Aug
23
Following the announcement that Ontario will proceed with the construction of year-round access to the Ring of Fire mining site, Noront Resources Ltd. states that the first batch of minerals will be sent to be processed in Sudbury, reports CBC News. Initially, Sudbury was one of four northern cities selected...
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Aug
23
1873- After approximately 3 years of construction, the Albert Bridge opens in London.
Aug
23
Learn how to identify poison oak Wear appropriate clothing (cover your skin), when you suspect that you're working in an area with poison oak Use gloves when cutting down trees, brush, or doing any other outdoor work
Aug
23
The Australian Government has set a two-tier target to increase the state of Victoria’s renewable energy levels: 25% by 2020, 40% by 2025, per this article by the Sydney Morning Herald. At current, approximately 10% of Victoria’s power is supplied by renewable energy sources. To meet the goal, Victoria announced...
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Aug
23
I consume my daily news online. There was a time when I used to actually pay to have a bona fide newspaper delivered to my home by a high school kid on a BMX bike, just like in the olden days. There was a time when reading the ‘paper’ at...
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Aug
22
Controversy arose yesterday when a Confederate flag flew at a construction site in Hamilton, Ontario. CBC News reported that the flag belonged to temporary worker Keith Lipiec, who per this article stated, that he "just wanted to do it for sh-ts and giggles -- and if [he pisses] a few...
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Aug
22
Who James Dickens What I am a pipe superintendent. How Long 22 years in the pipe craft. Where I work in the Houston area. Why I started in construction and moved to pipe, and I really liked it, so I stayed with it. For Fun I enjoy spending time with...
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Aug
22
1967- the Tjeldsund Bridge, a suspension bridge that crosses the Tjeldsundet strait in Norway, opens.
Aug
22
In Thunder Bay on Monday morning, Premier Kathleen Wynne announced that provincial agreements have been reached with Webequie, Marten Falls, and Nibinamik First Nations to begin construction of access roads to the Ring of Fire region. Ontario has pledged to build all-season access roads to the First Nation communities, connecting...
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Aug
22
Show up 10 minutes early Know background information prior to interviewing Come prepared to work- bring work boots and other PPE that you may need Bring copies of licenses and certifications
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