Industry News
Yukon budget commits to reforming health system
The Yukon has earmarked $165 million for initiatives that will modernize the territory’s health system and ramp up mental health and substance-use supports.
Six office properties to pad Allied portfolio
The $794-million deal with Choice Properties REIT will add more than 1.2 million square feet of space in downtown Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver to Allied Properties REIT's portfolio.
Architecture schools strategic to accessibility
Ontario's EnAbling Change program delivers a new round of grants to support shared-cost projects led by not-for-profit corporations, industry organizations or professional associations.
Corporate officers to assume more liability
Omnibus legislation aims to ease transition for licensed trades and professions moving into Ontario, and to enshrine steeper maximum fines in the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Hudson’s Bay Vancouver redevelopment unveiled
The redevelopment plan for the iconic Hudson’s Bay building in downtown Vancouver will include a new 12-storey office tower.
Influential partners promote RETScreen Expert
BOMA Canada and the Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care sponsor training on version 8.1 of NRCan's energy management software platform.
Building code harmonization advances
Consultations are underway in the ongoing exercise to harmonize the Ontario Building Code with model national building, energy and plumbing codes.
Watchdog projects Ontario electricity subsidies
The Financial Accountability Office of Ontario pegs the cost of nine provincial programs at more than $118 billion over a 20-year period, with the largest share ascribed to the Ontario Electricity Rebate.
Vancouver home to first Chinese Canadian Museum
The historic Wing Sang Building, the oldest building in Vancouver Chinatown, will be the site of the country's first Chinese Canadian Museum.
Canada makes podium for LEED certified space
Canada ranks third globally for the amount of LEED certified space added to its national building inventory in 2021.
Urban planners seek return to ‘old normal’ in downtowns
A new study from the University of Waterloo surveyed planners and found they are not preparing for any fundamental changes to past practices, even in the face of changing reality due to the pandemic.
Coronation Park Sports and Recreation Centre begins to rise
The facility aims to demystify high-performance sport and encourage future generations of athletes by co-locating the velodrome within a community recreation centre.
National prospects for accessibility standards
Accessibility Standards Canada is now formally under the umbrella of the Standards Council of Canada, putting it on a path to develop national standards.
Developers plan $1.2-billion seaside community for Royal Beach
Seacliff Properties is pursuing its first joint venture with Reliance Properties to develop Royal Beach in Colwood, one of Greater Victoria’s fastest growing cities.
Construction begins on Lions Gate Hospital tower
Construction work has begun on the new patient care tower at Lions Gate Hospital. The tower is expected to be ready for patients in 2024.
Competition Bureau warns of surge in greenwashing
The Competition Bureau of Canada is warning Canadians to remain skeptical of products and services that claim to be "green."
Elementary school bound for new condo in Toronto
Ontario is collaborating with Menkes Developments and the Toronto District School Board on this provincial first and investing $44 million into the project.




















