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Klein & Hoffman, Inc. Announces Addition of Experienced Professionals to the Enclosure and BECx Division

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Friday, November 3, 2023
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He also has a commendable 24-year military service tenure as a Naval Officer.

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  • He also has a commendable 24-year military service tenure as a Naval Officer.
  • Pete Power, RA, President of Klein & Hoffman, expressed his enthusiasm for the new hires, highlighting how seamlessly they integrate with the firm's longstanding dedication to excellence in building enclosure.
  • The addition of Scott, Scott, and Nick creates a powerful synergy with our established principles and core values, propelling Klein & Hoffman into an even brighter future."
  • Glenn Johnson, AIA, NCARB, QCxP, Principal, added, "This addition complements and enhances our existing strengths.

TCHC appoints Jag Sharma as President and CEO

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
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Toronto, June 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TORONTO, June 23, 2021Jag Sharma will be Toronto Community Housings next President and Chief Executive Officer.

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  • Toronto, June 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TORONTO, June 23, 2021Jag Sharma will be Toronto Community Housings next President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • The Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC) Board of Directors today announced the appointment of Mr. Sharma following an extensive executive search process led by the Board.
  • Acting CEO Sheila Penny will return to her role as TCHCs Chief Operating Officer when Mr. Sharma joins TCHC on August 3, 2021.
  • I commend the TCHC Board for their selection of Jag Sharma as the corporations next President and CEO.

Enwave’s New Owners Ignite Next Era of Growth for Canadian Sustainable Energy Company

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Monday, June 7, 2021
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Our new owners are investing in Enwave as a platform to meet the growing demand for low-carbon energy solutions across North America, said Coutinho.

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  • Our new owners are investing in Enwave as a platform to meet the growing demand for low-carbon energy solutions across North America, said Coutinho.
  • Our work has not only helped our customers meet their low-carbon energy needs, but contributed to a cleaner, more sustainable future.
  • We are excited to reach this milestone and pleased to be at the forefront of accelerating the energy transition via capital deployment in such critical sustainable infrastructure.
  • Enwaves focus on delivering innovative, sustainable cooling and heating solutions to customers is well-aligned with IFMs net-zero commitments.

Enwave’s New Owners Ignite Next Era of Growth for Canadian Sustainable Energy Company

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Monday, June 7, 2021
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Our new owners are investing in Enwave as a platform to meet the growing demand for low-carbon energy solutions across North America, said Coutinho.

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  • Our new owners are investing in Enwave as a platform to meet the growing demand for low-carbon energy solutions across North America, said Coutinho.
  • Our work has not only helped our customers meet their low-carbon energy needs, but contributed to a cleaner, more sustainable future.
  • We are excited to reach this milestone and pleased to be at the forefront of accelerating the energy transition via capital deployment in such critical sustainable infrastructure.
  • Enwaves focus on delivering innovative, sustainable cooling and heating solutions to customers is well-aligned with IFMs net-zero commitments.

Toronto Hydro receives the Business Continuity Institute award for Most Effective Recovery for its response to the COVID-19 pandemic

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021
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TORONTO, June 2, 2021 /CNW/ -Toronto Hydro has receivedthe Most Effective Recovery Award from the Business Continuity Institute (BCI) Americas.

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  • TORONTO, June 2, 2021 /CNW/ -Toronto Hydro has receivedthe Most Effective Recovery Award from the Business Continuity Institute (BCI) Americas.
  • The BCI is a global organization of business continuity and resilience professionals representing more than 100 countries worldwide.
  • Toronto Hydro received the award in recognition of its response to COVID-19, including efforts to mobilize immediately to protect its workforce and the public, while continuing to provide safe and reliable delivery of power throughout the city of Toronto.
  • Ave Lethbridge, Executive Vice-President and Chief Human Resources and Safety Officer, Toronto Hydro
    Toronto Hydro owns and operates the electricity distribution system forCanada'slargest city.

CUPE Local 79 files for conciliation in negotiations with Toronto Community Housing

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Wednesday, May 5, 2021
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b'TORONTO, May 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Local 79 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE Local 79) inside workers, has filed for conciliation in their negotiations with the Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC), a move they hope will lead to more constructive discussions at the bargaining table.\nCUPE Local 79, which represents over 700 full and part-time workers at TCHC (the largest social housing provider in Canada and the second largest in North America), has been in negotiations with TCHC since September 2020.

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  • b'TORONTO, May 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Local 79 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE Local 79) inside workers, has filed for conciliation in their negotiations with the Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC), a move they hope will lead to more constructive discussions at the bargaining table.\nCUPE Local 79, which represents over 700 full and part-time workers at TCHC (the largest social housing provider in Canada and the second largest in North America), has been in negotiations with TCHC since September 2020.
  • According to Dave Mitchell, President of CUPE Local 79, the request to begin working with a provincially appointed conciliation officer was motivated by TCHC\xe2\x80\x99s continued request for concessions.\n\xe2\x80\x9cFrontline workers at TCHC have had to endure years of upheaval due to high turnover at the leadership-level and constant costly reorganizations of the workplace,\xe2\x80\x9d said Mitchell.
  • \xe2\x80\x9cDespite all the workplace uncertainty and a tough year caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, TCHC workers have continued to work hard and go over and above to support tenants.
  • They deserve a fair contract that does not chip away at their benefits or job security.\xe2\x80\x9d\nWhile Local 79\xe2\x80\x99s Bargaining Committee has requested the help of a conciliation officer to help encourage a constructive bargaining process, the union remains open to continuing negotiations until one can be appointed.\n'

Enwave’s U.S. District Energy Business Announces New Name, CenTrio

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Thursday, April 8, 2021
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NEW ORLEANS, April 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Enwave Energy is pleased to announce that its U.S. operations, which represents a leading national district energy platform, will now be named CenTrio.

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  • NEW ORLEANS, April 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Enwave Energy is pleased to announce that its U.S. operations, which represents a leading national district energy platform, will now be named CenTrio.
  • CenTrio, formerly known as Enwave Energy USA, delivers resilient, cost-effective, and sustainable energy to customers across the United States.
  • As the leading core-competency U.S. district energy provider, CenTrio is an industry leader that provides innovative, sustainable energy solutions.
  • CenTrio owns and operates assets in Chicago, New Orleans, Houston, Syracuse, Denver, Los Angeles, Seattle, and Portland, operating intelligent thermal energy systems that generate, store and share energy.

IFM Investors and Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board jointly acquire Canadian district energy operations owned by Enwave Energy Corporation

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Tuesday, February 2, 2021
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IFM Investors and Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board ("Ontario Teachers") are pleased to announce that they have entered into a definitive agreement with Brookfield Infrastructure (NYSE: BIP; TSX: BIP.UN) to jointly acquire a 100% interest in the Canadian district energy operations owned by Enwave Energy Corporation (Enwave) for C$2.8 billion on an enterprise value basis.

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  • IFM Investors and Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board ("Ontario Teachers") are pleased to announce that they have entered into a definitive agreement with Brookfield Infrastructure (NYSE: BIP; TSX: BIP.UN) to jointly acquire a 100% interest in the Canadian district energy operations owned by Enwave Energy Corporation (Enwave) for C$2.8 billion on an enterprise value basis.
  • IFM Investors and Ontario Teachers will retain the Enwave brand as part of this transaction and each will own 50% of the company.
  • Enwaves focus on providing clean, low-carbon energy is well-aligned with the overall responsible investing practices and net-zero carbon emissions pledges made by both IFM Investors and Ontario Teachers.
  • For more information, visit www.ifminvestors.com
    The Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board (Ontario Teachers') is the administrator of Canada's largest single-profession pension plan, with C$204.7 billion in net assets (all figures at June 30, 2020 unless noted).

Scarborough’s Gordonridge Community provides design input into their new multisport space: MLSE Foundation and Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities contributed more than $300,000 to create recreation space for all ages

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Thursday, December 17, 2020
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The new MLSE Foundation-sponsored court will function as a multisport recreation space and incorporates the design input of the Gordonridge community.

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  • The new MLSE Foundation-sponsored court will function as a multisport recreation space and incorporates the design input of the Gordonridge community.
  • MLSE Foundation and Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities provide recreation and after-school programming for thousands of young people in TCHC communities every year.
  • MLSE Foundation and Jumpstart Charities have long supported TCHC tenants through their sponsorship of new recreation spaces designed with community input and the needs of our tenants in mind.
  • Along with an $180,000 contribution from Toronto Community Housing, MLSE Foundation and Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities $300,000 grant provides Gordonridge with quality new recreation space.

Toronto Community Housing adding staffing and service hubs to Seniors-only portfolio as part of Tenants First initiative to support aging in place

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Monday, December 14, 2020
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The model has been designed and developed by TCHC and the City of Toronto with input from the Toronto Central Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) and senior tenants.

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  • The model has been designed and developed by TCHC and the City of Toronto with input from the Toronto Central Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) and senior tenants.
  • The TCHC Seniors Housing Unit will begin implementing the model this month in 18 buildings in the southeast area of the city.
  • The model will provide the improvements that senior tenants living in Toronto Community Housing have told us they want and need.
  • The Integrated Service Model reflects our commitment to enabling our senior tenants to age in place in comfort and with dignity.