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barriers

Professional hygiene leader helps break down hygiene barriers in public restrooms

Tork, an Essity brand and the global leader in professional hygiene, has announced the next phase of its Better Hygiene for All initiative, a global
indoor air

ISSA helps launch global roadmap to drive healthy indoor air

Recently, the Global Commission on Healthy Indoor Air launched the Global Framework for Action: Advancing Healthy Indoor Air through Societal Engagement and Market Transformation, a
IFMA

IFMA announces Top Global FM Influencers for 2026

This year's honourees represent 10 countries.
frontline

New bilingual training launched to elevate frontline cleaning workforce

In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month  (September 15 to October 15) and as part of its ongoing commitment to workforce development, ISSA, The Association for
More assets to qualify for full depreciation

More assets to qualify for full depreciation

Canadian corporations can now claim deductions for the full cost of a much wider range of capital assets in the tax year in which they are purchased or come into use.
Cement and salt shake off tariffs

Cement and salt to shake off tariffs

The United States government is lifting the 50 per cent tariff it has applied on imports of Canadian cement and road salt since Aug. 29.
paper

PlantPaper earns Green Seal certification for bamboo toilet paper and facial tissue

Green Seal® has announced that PlantPaper is the first bamboo toilet paper and facial tissue to earn Green Seal certification, marking a major milestone for
EPA

EPA announces advancements to further eliminate animal testing for chemicals

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced two major scientific advancements designed to modernize safety reviews of new chemicals and pesticides while further eliminating
ISSA

ISSA offers a sneak peek into this year’s conference

The annual ISSA Show North America, scheduled for November 17 to 19, 2026, at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, offers new technology, products,
Leadership Awards

Green Seal launches annual Leadership Awards

Green Seal®, the global nonprofit committed to making sustainability everyone’s business, has announced the launch of the inaugural Green Seal Leadership Awards, a new annual
garbage

Saskatoon eyes utility-funded model for multi-unit garbage

All property taxpayers contribute to garbage collection service, but that funding model may soon change.
IAQ

Tech access to boost occupants’ IAQ oversight

Greater access to low-cost indoor air quality (IAQ) sensors may create new scrutiny for facility management teams.
Eaton Centre

Toronto’s Eaton Centre reimagines public washrooms

WZMH Architects has transformed the Level 2 washrooms at CF Toronto Eaton Centre into a customer-focused amenity.
electrical

Initiative targets electrical safety in landscaping trades

A collaboration between Landscape Ontario and the Electrical Safety Authority will support safe work around electrical infrastructure.
Building operators to stake claim at BOMEX 2026

Building operators to stake claim at BOMEX 2026

A new one-day educational forum for building operators recognizes their key role in delivering sustainable, comfortable and productive indoor environments.
Jill of Al Trades

Jill of All Trades events return to help support women in skilled trades

Jill of All Trades (JOAT) events provide hands-on experiences that encourage young women in grades 9-12 to explore careers in skilled trades that have traditionally
Small business gets nod in Buy Canadian efforts

Small business gets nod in Buy Canadian efforts

Canadian small businesses are promised more welcoming access to federal contracts through new measures to simplify the government’s procurement process.