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…
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…
Manitoba’s Construction Industry Wages Act going under the microscope – Winnipeg
Manitoba’s construction industry is eager to provide feedback on a potential overhaul of the Construction Industry Wages Act (CIWA). The Act sets mandatory minimum wages for dozens of occupations, and spells out working conditions, holiday pay, and overtime for the sector. Finance Minister Scott Fielding sent shockwaves through the industry days before Christmas when…
Lawsuit involving Shuswap houseboat company, 2012 debris flood heading back to court – Okanagan
A lengthy lawsuit that seemingly ended 19 months ago didn’t and is again heading back to the courtroom. In June 2019, Waterway Houseboats and Vinco Holdings won $2 million in compensation after successfully suing several parties for damages following a debris flood in 2012. In that ruling, the court found that a debris flood…
B.C. construction survey says wages to increase, skilled labourers sought, but market is tight
A new survey says construction wages in B.C. have increased despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. This week, the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA) released its annual wage and benefits survey. The survey says because there’s a shortage of skilled workers, wages have increased despite construction employers facing an uncertain future. ICBA NEWS RELEASE:…
Alberta’s first fully accessible outdoor rink will soon be open in Calgary
Alberta’s first fully accessible outdoor skating rink is now under construction in northwest Calgary and will be open early in the new year. The rink is being built at the community of Parkdale. Read more: Calgary-made bike giving freedom back to outdoor enthusiasts with disabilities The Parkdale Community Association needed to build a new…
Contract awarded for north Calgary high school; construction to begin in January – Calgary
After more than a decade of advocacy from parents and community leaders, construction on the long-awaited North Calgary public high school is set to begin in January 2021. On Friday, the government of Alberta announced Bird Construction, a Calgary-based construction company, was awarded the bid to build the school. “Now during Christmas time, it’s…
Pipeline news brightens Canada’s gloomy oilpatch
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted December 20, 2020 11:37 am Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ The sombre mood that has gripped the Calgary-based oilpatch for several years is starting to show a few signs of…
Coronavirus: Hamilton reports 77 new COVID-19 cases, EOC director says lockdown looms – Hamilton
The director of Hamilton’s emergency operations centre is suggesting the city is headed for lockdown — a move to the grey level of the province’s COVID-19 response framework — as early as Friday. Paul Johson told councillors at the city’s general issues committee meeting on Wednesday that Hamilton is well into the province’s threshold…