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Up to 95 acres of undeveloped municipal land in Kingston’s west end is being re-envisioned as the site of a future hospital. Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) has been developing plans for the new complex to meet current and long-term regional health care needs. KHSC explored the possibility of redeveloping and expanding its current Kingston…

The Ontario government launched the Enhancing Access to Spaces for Everyone (EASE) Grant, which awards up to $60,000 for projects that improve accessibility and help older adults and people with disabilities participate in community life. The overall funding amounts to $2.2 million. Municipalities, non-profit organizations and Indigenous governing bodies can apply for capital projects and…

The City of Waterloo has officially transferred city-owned land at 2025 University Avenue East to Habitat for Humanity Waterloo Region and BUILD NOW, paving the way for one of the largest affordable housing developments in Canadian history. Backed by the federal government’s Housing Accelerator Fund, the project will deliver over 1,000 new homes that are…

The University of British Columbia (UBC) has tripled indoor fitness and recreation space at its Vancouver campus with the opening of the new state-of-the-art Recreation Centre North (Rec North). “Recreation Centre North is a vital addition to our campus and community,” said Ainsley Carry, Vice-President, Students. “It will serve as a space where students and…

Cleaning for safety and sanitization remains top priority for janitorial teams, as well as maintenance and facility managers. While restrooms, eating areas, and high-touch surfaces receive a lot of attention, floor care is vital in helping to keep employees safe and facilities germ-free. Studies show that there is an average of over 421,000 units of…

Berkeley Group, in partnership with the Supply Chain Sustainability School, has launched the Net Zero Skills in Construction Programme – a practical initiative aimed at equipping the built environment sector with the skills needed to meet the UK’s net-zero goals. Supported by the CITB’s Industry Impact Fund, this programme has been developed collaboratively with input from…