Industry News
Top ten bedbug cities in Canada
Canada's largest pest control company – Orkin Canada – has released its second annual list of top bedbug cities.
New community group fights for access to Ontario Place
A new community group, Ontario Place For All, was recently established to campaign for a publicly accessible future for Ontario Place.
Deep energy retrofit a winner for Olympic Park
An overhaul of the aging thermal plant combined with other system and equipment upgrades delivered a 31 per cent cut in energy use and a 57 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.
Kenall acquired by Legrand North and Central
Legrand recently announced its acquisition of Kenall, manufacturer of energy efficient and sustainable specification grade lighting and control solutions.
Ted Shore to retire from Quadrangle
Ted Shore, a principal at Toronto-based firm Quadrangle, announced in December that he is retiring from the firm, effective January 31, 2019.
Stories to watch in 2019
The REMI Network's editorial team takes a look at last year's top stories and how they will continue to impact the commercial real estate industry in 2019.
National Arts Centre earns Civic Trust Award
Diamond Schmitt Architects will be presented with a Civic Trust Award in 2019 for its work on Ottawa's National Arts Centre rejuvenation.
Mental health start-up launches workplace training program
headversity has launched a workplace training program that builds and measures mental health resiliency and helps create a more resilient workplace.
IFMA Foundation launches training framework
The International Facility Management Association Foundation (IFMA Foundation) has launched a new Facility Management Training and Development Framework.
Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve reno wins architecture award
The Paddocks renovation at the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve, designed by Les Architectes FABG, recently won the Canadian Architect Awards of Excellence.
Church Reactivation Care Centre opens to patients
The repurposed and renovated Humber River Hospital Church site, now called the Church Reactivation Care Centre, celebrated its grand opening on December 16.
Canada invests $4.5 mil in Link Performing Arts Society
The government of Canada is investing $4.5 million in a project by the Link Performing Arts Society, granted through the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund.
Ontario providing higher capacity for mental health care
Ontario is providing funding to 12 hospitals across the province, which will go towards adding a total of over 50 new mental health beds.
Joseph Brant Hospital celebrates grand opening
Joseph Brant Hospital in Burlington recently celebrated the completion and grand opening of its newly expanded, 800,000-square-foot facility.
Construction starts on University of Toronto Schools restoration
The restoration and expansion of University of Toronto Schools (UTS) is underway as development on the project kicked off on Dec. 12, 2018.
Canada, Ontario invest in Massey Hall revitalization
Canada and Ontario are each investing $30 million into the renovation and expansion of Massey Hall, Canada’s oldest concert hall.
Gatineau government facility wins TOBY award
The Library and Archives Canada Preservation Centre in Gatineau, Que. was named the 2018 Outstanding Building of the Year at a recent ceremony.




