Industry News
Ontario’s targeted incentives fund LEDs and VFDs
Commercial, multi-residential and institutional electricity customers in Ottawa and select areas of Toronto are eligible for targeted incentives through Ontario’s BizEnergySaver program.
Canada boasts resilient bases for CRE value
Abundant water resources and a low-carbon electricity grid are two key attributes earning Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa and Winnipeg favourable ranking as resilient bases for commercial real estate.
First zero-carbon firehall in Canada opens
Vancouver’s Firehall 17 is Canada’s first ever zero-carbon facility of its kind and is now on track to achieve Passive House certification.
Brampton sportsplex getting $10-mil zero-carbon makeover
The federal government is giving a 30-year-old multi-purpose sportsplex in Brampton, Ontario, $10 million to transform into a zero-carbon facility.
Atlantic Canada’s first purpose-built net-zero cultural facility
The theatre was established in 1976 and has produced more than 75 new Canadian works.
New LTC home breaks ground in Smith Falls
Construction is underway on a new building for Broadview Nursing Home in Smith Falls, Ontario.
Edmonton opens first net-zero energy fire station
The City of Edmonton has opened its 31st fire station and the city’s first net-zero energy building.
New library breaks ground in Airdrie
The City of Airdrie has broken ground on the highly-anticipated Library and Multi-use Facility project.
Fewer Canadians working from home permanently, report finds
Flexible working options remain highest and most popular amongst Canadians aged 35 or
younger.
Non-profit child care centre opens in new North York condo
The Macaulay Centres for Children – Tippett Child Care Centre opened on the ground floor of a newly-built 14-storey residential condominium in North York.
Cintas Canada names winner of Canada’s Best Restroom Contest
Cintas Canada, Ltd. announced Hard Bean Brunch Co. in Port Moody, British Columbia as the winner of the 2023 Canada’s Best Restroom contest.
Toronto data centres dealt to Japanese telco
Allied Properties REIT has completed the $1.35-billion sale of its Toronto data centre portfolio to the Japanese telecommunications company, KDDI Corporation.
New Squamish campus for Capilano University
Capilano University is planning a new campus in Squamish with a a $48-million investment from the B.C. government.
Industry pact supports upskilling amid green building transition
An industry pact focuses on continuing education among building operations and maintenance workers in the EU as demand for sustainable operations accelerates.
UBC Brock Commons student residence opens
UBC's new Brock Commons North student residence building has officially opened, providing 316 additional beds for students.
Ontario universities get funds for decarbonization projects
Western University, McMaster University and York University are receiving $9 million in federal funding to tackle carbon emissions across their campuses.
UBC expanding Sauder School of Business
The Sauder School of Business at UBC is planning its largest campus building expansion in more than 10 years.
