High anxiety over softwood lumber despite tone change from U.S.: B.C. premier

VICTORIA — British Columbia's premier said Thursday he is encouraged to see a sh...

Economic April 4, 2025

Leaders pitch savings bonds, GST-free Canadian cars to bolster tariff-struck economy

OTTAWA — The New Democrats and Conservatives both pitched ideas on the federal e...

Economic April 4, 2025

Federal party leaders are campaigning in Quebec today

OTTAWA — Party leaders will be in Quebec today as the second week of the federal...

Government April 4, 2025

Prompt payment regime now in effect for Manitoba

WINNIPEG — The Mechanical Contractors Association of Manitoba (MCAM) is celebrat...

Government April 4, 2025

Vancouver Aquatic Centre renewal gets the greenlight, with a shortened pool design

VANCOUVER — Commissioners with Vancouver’s park board recently approved a progra...

Projects April 4, 2025

Canadian Wood Council releases new Environmental Product Declarations for 5 wood products

OTTAWA — The Canadian Wood Council (CWC) has unveiled five new Environmental Pro...

Resource April 4, 2025

Built Green Canada announces 2025 Maverick Award winners

TORONTO — Winners for the second annual Maverick Awards have been announced by B...

Projects April 4, 2025

BuildForce National Forecast: Boom or bust? Uncertainty reigns supreme for construction amid tariffs

A forecast is a snapshot in time. For the construction industry that lens is no...

Economic April 4, 2025

After years of strong construction activity, B.C. shows signs of slowing: BuildForce

B.C. has seen strong construction investment numbers over the years, but now Bui...

Economic April 3, 2025

Younger population helps alleviate Alberta labour challenges: BuildForce

According to BuildForce Canada, Alberta is poised for growth across both the res...

Economic April 3, 2025

Trump’s tariffs will fundamentally change global trading system: Carney

WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Donald Trump's tariff regime will "...

Economic April 3, 2025

Carney back on the campaign trail today after making Trump-related detour

OTTAWA — Liberal Leader Mark Carney is back on the road today after making a det...

Government April 3, 2025

Superstructure in place for massive medicine production facility in Edmonton

Construction crews have erected the exterior superstructure of a massive Critica...

Projects April 3, 2025

Greater Victoria sees more than 500 affordable homes open

VICTORIA — People living in Greater Victoria now have more affordable housing op...

Projects April 3, 2025

Carney’s decision not to repeal Bill C-69 a mistake: ICBA, PCA

EDMONTON — As news of pipelines and energy corridor projects make headlines acro...

Associations April 3, 2025

Vacant Bay stores could spark interest — if landlords are willing to get creative

TORONTO — Apartments, health centres and even pickleball courts may be coming to...

Economic April 3, 2025

3D concrete printing could be a solution to remote Indigenous housing

Beyond its current application for residential and commercial construction in tr...

Technology April 3, 2025

Forecast optimistic for all Manitoba construction sectors; Saskatchewan driven by residential

Two of Canada’s prairie provinces are predicted to see growth, albeit in slightl...

Economic April 2, 2025

Mark Carney suspending campaign to hold meetings on Trump tariffs

OTTAWA — Liberal Leader Mark Carney is pausing his federal election campaign and...

Government April 2, 2025

State of economywide tariffs on Canada unclear as Trump’s global trade war escalates

WASHINGTON — As U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to unveil his so-called "li...

Government April 2, 2025

Beneath the surface: A look inside the $450M Annacis Water Supply Tunnel project

Most construction sites are above ground or, in the case of an excavation, still...

Infrastructure April 2, 2025

B.C. celebrates construction and skilled trades month

VICTORIA — Now in its eighth year, B.C.’s Construction and Skilled Trades Month...

Labour April 2, 2025

Workplace safety for newcomers — Know your rights from day one, advises WorkSafeBC

RICHMOND, B.C. — A new awareness campaign is being launched by WorkSafeBC to inf...

OH&S April 2, 2025

Canada’s economy got hot in January, but StatCan points to February chill

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the Canadian economy was off to a solid start in...

Economic April 2, 2025

Québec developer navigates a ‘high wire act’ to meet Zero-Carbon Building certification

A real estate development taking shape in Québec City hopes to be the municipali...

Projects April 2, 2025

B.C. NDP fast-tracking end of consumer carbon tax, Eby says gas to drop 17 cents

VICTORIA — British Columbia's government was fast-tracking the end of its consum...

Government April 1, 2025

Federal party leaders continue campaigning as more Trump tariffs loom

OTTAWA — Party leaders are likely to receive questions about Canada-U.S. relatio...

Government April 1, 2025

Winnipeg boasts benefits of pricy new street extension

The estimated price tag of the westward extension of Chief Peguis Trail (CPT) ha...

Infrastructure April 1, 2025

Carney promises homebuilding program, Poilievre pitches national energy corridor

OTTAWA — Liberal Leader Mark Carney promised March 31 to get the federal governm...

Government April 1, 2025

Tariffs could lead to 160,000 job losses in second quarter: Conference Board

TORONTO — The Conference Board of Canada says U.S. tariff pressure will likely m...

Economic April 1, 2025

BuildForce: Quebec anticipated to stabilize across all sectors

It may not be completely smooth sailing for Quebec, but its projected forecast f...

Economic April 1, 2025

Ontario regions complementing or competing with each other? BuildForce explains

BuildForce Canada has unveiled its predictions for Ontario in its 2025–2034 Cons...

Economic April 1, 2025

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