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Crane hits key bridge in Alaska, no structural damage found

JUNEAU, ALASKA — A construction barge carrying a crane hit the underside of the...

Others August 7, 2020

Decent, but Decelerating, U.S. Jobs Recovery in July

In July, according to the Employment Situation report published by the Bureau of...

Economic August 7, 2020

Trump slaps tariffs on Canadian raw aluminum, says Canada was ‘taking advantage’

OTTAWA — Canada's aluminum industry is calling for “reasonable” but “painful” re...

Government , Resource August 7, 2020

Tory calls for speedy investigations into crane collapses

TORONTO — The mayor of Toronto is calling for a speedy investigation into the ca...

Government , Projects August 7, 2020

Government of Saskatchewan announces 244 municipal programs approved

REGINA — The Government of Saskatchewan has announced 244 projects representing...

Government August 7, 2020

Gas and electric licensing moves to Technical Safety Authority of Saskatchewan

REGINA — The Government of Saskatchewan is completing its transfer of gas and el...

Government , Resource August 7, 2020

Business Council of B.C. urges province to ‘fast-track’ economic recovery measures

The Business Council of British Columbia (BCBC) is urging government officials t...

Associations , Economic August 7, 2020

Fort St. John RCMP detachment a showcase in energy efficiency

Site prep work has been completed and utilities installed for a new, $51.4-milli...

Infrastructure , Projects August 7, 2020

Your top JOC headlines: Aug. 3 to 7

Your top JOC headlines feature a federal government announcement of COVID-19 inf...

Economic , Government , Infrastructure , OH&S , Projects August 7, 2020

Funding renews Alaska village construction slowed by virus

BETHEL, ALASKA — Construction of a new Alaska village by residents trying to esc...

Government , Projects August 7, 2020

FLATO Developments releases Edgewood Suites

DUNDALK, ONT. — Community builder FLATO Developments recently launched Edgewood...

Projects August 7, 2020

Residential building, reno sectors weigh in on COVID-19 challenges

When it comes to the COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario stakeholders in the residentia...

Others , Projects August 7, 2020

Governments fund sports centre upgrades ahead of 2023 Canada Winter Games

POWNAL, P.E.I. — Prince Edward Island is getting funding from the federal and pr...

Infrastructure August 7, 2020

BMO forecasts full recovery of Canadian economy next year

BMO’s recently published Blue Book predicts that the ICI construction sector wil...

Economic , Others August 7, 2020

Oshawa sets building record in June for industrial permit

OSHAWA, ONT. — The City of Oshawa, Ont. set another building record in June with...

Economic August 7, 2020

Officials declare Allegiant Stadium in Vegas almost complete

LAS VEGAS — Officials declared “substantial completion” of Allegiant Stadium in...

Infrastructure , Projects August 7, 2020

Your top DCN headlines: Aug. 3 to 7

This week’s top DCN headlines cover news of another crane collapse in Toronto; c...

Economic , Government , Infrastructure , Projects August 7, 2020

Newly released mass timber guidebook delves into international building codes

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Wood Council (AWC) and the International Code Co...

Projects August 7, 2020

Tridel chairman Angelo DelZotto: Dec. 30, 1930 — July 31, 2020

TORONTO — Tridel chairman emeritus Angelo DelZotto is being hailed as a giant of...

Others August 6, 2020

Two Keystone XL pipeline workers get COVID-19 virus, but work continues

MONTANA — Two people working on the Keystone XL oil pipeline have tested positiv...

OH&S August 6, 2020

UPDATE: Mechanical failure caused Toronto crane collapse, reports Daniels

TORONTO — Toronto Police have reported an incident of a stationary crane falling...

OH&S , Projects August 6, 2020

Prophet River First Nation’s legal battle over Site C resolved

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — A civil claim by Prophet River First Nation against B.C.’s...

Government , Infrastructure August 6, 2020

Court reverses order to shut down Dakota Access pipeline

BISMARCK, N.D. — A federal appeals court on Wednesday reversed a judge's order t...

Infrastructure , Resource August 6, 2020

PHOTO: Preservation Work

Site work is moving along for the EQ Bank Tower at 25 Ontario St. in Toronto. A...

Uncategorized August 6, 2020

Study quantifies carbon savings of reclaimed brick

Toronto heritage restoration specialist Daniel Arellano says he has always known...

Projects August 6, 2020

Survey to use recent project data in bid to boost quality of design documents

A nationwide online survey is looking to collect data, opinions and experience f...

Projects August 6, 2020

$42-million pool under construction in Prince George

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — Construction is underway on a new aquatics facility in dow...

Infrastructure , Projects August 6, 2020

Alberta and federal governments put $100,000 towards dam safety review

EDMONTON — The governments of Canada and Alberta are helping the province’s East...

Government , Infrastructure August 6, 2020

B.C. mining community gives $100,000 to combat hunger

VANCOUVER — The Association for Mineral Exploration (AME) and Integra Resources...

Others August 6, 2020

New health facility planned for Vancouver Island

ESQUIMALT, B.C. — A new urgent and primary care centre is being planned for Esqu...

Infrastructure August 6, 2020

Conservation groups sue government over Alaska mining road

ANCHORAGE, ALASKA — Conservation groups filed a lawsuit challenging a right-of-w...

Government August 6, 2020

Parkland eyes investment at Port of Oshawa

OSHAWA, ONT. — The Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority has announced that Parkland Co...

Projects August 6, 2020

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