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Floating Cottage 'Ursula' Listed for Sale at Port Dover

4 weeks ago

Floating Cottage 'Ursula' Listed for Sale at Port Dover

A unique floating cottage named Ursula is available for purchase at Port Dover marina, priced at $39,000 CAD. This 14.5' x 45' vessel offers potential buyers a charming getaway with room for customization.

Canadian Construction Association Warns of Significant Impacts from New U.S. Tariffs

4 weeks ago

Canadian Construction Association Warns of Significant Impacts from New U.S. Tariffs

The Canadian Construction Association outlines the potential impacts of escalating tariffs from the U.S. on the Canadian construction industry, emphasizing the need for government support and industry adaptation.

Canada-U.S. Trade Relations Face Permanent Shift Amid Intensifying Tariff War

4 weeks ago

Canada-U.S. Trade Relations Face Permanent Shift Amid Intensifying Tariff War

Experts suggest that the ongoing tariff conflict between Canada and the U.S. may lead to a lasting transformation in trade dynamics, with Canadian companies exploring new markets.

Alberta Collaborates to Break Down Barriers for Dual Ticketing in Construction

4 weeks ago

Alberta Collaborates to Break Down Barriers for Dual Ticketing in Construction

Alberta's collaborative efforts involving CLAC, employers, and government aim to facilitate dual ticketing for journeypersons, addressing the skilled labor shortage amid a construction boom.

Walker House in North Delta Reaches Structural Completion

4 weeks ago

Walker House in North Delta Reaches Structural Completion

Walker House, a new highrise tower in North Delta, B.C., has completed its concrete structure, moving into the next phases of development.

Decline in British Columbia Home Sales Linked to Weak Lower Mainland Market

4 weeks ago

Decline in British Columbia Home Sales Linked to Weak Lower Mainland Market

Home sales in British Columbia have dropped significantly in July, primarily due to a weak market in the Lower Mainland, with average prices also seeing a decline.

Groundbreaking for Affordable Housing Development in Ottawa's Lowertown

4 weeks ago

Groundbreaking for Affordable Housing Development in Ottawa's Lowertown

The 200 Beausoleil project in Ottawa's Lowertown neighbourhood breaks ground, promising 159 affordable rental homes by 2028 under the Build Canada Homes initiative.

Cape Breton University Launches Innovative $59.8 Million Medical School to Address Doctor Shortage

4 weeks ago

Cape Breton University Launches Innovative $59.8 Million Medical School to Address Doctor Shortage

Cape Breton University opens its new medical school designed to enhance rural family medicine education amid a doctor shortage in the region.

Navigating Risks in Mass Timber Projects: Legal Insights and Contractual Challenges

4 weeks ago

Navigating Risks in Mass Timber Projects: Legal Insights and Contractual Challenges

Legal experts discuss the complexities and risk management strategies involved in mass timber construction at a Sustainable Buildings Canada webinar.

Progress Update on CAMH's Waverley House Project as Construction Advances

4 weeks ago

Progress Update on CAMH's Waverley House Project as Construction Advances

Infrastructure Ontario has reported significant progress on the Waverley House Secure Care and Recovery Building, part of the CAMH project in Toronto, with construction now at level eight.

Plaquemines LNG Terminal Seeks Major Expansion Amid Environmental Concerns

4 weeks ago

Plaquemines LNG Terminal Seeks Major Expansion Amid Environmental Concerns

The Plaquemines LNG terminal near New Orleans is undergoing a significant expansion process under an expedited permitting framework initiated by the Trump administration, raising environmental concerns among activists and local leaders.

Study Links Rising Rent Prices to Increased Homelessness in Canada

4 weeks ago

Study Links Rising Rent Prices to Increased Homelessness in Canada

A new study by the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness reveals a direct correlation between rising rental costs and increasing homelessness across Canada, particularly affecting communities with dwindling low-cost housing options.