A new report uncovers how difficult it is to investigate and compensate workplace cancer, largely attributed to solar radiation, asbestos, diesel engine exhaust and crystalline silica.

The district heating and cooling centre at the University of Lethbridge will receive $20 million in government-funded upgrades, creating about 112 jobs.

Canadian owners and managers can once again claim title to The Outstanding Building of the Year (TOBY) in an international forum.

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) has opened enrollment for the WELL Health-Safety Rating for Facility Operations and Management.

About $221 million in Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance had been disbursed as of July 3, Finance Minister Bill Morneau reported in the 2020 Economic and Fiscal Snapshot he released today.

Canadians now fill half the executive officer positions of the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International with the election of Randal Froebelius as vice chair.

The City of Richmond has received an award for having Canada's first district energy system to provide heating and cooling to large format retail buildings.

The Metro Vancouver regional district has achieved corporate carbon neutrality for 2019, an important step toward reaching Climate 2050.

Weiss Architecture & Urbanism Limited has collaborated with Wonder Incorporated to create a modular ‘front of classroom’ teaching support unit.

The Ontario government's new online health and safety training touches on topics such as infection control, ladder safety, and preventing harassment.

Charles E. Gulledge III has been introduced as the latest ASHRAE society president, along with executive officers and directors.

This year’s select group of honourees for distinguished service, exceptional service and distinguished long-term membership was announced at the Society’s annual conference, which is unfolding in a four-day virtual format.

York University virtually broke ground on the first dedicated structure for its School of Continuing Studies to celebrate the new Keele campus facility.

The government of Saskatchewan announced $25.9 million in stimulus funding for school maintenance projects, including those to improve energy efficiency.

As buildings are reopened, inactive plumbing lines may cause bacteria and corrosion problems that lead to additional issues beyond the spread of coronavirus.

Three qualified teams have been shortlisted for the Burnaby Hospital Redevelopment Project. The successful proponent will be identified by mid-2021.

Building owners and managers are responsible for water flushing activities to restore drinking water. Sometimes this process could take up to 12 weeks.