1 hour ago Un syndicat de la construction de l’Ontario donne son appui à Carney

Mark Carney a promis de renforcer la main-d’œuvre qualifiée alors qu’il rencontrait le syndicat.

Transport

10 h. ago Indian Prime Minister Modi expands ties on a visit to Sri Lanka

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated construction work on a solar plant in neighbouring Sri Lanka and witnessed the signing of energy and defense agreements seen as efforts to consolidate New Delhi’s influence in the debt-stricken island nation. India has been concerned about China’s increasing presence in Sri […]

Politics

10 h. ago India and Sri Lanka sign defense and energy deals as Modi’s visit strengthens ties

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated construction work on a solar plant in neighboring Sri Lanka and witnessed the signing of energy and defense agreements seen as efforts to consolidate New Delhi’s influence in the debt-stricken island nation. India has been concerned about China’s increasing presence in Sri […]

Events

15 h. ago One of Toronto's most popular burger joints is giving away 100 free hamburgers

What in the world could possibly be better than a hamburger? A free hamburger from one of Toronto's most popular burger joints, of course!I'm sure I'm not only speaking for myself when I say that, once the weather starts warming up and the sun shows its face a little more often, hamburgers are, more or less, the only thing I can think about.The craving is so easily triggered that sometimes, all it takes is the whiff of a distant barbeque firing up to render me near-rabid, with the only hope of a cure resting in the hands of an apron-wearing, spatula-wielding griddle cook.The good folks behind Rosie's Burgers (a frequent recipient of my frenetic burger orders) aren't doing much to squash that insatiable need for beef, buns and banana pudding this spring, either, as they gear up to open up a brand-new location at Avenue and Lawrence.To make matters even better — or worse, in the case of my cholesterol — they're celebrating opening day by giving away 100 free burgers t...

Other

15 h. ago Toronto home that was featured in a design magazine hits market for $5 million

Just over 20 years ago, 11 Hawthorn Ave. was a classic family home in Toronto's Rosedale neighbourhood. It had four bedrooms and bathrooms and a distinct early 2000s design style. It sold back in 2004 for $1,387,000, which was 8 per cent over asking. But a lot can happen in 20 years, and 11 Hawthorn Ave. went from a pretty typical family home to a home worthy of being featured in Style at Home magazine. The foyer. While the exterior of the home kept its charming historical curb appeal, the interiors were completely transformed.The powder room. As you enter the home, you step into a welcoming foyer with a powder room. The dining room. Rich two-tone oak hardwood floors are featured throughout the home. The living room. The living room and dining room are open-concept with lots of character, including a wood-burning fireplace, leaded glass windows and built-in bookcases. The breakfast nook. The kitchen is probably on...

Economics

20 h. ago Construction of Boyle Street’s new King Thunderbird support centre halfway done

Boyle Street is preparing to help around 7,000 people a year, whether it's for mental health and addiction, housing referrals, ID and financial aid or other supports.

Other

20 h. ago New road, pathway closures coming as part of Sunnyside Flood Barrier project

The City of Calgary will be closing the eastbound lanes of Memorial Drive and some pathways near the Peace Bridge starting on Monday for the next phase of the project.

Events

20 h. ago Construction disruption: Major intersection closures for Edmonton Valley Line LRT starts this month

Time spent travelling between Downtown and the west end will soon be longer for many Edmontonians, with some major intersection closures and reduced lanes on busy routes starting this month. More intensive road construction is planned along the west leg of the Valley Line LRT from mid-April to November in three phases. Jonathan Cox, construction […]

Politics

20 h. ago Construction disruption: Major roadwork, closures for Edmonton Valley Line LRT start this month

Time spent travelling between Downtown and the west end will soon be longer for many Edmontonians, with some major intersection closures and reduced lanes on busy routes starting this month. More intensive road construction is planned along the west leg of the Valley Line LRT from mid-April to November in three phases. Jonathan Cox, construction […]

Politics

21 h. ago Nuclear safety commission OKs construction of Ontario small modular reactor

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission has approved a plan by Ontario Power Generation to build a small modular reactor at the site of the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station.

Society

21 h. ago Valley Line LRT west intersection closures to begin with 124 Street this month

After Edmonton council elected to speed up construction on the west leg of the Valley Line LRT, the first of several planned intersection closures will begin the week of April 21.

Other

21 h. ago What Calgary's Construction Association wants from a new federal government

The Calgary construction sector is currently short about 6,800 positions says association CEO

Politics

22 h. ago Province touts speed of ‘BC Builds’ housing program after one year

British Columbia's government celebrated the first anniversary of one of its cornerstone housing programs at the groundbreaking of a 179-unit rental building in North Vancouver, which it says went from concept to construction in 14 months.

Other

22 h. ago Do you know this man? Suspect in Abbotsford sex assault depicted in sketch

The assault happened shortly before 7 p.m. on March 24, as a woman was walking alone on a path at Mill Lake Park, between Ashley Way and Alta Avenue.

Events

24 h. ago Redbrick Acquires Quartz from G/O Media To Drive Next Phase of Growth for Pioneering Digital Media Company

As the media landscape continues to rapidly evolve, Redbrick will drive innovation and transformation with the trusted publisher NEW YORK — Redbrick, a company that builds, acquires, and supports innovative businesses, today announced the acquisition of pioneering digital media company Quartz and The Inventory, the consumer product media company, from G/O Media for an undisclosed […]

Economics

25 h. ago DP World Breaks Ground on Duke Point Terminal Expansion, Strengthening Vancouver Island’s Global Connectivity

Snuneymuxw First Nation, Port of Nanaimo, and DP World commemorate project launch with ceremonial land blessing and sod-turning event VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — DP World, a global leader in logistics and supply chain solutions, officially launched construction of the Duke Point Terminal expansion today, aimed at significantly enhancing Vancouver Island’s […]

Other

26 h. ago Regina police chief removed from active service due to complaint

Few details are being provided at this time but in a release the organization said it is reviewing a complaint filed by a community member against Sheikh.

Events

28 h. ago 2nd phase of construction to begin on Regina’s Dewdney Avenue corridor

Regina residents will soon be faced with the familiar disruptions of construction along Dewdney Avenue, but despite the road closures local shops in the area remain open.

Other

30 h. ago On the map: Hamilton’s Rebecca Condos flips the script on Toronto trends 

It’s been several months now since a report from CIBC and Urbanation showed 82 percent of investors in newly completed condos with mortgages in the GTA lost money on their units in the first half of 2024 — up from 52 percent in 2022. So it should come as no surprise that pre-construction sales campaigns […]

Other

31 h. ago Lorne Gunter: Smith needs to let Alberta's collective outrage set the autonomy agenda

According to calculations by Vancouver’s Fraser Institute, between 2007 and 2022 Alberta and Albertans sent $245 billion more to the federal government than the federal government sent back to this province in the form of pensions and social payments, unemployment benefits, research grants, health care contributions, affordable housing construction and so on. Some of that […]

Events