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Trump is now threatening Canada with 35-percent tariffs starting Aug. 1. The letter he sent reads exactly like one of his Truth Social posts and should probably be taken with the same degree of seriousness. Elbows up, everyone.
- Patrick Flannery, editor
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CGC Inc., a manufacturer of gypsum-based building materials in Canada, has entered into a definitive agreement for the acquisition of Imperial Building Products, a Canadian manufacturer of steel framing components, drywall trims, accessories and proprietary structural solutions.
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Royal Homes in Wingham, Ont., has been acquired by a management group led by industry veteran Sid Kerrigan, the long-time president of Brookfield Residential's Ontario housing division.
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Echelon Masonry, Oldcastle APG’s flagship masonry brand, is now available in western Canada.
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Some economists are putting an increasingly optimistic slant on Canada’s tariff dispute with the United States, arguing the economy should be able to avoid “worst-case” scenarios from the trade war. That doesn’t mean the Canadian economy gets off scot-free — a new forecast published by Deloitte Canada on Wednesday calls for a modest recession to hit in the second and third quarters of the year as uncertainty and weakness caused by tariffs start to bite.
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Workers can experience heat stress wherever operations involve heavy physical labour in hot, humid environments. The locations may be indoors or outdoors. Protective clothing can also contribute to the problem. The Infrastructure Health and Safety Association (IHSA) reports a series of disorders can develop from heat stress, ranging from discomfort and pain (heat rash and heat cramps) to life-threatening conditions (heat exhaustion and heat stroke). Some tips for employers...
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There's a nest of birds in a tree Bob needs to take down. What should he do? Answer in the comments - best answer is entered to win a DEWALT 20V MAX XR 12-inch Double Bevel Sliding Miter Saw!
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As executive director of Career Colleges of Ontario, Kate Bartz wants us to know that career colleges play a vital role in providing the skilled workforce of the future and will be an important part of the province’s mighty effort to build hundreds of thousands of homes in the years ahead. She spoke to Pat Flannery about what career colleges have to offer and how she hopes to partner with the province and our sector going forward.
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Achieving good indoor air quality for our clients is something we probably need to think about more than they do. A homeowner may not give the topic a second thought…until their throat starts scratching and their nose starts itching from a poorly designed HVAC system. Mohamed Fouda sits on ASHRAE committees writing indoor air quality standards and joins The Hammer to advise us on how to protect homeowners’ health and happiness even as building envelopes get tighter. For more information, contact Mohamed at Mohamed.fouda@wolseleyinc.ca.
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Silica is one of the most common hazards at construction sites. Workers exposed to airborne respirable silica are at an increased risk of developing lung diseases like silicosis, lung cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Meghan Friesen, Occupational Hygienist with the Ontario Health Clinics for Ontario Workers, discusses the hazards and health effects of silica, exposures in the construction industry, and the free online Silica Control Tool.
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