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Ottawa Mission launches maintenance training
The program equips individuals with the skills and certification necessary to secure stable employment as building superintendents in the residential sector or commercial building operators.
New sustainability leadership standard for sanitary paper products
Global non-profit Green Seal® has announced it is opening public comment on a leadership standard for sanitary paper products that contain no virgin tree fibre
First-ever coalition is launched to drive inclusive hygiene in public restrooms
Tork, an Essity brand and the global leader in professional hygiene, has launched the Tork Coalition for Inclusive Hygiene whose mission is to explore how
New enhanced battery recycling solutions for Canadian businesses
Call2Recycle, Canada’s leading battery collection and recycling organization has announced a new initiative with Staples Professional,™ the leading business supplier in Canada, to expand its “Recycle Your Batteries, Canada!” program
AI project targets waste management at Montréal event centre
Palais des congrès de Montréal is collaborating with Polytechnique Montréal to integrate the system into its event operations.
Green Seal Prohibits PFAS forever chemicals
Global non-profit Green Seal® has announced a prohibition on any per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Green Seal-certified paints and coatings, floor care products, adhesives,
FM industry preps for fallout of tariffs
The U.S.-imposed tariffs on Canadian goods and Ottawa’s retaliatory measures will impact facility management across North America.
Counter tariffs bring procurement complications
Procurement complications have arisen throughout Canada as businesses grapple with a long list of U.S. products now to be subject to a 25 per cent import tax.
EPA launches MyPest App to streamline pesticide registration for the cleaning industry
On January 17, The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) launched its new MyPest App, which allows registrants of disinfectants, sanitizers, and other pesticide products to
Retaliatory tariffs loom for buildings sector
Canada’s first round of proposed retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports includes a range of building materials and furnishings, and equipment and products used in operations, maintenance and housekeeping.
The WHO and its role in global safety and health
Recently, President Donald Trump signed an order to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO). According to CNN, the executive order states
Ontario devotes $228 million to modernize postsecondary facilities
Publicly assisted colleges and universities will be able to upgrade buildings and learning tools with the new funding.
Toolkit supports mental health in the workplace
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety has released a free resource to help organizations create a psychologically safe workplace.
Nominations open for the 12th annual Cintas Custodian of the Year contest
Cintas Corporation (Nasdaq: CTAS) launched its 12th annual Cintas Custodian of the Year contest, which honours exceptional school custodians. From now through February 7, the public can submit
Guideline taps into drinking water aesthetics
A newly released Canadian guideline is categorized as an “aesthetic objective” to help boost consumer confidence in the quality of water that municipal utilities provide.
The EPA bans TCE and PCE, commonly used in commercial applications
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized the latest risk management rules for trichloroethylene (TCE) and perchloroethylene (PCE) under the bipartisan 2016 Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) amendments, marking another
New scoring system rates government contractors
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) began the phased 12-month rollout of its new vendor performance management program earlier this month.