The Front Page 2024: Mega milestones, political shockers, housing hurdles
The Front Page 2024: Mega milestones, political shockers, housing hurdles
It was a year of highs, lows and everything in between for the construction industry. Some megaprojects reached new heights and forged new bonds while others faced scrutiny. The health and safety landscape in Ontario forged a new path and Canada’s housin...
Projects
For construction, times gone by are still the times ahead
As we prepare to flip the calendar to 2025 in the construction industry it is cl...
Government
Scaled back hotel, condo complex given the go-ahead in Vineland Station
Town of Lincoln councillors have given the green light for an almost $500-millio...
Projects
Counting Down the Top 20 Headlines of 2024
The Daily Commercial News has compiled the top 20 most read stories for 2024. Fi...
Projects
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China’s manufacturing activity slows in December as trade risks grow
HONG KONG — China's factory activity expanded at a slower pace in December, off...
Economic
For construction, times gone by are still the times ahead
As we prepare to flip the calendar to 2025 in the construction industry it is cl...
Government
The Front Page 2024: Mega milestones, political shockers, housing hurdles
It was a year of highs, lows and everything in between for the construction indu...
Projects
Former U.S. president Jimmy Carter, once called a ‘pretty good Canadian,’ dies at 100
WASHINGTON — Jimmy Carter, the self-effacing peanut farmer, humanitarian and for...
US News
‘We need new leadership’: Atlantic Liberal caucus calls for Trudeau’s resignation
OTTAWA — The Atlantic Liberal caucus is calling on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau...
Government
Oshawa on receiving end of two green building awards
OSHAWA, ONT. — Durham Greener Buildings recently awarded two Oshawa projects wit...
Projects
Construction underway for Toronto’s 35 Bellevue Ave. affordable housing project
TORONTO — Construction for the City of Toronto’s affordable and supportive housi...
Projects
76ers win city council nod to build $1.3B downtown stadium and leave South Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers won city council approval recently for a...
US News
Scaled back hotel, condo complex given the go-ahead in Vineland Station
Town of Lincoln councillors have given the green light for an almost $500-millio...
Projects
LeBlanc, Joly to meet with incoming Trump administration officials in Florida
OTTAWA — Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc and Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie J...
Government
Ontario First Nation challenging selection of underground nuclear waste site in court
TORONTO — A First Nation in northern Ontario is challenging the selection of a n...
Resource
Statistics Canada reports real GDP grew 0.3 per cent in October
OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the economy grew 0.3 per cent in October, helped...
Economic
Counting Down the Top 20 Headlines of 2024
The Daily Commercial News has compiled the top 20 most read stories for 2024. Fi...
Projects
Top construction law story for 2024 — Walsh vs. TTC
The case of Walsh Construction vs. Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) was long and...
Government
Preconstruction work to begin in January to rebuild collapsed Baltimore bridge
BALITMORE — Preconstruction work to collect data to design a new Francis Scott K...
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Construction’s transition from diesel to EV and hydrogen continues into 2025
Most major manufacturers of construction site equipment are continuing to extend...
Technology
Five ways to improve Canada’s industrial carbon markets: CAC, groups
The Cement Association of Canada (CAC), along with 12 other leading firms, busin...
Resource
Here’s a look at the $100 billion in disaster relief in the government spending bill
WASHINGTON — Congress is allocating more than $100 billion in emergency aid des...
US News
Global Market Scan: Data centres in the age of AI, a global investment surge
The acceleration in adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) has led to a spike...
Economic
Major storm pounds California’s central coast, blamed for man’s death and partially collapsing pier
SANTA CRUZ, CALIF. — A major storm pounded California’s central coast on Monday...
US News
Trudeau could stay or go. Either way, Canadians should brace for a spring election
OTTAWA - Canada appears to be barrelling toward a spring election now that the N...
Government
More transitional housing in the queue for Thunder Bay
THUNDER BAY, ONT. — The Province of Ontario is providing more than $8.3 million...
Projects
EllisDon civil team expands into Atlantic Canada with bridge project
HALIFAX — The EllisDon Civil East team has expanded civil construction operation...
Infrastructure
Former top aide to New York City’s mayor charged in a bribery conspiracy
NEW YORK — The New York City mayor's former chief adviser, her son and two real...
US News
Trudeau to chair Canada-U.S. relations cabinet committee amid calls to resign
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will chair a meeting of the cabinet commi...
Government
Chatham-Kent pediatric centre designed for unique local needs
The citizens of Chatham-Kent were recently given the opportunity to demonstrate...
Infrastructure
New Tecumseth civic retrofit wins WoodWorks award
The repurposing of the former Alliston Union Public School to serve as a modern...
Projects
RFP closed for QEW Garden City Skyway – Bridge Twinning project
NIAGARA, ONT. — Infrastructure Ontario has announced the Requests for Proposals...
Infrastructure
Skills Ontario’s pre-budget submission reiterates urgent need to tackle trades shortage
MISSISSAUGA, ONT. – Skills Ontario recently presented its recommendations to the...
Labour
Province taking over maintenance of Thousand Islands Parkway, improves section of 401
ROCKPORT, ONT. — A decision has been made for the Ontario government to take ove...
Government
A 20-year-old blind cat is rescued from an icy Massachusetts pond by construction workers
WESTFORD, MASS. — Tiki, a 20-year-old blind black-and-white cat, likes to roam a...
US News
Michigan’s largest timbered building will have unique power system
Not only will it be Michigan’s largest timbered residential complex but it’s the...
US News
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China’s manufacturing activity slows in December as trade risks grow
HONG KONG — China's factory activity expanded at a slower pace in December, off...
Economic
For construction, times gone by are still the times ahead
As we prepare to flip the calendar to 2025 in the construction industry it is cl...
Government
The Front Page 2024: Mega milestones, political shockers, housing hurdles
It was a year of highs, lows and everything in between for the construction indu...
Projects
Former U.S. president Jimmy Carter, once called a ‘pretty good Canadian,’ dies at 100
WASHINGTON — Jimmy Carter, the self-effacing peanut farmer, humanitarian and for...
US News
‘We need new leadership’: Atlantic Liberal caucus calls for Trudeau’s resignation
OTTAWA — The Atlantic Liberal caucus is calling on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau...
Government
Oshawa on receiving end of two green building awards
OSHAWA, ONT. — Durham Greener Buildings recently awarded two Oshawa projects wit...
Projects
Construction underway for Toronto’s 35 Bellevue Ave. affordable housing project
TORONTO — Construction for the City of Toronto’s affordable and supportive housi...
Projects
76ers win city council nod to build $1.3B downtown stadium and leave South Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers won city council approval recently for a...
US News
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Top 20 U.S. Mega Project Starts
In 2020, there were 11 projects valued at $1 billion or more each, and 26 projects of 1 million square feet or more each.
Canada's Urban Population Growth
This infographic looks at the surge in Canada's urban population growth.
Canadian Demographics
This infographic looks at the latest Canadian population growth rates.