B.C. advances new mass-timber demonstration projects
Four new buildings in B.C. are each receiving $500,000 — totalling $2 million — to demonstrate and showcase the benefits of mass-timber construction.
Four new buildings in B.C. are each receiving $500,000 — totalling $2 million — to demonstrate and showcase the benefits of mass-timber construction.
B.C.’s economy remains steady despite disruption and uncertainty from the global trade conflict, its First Quarterly Report shows. “While B.C.’s diversified economy is better positioned than many to weather these headwinds, there’s no doubt that tariffs are challenging our economy and there is pressure on our fiscal position,” said Brenda Bailey, Minister of Finance. “We’re…
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston speaks with reporters in Halifax. source
In Montreal, Energy Minister Tim Hodgson announces an investment of $22 million to fund domestic battery innovation and manufacturing. The funding will improve performance, lower costs, strengthen supply-chain security and reduce environmental impacts. source
Surrey’s ongoing infrastructure expansion continues with Clayton Heights Secondary adding 1,000 new student seats for families. “At our house, back-to-school is a time of excitement and anticipation for our kids and us parents,” said Premier David Eby. “The last thing families need to worry about is whether their kids’ school has enough space. That’s why our government…
Scott Moe, the premier of Saskatchewan, and Warren Kaeding, the province’s minister of trade and export development, speak with reporters in Saskatoon ahead of their planned trade missions to China, Japan, and South Korea. source
Young People and Drug Addiction: Helping Rather than Punishing Ottawa, ON – It was with great emotion that Luc Berthold, Member of Parliament for Mégantic—L’Érable—Lotbinière and Deputy House Leader for the Official Opposition, introduced his Private Member’s Bill, Friends of David Act, aimed at amending the Youth Criminal Justice Act. “This bill would help young people…