4 d. ago Université de Moncton and Dassault Systèmes Partner to Solve Urban Development Challenges in Canada with Virtual Twins

New project, announced at VivaTech 2025, aims to address housing, urban densification and ecological conservation challenges in the southeastern region of New Brunswick Collaborative virtual environments will enable stakeholders to model, analyze and plan sustainable solutions for growing populations in Dieppe and Moncton Dassault Systèmes will use its 3DEXPERIENCE platform to create a virtual twin […]

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7 d. ago Many Hands housing project aims to bridge lack of accessible supports

Its goal is to ensure adults with disabilities can live independently within safe residences.

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1 week ago $4.8M funding boost for historic SoHo supportive housing project

A building in London’s SoHo neighbourhood that was built in 1921 and once housed Western University medical students is getting a new lease on life as highly supportive housing units, with the help of an anonymous donor who pledged $4.8 million in capital funding and up to $1.1 million in matching funding in support of […]

Economics

1 week ago ER wait times are getting longer across Canada and here's where they're the worst

If you find yourself needing to visit an emergency room (ER) in Canada, be prepared for longer wait times.According to a new report from the Montreal Economic Institute (MEI), Canadians are spending too much time waiting in ERs across the country."With tens of thousands of patients going to the emergency room daily and waiting hours for treatment, ERs are one of the many bottlenecks that must be addressed to ensure that Canadians can get timely access to the care they need," reads the study, released this past week.The MEI examined data across provinces and over time to measure the average length of ER wait times in Canada.To do so, it evaluated the total length of stay. This includes the time patients spend in the emergency department, from the moment they enter and register to the moment they leave, whether discharged or admitted to the hospital.Another factor the study considered is the time to physician initial assessment, which represents how long patie...

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2 w. ago Parker: Project management firm Lauren Services continues growth with office in Houston

Much of Lauren’s work is still with Western Canada’s oil and gas industry, but services are also diversified — from the wood pellet industry to brownfield and greenfield facilities

Economics

3 w. ago City of Vancouver abandons controversial Kitsilano social housing project

The project, approved in 2022, had faced a fierce public-opinion and legal battle from neighbours

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3 w. ago Popeyes in Edmonton supports the Ben Stelter Foundation with 1st annual ‘Ben’s Day’

Ben Stelter’s go-to meal was spicy chicken, mac and cheese and cajun French fries: 'Whenever he would leave the hospital or on his birthday, he would always request Popeyes.'

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3 w. ago City of Vancouver backs down on Kitsilano supportive housing project

The Kitsilano Coalition also says it has been in discussions with the city and the mayor's office who have shown interest in creating a different type of project.

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3 w. ago Mayor praises new housing project to help homeless Edmontonians when they leave hospitals

Edmonton city council approved the sale of land at to Jasper Place Wellness Centre for $1 last year.

Science

4 w. ago Canada Life gives $250K boost to landmark Old East Village housing project

A new affordable housing project in Old East Village targeting newcomers and low-income Londoners received a massive boost Wednesday in the form of a $250,000 donation from London-based Canada Life.

Economics

4 w. ago Canada Life gives $250K boost to landmark Old East housing project

A new affordable housing project in Old East Village targeting newcomers and low-income Londoners received a massive boost Wednesday in the form of a $250,000 donation from London-based Canada Life.

Economics

4 w. ago Man accused of vicious Vancouver attack on Toronto tourist leaves hospital

Peterhans Nungu, charged with assault causing bodily harm, must now live under house arrest

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