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Worker pinned in trench by excavator rescued

OSHAWA, ONT. — A construction worker trapped in a trench in Oshawa has been resc...

OH&S June 19, 2018

No Surprise that the Nation’s Highest Incomes are in High-tech Hubs

Since new tariffs will soon be making some consumer goods more expensive, it&rs...

Economic June 19, 2018

Corruption trial begins in Buffalo Billion case

NEW YORK — A former president of the State University of New York's Polytechnic...

Government , Projects June 19, 2018

Firm fined for illegally removing Native American relics

NASHVILLE — A Kentucky firm is being fined more than $15,000 for illegally excav...

Projects June 19, 2018

Highway 97 bridges to be built as part of flood mitigation efforts

CHETWYND, B.C. — B.C.’s Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure has identi...

Infrastructure June 19, 2018

Federal government partners with Athabasca Health Authority to build women’s shelter

BLACK LAKE, SASK. — The Canadian government is partnering with the Athabasca Hea...

Government , Projects June 19, 2018

Aecon team awarded Bruce Power contract

TORONTO — Aecon, with joint venture partners SNC-Lavalin and AECOM, have been aw...

Economic , Infrastructure June 19, 2018

Waterloo zero carbon project wins green building award

TORONTO — Canada’s first building to earn Zero Carbon Building — Design certific...

Projects June 19, 2018

Winnipeg landscaper wins Manitoba sustainability award

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Sustainable Development has announced the winners of the Man...

Projects June 19, 2018

World Cup has divisive legacy for Russia’s environment

KALININGRAD, RUSSIA — October Island was considered to some “a little corner of...

Government , Infrastructure June 19, 2018

U.S. contractors warn of impact of steel, aluminum tariffs on costs

ARLINGTON, VA. — U.S. construction costs accelerated in May, with steep increase...

Economic , Government , Resource June 19, 2018

Procurement Perspectives: Electronic tendering gaining traction after many years

For over a decade government has been trying to move to an exclusive electronic...

Government , Technology June 19, 2018

Review gives IO high marks, identif ies threat

The latest Track Record report assessing Infrastructure Ontario (IO) project ove...

Infrastructure , Projects June 19, 2018

CHARS unites science, technology with Inuit knowledge

When the Montreal-based joint venture of EVOQ Architecture and NFOE was retained...

Projects , Technology June 19, 2018

B.C. to spend $550 million on Indigenous housing over next decade

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. - The provincial government says B.C. is the first province...

Government , Projects June 19, 2018

“Have to get through us first”: Notley attacks United Conservatives in speech

CALGARY - In a campaign-style speech to party supporters, Alberta Premier Rachel...

Government June 18, 2018

Crane operators off the job in Quebec, protesting new training rules

MONTREAL — Crane operators are off the job today across Quebec, angry over new p...

Labour June 18, 2018

A Dozen Mid-June Economic Nuggets − With a Focus on Incomes and Inflation

In response to a national unemployment rate that is presently as low as it has...

Economic June 18, 2018

Bullying and harassment a barrier to success

According to the provincial government, B.C. will need to fill about 59,000 jobs...

Labour , OH&S June 18, 2018

Indigenous protesters in Washington declare Trans Mountain won’t be built

Vancouver - Cedar George-Parker remembers the moment he decided to devote his li...

Government , Resource June 18, 2018

Coming attractions: LA Rams tour their palatial new stadium

INGLEWOOD, CALIF. — After Jared Goff tipped back his hard hat and swung his arm...

Infrastructure , Projects June 18, 2018

CREA cuts home sales forecast, May sales down 16.2 per cent

OTTAWA — The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) is lowering its national ho...

Economic June 18, 2018

PHOTO: Forging a Foundation

Soon a new condominium tower will rise near Vancouver’s BC Place, but for now Th...

Projects June 18, 2018

Peter Bros. relies on Roadtec for B.C. highway rehabilitation needs

Peter Bros. Construction Ltd. is a paving contractor located in Penticton, B.C....

Technology June 18, 2018

Road construction equipment manufacturer moving forward while returning to its roots

Dynapac is an international leader in road construction equipment manufacturing...

Economic , Technology June 18, 2018

Implementation plan approved for new Ottawa Central Library

OTTAWA — The City of Ottawa’s Finance and Economic Development Committee recentl...

Projects June 18, 2018

Mississauga proposes COR certification for contractors

MISSISSAUGA, ONT. — City of Mississauga staff recently brought forward a report...

Government June 18, 2018

Nobu complex in Toronto to include integrated hotel, residences and restaurant

TORONTO — Celebrity chef Nobu Matsuhisa and actor Robert De Niro were in Toronto...

Projects June 18, 2018

PHOTO: Vida Condo Crew

Work continues high up on the Vida condos in the Bayview Village area of Toronto...

Projects June 18, 2018

P3 sector drives forward to improve practices: Romoff and McKendrick

Canada’s public-private partnership (P3) players may have undertaken some 276 P3...

Associations June 18, 2018

Supreme Court will not hear drug testing appeal involving oilsands workers

OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear a union's appeal of a key rul...

Uncategorized June 15, 2018

Runaway bulldozer smashes into home, injures operator

SCRANTON, PA. — A runaway bulldozer has smashed into a home in Pennsylvania, inj...

OH&S June 15, 2018

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