Copper prices have soared as the US threatens tariffs on the metal and China boosts its economy
NEW YORK — Copper prices have hit record highs as an ongoing trade war between the U.S. and its key … Read more
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New U.S. auto tariffs to devastate sector, raise consumer costs: industry
OTTAWA — Canadian auto industry leaders say the latest tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump will raise the prices … Read more
Olympic venue plans are in place for Brisbane 2032 and now the wait for construction begins
BRISBANE, AUS. — Ready. Set. Wait. It’ll be another year or two before construction begins on the main Olympic stadium … Read more
Trump will announce auto tariffs at a White House news conference
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Wednesday will announce tariffs on auto imports, a move that the White Houses claims … Read more
London detention centre renos complete
LONDON — The Ontario government has announced renovations are now complete at the Elgin-Middlesex Detention Centre in London, adding 110 … Read more
Liberals hold six-point lead over Conservatives: Leger poll
OTTAWA — The federal Liberals are pushing further ahead of the Conservatives in voter support, and almost one in two … Read more
More B.C. women hitting the road for roadbuilding
The BC Construction Association (BCCA) says an increasing number of women are working in construction in the province. According to … Read more
Taxes, trades key topics for federal party leaders on first full day of campaign
OTTAWA — Federal party leaders are spending their first full day on the campaign trail talking about taxes, transfers and … Read more
ConstructConnect spring economic webcast provides insight into the future
CINCINNATI — We can’t see the future, but ConstructConnect’s experts come pretty close. Twice a year, ConstructConnect hosts a 90-minute … Read more
HCRA blocks illegal builder under new name
TORONTO – The Home Construction Regulatory Authority (HCRA) has taken action to prevent a builder with an alleged history of … Read more
New Brunswick budget forecasts $599-million deficit as Trump tariff threat looms
FREDERICTON — The New Brunswick government tabled a $14.3-billion budget March 18 that has been driven deep into deficit by … Read more
LIUNA’s Mancinelli receives King Charles III Coronation Medal
TORONTO — LIUNA International vice-president and Canadian director Joe Mancinelli recently received the King Charles III Coronation Medal in recognition … Read more