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Despite U.S. trade war, OECD expects global economy will grow 3.2% this year

WASHINGTON — The world economy has proven surprisingly durable in the face of President Donald Trump’s trade wars, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development…

adminDecember 5, 2025

Commercial Construction

Algoma Steel highlights new strategy after layoffs as it looks to lower costs

SAULT STE. MARIE — A day after his company announced plans to let go of more than 1,000 workers, the CEO of Algoma Steel said…

adminDecember 3, 2025

Commercial Construction

Algoma Steel to lay off 1,000 workers in coming months, union says

SAULT STE. MARIE — Algoma Steel is laying off more than a third of its workforce as it accelerates a transition to new equipment in…

adminDecember 2, 2025

Commercial Construction

Carney expected to announce new supports for steel industry hammered by U.S. tariffs

OTTAWA — The federal government plans to limit foreign steel imports and cut interprovincial rail freight rates in a bid to support Canada’s steel industry…

adminNovember 26, 2025

Illegal possession and transport of timber results in nearly ,000 in fines

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Illegal possession and transport of timber results in nearly $9,000 in fines

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is in no hurry to resume trade talks with U.S. President Donald Trump but will speak again with the…

adminNovember 24, 2025

Zekelman Industries to pay more than ,000 in ‘Buy Canadian’ steel movement

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Zekelman Industries to pay more than $10,000 in ‘Buy Canadian’ steel movement

WINDSOR, ONT. — Zekelman Industries, a steel pipe and tube manufacturer, is sending more than $10,000 in reward cheques to individuals as part of its…

adminNovember 21, 2025

Commercial Construction

Premiers say they had positive meeting with PM, hint that tariff relief is coming

OTTAWA — New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt said premiers had a “productive” meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday, mainly to discuss the federal…

adminNovember 18, 2025

Commercial Construction

MPs to vote on Prime Minister Mark Carney’s first budget today

OTTAWA — Members of Parliament will today decide whether to vote in favour of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s budget or send the country back to…

adminNovember 17, 2025

Commercial Construction

Premiers lay out priorities for meeting with Carney next week

OTTAWA — Canada’s premiers say infrastructure investments and the state of U.S.-Canada trade negotiations are high on their agenda for an upcoming meeting with Prime…

adminNovember 13, 2025