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Windsor will start in 2019 a massive series of projects — including upgrades to pumping stations, sewer replacements, and even rebuilding roads — all aimed at reducing basement flooding in the east end. Windsor will soon embark on one of…

The Trudeau government has asked for a NAFTA review of a Trump administration tariff on solar panels, saying the 30 per cent charge is illegal and unfair. Global Affairs Canada says the tariffs have hurt workers in the clean energy sector on both…

The American architect who came up with the word “cohousing” is questioning the Vancouver-born version of the concept dubbed “cohousing lite.” “I don’t want it to be called cohousing, for one thing. Since I coined the word, I don’t want…

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VANCOUVER, July 23, 2018 /CNW/ – Deloitte Canada has chosen 400W. Georgia in downtown Vancouver as the location for their new local office. The professional services firm will expand their footprint in the new project, signaling their long-term commitment to Vancouver. The move exemplifies their dedication…

When there’s a basement leak, there’s a problem. Without performing repairs as soon as possible, the leak could extensively damage more than just your basement. The foundation could also suffer. Odd smells and other problems can occur that negatively impact…

Mayor Gregor Robertson and various industry professionals were on hand to celebrate the opening of the Zero Emissions Building Exchange (Zebx) Centre for Excellence July 19 at Simon Fraser University’s Segal Building in downtown Vancouver. The centre – the first…

Construction can begin at Toronto’s Lower Don Lands redevelopment before flood-protection infrastructure is completed, the province has announced. “By reducing Ontario’s regulatory burden we’re smoothing the way for the first of many projects in the Lower Don area,” said Minister…

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Police are warning Calgarians against taking the law into their own hands after two contractors chased down a thief trying to make off with a piece of heavy equipment. Acting Sgt. Nigel Nelson says a front end loader was reported…

As plans progress for a massive change at the waterfront, competition for the title of Toronto’s tallest building (after the CN tower) is heating up. A 95-storey building is planned for the Pinnacle 1 Yonge site, which is marketed to be…

British Columbia’s mammoth Site C hydro-electric project is seriously behind schedule, plagued by quality problems and marked by secrecy, says an assessment by an international dam expert. E. Harvey Elwin – hired by a First Nation asking for a court…

Approximately 150,000 construction workers are on vacation for the next two weeks — along with tens of thousands of other Quebecers who take time off as well. The government estimates that one-quarter of Quebec’s labour force will be on vacation.…

A steam pipe ruptured underneath a street in the Flatiron district of Manhattan on Thursday morning, producing a thick geyser of white smoke and debris that contained asbestos, the authorities said. Test results that showed there was asbestos in the…

The world spends about 15% of its energy on heat. Most of that comes from burning fossil fuels in homes and businesses. Cutting emissions from space heating remains one of the biggest challenges if we are to reach zero emissions and avoid…