Trudeau tells economic summit Trump is serious about taking over Canada

TORONTO — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Donald Trump is not joking when he...

Government February 7, 2025

Threat of US-Canada Trade War Remains – Legendary Canadian Economist Weighs In

On Monday, February 3rd, President Trump said that he would postpone taking extr...

Economic February 7, 2025

Federal government commits more than $160 million to Jasper recovery

JASPER, ALTA. — The fire-ravaged town of Jasper, Alta., has received two pieces...

Projects February 7, 2025

Talk of changing Vancouver’s supportive housing policy has organizations on edge

VANCOUVER — A proposal by Vancouver's mayor to halt new supportive housing proje...

Government February 7, 2025

Vancouver real estate market shifting as more sellers enter market, January sales up

VANCOUVER — The number of homes that changed hands in the Vancouver area rose ag...

Economic February 7, 2025

Trade surplus with U.S. widened in December but down overall in 2024: StatCan

OTTAWA — Canada's trade surplus with the U.S. widened in December as overall exp...

Economic February 7, 2025

CMHC predicts home sales, prices to rebound in 2025, but tariff threat clouds outlook

OTTAWA — Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. is forecasting a rebound in home sale...

Economic February 7, 2025

Vancouver Art Gallery issues ‘invite’-based RFP to Canadian-based architects for new building

VANCOUVER — After deciding late last year it was not going ahead with a planned...

Projects February 6, 2025

B.C. fast-tracking 18 mining and energy projects in face of U.S. tariff threat

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government has released a list of 18 critical mi...

Infrastructure February 6, 2025

Four schools open prefabricated classrooms in B.C.

VICTORIA — Prefabricated classrooms have opened in four schools over the past mo...

Projects February 6, 2025

Canada presses on with trade diversification strategy in face of Trump’s threats

OTTAWA — As U.S. President Donald Trump continues to hold out the threat of stee...

Government February 6, 2025

Construction requires more on-site innovation to improve productivity

A report published by global consultancy McKinsey paints a promising picture of...

Technology February 6, 2025

Prime Minister Trudeau to host a Canada-U.S. summit in wake of Trump’s tariff threats

TORONTO — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will host a Canada-U.S. economic summit...

Government February 5, 2025

Tariffs and the outlook for the construction economy

The construction industry is on alert as the Donald Trump administration’s recen...

Economic February 5, 2025

More than $6.4B in B.C. hospital construction starting in 2025

B.C. will see more than $6.4 billion in new hospital construction starting in 20...

Infrastructure February 5, 2025

Opposition parties call for Parliament’s return after Trump hits pause on tariffs

OTTAWA — The federal Conservatives and New Democrats say the government needs to...

Government February 5, 2025

Insolvencies rose 12.1 per cent in 2024, led by business filings

OTTAWA — Insolvencies rose 12.1 per cent last year compared with 2023, with busi...

Economic February 5, 2025

U.S. demand for electricity drives construction, risks remain

Today, everyone’s appreciation and enjoyment of life hinge on electricity’s low...

Economic February 5, 2025

Canada’s forestry sector faces uncertainty with 25 per cent U.S. tariffs

VICTORIA — A wide shadow of uncertainty has been cast over Canada's forestry sec...

Resource February 5, 2025

Green standards versus the devil’s advocates

According to the Whole Building Design Guide, published by the National Institut...

Resource February 5, 2025

B.C. puts its response to U.S. tariffs on hold after 30-day delay

VANCOUVER — British Columbia is pausing its response to threatened tariffs by th...

Government February 4, 2025

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says ‘sigh of relief’ after U.S. pauses tariff threat

SASKATOON, SASK. — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says North Americans can feel...

Government February 4, 2025

Despite tariff pause, uncertainty hangs over Canadian economy

OTTAWA — Uncertainty still hangs over the Canadian economy despite U.S. Presiden...

Economic February 4, 2025

Some lower- and higher-tech ways to fight corrosion in reinforced concrete

In winter, and especially in spring’s freeze-thaw cycle, a road and bridge engin...

Resource February 4, 2025

39 B.C. communities to receive funding for disaster-reduction projects

VICTORIA — Thirty-nine communities throughout B.C. will receive more than $19 mi...

Infrastructure February 4, 2025

Company ordered to pay $350,000 in creative penalties after worker killed by equipment

EDSON, ALTA. — Excel Projects Ltd. pleaded guilty to one count under the Occupat...

OH&S February 4, 2025

BREAKING: Trudeau says U.S. tariffs on Canada will be paused for 30 days

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the U.S. has agreed to pause tariffs...

Government February 3, 2025

Manitoba premier says he’s looking for ways to ban U.S. companies from bids

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says he is looking for ways to prevent com...

Government February 3, 2025

Canadian steel, aluminium associations react to ‘disruptive’ tariffs

TORONTO — Canada’s steel and aluminium associations have both released statement...

Economic February 3, 2025

Trump and Trudeau speak and plan to do so again, tariffs halted for a month for Mexico

WASHINGTON — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Monday that after a conver...

Government February 3, 2025

Black History Month: Celebrating leadership and legacy

Every February Canadians celebrate Black History Month with a variety of events...

Labour February 3, 2025

B.C. forestry, lumber industries condemn Trump tariffs

VANCOUVER — Two industries that are slated to be hard hit by U.S. President Dona...

Resource February 3, 2025

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