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retrofit

CIB commits $50M towards retrofit projects

The partnership with Creative Energy focuses on deep decarbonization through district energy systems.
Kingston

Hospital coming to Kingston’s west end

Up to 95 acres of undeveloped municipal land is being re-envisioned as the site of a future hospital.
accessibility

New Ontario grant targets accessibility projects

Municipalities, non-profit organizations and Indigenous governing bodies can apply to fund capital projects and retrofits.
rec north

UBC state-of-the-art Rec North opens

UBC has tripled indoor fitness and recreation space at its Vancouver campus with the opening of the new Recreation Centre North (Rec North).
Ontario reorients electricity grid access

Ontario reorients electricity grid access

Data centre development that aligns with Ontario’s economic development priorities has been promised a preferential place in the queue to connect to the electricity grid.
ACMO

IFMA names new global board of directors

IFMA announced that Christa Dodoo has started her term as board chair.
Ontario

New legislation affects Ontario’s restroom cleaning practices

Starting July 1, 2025, a new requirement will be enforced for all employers in the province of Ontario. Adopted as part of Bill 190 –
Western University

Western University’s new home for entrepreneurship

The Ronald D. Schmeichel Building for Entrepreneurship and Innovation is the first net-zero building on campus.
Lambton College

Lambton College breaks ground on new student residence

The largest capital project in the history of Lambton College is officially underway.
Ontario Place

Province shares final designs for Ontario Place

The province unveiled updated designs for Ontario Place, while announcing a new, publicly-owned parking structure with about 3,500 spots.
Summer cleaning blitz launched in Toronto

Summer cleaning blitz launched in Toronto

A summer cleaning blitz will unleash a tidying taskforce to declutter, scrub and restore Toronto's public spaces.
Kitchener

Rec centres to be revitalized in Kitchener-Waterloo

A new quad-gymnasium is coming to RBJ Schlegel Park in Kitchener, with upgrades to other recreational facilities across Waterloo.
ergonomic

New ergonomic tool supports inclusive workplaces

Organizations have a new resource to evaluate how well furniture solutions fit individual users—without the need for physical measurements.
energy

Concert and GDI launch energy retrofit program

Concert Infrastructure and GDI Integrated Facility Services Inc. (GDI) have entered into a partnership to launch a energy retrofit program.
Canadian Tire

Canadian Tire plans nex-gen HQ with major retrofit

Two office towers at the Canada Square property in midtown Toronto are set for redevelopment.
parks

Ontario parks may relax liquor-use restrictions

Proposed changes to the Liquor Licence Control Act could expand areas where alcohol can be consumed in Ontario Parks.
tariff

Steelworkers warn new tariff order will disrupt key sectors

The doubling of tariffs, to take effect on June 4, could severely disrupt integrated North American supply chains.