JOC Archives - constructconnect.com Canada's construction news Tue, 12 Nov 2024 14:04:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.9.3 https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2021/10/cropped-favicon-32x32-1-32x32.png JOC Archives - constructconnect.com 32 32 ‘Do the work’: Ottawa urges both sides in B.C. port dispute to restart talks /joc/news/government/2024/11/do-the-work-ottawa-urges-both-sides-in-b-c-port-dispute-to-restart-talks /joc/news/government/2024/11/do-the-work-ottawa-urges-both-sides-in-b-c-port-dispute-to-restart-talks#respond Tue, 12 Nov 2024 14:03:36 +0000 /?p=413486 VANCOUVER — The federal government is urging both sides in the British Columbia port dispute to return to the table after Saturday’s collapse of mediated talks to end the lockout at container terminals that has entered its second week. A statement issued by the office of federal Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon on Monday said both […]

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]]> /joc/news/government/2024/11/do-the-work-ottawa-urges-both-sides-in-b-c-port-dispute-to-restart-talks/feed 0 Construction leaders recognized with SCSA Awards /joc/news/associations/2024/11/construction-leaders-recognized-with-scsa-awards /joc/news/associations/2024/11/construction-leaders-recognized-with-scsa-awards#respond Tue, 12 Nov 2024 12:10:19 +0000 /?p=413423 REGINA — The Saskatchewan Construction Safety Association (SCSA) recently announced the winners of the 2024 SCSA Awards, which recognize and celebrate companies and individuals in the building construction industry for their commitment to pursuing safety excellence. All three of this year’s winners represent Saskatoon-based companies: Corporate Leadership in Safety- CandorBuild Construction Corp. Safety Leader – […]

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]]> /joc/news/associations/2024/11/construction-leaders-recognized-with-scsa-awards/feed 0 Saskatchewan premier names new cabinet with familiar faces in new roles /joc/news/government/2024/11/saskatchewan-premier-names-new-cabinet-with-familiar-faces-in-new-roles /joc/news/government/2024/11/saskatchewan-premier-names-new-cabinet-with-familiar-faces-in-new-roles#respond Tue, 12 Nov 2024 12:05:21 +0000 /?p=413412 REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, fresh off a challenging election campaign, announced his new cabinet recently with some new faces around the table and many veterans in different portfolios. “This day marks a new beginning,” Moe said as the 16-member cabinet was sworn in. Jim Reiter, the former energy minister and the government’s longest-serving […]

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]]> /joc/news/government/2024/11/saskatchewan-premier-names-new-cabinet-with-familiar-faces-in-new-roles/feed 0 Scaffolding company fined $350,000 after jobsite fatality near Peace River /joc/news/ohs/2024/11/scaffolding-company-fined-350000-after-jobsite-fatality-near-peace-river /joc/news/ohs/2024/11/scaffolding-company-fined-350000-after-jobsite-fatality-near-peace-river#respond Tue, 12 Nov 2024 12:00:18 +0000 /?p=413409 PEACE RIVER, ALTA. — West Coast Scaffolding Inc. pleaded guilty recently to one count under the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act for failing to ensure the health and safety of a worker in relation to a fatal incident at a pulp mill near Peace River, Alta. on June 11, 2022. According to an Alberta government release, a worker […]

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]]> /joc/news/ohs/2024/11/scaffolding-company-fined-350000-after-jobsite-fatality-near-peace-river/feed 0 Where are the U.S. construction spending dollars coming from? /joc/news/economic/2024/11/where-are-the-u-s-construction-spending-dollars-coming-from /joc/news/economic/2024/11/where-are-the-u-s-construction-spending-dollars-coming-from#respond Tue, 12 Nov 2024 09:05:28 +0000 /?p=413442 Construction industry analysts are often asked about the breakdown of construction dollars spent by the private sector versus the public sector. The Census Bureau’s monthly report makes that question easy to answer. August’s put-in-place construction spending report for the U.S. from the Census Bureau says that the total dollar volume is +7.6% versus the first […]

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]]> /joc/news/economic/2024/11/where-are-the-u-s-construction-spending-dollars-coming-from/feed 0 Port employers ‘refusing to bargain,’ cut off talks in less than an hour: Union /joc/news/labour/2024/11/port-employers-refusing-to-bargain-cut-off-talks-in-less-than-an-hour-union /joc/news/labour/2024/11/port-employers-refusing-to-bargain-cut-off-talks-in-less-than-an-hour-union#respond Mon, 11 Nov 2024 16:22:11 +0000 /?p=413390 VANCOUVER — The union for locked-out port workers in British Columbia says the BC Maritime Employers Association cut off talks in less than an hour Saturday, refusing to budge on a final offer that the union has so far rejected. A statement from the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Ship & Dock Foremen Local 514 […]

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]]> /joc/news/labour/2024/11/port-employers-refusing-to-bargain-cut-off-talks-in-less-than-an-hour-union/feed 0 Special to the JOC – Honouring freedom and remembrance: Light Horse Park’s legacy and its role in commemorating veterans /joc/news/infrastructure/2024/11/special-to-the-joc-honouring-freedom-and-remembrance-light-horse-parks-legacy-and-its-role-in-commemorating-veterans /joc/news/infrastructure/2024/11/special-to-the-joc-honouring-freedom-and-remembrance-light-horse-parks-legacy-and-its-role-in-commemorating-veterans#respond Mon, 11 Nov 2024 14:44:04 +0000 /?p=413366 With Remembrance Day upon us, Light Horse Park in Edmonton stands as a living testament to the enduring bonds of history, sacrifice, and community. This park is not only a place for reflection on the sacrifices made by Canadian soldiers during numerous conflicts, including both world wars as well as peacekeeping engagements, but also a […]

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]]> /joc/news/infrastructure/2024/11/special-to-the-joc-honouring-freedom-and-remembrance-light-horse-parks-legacy-and-its-role-in-commemorating-veterans/feed 0 Brandon, Fusion Credit Union sign development deal with CIB /joc/news/infrastructure/2024/11/brandon-fusion-credit-union-sign-development-deal-with-cib /joc/news/infrastructure/2024/11/brandon-fusion-credit-union-sign-development-deal-with-cib#respond Mon, 11 Nov 2024 12:10:55 +0000 /?p=413297 BRANDON, MAN. – The City of Brandon and Fusion Credit Union have signed an agreement with the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) that aims to drive community development and economic growth. The partnership, which also includes the Province of Manitoba, focuses on essential water and wastewater infrastructure projects. “The partnership supports growth and development in Brandon […]

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]]> /joc/news/infrastructure/2024/11/brandon-fusion-credit-union-sign-development-deal-with-cib/feed 0 A look at potential fresh faces around Premier David Eby’s next B.C. cabinet table /joc/news/government/2024/11/a-look-at-potential-fresh-faces-around-premier-david-ebys-next-b-c-cabinet-table /joc/news/government/2024/11/a-look-at-potential-fresh-faces-around-premier-david-ebys-next-b-c-cabinet-table#respond Mon, 11 Nov 2024 12:10:05 +0000 /?p=413295 VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby’s new cabinet will be sworn in on Nov. 18, and it will have to feature a significant number of new ministers after last month’s election saw several incumbents defeated while others didn’t run. Eby will also have to figure out how the cabinet will represent rural regions, given […]

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]]> /joc/news/government/2024/11/a-look-at-potential-fresh-faces-around-premier-david-ebys-next-b-c-cabinet-table/feed 0 Industry Perspectives Op-Ed: Sowing the seeds of Alberta’s skilled trades future /joc/news/labour/2024/11/industry-perspectives-op-ed-sowing-the-seeds-of-albertas-skilled-trades-future /joc/news/labour/2024/11/industry-perspectives-op-ed-sowing-the-seeds-of-albertas-skilled-trades-future#respond Mon, 11 Nov 2024 12:00:09 +0000 /?p=413285 Alberta is the fastest-growing province in Canada and its construction worksites need help to keep pace. Employers need to find more skilled trades workers faster. Those workers need homes and those communities need schools, hospitals and social and civil infrastructure to stay healthy and productive. In the coming decade, Alberta will need 20,000 new construction […]

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]]> /joc/news/labour/2024/11/industry-perspectives-op-ed-sowing-the-seeds-of-albertas-skilled-trades-future/feed 0 Federal government faces potential loss if Trans Mountain pipeline sold: PBO /joc/news/government/2024/11/federal-government-faces-potential-loss-if-trans-mountain-pipeline-sold-pbo /joc/news/government/2024/11/federal-government-faces-potential-loss-if-trans-mountain-pipeline-sold-pbo#respond Mon, 11 Nov 2024 11:30:17 +0000 /?p=413305 OTTAWA — The federal government faces a potential loss on the sale of the Trans Mountain pipeline as it estimates it’s worth less than it cost to build, the Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) said recently. The pipeline could be worth between $29.6 billion and $33.4 billion, depending on what happens after the initial 20-year contracts […]

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]]> /joc/news/government/2024/11/federal-government-faces-potential-loss-if-trans-mountain-pipeline-sold-pbo/feed 0 H2H honours veterans, highlights resources for second career /joc/news/labour/2024/11/h2h-honours-veterans-highlights-resources-for-second-career /joc/news/labour/2024/11/h2h-honours-veterans-highlights-resources-for-second-career#respond Mon, 11 Nov 2024 11:15:10 +0000 /?p=413283 OTTAWA — In recognition of Remembrance Day, Helmets to Hardhats (H2H) is honouring the brave men and women who have served or are serving the nation in the Canadian military by connecting them with second careers in construction. “The mission of Helmets to Hardhats goes beyond job placement – it’s about restoring purpose and providing […]

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