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A Trans Mountain company report reveals new details about what triggered massive cost overruns within its pipeline expansion project, including problems it says were caused by an abandoned landfill site. Submitted to the Canadian Energy Regulator, the 47-page report states that construction crews encountered an “extreme risk” in the form …
Read More »Quebec construction business owner accused of defrauding 11 victims: OPP
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A Quebec resident has been arrested by Ontario Provincial Police and charged in a major construction fraud investigation, according to police. OPP say 11 people have been defrauded of over $1 million. The accused has yet to be named. OPP began their …
Read More »Toronto-based Aecon turns $28-million profit in 2nd quarter as it inks significant new contracts – Toronto
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 27, 2023 10:04 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size Aecon Group Inc. says its second-quarter earnings reached $28.2 million in profit, marking a turnaround from the $6.4 million loss the construction firm saw for the period last year. The Toronto-based …
Read More »Construction underway on more affordable rental units in Kelowna – Okanagan
Construction is underway on more affordable housing in Kelowna. On Friday, federal, provincial and local housing officials announced they were spending $14.1 million on 75 rental units aimed at seniors, families, people with disabilities and individuals with low-to-moderate incomes. The low-rise apartment building is located at 651 Cambridge Ave., and …
Read More »Hit and run injures 2 workers at construction site in Montreal’s east end: police – Montreal
Montreal police are investigating after two workers at a construction site were injured in a hit-and-run collision Wednesday night. Authorities were called to the scene around 10:20 p.m. after a driver hit two traffic controllers in the Rivière-des-Prairies–Pointe-aux-Trembles borough. Police spokesperson Gabriella Youakim said the impact sent a 39-year-old man …
Read More »Lottery kiosks and construction site bathrooms: new Ontario regulations kick in
From self-serve lottery terminals verifying ticket buyers’ ages to allowing pharmacists to administer certain injections to requiring women-only bathrooms on construction sites, a wide range of new provincial rules and regulations comes into effect Saturday. The changes include a recently announced step aimed at cottage country, with a ban on …
Read More »Massive blaze breaks out at Oakville subdivision under construction
A massive fire has broken out at a subdivision under construction in east Oakville. Halton Regional Police said it occurred in the area of Dundas Street East and William Cutmore Boulevard, near Ninth Line. Emergency crews responded to the scene at around 11:40 a.m. Images and videos on social media …
Read More »Water main break causes closure of Circle Drive at 33rd Street – Saskatoon
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Circle Drive heading northbound by 33rd Street in Saskatoon has traffic backed up and detouring after a water main break shutdown the area. The City of Saskatoon said the break, which started Monday night, has caused a washout in the road. The …
Read More »Manitoba highway construction to cause delays, but projects worth the wait – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Highways across Manitoba will be getting facelifts over the coming months, and with that will come more traffic delays. With the announcement of a multi-year infrastructure strategy in March – and more than $500 million tagged for projects in 2023 alone – …
Read More »Patio season on Calgary’s 17 Avenue faces two more years of sidewalk construction – Calgary
With high temperatures above 20 C expected this weekend in Calgary, bars and restaurants along the popular 17 Avenue are welcoming the return of patio weather. “Finally, this weekend is finally the beginning of a full, full patio season,” Ernie Tsu, president of the Alberta Hospitality Association said. But there …
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