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Prince Edward Island government forecasts $98 million deficit in annual budget

CHARLOTTETOWN — Prince Edward Island's budget forecasts a deficit this fiscal ye...

Government May 29, 2023

Your top DCN headlines: May 22 to 26

Your top DCN headlines this week cover a Toronto mayoral debate with the top can...

Government , Labour , OH&S May 26, 2023

Mayoral Debate: Candidates split on need for new Toronto housing agency

A clear philosophical split has emerged among the top-tier Toronto mayoral candi...

Government May 25, 2023

Ottawa announces plans to spend $6.3 million on Nova Scotia tourism projects

HALIFAX — The federal government said it plans to spend $6.3 million on 53 new t...

Government May 25, 2023

Legal notes: Meet Leah and Harvey, your new virtual legal assistants

First, full disclosure: This column was not written by AI or ChatBot. That said...

Government , Technology May 25, 2023

Eight buildings join Toronto’s Deep Retrofit Challenge

TORONTO — The City of Toronto has announced the eight buildings participating in...

Government , Projects May 24, 2023

Saunders, Hunter tackle Toronto housing crisis

Seventh in a series: the Daily Commercial News examines the Toronto mayoral byel...

Government May 24, 2023

PEO takes the lead as Ontario removes work-experience condition

TORONTO — In a move intended to boost the ability of immigrant professionals to...

Government , Labour May 23, 2023

Bradford promises to shake up city hall to get housing built

Sixth in a series: the Daily Commercial News examines the Toronto mayoral byelec...

Government May 23, 2023

Changes in procurement philosophy are inevitable

Change is an ever-present feature of life. After the pandemic, I have seen more...

Government May 23, 2023

Oklahoma lures Enel solar panel manufacturing facility with $180M incentive package

OKLAHOMA CITY - Enel North America announced Monday it plans to build a solar ce...

Government , US News May 23, 2023

Matlow’s Public Build Toronto would mean a fresh start

  Fifth in a series: the Daily Commercial News examines the Toronto mayora...

Government May 19, 2023

Your top DCN headlines: May 15 to 19

Your top DCN headlines this week cover news Metrolinx and the consortium behind...

Government , Infrastructure , Labour , OH&S May 19, 2023

UPDATE: Ontario moves to break up Peel Region, actual mechanics to be determined later

TORONTO - Ontario introduced a bill Thursday to break up Peel Region as of Jan....

Government May 18, 2023

Ford ‘disappointed’ in feds’ handling of rocky Stellantis deal for EV battery plant

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford is responding to federal government calls fo...

Government May 18, 2023

Legal Notes: The constant march of time in lien actions

When it comes to lien filings, or attempts to dismiss them, deadlines are a real...

Government May 18, 2023

More money from Ontario needed to end ‘stalemate’ over Stellantis battery plant: Feds

OTTAWA - Canada offered Stellantis and LG Energy Solution a deal similar to the...

Economic , Government , Projects May 16, 2023

UPDATE: Carpenters, LIUNA slam Bradford’s open bidding proposal

Toronto mayoral candidate Brad Bradford’s new proposal to open up bidding on cit...

Government , Labour May 16, 2023

Feds fund asset management planning in 18 Ontario municipalities

NORFOLK, ONT. — The federal government has announced $800,000 in funding to enab...

Government May 16, 2023

Nova Scotia government touts land for housing plan as way to reduce shortages

NEW MINAS, N.S. — Nova Scotia's government is providing some of its surplus land...

Government , Projects May 16, 2023

Chow pledges to build 25,000 rentals with city as developer

Second in a series: the Daily Commercial News continues coverage of the Toronto...

Government May 16, 2023

Procurement Perspectives: Specifications for unique projects and the tender process

I have been in Ireland on vacation, mostly golfing for the last two weeks, and h...

Government May 16, 2023

Bailao endorsed as champion for working people

Third in a series: the Daily Commercial News examines the Toronto mayoral byel...

Government May 16, 2023

Stellantis stops construction on Windsor, Ont., EV battery plant amid fed dispute

WINDSOR, ONT. — One of the world's largest automakers said Monday it has stopped...

Government , Projects May 15, 2023

Next step in Ontario EV auto strategy is a lithium hydroxide plant: minister

TORONTO — Ontario Economic Development Minister Vic Fedeli calls it the “sleeper...

Economic , Government May 15, 2023

Housing, reform of approvals top stakeholder wishlists

  This is the first in a series examining the Toronto mayoral byelection t...

Associations , Government May 15, 2023

RESCON plans Toronto mayoral candidate debate for May 24

VAUGHAN, ONT. — Most major Toronto mayoralty candidates have confirmed they will...

Associations , Government May 12, 2023

Legal Notes: Lien triangles and settlement notices

Three-way disputes can become entangled with issues of disclosure and settlement...

Government May 11, 2023

Parks Canada: Renovations to historic P.E.I. legislature taking longer than expected

CHARLOTTETOWN — Parks Canada says renovations and repairs to Prince Edward Islan...

Government , Projects May 10, 2023

New Brunswick communities receive funding for asset management planning

TOWN OF SAINT ANDREWS, N.B. — A federal investment of more than $350,000 will en...

Government , Infrastructure May 10, 2023

Errors in execution may create long-term consequences

Since the senior management of any organization must plan for and respond to any...

Government May 9, 2023

As cities recover from flooding, Quebec premier warns not enough money to go around

MONTREAL — Quebec Premier Francois Legault says the province doesn't have enough...

Government May 5, 2023

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