Industry News
New Ontario legislation supports injured workers
The government also intends to bring forth a regulation that would add poisonings by chlorine, ammonia and hydrogen sulfide to the list of presumed occupational diseases.
Ontario introduces funding for emergency preparedness
Communities and organizations across Ontario are encouraged to apply by November 30.
Five industry leaders to be honoured with Achievement Awards at ISSA Show North America 2023
ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, is proud to announce the 2023 ISSA Achievement Awards honorees. The annual achievement awards program recognizes cleaning industry professionals
Ontario set to tweak excess soil regulations
Proposed amendments to Ontario’s excess soil regulations would allow salt-contaminated fill on a wider range of sites and simplify landscape projects on industrial properties.
Study finds sustainable alternative to air conditioning in hot, arid climates
The study focused on achieving a new benchmark in passive cooling inside naturally conditioned buildings in hot climates
ISSA recognizes innovation with this year’s awards
World-wide cleaning association, ISSA, will be honouring winners of the Innovation Awards Program, presenting the awards at the conference is Las Vegas, being held from
Organic waste diversion pilot expands in Alberta
The initiative is targeting the industrial, commercial, and institutional sector located in specific jurisdictions.
Newfoundland’s Furey tackles smoking and vaping
Smoking and vaping to be banned at all of Newfoundland and Labrador's government property, including buildings and associated outdoor space, parking lots and the provincial fleet of vehicles.
Prison time for supervisor in NB jobsite death
A New Brunswick construction supervisor has been sentenced to three years in prison for criminal negligence after the jobsite death of an 18-year-old member of his work crew.
Cintas Canada names winner of Canada’s Best Restroom Contest
Cintas Canada, Ltd. announced Hard Bean Brunch Co. in Port Moody, British Columbia as the winner of the 2023 Canada’s Best Restroom contest.
Industry pact supports upskilling amid green building transition
An industry pact focuses on continuing education among building operations and maintenance workers in the EU as demand for sustainable operations accelerates.
Ontario universities get funds for decarbonization projects
Western University, McMaster University and York University are receiving $9 million in federal funding to tackle carbon emissions across their campuses.
Guide advises on climate change impacts in the workplace
New guidance is available to help workplaces prepare for the potential challenges and impacts climate change can have on employees.
ISSA Hygieia Network conference registration is now open
ISSA Hygieia Network, an ISSA Charities™ signature program dedicated to the advancement and retention of women in the cleaning industry, has opened registration for the
New groundskeeping specifications for fed lands
Groundskeeping specifications for federal properties are set to change under a new policy disallowing pesticide application for cosmetic purposes.
B.C. requiring asbestos abatement license
Asbestos abatement contractors who operate in B.C. must be licensed by Jan. 1, 2024.
Building trades in immigration express queue
Skilled building trades qualify for the express lane to permanent residency under new guidelines for Canada’s immigration application system.






















