The Front Page 2024: Mega milestones, crane chaos, political shockers
The Front Page 2024: Mega milestones, crane chaos, political shockers
It was a year full of twists and turns for Western Canada. Notable megaprojects made significant headway, while others faced challenges. Politically, British Columbia also saw its share of change, albeit not as significant as some may have initially thoug...
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For construction, times gone by are still the times ahead
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RFQ issued for Red Bridge transportation planning
KAMLOOPS, B.C. — The Province of B.C. has issued a request for qualifications (R...
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Counting Down the Top 20 Headlines of 2024
The Daily Commercial News has compiled the top 20 most read stories for 2024. Fi...
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The Front Page 2024: Mega milestones, crane chaos, political shockers
It was a year full of twists and turns for Western Canada. Notable megaprojects...
Projects
For construction, times gone by are still the times ahead
As we prepare to flip the calendar to 2025 in the construction industry it is cl...
Government
Former U.S. president Jimmy Carter, once called a ‘pretty good Canadian,’ dies at 100
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‘We need new leadership’: Atlantic Liberal caucus calls for Trudeau’s resignation
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Port Coquitlam advancing flood protection upgrades at several pump stations
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RFQ issued for Red Bridge transportation planning
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‘Stay with B.C.’: New campaign flips script on ‘Alberta is Calling’
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LeBlanc, Joly to meet with incoming Trump administration officials in Florida
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Ground broken on new personal care home in Lac du Bonnet
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Alberta housing starts continue to rise: Government
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Counting Down the Top 20 Headlines of 2024
The Daily Commercial News has compiled the top 20 most read stories for 2024. Fi...
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Top construction law story for 2024 — Walsh vs. TTC
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Construction’s transition from diesel to EV and hydrogen continues into 2025
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Global Market Scan: Data centres in the age of AI, a global investment surge
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Court rules B.C. law to push through Vancouver housing project is unconstitutional
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Trudeau could stay or go. Either way, Canadians should brace for a spring election
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Major Manitoba bridge projects complete, province celebrates milestones
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Cost of new rapid transit station divided between transit authority, developers
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Industry Perspectives Op-Ed: Alberta’s most essential core service is crumbling
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Trudeau to chair Canada-U.S. relations cabinet committee amid calls to resign
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Former B.C. premier Glen Clark has been appointed as the new BC Hydro chair
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Banned contractor case highlights need for review process
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Development permit approved for Calgary’s Scotia Place
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Panel chair selected for Bearspaw feeder main break review
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Six contractors to bid on Saskatoon City Centre School Project
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Global EV Growth and the Related Need for Charging Infrastructure
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The Front Page 2024: Mega milestones, crane chaos, political shockers
It was a year full of twists and turns for Western Canada. Notable megaprojects...
Projects
For construction, times gone by are still the times ahead
As we prepare to flip the calendar to 2025 in the construction industry it is cl...
Government
Former U.S. president Jimmy Carter, once called a ‘pretty good Canadian,’ dies at 100
WASHINGTON — Jimmy Carter, the self-effacing peanut farmer, humanitarian and for...
US News
‘We need new leadership’: Atlantic Liberal caucus calls for Trudeau’s resignation
OTTAWA — The Atlantic Liberal caucus is calling on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau...
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Port Coquitlam advancing flood protection upgrades at several pump stations
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RFQ issued for Red Bridge transportation planning
KAMLOOPS, B.C. — The Province of B.C. has issued a request for qualifications (R...
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‘Stay with B.C.’: New campaign flips script on ‘Alberta is Calling’
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Top 20 U.S. Mega Project Starts
In 2020, there were 11 projects valued at $1 billion or more each, and 26 projects of 1 million square feet or more each.
Canada's Urban Population Growth
This infographic looks at the surge in Canada's urban population growth.
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This infographic looks at the latest Canadian population growth rates.