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From boom to bust: Alberta economy back in the red with $5.2-billion deficit budget
EDMONTON — Alberta’s finances, tied for generations to the steep peaks and sharp...
Economic
Vancouver council approves pause on supporting housing, housing minister disappointed
VANCOUVER — Vancouver's council has approved Mayor Ken Sim's plan to temporarily...
Government
Port Coquitlam’s third pothole blitz kicks off March 4 to 6
PORT COQUITLAM, B.C. — Some bumpy roads are about to get fixed. The City of Por...
Infrastructure
Construction underway on La Crete Maternity and Community Health Centre
LA CRETE, ALTA. — Work is progressing on the new La Crete Maternity and Communit...
Projects
Canadian Concrete Expo speaker describes ‘next generation’ of precast wall panels
Using less concrete and more insulation to reduce energy use, the “next generati...
Resource
Manitoba prosecutors take second look, say no charges coming in construction project
WINNIPEG — Manitoba prosecutors have decided, for a second time, to not pursue c...
Government
B.C. looks at ‘coalition of willing’ to expand trade within Canada, premier says
VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby says provinces and territories "ne...
Government
White House says tariffs moving forward but there’s still room for negotiation
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said again Wednesday he plans to hit Ca...
US News
Mattamy Homes commits $250,000 to NAIT, SAIT for skilled trades initiatives
CALGARY, ALTA. — Homebuilder Mattamy Homes has announced a $250,000 contribution...
Labour
Keystone XL redux? Trump says he wants defunct oil pipeline back from the dead
CALGARY — U.S. President Donald Trump says he'd like to see the Keystone XL pipe...
US News
Provinces have roughly $100B at hand for tariff relief, Desjardins estimates
OTTAWA — Canada's provincial governments have enough fiscal firepower to respond...
Economic
Trump directs government to consider possible tariffs on copper
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump recently directed the government to consider...
Resource
Concrete floor expert highlights duties under new standard
In a far-reaching presentation at the recent Canadian Concrete Expo in Mississau...
Resource
Liberal leadership candidates pitch plans to confront Trump in English debate
MONTREAL — The state of the Canadian economy and U.S. President Donald Trump's t...
Government
New WorkSafeBC bulletin focuses on how to reduce the risk of crane rigging failures
VANCOUVER — It’s no secret crane rigging failures have caused and can cause seri...
OH&S
Alberta government to spend $180M for involuntary addiction treatment centres
CALGARY — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government plans to spend $180...
Projects
B.C. Opposition Leader Rustad wants to hit U.S. with ‘carbon tax’ on coal shipments
VICTORIA — British Columbia Opposition Leader John Rustad is proposing a "carbon...
Government
Québec developer plans thousands of zero carbon apartments
Québec businesswoman Natalie Voland, president of Montréal developer Gestion Imm...
Resource
Trump says Canada and Mexico tariffs are ‘going forward’ with more import taxes to come
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Monday that his tariffs on Canada and M...
US News
BCCA launches ‘No Time to Wait’ campaign for immediate action on prompt payment
VANCOUVER — B.C. is one of the last jurisdictions to make any major movement on...
Government
Third generating unit online at Site C
FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — The $16 billion Site C megaproject reached another milesto...
Infrastructure
Regina’s first-ever Ronald McDonald House gets a funding boost
REGINA — The Government of Saskatchewan has announced it will provide $6.5 milli...
Projects
APN2025: Building for People conference taking place in March
VANCOUVER – The Rick Hansen Foundation has announced the 2025 Accessibility Prof...
Projects
National crisis not a time to further own interests: BC Building Trades
Ryan Bruce with the Christian Labour Association of Canada (CLAC) made a number...
Labour
Saskatchewan Premier Moe travelling to Washington again to push against tariff threat
REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is travelling to Washington, D.C., again...
Government
B.C. earthquake triggers concerns over sporadic alerts from national warning system
VANCOUVER - Some residents in southwestern British Columbia are sounding the ala...
Government , Infrastructure
Alberta transportation minister urges feds to take action on megaprojects
EDMONTON — Alberta Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors Devin Drees...
Infrastructure
Public open to provide input on Metro Vancouver 2026 budget and five-year financial plan
METRO VANCOUVER — Residents are being invited to share their perspectives for Me...
Government
As economy shifts, Saskatchewan reverts to Tier 1 for homebuilding energy efficiency requirements
REGINA — Due to shifting national priorities, increasing prices and a renewed fo...
Government
Canada can legally challenge tariffs, but will Trump fall in line with the ruling?
OTTAWA — If U.S. President Donald Trump imposes tariffs on Canadian goods as he’...
Government
Women in Concrete panellists address achieving a fair and equitable workplace
The challenges women in construction face, the obstacles that have been overcome...
Labour
GWLRA to take on Princess Auto warehouse design-build in Balzac
BALZAC, ALTA. — GWL Realty Advisors (GWLRA) has announced it will be taking on t...