Economic

Plenary/PCL team named to build archives facility

GATINEAU, QUE. — Library and Archives Canada (LAC) has announced Plenary PCL Pro...

Projects February 20, 2019

Steelworkers cite Westray law in denouncing plea agreement

SUDBURY, ONT. — The United Steelworkers (USW) have issued a statement denouncing...

Labour February 20, 2019

Liberals announce partners to run skills development agency

OTTAWA — The federal Liberal government has named Ryerson University, The Confer...

Government , Labour February 20, 2019

Feds announce $20 million to reduce diesel use in remote Indigenous communities

WHITEHORSE — The federal government has announced $20 million in funding aimed a...

Government , Infrastructure February 20, 2019

CaGBC releases action plan to close skills gap for low-carbon building

A new Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) report provides an action plan to cl...

Labour February 20, 2019

Eight-storey timber build slated for Toronto’s Junction

Toronto-based Next Property Group is poised to break ground in June on an eight-...

Projects February 20, 2019

New West partnership provinces agree to procurement dispute rules

WINNIPEG - Provinces in the New West Partnership Trade Agreement (NWPTA) have ag...

Government , Infrastructure February 20, 2019

Alberta provides $200-million for new child mental health facility

EDMONTON - The Province of Alberta announced it will be building a new mental he...

Government , Projects February 20, 2019

Huu-ay-aht First Nation says Steelhead LNG pulls out of Vancouver Island project

ANACLA, B.C. - A Vancouver Island First Nation says a Vancouver-based liquefied...

Resource February 20, 2019

Three finalists named for Vancouver highway project

DELTA, B.C. - British Columbia’s Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure h...

Infrastructure February 20, 2019

North Shore wastewater plant to transform waste to usable resources

The new $700 million North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant (NSWWTP) will boast...

Projects February 20, 2019

Architecture expert points to new consideration of the digital city

An architectural expert wants a rethink of the technological transformation of t...

Projects , Technology February 20, 2019

Federal government digs deep for geothermal funding

ESTEVAN, SASK. - Ottawa is contributing more than $25 million towards Canada’s f...

Government , Projects February 20, 2019

Industry Voices Op-Ed: Streu’s assertions on CBAs ‘hard to swallow’

This column is in response to LMS Reinforcing Steel Group president and chief op...

Government , Infrastructure , Labour February 20, 2019

New St. Paul’s Hospital gets green light from provincial government

VANCOUVER - The British Columbia government says the replacement of St. Paul's H...

Government , Infrastructure February 20, 2019

B.C. budget hits record level of spending on capital construction projects: NDP

VICTORIA - The B.C. government says its capital spending program will reach its...

Government , Infrastructure February 19, 2019

BREAKING: Case thrown out against former SNC-Lavalin exec Stephane Roy

MONTREAL - A judge has thrown out fraud and bribery charges against a former SNC...

Government February 19, 2019

Sponsored Content: At 35 years, Scott Construction remains rooted in tradition, as it embraces future growth

The founder of Scott Construction, John C. Scott, laid out the company’s guiding...

Others February 19, 2019

Protesters across U.S. rail against Trump’s emergency, demand Congress act

WASHINGTON — Americans furious with President Donald Trump's latest gambit for f...

Government February 19, 2019

After a week away, SNC-Lavalin questions await MPs returning to Parliament

OTTAWA — The opposition parties are charging back into the House of Commons toda...

Government February 19, 2019

Yellowstone proceeds with river bridge replacement plan

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, WYO. — The National Park Service is moving ahead with...

Infrastructure February 19, 2019

Doug Ford announces $40M for Ontario auto sector plan

WOODBRIDGE, ONT. — Ontario Premier Doug Ford has announced $40 million over thre...

Economic , Government February 19, 2019

B.C. issues tender to four-lane section of Trans-Canada Highway

VICTORIA — The Government of British Columbia has announced a tender has been is...

Infrastructure February 19, 2019

Port Coquitlam offers one-stop services for contractors

The City of Port Coquitlam is making it easier for businesses, contractors and p...

Economic February 19, 2019

Fort McMurray mayor takes aim at rotational work camps

Fort McMurray, Alta. city officials are proposing new rules that would attempt t...

Labour February 19, 2019

PHOTO: Triple Tower Job

Work progresses on Mabelle Avenue for the Residence of Islington Terrace in Etob...

Projects February 19, 2019

SNC-Lavalin downgraded by debt rating agency

MONTREAL — Debt rating agency Standard & Poor’s has downgraded SNC-Lavalin G...

Economic February 19, 2019

Feds seeking applicants for Gordie Howe bridge authority

OTTAWA — The federal government has announced it is seeking nominees to serve on...

Government , Infrastructure February 19, 2019

Minnesota governor sides with environmentalists on pipeline

ST. PAUL, MINN. — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said recently his administration will...

Infrastructure February 19, 2019

Smaller companies fear they will be unable to pass on carbon tax costs, survey finds

OTTAWA — A large proportion of small- and medium-sized businesses soon to be sub...

Economic February 19, 2019

Procurement Perspectives: Municipal proceedings related to confirming bylaws

I am often asked how policies, procedures and bylaws are adopted, related to the...

Government February 19, 2019

Wind energy leaders convene at summit

TORONTO — The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) recently held its O&...

Resource February 19, 2019

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