Capital Power pulls plug on proposed $2.4B carbon capture and storage project
Capital Power pulls plug on proposed $2.4B carbon capture and storage project
EDMONTON — Edmonton-based Capital Power Corp. says it is no longer pursuing its proposed $2.4-billion carbon capture and storage project at its Genesee natural gas-fired power plant. The company says it has decided the project is technically viable but n...
Projects
Vancouver moves forward with False Creek North land transfer agreement
VANCOUVER – The City of Vancouver has signed a land transfer agreement with Conc...
Government , Projects
Chandos Construction embarks on new chapter with new CEO Sean Penn
As the new CEO of Chandos Construction, Sean Penn is hoping to use a collaborati...
Economic
The Construction Record Podcast™ – Episode 344: Interviews from VICA’s annual conference
On this episode of The Construction Record Podcast™, digital media editor Warren...
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Vancouver moves forward with False Creek North land transfer agreement
VANCOUVER – The City of Vancouver has signed a land transfer agreement with Conc...
Government , Projects
Capital Power pulls plug on proposed $2.4B carbon capture and storage project
EDMONTON — Edmonton-based Capital Power Corp. says it is no longer pursuing its...
Projects
Small modular reactors may be answer to Alberta’s energy needs
While governments and industry search for more power with less emissions, one ex...
Resource
Your top JOC headlines: April 29 to May 3
Your top JOC headlines this week feature news on opening day of the $34-billion...
Government , Infrastructure , Labour , Resource
New RAIC Advisors to Professional Practice to support architects in Canada
OTTAWA — A new Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) initiative is desi...
Associations
Chandos Construction embarks on new chapter with new CEO Sean Penn
As the new CEO of Chandos Construction, Sean Penn is hoping to use a collaborati...
Economic
The Construction Record Podcast™ – Episode 344: Interviews from VICA’s annual conference
On this episode of The Construction Record Podcast™, digital media editor Warren...
Saskatchewan invests $400,000 in Indigenous participation in natural resources sector
REGINA – The Government of Saskatchewan is putting $400,000 towards increasing I...
Government , Resource
Saskatchewan announces multi-lateral well drilling program
REGINA – The Province of Saskatchewan has introduced a new multi-lateral well dr...
Resource
B.C. launches new public engagement tool for environmental assessments
VICTORIA, B.C. – British Columbia’s Environmental Assessment Office has launched...
Government , Resource
Labour brief: Open bidding, more apprenticeship spots are key to labour shortage, says Cardus
Moving toward open bidding and creating more apprenticeship spots for skilled tr...
Economic , Labour
Legal Notes: The frustration of suing the federal government for payment
Central Welding found itself in a challenging position. It was subcontracted for...
Government
Trans Mountain tolling dispute could stretch into mid-2025: Cenovus
CALGARY - Cenovus Energy Inc. executives warn it could be well into next year be...
Economic , Resource
Cenovus teams with First Nations to build northern Alberta homes amid housing crisis
FORT MCMURRAY, ALTA. - Raoul Montgrand, president of the Chard Métis Nation in n...
Infrastructure , Resource
Manitoba government funding memorial, local non-profit in town where family killed
CARMAN, MAN. - The Manitoba government is providing funds to create a memorial t...
Government
Safety Week Preview: Construction needs to value every voice
Valuing every voice is the theme of this year’s Construction Safety Week. Held...
OH&S
It’s opening day for the $34 billion Trans Mountain oil pipeline expansion
CALGARY - Wednesday marks the official start date of the long-awaited $34-billio...
Resource
Manitoba labour advocate, Opposition square off on delayed PLA legislation
A strategic move by Manitoba’s Opposition party causing legislative delays on se...
Government , Labour
Alberta Energy Regulator board of directors restructured
EDMONTON – The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) has made four new appointments to...
Resource
Alberta developing passenger rail master plan
EDMONTON – The Government of Alberta is developing a Passenger Rail Master Plan...
Infrastructure
Red Deer oilfield equipment company sentenced for workplace fatality
RED DEER, ALTA. – Oilfield equipment company Isolation Equipment Services Inc. h...
OH&S
On the move: Old homes travel from Port Moody to shíshálh Nation
A Port Moody neighbourhood’s old home stock is helping create a new subdivision...
Projects
Climate and Construction: Examining the implications of encapsulated MTC in Ontario
Ontario’s Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing announced on April 8 amendme...
Resource
Preferred proponent named for Surrey Langley Skytrain systems and trackwork
SURREY, B.C. – The Government of British Columbia has selected a preferred propo...
Government , Infrastructure , Projects
B.C. Day of Mourning a reminder improving workplaces is a job that’s never done
Provincial politicians, labour organizations, business associations and workers...
OH&S
Edmonton approves new supportive housing
EDMONTON – Edmonton City Council has approved plans for two new supportive housi...
Government , Projects
Alberta adds $50 million to water management infrastructure funding
EDMONTON – The Government of Alberta’s 2024 budget is adding $50 million over th...
Government , Infrastructure
HAF could smooth over labour demand or trigger a spike
Funds flowing to accelerate construction of affordable and rental housing could...
Government , Labour
B.C. secures eight new sites for middle-income rental housing scheme
LANGLEY, B.C. - British Columbia has secured eight new sites for its BC Builds p...
Government
Innovation the best way forward for Vancouver Island construction: Speaker
Vancouver Island’s economy will have to rely on innovation to grow past current...
Associations
Immigration lawyer breaks down paths for skilled trade workers outside Canada
Both overseas workers and construction employers have more paths to a job in Can...
Government , Labour
Manitoba to restore Victoria Hospital with new ER in the works
WINNIPEG – Initial work is underway to restore the Victoria Hospital in Winnipeg...
Infrastructure
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Top 10 major upcoming High-Rise Residential and Transportation construction projects – Canada – April 2024
The accompanying tables show the top 10 largest upcoming High-Rise Residential a...
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Alberta plans for largest renewable diesel facility in Canada
EDMONTON – Alberta is using a new tax credit to facilitate investment in a large...
Government
Top 10 major upcoming Residential and Transportation Terminal construction projects – U.S. – April 2024
The accompanying tables show the top 10 largest upcoming Residential and Transpo...
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Infrastructure BC releases major projects brochure
VANCOUVER – Infrastructure BC has released its Spring 2024 Major Infrastructure...
Infrastructure
Land and development issues mire affordable Vancouver housing
Vancouver’s affordable housing deficit is mired in development issues, land shor...
Economic , Government
News Tracker: North America’s Housing Crisis
It’s no secret North America is in the throes of a housing crisis with governmen...
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Olympic Stadium gains respectability through roof recycling competition
Montréal’s 1976 Olympic Stadium roof has had a troubled life from its conception...
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Top 10 largest construction project starts in Canada – March 2024
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