Mohawk College illustrates how safety translates from the classroom to the jobsite

At community colleges with programs specifically oriented towards skilled trades...

OH&S January 30, 2023

Your top JOC headlines: Jan. 23 to 27

Your top JOC headlines this week cover an $80 million hotel that is slated for C...

Government , Infrastructure , Projects January 27, 2023

Governor General medal recipients showcase all facets of architecture

OTTAWA — Gov. Gen. Mary Simon presented Canada’s top architecture and landscape...

Government January 27, 2023

Road trip: EllisDon executive tour fosters new safety initiatives

A not-quite-finished series of country-wide tours by senior EllisDon executives...

Labour , OH&S January 27, 2023

$32 million Bison Run School opening in Winnipeg at the end of the month

WINNIPEG, MAN. - Bison Run School, a $32 million elementary school, is set to op...

Government , Projects January 27, 2023

The Construction Record – Episode 242: Gavin Coyle the Safety CEO

On this episode of The Construction Record, digital media editor Warren Frey spe...

January 27, 2023

SNC-Lavalin announced as delivery partner with Calgary’s Green Line LRT

CALGARY, ALTA. -SNC-Lavalin will be the delivery partner with the City of Calgar...

Government , Infrastructure January 27, 2023

25 Saskatchewan infrastructure projects receive government funding

REGINA, SASK. - The governments of Saskatchewan and Canada have announced a comb...

Government , Infrastructure January 27, 2023

Untrained disassembly and poor communication linked to fatal B.C. ammonia release

VANCOUVER - The independent body that oversees the safety of technical systems a...

OH&S January 26, 2023

WorkSafeBC fines contractor $9,000 for serious worker injury

PORT CLEMENTS, B.C. - WorkSafeBC has fined Stephan Contracting Ltd. $9,430.37 fo...

OH&S January 26, 2023

Imperial Oil gives OK to $720M renewable diesel project near Edmonton

CALGARY - Imperial Oil Ltd. says it is going ahead with a $720-million project t...

Resource January 26, 2023

Sawmill permanently closing as Canfor restructures B.C. operations

VANCOUVER - Canfor Corporation says it is “restructuring” its operations in Brit...

Government , Resource January 26, 2023

Legal Notes: Cyber-crime prevention starts with understanding laws and available tools

In early January, the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) made a public annou...

Government January 26, 2023

B.C. to dedicate some provincial timber supply to value added industry

DELTA, B.C. - The British Columbia government is launching a new program that wi...

Government , Resource January 26, 2023

Starboard making $500 million strategic investment in Ritchie Bros.

VANCOUVER - Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Incorporated has entered a securities purc...

Economic January 26, 2023

Coastal GasLink fined again for sediment, erosion in pipeline work

VICTORIA - The company that is building a natural gas pipeline across northern B...

Government , Resource January 26, 2023

Disappointing’ that U.S. pressing ahead with duties on Canadian softwood lumber: Ng

WASHINGTON - Canada's international trade minister says the United States appear...

Government , Resource January 26, 2023

Broadway tunnel boring machine literally makes a breakthrough

VANCOUVER — The first tunnel boring machine excavating the Broadway Subway proje...

Infrastructure January 25, 2023

Yukon announces $21 million to build affordable homes

WHITEHORSE — The Government of Yukon has announced funding to build 47 new affor...

Government , Projects January 25, 2023

Employment gains reach 45-year high in Saskatchewan

REGINA — The Government of Saskatchewan is touting the second highest employment...

Economic , Labour January 25, 2023

Harrison Street and Gracorp break ground on Block 15

CALGARY, ALTA. — Ground has been broken on Block 15, a 303-unit multifamily prop...

Projects January 25, 2023

Lucky seven: Your 2022 VICA safety award winners

Despite the challenges of staying focused during the disruption of the COVID yea...

Associations , OH&S January 25, 2023

PCL transforms Calgary office building into affordable housing

An old office building has created new housing for Calgarians in need with high-...

Projects January 25, 2023

$80M hotel could be on the rise at entrance to Stampede Park

Plans are in the works for an $80-million, 220-room hotel to be built at the nor...

Projects January 25, 2023

ICBA survey: 80 per cent of employers cannot find enough workers

The Independent Contractors and Businesses Association’s (ICBA) annual Wage and...

Associations , Economic , Labour January 25, 2023

Climate and Construction: The greening of concrete needs to move forward faster

Cement is the world’s second-most-consumed product after potable water, accordin...

Resource January 25, 2023

Bell Let’s Talk Day: Creating positive change on jobsites

TORONTO — The Bell Let’s Talk mental health initiative was launched in September...

OH&S January 25, 2023

The Construction Record – Episode 241: Crosspod with CONEXPO-CON/AGG podcast host Taylor White

On this episode of The Construction Record Podcast, digital media editor Warren...

January 25, 2023

Roof collapse injury can’t stop Cole Bernier from inspiring others

In September 2015, on what had been an otherwise ordinary workday, a roof collap...

OH&S , US News January 24, 2023

Ritchies Bros. tweaks offer for IAA to up cash component, but trim overall value

VANCOUVER - Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Inc. is changing the terms of its proposal...

Economic January 24, 2023

Alberta looks to immigration to ease labour shortage for in-demand occupations

EDMONTON — The Government of Alberta is making changes to its Alberta Advantage...

Government , Labour January 23, 2023

Companies facing charges related to worker’s death in Nunavut

IQALUIT, NUNAVUT — Four companies are facing charges after a worker died on a wi...

OH&S January 23, 2023

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