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Building Industry Supports Ontario Government’s Decision To Allow Resumption Of Below-Grade Constructio

The Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) and the Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA) welcome the Government of Ontario’s decision to allow the resumption of below-grade construction under the COVID-19 Emergency Orders. Each step that is taken toward returning to normal construction activity allows the industry to meet the housing needs of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and Ontario.

“With almost two thirds of the new housing units delivered each year in the GTA being in high-rise buildings, the resumption of below-grade construction is absolutely vital to meeting the region’s housing needs,” said Dave Wilkes, President & CEO, BILD. “No work on a high-rise building can start without below-grade construction being completed.”

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May 7, 2020 - 5 years ago
Terra CO2 Technologies Provides Corporate And Operational Update

Terra CO2 Technologies Ltd. ("Terra"), a private company that is owned 57.8% by Strategic Metals Ltd. (TSXV:SMD) ("Strategic"), is pleased to announce recent corporate developments, expanded operations and important milestones. Terra is developing Alternative Cementitious Material ("ACM") as an environmentally-sensitive alternative to Portland cement. Terra's ACM research is in the field of geopolymer cement, also known as alkali-activated materials (AAM).

Portland cement has been at the core of modern construction for generations and is nearly a $500 billion CAD business annually. However, the cement industry is a major CO2 emitter. Production and transportation of Portland cement account for 7 to 8% of annual CO2 emissions world-wide. Terra's ACM technology has potential to replace Portland Cement, thereby reducing CO2 output by 60% or more, without compromising strength or cost.

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May 6, 2020 - 5 years ago
Side-By-Side. Wajax Brings Bulmor’s Sideloader Forklifts Into The Canadian Market.

Wajax is proud to announce they have become the exclusive Canadian distributor of Bulmor sideloader forklifts. Bulmor is well known for manufacturing premium, heavy-duty, special-purpose lifting trucks. With Wajax’s sale of Bulmor sideloaders, this marks the first time that Bulmor has had a distributor in Canada.

Bulmor sideloaders are designed and manufactured by Bulmor according to stringent quality control

standards, allowing them to withstand the additional stress and torque caused by long and heavy loads.

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May 6, 2020 - 5 years ago
COVID-19: Currency Poses No Greater Risks Than Bank Cards Or Mobile Phones

The Canadian Association of Secured Transportation (CAST) released the following statement in response to the continued refusal by many retailers across Canada to accept cash as a method of payment due to fears of COVID-19 transmission.

The COVID-19 pandemic has quite rightly caused us to ramp up our hygiene and cleanliness practices; but it is important that we rely on facts, not fear, before we take measures that have serious consequences. Attempting to prevent the spread of COVID-19 with a ban on cash is a prime example, which can also have moral, societal and economic impacts. Based on the best available scientific literature, handling currency carries little risk of contracting COVID-19.

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May 6, 2020 - 5 years ago
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy, Stay Home - The Supply Post Team

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Apr 24, 2020 - 5 years ago
Meals For Wheels

L-R: Peter Milobar (Kamloops-North Thompson MLA), Greg Munden, and Todd Stone (MLA Kamloops-South Thompson and former Minister of Transportation). Photo courtesy Meals for Truck Drivers BC Facebook page.

FRONT PAGE STORY: The Meals for Truck Drivers BC Program, which began as a grass-roots movement to help local truckers find food during the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown, is quickly growing across Canada, helping one of society’s most essential workers — the professional driver.

In March of 2020, the COVID-19 global pandemic had reached a point where businesses were forced to close and people were asked to stay home. Everyone, that is, except essential workers like the professional truck driver.

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Apr 22, 2020 - 5 years ago