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University of Guelph-Humber campus proposed in Brampton

City staff and the institutions will begin work on identifying required supports and business terms for the potential relocation of the campus as an anchor tenant in the Centre for Innovation.
IFMA

McGill to train next-gen leaders in ethical A.I. use

A new cohort of students at McGill University will soon be poised to tackle crucial questions about the application and potential misuse of Artificial Intelligence, which continues to change the retail landscape.
bursary

Province buffs up funds for Bracebridge community centre

Ontario is investing more than $16 million to support the construction of a $22-million multi-use community centre in Bracebridge.
race2reduce expands field of potential competitors

Expanded field now eligible for race2reduce

Commercial buildings in Toronto’s neighbouring York Region can now join the challenge and gain eligibility for the Commercial Real Estate Sustainability Trailblazers (CREST) awards.
Builders code BCCA

Private donations unlock Alberta events aid

$13 million is earmarked to support the resumption of in-person attendance at programming offered in cultural centres, museums, sports facilities, arts spaces and agricultural society halls.
temporary patios get path to permanency in B.C.

Temporary patios get path to permanency in B.C.

Pandemic-prompted temporary patios could be welcome for the long term at British Columbia’s restaurants and pubs.
Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia invests in tourism recovery

Operators of tourist-friendly spaces across Nova Scotia will be on the receiving end of a $18.2-million restart package as part of the province's phased reopening strategy.
Toronto Aboriginal Support Services Council

Facilities get COVID funding boost across eastern Ontario

More than $22 million in infrastructure upgrades will be shared among municipalities across eastern Ontario to protect the health and well-being of residents.
SFU

Alectra to open new 400-employee operations centre in Brampton

Alectra has chosen Brampton, Ontario, as the location of their brand-new sustainable operations centre that will be built to LEED Gold.
DEI

CREED Council to champion equity and diversity

A new volunteer council, gleaning insight and experience from all commercial real estate disciplines, is exhorting the industry to better reflect the society in which it operates.
Canadian proptech ventures to be groomed for growth

Canadian proptech ventures groomed for growth

The U.S. National Association of Realtors is searching the Canadian market for promising technologies for the commercial and residential real estate sectors.
SFU residence halls

Two new residence halls open at SFU

Two new residence halls at the Simon Fraser University (SFU) Burnaby campus have opened. The project is targeting LEED Gold.
Great Lakes container ship service promoted as low-carbon logistics option

Great Lakes figure in low-carbon logistics

A new shortsea service will forge a marine link from container facilities at the Port of Hamilton to the Port of Montreal.
GTA investment

Looser office densities deemed viable in Toronto

Toronto is positioned among select global cities with a combination of space and cost factors that could better appeal to employers seeking to expand space-per-person ratios in their office footprint.
circadian

Research informs circadian-effective lighting in schools and hospitals

The recommended light levels in K-12 classrooms and for general (non-exam) lighting in hospital patient rooms are generally too low for daytime circadian stimulation.
accessibility

Surrey commits to building for accessibility

Surrey is the first city in Canada to commit to building to a Gold level using Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification.
New government positions support Accessible Canada Act mandate

New roles will support Accessible Canada Act

Applications are invited for Governor-in-Council appointments within the Canadian Human Rights Commission and the Ministry of Employment and Social Development.