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CondoBusiness
Utility bills deferred for distressed Albertans
The Alberta government has proffered up to $223 million, or about two-thirds of projected late payments, to stabilize utilities' cash flow and enable the deferrals.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Shutdowns can factor in Legionnaires’ disease
Lengthy building shutdowns to help stop the spread of COVID-19 could create friendlier conditions for Legionella bacteria growth.
Construction Business
CaGBC study highlights gaps in zero carbon training
A new CaGBC study looks at the zero carbon training and education needs of engineers, architects, and renewable energy specialists.
REMI Network
CUI starts “Bring Back Main Street” campaign to help businesses
The Canadian Urban Institute, along with a growing coalition of partners, has launched the Bring Back Main Street campaign to help small businesses.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
COVID-19 lets loose work-from-home preference
Fewer than 18 per cent of survey respondents report they have been more productive in home workspaces during the COVID-19 lockdown, but a majority conclude they are at least 80 per cent as productive as in a formal office setting.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Airbnb lays off 25 per cent of employees
With the global lockdown profoundly affecting the travel and tourism industry, Airbnb has reportedly laid off 25 per cent of its workforce.
REMI Network
Toronto real estate industry raises funds for Yonge Street Mission
Toronto’s real estate industry has spearheaded a relay that’s raising funds for the Yonge Street Mission (YSM). The initiative has already raised more than $200,000
REMI Network
Emergency response centre opening in Victoria
The B.C. government is opening a 45-bed emergency response centre with wraparound supports and services at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre.
REMI Network
New model supports social distancing until September
A new model shows that continuing social distancing at the current levels in Ontario and Quebec until mid-September could save about 100,000 lives.
REMI Network
Alberta uses technology in COVID-19 response
As part of its relaunch strategy to reopen the economy, the Government of Alberta has launched a voluntary, secure mobile contact tracing application.
CondoBusiness
Ontario permits more construction activities
Landscaping and lawn care are also on a shortlist of businesses allowed to offer services if they adhere to public health protocol.
REMI Network
Vancouver property taxes deferred until September
The City of Vancouver has pushed the deadline for both residential and commercial property taxes to September 30, 2020, moved from July 3.
Canadian Property Management
Fort McMurray flood swamps 1,230 buildings
Approximately 13,000 evacuees have been instructed to abide by COVID-19 social distancing requirements.
REMI Network
Report helps FMs manage climate change effects
A new report helps facility managers to reduce the effects of climate change for the organizations they support.
REMI Network
Ontario amends emergency order for condo meetings
Last week, the Ontario government took further action to support condominium corporations, including a new emergency order for condo meetings.
REMI Network
Day of Mourning honours frontline workers in the building trades
Today's National Day of Mourning takes on new relevance in the wake of COVID-19, as the pandemic heightens the risk for essential workers on the front lines.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Colonnade BridgePort acquires Ottawa redevelopment site
Colonnade BridgePort and Fiera Real Estate announced they have successfully acquired a five-acre urban industrial site located in central Ottawa.



