Ontario
Canadian Property Management
Class B Global Adjustment costs up for review
The newly released 2017 update to Ontario's Long Term Energy Plan hints at future relief for commercial electricity customers currently carrying a disproportionate share of Global Adjustment costs.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Historic Cinesphere at Ontario Place reopens
For the first time in years, Ontario Place is welcoming guests back to the Cinesphere, the world’s first permanent IMAX theatre.
CondoBusiness
Regulator will not actively seek complaints
The Condominium Management Regulatory Authority of Ontario (CMRAO) will not be "actively seeking" complaints about licensees, says chair Aubrey LeBlanc.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Casey House expansion officially opens
Casey House recently celebrated the opening of its expansion, which includes the addition of a new state-of-the-art, four-storey facility.
CondoBusiness
Builders abuzz about cannabis legalization
Ontario’s residential construction industry is anxiously awaiting tools from the province to help it uphold its workplace health and safety obligations when recreational cannabis becomes legal next year.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
New station building opens at Oshawa GO Station
The new station building at Oshawa Go Station has officially opened, making it easier for residents in Durham region to commute.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Ontario raising awareness for workplace ergonomics
Ontario workplace health and safety associations are hosting learning sessions, webinars and training events on ergonomic workplaces in October and November.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Joseph Brant Hospital’s new patient tower opens
The Michael Lee-Chin and Family Patient Tower at Burlington’s Joseph Brant Hospital officially opened on October 12, marking the end of construction season.
CondoBusiness
Ontario moves to reform new home warranties system
The Ontario government last week delivered on previously announced plans to introduce legislation to reform the province’s new home warranties system.
CondoBusiness
Province strengthens consumer protection with new rules: OREA
The government of Ontario has introduced legislation that, if passed, will implement North America-leading rules in the province around how real estate professionals can represent consumers.
CondoBusiness
The Condominium Authority of Ontario launches
In its first month, the Condominium Authority of Ontario (CAO) fielded 330 calls and 130 emails from condo directors, managers and owners.
CondoBusiness
Foreign buyer purchases fall in Greater Golden Horseshoe
According to new data from provincially collected tax information, home purchases by foreign buyers have fallen since the Fair Housing Plan was introduced.
CondoBusiness
Required upgrades to single-speed elevators lifted
The TSSA recently lifted the requirement to undertake certain upgrades to the controls of single-speed elevators, but it doesn’t mean building owners should abandon modernization.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Ontario grant to help fund new dialysis facility in Scarborough
Ontario is providing a grant to Scarborough and Rouge Hospital to help plan and construct a new dialysis facility as well as helping fund other programs.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
54 renovated schools to re-open in Ontario this fall
A total of 54 new or renovated schools will open in communities across Ontario in the coming months, providing better learning spaces for years to come.
CondoBusiness
Proposed reg details code of ethics for condo managers
A code of ethics for condo managers is now up for public comment after the release of proposed regulations under the Condominium Management Services Act.
CondoBusiness
Turning down the volume on noise complaints
Provincial authorities are preparing to introduce requirements relating to sound transmission due to deficiencies that could cut down on noise complaints.
