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Battery system launched for Burchill Wind Project
Battery system launched for Burchill Wind Project
SAINT JOHN, N.B. — Project partners have announced the launch of a major battery energy storage system, part of the Burchill Wind Project in Saint John, N.B. Originally announced in the spring of 2022, the Burchill Wind Project partnership is a $95-milli...
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Hydro One kicks off new consultation phase for Hanmer line
SUDBURY, ONT. —Hydro One Networks has announced it is holding two community open...
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City opens energy and water reporting link for owners of large buildings in Toronto
TORONTO — The City of Toronto is implementing a new energy and reporting bylaw a...
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Timber construction and Indigenous practices a natural fit, say panellists
The connection between timber construction and First Nations communities goes ba...
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Battery system launched for Burchill Wind Project
SAINT JOHN, N.B. — Project partners have announced the launch of a major battery...
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Hydro One kicks off new consultation phase for Hanmer line
SUDBURY, ONT. —Hydro One Networks has announced it is holding two community open...
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City opens energy and water reporting link for owners of large buildings in Toronto
TORONTO — The City of Toronto is implementing a new energy and reporting bylaw a...
Government , Resource
Timber construction and Indigenous practices a natural fit, say panellists
The connection between timber construction and First Nations communities goes ba...
Resource
Your top DCN headlines: March 11 to 15
Your top DCN headlines this week feature a breakdown of some of Ontario’s top pr...
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The United States has its first large offshore wind farm, with more to come
MOUNTAUK, NY. - America's first commercial-scale offshore wind farm is officiall...
Resource , Technology , US News
Climate and Construction: European inspiration for both old and new greener urban spaces
Cities across most of Europe experienced higher summer temperatures in 2023 than...
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$215M mass timber plant in Nova Scotia a ‘groundbreaking’ Indigenous collaboration
A $215 million mass timber manufacturing plant being developed in Nova Scotia co...
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Feds to support Bruce Power next-gen power research
OTTAWA — The federal government has announced it will spend $50 million to suppo...
Government , Resource
AtkinsRéalis to sell Linxon joint venture after beating earnings expectations
MONTREAL —AtkinsRéalis chief executive Ian Edwards announced the engineering fir...
Economic , Resource
TC Energy selling Portland Natural Gas Transmission System for US$1.14 billion
CALGARY, ALTA. - TC Energy Corp.'s plan to shore up its balance sheet with $3 bi...
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Nova Scotia tables bill to restructure management, regulation of electricity sector
HALIFAX — New legislation introduced in Nova Scotia changes how the electrical g...
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Evolugen commissions Spring Coulee Solar Project in Alberta
GATINEAU, QUE. — Canadian renewable energy developer Evolugen has announced the...
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CAPP projects slight increase in Canadian oil and gas capital spending in 2024
CALGARY - The industry group representing Canada's oil and gas producers says ca...
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Mass timber growing pains can be aided through DFMA methods
While mass timber construction continues to build on its successes, the still-fl...
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Healthy Infrastructure, EnvisionSQ partner on SmogStop Pollution Barrier
HAMILTON, ONT. - Healthy Infrastructure (HI) is teaming up with EnvisionSQ, the...
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Paving pitfalls: Roadway asphalt mixes need to be reviewed to pace climate change
Governments at all levels engaged in roadbuilding need to review the asphalt mix...
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Ottawa considers changes to clean electricity rules after consultations
OTTAWA — Ottawa is considering alterations to its proposed clean electricity rul...
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Light-frame wood construction may help solve missing middle housing in the GTA
A six-storey, light-frame wood condominium built in Milton, Ont. might be just t...
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CIB commits $138.2 million to Nova Scotia energy storage project
OTTAWA — The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) has announced it is committing $13...
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Climate and Construction: Navigating a jungle of greenwashing and building certifications
No other word is used more often today than “sustainability” when talk turns to...
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Business funding on climate action needs to ‘rise exponentially’: RBC report
TORONTO—A report from RBC says business funding for climate action needs to "ris...
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Colorado fines Suncor US$10.5 million for air pollution violations
DENVER, CO. - The state of Colorado is fining Suncor Energy Inc. US$10.5 million...
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Steel producers praise CBSA decision on Turkish, Vietnamese steel
OTTAWA — The Canadian Steel Producers Association (CSPA) has issued a statement...
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Your top DCN headlines: Jan. 29 to Feb. 2
Your top DCN headlines this week feature an update on the future of Scarborough’...
Infrastructure , OH&S , Projects , Resource
Increase in U.S. softwood lumber duties ‘entirely unwarranted,’ trade minister says
The federal government is lashing out at the U.S. Commerce Department over plans...
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Climate and Construction: Federal catalogue of pre-approved home designs raises hopes, concerns
This past month, consultations to create a national catalogue of pre-approved ho...
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Nova Scotia judge rules minister’s approval of wind farm project was reasonable
HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia judge has upheld the provincial environment minister's a...
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ECOPact low-carbon concrete makes an impact on Oakville condo project
A low carbon concrete solution was used on the Nuvo Condo project in Oakville, O...
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Quebec environmental group seeks court injunction against Northvolt EV battery plant
MONTREAL - A Quebec environmental group was in court Wednesday (Jan. 24) against...
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Capital Power and OPG to assess use of small modular nuclear reactors in Alberta
EDMONTON — Capital Power Corp. and Ontario Power Generation have signed a deal t...
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Nova Scotia Power gives details of application to pass on Fiona damage to customers
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Power is detailing how it wants to recover costs incurred...
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Huge construction projects pipeline outlined for Ontario
Ontario “is the place to be” with hundreds of billions worth of projects in the...
Infrastructure , Projects
$215M mass timber plant in Nova Scotia a ‘groundbreaking’ Indigenous collaboration
A $215 million mass timber manufacturing plant being developed in Nova Scotia co...
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Inside Innovation: New solutions for building tall in tight spaces
Constructing tall buildings in tight urban spaces poses several challenges, incl...
Technology
Why can’t transit projects be delivered on time?
Among all construction projects, it’s unarguable large transit projects have the...
Infrastructure , Projects
Full EA planned with no shortcuts for Ring of Fire road project
The two Indigenous-led proponents of the Northern Road Link, that will provide a...
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Project manager Melanie Knowles paving her own path forward in construction
Not only was she eastern Ontario’s first representative on the Ontario Asphalt P...
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Athletics release renderings of new Las Vegas stadium
LAS VEGAS — The Oakland Athletics and their design teams released renderings Tue...
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Powerline technician Melissa Dawe weathers all kinds of storms to help others
Although not wanting to go into too many details, Connect Atlantic Utility Servi...