1932- 54 people are killed at an explosion at the Moweaqua coal mine in Illinois.
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Plans to expand and improve Arizona’s state parks system are under review as key projects face delays and cost increases READ HERE
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Instead of settling for a rack that isn't perfect, you can build your own READ HERE
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Nova Scotia’s roads, highways and bridges will get $300 million in upgrades in 2019-20 — a $15 million increase over last year. Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal Minister Lloyd Hines says much of the additional funding will go toward twinning portions of the province’s 100 series highways, including the 101, 103,... read more →
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1916- The Palace Bridge, a bascule bridge, opens in Saint Peterburg, Russia.
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For all those traditional construction companies that underestimate the importance of new technology, PCL Construction Canada’s Terry Olynyk has this advice: turn over a new leaf, if you want to grow in the next five years READ HERE
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Is there really an advantage to using nitrogen rather than air in car tires, such as better fuel economy, a smoother ride, or longer tire life? Well, sort of READ HERE
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Online retail giant Amazon.com Inc. is opening a new distribution centre in Leduc County, just south of Edmonton, with plans to create 600 full-time jobs by 2020 READ HERE
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1925- A fire at a coal mine in Bellaire, Ohio results in the death of 9.
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The federal government has announced funding of $285,000 to Ironworkers Local 736 to support its Welder Training and Testing Capacity Increase project READ HERE