To be financed on an equal one-third basis between the city and the federal and provincial governments, the Phase 1 $80-million, 8.5-kilometre-long (5.2-mile) Maley Drive Extension is the culmination of... read more →
1850- Self-deodorizing fertilizer is patented in England
A century of hard-work was celebrated at EACOM's Timmins sawmill on May 31. EACOM's president and CEO, Kevin Edgson, said the TImmins sawmill's story is one of resilience and growth, of... read more →
A multibillion-dollar project to expand Ontario’s GO Transit network took two major steps forward May 30, with the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) announcing an investment of up to $2 billion... read more →
Under construction since June 2015, the widening of an approximately 12-kilometre-long (7.4-mile) stretch of Highway 11/17 between Stillwater Creek to Red Rock Road No. 9 just west of Nipigon is... read more →
2001- the Sapporo Dome stadium in Japan, designed by architect Hiroshi Hara, opens in Japan.
A rise in popularity of the North’s craft brewing industry is fuelling growth potential in a niche segment of the area’s agriculture sector. Over three years, selected varieties of malting barley... read more →
The world’s first 3D-printed community is set to begin construction in Latin America, designed for families living on less than $200 a month. According to an article in New Atlas,... read more →
Ontario is digging deep to roll out billions in infrastructure while also launching $1.3 billion in road repairs and upgrades this season. What’s more interesting, says Bryan Hocking, chief operating officer... read more →
1839- Construction begins on the High Bridge, the oldest bridge in New York City.