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The Government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities are investing $500,000 in decarbonizing the building sector through the Green Municipal Fund’s Sustainable Affordable Housing initiative.
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The Government of Ontario is expanding its skilled trades career fairs, Level Up!, to Hamilton, Windsor, Sault Ste. Marie, Oshawa and Dryden. Now in its second year, Level Up!, is a multi-day career fair designed to highlight the skilled trades to students in grades 7 to 12, as well as parents and jobseekers.
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The Governments of Canada and the Yukon are providing $8.32 million to build at least nine new affordable homes in the city and enable renovations and upgrades to a women’s transition home called Kaushee’s Place near downtown Whitehorse.
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A new Re/Max Canada report forecasts the country’s real estate market will soften this fall with average home prices predicted to remain flat as the housing market deals with high interest rates and a lack of homes for sale.
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Jim Smith, of Smithwood Builders, recently earned three separate National Awards for Housing Excellence at the Canadian Homebuilders’ Association Awards Gala –for Best Detached Custom Home under 2,500 square feet, Best Custom Kitchen, and Best Basement Renovation. His award-winning basement is in a Vancouver neighbourhood of 1960s homes. Jim offers up the details in this feature interview. By Gordon Wornoff .
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Tackling carbon emissions is no small feat. The buy-in by government, manufacturing, business, and regulation is staggering, however, when enough incentives are presented to all involved the uphill road rapidly becomes a direct route to success. By James Hong.
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Liz Kovach, President of the Western Retail Lumber Association Inc., joins this special episode of The Hammer to discuss the association’s Let’s GO Build Program and their take on the recent labour market study. WRLA is a member-based organization that connects and educates the building supply industry in Western Canada to facilitate the growth of member businesses. Their Let’s Go Build program aims to enhance job opportunities and attract new talent in the lumber, building materials and hardgoods industry. Listen as Kovach and Canadian Contractor editor Kaitlin Secord discuss the future of the construction sector.
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Phil Warren, SFA Saniflo Canada’s Managing Director and Frédéric Boucher, Plomberie EPF’s President, join this special episode of The Hammer to discuss SFA Saniflo’s recent experience on their France factory tour, the company’s history, what they see for the future. Listen as Warren and Boucher chat with editor Kaitlin Secord about the company’s innovations to the plumbing world, their global presence and how they’ve grown in the Canadian market.
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Dwayne Feyter Construction, located in Monarch, Alta., is seeking several framers with one or more years of experience.
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Henderson Construction, located in Port Hope, Ont., is seeking a carpenter/ lead hand who will be responsible for carrying out tasks relating to construction and restoration.
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Taylor Docks Incorporated, located in Port Severn, Ont., are seeking a full-time general labourer position who has construction industry experience working outdoors in all weather and on all terrain.
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Omineca Fabricating, located in Prince George, B.C., is seeking a Scheduler / Crew Dispatcher to join their office team to assist in dispatching crews and equipment to multiple job sites and projects in both Canada and the United States.
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