Industry News
Nova Scotia overhauls air quality regulations
Nova Scotia is overhauling its air quality regulations by expanding the list of monitored industrial pollutants from six to 26, marking the first major update since 1995.
JLL names Mark Seliskar new head of life sciences operations
Mark Seliskar will lead facilities management for the company’s pharmaceutical and life sciences operations across Canada.
New technology automates routine hospital tasks
University of Waterloo researchers have found a creative solution for supporting overburdened health-care workers.
Alberta allocates $22M for school safety upgrades
Alberta's government is providing a one-time grant of $20 million to upgrade school security infrastructure and $2 million for safety-related training for school staff.
Science World unveils B.C.’s first vertical solar array
Science World is undertaking a retrofit that includes three solar arrays – the first-of-its kind vertical installation system in B.C.
Cannabis retailing hours up for adjustment
The Ontario government is considering extending the permissible retailing hours for licensed cannabis stores to help them compete with the illicit market.
New Brunswick boosts inspection and permit fees
The New Brunswick government is anticipating an estimated 171 per cent boost in the revenue it generates from elevator inspections, installation permits and mechanic licences.
Ontario directs budget funds to community facilities
The Ontario government’s 2026 budget announced a series of investments to renovate and build new community-focused facilities.
Canada bolsters biosafety oversight
Amendments to the Human Pathogens and Toxins Act (HPTA) have received Royal Assent.
Workplace safety leaders cite budget priorities
The majority of safety leaders plan to maintain or increase their budgets over the next two years as workplace incidents persist worldwide.
Blue bins defunct in Ontario’s outdoor spaces
Recyclable materials from receptacles in Ontario’s parks, playgrounds, transit stations and sidewalk locations are now mixed into the solid waste stream that is sent to landfill.
Ontario opens new round of community accessibility grants
The EASE grants award up to $60,000 for small capital projects that improve accessibility for people with disabilities and older adults.
GWLRA transforms lobby at Toronto’s Berczy Square
The only atrium-style lobby in Toronto’s financial district was recently transformed into a wellness-inspired town square.
New Brunswick looks for cost savings
Public access will be shuttered at up to six of New Brunswick's heritage sites and four provincial parks unless community-based sponsors can step in to assume operations.
Burnaby Hospital unveils new purpose-built facilities
Burnaby Hospital welcomed a six-storey health-care pavilion and new support facilities building as part of its first major redevelopment project in more than 40 years.
Canada commits $4.4M to build hub for Calgary’s Japanese community
The Calgary Japanese Community Association is building a new hub that incorporates traditional Japanese techniques and sustainable design principles.
Stevenson Memorial Hospital expansion breaks ground
The province’s $174-million investment will increase inpatient bed capacity by 20 per cent and add a new emergency department triple the size of the current space.




















