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Ontario’s Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) is ending its unfunded liability charge, leading to a $607 million reduction in costs to business, Minister of Labour Monte McNaughton announced today. “This is good news for employers and employees across…

As reported in the Montreal Gazette, developers behind a proposed 5,500-unit housing project in western Pierrefonds are suing Mayor Valérie Plante and the City of Montreal for $178 million in damages, accusing them of committing “disguised expropriation” by blocking…

Richmond, B.C. (Sept. 24, 2019) — WorkSafeBC is raising awareness about the dangers of asbestos in pre-1990s homes and urging homeowners to talk to their contractor before starting renovations or a demolition. Asbestos can be found in more than…

TORONTO, September 24, 2019 – Ashi Mathur has joined Marlin Spring as President, effective immediately. His appointment was announced by CEO Benjamin Bakst.     Mr. Mathur has over 25 years Investment Banking and Real Estate industry experience and comes to Marlin…

As part of Ontario’s skilled trades and apprenticeship modernization initiative, the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities is appointing two new training and skills advisors to help make the skilled trades and apprenticeship system more user friendly. Adam Melnick and Andrew…

As reported on Global News, taxpayers may be on the hook for removing the toppled crane on South Park Street in Halifax. The Nova Scotia Department of Transportation now says it’s hiring two companies to move forward with work…

Reno, Nev. (Sept. 23, 2019) — The International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Foundation (IWSH) today honored two of its most exceptional and valued supporters with a special IWSH Award at IAPMO’s 90th annual Education and Business Conference and 2019 ASSE International Annual…

As reported in the Regina Leader-Post, although Environment Minister Dustin Duncan said Monday it will be “weeks not months” before SaskPower customers learn the future of a program that allows them to plug solar panels into the grid, advocates…

As reported on CTV News, opponents of a proposed flood mitigation project that’s slated to be constructed west of Calgary presented hundreds of petitions against the dry reservoir during a Monday morning meeting in Redwood Meadows. President of the…

As reported on Radio Free Europe / RadioLiberty, only a year after Russia hosted soccer’s World Cup, one of the stadiums completed and opened just months before the event already appears to be in serious trouble, possibly sinking into…

OTTAWA, September 23, 2019 – The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) and the Canada Council for the Arts invite architects to participate in the competition for the 2020 Governor General’s Medals in Architecture. Awarded every two years, the 12 medals recognize…

Statistics Canada reports that total investment in building construction increased 0.5% in July to $15.2 billion, with gains in both the residential (+0.6% to $10.4 billion) and non-residential (+0.3% to $4.8 billion) sectors. On a constant dollar basis (2012=100), investment in building construction…

As blogged on Fast Company, a few years ago, city officials in Phoenix, Arizona, were looking for a way to address the need for more sustainable architecture in their hot, arid environment. Phoenix is the fifth largest city in the United…

As reported in the Regina Leader-Post, weather permitting, the Capital Pointe hole will be completely filled by the end of the week, says a City of Regina spokesperson. “The contractor will then be starting work on the sidewalks, street…

As reported in the Edmonton Sun, the province announced $10 million in funding over the next four years to boost women in the skilled trades on Thursday. Speaking from the Women Building Futures (WBF) workshop in Edmonton, Advanced Education Minister Demetrios…