In achieving LEED Silver certification, the Department of National Defence’s Gagetown Training Quarters Accommodations in Oromocto, N.B. is both the first Canadian defence force training and accommodations facility and the first…

In villages, people work together to build a schoolhouse, raise a barn, harvest the crops, celebrate the harvest, and more. Similarly, residents in cohousing enjoy the benefits of cooperation, whether by organizing common dinners, social…

The Institution of Structural Engineers has announced the shortlist for the 2009 Structural Awards, recognizing excellence in structural engineering globally. Glotman Simpson has been shortlisted in the ‘Award for Arts or…

On May 19th, the Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Natural Resources, announced the $1 billion Clean Energy Fund (CEF). One component of the CEF is funding for demonstration projects in Renewable Energy and Clean Energy Systems. The scope…

The Canadian Security Association (CANASA) has appointed Jean-Francois Champagne as its new Executive Director. “We are very pleased to have Jean-Francois join our team. I know that he will be a highly effective leader for our…

Golder Associates Ltd. has made Mark Brightman president of the firm’s Canadian operations. Brightman replaces Brian H. Conlin, who was recently appointed as president and CEO of Golder Associates’ global…

The Frontier Centre for Public Policy has released a study from policy analyst Joseph Quesnel which looks at the practice of municipal expropriation for economic development. In his study, Quesnel argues that this practice must be curbed as…

Enermodal Engineering of Kitchener, Ontario was named to the ZweigWhite HotFirm 2009 list. This is Enermodal’s first time on the list, with 35 per cent annual revenue growth over the past 3 years. “We are pleased our…

Diamond and Schmitt Architects of Toronto has been selected to design the new Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg, which will add 2,000 seats to the growing Mariinsky complex. The existing Mariinsky Theatre, opened in 1860, has…