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The Latest: Canada in touch with incoming Biden admin about oil pipeline

TORONTO — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday his officials ar...

Government , Infrastructure , Resource , US News January 19, 2021

First Notice: Avison Young expansion; HHCA forecast; asphalt sales

  Avison Young adds infrastructure division Avison Young announced today...

Associations , Economic , Government , Infrastructure January 19, 2021

Feds support Toronto rapid affordable housing plan

TORONTO — The federal government and the City of Toronto have announced details...

Government , Projects January 19, 2021

Applications open for Ontario Small Business Support Grant

TORONTO — The Ontario government has opened applications for the new Ontario Sma...

Economic , Government January 19, 2021

New Home Construction Regulatory Authority to hold builders to high ethical standards

There will soon be a new system and sheriff in place to regulate the people and...

Government , Projects January 19, 2021

Procurement Perspectives: During this pandemic, there is no substitute for hard work

As we all manoeuvre through these difficult times, it requires ingenuity, creati...

Government January 19, 2021

First Notice: McMillan on the lockdown; OCS conference; City Building Ryerson event

  McMillan comments on Ontario construction restrictions McMillan has rel...

Economic , Government , OH&S , Technology January 18, 2021

Transition documents suggest Biden plans Day 1 order rescinding Keystone XL permit

WASHINGTON — President-elect Joe Biden plans to rescind a permit for the Keyston...

Government , Infrastructure , Resource , US News January 18, 2021

Tory calls on federal, provincial governments to negotiate Safe Restart Agreement

Canada’s economic engines, its cities, need further investment in 2021, Toronto...

Associations , Government January 18, 2021

CFBA grateful pandemic restriction modified

GUELPH, ONT. — The Canadian Farm Builders Association (CFBA) has released a stat...

Associations , Government January 16, 2021

Quebec threatens construction, manufacturing sectors with more COVID-19 restrictions

MONTREAL — Quebec's labour minister is threatening to impose more restrictions...

Economic , Government January 15, 2021

First Notice: Mississauga redevelopment plan; Green Marine terminals in Texas; Ontario home prices

  RGF to redevelop Mississauga YMCA property RGF (Mississauga) Developmen...

Economic , Government , Projects , US News January 15, 2021

Nova Scotia Power receives funding for EV smart grid-integrated system

HALIFAX, NS — Nova Scotia Power is receiving over $1.1 million from the Governme...

Government , Infrastructure , Resource January 15, 2021

Ex Michigan Gov. Snyder charged in Flint water crisis

LANSING, MICH. — Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder was charged recently with two...

Government , Resource , US News January 15, 2021

RCCAO releases video calling on governments to provide funding for municipal projects

VAUGHAN, ONT. — A new video released by the Residential and Civil Construction A...

Associations , Government January 15, 2021

Top DCN Headlines Special: How Ontario lockdown measures impact construction

The top DCN headlines this week cover industry reaction and questions following...

Associations , Government , Infrastructure , OH&S , Projects January 15, 2021

Ontario says crews can finish ongoing home renovations, but new projects are on hold

TORONTO — Ontario homeowners who haven't started work on their renovation projec...

Government , Projects January 15, 2021

Constructors urged to call COVID-19 Business Information Line for questions on essential projects

Business has been brisk on the Ontario government’s Stop the Spread Business Inf...

Government , OH&S January 15, 2021

Readers ask: ‘What really is essential construction?’

TORONTO — As new COVID-19 lockdown measures officially take effect across Ontari...

Government , OH&S , Projects January 14, 2021

Ontario’s tighter rules allow builders to keep working on condos and other jobs

TORONTO — Ontario's new COVID-19 emergency measures allow construction to contin...

Associations , Government , Projects January 14, 2021

Lakeridge Health Bowmanville gets funding for redevelopment

BOWMANVILLE, ONT. — The redevelopment of Lakeridge Health's hospital site in Bow...

Government , Infrastructure January 14, 2021

Construction emerges relatively unscathed by expanded Ontario lockdown, stakeholders say

Ontario’s construction sector is expressing relief that the COVID-19 lockdown me...

Associations , Government , Infrastructure , OH&S , Projects January 14, 2021

First Notice: Ontario stakeholder reaction; WSIB review; CAPP forecast

  Stakeholders react to Ontario pandemic restrictions The Ontario governm...

Associations , Economic , Government , OH&S , Resource January 13, 2021

Canada Infrastructure Bank to support Six Nations energy storage project

TORONTO — The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) and Oneida Energy Storage LP have...

Government , Projects January 13, 2021

Propulsion Quebec launches awareness, recruitment campaign

MONTREAL — Propulsion Quebec, the province’s cluster for electric and smart tran...

Government , Labour January 13, 2021

Legal Notes: The CCDC 2-2020 attempts to reduce supplementary documents

The CCDC 2, developed in 2008 by the Canadian Construction Documents Committee (...

Government January 13, 2021

UPDATE: Ontario releases list of essential construction projects

Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s office has released a list of construction projects...

Government , OH&S , Projects January 12, 2021

BREAKING NEWS: Ford shuts down non-essential construction

TORONTO — The Ontario government has declared a provincial emergency to fight th...

Economic , Government , Infrastructure , Projects January 12, 2021

Trudeau shuffles cabinet as Bains plans to retire from politics

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has conducted a small shuffle of his mini...

Government January 12, 2021

Durham College trade students receive advanced standing towards apprenticeship

OSHAWA, ONT. — Graduates from some Durham College (DC) trades programs can recei...

Government , Labour January 12, 2021

Hilliard township receives funding to recover from landslide

HILLIARD, ONT. — Township of Hilliard, Ont. will receive financial support throu...

Government , Infrastructure January 12, 2021

First Notice: Ontario pandemic response; Schneider microgrid service; SNC-Lavalin goes to Nevada

  Announcement on Ontario pandemic response set for 1 p.m. Multiple sourc...

Economic , Government , Projects , Resource , US News January 12, 2021

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