Industry News
Air purification supplier ramps up production
Ontario-based manufacturer, Abatement Technologies, has a $20-million expansion project underway to increase production capacity at its facility in Fort Erie.
TRU plans campus district energy system
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) and Creative Energy have announced a new partnership for a campus district energy system.
EA Sports office complex in Burnaby begins ascent
Two new office buildings for EA Sports in Burnaby, B.C. will accommodate more than 500 employees.
Windsor utility to rebate EV charger installations
Multifamily landlords, businesses, academic institutions and community organizations in Windsor and surrounding Essex county could qualify for rebates of up to 50 per cent of costs for electric vehicle chargers.
Eaton Centre’s galleria roof to get $60-mil makeover
New materials and technologies will replace the existing glass yet retain the classic design aesthetic the roof is famous for.
A first look at the Queensway Health Centre expansion
The Stantec-designed patient tower will define the northern edge of the Queensway campus, with the primary hospital building clearly visible from the north and northwest entrances.
Ontario to review accessibility in public spaces
Julie Sawchuk, an educator, accessibility strategist and RHFAC designated professional, will chair the newly announced standards development committee.
Cheam Leisure Centre achieves accessibility gold
Cheam Leisure Centre in Chilliwack has achieved a Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certified Gold rating under the RHFAC program.
Heritage buildings evoke Canadian excellence
Three newly named members of the Order of Canada have been recognized for their exemplary contribution to the preservation and rejuvenation of heritage buildings.
Lockdown relief temporarily more generous
Federal rent and wage subsidies will be open to an expanded range of applicants who are subject to pandemic-related constraints during the eight-week period from Dec. 19, 2021 to Feb. 12, 2022.
Green scorecard planned for seniors’ facilities
Long-term care homes and retirement residences in Ontario are getting an environmental performance benchmarking tool specially tailored for seniors’ facilities.
Air filtration improvements in line for rebate
As announced in the federal Economic and Fiscal Update, small businesses could qualify for a refundable tax credit of up to $10,000 per project on qualifying investments in air filtration and HVAC systems.
Survey flags cybersecurity ignorance among Canadians
Some hotspot providers quietly track millions of users’ whereabouts even after they have left the establishment.
UBC expedites net-zero target
A new climate action plan at the University of British Columbia aims to accelerate emissions reductions and achieve net-zero emissions by 2035—15 years ahead of
New project tackles accessibility of heritage buildings
Human Space is tackling the challenge of addressing accessibility of heritage buildings while preserving historical integrity.
First Nations development planned for Burnaby
A new proposed master plan for the redevelopment of the Willingdon Lands in Burnaby will see the creation of a First Nations urban village.
Renewed master plan vision for CF Sherway Gardens
Cadillac Fairview and DiamondCorp have collaborated on a renewed master plan vision for CF Sherway Gardens that will transform the peripheral parking lands into a complete community with a mix of residential, office and retail.




















