BRANTFORD, ONT. — Frontline Cable and Gas Services Inc., a Brantford-based excavation contractor, has been fined $110,000 in connection with a fatal workplace incident that occurred in Brampton in 2023. According to an Ontario court bulletin, the tragedy took place on February 10, 2023, at the intersection of Campkin Street and Mill Street South. The […]
TORONTO — A harsh spring freeze-and-thaw cycle is wreaking havoc on Ontario’s roads, creating more potholes than usual and causing frustration for drivers. Mike Sanders, owner of Aaron’s Taxi in Sudbury, says rough roads are becoming a daily challenge. “It’s just part of life now,” he said. “The major roads in Sudbury are especially bad […]
HAWKSVILLE, ONT. — AMI Attachments Inc., a heavy equipment manufacturer based in Hawksville, Ontario, has been hit with a $65,000 fine after a worker sustained serious injuries while operating a magnetic lifting device on February 15, 2024. According to a bulletin from the Ontario court, the incident occurred while a young employee was moving steel […]
LOS ALAMOS — In a strategic push to advance artificial intelligence infrastructure, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced 16 federal sites — including iconic nuclear research hubs like Los Alamos National Laboratory — as potential locations for AI data center development. These federally owned sites are described as “uniquely suited for rapid data […]
ST. PETERSBURG, FL — Tropicana Field, the longtime home of the Tampa Bay Rays, is set to undergo a major roof replacement after suffering significant damage from Hurricane Milton — with hopes of having the stadium ready for the 2026 season. In a recent vote, the St. Petersburg City Council approved $22.5 million to kick […]
TORONTO — The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) experienced its lowest February for new home sales on record, according to new data released by the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD). Only 400 new homes were sold in February 2025 — a 50% drop from February 2024 and a staggering 84% below the 10-year average […]
OTTAWA — The federal election campaign continues today with all three major party leaders making stops in Western Canada. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is set to hold a press conference in Edmonton at 8:30 a.m., before traveling to Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, for an evening rally. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh will be in Vancouver for […]
TORONTO — Mattamy Homes has been awarded the Gold Award for Best Design Centre at The Nationals, a prestigious program hosted by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) in the United States. The awards honour excellence in home design, marketing, and sales across the industry. Created in partnership with Figure3, Mattamy’s Urban Design Studio […]
Over 100 high school students from across Ontario took a break from their usual weekend routines to take on the role of urban designers at the ninth annual 1UP Conference in Toronto. Guided by volunteer design professionals, students aged 14 and older participated in a hands-on design challenge: reimagining a vibrant plaza that would connect […]
MONTREAL — As U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods continue to mount, the idea that companies can simply pivot to new supply chains is far from realistic, experts warn. While Canadian businesses are actively exploring alternative sourcing and export options in light of the 25% tariffs already in place — and more potentially on the way […]