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Thurber Engineering to Showcase Pipeline Solutions at IPCE 2026 in Calgary

2 months ago

Thurber Engineering to Showcase Pipeline Solutions at IPCE 2026 in Calgary

Thurber Engineering Ltd. will be exhibiting at the IPCE 2026 in Calgary, presenting innovative geotechnical solutions for pipeline projects.

Toronto Unveils Santo Domingo Baseball Diamond to Honor Dominican Community

3 months ago

Toronto Unveils Santo Domingo Baseball Diamond to Honor Dominican Community

The City of Toronto inaugurated the Santo Domingo Baseball Diamond, celebrating the contributions of the Dominican community in the area.

Toronto Celebrates Dominican Contributions to Baseball with Santo Domingo Baseball Diamond Inauguration

3 months ago

Toronto Celebrates Dominican Contributions to Baseball with Santo Domingo Baseball Diamond Inauguration

Mayor Olivia Chow and community leaders inaugurate Santo Domingo Baseball Diamond in Toronto, honoring the Dominican community's impact on baseball.

Gordie Howe International Bridge Set to Open Amid Political Tensions

3 months ago

Gordie Howe International Bridge Set to Open Amid Political Tensions

The Gordie Howe International Bridge between Windsor, Ont., and Detroit is set to open, marked by a Canadian-only ceremony due to political tensions with the U.S.

Rize Properties Completes Koto Student Housing Project at UniverCity

3 months ago

Rize Properties Completes Koto Student Housing Project at UniverCity

Rize Properties has completed its first student housing project, Koto, located near Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, B.C., featuring 168 furnished rental homes.

New U.S. Tariffs Threaten Canadian Forestry Sector and Housing Affordability

3 months ago

New U.S. Tariffs Threaten Canadian Forestry Sector and Housing Affordability

The Trump administration's latest tariffs on Canadian goods, particularly wood products, are poised to adversely affect Canadian forestry workers and increase housing costs in the U.S., according to industry leaders.

Vancouver City Council Revamps Development Financing Framework to Enhance Infrastructure Funding

3 months ago

Vancouver City Council Revamps Development Financing Framework to Enhance Infrastructure Funding

Vancouver City Council has approved amendments to its financing growth framework, aiming for greater transparency in funding infrastructure through development contributions, including the introduction of a new Amenity Cost Charge.

TC Energy Launches Two New Natural Gas Projects in Western Alberta

3 months ago

TC Energy Launches Two New Natural Gas Projects in Western Alberta

TC Energy Corp. has successfully commenced operations for two significant projects in western Alberta, investing $500 million to enhance the capacity of its natural gas transport system.

Manitoba Premier Open to West-East Pipeline Proposal

3 months ago

Manitoba Premier Open to West-East Pipeline Proposal

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew expresses openness to a proposed pipeline connecting Alberta and Ontario, emphasizing the need for proper environmental and Indigenous consultations.

BuildForce Canada's 10-Year Construction Forecast Reveals $500 Billion in Major Projects

3 months ago

BuildForce Canada's 10-Year Construction Forecast Reveals $500 Billion in Major Projects

BuildForce Canada's latest report highlights significant shifts in the construction landscape over the next decade, projecting $500 billion in major projects and potential labor shortages.

BuildForce Canada Reveals Construction Forecast for P.E.I. and Newfoundland and Labrador

3 months ago

BuildForce Canada Reveals Construction Forecast for P.E.I. and Newfoundland and Labrador

BuildForce Canada's latest report forecasts significant changes in construction employment and investment in Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador from 2026 to 2035.

New Study Highlights Disproportionate Impact of Opioid Deaths on Construction Workers in Ontario

3 months ago

New Study Highlights Disproportionate Impact of Opioid Deaths on Construction Workers in Ontario

A recent report reveals that construction workers in Ontario are significantly affected by the opioid crisis, with over a third of opioid-related deaths linked to this sector between 2018 and 2024.