$29-million lawsuit filed against Utilities Kingston over cancelled sewage plant contract – Kingston
A construction company hired by Utilities Kingston to expand a sewage treatment plant near Cataraqui Bay has filed a multi-million dollar lawsuit against the municipal company. North America Construction, based out of Port Hope, claims Utilities Kingston owes it and its workers $29 million after its contract was cancelled in the summer. Read more:…
Work underway on Highway 1 overpass project east of Swift Current, Sask.
Construction got underway Monday on a new overpass project on Highway 1 east of Swift Current, Sask. Graham Construction started work on rehabilitating the westbound overpass lanes over the CP Rail tracks, roughly five kilometres east of the city. Crews will also be replacing the eastbound overpass. Read more: Saskatoon road construction season wraps…
Crews called to massive overnight fire in Whistler – BC
Fire crews were called to the Sunridge area of Whistler overnight, after a large structure was consumed by flames. The Whistler firefighters union posted photos of the blaze on social media, saying all hands were on deck for a “defensive attack” to save surrounding homes. The images appear to show that the fire occurred…
Construction in Quebec continues despite restrictions – Montreal
The construction industry has not slowed down despite new measures issued last week by the Legault government when it imposed a curfew, according to the Association de la construction du Québec (ACQ). Under the latest public safety measures to help curb the spread of COVID-19, construction in the province is required to reduce its…
Ontario’s new COVID-19 restrictions still allow for builders to keep working on condos, other jobs
TORONTO – Ontario’s new COVID-19 emergency measures allow construction to continue on many developments, including condos. Residential Construction Council of Ontario president Richard Lyall says the exception is important because the province has not been producing enough housing to meet demand. Read more: Ontario attempts to clarify what is essential under COVID-19 pandemic stay-at-home order But…
8 arrested in Minnesota protest over Enbridge’s Line 3 pipeline project
By Staff The Associated Press Posted January 12, 2021 5:53 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ Eight people were arrested in a protest to oppose construction of Enbridge’s Line 3 oil pipeline replacement in northern Minnesota,…
Peterborough man, youth arrested for overnight theft at construction site: police – Peterborough
A Peterborough man and teen face theft charges following an incident at a construction site overnight Sunday. According to the Peterborough Police Service, just before midnight, officers were notified by security at a construction site at George Street North and Brock Street that two people had entered the site and allegedly left with large…
‘It’s time to retire’: Lethbridge mayor announces he won’t seek re-election – Lethbridge
Mayor Chris Spearman announced Thursday he will not be seeking re-election in Lethbridge in the next municipal election on Oct. 18, 2021. The primary reason for his departure is retirement. Spearman says he is “beyond the normal retirement age” and hopes to focus on family moving forward. He says he’s been thinking about this…
Updates, not repeal, in store for Manitoba’s Construction Industry Wages Act – Winnipeg
Manitoba’s construction industry is applauding the province for backing away from early indications it wanted to repeal the Construction Industry Wages Act (CIWA). The Act sets mandatory minimum wages, overtime, and other working conditions for the sector. Stakeholders were scratching their heads days before Christmas after letters from Finance Minister Scott Fielding suggested the…
Benefits of Manitoba’s Construction Industry Wages Act
In this clip, Ron Hambley, president of the Winnipeg Construction Association, explains some of the benefits of the Construction Industry Wages Act, which he notes is often used as a reference point when determining wages. Source link