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Canadian Contractor
Mortgage test adds stress, not affordability
by Casey EdgeCanada’s stress test may to be doing more harm than good
Eco Life owner David Murray charged with 23 counts of fraud
by John BleasbyControversial Sudbury contractor will appear in court July 3rd
Adam Gardin now in Hazel Park, Michigan
by Robert KociAdam Gardin has resurfaced as AIG Developments in Detroit
Mental health — Construction’s silent epidemic
by John Bleasby“The real mental epidemic today is that we are all struggling to put on a show and pretend that everything’s OK all the time”: Bryan Baeumler
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Adjudication, Small Claims, or Lien: Each option has conditions
by John BleasbyConstruction Act amendments new to Ontario and Saskatchewan are under review across Canada
Calvin Gordon’s defamation, harassment suits are postponed
by John BleasbyClock reset for proceedings against Orillia, Ont. residents and trades due to legal technicalities
Latest Eco Life Home Improvement judgments exceed $30,000 in two separate rulings
by John Bleasby“I don’t know why this man’s not in jail. I don’t know why he hasn’t been charged”: Court Justice
Five questions in five minutes for Canada’s Prime Minister
by Casey EdgeWith a federal election this fall, the VRBA’s Casey Edge wants answers from the top
Canadian Contractor mentoring series: What Steve Said! Part 1
by John Bleasby“When I started out, a mentor would have been ideal — someone I could count on to give me really good advice.”
Had a safety conversation with your workers lately?
by John BleasbyTalking about safety in an open, positive manner is critical for all contractors
Perfectionism versus excellence
by Robert KociThe following is an editorial by Steve Maxwell, tools editor for Canadian Contractor printing originally in the March/April 2019 issue of Canadian Contractor. For more by Maxwell, you can go to his website https://baileylineroad.com/ By Steve Maxwell Sooner or later,…
Tankless water heater kills Ohio family
by Robert KociThe DIY installation of an unpermitted tankless water heater is suspected in four deaths
Ontario’s Construction Act changes are coming to Saskatchewan
by John BleasbyMore provinces expected to enact prompt payment and adjudication legislation
Ontario roofer jailed for 7 days for working at height violations
by John BleasbySteven Bell of Belleville, Ont. ignored previous OSHA fall protection fines for years
Renovator and custom home builder Evolve Builders Group pays a ‘living wage’
by Robert KociGuelph builder decides Ontario’s minimum is not enough
Your budget and you… NOW!
by Robert KociYou need a budget, and we can help
Canadian housing starts surge 23 per cent in April
by Steve PayneIt had been a slow start to the year but Canadian homebuilders really put the shovels in the ground last month