WellSpan York Hospital Expansion Project Focusing on Sustainability

WellSpan York Hospital Expansion Project Focusing on Sustainability

The expansion project includes a green roof and high-performance design. As part of WellSpan’s focus on sustainability, health system officials have kepr most of the WellSpan York Hospital expansion project local, finalizing a list of contractors in which more than 80 percent are from the immediate area. Work demolition and excavation is ongoing at the…

Construction of new food and wine centre begins

Construction of new food and wine centre begins

Construction will begin this summer on the new Centre for Food, Wine and Tourism on Okanagan College’s Kelowna campus. “B.C. is expecting 91,000 new job openings in tourism- and hospitality-related industries over the next decade, and the majority of these jobs will require some form post-secondary education or skills training,” said Lisa Beare, minister of post-secondary…

National Education Association Offers Guide on School Gun Violence

National Education Association Offers Guide on School Gun Violence

The National Education Association (NEA), in partnership with the Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund, has released the “NEA School Gun Violence Prevention and Response Guide.” This comprehensive guide provides resources, tools, and practical recommendations to equip educators and others in the school community to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from gun violence in Pre-K–12 schools and institutions…

Pros and Cons of Cooling System Water Sources and Treatment Options

Pros and Cons of Cooling System Water Sources and Treatment Options

Cooling towers play a critical role in both indoor climate control and process cooling systems. Ensuring a high-quality water supply for these components enhances their efficiency, extends their lifespan, and simplifies maintenance. Municipal-supplied or well water has historically been the most common source of makeup water for evaporative cooling systems. However, concerns related to water…