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Quebec Approaching 2024 with a Foot on the Brakes
Quebec's housing market is bearing the brunt of the steady increase in interest...
Economic
UPDATE: NDP ask Ontario auditor to probe urban land expansions in wake of Greenbelt report
TORONTO - Ontario New Democrats asked the auditor general's office on Sept. 29 t...
Government
Global Market Scan: The construction industry under an ESG microscope
In addition to using profitability as a measure of success, the public and many...
Economic
Determinants of U.S. and Canadian Homebuilding Not Homogeneous
The month-to-month descending path of U.S. housing starts due to progressive inc...
Economic
Building Better for all of Canada: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
On Sept. 30, Canada honours the children who never returned home and the survivo...
Associations , Labour , Projects
Nova Scotia government announces 222 public housing units
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's Progressive Conservative government is joining with Otta...
Government
Skills Ontario opens registration for International Day of the Girl events
TORONTO — Registration is now open for Skills Ontario’s International Day of the...
Labour
National Bank, Otera announce green loan for Carttera build
MONTREAL — The National Bank and Otera Capital have announced they have both pro...
Projects
U.S. August jobs report shows modest gains
ARLINGTON, VA. — U.S. construction employment increased in 223 of 358 metro area...
US News
Your top DCN headlines: Sept. 25 to 29
Your top DCN headlines this week feature coverage in recognition of the upcoming...
Associations , Government , Infrastructure , Projects
The Construction Record Podcast™ – Episode 308: Prompt payment with Dan Leduc
On this episode of The Construction Record Podcast™, digital media editor Warren...
RAIC reflects on dark days during Truth and Reconciliation sessions
Canadian architects and allies spent a sobering three hours this week digesting...
Associations
No firm end date for Eglinton Crosstown LRT as defects and deficiencies persist
Metrolinx was expected provide an opening date for the much-delayed Eglinton Cro...
Infrastructure
MAPEI completes addition to Laval supply facility
LAVAL, QUE. — Construction industry supplier MAPEI Inc. held an official commiss...
Projects
Lactalis to lease new Oshawa distribution centre
TORONTO — Lactalis Canada has announced it is entering into a long-term lease fo...
Economic
FCM reports on green fund projects
OTTAWA — A new report highlights an array of decarbonizing projects funded throu...
Projects , Resource
CISC honours those who have dedicated their careers to the advancement of steel in Canada
TORONTO — 2023 Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC) Alfred F. Wong Li...
Associations
WSN kicks off Healthy Workplace Month with free mental health sessions
SUDBURY, ONT. — Workplace Safety North (WSN) is hosting free in-person mental he...
OH&S
Magellan LTC centre serves Toronto’s Portuguese community
TORONTO — Toronto-based Magellan Community Charities has broken ground on a new...
Projects
Legal Notes: Time and material contracts carry risks for possible disputes
Construction contracts based on Time and Material (T&M), also known as “cost...
Government
Going bananas: Orangutans find new home amid steel poles, cables
At the recently opened Orangutans of Gunung Leuser, Guardians of the Rainforest...
Infrastructure
Reno casino expansion plan includes new arena that could be University of Nevada basketball home
RENO, NV. - The University of Nevada's basketball team could have a new off-camp...
Projects , US News
Ontario will not compensate Greenbelt developers, housing minister says
TORONTO - Ontario Housing Minister Paul Calandra says the province will not comp...
Government
Construction steel prices in 2023-24 expected to remain high
Western Canada’s steel prices are expected remain high over the next 2023-2024 p...
Economic , Resource
Canada needs to build more mines now: MAC president
Canada needs to build more mines, pronto. So says Pierre Gratton, president and...
Associations , Resource
Weather related home repairs highest in Atlantic Canada: HomeStars survey
TORONTO — Homeowners in Atlantic Canada completed the highest number of emergenc...
Economic
Indigenous group in N.B. signs deal with companies behind proposed nuclear reactor
SAINT JOHN, N.B. — A group of First Nations in New Brunswick signed equity agree...
Resource
Climate and Construction: Extreme heat increases worker safety risk and reduces productivity
The summer heat of 2023 may be behind us in Canada, but it’s very likely there w...
Resource
Dream jumps to advance projects following GST exemption
The federal government’s decision to remove GST on the construction of new renta...
Government , Projects
A century of building in Ontario: Ball Construction marks 100 years
When the Ball brothers began their business in 1923, they had big dreams to buil...
Economic
The Construction Record Podcast – Episode 307: Ball Construction’s century of building
On this episode of The Construction Record Podcast, Daily Commercial News staff...
Feds unlock another $20 billion for low-cost rental construction financing: Freeland
OTTAWA - Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says the federal government is unloc...