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Mobile health unit takes shape at Sunnybrook

Sunnybrook Hospital is currently assembling a mobile health unit as Toronto remains one of Ontario's hardest hit regions during the pandemic.
Avison Young and Devencore to merge Montreal operations

Brokerages to merge Montreal operations

Avison Young and Devencore will come together under the Avison Young banner to deliver commercial real estate brokerage and advisory services.
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Ontario bestows land for community hub in Jane and Finch area

Ontario is donating 2.174 acres of land to the City of Toronto to build a much-needed community hub and centre for the arts in the Jane and Finch community.
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Sensors to monitor air pollution on UBC campus

UBC's Rapid Air Improvement Network will be translating collected data into effective interventions, including control strategies for building ventilation.
water conservation

Shoring up water conservation practices

In preparation for World Water Day, here are five water conservation tips for facility managers and service providers.
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New U.K. High Commission aims to be greenest

The new British High Commission in Ottawa, designed by HOK, is a high-performance building that will seek LEED Gold certification.
Manitoba to redefine trespass violations

Manitoba to redefine trespass violations

Construction sites are not specifically identified for limited occupiers' liability provisos, but an associated proposed amendment defines unauthorized entry onto a construction site as a criminal act.
Ontario schools get funds for energy efficiency upgrades

Ontario schools get funds for energy upgrades

Funds are drawn from the carbon pricing proceeds the federal government collects and redistributes in provinces that have not enacted their own carbon pricing programs.
Office availability rate surpasses 12% in downtown Montreal

Tenants gaining clout in downtown Montreal

The office availability rate inched above 12 per cent in downtown Montreal during Q4 2020, closing out a year when tenants gave up more than 1.3 million square feet of space through sublets or non-renewals.
WLI Championship Team

ULI Toronto extends noms for WLI Championship Team

Industry members are asked to nominate a female-identified leader in the Greater Toronto and Greater Golden Horseshoe region. 
Expansions at two existing correctional facilities meant to ease overcrowding for Northwest Ontario inmates

Northwest Ontario inmates await needed space

Work will soon be underway to ease overcrowding at two Northwest Ontario correctional facilities in the interim before a planned new 325-inmate complex is built in the region.
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First mobile government office opens in Langford

The first fully mobile shared office for B.C. government employees has opened in Langford, offering alternative workplace options.
CERS rate structure confirmed to June 5

CERS rate structure holds steady until June 5

The federal government reserved the option to adjust the funding levels after March 13 when it introduced the subsidy for fixed property expenses last November.
Life sciences growth potential flagged

Life sciences growth potential flagged

Real estate analysts point to burgeoning momentum in Canada’s strong research institutions, increasing calls for domestic production capacity and the STEM job creation engine.
CoreNet Global has declared Corporate Real Estate Week for March 15-19

Corporate Real Estate Week set for mid March

CoreNet Global has planned a slate of virtual seminars, presentations and networking events tied to five different daily themes, and will also be releasing new studies and relevant data throughout the week.
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Canadian students in design competition finals

This year, 105 teams from 61 universities in Canada, the United States and Singapore took up the challenge to forge a mixed-use, mixed-income scheme for the East Village neighbourhood in downtown Kansas City, Missouri.
Environmental Stewardship Award

ISSA Canada names Environmental Stewardship Award winners

The 2020 winners are Yorkdale Shopping Centre, Manulife Investment Management, and Rogers Place.