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CDM could spell global energy-use avoidance

Canada is among dozens of national delegations to the 7th Annual Global Conference on Energy Efficiency that signed a joint statement endorsing urgent action.
gender pay gap

In Quebec, women face gender pay gap straight out of university

The average pay gap between women and men who have a similar career path and work full time stands at nine per cent the first year they finish their CEGEP or university education.
Alberta to limit vacancy tax exposure

Property tax discount conveyed via honour system

A report to Toronto Council confirms there is no legal or practical mechanism to compel unwilling landlords to pass the benefits of the small business property tax subclass through to tenants with gross leases.
Canada's energy saving efforts lag U.S.

Canada’s energy saving efforts lag U.S.

Canadian provinces fell far short of energy saving efforts in the top-performing U.S. states in 2020, but the gap between the leaders and the worst-performing U.S. states was wider still.
Wastewater energy transfer flush with potential

Toronto parking fines surpass 2021 projections

There was a 144 per cent spike in violations for parking on municipal property without consent, with nearly 95,000 tickets issued in 2021 versus about 39,000 in 2020.
BOMA BC

BOMA BC celebrates 2022 award winners

B.C.'s commercial real estate leaders were awarded for their outstanding achievements during the BOMA 2022 Awards Gala.
Assembly Park

83-acre Assembly Park officially launches in Vaughan

A multi-building community is moving forward in the downtown core of Vaughan, with an official launch to mark the expected 12-year build-out.
Development opens up near Edmonton airport

Development land opens near Edmonton airport

The Alberta government has filed a regulation to trim the buffer zone around the airport by 30 per cent, citing aircraft technology advancements that make previous assumptions about noise exposures outdated.
REMI Show 2022 promises forum on the future

REMI Show 2022 promises forum on the future

REMI Show 2022 celebrates the resumption of in-person networking with the theme, Facing the Future TOGETHER, as it returns to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, June 8th and 9th.
Saskatchewan parks to remain dry this summer

Saskatchewan parks to remain dry this summer

Saskatchewan's legislative assembly has adjourned until October before making a decision about changing the rules around alcohol consumption in parks and other outdoor public places.
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Lobby installation illuminates Kitchener’s shift to digital economy

An art installation bedazzles the lobby atrium of a new office building in Kitchener-Waterloo’s growing tech community, near the offices of Yahoo and Google.
Feds seek input on climate change adaptation strategy

Feds seek input on climate change adaptation

A newly launched consultation process will help finalize a national climate change adaptation strategy, which is scheduled to be released this fall.
extreme heat

Climate advocates warn of extreme heat fallout

Property owners, managers, and communities all have a role to play when it comes to the irreversible reality of extreme-heat events.
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Dream retrofitting 19 buildings to net zero standards

The buildings range from boutique historical buildings to downtown high-rises, with the oldest dating back to 1908.
Industrial condos promised for tight GTA market

Industrial condos promised for tight GTA market

Nicola Wealth Real Estate and First Gulf have jointly acquired a 13.4-acre site near Highway 403 in Oakville with plans for a series of small bay industrial condo buildings..
Guelph

Large electricity customers step into the 2020s

Cost allocation factors for enrollees in Ontario's Industrial Conservation Initiative have been based on energy use in pre-pandemic July 2019. That will be updated for a new 12-month billing period beginning July 1.
B.C. nixes rodenticides for mice and rat control

Rodenticides nixed for B.C. mice and rat control

British Columbia is poised to make a temporary ban on rodenticides for mice and rat control permanent within commercial and residential properties.