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Downtown Ottawa drawing tenant interest

Downtown class B buildings and the "fringe core" ByWard Market, Centretown and Glebe neighbourhoods are identified as a good fit for start-up enterprises looking for less than 1,000 square feet and/or co-working space.

Ontario legislation ensures fair pay for government contractors

Ontario has introduced legislation to ensure that government contractors in building security, cleaning services and construction will be paid fair wages.

Canadian museum awarded Gold accessibility rating

The new Canada Science and Technology Museum is the first national public institution to receive the RHFAC's Accessibility Certified Gold rating.

Canada and Alberta invest in upgrades at Calgary arts facility

The governments of Canada and Alberta recently announced funding to renew the electrical system in Arts Commons, a multi-venue arts centre in Calgary.

Teknion and Gus* Design Group enter joint venture

Teknion has entered into an alliance with Gus* Design Group, creator of Gus* Modern contemporary residential furniture also suited to contract settings.

Lighting upgrade cuts energy costs at exec suites

A recent lighting renovation at a Montreal-area business centre has reduced its energy costs by two-thirds

Manitoba announces committee to form international curling centre

In an effort to establish an International Curling Centre of Excellence (ICCE) in Winnipeg, Man., the province has selected a committee to help guide its development.

Ontario celebrates opening of three ErinoakKids facilities

The government of Ontario recently celebrated the opening of three new state-of-the-art ErinoakKids facilities in Oakville, Mississauga and Brampton.

Winning design team selected for The Arbour

The winning design team of Moriyama & Teshima Architects + Acton Ostry Architects has been selected by George Brown College to design The Arbour.

Non-residential construction set to bounce back

Non-residential construction could be set for a modest turnaround in 2018, new predictions have revealed.

Self-driving cars may condense parking lots: study

New research from the University of Toronto shows that adoption of self-driving cars could reduce the amount of urban space dedicated to parking.

Haeccity Studio wins for affordable housing idea

Haeccity Studio Architecture’s ideas for creating affordable housing in Metro Vancouver has garnered them the top prize from Urbanarium.

UBC opens $11.6 million sports medicine facility

The Chan Gunn Pavilion, a new $11.6 million sports medicine and exercise science facility, has officially opened at the University of B.C.

New LED lighting for Beacon Hill Park in Quebec

To enhance its sports and recreational facilities and save energy, the city of Beaconsfield, Que., recently replaced the lighting at Beacon Hill Park.

Waste heat to warm buildings at Western U

Western University plans to recover waste heat from its power plant and use it in other buildings while shifting to low-temperature heating systems.

Standing desks may cause lower back pain: study

Nearly half of people who use a standing desk are at risk of developing lower back pain, according to a study from the University of Waterloo.

School of Creative Arts buildings open at UWindsor

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on March 22 to celebrate the opening of the University of Windsor’s new School of Creative Arts (SoCA) buildings.