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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.
Cannabis retailing hours up for adjustment

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.
New Brunswick to lift inspection and permit fees

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.
RentBC rebrand

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
resale

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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.
RAIC

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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.
rental

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.
new home

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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.
resiliency

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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.
Taza Park

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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.
facilities

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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.
biosafety

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Canada bolsters biosafety oversight

Amendments to the Human Pathogens and Toxins Act (HPTA) have received Royal Assent.
workplace safety

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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.
Updated glossary introduces new twist on ESG

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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.
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Blue bins defunct in Ontario's outdoor spaces

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.
relocation

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.