29 h. ago Calgary embraced bold idea of transforming vacant offices into housing. How is it faring?

How Canada Wins: While progress has been made in the four years since Calgary embarked on a journey to convert empty offices into homes, challenges also await

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29 h. ago Calgary embraced bold idea of transforming vacant offices into housing. Is it working?

How Canada Wins: While progress has been made in the four years since Calgary embarked on a journey to convert empty offices into homes, challenges also await

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42 h. ago Algoma Steel Group Reports Financial Results for the Three and Nine Months Ended December 31, 2024

Calendar Fourth Quarter Results In-Line with Previously Announced Expectations Reaffirmed Outlook on Transformative Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) Project, Including First Arc in April SAULT STE. MARIE, Ontario, March 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Algoma Steel Group Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTL; TSX: ASTL) (“Algoma” or “the Company”), a leading Canadian producer of hot and cold rolled steel […]

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3 d. ago City Capital Ventures Rebrands to Uncommon Equity, Emphasizing the Firm’s Differentiated, Direct Investment Philosophy

CHICAGO — City Capital Ventures (“CCV”) is excited to announce it has rebranded to become Uncommon Equity, a private investment firm focused upon bringing a differentiated approach and best-in-breed talent to single asset, private investments. This new identity reflects the firm’s commitment to delivering value to all stakeholders through direct investment partnerships that pair capital […]

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3 d. ago City announces five downtown residential projects, including two office conversions

The projects are part of Calgary’s broader downtown revitalization strategy

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3 d. ago Calgary reveals latest steps to revitalize vacant office space, address housing crisis

The City of Calgary has announced plans for several new residential developments that it claims will add more than 1,100 housing units in downtown Calgary.

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3 d. ago Smith defends using taxpayer dollars on travelling to U.S. to appear alongside controversial podcaster

"This will be an incredibly important conversation to be had and shared widely with Americans," Smith's office said in a statement.

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6 d. ago Building a passenger rail culture in Canada: Toronto and Calgary on parallel tracks

Excitement is growing in Canada with the announcement of high-speed rail between Toronto and Quebec City. This long-anticipated project marks a significant advancement in rail infrastructure. However, to grasp its importance, we must view passenger rail as a continuum, starting with urban transit, expanding to regional and commuter rail, and ultimately supporting high-speed rail. Canada […]

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6 d. ago Opinion: Edmonton should say no to subsidizing Daryl Katz — again

Last week, Edmontonians were surprised to learn of an agreement between the City of Edmonton, the Government of Alberta, and OEG Sports and Entertainment (OEGSE), formerly Oilers Entertainment Group, regarding the extension of the Capital City Downtown Community Revitalization Levy (CRL) and new “catalyst projects” in the downtown core. These projects include $68.2 million for […]

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8 d. ago Toronto's first suburban shopping plaza to be torn down after over 70 years

A neighbourhood staple that has served Toronto's Bathurst and Lawrence area for over 70 years could soon vanish for good.Developer RioCan is planning to redevelop its Lawrence Plaza property at 534 Lawrence Ave W., opened all the way back in 1953 as what was then the city's first suburban shopping centre.Lawrence Plaza was a modernist vision of progress when first opened in the '50s, leaning into fast-spreading auto culture in the city's rapidly-growing suburbs. However, approaching 72 years of operation, the plaza's low-density land uses have been eclipsed by growth in the surrounding area.City of Toronto ArchivesThe property owner has announced that it is working on a "vision to reimagine Lawrence Plaza as a vibrant mixed-use community that celebrates its history and context."RioCan states that it is "in the early stages of shaping the vision for Lawrence Plaza," calling the future project "an exciting opportunity to enhance the site and strengthen its connection with the surround...

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8 d. ago Bird Secures $470 Million of Project Awards Across Key Sectors, Reinforcing Diversified Growth Strategy

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, March 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bird Construction Inc. (TSX: BDT) is pleased to announce that it was awarded a total of five projects with a combined value of approximately $470 million. These projects include Bird’s first project to be delivered through an Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) model in Atlantic Canada, two new […]

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9 d. ago CUPE BC – Investment in Public Services is Critical During Economic Uncertainty

VICTORIA, British Columbia — Budget 2025 includes necessary capital investments for infrastructure projects in K-12, health, post-secondary, and transportation, helping to keep public services stable in the years ahead. Where previous budgets focused on expansion of services and programs to make life more affordable for families and workers, this budget shifts to capital investments to […]

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9 d. ago BCUC Approves FortisBC Energy Inc. Okanagan Capacity Mitigation Project

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On March 3, 2025, the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) approved FortisBC Energy Inc.’s (FortisBC) application for its Okanagan Capacity Mitigation Project. The project includes building a new liquified natural gas (LNG) storage and vaporization facility at FortisBC’s Kelowna Gate Station and transporting LNG by truck from […]

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9 d. ago Toronto's BMO Field getting rooftop patio with spectacular views

There's a new rooftop patio opening in Toronto — but you'll need a special ticket before you check it out.On Monday, the City of Toronto and MLSE announced further details of an ongoing major renovation to BMO Field in preparation for six matches to be held at the venue during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.One of the new additions was a ticketed rooftop patio on the north side of the stadium that won't be open for the tournament but will be available to fans for Toronto FC and Toronto Argonauts games, as well as other events taking place in the stadium.The stadium has a capacity of 1,000 and will require a specific ticket to access.Though it's facing the south side of the stadium, if you turn your head left while on the patio, you'll have a spectacular view of the downtown Toronto skyline.For the FIFA World Cup, there will be 10,000 temporary seats added on the north grandstand and 7,000 on the south grandstand, bringing the capacity to around 45,000 for the duration of the tourname...

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1 week ago On the map: New North Oshawa community “on the edge of nature” 

With several genuine farmhouses within walking distance of Winchester Estates, the rural aesthetic of the 28-hectare community blends pleasingly into Oshawa’s northern outskirts.  In pre-construction across from the Kedron Dells Golf Club, the master-planned Menkes project includes more than 700 towns and detached homes featuring exteriors “inspired by English traditional and modern farmhouse architecture,” explains […]

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1 week ago Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo launches political comeback with a run for New York City mayor

NEW YORK — Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Saturday that he is running for mayor of New York City, relaunching his political career following a yearslong exile over a barrage of sexual harassment accusations.  In a video announcing his campaign, Cuomo pitched his return as a way to pull the city from social […]

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2 w. ago Ontario city kisses Elon Musk’s X goodbye, cites concern about site’s ‘viability’

On Monday, the City of Cambridge in Ontario announced it would no longer be posting to the social media channel, X, formerly known as Twitter.

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2 w. ago UK Climate Adviser’s Carbon Plan Clears Path for Heathrow Growth

The UK’s climate watchdog has released new recommendations for the government’s decarbonization strategy that include higher projections for airline passenger numbers, helping smooth the way for plans to expand London’s Heathrow Airport.

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2 w. ago Lethbridge city councillor asking colleagues to confirm city's stance opposing coal mines

A Lethbridge city councillor is asking her council colleagues to confirm their opposition to any coal mines — including the proposed Grassy Mountain project — that “risk damage” to the Oldman watershed. Australia-based Northback Holdings has applied to the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) for a temporary drilling program to explore for coal and divert water […]

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3 w. ago Greenheart Gold Has Entered Into an Option Agreement to Acquire a 100% Interest in the Tosso Creek Exploration Project in Suriname

A renaissance geochemical survey at Tosso Creek indicates multiple areas with anomalous soil results across the project These results include numerous relatively high-grade soil samples, including 4 over 1.0 ppm LONGUEUIL, Québec, Feb. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Greenheart Gold Inc. (TSXV: GHRT) (the “Company” or “Greenheart Gold”) is pleased to announce that it has […]

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