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ASHRAE salutes performance and professionalism

ASHRAE salutes performance and professionalism

Canadian engineering practitioners, facilities and students were recognized for exemplary achievement in the past year and over the longer term during the 2026 ASHRAE Winter Conference.
Stevenson Memorial Hospital

Stevenson Memorial Hospital moves ahead with $174M redevelopment

The Ontario government awarded the construction contract to Canadian company Pomerleau Inc.
Lara McKendrick

Lara McKendrick named new OAA president

Lara McKendrick has joined the Ontario Association of Architects as its new president.
coronation sport

Edmonton’s newest sport rec centre opens

The 178,680 sq.ft. Coronation Park Sports and Recreation Centre is the first facility of its kind in North America.
emissions

Guelph unveils emissions reduction plan

The City of Guelph has released a new climate action plan to cut more than 10,000 tonnes of GHG emissions.
Hospital

Saskatchewan strives to bolster hospital safety

The Saskatchewan government will commission an independent, third-party review of hospital safety and security.
facility

Canada invests $10M to support P.E.I. wellness facility

The project team will design the Stratford Community Campus Wellness Centre to exceed energy-efficiency standards.
Peter Hemingway

Peter Hemingway Aquatic Centre reopens with historic designation

The facility reopened this week after a five-year renovation.
Indigenous

Partnership enhances safety in Indigenous workplaces

The agreement outlines commitments to advance workplace safety.
CN Tower

CN Tower unveils $21M upgrade for 50th anniversary

Canada Lands Company unveiled a $21-million renovation to the CN Tower’s lower observation level to mark its 50th anniversary.
Architects gain fluid cross-Atlantic prospects

Architects gain fluid cross-Atlantic prospects

Architects could move more fluidly between Canada and the European Union through a new agreement that will allow their professional qualifications to be recognized in either jurisdiction.
Buy-Ontario procurement policies taking shape

Buy-Ontario procurement policies taking shape

Procurers and suppliers of construction products and services have been asked to weigh in on a new buy-Ontario mandate for that province’s government, municipalities and broader public sector.
facilities

Ontario invests $242M to upgrade postsecondary facilities

Ontario is investing in learning facilities at publicly funded colleges and universities to prepare students for in-demand careers.
Halifax casino to relocate from waterfront site

Halifax casino to relocate from waterfront site

A prominent waterfront site will soon hit the market, as Nova Scotia Gaming Corporation prepares to relocate its Halifax casino further inland to Dartmouth Crossing.
adapted residential

New urgent care centre opens in St. John’s, N.L.

The facility increases access to healthcare for patients with urgent, non-life-threatening injuries and illnesses.
Université de Moncton

Université de Moncton to undergo major upgrades

The Centre d'éducation physique et des sports complex at Université de Moncton is set for an extensive renovation and expansion.
FCM

Canada calls for workplace equity project proposals

Canada has opened new calls for proposals to support projects that remove systemic barriers to inclusion and equity in federally-regulated private-sector workplaces.