August 2, 2012
Journal of Commerce update for the week of August 6th, 2012
In this week's update, we look at some of the stories we'll be covering in the Journal of Commerce for the week of August 6th, 2012.
Saskatchewan premier Brad Wall is pushing for changes to the province’s labour legislation, and has the support of the Merit Contractors Association of Saskatchewan. The Saskatchewan Building Trades oppose the changes and have released a paper against restructuring the current legislation.
Staff writer Richard Gilbert has a story about the Alberta government accelerating efforts to twin Highway 63 to Fort McMurray. Two new passing lanes will be added and six lanes will be extended between House River and the junction with Highway 881.
Correspondent Peter Kenter has an article about Pacific Blasting, a Burnaby-based company that uses explosive compaction to achieve rapid soil stabilization.
Lawyers Erin Tolfo and Matt Swanson have a column about a new limitation act for British Columbia, and make sure to check out our feature video, where we interview Grant McMillan, the president of the Council of Construction Associations.
VIDEO: Journal of Commerce Update for the week of May 27th, 2013
In this week's update, we look at some of the stories we'll be covering in the Journal of Commerce for the week of May 27th, 2013.
VIDEO: The BCCSA's Mike McKenna at NAOSH Health and Safety Week launch in North Vancouver
North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week was launched on May 6 in British Columbia with an event held in North Vancouver featuring many different safety organizations, equipment providers and demonstrations of proper safety procedures.
Journal of Commerce Update for the week of May 20th, 2013
In this week's update, we look at some of the stories we'll be covering in the Journal of Commerce for the week of May 20th, 2013.
VIDEO: Competing in the trades
Over 1,900 students competed in more than 60 trades at the recent Ontario Technological Skills Competition held at RIM Park in Waterloo, Ont.
VIDEO: Transit-oriented development in Edmonton
Edmonton has traditionally been dominated by car traffic, but recently efforts have been made to improve the city transit system and, through transit-oriented development, to create neighbourhoods and destinations that are integrated with transit.
Journal of Commerce Update for the week of May 13th, 2013
In this week's update, we look at some of the stories we'll be covering in the Journal of Commerce for the week of May 13th, 2013.
VIDEO: Alex Carrick - Ontario Budget 2013
One of the highlights of the 2013 Ontario budget is a three-year, $35-billion commitment toward public infrastructure.
VIDEO: Calgary airport tunnel takes shape
The City of Calgary's ambitious Airport Trail Tunnel project is a 620 metre tunnel that will run under the new Calgary International Airport runway and will extend Airport Trail from Barlow Trail to 36 Street N.E.
Journal of Commerce Update for the week of May 6th, 2013
In this week's update, we look at some of the stories we'll be covering in the Journal of Commerce for the week of May 6th, 2013.
