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March 11, 2010
Shoddy home construction blamed for Turkey earthquake toll
Homes in eastern areas of Turkey prone to earthquakes must be better built to withstand jolts like the magnitude 6 quake that toppled village houses and killed 51 people, the Turkish government acknowledges.
March 2, 2010
Heavy construction company Sigfusson Northern fined in drilling mishap
Sigfusson Northern Ltd., a Kenora-based heavy construction company, was fined $50,000 on Feb. 12, for a violation of the Occupational Health and Safety Act that caused an injury to a worker.
March 2, 2010
Lions Group demolition company fined $50,000 for asbestos violation
Lions Group Inc., a Caledon, Ont.-based demolition company, was fined $50,000 for an asbestos violation.
February 24, 2010
Construction continues on James Cooper Mansion condo project in Toronto
A section gets lifted at the James Cooper Mansion condominium project on Sherbourne Street in Toronto. Tridel Corp. is general contractor of the 32-storey tower, which will connect to the heritage mansion by a glass podium. The refurbished mansion will be used for amenity space.
February 17, 2010
Ontario electrical industry reaches agreement for labour peace
Ontario electrical employers and employees have strongly supported a joint proposal that ensures the renewal of upcoming collective bargaining negotiations procedures without a work stoppage.
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