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Worker pinned in trench by excavator rescued
OSHAWA, ONT. — A construction worker trapped in a trench in Oshawa has been resc...
OH&S
No Surprise that the Nation’s Highest Incomes are in High-tech Hubs
Since new tariffs will soon be making some consumer goods more expensive, it&rs...
Economic
Corruption trial begins in Buffalo Billion case
NEW YORK — A former president of the State University of New York's Polytechnic...
Government , Projects
Firm fined for illegally removing Native American relics
NASHVILLE — A Kentucky firm is being fined more than $15,000 for illegally excav...
Projects
Highway 97 bridges to be built as part of flood mitigation efforts
CHETWYND, B.C. — B.C.’s Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure has identi...
Infrastructure
Federal government partners with Athabasca Health Authority to build women’s shelter
BLACK LAKE, SASK. — The Canadian government is partnering with the Athabasca Hea...
Government , Projects
Aecon team awarded Bruce Power contract
TORONTO — Aecon, with joint venture partners SNC-Lavalin and AECOM, have been aw...
Economic , Infrastructure
Waterloo zero carbon project wins green building award
TORONTO — Canada’s first building to earn Zero Carbon Building — Design certific...
Projects
Winnipeg landscaper wins Manitoba sustainability award
WINNIPEG — Manitoba Sustainable Development has announced the winners of the Man...
Projects
World Cup has divisive legacy for Russia’s environment
KALININGRAD, RUSSIA — October Island was considered to some “a little corner of...
Government , Infrastructure
U.S. contractors warn of impact of steel, aluminum tariffs on costs
ARLINGTON, VA. — U.S. construction costs accelerated in May, with steep increase...
Economic , Government , Resource
Procurement Perspectives: Electronic tendering gaining traction after many years
For over a decade government has been trying to move to an exclusive electronic...
Government , Technology
Review gives IO high marks, identif ies threat
The latest Track Record report assessing Infrastructure Ontario (IO) project ove...
Infrastructure , Projects
CHARS unites science, technology with Inuit knowledge
When the Montreal-based joint venture of EVOQ Architecture and NFOE was retained...
Projects , Technology
B.C. to spend $550 million on Indigenous housing over next decade
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. - The provincial government says B.C. is the first province...
Government , Projects
“Have to get through us first”: Notley attacks United Conservatives in speech
CALGARY - In a campaign-style speech to party supporters, Alberta Premier Rachel...
Government
Crane operators off the job in Quebec, protesting new training rules
MONTREAL — Crane operators are off the job today across Quebec, angry over new p...
Labour
A Dozen Mid-June Economic Nuggets − With a Focus on Incomes and Inflation
In response to a national unemployment rate that is presently as low as it has...
Economic
Bullying and harassment a barrier to success
According to the provincial government, B.C. will need to fill about 59,000 jobs...
Labour , OH&S
Indigenous protesters in Washington declare Trans Mountain won’t be built
Vancouver - Cedar George-Parker remembers the moment he decided to devote his li...
Government , Resource
Coming attractions: LA Rams tour their palatial new stadium
INGLEWOOD, CALIF. — After Jared Goff tipped back his hard hat and swung his arm...
Infrastructure , Projects
CREA cuts home sales forecast, May sales down 16.2 per cent
OTTAWA — The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) is lowering its national ho...
Economic
PHOTO: Forging a Foundation
Soon a new condominium tower will rise near Vancouver’s BC Place, but for now Th...
Projects
Peter Bros. relies on Roadtec for B.C. highway rehabilitation needs
Peter Bros. Construction Ltd. is a paving contractor located in Penticton, B.C....
Technology
Road construction equipment manufacturer moving forward while returning to its roots
Dynapac is an international leader in road construction equipment manufacturing...
Economic , Technology
Implementation plan approved for new Ottawa Central Library
OTTAWA — The City of Ottawa’s Finance and Economic Development Committee recentl...
Projects
Mississauga proposes COR certification for contractors
MISSISSAUGA, ONT. — City of Mississauga staff recently brought forward a report...
Government
Nobu complex in Toronto to include integrated hotel, residences and restaurant
TORONTO — Celebrity chef Nobu Matsuhisa and actor Robert De Niro were in Toronto...
Projects
PHOTO: Vida Condo Crew
Work continues high up on the Vida condos in the Bayview Village area of Toronto...
Projects
P3 sector drives forward to improve practices: Romoff and McKendrick
Canada’s public-private partnership (P3) players may have undertaken some 276 P3...
Associations
Supreme Court will not hear drug testing appeal involving oilsands workers
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear a union's appeal of a key rul...
Uncategorized
Runaway bulldozer smashes into home, injures operator
SCRANTON, PA. — A runaway bulldozer has smashed into a home in Pennsylvania, inj...