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Barclay Construction sanctioned for Lake Ontario Fisheries Act violation
Barclay Construction sanctioned for Lake Ontario Fisheries Act violation
TORONTO — The federal government has reached an “alternative measures agreement” with Barclay Construction Group in resolution of a case where sediment-contaminated water was deposited into Lake Ontario. The agreement, as recommended by the court, was en...
Government
After controversial development, P.E.I. suspends new shoreline protection projects
CHARLOTTETOWN — Prince Edward Island's government is imposing a moratorium on ne...
Government , Projects , Resource
Your top DCN headlines: Jan. 30 to Feb. 3
Your top DCN headlines this week cover industry reaction to the passing of long-...
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Dominic Barton says he had nothing to do with federal contracts awarded to McKinsey
OTTAWA — Dominic Barton, the former global managing director of McKinsey & C...
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Barclay Construction sanctioned for Lake Ontario Fisheries Act violation
TORONTO — The federal government has reached an “alternative measures agreement”...
Government
After controversial development, P.E.I. suspends new shoreline protection projects
CHARLOTTETOWN — Prince Edward Island's government is imposing a moratorium on ne...
Government , Projects , Resource
Your top DCN headlines: Jan. 30 to Feb. 3
Your top DCN headlines this week cover industry reaction to the passing of long-...
Associations , Economic , Government , Infrastructure , Labour
Dominic Barton says he had nothing to do with federal contracts awarded to McKinsey
OTTAWA — Dominic Barton, the former global managing director of McKinsey & C...
Government
Ottawa mayor seeks funding help to cover shortfalls from provincial housing bill
OTTAWA — Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe says the city needs financial support from...
Government
Legal Notes: Understanding early occupancy under the new CDCC contracts
During development projects or building improvements, some of the work might rea...
Government
Immigration increase alone won’t fix the labour market, experts say
OTTAWA - Experts say Canada's plan to increase immigration may ease some pressur...
Government , Labour
Ethics committee to probe conflict of interest violation by Trade Minister Mary Ng
OTTAWA — A parliamentary committee voted Tuesday (Jan. 31) to examine a recent e...
Government
No. 2 Construction Battalion celebrated during Black History Month
A celebration of the No. 2 Construction Battalion, the first and only all-Black...
Associations , Government , Labour
Biden visits NYC to highlight grant for Hudson rail tunnel
NEW YORK - New day, new tunnel. President Joe Biden is ready to showcase a $292...
Government , Infrastructure , US News
McKinsey a ‘distraction’ from problem of consulting contracts, researcher tells MPs
OTTAWA — A researcher testifying before a parliamentary committee on the rise in...
Government
McCallion remembered as an ‘immense ally’ of constructors
Former Mississauga Mayor Hazel McCallion is being remembered by construction sta...
Government
Majority of affordable homes approved under federal program not yet constructed
OTTAWA — The federal government has set aside billions of dollars to quickly bui...
Government , Projects
Procurement Perspectives: Municipalities are a particular form of corporation
Like all corporations, municipalities must act through agents if they are to act...
Government
CIB to fund residential services for northern Ontario First Nation
MOBERT, ONT. — The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) and Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabe...
Government , Infrastructure
City of Ottawa, transit group reach settlement over LRT contract dispute
OTTAWA — The City of Ottawa and Rideau Transit Group have reached an out-of-cour...
Government , Infrastructure
Community housing a focus at ROMA conference
TORONTO — Provincial and municipal leaders got the opportunity to discuss rural...
Government , Infrastructure
UPDATE: Hazel McCallion, Former longtime mayor of Mississauga, Ont., dies at 101
MISSISSAUGA, ONT. - Hazel McCallion, who led one of Canada's largest cities into...
Government
Governor General medal recipients showcase all facets of architecture
OTTAWA — Gov. Gen. Mary Simon presented Canada’s top architecture and landscape...
Government
Study of Pittsburgh bridge collapse looking at leg fractures
PITTSBURGH - Investigators looking into the collapse of a Pittsburgh bridge near...
Government , OH&S , US News
Quebec Innu community seeks $2.2B from Hydro Quebec for Churchill Falls destruction
MONTREAL — A Quebec Innu community is suing Hydro-Quebec for $2.2-billion, claim...
Government , Infrastructure
Legal Notes: Cyber-crime prevention starts with understanding laws and available tools
In early January, the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) made a public annou...
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Disappointing’ that U.S. pressing ahead with duties on Canadian softwood lumber: Ng
WASHINGTON - Canada's international trade minister says the United States appear...
Government , Resource
Virginia, Amazon announce $35 billion data center plan
ALEXANDRIA, VA. - Amazon Web Services plans to invest $35 billion in new data ce...
Government , Projects , Technology , US News
Systematic procurement in maintaining inventory
The science of store (or stock) management is an integral aspect of systematic p...
Government
Community rallies behind bid to preserve home of Nova Scotia’s first Black doctor
HALIFAX - Prominent members of Nova Scotia's Black community are supporting a bi...
Government , Projects
Feds expand program for out-of-status GTA construction workers
MISSISSAUGA, ONT. — The federal government recently announced it has doubled the...
Government , Labour
ORBA convention looks to explore transportation of the future in Ontario
The Ontario Road Builders’ Association’s (ORBA) annual convention will focus on...
Government
Durham Police make arrest in theft of construction equipment
WHITBY, ONT. — A 33-year-old Markham, Ont. man has been arrested and Durham Poli...
Government
Time to clear up misconceptions about DCs and More Homes Built Faster Act
Welcome to the Residential Report, a monthly column featuring news and insight...
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UPDATE: Ontario integrity commissioner, auditor general to launch Greenbelt investigations
TORONTO - Ontario's integrity commissioner and auditor general both announced th...
Government
Applications open for new projects through disaster adaptation fund
OTTAWA — The Government of Canada is now accepting applications for new construc...
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U.S. construction costs fell sharply in December
ARLINGTON, VA. — Falling prices for diesel fuel, lumber and steel cooled inflati...
US News
Modular construction just what the doctor ordered for health care
Like other sectors of the Canadian economy, the health care industry wants to sp...
Infrastructure , OH&S , Technology
Crews work 55 consecutive hours to build new Hazel McCallion underpass
MISSISSAUGA, ONT. — It took LIUNA Local 183 crews 55 hours straight under a busy...
Infrastructure
Residences to help solve McMaster’s housing crunch
With lack of student housing now a significant problem, Hamilton, Ont.’s McMaste...
Infrastructure
London, Ont. building collapse survivor dedicates career to changing site safety
It’s been a long and hard road for construction worker Jacob Hurl, who was trapp...
Labour , OH&S
ACCIONA forecasts more collaborative models for building infrastructure in 2023
When it comes to the market outlook for 2023, the industry is going to see a con...
Infrastructure
HOPA outlines long list of Hamilton port projects for 2023
Hamilton-Oshawa Port Au-thority (HOPA) executive Jonathan Wetselaar delivered th...
Labour
Forecast panellists optimistic about prospects for construction growth
Panellists at a recent construction forecast event expressed both short-term and...