Ex-Canadian military bases can be transformed

PATRICIA WILLIAMS

staff writer

Canada’s former military bases, an important part of the country’s heritage, also represent a golden opportunity for development of contemporary mixed-use communities. More

Shop and Sleep

WILLIAM CONWAY/PROGRESS PHOTOGRAPHY

Glass installation is moving up on the next phase of the Southcore Financial Centre mixed-use project in Toronto, Ont. More

Martin remembered for infectious laugh and mentorship

KELLY LAPOINTE

staff writer

With his infectious laugh, positive personality and compassion for others, Joe Martin made himself a legend throughout Ontario’s heavy equipment industry, say those who have worked with him. More

Staffing levels and safety drive Ontario elevator worker strike

Striking workers say strike not about money

KELLY LAPOINTE

staff writer

Elevator workers across Ontario are striking as they can’t come to terms on the language inside their agreement with four major elevator companies. More

Proposed wood-frame use meets opposition

OTTAWA

The Cement Association of Canada (CAC) declared their opposition to proposed changes in the Ontario Building Code (OBC) that would allow construction of six-storey wood-frame buildings. More

Provincial MPP supporters of prompt payment legislation excited at prospects

TORONTO

Proposed prompt payment legislation now heads to the Ontario legislature’s standing committee on regulations and private bills after passing second reading on May 16. More

SDSMT

This 18-pound concrete airplane, designed and built by students from the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, made aeronautical history recently.

Concrete airplane in South Dakota takes flight

RAPID CITY, S.D.

An 18-pound concrete airplane recently made aeronautical history by being the second known concrete plane to fly and the only one to stay intact upon landing. More

Opposition tackle Harper government on lack of youth employment

OTTAWA

Whether jobs are created or lost on any given month, the one constant in Canada’s post-recession employment record has been that for young people, the news has always been bad. More

Construction/Building

Women and Children to Benefit With New Opening of Libra House (2013-05-24)

New Women's Centre Officially Opens in Labrador (2013-05-24)

DayStar Technologies, Inc. (DSTI) Announces the Successful Closing of a 20% Equity Position in Premier Global (2013-05-24)

Government of Canada/Public Works

Governments of Canada and Quebec Invest in Affordable Housing (2013-05-24)

Affordable Housing Complex Benefits from Renovation Funding in Toronto (2013-05-24)

Harper Government Awards Bus Contract for Canadian Armed Forces to Winnipeg Company (2013-05-24)

CORRECTION FROM SOURCE-Media Advisory: Government of Canada to Make an Announcement in Support of the Canadian Armed Forces and the Economy (2013-05-23)

Media Advisory : Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (2013-05-23)

Harper Government Supports New Research Chair in Mobile Technology at New Brunswick Community College (2013-05-23)

Media Advisory: Renovations to Affordable Housing in Toronto (2013-05-23)

Industry Engaged on Pricing and Industrial Benefits of Available Aircraft to Replace CF-18 Fleet (2013-05-23)

Media Advisory: Government of Canada to Make an Announcement in Support of the Canadian Armed Forces and the Economy (2013-05-23)

Media Advisory: Canada Mortgage Housing Corporation (2013-05-23)

Government of Canada Supports Scientific Discovery for Thousands of Researchers and Students (2013-05-21)

Harper Government Invests in Alaska Highway (2013-05-21)

Government of Canada Supports the Festival de Lanaudiere (2013-05-21)

Real Estate

Leisureworld Vaughan Receives Top Honours for New Blood Testing Method that Enhances Care and Lives of Residents (2013-05-24)

Un complexe de logements abordables à Toronto bénéficie de fonds destinés à la rénovation (2013-05-24)

Gulf & Pacific Equities Corp. Reports First Quarter Results With Revenue of $633,681 (2013-05-24)

Going Tankless: Save Energy With a Tankless Water Heater (2013-05-23)

Park Lawn Corporation Announces May 2013 Dividend (2013-05-23)

Avis aux médias : Rénovation de logements abordables à Toronto (2013-05-23)

Se passer de réservoir : Economisez l'énergie avec un chauffe-eau sans réservoir (2013-05-23)

Allied Properties Real Estate Investment Trust Announces Acquisition of Strategic Infill Properties in Quebec City and Calgary (2013-05-22)

CAPREIT Announces Election of Trustees (2013-05-21)

Chartwell Retirement Residences Announces Election of Trustees and Directors (2013-05-21)

Calloway Real Estate Investment Trust Announces $150 Million Series I Senior Unsecured Debenture Issue (2013-05-21)

Calloway Real Estate Investment Trust Announces Redemption of Series D Unsecured Debentures (2013-05-21)

InterRent Announces May 2013 Distributions (2013-05-21)

Allied Properties Real Estate Investment Trust Announces May Distribution (2013-05-21)