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B.C. NDP fast-tracking end of consumer carbon tax, Eby says gas to drop 17 cents
VICTORIA — British Columbia's government was fast-tracking the end of its consum...
Government
Federal party leaders continue campaigning as more Trump tariffs loom
OTTAWA — Party leaders are likely to receive questions about Canada-U.S. relatio...
Government
Winnipeg boasts benefits of pricy new street extension
The estimated price tag of the westward extension of Chief Peguis Trail (CPT) ha...
Infrastructure
Carney promises homebuilding program, Poilievre pitches national energy corridor
OTTAWA — Liberal Leader Mark Carney promised March 31 to get the federal governm...
Government
Tariffs could lead to 160,000 job losses in second quarter: Conference Board
TORONTO — The Conference Board of Canada says U.S. tariff pressure will likely m...
Economic
BuildForce: Quebec anticipated to stabilize across all sectors
It may not be completely smooth sailing for Quebec, but its projected forecast f...
Economic
Ontario regions complementing or competing with each other? BuildForce explains
BuildForce Canada has unveiled its predictions for Ontario in its 2025–2034 Cons...
Economic
57 associations launch Construction for Canadians campaign as part of federal election
VANCOUVER — A united national effort has been launched by 57 construction associ...
Associations
EV-ready parking spots should be required in new apartment builds: report
TORONTO — New multi-unit buildings across Canada should be required to make thei...
Projects
Canadian GC safety council to ‘set new benchmarks for the industry’
Canada’s leading general contractors have joined forces in an effort to reduce s...
OH&S
Eyes warily turn to next round of U.S. tariffs during second week of federal election
OTTAWA — The second week of the federal election campaign is underway, with a fr...
Government
Some Atlantic provinces relying on residential, others need major projects to thrive: BuildForce
BuildForce Canada has released its 2025–2034 Construction and Maintenance Lookin...
Economic
An office transformed: Boutique hotel coming to downtown Vancouver
VANCOUVER — Germain Hotels and Reliance Properties have announced they are partn...
Projects
What is the future for Alberta’s Upper Smoky region?
GRANDE PRAIRIE, ALTA. — Located in west-central Alberta, Upper Smoky covers more...
Resource
P.E.I. Mr. Plumber owner says women ‘will change the trade, one person at a time’
Business owner Tracy Croucher doesn’t take it personally when customers ask to s...
Labour
DiversiTrade’s Loney a shining example of pride in construction
When electrician Jessica Loney came out as a gender-diverse transwoman in 2019,...
Labour
Union programs and strong supports drawing women to trades
Unions, with their strong sense of inclusion and programs, are drawing in more a...
Labour
UPDATE: Canada, U.S. to negotiate new economic, security relationship after election, says Carney
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada and the U.S. will begin comprehe...
Government
‘Wrong direction’: B.C. Chamber of Commerce latest group to decry tariff bill
VICTORIA — Proposed legislation in British Columbia to give the cabinet sweeping...
Infrastructure
Prime Minister Mark Carney hosting a meeting with Canada’s premiers today
OTTAWA — For the second day in a row, Liberal Leader Mark Carney has been pulled...
Government
Winners announced at 33rd Georgie Awards
BURNABY, B.C. — Oh, the homes you'll see! And the awards that were won! The Ca...
Projects
Small portion of parkade collapses at Kamloops’ City Gardens development
KAMLOOPS, B.C. — Earlier this month a small area of the top of the north parkade...
OH&S
Edmonton economic boom keeping construction industry busy
In a recent end-of-year report, the development services department of the City...
Economic
Construction begins on new gold mine in northern Manitoba
LYNN LAKE, MAN. — Ground has broken on a gold mining project in northern Manitob...
Resource
Fengate Real Estate president outlines current condo market, pivot to rental
Jaime McKenna is optimistic the residential development industry in Toronto has...
Economic
Alberta Premier Smith rejects criticism U.S. meetings amount to treason
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, dressed in red and white and quoting...
Government
New U.S. auto tariffs to devastate sector, raise consumer costs: industry
OTTAWA — Canadian auto industry leaders say the latest tariffs announced by U.S....
Economic
Trump’s auto tariffs derail Carney’s federal election campaign plans
OTTAWA — Liberal Leader Mark Carney is back in Ottawa today to deal with the fal...
Government
BILD Edmonton’s Best New Community Award goes to Mattamy Homes for Hearthstone
EDMONTON — Mattamy Homes’ Hearthstone community located in Sherwood Park, Alta.,...
Projects
New mixed-use tower joins renovated heritage buildings in Winnipeg’s Exchange District
The first new tower to be built in many years in Winnipeg’s historic Exchange Di...
Projects
Nearly 30,000 homes demolished in Metro Vancouver since 2012: Report
VANCOUVER — A new report is shedding light into the number of single-family home...
Economic
12 B.C. First Nations receive funding for clean-energy projects
VICTORIA — Twelve First Nations throughout B.C. are receiving provincial funding...