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IFMA and RICS laud FMs on World FM Day

As part of World FM Day 2016, held on July 13, the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)

Ontario helps fund Etobicoke hospital expansion

Ontario is investing as much as $358 million in Etobicoke General Hospital to fund the construction of four new storeys and 250,000 square feet of

Shaw Create Centre to house commercial division

Shaw Industries Group Inc. recently broke ground on its new 67,000 square-foot facility in Cartersville, Ga. Upon its completion in late 2017, the Create Centre

Ontario releases RFP for Fergus hospital

The Centre Wellington Region of Ontario will soon be home to the Groves Memorial Community Hospital. The province is moving forward on the project by

Ontario invests in renewing school buildings

Ontario is investing $1.1 billion to repair and renew schools across the province to ensure they remain safe and modern spaces for students to learn.

Changes loom for Toronto city cleaning services

The City of Toronto overspent on cleaning services last year, according to two audits released in mid-June that examine both in-house and contract services.

Fluidity of architecture explored at RAW SHIFT

Toronto’s Riverdale neighbourhood became a popular destination for the design crowd on June 23 with RAW SHIFT, a one-night-only flash architecture installation. Hosted by RAW

SNC-Lavalin sells facilities management business

SNC-Lavalin has sold its non-core Real Estate Facilities Management business in Canada to Brookfield Global Integrated Solutions for $45 million.

Teknion wins six awards at Best of NeoCon 2016

Teknion Corporation, the designer of innovative office furniture, office systems and ergonomic accessories, won six prestigious awards including the top prize at Best of NeoCon

Consumers polled on public bathroom behaviour

A recent survey conducted by restroom fixture manufacturer Bradley Corporation reveals why public restrooms have a bad reputation. The 2016 Healthy Hand Washing Survey polled

Feds seek input for new accessibility legislation

The Government of Canada is seeking input to inform plans for new accessibility legislation that will address barriers to inclusion.

Ontario invests in operation of sporting venues

Ontario is investing $16.76 million towards athletes and sporting events in the province, including supporting the continued operation of key sporting venues. As part of

Italian design showcased at Italia for Contract

Italia for Contract, a two-day exhibition, conference and gala, took place from May 17 to 19, 2016 at the Cooperage Space, Thompson Landry Gallery in

Call for projects: 2016 This Place Matters contest

The National Trust for Canada is seeking community groups with project ideas for its 2016 This Place Matters competition.

Grants available to arts and culture groups in B.C.

Arts and culture organizations in British Columbia can now apply for grants up to $50,000 for small capital projects as part of the province’s Collaborative

Women’s College Hospital officially reopens

Women’s College Hospital in downtown Toronto celebrated its official reopening on June 10, 2016, following five years of construction between July 2010 and September 2015.
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Ontario targets buildings in climate action plan

Ontario will commit up to $8.3 billion for its five-year climate change action plan, which features 28 key measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.