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VICTORIA — British Columbia is better prepared to withstand a hot weather emergency like that which caused more than 600 deaths last summer, but more must be done to protect people and communities, says the chief medical officer at the BC…

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Breaking Barriers to Efficiency Retrofits Through Lighting-as-a-Service

Chandra Ramadurai Apr 18, 2022

LED lighting systems are illuminating the way to cost savings, greenhouse gas reductions and better bottom lines. Despite being recognized as a bright idea, building owners are still using outdated lighting technology as they are faced with…

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‘Hopefully this is the last time’: Ontario businesses reopen with cautious optimism

Noushin Ziafati and Holly McKenzie-Sutter Feb 1, 2022

TORONTO — Ontario restaurants, gyms and theatres welcomed patrons back as restrictions from the latest pandemic shutdown eased on Monday, with customers happy to return and businesses anxious but hopeful about recouping losses.The…

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Bars and other B.C. businesses affected by pandemic closures to receive more help

The Canadian Press Jan 20, 2022

VICTORIA — More financial help is on the way for British Columbia businesses forced to stay closed for at least another month as the province tries to contain the spread of the Omicron variant of COVID-19.A statement from the Ministry…

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HDR and Stantec selected to design new St. Paul’s Hospital

Building Mar 17, 2021

HDR in collaboration with Stantec were selected to design the new St. Paul’s Hospital Project in Vancouver. At more than two million square feet, this new healthcare facility will be the most extensive hospital redevelopment in the…

Urban Planning

Feds unveil first ever dedicated fund for active transportation

Mia Rabson – THE CANADIAN PRESS Mar 15, 2021

OTTAWA – Infrastructure Minister Catherine McKenna says for the first time Canada is to have a pool of money dedicated specifically to ``active transportation.''The National Active Transportation Fund, $400 million to be spent over…

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Ontario launches first aid consultations to better protect workers

Building Feb 5, 2021

The Ontario government has launched a consultation to modernize first aid requirements, with a focus on a proposal to enhance health and safety training standards at all workplaces. According to the government’s recent release, the public…

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AdvantAge Ontario releases research on the practice of Seniors’ Campuses of Care

Building Nov 10, 2020

At a time when there has never been a greater urgency to find better ways to maintain the health, well-being and safety of vulnerable seniors, newly released research from AdvantAge Ontario highlights a “made in Ontario” model that has been…

Real Estate

Tory says masking bylaw could be brought in if apartment buildings don’t comply

Jake Kivanc - The Canadian Press Jul 23, 2020

Toronto Mayor John Tory said he's prepared to extend the city's mandatory masking order to shared spaces inside apartment and condominium buildings if management companies refuse to do it voluntarily.Current mandatory masking bylaws in…

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Morneau Shepell’s Mental Health Index reveals negative score in Canada

Building Jul 16, 2020

Morneau Shepell released its monthly Mental Health Index report, revealing a consistent negative mental health score in Canada for the third consecutive month.The findings show that while most of the country is entering new phases of…

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