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Federal and provincial governments invest in new Centennial College campus

Ontario is investing $25.8-mil to develop the Centennial College Downsview Park Aerospace Campus, while the federal government will provide $18.4-mil.

Enercare CFO named a WXN Top 100 Award winner

Evelyn Sutherland, Enercare Inc.’s chief financial officer, has been named a Women’s Executive Network (WXN) 2016 Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award winner. Sutherland

Ontario to upgrade and expand Don Yard GO facility

Ontario plans to improve the Union Station GO rail corridor to better manage congestion, increase service and support the growing number of commuters in the GTHA.

Former Zellers in B.C. to become U-Haul store

An adaptive reuse project will soon turn a former Zeller’s into a U-Haul Moving & Storage facility.

Construction updates for Halifax Convention Centre

Construction on the new Halifax Convention Centre at the Nova Centre in downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia is now expected to be completed by August 2017.

Canadian workers feel support for work-life balance

Flexible work schedules is one of the most valued job perks among managers and employees in Canadian companies, and many feel support for work-life balance.

National Trust names winners of 2016 This Place Matters

Kentville, Nova Scotia and St. Catharines, Ontario have won the National Heritage Trust of Canada’s 2016 This Place Matters Competition.

New plans for mixed-use project Le Phare de Québec

Groupe Dallaire has unveiled new plans for Le Phare de Québec, a mixed-use development that will be built around a dynamic public square.

Brampton’s Peel Memorial Centre reaches substantial completion

Brampton’s Peel Memorial Centre for Integrated Health and Wellness has reached substantial completion, making the building ready for occupation.

City of Trail receives infrastructure investments

Trail, B.C. has been attracting significant investments from senior levels of government and private sector investors, setting up a major boom for the town.

Ontario to open first mental health facility for female adult inmates

Ontario is working towards increasing mental health supports in the corrections system by creating the first mental health unit for female inmates.

Copeman Healthcare Centre opens in downtown Vancouver

Kirsten Reite Architecture (KRA) has announced the opening of the new Copeman Healthcare Centre, located on Hornby Street in downtown Vancouver, B.C.

Karl Lagerfeld-designed lobbies featured in new Toronto condo

Capital Developments and Freed Developments have unveiled “Lobbies for Lagerfeld,” two lobbies designed by Karl Lagerfeld, marking his first Canadian project.

Johnson Controls signs cybersecurity agreement with Department of Homeland Security

Johnson Controls has signed a CRADA agreement with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)’s Office of Cybersecurity and Communications.

Brock University facility wins National Heritage Award

The Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts at Brock University was awarded an Ecclesiastical Insurance Cornerstone Award for Building Heritage.

Key performance indicators enhance retail facilities

PRSM has released a white paper that gives retailers and suppliers a comprehensive overview of how to create and implement key performance indicators.

CaGBC to launch Zero Carbon Building Standard

CaGBC unveiled new framework that outlines necessary components for zero carbon buildings, and says it will soon launch a Zero Carbon Building Standard.