New fund aims to increase productivity in construction sector in B.C.
Oct. 17, 2023 – Employers and workers in the construction sector will have better support as B.C. launches the Workplace … Read more
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B.C. construction unions demand flushing toilets on work sites
Oct. 16, 2023 – The BC Building Trades Council is calling on Premier David Eby and Minister of Labour Harry … Read more
B.C. adds 12K jobs in September as demand for construction workers booms
Oct. 10, 2023 – B.C. has added 25,700 jobs to the economy in September for the second consecutive month of … Read more
Heat pumps outperform gas even in coldest temperatures, finds Canadian researcher
Oct. 11, 2023 -A study, published in the journal Joule, examined the efficiency of air-source heat pumps in sub-zero scenarios down … Read more
Alberta government funds 2,000 new trade apprenticeship spots
Oct. 10, 2023 – Alberta is adding an extra $12.4 million this year to create more apprenticeship seats to meet … Read more
Ontario expanding skilled trades training for Indigenous People in Thunder Bay
Oct. 10, 2023 – The Ontario government is expanding Kiikenomaga Kikenjigewen Employment and Training Services (KKETS) training programs to include … Read more
Canadian Construction Association launches industry call to action
Oct. 6, 2023 – With many Canadians distressed about the housing crisis, high cost of living and economic uncertainty impacting … Read more
Statistics Canada says job vacancies continued to fall in July
Oct. 2, 2023 – TheStatistics Canada says the number of job vacancies in July fell 5.8 per cent to their … Read more
Federation of Canadian Municipalities highlights decarbonizing projects
Oct. 2, 2023 – A new report released by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) highlights the decarbonizing projects funded … Read more
DEWALT Trades Scholarship application now open
Sept. 29, 2023 – DEWALT is accepting applications for the 2024 DEWALT Trades Scholarship. Now in its fifth year, the … Read more
Wolseley Canada Indigenous Student Bursary reaches $150,000 milestone
Sept. 29, 2023 – Wolseley Canada’s Indigenous Student Bursary reaches $150,000 milestone in its third year providing support for Indigenous … Read more
$150M needed to clear New Brunswick’s home energy savings waitlist
Sept. 27, 2023 – NB Power needs another $150 million just to clear the waitlist of lower-income households in the … Read more