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Canada and U.S. commit to energy collaboration

Natural Resources Canada and the United States Department of Energy have agreed to collaborate on a wide range of energy issues for better environmental sustainability
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Canada initiates new action against HFCs

Canada will actively pursue the reduction of harmful hydroflurocarbons (HFCs), Environment Minister Leona Aglukkaq announced during the recent United Nations Climate Summit. The publication of

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U of Ottawa snags living green wall award

The University of Ottawa has won a 2014 Green Roof and Wall Award of Excellence from Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC) for its six-storey

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Ledcor purchases large natural gas vehicle fleet

The Ledcor Group of Companies has purchased more than 200 compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles, creating one of the largest fleets of CNG vehicles in Canada.

Canadian Facility Management & Design

New office and transit complex coming to T.O.

Ivanhoé Cambridge and Metrolinx, the Province of Ontario's regional transportation agency, announced an agreement that sets the stage for a new office and transit complex to be located in downtown Toronto.

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Report calls for transit-oriented development

Research group Cushman & Wakefield's released a report in early October exploring the consequences of rapid population growth and out cities' need for transit-oriented development.

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CaGBC reaches 5,000th LEED registration

The Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) recently announced a major milestone in the evolution of green building in Canada with 5,000 projects now registered for LEED certification.

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New healthcare facility for Leader, Sask

A new integrated healthcare facility will deliver services in one location in the community of Leader, Saskatchewan, improving patient access and quality of care to residents.

Canadian Apartment Magazine

Construction permits fall in August: StatsCan

The planned construction of multi-family dwellings in Ontario plunged in August, according to Statistics Canada’s Building Permits Survey, released October 7.  Across the country, building

Canadian Apartment Magazine

CAPREIT acquires Regina apartment buildings

A 126-suite mid-tier apartment property in Regina, Saskatchewan, has been acquired by the Canadian Apartment Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (CAPREIT). The property, which consists

Canadian Apartment Magazine

Affordable housing demand increases: ONPHA

According to the Ontario Non-Profit Housing Association (ONPHA), the Ontario government needs to increase rent-geared-to-income (RGI) housing by 68 per cent in order to accommodate

Canadian Apartment Magazine

New Yellowknife apartment tackles homelessness

Thanks to a combined investment from the federal and provincial governments, the Northwest Territories have opened a transitional housing development for women and children at

Canadian Apartment Magazine

Quebec rental property receives major upgrades

La Villa Saint-François, a low-cost rental housing project in Granby, Quebec, has received over $3.4 million in renovations. Upgrades to the building, which was constructed

Design Quarterly

Two Canadian firms win design awards at WAF

5468796 Architecture and Number TEN Architectural Group were recognized with two prestigious international design awards at the World Architecture Festival (WAF) on October 2nd and 3rd, 2014 in Singapore.

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Canada’s first Aboriginal arts hotel opens

Canada's first Aboriginal arts hotel has opened its doors in the heart of Vancouver's historic downtown. Owned and operated by the Vancouver Native Housing Society, Skwachàys Lodge is an innovative approach to sustainable housing that combines cultural authenticity, business excellence and community economic development.

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Manulife & Ivanhoe to develop landmark tower

Manulife and Ivanhoe Cambridge recently signed an agreement to develop, own and operate a 27-storey skyscraper in downtown Montreal to be named Maison Manuvie. Construction

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Edmonton mall announces massive revamp

Londonderry Mall in northeast Edmonton has embarked on a $130-million renovation and remerchandising project to enhance the shopping experience for existing clientele and new markets.