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CISWP

CISWP receives nearly $1 million to advance safety and inclusivity

The Canadian Institute for Safety, Wellness & Performance (CISWP) at Conestoga College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning is pleased to receive $834,550 in funding
ISSA charities

ISSA Charities awards 2024-2025 scholarships

ISSA Scholars, a signature ISSA Charities program and the charitable arm of ISSA, have announced the recipients of the ISSA Scholars 2024-2025 Scholarship Awards. The
greenwashing

Competition Bureau seeks input on new greenwashing provisions

The Competition Bureau is launching a public consultation to gather feedback on specific questions related to the new greenwashing provisions of the Competition Act.
HSI

HSI merges with ISSA

ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, and the Healthcare Surfaces Institute™ (HSI) are pleased to announce that HSI has merged with ISSA. HSI will now
New biocide regulations consolidate oversight

New biocide regulations consolidate oversight

Canada’s new biocide regulations will consolidate oversight of a range of surface sanitizers that are currently governed through differing regulatory channels, sometimes requiring redundant authorization processes.
Ontario boost stipend for autopsy FM costs

Ontario boosts stipend for autopsy FM costs

Ontario plans to increase the base stipend to help hospitals cover the cleaning, security and supply costs of performing post-mortem examinations.
autonomous mower

Calgary pilots autonomous mower to trim green space

City staff have been monitoring the mower’s status using a software application that also enables them to adjust the mowing schedule.
Fitwel's v3

Fitwel’s v3 brings new climate adaptation strategies

The newly released version 3 of Fitwel’s evidence-based standard includes new strategies on how to future-proof buildings for climate adaptation.
IFMA

BGIS and Des Nedhe Group form Ela Hultsi Facilities Management

The official launch of Ela Hultsi is well underway, with several significant projects already in the pipeline.
Emerging Leaders

ISSA launches Emerging Leaders Awards

ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, is pleased to announce the launch of the 2024 ISSA Emerging Leaders Awards. The inaugural awards program is designed
skilled trades

Skilled Trades Ontario launches resource hub

The newly released online information hub is being touted as a go-to source for anyone interested in learning more about skilled trades.
mould remediation

New ANSI/IICRC S520 Standard for professional mould remediation

The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) announces the publication of a newly-revised ANSI-approved ANSI/IICRC S520 Standard for Professional Mould Remediation (4th edition,
Clean washrooms tapped to be employers' duty

Clean washrooms tapped to be employers’ duty

Proposed amendments to Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act would make employers responsible for the cleaning regimen in workplace washrooms.
Eco Jam

Smith + Anderson celebrates Eco Jam 2024’s success

On April 25, Canadian engineering firm, Smith + Anderson, hosted their eighth Eco Jam fundraising event at the Phoenix Concert Theatre in Toronto. This year’s
Annual Report

Green Seal releases its 2024 Impact Report

Green Seal has released its 2024 Impact Report, highlighting the meaningful impacts the global nonprofit and the brands that partner with it achieved over the past
Ali Hoss honoured for sustainability leadership

Ali Hoss honoured for sustainability leadership

Ali Hoss, chief sustainability officer with Triovest, has been identified as one of Canada’s best executives in the Globe & Mail’s 2024 search for leading business influencers.
LEED

Proposed LEED V5 may be a setback for the cleaning industry

The US Green Building Council (USGBC) is proposing several changes to its LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations + Maintenance Rating System Version 5 (LEED-EB: O+M V5).