A new model shows that continuing social distancing at the current levels in Ontario and Quebec until mid-September could save about 100,000 lives.

The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada and the Canada Council for the Arts announce the recipients of the Governor General’s Medals in Architecture. 

Landscaping and lawn care are also on a shortlist of businesses allowed to offer services if they adhere to public health protocol.

A new report helps facility managers to reduce the effects of climate change for the organizations they support.

Construction of the new Calgary Cancer Centre has reached its highest point. About 163 cubic metres was used for the last concrete pour (topping off).

Today's National Day of Mourning takes on new relevance in the wake of COVID-19, as the pandemic heightens the risk for essential workers on the front lines.

Commercial leasing specialists suggest landlords may prefer to stick with rent deferral agreements they have already negotiated.

COVID-19-related pressure for rent deferrals begets landlords' needs for loan concessions and heightened uncertainty for lenders.

Commercial landlords must agree to reduce rents by 75 per cent and halt evictions for April, May and June. In turn, CMHC will channel the forgivable joint federal-provincial loan directly to their lenders.

The Ontario Health Coalition released a 70-page report tracking 3,783 positive cases of COVID-19 within senior care facilities across the province.

A district-wide energy upgrade across 21 schools in central Alberta will significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the facilities.

With many governments, health and social agencies procuring space for COVID-19 related treatment or quarantine quarters, hotel operators are advised to contractually account for risk before signing any agreements.

Plans for a 2.5 million-square-foot expansion at McMaster Innovation Park include a life sciences 'megahub.'

Concerts in Care Ontario is working with its network of professional musicians to record a digital series of live concerts for seniors’ facilities.

The envisioned loan program for commercial property owners would enable them to provide small business tenants with rent discounts or forgiveness for the months of April, May and June.

A majority of surveyed corporate real estate executives are planning for a phased return of their workforces once public officials within their jurisdictions lift COVID-19 related stay-at-home orders.

COVID-19 health protocol is sure to complicate flood response and cleanup in commercial and multi-residential buildings in the coming months, particularly if evacuation is required.