126 recreation centres.
Work begins on new hospital in Prince Edward County
More people in the Bay of Quinte region will be able to access new equipment and facilities such as a larger 24-hour emergency department.
Mount Sinai Hospital completes historic redevelopment project
The Ontario government invested $383 million into the largest redevelopment in Mount Sinai Hospital’s history.
New children’s treatment centre breaks ground in Chatham-Kent
The 58,000‐square‐foot facility will offer a larger space for children and youth with special needs.