Industry News
Nova Scotia awaits gust of wind power generation
Nova Scotia has procured 625 megawatts of wind power generation and signed up 11 large-scale electricity customers for the pending clean energy supply.
MPAC assistance needed to enable parking levy
Toronto would need the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation's assistance to accurately implement a new commercial parking tax, and the agency hasn't yet committed to participate.
Ontario devotes $228 million to modernize postsecondary facilities
Publicly assisted colleges and universities will be able to upgrade buildings and learning tools with the new funding.
OSCRE and ConnexFM forge administrative ties
ConnexFM will assume association management services for the Open Standards Consortium for Real Estate, while the two industry organizations remain independent.
Toolkit supports mental health in the workplace
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety has released a free resource to help organizations create a psychologically safe workplace.
Memorial University rebuked for slipshod FM
A scathing report from the Auditor General of Newfoundland and Labrador examines facilities management oversight and the backlog of deferred maintenance at Memorial University.
Manulife Place set for a $45M redevelopment
The Manulife Place office tower in downtown Edmonton is set for a $45 million redevelopment by Epic Investment Services.
IFMA EMEA appoints new executive board members
IFMA EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) welcomed new members to its executive board for 2025.
Accessibility grants available for Manitoba orgs
Projects must target accessibility standards under the Accessibility for Manitobans Act.
The new $158M Fort St. James Hospital opens
The new $158 million Fort St. James Hospital, three times the size of the previous one, is now open to patients.
Construction moves forward on Scotia Place
The Calgary Planning Commission approved the design for Scotia Place and granted the project its final development permit.
Easy reference for refrigerant status launched
A new interactive map gives online searchers easy reference to the regulatory status of mildly flammable refrigerants across Canadian jurisdictions.
Cambridge Memorial Hospital unveils its largest expansion
A new patient care tower is the largest redevelopment in the history of the Ontario-based hospital.
New Saskatchewan Polytechnic campus moves forward
The new campus in Saskatoon will transform an existing network of several decentralized, outdated buildings.
UHN plans cancer care expansion at new property
University Health Network purchased a new 15-storey property in Toronto to expand programs in cancer care, research and education.
Federal funding to boost building codes in P.E.I.
The investment will help adopt stronger building codes in all types of buildings and deliver more affordable energy.
Guideline taps into drinking water aesthetics
A newly released Canadian guideline is categorized as an “aesthetic objective” to help boost consumer confidence in the quality of water that municipal utilities provide.




















