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Canada announces measures to retaliate against U.S. steel, aluminum tariffs
OTTAWA — Canada is taking steps to protect the steel and aluminum industries wit...
Government
Carney’s contentious major projects bill clears committee
OTTAWA — Running roughshod over the environment. Spawning the next Idle No More...
Government
Last survivor of Second Narrows bridge collapse marks 67th anniversary
VANCOUVER — Ironworker Lucien Lessard, now 96, still remembers falling from the...
OH&S
Petrie addendum offers more confusion than clarity on claims suppression
The Petrie April 2025 addendum report alleging WorkSafeBC (WSBC) ignores compani...
OH&S
Concrete connections: Pattullo Bridge project’s first Indigenous art installation
SURREY, B.C. — People travelling under the new Highway 17-Old Yale Road overpass...
Infrastructure
Teck receives provincial certificate for to extend B.C. Interior copper mine
VANCOUVER — Vancouver-based mining company Teck Resources says it has received a...
Resource
Construction sector ramping up tech investments to address labour gap: KPMG survey
TORONTO — A new survey says most Canadian construction companies are still copin...
Economic
Carney guided the G7 through the ‘diplomatic Rockies,’ says expert
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney pulled off a successful performance hosting...
Government
Oilfield equipment supplier penalized $126,000 after worker seriously injured
EDMONTON - TAQA Drilling Solutions Inc. pleaded guilty to one charge under Alber...
OH&S
The stunning 21st century transformation of London’s historic Kings Cross
Kings Cross in central London is one the best known areas of Britain. With a 20...
Projects
Building permit growth up 31.5 per cent in Saskatchewan
REGINA - Statistics Canada's latest figures indicate a 31.5 per cent increase fr...
Government , Infrastructure , Projects
Report on B.C. port turmoil backs right to strike, rebuffing essential-service calls
VANCOUVER - The right of workers to strike and employers to lock them out should...
Government , Labour
Nominations open for Alberta infrastructure awards
EDMONTON — The Alberta government is looking to celebrate the design and constru...
Infrastructure
Vancouver parks board brings Canyon Creek back to the surface
VANCOUVER — A long-hidden urban stream in Spanish Banks Beach Park has been brou...
Resource
New 24-storey rental project breaks ground in Calgary’s Beltline District
CALGARY, ALTA. — GWL Realty Advisors has broken ground on a new rental tower at...
Projects
Doer honoured with inaugural CentrePort Canada Footprint Award
WINNIPEG — CentrePort Canada Inc. recently presented former Manitoba premier Gar...
Economic
Carney says Trump wants to reach economic, security deal with Canada within 30 days
KANANASKIS - The U.S. and Canada have agreed to reach a deal on a new economic a...
Uncategorized
Canada’s answer to perilous economic times is nation-building construction
Not surprisingly, due to the new stiff tariff penalties being imposed on most Ca...
Economic , Government , Infrastructure , Projects
UPDATE: Trump says trade deal with Canada achievable, he and Carney have ‘different concepts’
KANANASKIS - U.S. President Donald Trump says a deal to end his trade war with C...
Government
Geotechnical investigations underway for long-term solution to Taylor Bridge
TAYLOR, B.C. – B.C.’s Ministry of Transportation and Transit is conducting geote...
Infrastructure
CN Rail warns of ‘catastrophic impacts’ as it seeks anti-flood barrier in Jasper park
VANCOUVER — CN Rail warns flooding could have "catastrophic impacts" on cross-co...
Infrastructure
Metso breaks ground in Western Canada with new service centre in Prince George
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — Metso, which provides installation, commissioning, inspect...
Projects
Saanich council aims to advance RHFAC Gold in new B.C. buildings
RICHMOND, B.C. — The District of Saanich has passed a resolution looking to make...
Government
CIB, Scotiabank form $100M partnership for deep energy retrofits
TORONTO — The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) is expanding its Building Retrofi...
Projects
Latest Middle East escalation adds pressure to steel and aluminum costs
In an escalation overnight, Israel launched a missile barrage against key Irania...
Economic
Liberals under fire for rushing bill through Parliament to speed up resource projects
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government is coming under fire for seekin...
Government
Arcadis awarded digital asset management contract for Calgary
CALGARY, ALTA. — Arcadis recently announced it has been awarded a multiyear cont...
Infrastructure
B.C. chief says he’s ‘very concerned’ about bill to fast-track major projects
OTTAWA — The regional chief for British Columbia warns efforts by governments to...
Government
$30B in new investments needed to meet Canada’s critical mineral demand: report
TORONTO - A newly released report estimates Canada will need at least $30 billio...
Government , Projects , Resource
CLRA, Building Trades of Alberta reach four-year deal
EDMONTON - Alberta’s construction employers and building trades unions have agre...
Associations , Labour
JLL, Breakfast Club of Canada kick off 2025 campaign to fuel kids’ nutrition
MONTREAL — JLL has launched its 2025 campaign in support of Breakfast Club of Ca...
Resource
Ottawa’s GST rebate on new homes would save typical first-time buyer $27K: PBO
OTTAWA — The parliamentary budget officer says an eligible first-time homebuyer...