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May 3, 2013 - Ottawa - Non-residential construction up to $12.4 billion: StatsCan
Investment in non-residential building construction grew to $12.4 billion in the first quarter, up one per cent from the previous quarter, led by higher spending in the commercial and industrial sectors, reports Statistics Canada.
Apr 22, 2013 - Fredericton - SWN Resources will resume shale gas exploration
SWN Resources will be operating again in New Brunswick this summer and will be testing to see if the company has a viable chance of developing a shale gas industry in the province.
Apr 21, 2013 - Ottawa - Conservatives mark Earth Day, open public access to oilsands monitoring data
The federal Conservatives have decided to mark Earth Day this year, launching a long-promised portal for public access to sensitive environmental data from the oilsands.
Apr 18, 2013 - Regina - Flood risk prompts province to pay for tests on drinking water
An increased risk of flooding has prompted the Saskatchewan government to offer free tests on drinking water in rural areas.
Apr 8, 2013 - Edmonton - Coalition to fight public-private partnership for southeast Edmonton LRT line
A poll released Monday shows almost two-thirds of Edmonton residents don't want a private company to run the southeast LRT.
Apr 5, 2013 - Calgary - Alberta to consider testing water near fracking sites
The Alberta government is considering expanding its mandatory water well testing program to include areas near fracking activity.
Apr 2, 2013 - Ottawa - Committee OKs city's P3 Public, Private Partnership policy
Council's de facto executive committee approved a new P3 policy Tuesday, brushing aside a request from a labour rep to delay the vote.
Apr 2, 2013 - Fredericton - Fredericton agriculture lab's future in question
The New Brunswick government is considering whether it will close the province's agriculture laboratory in Fredericton, a possibility that is causing concern inside the farming community.
Mar 27, 2013 - Fort McMurray - Environmentalists appeal to province over Suncor leak
Suncor Energy and the Alberta government are facing the wrath of Canada's environmental movement, after a pipeline leaked untreated water into the Athabasca River over a 10 hour period on Monday
Mar 26, 2013 - Saint John - Common Council to pursue public,private partnership funding for major water projects
Saint John Common Council has voted on which way to go when it comes to paying to safe clean drinking water.
Mar 26, 2013 - Fort McMurray - River water tested for oilsands waste water
Tests are being done to determine whether a waste water spill at an oilsands plant in northern Alberta made its way into a nearby river.
Mar 26, 2013 - Ottawa - Federal budget cuts undermine Environment Canada's mandate to enforce clean air regulations
The Harper government's budget cuts to scientific research at Environment Canada have compromised the department's capacity to crack down on cancer-linked pollution and its mandate to enforce clean air regulations, say enforcement officers in a collection of internal emails obtained by Postmedia News.
Mar 26, 2013 - Edmonton - Contaminated water poured from oilsands plant into Athabaska River for four hours
Contaminated water poured from a broken pipe at a Suncor oilsands plant for more than four hours Monday before crews were able to stem the flow.
Mar 26, 2013 - Saint John - Common Council to pursue public-private partnership funding for major water projects
Saint John Common Council has voted on which way to go when it comes to paying to safe clean drinking water.
Mar 22, 2013 - Regina - Carefully weigh benefits of P3s
Two things tend to happen right after a budgets: a single issue takes over debate and any gray it contains quickly becomes black or white.
Mar 21, 2013 - Ottawa - Ottawa pledges billions a year for new infrastructure, but mayors say more is needed
Municipalities will receive billions in infrastructure spending in an austere federal budget, though some mayors who are on the front lines of fixing Canada's ailing road and transit systems are complaining that the money isn't enough.
Mar 19, 2013 - Saint John - P3 water deal could save 'millions,' consultant says
Saint John could save millions of dollars by enlisting a private partner to build and operate a new water treatment plant, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Mar 18, 2013 - Ottawa - Federal budget cuts undermine Environment Canada's mandate to enforce clean air regulations
The Harper government's budget cuts to scientific research at Environment Canada have compromised the department's capacity to crack down on cancer-linked pollution and its mandate to enforce clean air regulations, say enforcement officers in a collection of internal emails obtained by Postmedia News.
Mar 14, 2013 - Edmonton - Government of Canada and City of Edmonton Announce Public-Private Partnership (P3) to Spe
Announcing a P3 Canada Fund investment of up to $250 million to support the construction of the City of Edmonton's new Light Rail Transit (LRT).
Mar 7, 2013 - Kitchener - City looks at possible public-private partnership for Rockway Centre
Two of the eight options presented for the future of the Rockway Centre involve a public-private partnership - something city council wants to know more about.
Mar 6, 2013 - Winnipeg - Disraeli Bridges Project's public-private partnership approach results in significant cos
The $195 million Disraeli Bridges Project, a Public-Private Partnership with Plenary Roads Winnipeg, opened on time and on budget last fall and resulted in multi-million dollar cost savings in comparison to a traditional delivery approach.
Mar 6, 2013 - Regina - Public encouraged to voice dissent
Those opposed to the city's handling of the wastewater treatment plant upgrade moved from City Hall into the community Tuesday night, in a bid to mobilize residents against a public-private partnership (P3).
Mar 5, 2013 - Toronto - Parasites found in pre-washed packages of lettuce: Health Canada
In the first-ever large-scale study of its kind, Canadian researchers have tested how clean pre-washed packages of leafy greens really are, and found parasites in dozens of samples purchased in Ontario.
Feb 28, 2013 - Saint John - Saint John builds P3 business case over water system
Members of Saint John council met on Thursday morning to review the public-private partnership process with the head of the federal government's P3 Canada.
Feb 26, 2013 - Regina - Council approves Public Private Partnership for Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrade
City Council approved a Public Private Partnership (P3) approach for the wastewater treatment plant upgrade. This means the City will have a single, long-term contract with a consortium of companies to design, build, finance, operate and maintain the plant. The City of Regina will continue to own and control the wastewater treatment plant.
Feb 20, 2013 - Toronto - Transportation Minister Glen Murray claims fresh ideas for transit investment
The Liberal government's plans for transit investment will be reflected in the 2014-2015 provincial budget, says Ontario's new minister of transportation and infrastructure.
Feb 20, 2013 - Ottawa - Canada Safeway recalls burgers due to possible E. coli contamination
Health officials are investigating another massive cross-country beef recall after frozen burgers sold by Canada Safeway Ltd. tested positive for E. coli bacteria.
Feb 19, 2013 - Saint John - Mel Norton puts 'full-court press' on for new water system
Saint John council is holding a special public meeting to discuss how a public-private partnership could be arranged to pay for a new water treatment system.
Feb 18, 2013 - Ottawa - Oilsands monitoring plan results not available yet
The revamping of environmental monitoring of the oilsands was supposed to be the federal government's defence against suspicions of widespread damage.
Feb 15, 2013 - Fredericton - Shale gas rules in New Brunswick among 'strictest'
The New Brunswick government says its new rules governing the oil and gas industry will be the among the strictest in North America.
Feb 13, 2013 - Regina - Public-private partnership bad for wastewater treatment plant, labour leader says
The City of Regina is defending its move to explore a public-private partnership (P3) to upgrade the wastewater treatment plant amid strong concern from a labour leader that private interest could negatively impact the publically owned and operated facility.
Feb 6, 2013 - N.W.T. - Feds don't monitor northern mines closely enough, says watchdog
A new report from Canada's environmental watchdog says the department of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development doesn't know if mining companies in the North are setting aside enough money to clean up projects.
Dec 19, 2012 - Ottawa - Salmonella found in Canadian commercial animal feed
Canadian food inspectors find salmonella in more than 10 per cent of commercial animal feed they test despite a zero tolerance stance, a statistic that has food safety experts alarmed, a CBC News investigation has found.
Dec 17, 2012 - Winnipeg - Dollarama takes cleansing wipes off shelves after CBC probe
Dollarama has pulled two products from their stores across the country after tests by CBC News revealed unacceptable levels of bacteria in cosmetic wipes and excessive bacteria growth in baby wipes.
Dec 13, 2012 - Edmonton - Funds put towards testing for E.coli, other pathogens
Genome Canada and government and industry partners are offering $1 million for the development of a rapid and specific test for E. coli, the bug in beef products that forced the massive recall from XL Foods in Alberta last month.
Dec 13, 2012 - Ottawa - Burger recall prompted by possible E. coli contamination
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Loblaw Companies Ltd. are warning the public to avoid certain Butcher's Choice Garlic Peppercorn Beef Burgers because of possible E. coli contamination.
Dec 12, 2012 - Toronto - Parts of Gardiner Expressway becoming unstable, only six years of life left, city engineer
City engineers confirmed on Wednesday that a section of the Gardiner Expressway has deteriorated to a point that if not replaced, it won't be safe to drive on before the decade is up.
Dec 6, 2012 - Sault Ste. Marie - Municipalities responsible for safe drinking water
New legislation will come into effect January 1 that will see municipalities including members of council liable for safe drinking water.