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Growing Up Modern: The Life and Designs of A.J. Donahue
Growing Up Modern: The Life and Designs of A.J. Donahue
While not one of the big names in architecture, Arthur James Donahue, known to friends as A.J., Jim and James, is worth knowing about, and the Winnipeg Architecture Foundation’s newest online exhibit is here to help. Donahue was born to a wealthy family...
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Letter to the Editor: It’s not enough to close the labour gap — We need to close the skills gap
To the Editor, As the Canadian government moves ahead its plans to buil...
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Party leaders make promises on job skills training
OTTAWA — The main federal parties campaigned in the Montreal area Tuesday (April...
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CHBA-BC adopts Twin Lions Contracting’s Spring Break Work Placement program
VANCOUVER — Twin Lions Contracting’s Spring Break Work Placement Program is now...
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Growing Up Modern: The Life and Designs of A.J. Donahue
While not one of the big names in architecture, Arthur James Donahue, known to f...
Labour
Letter to the Editor: It’s not enough to close the labour gap — We need to close the skills gap
To the Editor, As the Canadian government moves ahead its plans to buil...
Labour
Party leaders make promises on job skills training
OTTAWA — The main federal parties campaigned in the Montreal area Tuesday (April...
Labour
CHBA-BC adopts Twin Lions Contracting’s Spring Break Work Placement program
VANCOUVER — Twin Lions Contracting’s Spring Break Work Placement Program is now...
Labour
B.C. celebrates construction and skilled trades month
VICTORIA — Now in its eighth year, B.C.’s Construction and Skilled Trades Month...
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P.E.I. Mr. Plumber owner says women ‘will change the trade, one person at a time’
owner Tracy Croucher doesn’t take it personally when customers ask to s...
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DiversiTrade’s Loney a shining example of pride in construction
When electrician Jessica Loney came out as a gender-diverse transwoman in 2019,...
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Union programs and strong supports drawing women to trades
Unions, with their strong sense of inclusion and programs, are drawing in more a...
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More B.C. women hitting the road for roadbuilding
The BC Construction Association (BCCA) says an increasing number of women are wo...
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Canada’s Women of Asphalt paving the way to connections
Since rolling out in 2024, the Canadian branch of the U.S.-based Women of Asphal...
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Not Joe…Joette: RJC Engineers’ Decore a champion for diversity
For Joette Decore, executive principal at RJC Engineers in Edmonton, working in...
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CLRA working with government to bolster labour shortage during uncertain times
Alberta stands at a pivotal crossroads. With $22 billion in planned energy sect...
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Ashleigh Kaliszuk: Have camera, will travel
Ashleigh Kaliszuk, the owner/operator of Construct YEG is one of the few constru...
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Jessica Racovali has a solid foundation in construction, growing with Dufferin Concrete
Life and career came full circle for third generation concrete sector member Jes...
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EllisDon’s Slater committed to safety after switch from health care to construction
Moving from a career in the health rehabilitation field to one in construction m...
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Breaking many barriers: Smart Density co-founder tackles housing diversity
Naama Blonder has put issues such as improved housing costs and increased housin...
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LEAP Sisterhood at Work panel emphasizes flexibility and balance for women in construction
While women have made substantial gains in the workplace, a group of female cons...
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Ironworkers Local 97 calls for ‘immediate end’ to Temporary Foreign Worker program
OTTAWA — Uncertainty and the threat of looming tariffs against Canada by U.S. Pr...
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CAF celebrates continuing efforts to advance equity in the skilled trades
OTTAWA — March 8 is International Women’s Day (IWD) and in recognition of the da...
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P.E.I. may be small but the future is bright for men and women in roofing
Karolyn Willis got her start in construction at an early age. The Prince Edward...
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Taking the LEAP: VRCA announces Women in Construction Conference 2025
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA), in partnersh...
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‘Dynamic’ response needed to address construction’s lingering labour shortage: Buildex panel
Progress continues in attracting workers to the construction industry, but more...
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Women in Construction Week: Together we rise
TORONTO – Since 1998 the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) h...
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Mattamy Homes commits $250,000 to NAIT, SAIT for skilled trades initiatives
CALGARY, ALTA. — Homebuilder Mattamy Homes has announced a $250,000 contribution...
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National crisis not a time to further own interests: BC Building Trades
Ryan Bruce with the Christian Labour Association of Canada (CLAC) made a number...
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Women in Concrete panellists address achieving a fair and equitable workplace
The challenges women in construction face, the obstacles that have been overcome...
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Black History Month: EllisDon announces inaugural VIBE Award
TORONTO — EllisDon’s newly launched inaugural VIBE Award is an initiative meant...
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Black History Month: Celebrating leadership and legacy
Every February Canadians celebrate Black History Month with a variety of events...
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Industry Perspectives Op-Ed: A lesser-known trade
Working in the trades can provide a life of adventure and excitement along with...
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Winnipeg Construction Association reiterates urgent need to reinstate 2:1 apprenticeship ratio
The Winnipeg Construction Association (WCA) wants Manitoba to reinstate a 2:1 ap...
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Alberta celebrates WorldSkills competitors
EDMONTON — Six competitors from Alberta who represented Canada at the 47th World...
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Saskatchewan high school students now have more oil and gas industry opportunities
REGINA — The Saskatchewan government is reporting three additional energy compan...
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Red tape cuts must apply to all projects, not just government favourites: ICBA
SURREY. B.C. — B.C.’s recently tabled Infrastructure Projects Act is getting som...
Associations
Industry Perspectives Op-Ed: Broadening our view of safety systems in the construction sector
As we mark Construction Safety Week 2025, it’s a time to reflect not just on the...
OH&S
Contractor selection for $211M Cambie Street Bridge rehab will happen by year’s end
A contractor will be selected by the end of this year for major rehabilitation a...
Infrastructure
Capital Power focused on closing $3-billion U.S. power plant deal
OHIO — The chief executive of Capital Power Corp. said a key focus in the months...
Economic
Mental Health Week 2025: Looking beyond the surface
TORONTO — The Canadian Mental Health Association says living with a mental healt...
OH&S
Construction stakeholders commit to working with new Carney government
National construction stakeholders say they believe the election of a new Libera...
Associations
Carney says he won’t make a pact with NDP, confirms King Charles to launch Parliament
OTTAWA — King Charles will visit Ottawa to deliver the speech from the throne at...
Government
Prime Minister Carney to meet with President Trump on Tuesday
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says he will travel to Washington, D.C. on T...