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Canada and Quebec invest in Bristol library redevelopment

The governments of Canada and Quebec are each investing over $31,000 towards the expansion and refurbishment of the Bristol library.

Nominations open for B.C.’s technical safety awards

Technical Safety BC is gearing up to recognize outstanding achievement, innovation and leadership in the field at awards this fall.

Medicine Hat Regional Hospital expansion opens

A ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the official opening of Medicine Hat Regional Hospital’s new Ambulatory Care Building on July 25.

Innovation Centre at Red River College breaks ground

Construction has begun on Red River College’s Innovation Centre, a $95 million project to be located at the college’s Exchange District campus in Winnipeg.

Chapel Point Battery Command Post to be restored

The Government of Canada is providing $390,000 towards the restoration of the Command Post of the historic Chapel Point Battery.

2018 Canada’s Best Restroom finalists announced

Cintas has announced the five finalists for its 2018 Canada’s Best Restroom contest. The public are invited to vote for their favourite until Aug. 17.

Report defines framework for community wellbeing

A new report by design firm Dialog and The Conference Board of Canada identifies a framework to understand design impacts on community wellbeing.

Halifax office vacancy rate dips modestly

The Atlantic Canada real estate advisory firm, Turner Drake & Partners, reports a region-wide office vacancy rate of 15.25 per cent, representing a drop of more than 170 basis points since June 2017.

Toronto may extend reach of retrofit financing

Toronto Council is considering opening up a loan fund for energy upgrades to a larger pool of borrowers, including private sector landlords, condo corporations, health care and educational facilities.

Design proposals unveiled for two Waterfront Toronto parks

Waterfront Toronto and the City of Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation recently unveiled the top ten design proposals for York Street Park and Rees Street Park.

Canada invests in cultural infrastructure in N.B.

The Government of Canada is providing Kingsbrae International Residence for the Arts (KIRA) with a $405,000 grant to support renovations to its facilities.

North York Central Library reopens after renovation

A Diamond Schmitt project has “revitalized” the North York Central Library, one of the largest in Toronto.

Costs of dismantling cap and trade queried

Several prominent business leaders and professionals are expressing disappointment, and projecting billions of dollars in direct losses and forgone economic development.

IFMA introduces 2018-19 board and executive committee

IFMA has announced the member-elected executive committee (EC) and new members of its global Board of Directors for the 2018-19 fiscal year.

Ontario qualifies previously approved EVC grants

Approved applicants who have already acted on the former government's promise will be in position to collect the rebate. Those who did not purchase equipment or sign a contract to authorize investment prior to July 4 will receive no funds.

Canada’s TOBYs reflect broad based excellence

The five winners chosen by BOMA International represent five distinct pairings of owners and managers for buildings located in three different provinces.

RAW Design celebrates 10 years with annual installation

On June 27, Toronto-based architecture firm RAW Design celebrated its 10th anniversary with RAW X, its annual summertime installation.