1 week ago Major Toronto intersection to be shut down for over a month of construction

It can be tough to keep track of all of the construction projects and ensuing road closures in and around Toronto — especially in the midst of this year's capital work boom — and the upcoming shutdown of one major corner may be another that takes drivers, cyclists, and especially transitgoers by surprise.While the King-Church juncture only just reopened this long weekend after being blocked off for three months for streetcar track and water main replacements, further along the east-west artery, another similar closure is on the way.Later this month, the TTC will kick off more track work at the corner of King and Dufferin streets, necessitating a complete blockade of all through traffic, including streetcars.According to the commission, the following transit routes will be diverted as stated for the duration of the project:503 Kingston Rd – 503 Kingston Rd. bus replacement will operate between King Street West at...

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2 w. ago Former Trans Mountain CEO to head up Carney’s major projects office in Calgary

OTTAWA — Ottawa’s one-stop shop for businesses to pitch plans for large industrial construction projects will be headquartered in Calgary and managed by former Trans Mountain CEO Dawn Farrell, the Prime Minister’s Office said Friday. The major projects office is part of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s plan to get big, national projects fast-tracked through the […]

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2 w. ago Ottawa’s major projects office to be headed by former Trans Mountain CEO

Ottawa's one-stop shop for industry to pitch plans for large industrial construction projects will be headquartered in Calgary, the Prime Minister's Office said.

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2 w. ago Opinion: Ottawa's steel tariffs take a heavy toll on Alberta and B.C. construction projects

Alberta has an economy that consistently leads the nation and is a magnet for young Canadians seeking opportunity. Unfortunately, we have a federal government that seemingly has been focused on holding Alberta back rather than moving it forward. In response to the trade war unleashed by the Trump administration, there have been more references to […]

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2 w. ago Nova Scotia issues final environmental approval to Goldboro gold mine project

HALIFAX — A gold mine in eastern Nova Scotia received its final permit approval from the provincial government on Wednesday, seven years after the project was first submitted for environmental scrutiny. Construction of the open-pit Goldboro gold mine, owned by Toronto-based NexGold Mining Corp., is expected to begin in Guysborough County in 2026, government officials […]

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2 w. ago Robex remains on track for first gold at Kiniero in Q4 CY2025

Highlights: Construction at Robex’s Kiniero Gold Project, Guinea, remains on schedule and budget – first gold pour on track for Q4 CY25. Project remains LTI free (lost time injury) with 3,917,695 hours worked since January 2023. Drilling at Sabali pit continued, with 35,518 metres drilled in July and 32,184 samples pending analysis. Process plant and […]

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2 w. ago Democrats demand Trump resume a major offshore wind project near Rhode Island

A nearly complete wind farm off the coast of Rhode Island and Connecticut faces an uncertain future as the states’ Democratic governors, members of Congress and union workers are calling Monday for the Trump administration to let construction resume. The administration halted construction on the Revolution Wind project last week, saying the federal government needs […]

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3 w. ago Regina says major construction projects on track as summer winds down

As summer starts to wind down, Regina's major construction projects are moving ahead as scheduled.

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3 w. ago Today's letters: Gridlock due to countless construction projects plagues Ottawa

Wednesday, Aug. 20: Whoever permitted countless road closures didn't think things through, readers opine. Have your say by writing letters@ottawacitizen.com

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3 w. ago Exclusive: 'Serious safety risk': Work halted on several Vancouver multiplex projects built too close to power lines

Dan Fumano: Vancouver's highly touted multiplex zoning aims to pack more homes onto residential lots, but at least nine projects under construction have been hit with stop-work orders after the city determined they were too close to high-voltage overhead power lines.

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