November 2025

Vacancies tighten but employment grows in August

Vacancies tighten but employment grows in August

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Payroll employment decreases in four sectors, including construction, in August. (Sources: Statistics Canada, Survey of Employment, Payrolls and Hours (2612), table 14-10-0220-01.) Canada’s construction sector was one of the few bright spots in the latest Survey of Employment, Payrolls and Hours from Statistics Canada. While broad-based employment was little changed, gaining a net total of […]

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2025 federal budget prioritizes major infrastructure with $115 billion investment

2025 federal budget prioritizes major infrastructure with $115 billion investment

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Capital spending, including the construction of homes and infrastructure, accounts for 58 per cent of this budget’s projected deficit. (Photo: Canada.ca) Prime Minister Mark Carney has tabled the 2025 federal budget, titled Canada Strong: Budget 2025, which sees Ottawa prioritizing capital projects and spending in an aim to build resiliency and infrastructure across the country. Prime

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How Much Should You Spend? We Tested a $40, $190, and $400 Electric Heater

How Much Should You Spend? We Tested a $40, $190, and $400 Electric Heater

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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Electric heaters range from compact desk companions to sleek all-season towers—but how much do you really need to spend to stay comfortable indoors? For this Spend Smart test, we compared three top-rated heaters at three price

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Birdfy Smart Bird Feeders Are Up to 56% Off During Early Black Friday Sales

Birdfy Smart Bird Feeders Are Up to 56% Off During Early Black Friday Sales

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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Early Black Friday deals are starting to roll out, and we spotted some major discounts on smart bird feeders, including 40% off the viral Netvue Birdfy smart bird feeder, which is now $119.99. Right now, you

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Labour and material costs on the rise in B.C.

Labour and material costs on the rise in B.C.

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Labour and material costs are on the rise in British Columbia, reports the BCCA. (Image courtesy of BCCA) The latest data from the British Columbia Construction Association’s (BCCA) Fall 2025 Stat Pack, a semi-annual report examining leading economic and labour conditions across British Columbia’s construction sector, indicates that construction material costs have increased by four

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The Best Gifts for Woodworkers: 40 Tools and Accessories They Don’t Already Own

The Best Gifts for Woodworkers: 40 Tools and Accessories They Don’t Already Own

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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Selecting the best gifts for woodworkers may seem like a daunting task. With such a wide variety of tools and products on the market, it can be challenging to figure out what your favorite woodworker would

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CCA symposium puts focus on culture, collaboration and construction best practices

CCA symposium puts focus on culture, collaboration and construction best practices

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Canadian Construction Association president Rodrigue Gilbert welcomes attendees to the CCA Best Practices in Construction Symposium. (Photo by Adam Freill) From the deployment of innovation in an innovation-averse segment to exploring collaboration and use of data, the Best Practices in Construction Symposium, hosted by the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) in Toronto on October 30 and

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