Toronto’s new wave of development looks for community
In Toronto, which is swelling with new developments, condos, and arrivals, the Well, a massive mixed-use project, shows how the city continues to evolve. At the moment, the Well is a 7-acre hole in the ground near a rail junction in King West,…
Nova Scotia approves smart meter program
Nova Scotia Power has received regulatory approval to install digital smart meters, which will collect data on customers’ power usage. The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (UARB) has approved Nova Scotia Power’s plan to upgrade all of its customers. “That…
Stakeholder feedback sought on Accessibility Policy Paper
The Canadian Commission on Building and Fires Codes (CCBFC) is in the process of finalizing a policy paper on accessibility. This paper identifies and examines policy issues related to the access to and use of buildings by people of all ages…
City of Ottawa staff approve Château Laurier redesign project
City staff are recommending council approve a proposed addition to the iconic Château Laurier that heritage advocates have denounced. In a report released late on Monday, city staff said the proposed addition is better than the parking garage it will replace and…