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5 months ago

Alberta's government has announced the introduction of four new expedited teaching certificates to help address the growing need for teachers in classrooms. These certificates will allow qualified individuals, including bachelor of education students, internationally trained teachers, tradespeople, and skilled professionals, to enter classrooms sooner. The province emphasizes the importance of diverse skills and experience in teachers to support students effectively.

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Indigenous Elders, families, and individuals in Vancouver have started moving into 81 new homes at the Chief Leonard George Building, a nine-storey structure named after the late Chief Leonard George of səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation). The project was a collaboration between BC Housing, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, the City of Vancouver, and the BC Indigenous Housing Society. The building, located at 1766 Frances St., replaces a property damaged by fire in 2017 and offers a mix of studio to four-bedroom units with amenities like a child care facility.

5 months ago

The Ontario government has achieved a significant construction milestone by installing a 2.1-million-pound basemat module for the Unit 1 Small Modular Reactor (SMR) at Darlington. This marks the first foundation of a new nuclear reactor to be built in Ontario in over 30 years. Once complete, the project will produce 1,200 megawatts of electricity, enough to power 1.2 million homes.

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Alto CEO Martin Imbleau suggests that the Greater Toronto Area may require a secondary high-speed rail station to accommodate more passengers. The proposed network aims to have 72 trains running at speeds exceeding 300 km/h, with stops in various cities. However, the project faces opposition from some groups concerned about community impact and cost.

5 months ago

Coquitlam City Council granted approval to a high-rise project in the Burquitlam neighbourhood by Cressey Development Group, despite setbacks caused by fires in 2024 and 2025. The project includes a 27-storey condo tower and a six-storey rental building, with a total of 233 condo units and 94 rental units. The development is expected to generate significant revenue for the City.

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Stafford and Deveraux Group of Companies have announced a strategic development partnership to co-develop a 12-storey, 159-unit purpose-built rental building at 914 Bathurst Street in The Annex neighborhood of Toronto. The project aims to address the city's housing shortage and affordability challenges by providing high-quality rental housing in a well-located, transit-oriented area.

5 months ago

Coquitlam City Council has approved a rezoning application by StreetSide Developments for a new high-rise tower in the Burquitlam neighborhood. The project includes a 35-storey condo tower and a six-storey rental building, with a total of 400 units. The development is expected to generate significant revenue for the City.

5 months ago

The Hamilton Transit Alliance, led by Aecon Infrastructure Inc., has been awarded the first major package for the Hamilton LRT, which includes civil and utilities work. The project, supported by up to $3.4 billion in investments from the province and federal governments, will involve infrastructure improvements along the LRT route, creating jobs and enhancing transportation in the area.

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The British Columbia government has announced the addition of 17 new major investments to its list of priority projects, with a focus on accelerating growth and strengthening Indigenous partnerships. Premier David Eby emphasized the importance of companies investing in the province and highlighted the record levels of mining exploration activity. The government aims to address issues related to Indigenous rights legislation and move forward with $88 billion in proposed major projects over the next three years.

5 months ago

The Bank of Canada has decided to keep its benchmark interest rate steady for the fourth consecutive time, citing uncertainty surrounding the war in Iran and the future of U.S. tariffs. Governor Tiff Macklem highlighted the potential for both rate hikes and cuts depending on how these geopolitical events unfold.

5 months ago

The City of Vancouver is set to begin road rehabilitation work on major routes covering approximately six kilometers next month, with a capital investment of over $15 million. The projects include repaving, sidewalk rehabilitation, and improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users.

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Construction workers and heavy machinery are working on the Giant Mine site in N.W.T. to construct a water treatment plant and secure arsenic trioxide waste. The project aims to protect the environment and human health, with a focus on benefiting local communities. The frozen block method is being used to contain the arsenic underground. The remediation effort involves decontamination, deconstruction, and future earthworks packages.