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New Westminster’s expanded waterfront park opens
The westward expansion of Westminster Pier Park in downtown New Westminster has completed, adding two acres of new public space.
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Burke Mountain Community Centre breaks ground
Construction has begun on the 80,000 square foot Burke Mountain Community Centre in Coquitlam with completion slated for 2029.
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Kelowna breaks ground on Glenmore centre
The City of Kelowna has officially broken ground on a new activity centre in Glenmore. The Glenmore Activity Centre will be a two-storey building, featuring
Design Quarterly
Concept plan approved for new Vancouver park
Vancouver has approved a concept plan for a new park at Burrard Slopes, which will be one hectare to serve two growing communities.
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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.
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Biathlon training facility opens in Whitehorse
The new facility will train athletes and host the upcoming Arctic Winter Games.
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North Vancouver swimming deck unveiled
The City of North Vancouver has unveiled plans to build a floating swimming platform along its waterfront that will feature a salt water pool.
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New $27.5M Bear Creek Stadium opens in Surrey
The new $27.5M Bear Creek Stadium in Surrey is officially open. The facility includes a covered grandstand with three times the seating.
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UBC state-of-the-art Rec North opens
UBC has tripled indoor fitness and recreation space at its Vancouver campus with the opening of the new Recreation Centre North (Rec North).
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Rocky Ridge Athletic Park construction begins
Construction has stared on the $25 million Rocky Ridge Athletic Park in Calgary. The development is designed to improve access to recreation.
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Kelowna Parkinson Rec Centre breaks ground
Kelowna’s Parkinson Recreation Centre has officially broken ground. It will offer three times as many programs as the existing facility.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Ski resort offered in NL’s asset sell-off
The government of Newfoundland and Labrador has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for the Marble Mountain Ski Resort, as part of an effort to divest non-core provincial assets.
REMI Network
Applications open for Ontario sports facility funding
The Ontario government is now accepting applications for the new Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund.
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WHO recognizes Vaughan as age-friendly city
The City of Vaughan was accepted into the World Health Organization's Global Network for Age-friendly Cities and Communities.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Ontario promises funds for facilities investment
The 2024 Ontario budget commits $200 million over three years for sport and recreation infrastructure and $620 million over 10 years for repairs and upgrades in health care facilities.
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Port Coquitlam unveils fieldhouse design
The City of Port Coquitlam has unveiled the final proposed design for its new fieldhouse, a modern public recreation amenity.
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Bettie Allard YMCA opens its doors
The new Bettie Allard YMCA has opened its doors to the Tri-Cities and Burquitlam neighbourhoods
