Industry News
City of New Westminster opens new aquatic centre
The City of New Westminster has officially opened the aquatic centre portion of the new tΙmΙsewΜtxΚ· Aquatic and Community Centre.Β
Vancouver opens Passive House cultural hub
The City of Vancouver opened a cultural hub in the downtown South area that is also the tallest certified commercial Passive House development in Canada.
Skilled Trades Ontario launches resource hub
The newly released online information hub is being touted as a go-to source for anyone interested in learning more about skilled trades.
U of T Scarborough achieves Passive House first
A student residence at the University of Toronto Scarborough has become the largest building in Canada to receive Passive House Classic certification.
Major upgrades for Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario
The federal government recently announced an investment through the Low Carbon Economy Fund.
MacEwan School of Business breaks ground
Construction has begun on the new School of Business at MacEwan University in Edmonton.
Expansion set for Alberta’s Red Deer Polytechnic
Alberta is investing $12.9 million to expand the Centre for Innovation in Manufacturing Technology Access Centre at Red Deer Polytechnic.
IESO seeks Indigenous energy project proponents
The application window is now open for Indigenous communities and organizations undertaking energy planning, infrastructure development and ongoing energy management projects.
IFMA partners with National Fire Protection Association
IFMA is partnering with the National Fire Protection Association to offer its members training and resources that enhance the safety and performance of facilities and facility professionals globally.
Verspeeten Family Cancer Centre unveiled
The late Archie Verspeeten, a fervent champion for cancer research, donated $20 million to London Health Sciences Foundation last November.
Thorold fire station being converted into museum
A retired fire station in Thorold, Ont., will become an energy efficient, climate-controlled cultural hub and museum.
BC Embodied Carbon Awards winners revealed
The BC Embodied Carbon Awards recognized six individuals, projects, and organizations for their leadership on reducing embodied carbon pollution.
Airport wildlife hazards prompt pond prohibition
Proposed updates to the Vancouver International Airport zoning regulations include a pond prohibition and building height restrictions in two areas where a future new runway could be located.
Funds pledged for community and federal assets
The 2024 federal budget tops up funding for municipal and community-based public facilities, and announces planned spending on key assets in the government's own portfolio.
Toronto adopts renewed climate actions
The city adopted a new series of actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions as it released its first Annual TransformTO Net Zero Progress and Accountability Report.
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Construction begins on Etobicoke Civic Centre
Plans are moving forward on what will become Torontoβs first near-zero emissions community.




















