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VINCE VERSACE

Relatives of the men killed in the tunnel collapse react at the unveiling ceremony.

Hogg’s Hollow tragedy | 50 years later

Pride, sadness as Hogg's Hollow memorial unveiled

Quilt will be a permanent tribute to victims of 1960 tunnel disaster

VINCE VERSACE

staff writer

The Hogg’s Hollow tragedy memorial quilt now has an official home and it captures the legacy of that construction accident, says the niece of one of the accident victims. More

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TORONTO POLICE SERVICES

The poorly lit tunnel where the workers died was 35 feet underground and was six feet in diameter with a 36-inch watermain running through it.

Hogg’s Hollow tragedy | 50 Years Later

Despite safety improvements, underground dangers still exist

Five workers perished in tunnel disaster on March 17, 1960

VINCE VERSACE

staff writer

The tunneling circumstances that resulted in the Hogg’s Hollow tragedy would be hard to replicate today, but dangers still exist despite safety improvements, says one tunneling expert. More

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Hogg's Hollow tragedy | 50 years later

‘Sandhogs’ who perished had diverse personal stories

Who were the Italian ‘Sandhogs’ who died in a tunnel 35 feet below ground on March 17, 1960? All five men who died in the Hogg’s Hollow tragedy were of Italian descent and had been plying their trade as construction “sandhogs” in tunnels. More

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“What initially attracted me to the project were the stories and circumstances leading up to the accident,” says quilt artist Laurie Swim.

Hogg’s Hollow tragedy | 50 years later

Commemorative quilt also a story of victims’ families

VINCE VERSACE

staff writer

With every stitch and cloth piece in the Hogg’s Hollow tragedy commemorative quilt, Laurie Swim wanted to recognize not just the event itself, but all the good that came from it. More

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Now a senior partner in the Morsky Group of companies, Wayne Morsky began working part-time for the family firm at age 13.

Filling labour gap a top priority for incoming Canadian Construction Association chair

PATRICIA WILLIAMS

staff writer

Engaging the aboriginal labour force in a more effective manner is a key priority for Regina contractor Wayne Morsky, chair-elect of the Canadian Construction Association (CCA). More

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Niagara Construction Association president worked her way up

PATRICIA WILLIAMS

staff writer

Niagara Construction Association (NCA) president Tara Christensen got her feet wet in the roofing industry working summers at Pec Roof Maintenance, a division of family-owned Ed Christensen Roofing Ltd. More

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CSC No Frills Trade Show

Pursuit of LEED could result in professional negligence, insurance executive warns

By adhering to a “recipe” or “formula” in order to earn points toward LEED certification, design professionals might be at risk of neglecting their responsibility to clients, says an insurance company executive. More

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Economy at a Glance

The whole world is watching the U.S. labour market

ALEX CARRICK

Chief Economist, CanaData

From one month to the next, the whole world keeps hoping that the U.S. labour market will improve. It’s not impossible for gross domestic product growth to occur in what is still the world’s largest economy without an increase in jobs, but it is certainly more of a challenge. More

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Nova Scotia officials ‘comfortable’ covering cost of $60-million wind plant

HALIFAX

The Nova Scotia government is downplaying the risks taxpayers face in their equity stake in a manufacturing plant in Trenton that is going to make wind turbine components. More

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New Brunswick plans to install wildlife fencing for construction season

SAINT JOHN, N.B.

Wildlife fencing, and plenty of it, will be going up along New Brunswick highways during this year’s construction season. Plans call for over 70 kilometres between Campbellton and Oromocto and another 100 kilometres between St. Stephen and Saint John. More

Construction/Building

CEMATRIX Corporation Announces Appointment of a Vice President (2010-03-17)

Dessau raises $330,000 for Centraide (2010-03-17)

ADF Group Inc. announces the departure of its Chief Financial Officer (2010-03-17)

Black Diamond Group Limited Announces Closing of $25.33 Million Bought Deal Equity Financing (2010-03-17)

GTA REALTORS(R) Reporting March Mid-Month Housing Statistics (2010-03-17)

CEMATRIX Corporation Announces Appointment of New Director and Grant of Stock Options (2010-03-17)

GENIVAR Income Fund: Notice of 2009 Fourth Quarter and Year-End Results and Conference Call (2010-03-16)

CanWel Building Materials Fourth Quarter and 2009 Year End Earnings Release and Conference Call Notification (2010-03-16)

Bird Construction Income Fund announces Its Selection as the Preferred proponent for Alberta New Schools Project (2010-03-16)

Laird Electric secures $45 million of new projects in the Alberta oil sands (2010-03-16)

Global demand for equipment strong at Ritchie Bros. Edmonton auction (2010-03-15)

PARA PAINTS and Lowe's Announce Partnership (2010-03-15)

Vicwest Income Fund Announces Distribution for March 2010 (2010-03-15)

Mohawk Announces Cash Tender Offer for Up To $200,000,000 Aggregate Principal Amount of Its Outstanding 6.50% Senior Notes Due 2011 (2010-03-15)

European Energy Giants Increase Renewable Energy Portfolios, an Industrial Info News Alert (2010-03-14)

CMHC: Canada's Economic Action Plan Creates Jobs and Improves Housing on Reserve in Quebec (2010-03-12)

The Churchill Corporation Reports 2009 Financial Results (2010-03-12)

Brampton Brick Reports Results for the Fourth Quarter and Year Ended December 31, 2009 (2010-03-12)

Media Advisory: CMHC-Social Housing Renovation Announcement (2010-03-12)

Avis Aux Médias: SCHL-Annonce concernant la rénovation de logements sociaux (2010-03-12)

SCHL : Le Plan d'action économique du Canada crée des emplois et améliore les logements dans les réserves au Québec (2010-03-12)

Environmentally Friendly Soil Stabilizer Introduced to the Dominican Republic (2010-03-12)

Bird Construction Income Fund announces strong 2009 annual financial results and March and April 2010 distributions (2010-03-12)

Governments of Canada and Quebec Invest in New Affordable Housing in La Peche (2010-03-12)

Bird Construction Income Fund announces intention to convert to a dividend paying corporation and dividend policy (2010-03-12)

SNC-Lavalin refutes misinformation published on federal building contracts (2010-03-11)

Kids Crooked House Partners with Kinder Canada in Playhouse Giveaway (2010-03-11)

The Ultimate Design Tool for Segmental Retaining Walls Now Available From Allan Block(R) -- AB Walls 10 (2010-03-11)

Media Advisory: Social Housing Renovation Announcement (2010-03-11)

NorthGrid Solar Inc. opens regional offices in Ottawa and Sault Ste. Marie (2010-03-11)

Seacliff Awarded $8.4 Million Electrical Contract at Edmonton Clinic North (ECN) Bringing Total Work at ECN to $56.0 Million: Fourth Institutional Infrastructure Contract Win in 2010 (2010-03-11)

Waterfront Toronto unveils Underpass Park: A visionary design for a unique public park in the West Don Lands (2010-03-10)

SNC-Lavalin awarded contract for the Junin 2 Block in Venezuela (2010-03-10)

Public Storage Canadian Properties Announces Fourth Quarter 2009 Operating Results (2010-03-10)

Economic News/Trends and Analysis

Trade Unions Ask Norwegian Pension Funds to Divest of Grupo Mexico Shares (2010-03-16)

Savvy advice for first time home buyers: TD Canada Trust reveals what women in Quebec want to know (2010-03-16)

Media Advisory - Which G7 country and which city has the lowest business costs? (2010-03-16)

Government-funded construction projects at Ontario universities boost local economies, strengthen learning and research environments (2010-03-15)

Manitoba's housing market perks up: RBC Economics (2010-03-15)

Slow housing market in Saskatchewan helps improve affordability: RBC Economics (2010-03-15)

Alberta's housing affordability remains in check: RBC Economics (2010-03-15)

Housing affordability improves in Atlantic Canada: RBC Economics (2010-03-15)

Booming housing market undermines affordability in Quebec: RBC Economics (2010-03-15)

Higher prices melt housing affordability in British Columbia: RBC Economics (2010-03-15)

Ontario's housing market shifts into high gear: RBC Economics (2010-03-15)

Canada's housing affordability slips slightly: RBC Economics (2010-03-15)

Surprising new evidence on the impact of dollar volatility (2010-03-12)

Consumer confidence may be turning the corner: Survey (2010-03-12)

Rising benefit costs challenge employers to balance attractive programs with affordability (2010-03-11)

Quebec's economy on the mend: RBC Economics (2010-03-11)

CFOs Report On Second Quarter Hiring Expectations (2010-03-11)

Atlantic Canada's economy poised for growth in 2010: RBC Economics (2010-03-11)

The worst is over for Manitoba's economy: RBC Economics (2010-03-11)

British Columbia's economy expected to turn the corner in 2010: RBC Economics (2010-03-11)

Alberta's slow recovery should speed up through 2010: RBC Economics (2010-03-11)

Ontario's economic recovery gains steam: RBC Economics (2010-03-11)

Canada's economy shifts into recovery mode: RBC Economics (2010-03-11)

The Canadian Aerospace Industry praises the federal government for recognizing Space as a strategic capability for Canada (2010-03-11)

CIOs Report On Second Quarter Hiring Expectations (2010-03-11)

Saskatchewan's economy set to rebound: RBC Economics (2010-03-11)

The cost of energy: A competitive advantage for companies - Natural gas more economical than electricity for the last 11 years (2010-03-10)

Ontario's infrastructure programs saved jobs and maintained economic activity during recession (2010-03-10)

XBRL Canada Welcomes the Announcement of the Red Tape Reduction Commission (2010-03-10)

Loonie could fly above par with U.S. dollar this summer: CIBC World Markets Inc. (2010-03-10)

Surprise surplus confirms need for greater transparency at City Hall: Toronto Board of Trade (2010-03-10)

Many Canadian parents not making the most of available tax savings: RBC poll (2010-03-10)

Environmental Services

Ontarians get the picture - there are not nearly enough trees and forests in southern Ontario (2010-03-17)

Carbon Friendly Submits its Phase I Poland Afforestation PDD for VCS Validation (2010-03-17)

Alcan Cable signs distribution agreement with Promethean Devices LLC to sell new transmission line monitoring technology (2010-03-17)

Nestlé drives rainforest destruction pushing orangutans to brink of extinction (2010-03-17)

More Alberta charities receive free computers from ERA.ca (2010-03-17)

Charities in need continue to wait for donations of computer equipment (2010-03-17)

Multiple Site roll out by Major US Produce Wholesaler (2010-03-16)

Day4 Energy Reports Fourth-Quarter and Year End 2009 Results (2010-03-16)

Catch the Wind signs sales agreement with leading manufacturer of wind turbines (2010-03-16)

Sino-Forest Achieves Strong Fourth Quarter and Annual 2009 Results (2010-03-16)

Domtar to permanently close its coated groundwood paper mill in Columbus, Mississippi (2010-03-16)

New field-study on the potential use of biodiesel for off-road machinery in highway construction and forest operations (2010-03-16)

Avon Launches Hello Green Tomorrow in More Than 65 Countries: A Global Women's Environmental Movement to Nurture Nature (2010-03-16)

Maple Leaf signs Yellowhorn seedling distribution agreement with U.S. entity (2010-03-16)

BIOREM receives C$1.7 million in new orders (2010-03-15)

Transcontinental Northern California receives Silver LEED certification from U.S. Green Building Council (2010-03-15)

Media advisory: Domtar at the Goldman Sachs Conference (2010-03-15)

Thermal Energy announces cancellation of 2,700,000 common shares (2010-03-15)

Newalta Announces Quarterly Dividend (2010-03-15)

Thermal Energy Signs $4 million Contract with Kruger Products Limited to provide FLU-ACE(R) Heat Recovery Solution (2010-03-12)

Hybridyne Power Systems Canada's CEO returns (2010-03-12)

Thermal Energy was headline sponsor of NHS Sustainable Development 2010 (2010-03-12)

Thermal Energy Receives Purchase Order from King's College Hospital in England (2010-03-12)

Plutonic Power Announces Energization Plans for Toba Montrose Transmission Line (2010-03-12)

Cleanfield Announces Non-Brokered Private Placement for up to $480,000 (2010-03-11)

U.S. Department of State Announces Winners of Global Online Video Contest: 'Change Your Climate, Change Our World' (2010-03-11)

Alcan Specialty Sheet introduces a comprehensive product portfolio of Automotive Body in White sheet specifications to meet European automotive industry's growing demand (2010-03-11)

Smurfit-Stone Partners With Emerald Waste to Provide Recycling and Waste Solutions in Gainesville, FL (2010-03-11)

ENPAR commissions ammonia treatment system for a gold mine located in northeastern Ontario (2010-03-11)

Finavera Renewables Awarded Four Electricity Purchase Agreements in BC Hydro Clean Power Call (2010-03-11)

British Columbia's clean energy industry welcomes Clean Power Call results (2010-03-11)

Maple Leaf Signs MOU for Waste Oil Collection and Processing (2010-03-10)

GE Energy Financial Services and Plutonic Power Corporation Issue Clean Power Call Update (2010-03-10)

Sino-Forest to host Fourth Quarter & Year-end 2009 Earnings Call on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 (2010-03-10)

Ballard Reports Audited Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009 Results (2010-03-10)

Government of Canada/Public Works

Public Notice: Public Works and Government Services Canada (2010-03-17)

REMINDER/Chaudiere Crossing - Lane Closures (2010-03-16)

REMINDER: Alexandra Bridge-Closure of Northbound Lane to Gatineau (2010-03-16)

Chaudiere Crossing - Lane Closures (2010-03-15)

Alexandra Bridge-Closure of Northbound Lane to Gatineau (2010-03-15)

Government of Canada Increases Support for Young Musicians of the Morningside Music Bridge Program (2010-03-12)

Real Estate

Calloway Real Estate Investment Trust Declares March 2010 Distribution (2010-03-17)

Dundee REIT March 2010 Monthly Distribution (2010-03-17)

Serious housing shortage in Nunavik - Inuit sounds a warning to federal government (2010-03-17)

Northern Property reports 2009 financial results (2010-03-17)

Artis REIT Announces Closing of $50 Million Offering of Units (2010-03-16)

Artis releases fourth quarter and 2009 results; Reports solid same property NOI growth of 5.2% (2010-03-16)

Pure Industrial Real Estate Trust Announces Release of Fiscal 2009 Financial Results, Schedules Conference Call and Announces Cash Distribution for March 2010 (2010-03-16)

Killam announces monthly dividend (2010-03-16)

Holloway Lodging Real Estate Investment Trust reports 2009 year end results; Announces intention to convert to a corporation (2010-03-16)

C.A. Bancorp Strategic Process Continuing (2010-03-16)

Dundee REIT Completes $100 Million Equity Offering (2010-03-16)

Allied Properties Real Estate Investment Trust Announces March Distribution (2010-03-16)

Morguard REIT declares March 2010 distribution of 7.5 cents per unit (2010-03-16)

Cominar and Overland announce completion of acquisition (2010-03-16)

SCHL : Le Plan d'action économique du Canada crée des emplois et améliore les logements sociaux au Québec (2010-03-15)

Chartwell REIT Announces March 2010 Distribution (2010-03-15)

Demand and supply coming into balance in resale market (2010-03-15)

CMHC: Canada's Economic Action Plan Creates Jobs and Improves Social Housing in Ontario (2010-03-15)

iLOOKABOUT Announces Series E Warrant Term Extension (2010-03-15)

Charter Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX VENTURE:CRH.UN) Announces Distribution of $0.01333 Per Unit (2010-03-15)

Royal Host REIT Announces Distribution of $0.025 to Unitholders (2010-03-15)

InnVest Real Estate Investment Trust Announces Monthly Distribution (2010-03-15)

Amica Mature Lifestyles Announces Third Quarter Fiscal 2010 Results Conference Call (2010-03-15)

Artis Real Estate Investment Trust announces monthly cash distribution (2010-03-15)

CMHC: Canada's Economic Action Plan Creates Jobs and Improves Social Housing in Quebec (2010-03-15)

Extendicare REIT Declares March 2010 Distribution (2010-03-15)

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust Announces March 2010 Distribution (2010-03-15)

C.A. Bancorp Canadian Realty Finance Corporation (TSX:RF.PR.A)(TSX:RF.A) Announces Distributions (2010-03-15)

Northern Property Real Estate Investment Trust Announces March 2010 distribution (2010-03-15)

Primaris Retail REIT Announces March Distribution (2010-03-15)

SCHL: Le Plan d'action économique du Canada crée des emplois et améliore les logements sociaux en Ontario (2010-03-15)

Le Plan d'action économique du Canada crée des emplois et améliore les logements sociaux en Ontario (2010-03-12)

Canada’s Economic Action Plan Creates Jobs and Improves Social Housing in Ontario (2010-03-12)

InnVest REIT Reports Fourth Quarter Results (2010-03-12)

SCHL-Le Plan d'action économique du Canada crée des emplois et améliore les logements sociaux en Ontario (2010-03-12)

March Madness @ Promenade - Celebrate your March Break 'staycation' in Thornhill! (2010-03-12)

Gulf & Pacific Equities Corp. Announces Renewal of Normal Course Issuer Bid (2010-03-12)

GT Canada Capital Corporation announces completion of qualifying transaction (2010-03-12)

CMHC-Canada's Economic Action Plan Creates Jobs and Improves Social Housing in Ontario (2010-03-12)

Brookfield Renewable Power Hydroelectric Project Selected for Electricity Purchase Agreement (2010-03-11)

Energie renouvelable Brookfield voit un de ses projets hydroélectriques sélectionné pour une convention d'achat d'électricité (2010-03-11)

Cominar REIT Achieves Another Year of Growth and Expansion (2010-03-11)

Educators Financial Group Announces Filing of Amended Mortgage & Income Fund MRFP (2010-03-11)

Media Advisory: Social Housing Renovation Announcement (2010-03-11)

Huntingdon REIT Announces Binding Letter of Agreement to Sell Material Assets of CRESI (2010-03-11)

Avis aux médias : Annonce concernant la rénovation de logements sociaux (2010-03-11)

Xceed Mortgage Reports Fiscal 2010 First-Quarter Financial Results (2010-03-11)

COMPASS Income Fund Rights Offering (2010-03-11)

First Capital Realty Announces 2009 Year End Results (2010-03-11)

CAPREIT Announces March, 2010 Distribution (2010-03-10)

Fusion Homes Named Ontario Builder of the Year (2010-03-10)

GT Canada Capital Corporation to close qualifying transaction following outcome of TSXV review of company's affairs and use of proceeds (2010-03-10)

Cominar and Overland announce successful completion of take-over bid (2010-03-10)

Scott's REIT reports strong fiscal 2009 results (2010-03-10)

Zaio Launches Appraisal Based Social Network (2010-03-10)

C.A. Bancorp Canadian Realty Finance Corporation Announces 2009 Financial Results, Provides Market Update, Review of the Mortgage Portfolio and NAV Update (2010-03-10)

Xceed Mortgage CEO Appearing Thursday on BNN (2010-03-10)

Marché immobilier au Québec : les ventes reviennent au niveau enregistré avant la récession (2010-03-10)

Xceed Mortgage Appoints Michael Jones Interim Chief Operating Officer and Jeff Bouganim VP, Finance (2010-03-10)

Empire Company Posts Q3 Results (2010-03-10)

Quebec Real Estate Market: Sales Reach Pre-Recession Levels (2010-03-10)

Transportation/Trucking

/R E P E A T -- Mercier Bridge: Lane Closure - Road Work Heading to Châteauguay March 17/ (2010-03-17)

Jazz Air Income Fund announces March distribution (2010-03-17)

Cargojet Income Fund Announces Distribution (2010-03-17)

Canadian Helicopters reports 2009 year-end results (2010-03-17)

CN executive vice-president and chief financial officer, to address The National Bank Financial Annual Transportation & Logistics Conference March 24 (2010-03-17)

Hy-Drive Patent News - Hy-Drive Adds Two More Patents to its Patent Portfolio (2010-03-17)

Media advisory: The Transportation Safety Board of Canada will hold a news conference on March 16, 2010 to launch its safety issues Watchlist (2010-03-16)

Hy-Drive Developments - Ontario Waste Management to take delivery of Eighteen (18) Hy-Drive HGS(R) Units (2010-03-16)

CN selects Children's Hospital Foundation of Manitoba as community charity for 2010 CN Canadian Women's Open (2010-03-16)

TSB Launches Watchlist, Calls for Action (2010-03-16)

OC Transpo receives penalty for failing to call out stops (2010-03-16)

Mercier Bridge: Lane Closure - Road Work Heading to Châteauguay March 17 (2010-03-16)

New Flyer To Announce 2009 Results on March 23rd and Hold Conference Call on March 24th (2010-03-16)

Hy-Drive News - Leadership Transition (2010-03-16)

Media Advisory - The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) will hold a news conference to launch its safety issues Watchlist (2010-03-15)

CN awarded Innovator of the Year by Wal-Mart Canada (2010-03-15)

TransForce declares quarterly dividend (2010-03-15)

Canadian Pacific to address National Bank Financial 5th Annual Transportation & Logistics Conference (2010-03-15)

Mercator Transport sets up office in Kenya (2010-03-15)

New Flyer Industries Inc. and New Flyer Industries Canada ULC announce March cash distribution (2010-03-15)

GO Transit making changes to meet increased demand (2010-03-12)

Canadian Helicopters Income Fund declares monthly distribution (2010-03-12)

Trimac Announces Fourth Quarter, Year-End Results (2010-03-11)

Porter Airlines expands Boston service to 5 daily roundtrips (2010-03-11)

Alstom Acquires Services Company Assets in the U.S. (2010-03-11)

Trimac Income Fund announces distribution (2010-03-11)

NAV CANADA announces ratification of collective agreement with financial officers (2010-03-11)

March Break Travel with VIA Rail (2010-03-10)

/R E P E A T -- Mercier Bridge: Lane Closure/ (2010-03-10)

/R E P E A T -- Jacques Cartier Bridge: Work on Bike Path/ (2010-03-10)