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Exhibition Place recognized for sustainability

Toronto’s Exhibition Place has been awarded the 3RCertified Platinum Level Status for commitment to sustainability, energy production and waste reduction.

IDNS celebrates 10th anniversary

Interior Designers of Nova Scotia (IDNS), the province’s regulatory association, celebrates its 10th anniversary with practice legislation on Friday, November 7, 2014.

Stantec consultant Carla Guerrera honoured

Stantec consultant Carla Guerrera was recognized as one the world’s "Top 40 Under 40" urban planners by the Urban Land Institute at its fall meeting in New York City earlier this week.

Saskatchewan health care facility breaks ground

A new health care facility has entered construction in the town of Kelvington, Saskatchewan. The development, which involves renovations and the expansion of the existing Kelvindell Lodge, will include 45 long-term care beds, seven acute care beds and seven multi-purpose, primary care patient rooms.

Vancouver to open first technology centre

The City of Vancouver has announced plans to develop a new technology centre in collaboration with the Vancouver Economic Commission (VEC) and the Vancity Community Foundation.

Vaughan Mills expansion nears completion

Ivanhoé Cambridge has re-opened the doors at Vaughan Mills Shopping Centre, revealing the results of its $87-million expansion project.

CIQS names new board members for 2014/2015

The Canadian Institute of Quality Surveyors (CIQS) named new board and executive committee members at its annual general meeting in Markham, Ont. Dave Burns, principal

GTA’s growing industrial market: new study

High demand for larger, more modern industrial spaces has prompted construction of about 4 million square feet of industrial space in the Greater Toronto Area

OSC steps up efforts for women in boardrooms

All listed companies in Canada, besides Alberta and British Columbia, will soon be required to disclose targets for the number of women they want in high-ranking

PROREIT completes $65.6-mill acquisition

Pro Real Estate Investment Trust (PROREIT) finalized the purchase of 14 commercial properties located in prime spots across Canada, diversifying the company’s portfolio and better

Utility deregulation no culprit in Alberta rates

Recent findings from an industry analyst report argues the case that utility deregulation has had little negative effect on Alberta’s commercial and residential consumers. On

B.C. mental health facility breaks ground

Construction has begun on the new Joseph & Rosalie Segal Family Health Centre, which will provide support for those living with mental illness and substance use challenges.

Choice Properties closes major Loblaw purchase

Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust recently finalized a portfolio acquisition of 16 properties from subsidiaries of Loblaw Companies Limited for $211.9 million. The portfolio

Residence & Culinary Arts Centre coming to T.O.

A new residence for 740 students and state-of-the-art teaching facilities is coming to Centennial College in Toronto. The project has broken ground and will open in September 2016.

Legionellosis standard open for fourth review

ASHRAE has released a fourth version of what will be the standardized requirements specific to the building industry for management of the risks associated with

New office and transit complex coming to T.O.

Ivanhoé Cambridge and Metrolinx, the Province of Ontario's regional transportation agency, announced an agreement that sets the stage for a new office and transit complex to be located in downtown Toronto.

Report calls for transit-oriented development

Research group Cushman & Wakefield's released a report in early October exploring the consequences of rapid population growth and out cities' need for transit-oriented development.