Industry News
Ontario’s top 25 cities for rats
Toronto, Ottawa and Mississauga are the cities with the most rodents, according to Orkin Canada's 25 most "rattiest" cities in Ontario list.
New funding for women in skilled trades
The 2018 federal budget commits funds to inform women about apprenticeship programs, dispense financial grants for training and provide resources as they move into the workforce.
Feds pledge $24.4-mil for military grave repairs
The federal budget, released Tuesday, earmarks $24.4 million for military grave repairs.
Manitoba approves almost $30-mil to maintain health facilities
Manitoba plans to spend nearly $30 million on 120 healthcare facility maintenance projects across the province.
More spending at businesses with clean restrooms
A new survey found that when businesses let restroom maintenance slip they are at a high risk of jeopardizing customer sales.
New industrial rebates for energy savings in Alberta
Alberta has added several industrial-specific rebates to its Energy Efficiency Alberta’s Business Non-Profit and Institutional Energy Savings Program.
Far-UVC light can stop flu from spreading: study
Continuous low doses of far ultraviolet C light can stop the flu and other airborne viruses from spreading in indoor public locations.
Carbon market funding to upgrade Ontario schools
Ontario is investing in energy upgrades at college and university campuses across the province.
Citron Hygiene and BOMA Canada publish Pandemic Guide
The latest version of the Pandemic Guide has been released with up-to-date knowledge of preparedness.
High levels of antibiotic resistance found globally
Global data on antibiotic resistance reveals high levels of resistance to a number of serious bacterial infections.
Online tool helps workplaces address stress and mental injury
A new online survey tool assists workplaces in identifying and addressing psychosocial hazards.
Proposed community hubs get maintenance funds
Four community hubs across Ontario will receive funding through the Surplus Property Transition Initiative (SPTI) for up to 18 months.
Tool helps retailers assess natural disaster damage
Retail facility managers have a new tool to assess the status of stores following a natural disaster.
Guide helps K-12 schools achieve zero energy
A new ASHRAE resource helps owners, contractors, consulting engineers and administrators of K-12 school buildings achieve advanced levels of energy savings.
Ontario schools to receive energy efficiency upgrades
The Ontario government is investing $200 million to provide energy efficiency upgrades at nearly 600 schools across the province.
ISSA Canada forms Building Service Contractor Council
ISSA Canada has formed a Building Service Contractor Council to strengthen the line of communication between the association and the BSC sector.
Building operators highly sought and lowly paid
Building operations and maintenance positions are at the bottom of the pay scale in a sector that reports a general skills shortage.






