Two major Winnipeg streets closing for repairs this weekend – Winnipeg
A pair of Winnipeg streets will shut down for construction over the weekend. At 5 a.m. Saturday, southbound King Edward Street, from Selkirk Avenue to Logan Avenue, will close for sewer repairs. The stretch of King Edward St. (yellow, middle) that will close over the weekend.The highlighted road to the right, Keewatin St., will…
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…
Round-the-clock roadwork pledges a pipe dream, says Manitoba Heavy Construction Association – Winnipeg
Despite the promise by several candidates to look at 24/7 road construction in the City of Winnipeg, the president of the local construction association says it’s just not possible here. “Well, 24-7 is something that has been discussed for a quite number of years in the City of Winnipeg and it hasn’t been used, because…
Habitat for Humanity struggling with constant stream of construction material theft – Winnipeg
A Winnipeg charity is asking the public to keep their eyes peeled after nearly two dozen thefts from their construction sites. Crews are dealing with the aftermath of multiple thefts of material and equipment from its build sites around Winnipeg, Michelle Pereira, spokesperson for Habitat for Humanity Manitoba, told 680CJOB. READ MORE: Women gain valuable skills…