Construction

New Liskeard manufacturer moves up expansion plans with state-of-the-art equipment to boost production capacity

The province announced funding for 78 projects to build and repair infrastructure across the province, including 26 projects in Northern Ontario.

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) announced it has completed its $2.6-billion Lower Mattagami Hydroelectric Project, the largest of its kind in 50 years.

The province is making new training for those who work at heights mandatory as of April 1, 2015.

The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) will hold consultation sessions on the construction of TransCanada 's proposed Energy East Pipeline in January, including several at locations in Northern Ontario.

Winter road construction to reach remote First Nations was announced with $5 million in capital spending by the Ontario government.

Even before Justice Paul Bélanger released his report on the Elliot Lake Inquiry, which outlines recommendations for improving policies and standards related to the engineering profession, Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) was already reviewing it

The coroner’s office for the north region will conduct an inquest into the death of a North Bay construction worker. Perry Brooks, 50, died on Oct. 9, 2012 from injuries he received while working on a construction site in North Bay.

Two Northern Ontario creations have been recognized by the Ontario Wood WORKS! program for design excellence. The St.

J. Corsi Developments Inc. , a homebuilder based out of Sudbury, received an award of distinction at the annual awards gala hosted by the Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA) in Ottawa on Sept. 21. In the architectural design category, J.