Winnipeg Foundation offers $5 million for faster archive, bridge construction – Winnipeg
The Winnipeg Foundation has announced a major funding offer to the city, in hopes of speeding up two city infrastructure projects. The Foundation offered Winnipeg up to $5 million, to go towards creating a bridge from pedestrians and bikers between downtown and Osborne Village. “A new pedestrian and cycling bridge connecting downtown and Osborne Village will…
N.B. RCMP asking for public’s help as they investigate construction site break-in, theft – New Brunswick
New Brunswick RCMP are asking for the public’s help as they investigate a break-in and theft at a construction site in Hanwell, N.B., a town 15 minutes south of Fredericton. Police say that sometime between Dec. 31, 2018, and Jan. 2, 2019, someone broke into a recently constructed building in the Hanwell industrial park, eventually breaking into a…
After Wet’suwet’en protests, when might Trans Mountain get built? ‘Not anytime soon’: business leader – National
Construction on the controversial Trans Mountain pipeline project is probably unlikely to begin any time soon. In an interview with the West Block‘s Mercedes Stephenson, Goldy Hyder, the president of the Business Council of Canada, said based on renewed tensions between law enforcement and Indigenous people blockading pipeline work sites over the past week, he’s…
Contentious home in Edmonton’s Mill Creek Ravine now well under construction – Edmonton
A massive home that has been a great cause of debate for residents near Edmonton’s Mill Creek Ravine is taking shape. The home — which is three storeys high and over 4,000 square feet — is now towering over those who use the path in Mill Creek Ravine Park at the end of 93 Avenue off…
Oil worker confronts Trudeau on his ‘gender impact’ comment — but he dodges question – National
During Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s town hall in Regina on Thursday, an oil worker stood up and asked him to clarify comments he made about the “gender impact” of construction workers in rural communities. “During my time working in the oil field as a young female, I have come across some of the kindest and most…
Scarborough auto dealer says Eglinton Crosstown LRT construction hurting business – Toronto
Darted with black and orange pylons and brimming with construction crews, Eglinton Avenue has gone from a well-travelled artery to one many have chosen to avoid. Construction on the Crosstown LRT has been going on for years. Shops along the western part of the corridor have been vocal about its effect on business. For those…
Talks between First Nations, RCMP continue to break impasse over pipeline construction in northern B.C.
A meeting is underway between RCMP and hereditary chiefs of the Wet’suwet’en First Nation over the details of a tentative agreement that would allow Coastal GasLink the accessit needs to a pipeline work site in northern British Columbia. On Thursday, hereditary chiefs told residents and supporters of the Unist’ot’en healing camp that the deal would…
Luxury Peterborough apartment development faces construction delay – Peterborough
Peterborough’s luxury apartments, currently under construction at the corner of George and Murray streets, won’t be built for about another year and half. Renters received a notice in the mail and aren’t too happy about the delay, as they were initially promised a move-in date of this spring. “They were supposed to be ready for…
Centennial Drive, Cataraqui River crossing included in Kingston’s 2019 construction projects – Kingston
The new year will herald the launch of a number of new infrastructure projects in the city of Kingston. In 2019, the city will see the start of construction on not one but two bridges, plus some other road projects. The largest on the list is the third crossing of the Cataraqui River. Mark Van…
Edmonton’s End of the World lookout open to public – Edmonton
After roughly two months of construction work, Edmonton’s Keillor Point lookout, more commonly referred to as “End of the World,” is almost completely upgraded and open to visitors. A spokesperson for the city said Friday Keillor Point is open to the public, with the exception of some gravel trails. READ MORE: Construction begins on Edmonton’s End…