Economic

New Democrats turn minority into majority in British Columbia election

The New Democrats won a majority government in the British Columbia election on...

Government October 25, 2020

Ford calls for talks in Caledonia occupation, condemns violence

CALEDONIA, ONT. — Premier Doug Ford is calling for Indigenous demonstrators oc...

Government , Projects October 23, 2020

1,000-Word Chart: U.S. Initial Jobless Claims – as of October 17, 2020

Due to its complexity, much of the subject matter concerning the economy require...

Economic , US News October 23, 2020

First Notice: SNC-Lavalin supports Texas; big week for ACEC-Canada; shelter in Iqualuit

  SNC-Lavalin secures Texas transportation contract SNC-Lavalin announced...

Associations , Economic , Government , Projects October 23, 2020

Industry Perspectives Op-Ed: Community Benefits Agreements and economic recovery

  This is the fourth in a series of Industry Perspectives Op-Ed columns wh...

Government , Infrastructure , Labour October 23, 2020

$26 million office and warehouse complex in the works for Seaspan Victoria Shipyards

From the roadway it doesn't look like much, a vacant piece of scrub land with so...

Projects October 23, 2020

Your top JOC headlines: Oct. 19 to 23

The top JOC headlines this week provide some last minute information heading int...

Government , Infrastructure , Labour , Projects October 23, 2020

Judge grants permanent injunction against demonstrators in Indigenous land dispute

CALEDONIA, ONT. — An Ontario judge has ordered demonstrators to permanently leav...

Government , Projects October 23, 2020

Feds contribute $1.2M for production of wood products for automotive parts

TORONTO — Toronto-based GreenNano Technologies Inc. is on the receiving end of $...

Government October 23, 2020

North American Construction awarded Ontario mine earthworks job

ACHESON, ALTA. — North American Construction Group (NACG) recently announced it...

Projects , Resource October 23, 2020

OAPC publishes durable pavement fact sheets

MISSISSAUGA, ONT. — The Ontario Asphalt Pavement Council (OAPC) has released all...

Associations October 23, 2020

Confirmed COVID-19 case onsite, what do you do?

Panic. Fear. Misinformation. These are the issues experienced on a construction...

Associations , OH&S October 23, 2020

Kaneff launches two towers in Mississauga City Centre

MISSISSAUGA, ONT. — Kaneff Group of Companies hosted a private event Oct. 16 to...

Projects October 23, 2020

Special to the DCN/JOC: eDiscovery Preparedness Part 3 — Data mapping

  This is the third article in a series that explores practical tools and...

Economic , Others October 23, 2020

Pontarini’s flatiron design honours industrial past

Elad Canada has unveiled the design for the signature tower at its Galleria on t...

Projects October 23, 2020

Your top DCN headlines: Oct. 19 to 23

The top DCN headlines this week cover several breaking news items, including new...

Associations , Government , Labour , Others , Projects October 23, 2020

Biden calls for ‘transition’ from oil, GOP sees opening

Democrat Joe Biden's debate remarks that he would “transition” away from the oil...

Government , Resource , US News October 23, 2020

Tennessee factory to become GM’s third electric vehicle plant

DETROIT — General Motors plans to spend $2 billion to convert its Spring Hill, T...

Economic , Projects , US News October 23, 2020

Three Site C workers test positive for COVID-19

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. - Three Site C dam workers have tested positive for COVID-19...

Infrastructure , OH&S October 22, 2020

Proposed legislation aims to fast track construction of major infrastructure projects

TORONTO — The provincial government is introducing the Ontario Rebuilding and Re...

Government , Infrastructure October 22, 2020

York Police lay seven charges against Bondfield CEO John Aquino

AURORA, ONT. — Late last month, York Regional Police laid seven criminal charges...

Government October 22, 2020

EllisDon ups reward to $50,000, imposes extra measures at Michael Garron site following racist acts

TORONTO — Following multiple acts of racism over the past several months at the...

OH&S , Others , Projects October 22, 2020

CIB executive offers insights into $2B retrofit spend

Panellists speaking at a recent green building webinar made a powerful case that...

Economic , Government , Projects October 22, 2020

First Notice: Design-Build insights; IFAB on the move; Morley Hoppner alliance

  Design-Build conference launches today Today is day one of the Canadian...

Economic , Government , Resource October 22, 2020

Manitoba completes bridge in West St. Paul

WEST ST. PAUL, MAN. — Manitoba officials recently announced they have wrapped up...

Infrastructure October 22, 2020

Surrey buys land for future parks, facilities

SURREY, B.C. — Surrey, B.C. officials have approved a seven-acre land purchase f...

Government October 22, 2020

Deal with Sc’ianew First Nation paves way for spill response infrastructure

Western Canada Marine Response Corporation (WCMRC) has signed agreements with th...

Infrastructure , Resource October 22, 2020

Alberta government puts $21.1 million towards Airdrie interchange

AIRDRIE, ALTA. — The Alberta government is investing $21.1 million to build a ne...

Government , Infrastructure October 22, 2020

PCA announces new Ontario director of public affairs

TORONTO — The Progressive Contractors Association of Canada (PCA) recently annou...

Associations October 22, 2020

Global net zero housing is already possible, finds new study

VICTORIA, B.C. — A new study from international construction experts and scholar...

Projects October 22, 2020

Newfoundland and Labrador communities receive asset management support

OTTAWA — The Government of Canada is investing over $125,000 in three Newfoundla...

Government October 22, 2020

New sports multiplex to be built in Gander

GANDER, N.L. — A new sport multiplex facility which includes a FIFA regulation-s...

Infrastructure October 22, 2020

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