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Russell Zirnhelt to lead Ledcor construction division

Ledcor has named Russell Zirnhelt executive vice president of construction and leader of the division. He takes over from Peter Hrdlitschka.
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B.C. program funds high demand skills training

The B.C. government has launched a new Skills Training for Economic Recovery program in order to support people affected by COVID-19.
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Work resumes on the Trans Mountain pipeline

The Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project has restarted work after a two-month shutdown due to two serious workplace incidents.
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New Vancouver centre to produce vaccine doses

Precision NanoSystems Inc. has received $25.1 million in federal funding to create a manufacturing centre for nanomedicine.
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Green financing framework steers Allied issuance

Proceeds from this and future green offerings will be applied to financing or refinancing four categories of assets to be known as eligible green projects.
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Construction coalition calls for infrastructure investments

A coalition of construction sector associations is urging the federal and provincial governments to deliver on infrastructure investments.
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New Nanaimo ICU breaks ground

Construction is underway on a modern intensive care unit (ICU) at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. It's expected to open in early 2023.
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Fenestration body expands Canadian presence

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance has signed a collaborative agreement with Quebec's Association de vitrerie et fenestration and named a new Canadian director.
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Afro-Canadian Contractors celebrate official launch

The Afro-Canadian Contractors Association has officially launched, marking the start of Black History Month. ACCA was founded in Sept 2020.
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Broadway Subway Project starts site preparations

The $2.83 billion Broadway Subway Project is starting site preparations in Vancouver. All demolition work is to be completed by end of April.
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Canadian Council for women in roofing set to launch

The Canadian Roofing Contractors Association has partnered with the National Women in Roofing in the US to establish a Canadian Council.
HASCAP low-interest loan rollout now underway

HASCAP low-interest loan rollout now underway

Loans of $25,000 to $1 million will be available through the Highly Affected Sectors Credit Availability Program (HASCAP), fully guaranteed by the Business Development Bank of Canada.
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Tamara Vrooman appointed new CIB chair

Tamara Vrooman has been appointed as the new chair of the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB), replacing former chair Michael Sabia.
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Construction starts on Abbotsford elementary school

Construction has begun on the Eagle Mountain Elementary school in Abbotsford that will also provide child care spaces for the community.
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Canada Games Aquatic Centre opens in Kamloops

The Canada Games Aquatic Centre Infrastructure Improvement Project in Kamloops has officially reached completion.
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BOMA BC launches Greater Victoria 2030 District

The Building Owners and Managers Association BC (BOMA BC) has officially launched the Greater Victoria 2030 District, the second in Canada.
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Harry Jerome Community Centre moves forward

The Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre (HJCRC) in North Vancouver is moving ahead. Construction begins in 2022 with completion in 2025.