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Construction Milestone Achieved for New Prince Albert Victoria Hospital

4 months ago

Construction Milestone Achieved for New Prince Albert Victoria Hospital

The New Prince Albert Victoria Hospital project has reached the halfway mark, with significant advancements in construction and a projected completion date in spring 2028.

WorkSafeBC Reports Financial Strength but Warns of Potential Premium Rate Increases Amid Economic Challenges

4 months ago

WorkSafeBC Reports Financial Strength but Warns of Potential Premium Rate Increases Amid Economic Challenges

WorkSafeBC's 2025 Annual Report highlights a strong financial position but cautions about rising claim costs and potential premium rate increases due to economic uncertainties.

Metro Vancouver Implements Stage 3 Water Restrictions Amid Supply Tunnel Construction

4 months ago

Metro Vancouver Implements Stage 3 Water Restrictions Amid Supply Tunnel Construction

Metro Vancouver is set to enforce Stage 3 water restrictions starting June 8 due to high water usage and ongoing construction of a water supply tunnel.

Two Companies Fined $145,000 After Workplace Fatality in Warwick, Ontario

4 months ago

Two Companies Fined $145,000 After Workplace Fatality in Warwick, Ontario

A tragic workplace incident involving a front-end loader results in significant fines for Agro Acres and contractor Nick De Jong.

Melissa Ruck Receives Field Operations Excellence Award at Women in Construction Gala

4 months ago

Melissa Ruck Receives Field Operations Excellence Award at Women in Construction Gala

Melissa Ruck of Gillam has been awarded the Field Operations Excellence Award at the inaugural Women in Construction Awards, recognizing her leadership and contributions in the construction industry.

Stafford and DBS Developments Launch Partnership for New Rental Tower in Toronto

4 months ago

Stafford and DBS Developments Launch Partnership for New Rental Tower in Toronto

Stafford and DBS Developments have partnered to construct a new rental tower in Toronto's Yonge and Sheppard neighbourhood, featuring 524 units and designed by Turner Fleischer Architects.

Auditor General Critiques NB Power Over Power Plant Shortcuts

4 months ago

Auditor General Critiques NB Power Over Power Plant Shortcuts

New Brunswick's auditor general criticizes NB Power for bypassing governance processes in the development of a new power plant, risking millions in penalties.

Ontario's Housing Crisis: A Call for Structural Reform

4 months ago

Ontario's Housing Crisis: A Call for Structural Reform

Ontario's housing market faces a significant structural crisis driven by long-standing policy failures. With housing starts plummeting and affordability ratios soaring, experts call for urgent reforms to restore balance to the market.

Construction Begins on Camosun College's First Student Housing Project

4 months ago

Construction Begins on Camosun College's First Student Housing Project

Camosun College's Lansdowne campus is set to welcome its first student housing facility, with construction officially underway on a six-storey building that will provide 429 beds and various amenities.

Diane Gray Honored with CentrePort Canada Footprint Award for Transformative Leadership

4 months ago

Diane Gray Honored with CentrePort Canada Footprint Award for Transformative Leadership

Diane Gray, the founding president and CEO of CentrePort Canada, has received the second annual CentrePort Canada Footprint Award for her significant contributions to the development of North America's largest trimodal inland port, a project that promises to boost Manitoba's economy substantially.

Saskatchewan's Infrastructure Investment Hits $30 Billion Amid Industry Concerns

4 months ago

Saskatchewan's Infrastructure Investment Hits $30 Billion Amid Industry Concerns

The Saskatchewan government is set to meet its $30 billion infrastructure investment goal by 2030, despite criticisms from industry leaders about slow contract rollouts and rising debt concerns.

Groundbreaking Ceremony Marks Start of Geraldton Main Street Rehabilitation Project

4 months ago

Groundbreaking Ceremony Marks Start of Geraldton Main Street Rehabilitation Project

The Municipality of Greenstone has commenced construction on the Geraldton Main Street Rehabilitation Project, backed by significant provincial investment aimed at improving connectivity for northern communities.