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Trudeau tells economic summit Trump is serious about taking over Canada
TORONTO — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Donald Trump is not joking when he...
Government

Threat of US-Canada Trade War Remains – Legendary Canadian Economist Weighs In
On Monday, February 3rd, President Trump said that he would postpone taking extr...
Economic

Federal government commits more than $160 million to Jasper recovery
JASPER, ALTA. — The fire-ravaged town of Jasper, Alta., has received two pieces...
Projects

Talk of changing Vancouver’s supportive housing policy has organizations on edge
VANCOUVER — A proposal by Vancouver's mayor to halt new supportive housing proje...
Government

Vancouver real estate market shifting as more sellers enter market, January sales up
VANCOUVER — The number of homes that changed hands in the Vancouver area rose ag...
Economic

Trade surplus with U.S. widened in December but down overall in 2024: StatCan
OTTAWA — Canada's trade surplus with the U.S. widened in December as overall exp...
Economic

CMHC predicts home sales, prices to rebound in 2025, but tariff threat clouds outlook
OTTAWA — Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. is forecasting a rebound in home sale...
Economic

Vancouver Art Gallery issues ‘invite’-based RFP to Canadian-based architects for new building
VANCOUVER — After deciding late last year it was not going ahead with a planned...
Projects

B.C. fast-tracking 18 mining and energy projects in face of U.S. tariff threat
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government has released a list of 18 critical mi...
Infrastructure

Four schools open prefabricated classrooms in B.C.
VICTORIA — Prefabricated classrooms have opened in four schools over the past mo...
Projects

Canada presses on with trade diversification strategy in face of Trump’s threats
OTTAWA — As U.S. President Donald Trump continues to hold out the threat of stee...
Government

°µÍø½ûÇøion requires more on-site innovation to improve productivity
A report published by global consultancy McKinsey paints a promising picture of...
Technology

Prime Minister Trudeau to host a Canada-U.S. summit in wake of Trump’s tariff threats
TORONTO — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will host a Canada-U.S. economic summit...
Government

Tariffs and the outlook for the construction economy
The construction industry is on alert as the Donald Trump administration’s recen...
Economic

More than $6.4B in B.C. hospital construction starting in 2025
B.C. will see more than $6.4 billion in new hospital construction starting in 20...
Infrastructure

Opposition parties call for Parliament’s return after Trump hits pause on tariffs
OTTAWA — The federal Conservatives and New Democrats say the government needs to...
Government

Insolvencies rose 12.1 per cent in 2024, led by business filings
OTTAWA — Insolvencies rose 12.1 per cent last year compared with 2023, with busi...
Economic

U.S. demand for electricity drives construction, risks remain
Today, everyone’s appreciation and enjoyment of life hinge on electricity’s low...
Economic

Canada’s forestry sector faces uncertainty with 25 per cent U.S. tariffs
VICTORIA — A wide shadow of uncertainty has been cast over Canada's forestry sec...
Resource

Green standards versus the devil’s advocates
According to the Whole Building Design Guide, published by the National Institut...
Resource

B.C. puts its response to U.S. tariffs on hold after 30-day delay
VANCOUVER — British Columbia is pausing its response to threatened tariffs by th...
Government

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says ‘sigh of relief’ after U.S. pauses tariff threat
SASKATOON, SASK. — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says North Americans can feel...
Government

Despite tariff pause, uncertainty hangs over Canadian economy
OTTAWA — Uncertainty still hangs over the Canadian economy despite U.S. Presiden...
Economic

Some lower- and higher-tech ways to fight corrosion in reinforced concrete
In winter, and especially in spring’s freeze-thaw cycle, a road and bridge engin...
Resource

39 B.C. communities to receive funding for disaster-reduction projects
VICTORIA — Thirty-nine communities throughout B.C. will receive more than $19 mi...
Infrastructure

Company ordered to pay $350,000 in creative penalties after worker killed by equipment
EDSON, ALTA. — Excel Projects Ltd. pleaded guilty to one count under the Occupat...
OH&S

BREAKING: Trudeau says U.S. tariffs on Canada will be paused for 30 days
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the U.S. has agreed to pause tariffs...
Government

Manitoba premier says he’s looking for ways to ban U.S. companies from bids
WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says he is looking for ways to prevent com...
Government

Canadian steel, aluminium associations react to ‘disruptive’ tariffs
TORONTO — Canada’s steel and aluminium associations have both released statement...
Economic

Trump and Trudeau speak and plan to do so again, tariffs halted for a month for Mexico
WASHINGTON — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Monday that after a conver...
Government

Black History Month: Celebrating leadership and legacy
Every February Canadians celebrate Black History Month with a variety of events...
Labour

B.C. forestry, lumber industries condemn Trump tariffs
VANCOUVER — Two industries that are slated to be hard hit by U.S. President Dona...