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Employers tap into tech talent clusters

Toronto, Ottawa, Vancouver, Montreal and Waterloo are deemed to provide the best dynamic for nurturing the workforce and fostering innovation in cost-competitive space.

Peel Memorial Centre poised for major expansion

Peel Memorial Centre is poised to undergo a major expansion after the Ontario government approved the project earlier this month.

Toronto builds pedestrian-friendly shopping centre

The City of Toronto opened a new multi-modal shopping centre on the Yonge-University subway line at Wilson station.

Ergonomic workstations help Montreal campus earn LEED Silver

Ergonomic and height adjustable workstations are among the features that helped ABB Campus Montreal recently earn LEED Silver certification.

Facilities urged to properly dispose of fats, oils, grease

Compared to residential units, ICI facilities often discharge larger amounts of fats, oils and grease into the sanitary sewer.

ZAS and Bucholz McEvoy tapped to design TRCA building

ZAS Architects and Bucholz McEvoy Architects have been jointly selected to design the Toronto and Region Conservation’s new Administration Building.

Ergonomic laptop bags help reduce wearer fatigue

Ergonomic benefits can be found beyond the office, especially to how employees commute with their laptops to and from the office.

Historic Cinesphere at Ontario Place reopens

For the first time in years, Ontario Place is welcoming guests back to the Cinesphere, the world’s first permanent IMAX theatre.

Diamond Schmitt wins two wood design awards

Two buildings designed by Diamond Schmitt Architects have been recognized by WoodWORKS! for their use of wood in architectural designs.

Arney Fender Katsalidis opens Toronto office

Arney Fender Katsalidis, a London-based architecture and interiors firm, has officially opened the doors to its Toronto office.

Cape Breton creative hub receives $5-mil federal investment

The federal government is investing $5 million to help create the Cape Breton Centre for Arts, Culture and Innovation, a new creative hub located in Sydney, N.S.

ASHRAE publishes 2017 version of thermal comfort standard

The 2017 edition of ASHRAE’s major thermal comfort standard has been published to incorporate seven published addenda to the 2013 edition.

Casey House expansion officially opens

Casey House recently celebrated the opening of its expansion, which includes the addition of a new state-of-the-art, four-storey facility.

New station building opens at Oshawa GO Station

The new station building at Oshawa Go Station has officially opened, making it easier for residents in Durham region to commute.

Government invests in construction of Sudbury arts centre

The federal government is investing $12.5 million to support the construction of Place des Arts du Grand Sudbury, an arts centre in downtown Sudbury.

Design standards key to benchmarking diversity

Accessibility and inclusiveness are on the agenda for a pending update of the model green office lease that has become an entrenched standard in Canada's commercial real estate sector.

Ontario raising awareness for workplace ergonomics

Ontario workplace health and safety associations are hosting learning sessions, webinars and training events on ergonomic workplaces in October and November.