Centre Phase 2

By Shalana Morton @ MaRS on January 23, 2013

Public Health Ontario’s Toronto laboratory, one of Ontario’s most prominent research labs, is relocating to the MaRS Centre Phase 2. MaRS is thrilled to have cutting-edge laboratory research happening in our new tower. Dr. Vivek Goel, president and CEO of Public Health Ontario, recently visited the new[...]

By Shalana Morton @ MaRS on December 12, 2012

It’s been a few months since I’ve updated you on the MaRS Phase 2 construction progress. Here’s a snapshot of what’s been happening next door.

The penthouse is bustling with activity—we now have the major pieces of equipment on site that will complete the mechanical[...]

By Shalana Morton @ MaRS on August 29, 2012

The MaRS Phase 2 team achieved a major milestone this month—we have now “topped off” the building, which means the structure is complete!

To give you a better idea of the amount of work that has been completed in the past year, here are some stats:

An average of[...]

By Shalana Morton @ MaRS on July 23, 2012

Note: This post was co-authored with Aaron Yohnke, Construction Manager, PCL Constructors Canada.

I’m sure you’ve all noticed the continued rapid progress on the MaRS Centre Phase 2 construction site. Work is currently being done on the 20th floor, with approximately 50% of the building complete.

I[...]

By Karen Schulman Dupuis @ MaRS on July 13, 2012

Once in a while, we like to look back at our week to remind us of just how much happens at the MaRS Centre, and to celebrate some successes and, of course, our unbelievable community.

 
See our Tweets of the week on our Storify page and be a part of[...]

By Shalana Morton @ MaRS on May 23, 2012

Set to open in the fall of 2013, the MaRS Centre Phase 2 will anchor Toronto’s Discovery District and complete the MaRS Centre campus. Now that construction is well underway, I’m sure everyone is wondering what exactly the MaRS Centre Phase 2 will look like. I spoke with[...]

By Geraldine Cahill @ MaRS on March 1, 2012

On an unusually snowy February morning in Toronto, Premier Dalton McGuinty toured the busy MaRS Phase 2 site, meeting with workers and getting a full brief on the construction progress.
Concluding his visit, he spoke with the media about the role that MaRS is playing in catalyzing job growth and[...]

By Shalana Morton @ MaRS on February 10, 2012

Those of you in and around Toronto have likely noticed a large and very busy construction site beside the current MaRS building—the future home of MaRS Phase 2. As the project coordinator for this massive undertaking, it’s my job to stay current with the latest progress on the[...]

By Ilse Treurnicht @ MaRS on January 13, 2012

Despite time blurring as we go about our busy lives, the ticking over of the annual calendar remains a moment for reflection (and the usual Top 10 lists!). It certainly feels like a meaningful transition for MaRS, on several fronts:
MaRS Phase 2
The most tangible signal of change at[...]

By Jeff Beardall @ MaRS on January 3, 2012

When I was approached to create a photoblog of the MaRS highlights of 2011, my first reaction was: how will I ever choose?

Amazing things happen every day here at MaRS. Not only do we help hundreds of innovative tech and social startups get to market faster and stronger through[...]