New NSCC Marconi campus taking further shape in CBRM
From the Cape Breton Post – Workers continue to plug away at building the new Nova Scotia Community College Marconi Campus on the Esplanade.
Mainstreet Cape Breton: Cape Breton Partnership launches local infrastructure campaign
From CBC Mainstreet Cape Breton – There is a lot of work happening in Cape Breton. Seasonal road work, construction of a new Marconi NSCC Campus, upgrades and expansions to local hospitals. The Cape Breton Partnership wants to build on these existing infrastructure projects to ensure businesses capitalize on the spin off and potential employees are connected to jobs.
Cape Breton Partnership launches local infrastructure-focused campaign
As a number of major public infrastructure projects get underway in Cape Breton, the Cape Breton Partnership is proud to be launching the Building Tomorrow campaign.
Funding for New Waterford Community Wellness Centre
The Nova Scotia government is committing $7.7 million to build a community wellness centre as part of the New Waterford Community Hub project.
Nova Scotia to tender out early work for new Cape Breton healthcare complex
From the Cape Breton Post – Nova Scotia has announced plans to issue tenders for more than $200 million worth of work for the new Northside Health Complex.
Northside Health Complex Milestone
The Nova Scotia government is issuing tenders for more than $200 million worth of construction for the new Northside Health Complex portion of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality (CBRM) Health Care Redevelopment Project.
Construction Boom in Industrial Cape Breton Builds Optimism
From The MacDonald Notebook – Kat Gouthro and Devon Burke will open their new downtown Sydney business Port City Grocery in the next few weeks. Located on historic Charlotte Street, the small independent store will emphasize natural and organic foods, while offering local fare, as much as possible.
New Immigration Pathways for Construction Sector to Hire Skilled Workers
The Nova Scotia government is helping fill labour gaps by connecting immigrants who have in-demand skills with employers who need their help. Changes to the Occupations in Demand immigration stream announced today, June 16, allow employers to hire international newcomers to fill heavy equipment operator (except crane operators) and construction trade helper and labourer positions.
Atlantic Provinces Economic Council expects increase in capital spending
From Saltwire Network – Housing and health care will be two of the biggest contributors to investment growth in the Atlantic region this year, according to an Atlantic investment outlook by the Atlantic Provinces Economic Council.
Meet Cape Breton ‘tin knocker’ Starr Smith and discover how Nova Scotia workplaces are becoming more inclusive
From Cape Breton Post – Ask Starr Smith what she does and she’ll tell you she’s a tin knocker. Turns out that’s the moniker often used when referring to sheet metal workers, especially those who deal with HVAC ductwork.