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Union warns of confusion ahead of hospital move

The McGill University Hospital Centre Employees’ Union (CSN) warned of confusion ahead of a hospital move happening April 26, which is when Royal Victoria Hospital patients will relocate to the Glen.

Province funds Renfrew Victoria Hospital reno

The Government of Ontario will fund $9,627,900 in new construction and renovations at Renfrew Victoria Hospital.

PIRET sells four Ontario-based properties

Pure Industrial Real Estate Trust (PIRET) has finalized the sale of four Ontario-based industrial properties for $11.1 million. Based on estimated market rents for each

Studio Bell new home for National Music Centre

The National Music Centre (NMC) will soon be called Studio Bell in its new home currently under construction in Calgary’s East Village. A twelve-year, $10-million

FM provider hires for Medicine Hat events centre

SMG Worldwide Entertainment and Convention Venue Management last week announced the posting of seven new jobs at a new Medicine Hat events centre.

New Effigis office raises company’s GTA profile

A new Effigis office located in Toronto will give the firm specializing in geospatial solutions a "more obvious presence" in the GTA.

Quebec commits funds for sprinkler retrofits

The 2015-16 Quebec budget earmarks $70.6 million over the next five years to underwrite sprinkler retrofits in more than 1,300 privately owned seniors’ residences. This

Civeo wins $31-mil contract extension in Alberta

Civeo, a leading provider of workplace accommodations, has won a contract extension worth at least $31 million at its Wapasu Creek, Alberta location.

Manitoba trades school to see campus expansion

The Manitoba government recently announced $4 million in funding for a campus expansion at the Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology (MITT).

$25.1-mil long-term care facility opens in Kipling

A $25.1-million long-term care facility recently celebrated its official grand opening in Kipling, Sask. The Kipling Integrated Health Centre replaces the aging Willowdale Lodge long-term care facility and the Kipling Memorial Health Centre.

Manitoba food centre to feed 500 people weekly

The NorWest Co-op Community Food Centre has officially opened in Winnipeg, Man., becoming the first facility of its kind in the city. Operated by the NorWest Co-op Community Health Centre (NorWest) in partnership with Community Food Centres Canada, the centre will help feed approximately 500 Winnipeg residents per week.

Skilled trades training facility opens in B.C.

A new $7.4-million skilled trades and technology centre has officially opened in Kamloops, B.C. The facility, known as the NorKam Trades and Technology Centre, will provide training workshops, lectures, hands-on learning opportunities and access to specialized equipment for secondary school students.

$21-million detox centre planned for the Yukon

A new $21-million detox centre is set to enter construction in Whitehorse, Yukon this spring. The facility will replace the existing Sarah Steel Building, built in 1961, to provide services for individuals with alcohol and drug addictions.

First purpose-built data centre to rise in Montreal

The first purpose-built, next-generation data centre in Montreal is now under construction, scheduled for occupancy by the end of 2015. The Fonds immobilier de solidarité

Bridgepoint is T.O.’s first LEED silver hospital

Bridgepoint Hospital (Bridgepoint) in Toronto, Ont. recently became the first hospital in the city to receive a LEED silver certification from the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC). Finished in 2013, the purpose-built hospital provides rehabilitative care and health care for individuals living with complex health conditions.

Ontario architects name new president

The Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) has appointed a new president to its team. Toon Dreessen, a partner at Ottawa-based Farrow-Dreessen Architects Inc., brings experience in commercial, retail, office, industrial and institutional architecture to the role.

Developers shortlisted for GTA hospital addition

Phase one of the Etobicoke General Hospital redevelopment is one step closer to reality as choices for potential developers and their respective design, build, maintenance and finance teams have been narrowed. The Patient Tower Project will be developed by one of three shortlisted candidates, including EllisDon Capital Inc., Fiera Axium Infrastructure Canada II LP and DIF Infra 3 Canada Ltd., and Plenary Group (Canada) Ltd and PCL Investments Canada Inc.