Industry News
Winspear Centre receives $2-mil federal investment
The Government of Canada is investing $2 million in the Francis Winspear Centre for Music in Edmonton through the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund.
Ontario schools to receive energy efficiency upgrades
The Ontario government is investing $200 million to provide energy efficiency upgrades at nearly 600 schools across the province.
Federal government invests in Armand-Frappier Museum relocation
The federal government is investing $2.7 million in the relocation of the Armand-Frappier Museum to the current site of the Cosmodome in Laval, Que.
Program plugs electric vehicle use in workplaces
A new program is offering employers, commercial building owners and managers incentives to install electric vehicle charging stations at workplaces in Ontario.
Laurentian University names Dr. David Fortin director of architecture school
Laurentian University has named Dr. David Fortin as the next director of the McEwen School of Architecture (MSoA).
Ontario Place to renovate historic Pavilion Pods
Ontario Place Corporation has issued a request for bids for the interior renovation of the historic West Island Pavilion Pods.
ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager updates to affect LEED projects
ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager updates will change the performance of buildings under the LEED Canada EB:O&M 2009 rating system.
Milton District Hospital expansion reaches final completion
PCL Constructors Canada Inc. (Toronto) has achieved total completion on the Milton District Hospital expansion project, signifying that all construction activities are complete.
National Arts Centre to unveil Kipnes Lantern on Dec. 31
On Dec. 31, the National Arts Centre in Ottawa will unveil the Kipnes Lantern, a three-storey, multi-sided signature element of the newly-rejuvenated NAC.
The ROM reopens heritage Weston Entrance
The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) has reopened the 84-year-old Weston Entrance to the public following a refurbishment as part of its Welcome Project.
Laurier’s Lazaridis Hall wins Civic Trust Award
Lazaridis Hall at Wilfred Laurier University, a building designed by Diamond Schmitt Architects, was recently named the winner of a Civic Trust Award.
Ontario announces Toronto Western Hospital expansion
Ontario is expanding the capacity for surgeries and post-operative care at University Health Network’s Toronto Western Hospital.
New program supports low-carbon innovation in Ontario
GreenON, a new program from the Green Ontario Fund, is supporting industries to reduce GHG pollution from their facilities or manufacturing processes.
Blackbird to open new Vancouver gaming studio
Blackbird Interactive Inc. (BBI) will be moving its operations to a brand new 28,000 square foot office space at 565 Great Northern Way.
New e-course targets musculoskeletal disorders
Musculoskeletal disorders often result from common physical and psychosocial demands in the workplace.
Rogers Place scores first LEED Silver NHL facility
Rogers Place arena in Edmonton has received LEED Silver certification. It is the first NHL facility in Canada built to the LEED Silver requirements.
Ontario to reinvest energy savings into patient care
Ontario is investing $64 million this year in the Hospital Energy Efficiency Program, which will help hospitals save energy and encourage the use of more renewable energy technologies.





