JOC Archives - constructconnect.com Canada's construction news Fri, 24 Jan 2025 21:48:57 +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 U.S. tariff threat adds urgency for B.C.’s energy independence: minister /joc/news/economic/2025/01/u-s-tariff-threat-adds-urgency-for-b-c-s-energy-independence-minister /joc/news/economic/2025/01/u-s-tariff-threat-adds-urgency-for-b-c-s-energy-independence-minister#respond Mon, 27 Jan 2025 12:15:05 +0000 /?p=428076 VANCOUVER — The looming prospect of American tariffs raises the stakes for boosting the province’s energy independence, British Columbia Energy Minister Adrian Dix said recently. There was urgency before the U.S. election last November, Dix said, but “there’s more now” as President Donald Trump threatens to impose 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods. The […]

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]]> /joc/news/economic/2025/01/u-s-tariff-threat-adds-urgency-for-b-c-s-energy-independence-minister/feed 0 Nanaimo student housing project officially underway /joc/news/projects/2025/01/nanaimo-student-housing-project-officially-underway /joc/news/projects/2025/01/nanaimo-student-housing-project-officially-underway#respond Mon, 27 Jan 2025 12:10:57 +0000 /?p=428071 NANAIMO, B.C. — Construction is officially underway on a new student housing and dining hall project at Vancouver Island University’s (VIU) Nanaimo campus. The new addition will provide 266 new beds, a 200-seat dining hall, study rooms, lounges, shared kitchens, a multi-purpose room, bike storage, shared laundry and office spaces for staff, explains a release. […]

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]]> /joc/news/projects/2025/01/nanaimo-student-housing-project-officially-underway/feed 0 Calgary machine shop ordered to pay $420,000 fine in workplace lathe death /joc/news/ohs/2025/01/calgary-machine-shop-ordered-to-pay-420000-fine-in-workplace-lathe-death /joc/news/ohs/2025/01/calgary-machine-shop-ordered-to-pay-420000-fine-in-workplace-lathe-death#respond Mon, 27 Jan 2025 12:05:04 +0000 /?p=428064 CALGARY — A Calgary-based machine shop has been ordered by Alberta’s top court to pay a six-figure fine after one of its workers died on the job in 2019. Inland Machining Ltd. was found liable in October 2023 after an employee was fatally injured while operating a manual lathe and became entangled in a moving […]

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]]> /joc/news/ohs/2025/01/calgary-machine-shop-ordered-to-pay-420000-fine-in-workplace-lathe-death/feed 0 Winnipeg Construction Association reiterates urgent need to reinstate 2:1 apprenticeship ratio /joc/news/labour/2025/01/winnipeg-construction-association-reiterates-urgent-need-to-reinstate-21-apprenticeship-ratio /joc/news/labour/2025/01/winnipeg-construction-association-reiterates-urgent-need-to-reinstate-21-apprenticeship-ratio#respond Mon, 27 Jan 2025 12:00:20 +0000 /?p=428062 The Winnipeg Construction Association (WCA) wants Manitoba to reinstate a 2:1 apprenticeship ratio, starting with non-compulsory trades, to encourage businesses to hire more apprentices. “The recent implementation of the 1:1 apprenticeship ratio for trades in Manitoba is a significant step backward for the province,” the WCA states in a pre-budget submission. “This policy limits opportunities […]

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]]> /joc/news/labour/2025/01/winnipeg-construction-association-reiterates-urgent-need-to-reinstate-21-apprenticeship-ratio/feed 0 Vancouver mayor plans freeze on new supportive housing in Downtown Eastside /joc/news/government/2025/01/vancouver-mayor-plans-freeze-on-new-supportive-housing-in-downtown-eastside /joc/news/government/2025/01/vancouver-mayor-plans-freeze-on-new-supportive-housing-in-downtown-eastside#respond Fri, 24 Jan 2025 13:52:03 +0000 /?p=427964 VANCOUVER — Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim has unveiled a plan to revitalize the city’s troubled Downtown Eastside that includes pausing the construction of net new supportive housing units.  He said he wants to integrate the neighbourhood into the rest of the city and “break the cycle of hyper-concentrated social services,” while cracking down on gang […]

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]]> /joc/news/government/2025/01/vancouver-mayor-plans-freeze-on-new-supportive-housing-in-downtown-eastside/feed 0 CCA partners with City of Calgary to launch ‘Tailgate Toolkit’ recovery resource program /joc/news/associations/2025/01/cca-partners-with-city-of-calgary-to-launch-tailgate-toolkit-recovery-resource-program /joc/news/associations/2025/01/cca-partners-with-city-of-calgary-to-launch-tailgate-toolkit-recovery-resource-program#respond Fri, 24 Jan 2025 12:10:02 +0000 /?p=427755 CALGARY, ALTA. — The Calgary Construction Association (CCA) and the City of Calgary have launched a “Tailgate Toolkit” recovery resource pilot program that aims to address substance use awareness and support. “Funded by the city through the Mental Health and Addiction Investment Framework with an investment of $283,000, this partnership marks a significant step in […]

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]]> /joc/news/associations/2025/01/cca-partners-with-city-of-calgary-to-launch-tailgate-toolkit-recovery-resource-program/feed 0 1 Market Square: First tower at Inlet District in Port Moody launches /joc/news/projects/2025/01/1-market-square-first-tower-at-inlet-district-in-port-moody-launches /joc/news/projects/2025/01/1-market-square-first-tower-at-inlet-district-in-port-moody-launches#respond Fri, 24 Jan 2025 12:05:44 +0000 /?p=427700 VANCOUVER — Wesgroup Properties has officially launched 1 Market Square, which is the first tower in its Inlet District master-planned community in Port Moody. The 27-storey tower features 299 homes, a new grocery store and day care. Located near the Inlet Centre SkyTrain Station, 1 Market Square is part of the first of four phases […]

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]]> /joc/news/projects/2025/01/1-market-square-first-tower-at-inlet-district-in-port-moody-launches/feed 0 33rd annual Georgie Awards take inspiration from Dr. Seuss as finalists announced /joc/news/associations/2025/01/33rd-annual-georgie-awards-take-inspiration-from-dr-seuss-as-finalists-announced /joc/news/associations/2025/01/33rd-annual-georgie-awards-take-inspiration-from-dr-seuss-as-finalists-announced#respond Fri, 24 Jan 2025 12:00:54 +0000 /?p=427698 BURNABY, B.C. — One Georgie, Two Georgie, Gold Georgie… The Canadian Home Builders’ Association of British Columbia (CHBA BC) is slated to transform the Hyatt Regency into some Dr. Seuss-inspired fun on March 22 as it embarks on the 2025 Georgie Awards, which honour B.C.’s best homes. Now in its 33rd year, the 2025 Georgie […]

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]]> /joc/news/associations/2025/01/33rd-annual-georgie-awards-take-inspiration-from-dr-seuss-as-finalists-announced/feed 0 Field of Liberal leadership contenders nearly set as deadline day arrives /joc/news/government/2025/01/field-of-liberal-leadership-contenders-nearly-set-as-deadline-day-arrives /joc/news/government/2025/01/field-of-liberal-leadership-contenders-nearly-set-as-deadline-day-arrives#respond Thu, 23 Jan 2025 14:20:02 +0000 /?p=427649 OTTAWA — The federal Liberal caucus is meeting today and tomorrow on Parliament Hill as the party searches for its next leader. Candidates who want to run to replace Justin Trudeau as party leader are almost out of time to confirm their bids. Leadership hopefuls face a 5 p.m. deadline to declare they will run […]

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]]> /joc/news/government/2025/01/field-of-liberal-leadership-contenders-nearly-set-as-deadline-day-arrives/feed 0 Canada leaning toward matching tariffs on U.S. — but not all premiers agree /joc/news/government/2025/01/canada-leaning-toward-matching-tariffs-on-u-s-but-not-all-premiers-agree /joc/news/government/2025/01/canada-leaning-toward-matching-tariffs-on-u-s-but-not-all-premiers-agree#respond Thu, 23 Jan 2025 14:07:19 +0000 /?p=427644 OTTAWA — Canada appears to be leaning toward hitting the United States with matching tariffs if President Donald Trump makes good on his threats, but not all of the country’s premiers support that approach. The premiers met virtually with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and other federal officials on Wednesday morning to talk about Trump’s early […]

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]]> /joc/news/government/2025/01/canada-leaning-toward-matching-tariffs-on-u-s-but-not-all-premiers-agree/feed 0 B.C. First Nation leader apologizes, walks back on Northern Gateway pipeline support /joc/news/resource/2025/01/b-c-first-nation-leader-apologizes-walks-back-on-northern-gateway-pipeline-support /joc/news/resource/2025/01/b-c-first-nation-leader-apologizes-walks-back-on-northern-gateway-pipeline-support#respond Thu, 23 Jan 2025 13:55:05 +0000 /?p=427641 VANCOUVER — The president of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs apologized Wednesday and walked back comments he made earlier this week suggesting he supported reviving the Northern Gateway pipeline project. “I do not support resuscitating dead projects such as the failed Northern Gateway pipeline, which would have been an absolute disaster for our lands […]

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]]> /joc/news/resource/2025/01/b-c-first-nation-leader-apologizes-walks-back-on-northern-gateway-pipeline-support/feed 0 BC Hydro selects three wind projects for 30-year electricity agreements /joc/news/resource/2025/01/bc-hydro-selects-three-wind-projects-for-30-year-electricity-agreements /joc/news/resource/2025/01/bc-hydro-selects-three-wind-projects-for-30-year-electricity-agreements#respond Thu, 23 Jan 2025 12:10:20 +0000 /?p=427428 VANCOUVER — Capstone Infrastructure Corporation has announced the execution of three 30-year Electricity Purchase Agreements with BC Hydro alongside Indigenous partners.  The three wind projects – Brewster, Highland Valley, and Mount Mabel – were selected by the Crown corporation in its recent Call for Power and will have a total combined capacity of 537 MW. […]

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