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Toronto launches storm sewer tunnel boring machine
Another tunnel boring machine is at work under Toronto. This one is building a three-kilometre long, 4.5-diametre storm sewer.
Precast concrete manufacturer fined $110K for workplace fatality
A worker at the company’s plant in Chepstow, northwest of Kitchener, was found unconscious between two trolleys containing precast concrete slabs. The worker later died from the injuries.
SNC-Lavalin Group reports first-quarter profit and revenue up from year ago
The engineering firm says its profit attributable to shareholders totalled $28.4 million or 16 cents per diluted share for the quarter ended March 31.
WSIB workers vote in favour of strike
The more than 3,500 workers that process claims at the board have been bargaining with their employers for more than three months. A May 8 strike vote received 97% approval.
York Region earmarks $3B for water, wastewater investments
The regional government’s plan include includes $1.7 billion for infrastructure to support growth and $1.4 billion to manage those assets to ensure their reliability.