Industry News
Ontario legislation ensures fair pay for government contractors
Ontario has introduced legislation to ensure that government contractors in building security, cleaning services and construction will be paid fair wages.
Winnipeg student studies mosquito movement to help fogging
A student has teamed up with the City of Winnipeg to study the movement of mosquitoes in an effort to determine a better fogging schedule.
AHRI announces opening of office in China
The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) has announced the opening of its first office outside North America in Hefei, China.
Five tips for keeping kitchens free of insects
As warmer weather returns to many parts of Canada, restaurants, cafeterias, and all commercial kitchens must be aware of the return of insects.
Vancouver wants ban on foam cups and containers
Vancouver is proposing to reduce the amount of single-use packaging like plastic bags and straws and ban polystyrene foam cups and containers.
Nightmare bacteria spreading across U.S.
Nightmare bacteria resistant to most antibiotics are spreading across the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
ACI releases National Cleaning Survey
ACI released its National Cleaning Survey, revealing that 76 per cent of American households will undertake spring cleaning this year.
Waste heat to warm buildings at Western U
Western University plans to recover waste heat from its power plant and use it in other buildings while shifting to low-temperature heating systems.
U of Winnipeg students conduct campus waste audit
Student volunteers from the University of Winnipeg helped sort and weigh all the garbage, recycling and compost for the triannual waste audit.
Alberta school district gets energy efficient overhaul
East Central Alberta Catholic Schools will be working with Johnson Controls on district-wide infrastructure upgrades.
IICRC seeks help on new fire and smoke restoration standards
IICRC is seeking volunteers to serve on consensus bodies for the development of three new fire and smoke damage restoration standards.
More than half of Americans would pay for public restrooms
More than half of Americans would pay for a clean, well-stocked public restroom, according to Bradley Corporation’s annual restroom and hand washing survey.
Scientists develop biocide to combat superbugs
Scientists in Canada have developed a new therapy to combat deadly bacteria that is infecting hospital patients worldwide.
UBC researchers invent new technique for making smart windows
UBC chemistry researchers have developed a simple, cost-effective technique for making smart windows that could lead the way for wide-scale adoption of this energy-saving technology.
New app helps users find and rate clean restrooms
Cintas launched a new app to help users find and rate clean restrooms in their vicinity.
Alberta issues environmental protection order at former Sears Canada site
Alberta issued an environmental protection order against Sears Canada and Concord North Hill GP Ltd for neglecting an underground storage tank leak.
3M names Michael Roman new CEO
Michael F. Roman is the new chief executive officer of 3M, effective July 1, 2018. He succeeds Inge G. Thulin, who will be appointed to






