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In Quebec, women face gender pay gap straight out of university

The average pay gap between women and men who have a similar career path and work full time stands at nine per cent the first year they finish their CEGEP or university education.
CAGBC Awards

CAGBC awards Canadian green building innovation

The Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC) unveiled this year’s winners of the CAGBC Awards at the 2022 Building Lasting Change conference.
Canada's energy saving efforts lag U.S.

Canada’s energy saving efforts lag U.S.

Canadian provinces fell far short of energy saving efforts in the top-performing U.S. states in 2020, but the gap between the leaders and the worst-performing U.S. states was wider still.
Wastewater energy transfer flush with potential

Toronto parking fines surpass 2021 projections

There was a 144 per cent spike in violations for parking on municipal property without consent, with nearly 95,000 tickets issued in 2021 versus about 39,000 in 2020.
Assembly Park

83-acre Assembly Park officially launches in Vaughan

A multi-building community is moving forward in the downtown core of Vaughan, with an official launch to mark the expected 12-year build-out.
Retrofit funds opened via banking aggregator

Energy upgrade projects receive FCM funds

The Arthur J. Leblanc arena in Dieppe, New Brunswick will see the largest share of the funding, which will go toward a major retrofit ultimately in pursuit of net-zero emissions.
REMI Show 2022 promises forum on the future

REMI Show 2022 promises forum on the future

REMI Show 2022 celebrates the resumption of in-person networking with the theme, Facing the Future TOGETHER, as it returns to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, June 8th and 9th.
Green leases go platinum for Canadian companies

Green leases go platinum for Canadian companies

Canadian companies are well represented in this year’s inaugural platinum tier of the Green Lease Leaders program, achieving recognition as landlords, tenants and deal-makers.
Saskatchewan parks to remain dry this summer

Saskatchewan parks to remain dry this summer

Saskatchewan's legislative assembly has adjourned until October before making a decision about changing the rules around alcohol consumption in parks and other outdoor public places.
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Lobby installation illuminates Kitchener’s shift to digital economy

An art installation bedazzles the lobby atrium of a new office building in Kitchener-Waterloo’s growing tech community, near the offices of Yahoo and Google.
Feds seek input on climate change adaptation strategy

Feds seek input on climate change adaptation

A newly launched consultation process will help finalize a national climate change adaptation strategy, which is scheduled to be released this fall.
belleville

Historic investment to build new Royal BC Museum

The B.C. government is investing $789 million for a new state-of-the-art and seismically safe Royal BC Museum (RBCM) in Victoria.
extreme heat

Climate advocates warn of extreme heat fallout

Property owners, managers, and communities all have a role to play when it comes to the irreversible reality of extreme-heat events.
net zero

Dream retrofitting 19 buildings to net zero standards

The buildings range from boutique historical buildings to downtown high-rises, with the oldest dating back to 1908.
Industrial condos promised for tight GTA market

Industrial condos promised for tight GTA market

Nicola Wealth Real Estate and First Gulf have jointly acquired a 13.4-acre site near Highway 403 in Oakville with plans for a series of small bay industrial condo buildings..
More than 800 patios set to bloom in Toronto

More than 800 patios set to bloom in Toronto

A third season of the CaféTO program kicks off in May, bringing outdoor patios to sidewalks and curb lanes, and live music in select locations.
More than 800 patios set to bloom in Toronto

More than 800 patios set to bloom in Toronto

A third season of the CaféTO program kicks off in May, bringing outdoor patios to sidewalks and curb lanes, and live music in select locations.