Economic

With U.S. Tariffs on Chinese ‘Parts’, Advantage Goes to Canada in Auto Sector Investments

The Trump Administration in Washington has recently imposed $200 billion in tar...

Economic September 21, 2018

Feds launching review of oil tanker traffic in bid to renew pipeline approval

OTTAWA — The National Energy Board (NEB) has less than six months to redo its en...

Government , Resource September 21, 2018

Rogers Communications, UBC partner to build 5G innovation hub on campus

VANCOUVER — Rogers Communications Inc. has partnered with the University of Brit...

Projects September 21, 2018

Your top JOC headlines: Sept. 17 to 21

This week’s top JOC newsmakers involve the first glimpse at what’s to come at th...

Economic , Government , Labour , OH&S , Projects September 21, 2018

9-11 memorial renews Trump’s resolve to build border wall

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says the Sept. 11 memorial in Shanksville, P...

Government September 21, 2018

Your top DCN headlines: Sept. 17 to 21

This week’s top DCN newsmakers involve differing views on union certification af...

Associations , Government , Infrastructure , Projects September 21, 2018

French Lick Resort planning $17M expansion, sports bar

FRENCH LICK, IND. — Southern Indiana's French Lick Resort is planning a $17 mill...

Projects September 21, 2018

Time to see climate change mitigation as an economic opportunity, Sabia says

HALIFAX — One of Canada's largest pension fund managers says trillions of dollar...

Economic September 21, 2018

Largest construction contract in Port Alberni’s municipal history awarded

PORT ALBERNI, B.C. — Port Alberni City Council recently took the next step forwa...

Infrastructure September 21, 2018

Think-tank deems Alberta’s recent job recovery an ‘illusion’

VANCOUVER — A new study by the Fraser Institute is putting Alberta’s job growth...

Economic September 21, 2018

New energy code takes metal building design ‘out of the box’

The 2017 national energy code requirements and design-build services are taking...

Projects September 21, 2018

WZMH Architects to participate in Internet of Things program

TORONTO — Toronto-based WZMH Architects has been selected as the first architect...

Economic September 21, 2018

Housing affordability, supply among top election issues, recent poll finds

TORONTO — The Building Industry and Land Development Association and the Toronto...

Government September 21, 2018

Ohio State exhibit showcases photos of Mexico border walls and fences

NEWARK, OHIO — The U.S. border wall with Mexico is frequently in the news, but f...

Infrastructure September 21, 2018

LafargeHolcim Research in Practice Grants presented in Mexico City

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND — More than 50 young architects and engineers from 25 countr...

Projects September 21, 2018

Summit adds to Richmond Hill data centre capacity

TORONTO — Summit Industrial Income REIT has announced it is extending a $16-mill...

Projects September 21, 2018

Construction innovation centres part of a global trend to spark progress

Bringing the digital age to the construction site has been a long and slow journ...

Technology September 21, 2018

Empire celebrates Eau du Soleil progress

Even amidst the flurry of activity in Toronto’s residential construction sector...

Projects September 21, 2018

Saskatchewan approves new wind energy project with 56 turbines

HERBERT, Sask. - The Saskatchewan government says a large-scale wind energy proj...

Infrastructure , Technology September 20, 2018

Freeland brings optimism, resolve to table as NAFTA talks resume in Washington

WASHINGTON — Chrystia Freeland and her U.S. trade counterpart are back at the NA...

Government September 20, 2018

Turkey arrests 24 airport workers after protests

ISTANBUL — A construction workers union says 24 of its members have been detaine...

Infrastructure September 20, 2018

European countries back plan to use more hydrogen for energy

BERLIN — European countries want to increase the use of hydrogen as part of thei...

Resource September 20, 2018

Rona offered to buy Lowe’s Canada years before it was acquired, says ex CEO

MONTREAL — Rona Inc. offered to acquire the Canadian operations of Lowe's, years...

Economic September 20, 2018

Prince Albert housing project breaks ground

PRINCE ALBERT, SASK. — A new six-unit rental housing project for people with com...

Projects September 20, 2018

CertainTeed considering further action on drywall dumping after CITT decision

A Canadian company that lost its fight to have tariffs imposed on 54-inch drywal...

Economic September 20, 2018

Site C labour force increases to more than 3,300

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — The latest statistics from the Site C Dam project in north...

Infrastructure , Labour September 20, 2018

London council approves $58M Adelaide Street grade separation

LONDON, ONT. — London City Council has approved the $58-million Canadian Pacific...

Infrastructure September 20, 2018

Earl Bales Community Centre reopens with improvements

TORONTO — The Earl Bales Community Centre in Toronto reopened Sept. 16, after wo...

Projects September 20, 2018

Federal Reserve survey finds increasing concerns over impact of trade tensions

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Federal Reserve has reported its latest survey of business...

Government September 20, 2018

Oshawa to have fastest growing economy, says Conference Board

OSHAWA, ONT. — Out of 16 metropolitan areas across Canada, the Conference Board...

Economic September 20, 2018

Markham to be home to $100M film studio

MARKHAM, ONT. — First Studio City has announced plans for a new $100-million fil...

Projects September 20, 2018

New Artscape Daniels Launchpad a centre for creativity

A new collaborative space for the arts community is under construction in Toront...

Projects September 20, 2018

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