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Western U breaks ground on Pathogen Research Centre

The facility will be home to a microbial transmission facility, the first of its kind in the world.
patient

NYG hospital issues RFP for new patient tower

A new patient care tower at North York General will be part of the hospital's largest expansion in its 56-year history.
TransLink

New Major Projects Office to fast track infrastructure

The federal government has launched the new Major Projects Office based in Calgary, with offices planned in other major Canadian cities.
Guelph

Proposed plan for Guelph Innovation District

Guelph City Council is considering a proposed plan for a major development that will shape how the city grows over the next 50 years.
IFMA

IFMA Fellows announced for 2025

The International Facility Management Association bestowed its highest annual honour upon three industry professionals.
Ontario charges Indigenous economic development

Energy charges Indigenous economic development

Ontario opens new round of funding for economic and community development initiatives tied to renewable energy, conservation and replacement of diesel-fired generation in remote First Nations.
GRESB to pilot data centre benchmark

GRESB to pilot data centre benchmark

GRESB, the global assessment of ESG performance in commercial real estate portfolios, will begin testing a dedicated sustainability benchmark for data centres in the fall of 2025.
Guelph

Guelph rec facilities get $11M funding boost

Provincial investments will expand access to recreational opportunities in Guelph.
museum

SFU art museum set to open in September

Simon Fraser University will open the Marianne and Edward Gibson Art Museum on September 20.
Canadian retail rents hold steady thus far in 2025

Canadian retail rents steady thus far in 2025

Retail rents held steady in the first half of what’s been a tumultuous year for Canadian consumers, merchandisers and mall landlords.
BOMA Canada

IFMA announces Top Global FM Influencers

IFMA recognized 36 professionals who are shaping the future of facility management through innovation and leadership.
Ontario

Papineauville arena to become multifunctional sports centre

The City of Papineauville is moving forward with the redevelopment of its former arena that was closed down in 2017.
disabilities

Federal aid targets women with disabilities in the workforce

A new project is tackling the systemic obstacles that keep women with disabilities from achieving their full potential in the workforce.
Ontario to require full-time office presence

Ontario to require full-time office presence

More than half of provincial employees can already be found in Ontario government offices from Monday through Friday, while the remainder have had the option to work off-site up to two days per week.
tariffs

Ontario launches $5B-program for sectors slammed by tariffs

The Ontario government launched the first phase of its $5-billion financial support plan for businesses that have been impacted by higher (section 232) tariff rates.
Sustainability steerage for refrigeration and AC

Sustainable steerage for refrigeration and AC

ASHRAE and the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) have released a new series of checklists to promote sustainable operations of refrigeration and air-conditioning plants.
suicide

A new home for the London Justice Centre

The facility expansion showcases critical supports for at-risk young adults.