Starting in 1991 as a regional industry training council, the Nova Scotia Construction Sector Council—Industrial-Commercial-Institutional (NSCSC) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to human resource and skills development within the ICI sector of the industry. The NSCSC has gained international attention with its approach to exposing students, newcomers, and anyone and everyone interested [...]
The Regional Municipality of York began construction on the new Henderson Sewage Pumping Station which will be located on Yonge Street, south of Henderson Drive, in fall, 2023. The project is the outcome of a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) Study investigating a solution for redirecting wastewater from the Henderson Drive [...]
It’s an easy task to introduce a town that has a history as illustrious and a future so bright as the Town of Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador. On what is affectionately known as The Rock, Gander sits on the north east coast of the mighty North Atlantic in Newfoundland and Labrador. Its [...]
Business Elite Canada interviews the Mayor of Torbay, NL, as it celebrates its 50th municipal anniversary in 2022. Although the municipality is celebrating its 50th anniversary, Torbay’s history goes back to the 1500s. A mid-size community by Newfoundland and Labrador standards, located on the doorstep on the capital city St. John’s, Torbay [...]
Located just east of Lethbridge, the Town of Coaldale, Alberta, was originally settled in part to serve the large cattle ranching operations emerging in the region which took advantage of the tall, nutritional native grasses and fertile loam soils. Coaldale in particular served as a pivotal shipping point for the industry in [...]
The Region of Peel’s G.E. Booth Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) is one of the largest wastewater treatment facilities in Canada. It serves Peel’s expanding population, which is projected to grow from its current 1.25 million to 1.57 million by 2031, and 2.94 million by 2041. Located in southeast Mississauga, the G.E. Booth [...]
When the community of Drayton Valley’s 35-year-old pool started to show its age, the Alberta community set in motion a plan to rebuild a facility that would serve the community for years to come. Following the successful receipt of a $7.5 million-grant from the Government of Canada’s Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program [...]
Sprawling landscape, and natural beauty as far as the eye can see, Big Lakes County showcases the best of Canadian nature. Located in northern Alberta, the County expands over 13,942 square kilometers of area. With a diverse region characterized by farmland, lush forests, and, of course, big lakes (Lesser Slave Lake, Winagami [...]
74 acres, 4 kilometres of pathway, 1,300 trees, and endless opportunities. The City of Lethbridge’s Legacy Park has something for everyone. Guided by its mantra "to be a healthy, attractive and economically viable City”, the Lethbridge, AB City Council, has given its residents a Park that incorporates sports, festivals, leisure, and nature. [...]
In February 2021, the City of London, ON, made history as the first community in Canada to functionally end veteran homelessness as part of the Built for Zero Canada campaign. By sharing how they achieved this, the City hopes it won’t be the last. Mayor Ed Holder believes a community is measured [...]