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Two new uranium mines moving towards construction in Saskatchewan
2+ hour, 52+ min ago (170+ words) REGINA " Two new mines are advancing toward construction in Saskatchewan after receiving federal approval earlier this year. On Feb. 19 Denison Mines Corp. was approved to construct its Wheeler River Project by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC). On March 5, Nex…...
Algoma Steel forms joint venture with armoured vehicle company Roshel
3+ hour, 59+ min ago (119+ words) SAULT STE. MARIE, ONT. " Algoma Steel Group Inc. has signed a deal to form a joint venture with Canadian armoured vehicle company Roshel Inc." The company says Roshel Algoma Defence will enable production of ballistic steel for military vehicles as…...
Trade agreement talks unlikely to be resolved by July 1: U. S. trade representative
4+ hour, 9+ min ago (649+ words) WASHINGTON " United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said he doesn't expect negotiations on the Canada-U. S. -Mexico Agreement on trade to be resolved by July 1. "I think that we aren't probably going to be able to resolve all issues by July…...
U. S. builders face cost surge as ongoing Iran tensions, uncertainty rattle supply chains
4+ hour, 19+ min ago (776+ words) The cost of building in the U. S. is climbing and construction industry leaders warn global tension and instability " particularly the ongoing conflict involving Iran " is poised to push prices even higher, which will deepen challenges for contractors, developers and homebuyers alike....
Relationships, innovation touted as Ellis Don marks 75 years
3+ hour, 52+ min ago (540+ words) Leadership encompasses many qualities, but at its essence it comes down to putting talented people in a position to succeed " something Ellis Don has demonstrated across three generations of leadership over 75 years of growth. With Ellis Don's 75th anniversary celebrations this…...
Carney defends high-speed rail project between Toronto and Quebec City
4+ hour, 4+ min ago (876+ words) OTTAWA " High-speed rail connecting Toronto and Quebec City would be a boon to the economy and job creation, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Tuesday, defending his government's project as opposition to it continues to grow. Much of the criticism…...
Ontario One Call pitches centralized underground mapping system, a North American first
3+ hour, 50+ min ago (661+ words) As the public safety authority responsible for operating a locate notification system and promoting safe digging, Ontario One Call (OOC) is laying the framework for a "first-of-its-kind in North America" centralized portal system. The Ontario Underground Mapping Strategy would require…...
Queensborough Bridge deck renewal has begun
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (256+ words) NEW WESTMINSTER, B. C. " Work on the deck renewal has now started for the Queensborough Bridge project, meaning drivers may see some delays. Nighttime lane closures are expected to occur through to fall 2027, with a winter shutdown planned between November 2026 to March…...
Bears hope to choose stadium site this spring or summer
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (339+ words) PHOENIX " The Chicago Bears hope to choose a site for an enclosed stadium in Illinois or Indiana late this spring or early in the summer, team president Kevin Warren said recently. Warren told reporters at the NFL meetings in Arizona…...
Hard Hat Courage expands collaboration for suicide prevention standards, training
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (198+ words) NEW YORK " The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), North America's Building Trades Unions (NABTU) and the Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR), have announced an expanded collaboration to scale the Hard Hat Courage initiative. The goal of Hard…...