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B.C. government says demand, safety behind long awaited riding hailing plan
Ride hailing could take another year to become a reality in British Columbia after legislation was introduced Monday that Transportation Minister Claire Trevena says balances consumer demand and public safety.She said ride hailing…
55 hybrid electric Nova Bus vehicles delivered to Toronto
Bus manufacturer Nova Bus is very pleased to announce the ongoing delivery of 55 of its hybrid electric vehicles to the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC). This announcement was made today by the TTC, the City of Toronto and the Government of…
National Parks proving less popular once Canada 150 free entry ended
If you make it free, they will come.Parks Canada's free entry program for the country's 150th birthday saw Canadians and other visitors flock to national parks and historic sites in record numbers. An extra 2.5 million visitors poured…
Calgary city council votes to shut down bid for 2026 Winter Games
Calgary must now come to grips with how to modernize its aging sports facilities after rejecting a bid to host the 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games.City council hammered the final nail in the coffin of a 2026 Games bid with a…
Garneau announces federal investment for northern transportation corridors
Today, Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, announced the call for proposals for funding to address transportation challenges in transportation corridors in the territorial North.The National Trade Corridors Fund is a core element of…
High end B.C. house prices dropping, but no relief at lower levels
The British Columbia government says it's already seeing positive results from the policies it put in place to address the housing crisis, but one expert says there's still a long way to go.Housing Minister Selina Robinson says the…
Great Gulf breaks ground on Union Market District in DC
Great Gulf, an international award-winning developer, brings its Canadian know-how to the nation’s US capital as the first Canadian company to break ground in DC’s vibrant Union Market District. Attended by local government officials,…
Built environment emissions must be tackled to meet climate goals: report
Reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from Canada’s built environment is necessary to the reduction of Canada’s carbon footprint. This can be done by using less energy for heating, using energy more efficiently, and switching to…
Designers chosen for Ottawa’s central library and archives complex
The Ottawa Public Library (OPL) and Library and Archives Canada (LAC) have recommended Diamond Schmitt Architects and KWC Architects design their joint facility for a new central library and archive.The selection was announced today…
Big talking investor Michael Wekerle has huge plans for El Mocambo concert venue
Underneath the El Mocambo's newly recreated palm tree sign Michael Wekerle hopes to conjure up a spell of rock star magic.Four years after the former "Dragon's Den'' star bought the famed concert venue for $3.8 million, he is turning on…