MONTH OVER MONTH (Apr 2021 vs Mar 2021, seasonally adjusted) — In Nova Scotia, Labour force decreased 0.7% (3,500) to 507,200 Employment decreased 0.2% (900) to 465,900 Unemployment decreased 6.2% (2,700) to…
Ontario honours excellence in wood architecture
The logistics warehouse at the Canadian Nuclear Laboratories in Chalk River won the Innovation Award from the Ontario Wood Design Awards program.Photo courtesy HDR Architects The Canadian Wood Council’s Ontario WoodWorks program and the Ontario…
MHCA’s Lee Woods named volunteer of the year: Tourism Winnipeg
MHCA Marketing and Communications Coordinator Lee Woods has received a distinguished community award for volunteerism. Tourism Winnipeg has awarded Woods, an MHCA employee since 2018,… The post MHCA’s Lee Woods named volunteer…
COVID-19 Update for CANS Members – May 7, 2021
COVID-19 Update for CANS Members The following message was sent Friday, May 7, 2021. We encourage CANS member firms to review the relevant recommendations and follow current public health measures. Impact…
Vancouver nonprofit opens new arts education centre
Vancouver-based nonprofit Arts Umbrella opens new arts education centre in Granville Island.Image courtesy Arts Umbrella Arts Umbrella, a nonprofit centre in Granville Island, Vancouver, has opened its new arts education facility. The…
Register for CSC 2021 Conference
Presented by the Saskatoon Chapter, the 2021 CSC Conference ‘Knowledge Shapes Our Future,’ will take place virtually on May 27. Linda Edgecombe, resiliency expert, will be the keynote speaker.Photo courtesy CSC The…
Western Canada trade infrastructure initiative gains support, national voice
The Canadian Construction Association has agreed to work with Western Canadian heavy construction associations to elevate the call for a new, federally financed investment program… The post Western Canada trade infrastructure initiative…
MHCA opens discussions on Springfield bylaws with RM
The MHCA, with industry representatives, has sent to the RM of Springfield its feedback on a proposed new aggregate bylaw that will affect the potential… The post MHCA opens discussions on Springfield…
Notice — WCB Employer premiums to be deferred until July 2021
WCB Employer premiums to be deferred until July 2021 Worker Compensation Board (WCB) Nova Scotia is partnering with government again so that employers will be able to defer their premium payments until…
U of T building receives AIA Canada design honour
The Maanjiwe nendamowinan building at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) campus has earned a Citation Award from the American Institute of Architects (AIA), Canada Society chapter.Photo courtesy Perkins&Will The University of…