Industry News
CaGBC elevates energy benchmarking training
The Canada Green Building Council is launching new training on energy benchmarking strategies and regulation for private and public sector stakeholders.
Johnson Controls finalizes merger with Tyco
Johnson Controls has completed its merger with Tyco to form a new company well-positioned in the building and energy sectors.
Leading book on hand hygiene to be published
A comprehensive book focusing on hand hygiene for infection control and patient safety will be published sometime in December.
Frontline workers get sexual harassment training
Frontline workers in the hospitality, health, education, and community services sectors in Ontario, will get sexual harassment training in the workplace.
ISSA announces industry award winners
ISSA announces industry award winners
SC Johnson acquires STERIS AIC business
SC Johnson has completed an acquisition with STERIS for its Applied Infection Control (AIC) business.
Kruger Products to expand Trenton facility
Ontario is partnering with Kruger Products to support a multi-million dollar expansion at the company’s Trenton facility.
Canadian study examines hospital cleaning times
Canadian researchers are now working phase two of a study that is examining how much time workers spend when cleaning different types of hospital rooms,
Canada to phase out boric acid products
Pesticide products that contain boric acid will have their registrations cancelled and be phased out of the Canadian marketplace.
Ontario ups efforts to close gender wage gap
Ontario is moving forward on closing the gender wage gap, using recommendations listed in the Gender Wage Gap Steering Committee's final report.
Veritiv to open new Canadian HQ and warehouse
Veritiv Corporation, a leading distributor of facility solutions, is building new headquarters and a warehouse in Canada.
Six tips about aqueous ozone cleaning
Many people still not exactly sure what aqueous ozone is or how it can be used for cleaning.
ServiceMaster names chief marketing officer
ServiceMaster has named Marvin Davis its chief marketing and strategy officer.
Energy audit standard open for public review
A proposed ASHRAE and ACCA standard that will establish consistent practices for conducting and reporting energy audits is open for public comment.
Northern Ont. schools get $300-mill for repairs
Ontario is investing $300 million over the next two years to repair schools across Northern Ontario.
IICRC seeks volunteers to develop new standard
The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification is seeking volunteers to develop a new commercial cleaning and maintenance standard.
Employees demand hygienic, smart workspaces
Employees are demanding more intelligent and hygienic workplaces, and are more open to connecting devices related to hygiene, states a new report from Tork.






