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May 29, 2019
News 
 

Work set to start on B.C. highway widening project

Emil Anderson Construction has been awarded the contract for a four-laning project on the Trans-Canada Highway that will improve safety, efficiency and capacity along this section of Highway 1.


Ontario appoints special advisors to review WSIB

The Ontario government is launching a review of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) to ensure workers and their families remain supported and protected in the workplace.


Lafarge’s Richmond plant aims to be most carbon efficient cement plant in Canada

Lafarge Canada Inc.’s Richmond Cement Plant has launched a new and improved lower carbon fuel (LCF) system to reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with the production of cement.


Ending Section 232 tariffs for Canada and Mexico a step in right direction: AEM

“We are encouraged by the Trump Administration’s decision to end tariffs on steel and aluminum from Canada and Mexico. Today’s action responds to the concerns voiced by equipment manufacturers and we strongly support it,” said Dennis Slater, president of AEM.
 
 
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Featured News 
 
Sustainable Asphalt Pavements

‘Practical Guide’ series highlights asphalt sustainability

The second book in the Sustainable Asphalt Pavements: A Practical Guide series, “Sustainability Specifics,” is now available. » Read more...
 
 
Headlines 
 

End of steel, aluminum and retaliatory tariffs welcome news to small business

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is pleased by today’s announcement that the Canadian and U.S. governments have ended steel and aluminum tariffs and other retaliatory measures. » Read more...

Minnich Manufacturing expands distribution in Canada through Montreal Tractor

Minnich Manufacturing, the leading manufacturer of concrete dowel pin drills, concrete vibrators and vibrator monitoring systems, has expanded distribution in eastern Canada through authorized distributor Montreal Tractor Inc. and sister company HMA Equipment. » Read more...

Linortek launches IoTMeter wireless hour meter

Linor Technology, Inc. (Linortek), a research and development company that designs and builds controllers for the Internet of Things (IoT), announces the availability of its IoTMeter™ Wireless Equipment Hour Meter. » Read more...
 
Events 
 

CRAC Conference 2019

JUne 5-8, 2019
Location: Charlottetown, P.E.I.
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CCA Fall Board Meeting

June 10-12, 2019
Location: Whitehorse, Yukon
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