14 Street construction causing some Calgary businesses to close their doors – Calgary
The end is in sight for the construction that has tied up 14 Street S.W. for almost two years and for some businesses in the Glenmore Landing shopping mall, it can’t come soon enough. Betty Jacobs is the owner of Ducks Fashion and said at the start, the impact didn’t seem too bad. After a…
Construction on Calgary’s 14 Street hitting local business owners hard
The Southwest BRT construction isn’t set to wrap up until fall of 2019 and some business owners have concerns as it’s made access to Glenmore Landing a challenge. As Jenna Freeman reports, some have closed their doors. Source link
SFU begins construction on $10M stadium at Burnaby campus – BC
Construction has begun on Simon Fraser University‘s (SFU) student-led stadium project to upgrade the Terry Fox field at its Burnaby campus. Scheduled for completion in August 2020, the plans include theatre-style stadium seating for 1,800 people built into the north hillside, media facilities and washrooms. A roof canopy will cover 1,200 of the seats. “It’s…
Disability housing under construction but requires funding for staff
A developer has begun creating a four-unit co-housing apartment for people with physical disabilities that they want to see used as a pilot project but before it can become a reality provincial funding to staff it is needed. Jeremy Keefe reports. Source link
Construction at Peace Arch Crossing could mean delays for drivers – BC
High gas prices combined with spring break might mean it’s a good week to head down to the U.S., but drivers may want to avoid Peace Arch Crossing. Canada Border Services Agency is warning of traffic delays at the border crossing this month due to construction. Travellers can expect lane closures until the end of…
Construction begins for express bus corridor on Pie-IX Boulevard – Montreal
Are you ready for more roadwork, Montreal? Pie-IX Boulevard in the city’s east end will be under construction for at least three years as of Monday morning. READ MORE: Work to build new STM express lane 10 years late After nearly a decade of discussions and promises, the major artery will finally get an express…
Dundas Place construction closes Dundas Street in downtown core until late November – London
Another round of construction begins Monday on Dundas Place, and that means another significant road closure in London’s downtown core. As of 7 a.m., Dundas Street will be closed between Richmond Street and Wellington Street. READ MORE: Dundas Place ready for spotlight as JUNO week arrives in London According to city officials, motorists and cyclists…
COMMENTARY: As climate changes, home construction must change too – National
The impacts of floods, wildfires and other catastrophic events are on the rise in Canada. They’re already costing the country billions of dollars in losses, which only stand to grow in the coming years. The Canadian insurance industry defines a catastrophic event as one that exceeds a threshold of $25 million in insured losses —…
Major work coming to Decarie Expressway, Dorval Interchange and more as construction season begins – Montreal
As winter comes to a close, construction season will soon begin. On Friday, Transport Minister Francois Bonnardel announced the dozens of construction projects coming to Montreal this summer. “It’s gonna be tough this summer again, but I’m telling everyone, with patience, it’s going to be okay,” Bonnardel told Global News. The Quebec transport ministry has…
Merchants fume as Montreal’s Rachel Street sees major construction 5 of the past 6 years – Montreal
Some merchants on Rachel Street in the Plateau-Mont-Royal are furious with the city after seeing their street torn up by construction in five out of the past six years. “There’s no way we can survive,” said Maria Carreira, who has been running Nettoyeur Super Gala for the past 20 years. She fears this year may…