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Program training Aboriginal workers for industry

Program training Aboriginal workers for industry

Thomas McKenzie had worked in construction across Canada for 20 years, but without certificates to verify his safety training, it was difficult to get jobs. That’s where the new line crew ground support program came in.
Pellet solution will save on power plant conversion costs

Pellet solution will save on power plant conversion costs

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is embarking on a bold experiment to extend the life of the Thunder Bay Generating Station by five years.
Water sports facility to boost tourism in Sudbury

Water sports facility to boost tourism in Sudbury

Ramsey Lake has attracted activity to Sudbury ’s core for decades. Now, with the construction of the Northern Water Sports Centre, the city is poised to boost its sports tourism industry even further. The $4.
Skills database creating First Nations work opportunities

Skills database creating First Nations work opportunities

One-stop shop for worker info smooths process for industry-community collaboration
Design institute will lessen brain drain and enhance downtown Sudbury

Design institute will lessen brain drain and enhance downtown Sudbury

The launch of a new architecture school in Sudbury hould go a long way toward stemming youth outmigration from this region, said the president of the Ontario Association of Architects (OAA).
Opening the door to wood-framed mid-rise projects

Opening the door to wood-framed mid-rise projects

Mid-rise wood frame buildings may soon become reality in Ontario. A consortium of building industry groups has been pushing for amendments to national and provincial building codes that will allow for six-storey wood frame developments construction .
Island entrepreneurs making steel building components

Island entrepreneurs making steel building components

When it comes to construction in the North, Jib Turner is asking builders and developers to consider light-gauge steel as a viable alternative to wood.
Sudbury woman designs coveralls for women

Sudbury woman designs coveralls for women

Unique features make garment more comfortable, functional and safer
Kiewit donates to Kapuskasing charities

Kiewit donates to Kapuskasing charities

Some Kapuskasing charities recently benefited from a training program initiated by Kiewit, one of the largest construction , mining and engineering organizations in North America.
Ongoing development keep North Bay planners busy

Ongoing development keep North Bay planners busy

It’s been a busy start to the year for North Bay ’s planning services department, in terms of development applications. While larger projects usually garner most of the public’s attention, they aren’t the only ones that are dealt with.