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Allied Properties REIT Completes $197 Million in Asset Sales as Part of Deleveraging Strategy

2 months ago

Allied Properties REIT Completes $197 Million in Asset Sales as Part of Deleveraging Strategy

Allied Properties REIT has finalized $197 million in asset sales in Q2 2026, as the company continues its strategic initiative to reduce debt by selling non-core assets.

Bald Range Wildfire Forces Evacuations and Declares State of Emergency in British Columbia

2 months ago

Bald Range Wildfire Forces Evacuations and Declares State of Emergency in British Columbia

The Bald Range wildfire in British Columbia has led to significant evacuations, a provincial state of emergency, and extensive firefighting efforts as the blaze threatens communities and wildlife.

WorkSafeBC Urges Employers to Enhance Wildfire Evacuation Plans Amid Ongoing Fires

2 months ago

WorkSafeBC Urges Employers to Enhance Wildfire Evacuation Plans Amid Ongoing Fires

WorkSafeBC emphasizes the importance of reviewing emergency evacuation plans for employers in light of the ongoing wildfires in British Columbia, providing guidelines for effective preparation and response.

Beneath B.C.: Celebrating the Unsung Heroes of Infrastructure Protection

2 months ago

Beneath B.C.: Celebrating the Unsung Heroes of Infrastructure Protection

The final installment of the Beneath B.C. series highlights the dedicated professionals who safeguard British Columbia's underground infrastructure, emphasizing the importance of collaboration, education, and proactive measures in damage prevention.

WSP Develops Land iQ: A Groundbreaking Digital Tool for Land Use Evaluation in Australia

2 months ago

WSP Develops Land iQ: A Groundbreaking Digital Tool for Land Use Evaluation in Australia

WSP has launched Land iQ, a digital land-use evaluation platform, in partnership with Giraffe and Aerometrex, to assist the New South Wales government in optimizing land use planning.

BUILDFest: A New Era for Construction Events in British Columbia

2 months ago

BUILDFest: A New Era for Construction Events in British Columbia

BUILDFest, a groundbreaking event launched by the Vancouver Regional Construction Association and the British Columbia Construction Association, aims to redefine construction industry gatherings in British Columbia.

Saint-Gobain Expands Footprint in Canada with Acquisition of MCM Acoustical

2 months ago

Saint-Gobain Expands Footprint in Canada with Acquisition of MCM Acoustical

Saint-Gobain, through CertainTeed Canada, has acquired MCM Acoustical, enhancing its product offerings in the acoustical solutions market.

New Training Tower Under Construction for Whitby Fire and Emergency Services

2 months ago

New Training Tower Under Construction for Whitby Fire and Emergency Services

A new training tower for Whitby Fire and Emergency Services is nearing completion, designed to enhance firefighters' preparedness for various emergency situations.

Brock Canada Field Services Ltd. Fined for Workplace Safety Violation Following Serious Injury

2 months ago

Brock Canada Field Services Ltd. Fined for Workplace Safety Violation Following Serious Injury

Brock Canada Field Services Ltd. has been fined $132,000 after pleading guilty to a workplace safety violation linked to a serious injury incident that occurred in 2023.

Rethinking Infrastructure: Canada’s $4.7 Trillion Opportunity

2 months ago

Rethinking Infrastructure: Canada’s $4.7 Trillion Opportunity

A new PwC report outlines the need for Canada to transform its infrastructure planning and funding strategies to fully capitalize on a projected $4.7 trillion investment opportunity by 2050.

Unlocking Potential: How Religious Landowners Can Alleviate Canada’s Affordable Housing Crisis

2 months ago

Unlocking Potential: How Religious Landowners Can Alleviate Canada’s Affordable Housing Crisis

A faith-based non-profit, Relèven, is collaborating with churches across Canada to explore opportunities for reusing underutilized land for affordable housing, aiming to address the pressing housing shortage.

H&R Real Estate Investment Trust to Be Acquired by GO Residential REIT in $6.7 Billion Deal

2 months ago

H&R Real Estate Investment Trust to Be Acquired by GO Residential REIT in $6.7 Billion Deal

H&R Real Estate Investment Trust announces its acquisition by GO Residential REIT in a significant transaction valued at $6.7 billion, merging its residential assets and shaping the future of the real estate investment landscape.