DCN Archives - constructconnect.com Canada's construction news Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:44:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.9.3 https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2021/10/cropped-favicon-32x32-1-32x32.png DCN Archives - constructconnect.com 32 32 Contract awarded for first major package of Hamilton LRT civil, utility work /dcn/news/infrastructure/2026/04/contract-awarded-for-first-major-package-of-hamilton-lrt-civil-utility-work Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:44:59 +0000 /?p=533864 HAMILTON, ONT. — Hamilton Transit Alliance, led by Aecon Infrastructure Inc., has been awarded the first major package for the Hamilton LRT, undertaking the civil and utilities work. The province and federal governments are investing up to $3.4 billion to support the development and construction of the Hamilton LRT, a release notes. The contract includes preparatory […]

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]]> Bank of Canada holds key rate steady but warns future movements unclear /dcn/news/economic/2026/04/bank-of-canada-holds-key-rate-steady-but-warns-future-movements-unclear Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:42:43 +0000 /?p=533856 OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada held its benchmark interest rate steady for a fourth consecutive time Wednesday, but officials warned uncertainty over the war in Iran and the future of U.S. tariffs could push the policy rate either higher or lower in the coming months. The policy rate remains at 2.25 per cent after […]

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]]> Ontario will not take over entirety of Toronto Islands: transportation minister /dcn/news/government/2026/04/ontario-will-not-take-over-entirety-of-toronto-islands-transportation-minister Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:25:28 +0000 /?p=533793 TORONTO — The province says it will not take over the entirety of the Toronto Islands despite the language of its proposed legislation. The office of Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria says the province will work with the City of Toronto to only use the land needed to expand Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. Sarkaria introduced […]

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]]> Trump administration to pay 2 more companies to walk away from U.S. offshore wind leases /dcn/news/usa/2026/04/trump-administration-to-pay-2-more-companies-to-walk-away-from-u-s-offshore-wind-leases Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:20:35 +0000 /?p=533636 WASHINGTON — The Trump administration announced two more payouts recently for energy companies to walk away from U.S. offshore wind projects under development. Bluepoint Wind and Golden State Wind have agreed to end their offshore wind leases in exchange for reimbursements totaling nearly $900 million. Both companies have decided not to pursue any new offshore […]

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]]> Ontario’s $15M in annual funding to help 144 northern municipalities with critical repairs /dcn/news/government/2026/04/ontarios-15m-in-annual-funding-to-help-144-northern-municipalities-with-critical-repairs Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:15:26 +0000 /?p=533641 THUNDER BAY, ONT. — The Ontario government is investing $15 million in ongoing annual funding through the Northern Ontario Resource Development Support (NORDS) Fund to help northern municipalities improve local infrastructure. According to a release, the NORDS Fund helps municipalities invest in infrastructure such as roads and bridges, access new economic opportunities through resource development […]

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]]> Inside T3 Bayside: A mass-timber office on Toronto’s waterfront /dcn/news/projects/2026/04/inside-t3-bayside-a-mass-timber-office-on-torontos-waterfront Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:10:07 +0000 /?p=533643 TORONTO – Waterfront Toronto’s new office located in the T3 Bayside mass timber building is an example of an evolved model for office design. Located in the East Bayfront community and designed by WZMH Architects, the 14,400-square-foot space is meant to evoke inclusivity, sustainability and wellness, sates a release. There are several types of workspaces, […]

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]]> Barometer 2026: Canadians still believe sustainable construction is a priority /dcn/news/economic/2026/04/barometer-2026-canadians-still-believe-sustainable-construction-is-a-priority Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:05:55 +0000 /?p=533642 OTTAWA – The fourth edition of the Sustainable Construction Barometer shows despite economic and global tensions, and a housing crisis, a majority of Canadian industry stakeholders and citizens (68 per cent and 53 per cent respectively) still believe implementing more sustainable construction should be a priority. There is a slight decrease among stakeholders compared to a […]

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]]> In the U.K., heritage design is too good to demolish /dcn/news/projects/2026/04/in-the-u-k-heritage-design-is-too-good-to-demolish Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:00:44 +0000 /?p=533646 Property developers in the United Kingdom can be very bold when repurposing heritage buildings. A recent example is the The Whiteley. This £1 billion project in the Bayswater district of London has transformed a former 1.1 million square foot Arding & Hobbs department store into ultra-luxury apartments and a high-end hotel spa. The first phase […]

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]]> Feds formalize enhanced oil recovery tax credit flip-flop in spring economic update /dcn/news/government/2026/04/feds-formalize-enhanced-oil-recovery-tax-credit-flip-flop-in-spring-economic-update Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:02:39 +0000 /?p=533783 OTTAWA — The spring economic update the federal government released on Tuesday seeks to formalize a pivot in climate policy that first appeared in last year’s energy agreement with Alberta. In the 2025 budget, the Liberals promised to not make enhanced oil recovery eligible for a tax credit for the development of carbon capture and […]

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]]> Ontario announces $1.6B for 79 school construction projects /dcn/news/infrastructure/2026/04/ontario-announces-1-6b-for-79-school-construction-projects Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:25:39 +0000 /?p=533737 KILWORTH, ONT. — A cash injection of $1.6 billion from the provincial government will be going towards 79 school construction projects across Ontario. The investments will create more than 29,000 new student spaces and over 1,900 licensed child care spaces, a release notes. The funding announcement was made in the London area, which is receiving $285 […]

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]]> Windmill reshapes executive team as $5B Ontario pipeline grows /dcn/news/economic/2026/04/windmill-reshapes-executive-team-as-5b-ontario-pipeline-grows Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:20:32 +0000 /?p=533528 OTTAWA — Residential and commercial developer Windmill Development Group has announced it is expanding its executive leadership team as the company enters a new phase of growth. Founder Jonathan Westeinde is transitioning from CEO to serve as executive chair of the company’s board. As a result, executive Jeremy Reeds is moving into the CEO role, having most recently […]

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]]> $10B Meta Indiana data center campus to create 4,000 construction jobs /dcn/news/usa/2026/04/10b-meta-indiana-data-centre-campus-to-create-4000-construction-jobs Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:15:14 +0000 /?p=533645 Construction has started on one of the largest digital infrastructure projects in Indiana’s history as Meta and Turner Construction Company move ahead with a sprawling $10-billion, one-gigawatt data center campus designed to help power the next generation of artificial intelligence. The four-million-square-foot venue is being built on 1,500 acres in the LEAP Innovation and Research […]

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