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Indigenous Hub

The Indigenous Hub rises as a cultural landmark

The project stands as a healing space and an architectural act of reconciliation that reflects Indigenous values and community.
Large building retrofits designated for funding

Large building retrofits designated for funding

The Canadian government's newly announced Build Communities Strong Fund includes a $6-billion stream for "regionally significant" projects that involve private sector investment.
workplace

Advocates call for proactive inclusion in the workplace

Employees report that having to disclose their disabilities can hinder workplace inclusion.
Optima Living

Optima Living launches U of A PhD award for senior care

Optima Living has launched a PhD Graduate Award for Innovation in Seniors Living at the University of Alberta's Faculty of Nursing.
accessible

P.E.I. boosts funding for accessible workplaces

Businesses and organizations across Prince Edward Island can access funding to make their commercial and non-profit spaces more accessible and inclusive.
cloverdale

Surrey opens $133M Cloverdale complex

The City of Surrey officially opened its newest recreation facility, the Cloverdale Sport & Ice Complex.
FM

FM industry gathers for 30th annual World Workplace

Nearly 4,000 facility management professionals from across the globe gathered for World Workplace 2025.
accessibility

Canada pledges $35M for 564 accessibility projects

The federal government is giving $35 million to 564 accessible infrastructure projects nationwide.
McMichael

Hariri Pontarini reveals new vision for the McMichael 

The McMichael Canadian Art Collection, renowned for its Canadian and Indigenous art, has released renderings of its major redevelopment
Cape Breton

Cape Breton Exhibition set for major upgrades

The Cape Breton Exhibition grounds in North Sydney will undergo major improvements to modernize facilities and increase the capacity.
Gen Z

Gen Z leads workplace attrition amid career uncertainty

Canadian employers are tasked with retaining a new generation of workers with fewer entry-level opportunities, rising expectations, and rapid technological change.
Cowichan

Cowichan District Hospital is salmon-safe certified

The Cowichan District Hospital Replacement Project has achieved Salmon-Safe certification - the first hospital in B.C. to do so.
Smart building labs

New smart building labs fuel real estate innovation

The $6.5 million project offers Canadian startups and scale-ups a chance to develop technologies that improve building safety, efficiency and connectivity.
Facilitator to foment work experience placements

Facilitator to foment work experience placements

The Canadian government has tapped the Business + Higher Education Roundtable to facilitate up to 8,000 work experience placements for post-secondary students over the coming 30 months.
Teknion

Teknion debuts Legacy Space at Toronto HQ

The new space was created in partnership with the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund.
low-carbon

Canada backs low-carbon job training in N.W.T.

The investment will prepare Indigenous people in the Northwest Territories for low-carbon employment.
First Nations

First Nations leaders call for heritage reform in B.C.

The First Nations Leadership Council is advocating for changes to British Columbia's Heritage Conservation Act, which hasn't been significantly updated since 1996.