Industry News
Pest control giant receives regulatory swat
Illegal non-compete agreements have been nullified for more than 18,000 pest control technicians, customer service representatives and other employees and former employees of Rollins Inc.
Ontario raises new rules for working at heights
Proposed regulation would introduce training, inspection, reporting and other due diligence requirements for rope access systems that enable lofty window washing, construction and farming tasks.
Shifting from seasonal maintenance to climate risk management
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued an El Niño Advisory, warning of a 63 per cent chance that intensifying tropical Pacific conditions
EcoJam 2026: Smith + Andersen’s rock charity event celebrates its 10th year
Music, community, and philanthropy took centre stage on April 16 as Smith + Andersen celebrated the tenth edition of its EcoJam charity rock concert, at
40 recipients win RBC Barrier Buster Grants
The Rick Hansen Foundation, in collaboration with RBC and RBC Foundation, announced the recipients of the RBC Barrier Buster Grants Program.
Toronto Rehab unveils dementia-friendly shower room
A newly redesigned shower room at the University Health Network’s Toronto Rehab University Centre is improving care for people living with dementia.
Recycling bin giveaway launches across Manitoba
Manitobans can now access free recycling bins designed for condos, apartments, mixed-use spaces, and single-family households.
Investment in Canada’s skilled trades is on the rise
High demand, strong wages, and financial incentives are boosting the appeal for skilled trades careers in Canada. Current economic uncertainty and labour shortages have encouraged
Demand for digital proof of service grows as cleaners adopt real-time verification
As expectations for accountability and transparency increase across commercial cleaning, organizations are rapidly adopting digital verification tools to prove work completion and maintain service quality.
Canada launches first national flood risk tracker
The new platform will help homeowners, renters, and businesses to improve their preparedness and resilience.
Green Seal releases 2026 Impact Report
Green Seal recently announced the release of its 2026 Impact Report, highlighting how the global nonprofit and the brands in its community are driving measurable
Ontario to subsidize augmented hard hats
Proposed legislation indicates Ontario employers will have financial support to comply with pending requirements to supply augmented hard hats in many work environments.
OSHA updates the National Emphasis Program to protect workers from heat hazards
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has updated its National Emphasis Program that protects workers from outdoor and indoor heat-related hazards to direct
Ontario proposes ban on uniform charges
Ontario’s newly proposed changes to the Employment Standards Act would prohibit companies from charging employees for required uniforms.
Nova Scotia overhauls air quality regulations
Nova Scotia is overhauling its air quality regulations by expanding the list of monitored industrial pollutants from six to 26, marking the first major update since 1995.
Emerging tech seeks to advance pool safety
Pool safety is under renewed scrutiny after two recent incidents occurred at condominiums in the Greater Toronto Area, one involving a chemical mishap and the other a fatal drowning.
New technology automates routine hospital tasks
University of Waterloo researchers have found a creative solution for supporting overburdened health-care workers.






















