Economic

Enbridge to begin building road to access pipeline explosion site in B.C.

VANCOUVER — Enbridge Inc. says it has begun construction of a temporary access r...

Infrastructure October 15, 2018

Extension of Ottawa cycling network goes to council

OTTAWA — A missing link in Ottawa’s cycling network is one step closer to comple...

Government October 15, 2018

Walmart Canada spending $175 million to improve stores across the country

MISSISSAUGA, ONT. — Walmart Canada says it will spend $175 million to help upgra...

Economic October 15, 2018

B.C. government releases report on review of professional reliance

Several British Columbia engineering and technical associations, whose members a...

Government October 15, 2018

Auditor general says B.C. needs to know more about tax breaks it gives

VICTORIA — British Columbia’s auditor general says the provincial government nee...

Government October 15, 2018

Coquitlam ride systems builder breathes new life into old mine

A Coquitlam, B.C. ride company is bringing a mine museum’s past into the future....

Projects October 15, 2018

Boucherville retirement project earns LEED Silver

BOUCHERVILLE, QUE. — The Caleo residential retirement complex in Boucherville, Q...

Projects October 15, 2018

DHS to waive laws for new border gates in South Texas

HOUSTON — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said recently it will w...

Infrastructure October 15, 2018

Canadian Design-Build Institute elects new chair and vice-chair

HALIFAX — The Canadian Design-Build Institute (CDBI) recently elected Gary Bale...

Associations October 15, 2018

Montreal’s Technopole Angus designated LEED v4 Platinum

MONTREAL — The Societe de developpement Angus has announced that the development...

Projects October 15, 2018

PHOTO: Westside Work

Work continues to move up the Minto Westside condominiums at Bathurst and Front...

Projects October 15, 2018

Toronto Safe Work Zone pilot brings highway safety concept to city

Highway drivers have become accustomed to bold signs in work zones, advising the...

OH&S October 15, 2018

Vale relaunches work on $1.7B Voisey’s Bay expansion

Vale has relaunched construction of its $1.7-billion Voisey’s Bay mine expansion...

Resource October 15, 2018

20 major upcoming Water Treatment Plant and Manufacturing & Warehousing construction projects – U.S. – October 2018

The accompanying tables show 20 of the largest upcoming Water Treatment Plant an...

Economic October 12, 2018

20 major upcoming Ontario and Quebec construction projects – Canada – October 2018

The accompanying table shows 20 of the largest upcoming Ontario and Quebec con...

Economic October 12, 2018

Infographic: U.S. motor vehicle and parts imports

Due to its complexity, much of the subject matter concerning the economy requir...

Economic October 12, 2018

Canada moves to block steel dumping with 25% surtax on select products

OTTAWA — The Canadian government says it will impose a 25 per cent surtax on som...

Government October 12, 2018

Seven dead, nine missing in collapse of northern Mexico mall

MONTERREY, MEXICO — A shopping mall under construction in the Mexican city of Mo...

OH&S October 12, 2018

Woman in her 20s suffers serious injuries at Toronto’s Union Station

TORONTO — A woman in her 20s has been taken to hospital after a piece of concret...

Infrastructure October 12, 2018

Refinery near national park avoids potential big roadblock

BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota regulators decided they don't have authority to wa...

Resource October 12, 2018

Whitefish Energy gets U.S. contracts after Puerto Rico ouster

WASHINGTON — A year after losing a $300 million no-bid contract to restore Puert...

Government October 12, 2018

Your top JOC headlines: Oct. 8 to 12

This week’s top headlines reveal more concerns about community benefits agreemen...

Associations , Government , Infrastructure , Projects October 12, 2018

Your top DCN headlines: Oct. 8 to 12

This week’s top headlines showcase the upcoming CanaData conference that will fo...

Associations , Economic , OH&S , Projects , Technology October 12, 2018

Alberta Opposition leader remains undecided on 2026 Olympic bid

CALGARY — The leader of Alberta’s official Opposition isn’t ready to jump on the...

Government October 12, 2018

Regina Habitat project to train high school students

REGINA — Habitat for Humanity in Regina broke ground on 11 new homes last month....

Projects October 12, 2018

$100-million luxury hotel taking shape in Calgary

Located on 5th Avenue S.W. in the core of downtown Calgary, PBA Land and Develop...

Projects October 12, 2018

PHOTO: River City Final Phase

Below-grade work continues for Harris Square, which is the final phase of the Ri...

Projects October 12, 2018

Funding for Canada’s first near net-zero supermarket

STOUFFVILLE, ONT, — The federal government has made a $1.44-million pledge to he...

Projects October 12, 2018

Copeland named new president to lead National Asphalt Pavement Association

LANHAM, MD. — Audrey Copeland has been named the next president and CEO of the N...

Associations October 12, 2018

Tokyo Olympics: Costs hit almost $25 billion, may go higher

TOKYO — The price tag keeps soaring for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics despite local or...

Economic October 12, 2018

PHOTO: CDAO Talks Jobs, Procurement at AGM

The Construction and Design Alliance of Ontario (CDAO) recently held its annual...

Associations October 12, 2018

Stakeholders in Ontario and Quebec looking at future of prompt payment

With Ontario legislation changing prompt payment regulations for the first time...

Government October 12, 2018

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