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First Notice: Edmonton fights germs with push-plates; Manitoba winter roadbuilding; Groningen Declaration calls for climate change action

First Notice: Edmonton fights germs with push-plates; Manitoba winter roadbuilding; Groningen Declaration calls for climate change action

First Notice: Edmonton fights germs with push-plates; Manitoba winter roadbuilding; Groningen Declaration calls for climate change action

Edmonton installs push-plates to fight germs at transit centres The City of Edmonton is installing push-plates on entrance and exit swing doors at transit centres and LRT stations to fight the transmission of germs. Push-plate installation is rol...

Associations , Economic , Government , Projects January 22, 2021

First Notice: Quebec rapid housing; Oakville community; Groningen Declaration

First Notice: Quebec rapid housing; Oakville community; Groningen Declaration

Feds support Quebec rapid housing projects The federal government and t...

Government , Projects January 22, 2021

Massive funding announced for Mississauga transit projects

Massive funding announced for Mississauga transit projects

MISSISSAUGA, ONT. — Three levels of government are partnering to provide funding...

Government , Infrastructure January 22, 2021

‘A real seismic event’ – Canada reacts to Keystone decision

‘A real seismic event’ – Canada reacts to Keystone decision

News from the U.S. that President Joe Biden cancelled permitting for the Keyston...

Economic , Government , Infrastructure , Labour , Projects , US News January 22, 2021

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ICBA endorses Rustad’s BC Conservatives

ICBA endorses Rustad’s BC Conservatives

SURREY, B.C. – The Independent Contractors and Businesses Association of BC (ICB...

Associations , Government September 12, 2024

Alberta Premier Smith says she wants Calgary Green Line to proceed as first pitched

Alberta Premier Smith says she wants Calgary Green Line to proceed as first pitched

CALGARY, ALTA. - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she's committed to Calgary’...

Government , Infrastructure September 12, 2024

Ontario invests $26M to build new training centre at LiUNA 183 campus

Ontario invests $26M to build new training centre at LiUNA 183 campus

VAUGHAN, ONT. - A new training centre at LiUNA 183’s skilled trades training cam...

Associations , Government , Projects September 12, 2024

Legal Notes: Grenfell Fire report hammers U.K. construction

Legal Notes: Grenfell Fire report hammers U.K. construction

Seven years after the death of 72 residents in the horrific Grenfell Tower apart...

Government September 12, 2024

Labour shortage in construction among obstacles facing Ottawa’s housing plan: report

Labour shortage in construction among obstacles facing Ottawa’s housing plan: report

OTTAWA - A new report by Desjardins warns Ottawa's efforts to kickstart new hous...

Government , Labour September 12, 2024

Federal government transfers more than $33M to Saskatchewan through community building fund

Federal government transfers more than $33M to Saskatchewan through community building fund

REGINA – The federal government has transferred more than $33 million to the Pro...

Government , Infrastructure September 12, 2024

Innovation Saskatchewan puts $1.5 million towards Energy Innovation Hub

Innovation Saskatchewan puts $1.5 million towards Energy Innovation Hub

REGINA – Innovation Saskatchewan is providing $1.5 million in funding to the Pet...

Government , Technology September 12, 2024

Metro Vancouver board chair pushes back on calls for North Shore wastewater plant project info

Metro Vancouver board chair pushes back on calls for North Shore wastewater plant project info

NORTH VANCOUVER – Metro Vancouver board chair Mike Hurley insists the organizati...

Government , Projects September 11, 2024

Climate and Construction: Quebec launches investigation into illegal dumping of toxic soil

Climate and Construction: Quebec launches investigation into illegal dumping of toxic soil

The removal, transport and storage of excess soil from construction sites and re...

Government September 11, 2024

Remember the Sky on 9/11

Remember the Sky on 9/11

NEW YORK CITY - As the construction community across North America prepares to m...

Government , US News September 11, 2024

Passive House Canada secures grant to accelerate high-performance building standards

Passive House Canada secures grant to accelerate high-performance building standards

VICTORIA - Passive House Canada has been awarded a grant of $1.6 million over th...

Government September 11, 2024

Saskatchewan begins procurement process for two schools

Saskatchewan begins procurement process for two schools

REGINA – Both City Centre School in Saskatoon and Harbour Landing joint-use scho...

Government , Projects September 11, 2024

Federal, B.C. governments invest $20 million in Victoria roadwork

Federal, B.C. governments invest $20 million in Victoria roadwork

SAANICH, B.C. - The governments of Canada and British Columbia are investing $20...

Government , Infrastructure September 11, 2024

New standardized designs bring further flexibility for B.C. housing: Minister

New standardized designs bring further flexibility for B.C. housing: Minister

New housing designs may streamline and reduce costs for British Columbia’s homeo...

Government , Infrastructure September 11, 2024

Enwave commissions Deep Lake Water Cooling system expansion

Enwave commissions Deep Lake Water Cooling system expansion

Toronto’s celebrated Deep Lake Water Cooling (DLWC) System, already the largest...

Government , Infrastructure , Projects September 11, 2024

Canada launches legal challenges of U.S. softwood lumber duty increases

Canada launches legal challenges of U.S. softwood lumber duty increases

OTTAWA - The federal government says Canada will challenge recent increases to s...

Economic , Government September 10, 2024

Procurement Perspectives: Holding excessive quantities of inventory is costly

Procurement Perspectives: Holding excessive quantities of inventory is costly

Inventory management should be a large part of private and public sector procure...

Government September 10, 2024

Saskatchewan moves Battleford District Care Centre project to business case phase

Saskatchewan moves Battleford District Care Centre project to business case phase

BATTLEFORD, SASK. – The Government of Saskatchewan is moving the Battleford Dist...

Government , Projects September 10, 2024

TRREB supports policies in Provincial Planning Statement

TRREB supports policies in Provincial Planning Statement

TORONTO - The 2024 Ontario Provincial Planning Statement (PPS) was recently rele...

Associations , Government September 10, 2024

Industry Perspectives Op-Ed: Businesses need to start new schools to develop future employees who are ready to work

Industry Perspectives Op-Ed: Businesses need to start new schools to develop future employees who are ready to work

Talk to any business leader and you’ll hear it’s a daily problem: an owner or ma...

Government , Labour September 10, 2024

B.C. approves two new Langley schools, addition opens

B.C. approves two new Langley schools, addition opens

LANGLEY. B.C. – The Government of British Columbia has approved funding for a ne...

Government , Projects September 10, 2024

Burnaby defers construction of community centre replacement project

Burnaby defers construction of community centre replacement project

BURNABY, B.C. – Burnaby City Council voted Aug. 28 to defer construction of a ne...

Government , Projects September 9, 2024

Your top JOC headlines: Sept. 2 to 6

Your top JOC headlines: Sept. 2 to 6

Your top JOC headlines this week feature news Ledcor is at the helm for the firs...

Government , Infrastructure , Projects September 6, 2024

Your top DCN headlines: Sept. 2 to 6

Your top DCN headlines: Sept. 2 to 6

Your top DCN headlines this week cover news Kitchener, Ont. is building the gree...

Government , Infrastructure , Projects September 6, 2024

Sicamous bridge replacement set to begin despite late August truck collision

Sicamous bridge replacement set to begin despite late August truck collision

SICAMOUS, B.C. – Work on the replacement of the R.W. Bruhn Bridge in Sicamous, B...

Government , Infrastructure , Projects September 6, 2024

B.C. Election 2024: Construction leaders break down pre-election asks

B.C. Election 2024: Construction leaders break down pre-election asks

Two British Columbia construction industry leaders are advocating on several fro...

Associations , Government September 6, 2024

Regina marks halfway mark for construction season

Regina marks halfway mark for construction season

REGINA – The City of Regina is marking the halfway point of its construction sea...

Government , Infrastructure September 6, 2024

Durable Blockhouse Point Lighthouse in PEI designated for protection

Durable Blockhouse Point Lighthouse in PEI designated for protection

ROCKY POINT, PEI - The federal government has announced the designation of Block...

Government , Projects September 6, 2024

Construction gets underway on three Ontario Line stations

Construction gets underway on three Ontario Line stations

TORONTO - Ground has been broken on three future Ontario Line stations: King-Bat...

Government , Infrastructure , Projects September 6, 2024

Alberta invests $1.2 million in labour market research centre

Alberta invests $1.2 million in labour market research centre

EDMONTON – The Government of Alberta is putting more than $1.2 million towards a...

Government , Labour September 6, 2024

Caldwell FN to upgrade dyke

Caldwell FN to upgrade dyke

LEAMINGTON, ONT. - Caldwell First Nation of southwestern Ontario will upgrade th...

Government , Infrastructure , Projects September 6, 2024

B.C. will stand up to ‘unfair’ duties after sawmill closures: Forests minister

B.C. will stand up to ‘unfair’ duties after sawmill closures: Forests minister

British Columbia's forests minister says the province will fight against "unfair...

Economic , Government September 5, 2024

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Saskatchewan to spend $1.92 million on two skilled trades centres

Saskatchewan to spend $1.92 million on two skilled trades centres

REGINA, SASK. – The government of Saskatchewan is allocating $1.92 million in fu...

Government , Labour September 2, 2024

Canada’s first-ever tsunami evacuation tower built at Haida Gwaii school

Canada’s first-ever tsunami evacuation tower built at Haida Gwaii school

MASSET, B.C. – Students in Masset, B.C. will soon learn in a safer school that i...

Projects September 5, 2024

Ledcor leads off with first phase of $2B Alberta Highway 3 twinning

Ledcor leads off with first phase of $2B Alberta Highway 3 twinning

Ledcor Highways Ltd. is leading off work on the first of eight phases planned to...

Infrastructure , Projects September 5, 2024

Kitchener building greenest rec facility in Canada

Kitchener building greenest rec facility in Canada

Shovels are in the ground for a massive new, $144-million, multi-purpose indoor...

Infrastructure September 5, 2024

Work begins on Eglinton Crosstown West Extension’s elevated guideway

Work begins on Eglinton Crosstown West Extension’s elevated guideway

The elevated guideway project, part of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension (EC...

Infrastructure September 6, 2024

Durham re-envisions 30-km hydro corridor

Durham re-envisions 30-km hydro corridor

A master planning exercise undertaken for a 30-kilometre hydro corridor in Ontar...

Infrastructure September 4, 2024

Ontario invests $26M to build new training centre at LiUNA 183 campus

Ontario invests $26M to build new training centre at LiUNA 183 campus

VAUGHAN, ONT. - A new training centre at LiUNA 183’s skilled trades training cam...

Associations , Government , Projects September 12, 2024

Some cool thinking needed after Vancouver wood-frame construction site fire

Some cool thinking needed after Vancouver wood-frame construction site fire

On Aug. 6, a fire broke out at a six-storey wood-frame rental apartment building...

OH&S September 9, 2024

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