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$2-bil to flow to campus infrastructure projects
The federal government has committed $2-billion over three years, starting in 2016, to campus infrastructure projects.
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Shortlist revealed for Brockville hospital reno
Following the request for qualifications process that began in June 2015, Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and Brockville General Hospital have released a shortlist of five companies
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Historic Guild Inn to be restored for reopening
The Guild Inn, a historical property located on the Scarborough Bluffs just outside of Toronto, is slated for reopening in December 2016 as The Guild
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Montreal’s Bell Centre to undergo $100-mil reno
During a press conference held October 14, Geoff Molson, owner, president and CEO of the Montreal Canadiens, Bell Centre and evenko, announced an investment of
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Kitchener Public Library gets digital reboot
Kitchener Public Library’s $40-million renovation and expansion, completed in September 2014, responded to a new digital reality.
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Quadrangle recognized for adaptive reuse project
Quadrangle Architects, a Toronto-based firm, won three awards on Sept. 16 for its adaptive reuse of 60 Atlantic Ave. for client Hullmark Developments.
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Slate Office to renovate Sheridan Park facilities
Two properties in Mississauga’s Sheridan Park are getting a $46 million makeover with an investment from Slate Office REIT.
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New and improved school facilities opening soon
Ontario students will soon benefit from 21 new schools, as well as school additions and renovations at nine facilities, opening over the next few months.
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Alberta heritage buildings get funding boost
More than 60 heritage projects across Alberta will benefit from a $1.5 million funding boost from the Alberta Historical Resources Foundation.
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Calgary Marriott earns green meetings rating
Following a recent renovation of the event spaces at the Calgary Marriott Downtown, the property has been awarded a 3 Green Key Meeting rating.
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Old department store to transform in Kitchener
Kitchener developers are set to renovate a 40,000-square-foot brick-and-beam building into a Class A office space
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New capital funding to mark sesquicentennial
The newly announced Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program earmarks $150 million for renovation and expansion projects to be completed by the end of 2017, the 150th anniversary of Confederation.
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Indigo to soon revitalize and rebrand key stores
Indigo Chapters will soon begin renovating key stores across Canada with the addition of new American Girl specialty boutiques and other updates.
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Walmart Canada to buy 13 former Target sites
Walmart Canada plans to invest $350 million to acquire and renovate 13 former Target Canada locations and one distribution centre.
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Holt Renfrew plans major flagship store upgrades
Holt Renfrew is planning to significantly expand its flagship store in Vancouver, adding about 40,000 square feet and new luxury retailing concepts.
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Trends in condo fitness facilities and programs
A new generation of health-obsessed condo dwellers is driving innovation in condo fitness facilities and programming. Here's how buildings can get in shape.
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Developers shortlisted for GTA hospital addition
Phase one of the Etobicoke General Hospital redevelopment is one step closer to reality as choices for potential developers and their respective design, build, maintenance and finance teams have been narrowed. The Patient Tower Project will be developed by one of three shortlisted candidates, including EllisDon Capital Inc., Fiera Axium Infrastructure Canada II LP and DIF Infra 3 Canada Ltd., and Plenary Group (Canada) Ltd and PCL Investments Canada Inc.