Industry News
New scoring system rates government contractors
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) began the phased 12-month rollout of its new vendor performance management program earlier this month.
Green Seal opens public commenting on prohibiting PFAS
Global non-profit Green Seal® announced it is opening public comment on its criteria for prohibiting any per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Green Seal-certified paints
New health and safety portal supports businesses
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) has launched a new online portal to help small businesses across Canada meet their health and
The EPA updates ventilation guidance to prevent the spread of respiratory viruses
Respiratory viruses can spread more easily indoors than outdoors since the viral concentration can build up indoors and people are closer to each other. Each
LEED v5: A step backwards turns into a step forward
Many cleaning contractors know that LEED-EB v5 (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design-Existing Buildings version 5) has been in the news lately, especially in publications
ISSA celebrates inaugural class of emerging leaders
ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, is proud to announce the inaugural class of ISSA Emerging Leaders for 2024. This prestigious group of 30 industry
GBAC STAR announces companies receiving accreditation
A distinguished list of transportation hubs, airports, convention centres, museums, stadiums, and commercial office spaces have achieved accreditation from the Global Biorisk Advisory Council® (GBAC),
Carbon rebate set for December 2024 payout
A promised carbon rebate will be delivered to small and mid-sized Canadian businesses before year-end, provided they filed their 2023 tax return by July 15, 2024.
Green Seal unveils new brand identity
Green Seal, a global non-profit committed to making safety and sustainability everyone’s business, has unveiled a new brand identity to help consumers cut through greenwashing.
The essentiality of fragrance covered at Cleaning Products US 2024 Conference
Recently, Fragrance Creators Association (Fragrance Creators) Director of Regulatory Science Dan Selechnik, Ph.D., moderated an insightful panel at the Cleaning Products US 2024 conference held
Ontario acts on washroom cleaning schedules
Designated Ontario employers would be required to report the frequency of cleaning in staff washrooms under proposed new occupational health and safety legislation.
ISSA announces 2025 board members
ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, is pleased to announce the following individuals have been elected to serve on the 2025 ISSA Board of Directors,
Conestoga College allocates $500M-plus for campus upgrades
Conestoga College has invested more than $500 million into its facilities, student housing and academic programming.
Celebrating International Housekeeping Week
International Housekeeping Week, taking place September 8 to 14, 2024, is an annual event celebrated by the Canadian Healthcare Housekeepers Association (CHHA), Indoor Environmental Healthcare
Applications open for Ontario sports facility funding
The Ontario government is now accepting applications for the new Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund.
Banking rules probe includes cheque clearance
The Canadian government is seeking public input on the current regulated timelines for banks to clear deposited cheques and release funds to payees.
B.C. pilots return-to-work initiative post injury or disability
An early intervention pilot initiative taking place in B.C. will be available to any individual or employer seeking return-to-work and accommodation solutions after experiencing mental and physical health impairments.