BALTIMORE — It has been a year since the tragic collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, claiming the lives of six construction workers. Maryland continues to honor their memory as the city, state, and port navigate the long path to recovery. “Since that night, every step we’ve taken has been to honor the people […]
OTTAWA — Both Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and Liberal Leader Mark Carney are turning their attention to Quebec as the federal election campaign intensifies. After attracting a crowd of approximately 4,500 supporters at a rally in Hamilton on Tuesday, Poilievre is expected to hold a news conference in Montmagny, Quebec, around noon today, followed by […]
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is set to unveil new tariffs on imported automobiles during a news conference scheduled for 4 p.m. EST on Wednesday. According to the White House, the measure aims to boost domestic manufacturing but could create financial challenges for automakers that heavily rely on global supply chains. White House Press Secretary […]
Ontario — As the April 30 contract expiry date draws closer, negotiators in Ontario’s Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional (ICI) construction sector report cautious progress. With just five weeks left, talks are expected to significantly pick up pace by mid-April. In total, 25 trades are currently bargaining with employer associations to renew their three-year agreements. Many […]
Hamilton, Ontario — Construction has officially begun on the new IKEA Hamilton Customer Distribution Centre (CDC) and Collection Point, part of a major $400 million investment by IKEA Canada. The facility, located at 212 Glover Rd, is set to become one of the province’s largest and most sustainable industrial buildings. The project will span 483,285 […]
Washington, D.C. – Former Florida Highway Patrol chief Derek Barrs has been nominated by President Donald Trump to serve as the administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Barrs, who served as chief of the Florida Highway Patrol from 2001 to 2020, previously spent a decade as deputy sheriff in Madison County, Florida. […]
Washington, D.C. – Adrienne Camire has stepped down as acting and deputy administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) just two weeks after assuming the role. No official reason has been provided for Camire’s sudden departure. Previously, she served as chief counsel for the Federal Highway Administration during President Donald Trump’s first term. […]
New York – Fatalities among construction workers in New York state surged by 48% in 2023 compared to the previous year, leading to an 8.3% rise in the industry’s fatality rate, according to the latest Deadly Skyline report from the New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health (NYCOSH). Analyzing data from the New York […]
Arlington, VA – A recent study conducted by the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) and J. J. Keller & Associates Inc. found that nearly half of workers refuse to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) either because they don’t want to or don’t believe it is necessary. Despite 70% of employers regularly discussing PPE, 75% still […]
Baltimore, MD – March 23, 2025 – The Maryland Transportation Authority did not complete a recommended vulnerability assessment that could have identified the Francis Scott Key Bridge as being at high risk of collapse from a ship strike, according to federal investigators. The bridge collapsed last year after the cargo ship Dali lost power and […]