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Two new reports scold Vancouver for missing amenities contributions, incomplete land sales information

Vancouver’s independent auditor general has just released two highly critical reports, with one stating the city engaged in “serious wrongdoing” when it came to a specific downtown tower project. The 2025 Whistleblower Report says the city didn’t track $6 million in community amenity contributions (CACs) that had been promised by a developer for the project. […] The post Two new reports scold Vancouver for missing amenities contributions, incomplete land sales information appeared first on const

Alberta’s Smith says ‘significant’ deficits to come, rules out tax hikes and big cuts

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says “significant” deficits are in store for her province as it tries to grapple with low oil prices. The government’s new budget is set to be unveiled later this month, and Smith says it’s going to be a “tough” one. The premier told RED FM Calgary this week that […] The post Alberta’s Smith says ‘significant’ deficits to come, rules out tax hikes and big cuts appeared first on constructconnect.com .

Terrace elementary school construction starts

TERRACE, B.C. — A new addition is underway in Terrace that will create 95 new student seats at Suwilaawks Community School. The work will include: four prefabricated classrooms to create more space for learning; an energy-efficient design; gender-neutral washrooms; fully accessible spaces; improved heating and cooling; better lighting and sound control; and up-to-date safety and […] The post Terrace elementary school construction starts appeared first on constructconnect.com .

Canadian oilpatch expected to keep bulking up through mergers and acquisitions

CALGARY, ALTA. — Oilpatch advisers are expecting the wave of consolidation to continue after last year’s string of blockbuster Canadian deals, but whether foreign buyers are ready to jump into the fray remains an open question. Companies have seen the merit in bulking up through mergers and acquisitions as oil prices hover around the lacklustre […] The post Canadian oilpatch expected to keep bulking up through mergers and acquisitions appeared first on constructconnect.com .

Navan electrical contracting company faces $50,000 fine after worker injured

NAVAN, ONT. – An electrical contracting company providing powerline and utility services, Sega Group Inc. of Navan, Ont., has been fined after a worker was injured in a July 2023 incident. Sega Group Inc. was the constructor of a project to replace five existing concrete street light posts on the east side of Manotick Main […] The post Navan electrical contracting company faces $50,000 fine after worker injured appeared first on constructconnect.com .

Fishers in eastern Nova Scotia have grave concerns about plan for whale sanctuary

HALIFAX — A group representing about 140 commercial fishing ventures on Nova Scotia’s eastern shore says it has “grave concerns” about a plan to build North America’s first coastal refuge for whales retired from marine theme parks. Ginny Boudreau, manager of the Guysborough County Inshore Fishermen’s Association, said the group hasn’t spoken out before about […] The post Fishers in eastern Nova Scotia have grave concerns about plan for whale sanctuary appeared first on constructconnect.com .

Hazelview’s Station House adds 1,000 purpose-built rental units at Bloor–Dufferin

TORONTO — Toronto-based Hazelview’s Station House is a new rental community at Bloor and Dufferin in the city’s west end. The two rental towers are part of Bloor Crossing, a master-planned development, a release notes, that will include parks, shops, cafes, a City of Toronto-owned community hub and day care on the first two floors of […] The post Hazelview’s Station House adds 1,000 purpose-built rental units at Bloor–Dufferin appeared first on constructconnect.com .

Europe’s Asphalt 4.0 puts digital roads on ORBA’s radar

Attendees at the recent Ontario Road Builders’ Association (ORBA) conference in Toronto were given some critical pointers on the need for — and the path to achieve — a digitalized asphalt industry that will be more efficient, sustainable and resilient. “Resilience is on everyone’s agenda,” said European Asphalt Pavement Association secretary general Carsten Karcher, who […] The post Europe’s Asphalt 4.0 puts digital roads on ORBA’s radar appeared first on constructconnect.com .