Western Canadian business groups outline wish list ahead of federal election call

CALGARY — Western Canadian business groups have outlined their wish list ahead o...

Economic March 21, 2025

Smith meets Carney, demands oil policy changes and warns national unity at stake

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says that in her first face-to-face me...

Government March 21, 2025

Liberals vow to cut GST for first-time homebuyers purchasing homes for $1M or less

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says his government will scrap the GST for f...

Government March 21, 2025

Cost of Hudson’s Bay redevelopment in Winnipeg to double, says First Nations group

WINNIPEG — A First Nations-led project to redevelop the former Hudson's Bay Co....

Projects March 21, 2025

CLRA working with government to bolster labour shortage during uncertain times

Alberta stands at a pivotal crossroads. With $22 billion in planned energy sect...

Labour March 21, 2025

Parkland names two new directors as activist investor demands board shakeup

CALGARY — Parkland Corp. has named two new independent directors as an activist...

Economic March 21, 2025

Alberta premier defends $4.8-million office budget increase

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is defending a nearly 23 per cent incr...

Government March 21, 2025

Poilievre wants ‘shovel ready zones’ with pre-approved construction permits

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre wants to create what he calls "sho...

Government March 21, 2025

Ashleigh Kaliszuk: Have camera, will travel

Ashleigh Kaliszuk, the owner/operator of Construct YEG is one of the few constru...

Labour March 21, 2025

PM Mark Carney expected to call federal election on Sunday

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to call a federal election on Su...

Government March 20, 2025

Saskatchewan to post $12M budget surplus amid tariff headwinds

REGINA — Saskatchewan’s government says it will ride a strong economy to a proje...

Government March 20, 2025

End of consumer carbon tax leaves $1.5-billion hole in B.C. budget

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's budget shows that the impending end of the provin...

Economic March 20, 2025

Saskatchewan Crown corporations buying local steel after Trump imposes tariffs

REGINA — The Saskatchewan government says Crown corporations are supporting the...

Economic March 20, 2025

Prominent GCs unite to form Canadian Construction Safety Council

TORONTO – Several major general contractors have joined forces to form the Canad...

OH&S March 20, 2025

Carney announces plans to boost Canada’s military footprint in the Arctic

IQALUIT — Prime Minister Mark Carney said March 18 that Ottawa will expand the C...

Government March 20, 2025

Energy sector CEOs call on Ottawa to use emergency powers to speed key projects

OTTAWA — A group of energy sector chief executives is calling on the leaders of...

Economic March 20, 2025

U.K. building confronts location challenges with an innovative solution

In its hopes to revitalize an overlooked commercial area of Birmingham in the U....

Technology March 20, 2025

Stephanie Hun elected president of Canadian Construction Women

Stephanie Hun was recently elected president of Canadian Construction Women (CCW...

Associations March 20, 2025

Prime Minister Mark Carney set to host meeting with Canada’s premiers Friday

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is hosting a meeting with Canada's premiers...

Government March 19, 2025

Industry challenge: MCABC advocates for Susie’s Shed as part of Buy Books for Kids

VANCOUVER – The Mechanical Contactors Association of B.C. (MCABC) has announced...

Associations March 19, 2025

Port Coquitlam’s leigh square revitalized

PORT COQUITLAM, B.C. — The City of Port Coquitlam will be hosting a grand reopen...

Projects March 19, 2025

Annual inflation rate jumps to 2.6% in February with tax holiday end: StatCan

OTTAWA — The annual rate of inflation accelerated sharply to 2.6 per cent in Feb...

Economic March 19, 2025

CREA reports home sales fell in February amid tariff uncertainty

OTTAWA — Home sales in February fell to their lowest level in more than a year a...

Economic March 19, 2025

Using AI to address project construction waste before, during and after

In its report released last December, international law firm Dentons examined th...

Resource March 19, 2025

U.S. uncertainty positions Canada for more mass timber construction

Yo-yo U.S. tariffs and chaotic White House policy clouding the next four years i...

Economic March 19, 2025

Jessica Racovali has a solid foundation in construction, growing with Dufferin Concrete

Life and career came full circle for third generation concrete sector member Jes...

Labour March 19, 2025

EllisDon’s Slater committed to safety after switch from health care to construction

Moving from a career in the health rehabilitation field to one in construction m...

Labour March 18, 2025

Carney says U.S. must stop ‘disrespectful’ comments before comprehensive talks

LONDON — Prime Minister Mark Carney says United States President Donald Trump wi...

Government March 18, 2025

Premier Smith not sold on killing of consumer carbon tax, wants industrial levy plan

EDMONTON - Despite calling for its demise for years, Alberta Premier Danielle Sm...

Economic , Government , Infrastructure March 18, 2025

Cricket Canada consults experts after CEO charged with theft and fraud

CALGARY - Cricket Canada says it is "consulting with legal and governance expert...

Associations , Projects March 18, 2025

Poilievre says he’ll repeal carbon price law, including the industrial charge

OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said that he will repeal the entir...

Uncategorized March 18, 2025

Consultant, construction manager named for Kelowna long-term care home

KELOWNA, B.C. - A prime consultant and construction manager have been announced...

Government , Infrastructure , Projects March 18, 2025

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