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Your top DCN headlines: July 15 to 19
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Your top DCN headlines: July 15 to 19
Your top DCN headlines this week feature news the construction costs in Toronto are remaining high, despite falling elsewhere; Dufferin has been awarded a contract to build part of a lane on Highway 400 that will connect to the future Bradford Bypass; gro...
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TC Energy’s US$15B Keystone XL claim thrown out by trade tribunal
CALGARY — TC Energy Corp., the Canadian company behind the ill-fated Keystone XL...
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$1.25 billion Don River flood prevention ‘never designed’ to stop DVP deluge
The $1.25 billion Port Lands Flood Protection Project (PLFPP) was never designed...
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Clean-up continues across the GTA following flooding and power outages due to storm
TORONTO — The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority says water levels in the...
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Your top DCN headlines: July 15 to 19
Your top DCN headlines this week feature news the construction costs in Toronto...
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![TC Energy’s US$15B Keystone XL claim thrown out by trade tribunal](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2021/05/dcngen-pipeline-300x225.jpg)
TC Energy’s US$15B Keystone XL claim thrown out by trade tribunal
CALGARY — TC Energy Corp., the Canadian company behind the ill-fated Keystone XL...
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![$1.25 billion Don River flood prevention ‘never designed’ to stop DVP deluge](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/07/FRONT-IH-DON-flooding-MAINWEB-300x169.jpg)
$1.25 billion Don River flood prevention ‘never designed’ to stop DVP deluge
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![Clean-up continues across the GTA following flooding and power outages due to storm](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2019/03/pexels-photo-133682-e1552335380768-300x169.jpeg)
Clean-up continues across the GTA following flooding and power outages due to storm
TORONTO — The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority says water levels in the...
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Carbon tax revenues reallocated to new St. Marys kiln
ST. MARYS, ONT. — The federal government has announced funding of $2.2 million t...
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Climate and Construction: Ontario Building Code begins 2020 NBC harmonization on Jan. 1
Big changes are coming on Jan. 1, 2025 to Ontario’s Building Code as part of the...
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AtkinsRealis inks framework deal for SMRs in Poland
MONTREAL — Candu Energy Inc. has signed an agreement to support the planned inst...
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Quebec town leaders, residents unite to decide fate of mine with ties to Pentagon
MONTREAl, QC. - Five Quebec municipalities located by a proposed site for a grap...
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Seeking carbon-free power, Virginia utility considers small nuclear reactors
VIRGINIA —Virginia's largest utility said Wednesday that it will explore the pos...
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Lack of product standardization hindering mass timber construction’s growth
Mass timber construction is making headlines, especially in Toronto and Vancouve...
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![New Ontario Energy Board chair appointed](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2017/11/pexels-photo-327540-e1511895321292-300x169.jpeg)
New Ontario Energy Board chair appointed
TORONTO — Mark White has been appointed as the new chair of the Ontario Energy B...
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![Federal funding supports Antigonish grid upgrade](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2017/11/Infrastructure_03-768x432.jpg)
Federal funding supports Antigonish grid upgrade
ANTIGONISH, N.S. — The federal government has announced spending of $9.7 million...
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![Canada’s First Carbon Policy Contract for Difference in Markham announced](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2022/09/shutterstock_749639473MainWEB-300x169.jpg)
Canada’s First Carbon Policy Contract for Difference in Markham announced
MARKHAM, ONT. — Canada Growth Fund Inc. (CGF) and Markham District Energy Inc. (...
Economic , Resource
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RAAC proponents keep the faith after science centre report
Despite concerns over Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) surfacing in...
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![A signature Biden law aimed to boost renewable energy. It also helped a solar company reap billions](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2020/05/shutterstock_1608793423-scaled-e1590435919589-300x169.jpg)
A signature Biden law aimed to boost renewable energy. It also helped a solar company reap billions
WASHINGTON - As he campaigned for the presidency, Joe Biden promised to spend bi...
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![Wildfire in Labrador jumps Churchill River, hydro generating station evacuated](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2021/05/shutterstock_710588224WEB-300x169.jpg)
Wildfire in Labrador jumps Churchill River, hydro generating station evacuated
Churchill Falls, N.L. — The Labrador wildfire threatening the town of Churchill...
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![Net-zero grid could spark flurry of deal-making in renewables sector: report](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/01/shutterstock_2277626141MainWEB-300x169.jpg)
Net-zero grid could spark flurry of deal-making in renewables sector: report
OTTTAWA — Decarbonizing Canada's electricity grid could lead to a significant up...
Economic , Resource
![Four First Nations sign deal to build roads near Ring of Fire](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2022/09/shutterstock_749639473MainWEB-300x169.jpg)
Four First Nations sign deal to build roads near Ring of Fire
TORONTO — Four First Nations have signed a deal with Ontario for new roads, othe...
Infrastructure , Resource
![Roadmap outlines vision and targets for mass timber growth](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/06/PG-3-AG-timber-report-1MainWEB-300x169.jpg)
Roadmap outlines vision and targets for mass timber growth
The newly released Mass Timber Roadmap provides actionable steps to increase mas...
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![Pattern Energy signs power purchase agreement for Broughton Wind project in Quebec](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2017/11/Resources_10-768x432.jpg)
Pattern Energy signs power purchase agreement for Broughton Wind project in Quebec
MONTREAL — Pattern Energy Group LP, which specializes in renewable energy and tr...
Projects , Resource
![Frustration grows over Ontario Excess Soil Regulation compliance and enforcement](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2021/11/Bleasby_Climate6-01-300x169.png)
Frustration grows over Ontario Excess Soil Regulation compliance and enforcement
In December 2019, Ontario’s On Site and Excess Soil Regulation came into law in...
Government , Resource
![Global Market Scan: Small Modular Reactors: Key to the energy transition underway](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/06/shutterstock_1190286649MainWEB-300x169.jpg)
Global Market Scan: Small Modular Reactors: Key to the energy transition underway
The global demand for reliable and clean energy is on the rise as governments an...
Economic , Resource
![Three times more Quebec homes could be in flood zones when new maps released](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2019/09/shutterstock_681346432-e1568051222292-300x169.jpg)
Three times more Quebec homes could be in flood zones when new maps released
MONTREAL — The Quebec government estimates the number of homes located in flood...
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![Building a clear Buy Clean pathway critical to construction’s role in emission reduction](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/06/GC-clean-energy-reportMainWEB-300x169.jpg)
Building a clear Buy Clean pathway critical to construction’s role in emission reduction
The federal government and companies that produce materials for the construction...
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![Canada commits to global cement decarbonization](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2017/11/Resources_12-768x432.jpg)
Canada commits to global cement decarbonization
OTTAWA — The federal government has announced it will participate in a global ef...
Government , Resource
![Lecce announces second phase of massive SMR project begins](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/06/AG-Lecce-announcementMainWEB-300x169.jpg)
Lecce announces second phase of massive SMR project begins
In his first official announcement as Minister of Energy and Electrification, St...
Infrastructure , Resource
![Climate and Construction: Vancouver developer-builder sets a high bar for ESG reporting](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2021/11/Bleasby_Climate6-01-300x169.png)
Climate and Construction: Vancouver developer-builder sets a high bar for ESG reporting
From 2024 onward, eligible banks, insurance companies and federally regulated fi...
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![Grassy Narrows First Nation sues Ontario, Canada over mercury contamination](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/02/shutterstock_2056414424MainWEB-300x169.jpg)
Grassy Narrows First Nation sues Ontario, Canada over mercury contamination
TORONTO — A northern Ontario First Nation that has been plagued by mercury poiso...
Government , Resource
![Inside Innovation: Carbon Cap offers building owners an economical and immediate solution for carbon reduction](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2019/07/JohnBleasbyColumnmainWEB-300x169.jpg)
Inside Innovation: Carbon Cap offers building owners an economical and immediate solution for carbon reduction
Canadian company Carbon Cap has developed a patented mechanical flue gas waste e...
Resource , Technology
![Ottawa creates $530-million fund to help cities adapt to climate change](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2017/11/Government_01-768x432.jpg)
Ottawa creates $530-million fund to help cities adapt to climate change
OTTAWA — Canadian cities and towns facing an uphill battle to stave off the effe...
Government , Resource
![Algonquins First Nation celebrates launch of water treatment project](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2018/10/SASKATCHEWAN-MAIN-e1540315179208-300x169.jpg)
Algonquins First Nation celebrates launch of water treatment project
ALGONQUINS OF PIKWAKANAGAN FIRST NATION, ONT. — The Algonquins of Pikwakanagan F...
Infrastructure , Resource
![Celebrating National Indigenous History Month: Making an impact in construction](https://cdn.statically.io/img/cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2024/05/IndigenousHistoryMonth2024_MainWEB2-300x169.png)
Celebrating National Indigenous History Month: Making an impact in construction
OTTAWA — Every June in Canada is National Indigenous History Month, a time to le...
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