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March 11, 2010

Shoddy home construction blamed for Turkey earthquake toll

Homes in eastern areas of Turkey prone to earthquakes must be better built to withstand jolts like the magnitude 6 quake that toppled village houses and killed 51 people, the Turkish government acknowledges.

March 2, 2010

Heavy construction company Sigfusson Northern fined in drilling mishap

Sigfusson Northern Ltd., a Kenora-based heavy construction company, was fined $50,000 on Feb. 12, for a violation of the Occupational Health and Safety Act that caused an injury to a worker.

March 2, 2010

Lions Group demolition company fined $50,000 for asbestos violation

Lions Group Inc., a Caledon, Ont.-based demolition company, was fined $50,000 for an asbestos violation.

February 24, 2010

Construction continues on James Cooper Mansion condo project in Toronto

A section gets lifted at the James Cooper Mansion condominium project on Sherbourne Street in Toronto. Tridel Corp. is general contractor of the 32-storey tower, which will connect to the heritage mansion by a glass podium. The refurbished mansion will be used for amenity space.

February 17, 2010

Ontario electrical industry reaches agreement for labour peace

Ontario electrical employers and employees have strongly supported a joint proposal that ensures the renewal of upcoming collective bargaining negotiations procedures without a work stoppage.

February 12, 2010

Challenges abound in rehabilitation of Oakville sewage treatment plant

A three-year $60 million rehabilitation project now underway at the Oakville Southwest Sewage Treatment Plant is not considered an expansion.

February 11, 2010

CAT operators among first on ground in Haiti

Caterpillar Inc. is providing heavy equipment and trained operators to its Haitian dealer HayTrac in the aftermath of a devastating earthquake.