Labour
Fort McMurray mayor takes aim at rotational work camps
Fort McMurray mayor takes aim at rotational work camps
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Labour
Industry Voices Op-Ed: Why B.C.’s CBA just doesn’t measure up
Industry Voices Op-Ed columns reflect the opinion of the author and not...
Associations , Labour
Industry Voices Op-Ed: The truth about Community Benefit Agreements
Industry Voices Op-Ed columns reflect the opinion of the author and not...
Associations , Labour
Trudeau comment raises questions about referenced GBA+ program
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Government , Labour
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VICTORIA - The B.C. government says its capital spending program will reach its...
Government , Infrastructure
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Government
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
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
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
Yellowstone proceeds with river bridge replacement plan
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Infrastructure
Doug Ford announces $40M for Ontario auto sector plan
WOODBRIDGE, ONT. — Ontario Premier Doug Ford has announced $40 million over thre...
Economic , Government
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
Port Coquitlam offers one-stop services for contractors
The City of Port Coquitlam is making it easier for businesses, contractors and p...
Economic
Fort McMurray mayor takes aim at rotational work camps
Fort McMurray, Alta. city officials are proposing new rules that would attempt t...
Labour
PHOTO: Triple Tower Job
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Projects
SNC-Lavalin downgraded by debt rating agency
MONTREAL — Debt rating agency Standard & Poor’s has downgraded SNC-Lavalin G...
Economic
Feds seeking applicants for Gordie Howe bridge authority
OTTAWA — The federal government has announced it is seeking nominees to serve on...
Government , Infrastructure
Minnesota governor sides with environmentalists on pipeline
ST. PAUL, MINN. — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said recently his administration will...
Infrastructure
Smaller companies fear they will be unable to pass on carbon tax costs, survey finds
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Economic
Procurement Perspectives: Municipal proceedings related to confirming bylaws
I am often asked how policies, procedures and bylaws are adopted, related to the...
Government
Wind energy leaders convene at summit
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Resource
CCDC unveils ‘radically different’ IPD contract
Canadian construction lawyers will have to wrap their heads around radically for...
Government
TransCanada profit and revenue rise as oil and gas pipeline flows strengthen
CALGARY - Higher volumes from its growing stable of oil and gas pipelines in the...
Economic , Resource
VICA hosting wild west casino night for charity
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Associations
Germany barely avoids recession with zero growth
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Economic
Revolutionary War burial site uncovered during construction
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Projects
B.C. students to carve massive cedar canoe
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Projects
10 Mid-February Economic Nuggets
This Nuggets report is being written on Valentine’s Day, so let me begin...
Economic
Your top JOC headlines: Feb. 11 to 15
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Government , Infrastructure , OH&S , Projects
Your top DCN headlines: Feb. 11 to 15
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Associations , Government , Infrastructure , Projects , Technology
Three teams pre-qualify to compete for new Pattullo Bridge project
VICTORIA — The Province of British Columbia is one step closer to selecting the...
Infrastructure
France’s Vinci formally takes over Belgrade airport
BELGRADE, SERBIA — The airport division of French construction and concession co...
Economic
White House scrambles to find pots of money to use for wall
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Government , Infrastructure
Des Moines approves plan for new Riverfront Park
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Projects
Rail expansion through Port of Vancouver aimed at hiking imports from Asia
VANCOUVER — The federal government, CN Rail and the body that oversees trade thr...
Infrastructure
B.C. voices support for provincial mining industry
VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier John Horgan recently announced the provincia...
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