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Construction Business
Science World unveils B.C.’s first vertical solar array
Science World is undertaking a retrofit that includes three solar arrays – the first-of-its kind vertical installation system in B.C.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Cannabis retailing hours up for adjustment
The Ontario government is considering extending the permissible retailing hours for licensed cannabis stores to help them compete with the illicit market.
Canadian Property Management
New Brunswick boosts inspection and permit fees
The New Brunswick government is anticipating an estimated 171 per cent boost in the revenue it generates from elevator inspections, installation permits and mechanic licences.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Canada’s average rent drops to three‑year low
Canada’s rental market continued its downward slide in March, with the average asking rent falling for the 18th straight month to $2,008
REMI Network
GTA resale market tightens in March
There was an uptick in March home sales in the Greater Toronto Area, which suggests affordability conditions are improving.
REMI Network
Built Green Canada announces 2026 Maverick Award winners
Celebrating leadership in sustainable homebuilding, this year's Maverick award recipients were recognized in three categories: Ambassadorship, Innovation, and Transformation.
Construction Business
Vancouver rental towers a first for healthcare workers
PC Urban Properties Corp. and Harrison Street Asset Management are partnering on a two tower rental development in Vancouver.
REMI Network
GTA new home market underperforms despite small gain
New home sales in the Greater Toronto Area climbed modestly in February 2026, but vastly trail historical averages.
REMI Network
Canada’s costliest disaster of 2025 underscores home resiliency
Insured damage from last year’s March ice storm in Ontario and Quebec is now estimated at $466 million.
REMI Network
First condos to launch in Calgary’s Taza Park
A mid-rise residential development in Calgary's Taza Park will be the first purpose-built condo project in the emerging 470-acre community.
REMI Network
Ontario directs budget funds to community facilities
The Ontario government’s 2026 budget announced a series of investments to renovate and build new community-focused facilities.
REMI Network
Canada bolsters biosafety oversight
Amendments to the Human Pathogens and Toxins Act (HPTA) have received Royal Assent.
REMI Network
Workplace safety leaders cite budget priorities
The majority of safety leaders plan to maintain or increase their budgets over the next two years as workplace incidents persist worldwide.
REMI Network
Updated glossary introduces new twist on ESG
A newly revised glossary of terms is meant to help resource perpetuation (formerly known as sustainability) professionals navigate evolving lexicon.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Blue bins defunct in Ontario’s outdoor spaces
Recyclable materials from receptacles in Ontario’s parks, playgrounds, transit stations and sidewalk locations are now mixed into the solid waste stream that is sent to landfill.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Rental units shrink as space becomes more costly
A new analysis finds that despite signs of rent stabilization, affordability pressures persist as rental units become smaller across the country.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Toronto unveils major deal to cut development charges
The landmark multi‑billion‑dollar agreement will significantly reduce development charges on new housing while advancing the Waterfront East Transit line.



















