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As reported in the Regina Leader-Post, when Ward 3 Coun. Andrew Stevens makes his way through the Heritage Neighbourhood, he sees at least one vacant lot on every block. Some have turned into overgrown weed beds. Others are occupied by vacant…

As reported on CTV News, a major redevelopment of a 72-acre plot of land on Port Credit’s waterfront that has sat vacant for nearly 30 years is now one step closer to getting underway. The one time industrial property located at 70…

As reported in The London Free Press, back to the plan, council decided Tuesday night, bucking a political push to reject a “fancy” replacement for a deteriorating bridge that sees 12,000 cars cross it every day. Safety and expediency won out…

Plymovent Industrial Products North America will be on the floor at Westec 2019. The Westec tradeshow event is a manufacturing and technology series event hosting leading manufacturers in critical industries including industrial machinery. Visit Plymovent at Westec in Hall B at…

As reported in the Calgary Sun, a flagship community of tiny homes is set to make a huge difference in the lives of homeless veterans and the father of a fallen soldier is glad to have a role in the project. The…

As reported in The Diplomat, Indonesia’s president said in an interview that he wants to see the speedy construction of a giant sea wall around Jakarta to prevent the low-lying capital from sinking under the sea, lending renewed backing and a sense…

As reported on CBC News, Calgary city council has approved a deal with the owners of the Calgary Flames to help finance what it calls a new event centre in East Victoria Park. Council voted 11-4 Tuesday afternoon, with Councillors Evan Woolley, George…

As reported on CBC News, a multi-million-dollar renovation project at a downtown police building was marred by years of delays and disputes that included a contractor and several companies placing liens against the Toronto Police Service property. The major renovation of the service’s 52 Division…

As reported on Global News, SaskPower is being sued by a subcontractor on the Chinook Power Station as the next step in a lengthy payment dispute worth roughly $2.3 million. The statement of claim was filed in Swift Current’s Court of Queen’s Bench…

As reported in the Ontario Government news room… Convicted: McDonald Brothers Construction Inc., 262 Westbrook Road, Ottawa, Ontario, a construction company that specializes in the industrial, commercial and institutional construction sector. Location: A construction project at 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa. Description of…

As blogged on CanadianBusiness.com, there’s going to be a surge in demand for skilled tradespeople in coming years, thanks to a dwindling supply of younger people equipped to replace an aging cohort of workers approaching retirement. One in five new jobs…

As reported on CTV News, the $12.7-billion Muskrat Falls hydroelectric dam in Labrador is finally nearing completion, billions of dollars over budget and years behind schedule. But as the public is offered a final say at inquiry hearings Tuesday night in…

As reported on CTV News, a fabled Yukon hotel dating back to the Klondike Gold Rush is set to reopen its doors after 15 years thanks to the hard work and dedication of its latest owners. Advertise YOUR business on Construction Links…

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As blogged on CBC News, Margaret and Edward Kelly’s home is coming apart at the seams. The joints holding their walls, floors and ceilings together expand and contract as the ground underneath moves, a few centimetres at a time. Advertise YOUR business…