Canada’s Housing Starts Drop in October as Construction Slows in Key Provinces
Canada’s housing starts fell 17% in October as construction slowed in Ontario and B.C., despite stronger activity in Montréal, Calgary, and Edmonton.
Alto, Cadence Seek Canadian Steel Industry Readiness for Nationwide High-Speed Rail Build
Alto and Cadence call on Canada’s steelmakers to prepare for a monumental high-speed rail project, seeking local production for rails, beams, and infrastructure.
Submissions Now Open for the 2026 OAA Awards Program
Submissions are now open for the 2026 OAA Awards Program. Apply by January 19, 2026 to showcase your architectural design or service achievements.
Hobin Architecture to Design Phase Two of Gladstone Village Affordable Housing in Ottawa
Hobin Architecture to design phase two of Gladstone Village, adding 975 affordable homes in downtown Ottawa near the Corso Italia LRT station.
U.S. Construction Forecast Shows Slow Growth, But Power Projects and Data Centres Defy the Trend
U.S. construction growth slows as tariffs and costs rise, but data centres, power, and select sectors continue to see strong activity in 2025.
Ontario Funds $2M for $165M Convertus York Biofuel Facility, Pioneering Sustainable Waste-to-Energy Technology
Ontario invests $2M in $165M Convertus York Biofuel facility, pioneering organic waste-to-energy conversion and advanced CO2 liquefaction technology.
New OBCT Report Highlights Ongoing Barriers for Women in Construction Across Ontario
A new OBCT report reveals persistent barriers for women in construction across Ontario, highlighting culture, child care, and safety challenges.
Carney Government Survives Tight Budget Vote, Avoiding a Winter Election
Carney’s minority Liberals survive a razor-thin budget vote, preventing a winter election and securing support after key abstentions and climate commitments.
Premiers Signal Major Tariff Relief After Productive Meeting with Prime Minister Carney
Premiers report progress after meeting with PM Carney, hinting that major tariff relief for steel and softwood lumber industries is coming soon.
Waypoint Psychiatric Hospital Fined $130,000 After Violent Patient Incident Injures Three Workers
Waypoint Centre fined $130,000 after three workers were injured in a violent patient incident. Breakdown of what went wrong and how healthcare employers can prevent violence.