Canada
Alberta Government Issues VT Code and Safety Notices
The Elevating Devices division of the Alberta Government in Canada has issued two vertical-transportation (VT) notices regarding code and public safety, the Canadian Elevator Contractors Association reports. The government said...
CECA Announces Scholarship Winners
The Canadian Elevator Contractors Association (CECA) announced that three students have been awarded a CAN$2,500 (US$1,778.50) scholarship for the coming school year. Andria Mary Joseph, child of Joseph Antony (Delta...
TKE at CTBUH 2025 International Conference in Toronto
TK Elevator (TKE) is participating in the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) 2025 International Conference in Toronto, "From the Ground Up: Tall Buildings and City Making," on...
40-Year-Old SkyTrain Elevators Being Replaced in Canada
The original 40-year-old elevators at SkyTrain stations along the Expo Line, the oldest in TransLink's SkyTrain rapid transit system in British Columbia, Canada, are being replaced by new units, outlets...
Barss Promoted to VP of Operations at FIELDBOSS
FIELDBOSS, the business management software provider headquartered in Toronto with offices in NYC and Florida, announced on August 29 it has promoted Corey Barss to vice president (VP) of operations....
CECA Announces Upcoming Events
The Canadian Elevator Contractors Association (CECA) announces upcoming events, which can also be found on its online calendar. On September 9, the Prairie Region meeting and cocktail social is planned...
1970s Burnaby Tower Partially Demolished For Redevelopment
Partial demolition is underway at “The Boot,” an iconic 21-story office building built in 1976 for BC Tel at the intersection of Boundary Road and Kingsway on the Burnaby side...
Toronto’s Cantech Elevators Acquired by KONE
After 22 years of steady growth and consistent improvement, Toronto-based Cantech Elevators has been acquired by KONE, announced Lift Business Advisors, which acted as M&A advisor to Cantech in negotiations...
Two Government Buildings in Canada to Get Elevator Upgrades
The provincial government is investing in elevator modernization projects at two government-owned buildings, including the Court of King’s Bench in Battleford in Saskatchewan, Canada, WestCentralOnline reports. Work will include upgrades...
Ontario’s BWG Leisure Centre Gets Accessibility Upgrades
The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury (BWG) in Ontario, Canada, has completed key accessibility upgrades at the Leisure Centre, furthering its commitment to creating an inclusive and barrier-free environment in...
