Asphalt
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Winnipeg testing new approach to repairing potholes this seasonOfficials say they are testing out a new way to fix potholes across the city of Winnipeg, which mixes a combination of ingredients.CanadaApr 27, 2024
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City of Calgary filled 5,467 potholes this yearThe City of Calgary has already filled 5,467 potholes this year, which is 2,000 more than in the same time last year, and city crews say there is more work to be done.CanadaMay 16, 2023
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Pothole repairs speeding up, but could still take months to fully fixThe city says it has a new tool in the battle against potholes and it's expected to speed the repair process up.TrafficMay 4, 2022
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USask scientists hopeful recycled materials can minimize potholesHaithem Soliman and his colleague, Mai Alawneh, are testing asphalt mixtures used to build roads to make them stronger and minimize potholes.CanadaMar 9, 2022
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Lethbridge College grads recognized for project aimed at greener roadsA trio of former Lethbridge College students are being recognized for a capstone project centering on sustainable asphalt. They were nominated for an award for their work.EducationJun 22, 2021
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Tar spill closes Highway 3 east of Osoyoos"It's all shut down, the whole highway is full of tar."CanadaJun 21, 2021
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City of Toronto tackles first pothole repair blitz of 2020About 60 city crews raced to repair as many potholes as possible during a 12-hour blitz Saturday.TrafficFeb 1, 2020
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Asphalt research could cut costs, increase longevity of Saskatchewan roadsUniversity of Saskatchewan researchers are exploring how different types of asphalt respond to freezing and thawing.ScienceJan 23, 2020
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Safety concerns raised over broken pieces of asphalt on elementary school property in HalifaxSt. Stephen's Elementary School is in Halifax's north end and throughout the summer months the state of the pavement on school property has worsened.CanadaAug 19, 2019
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City of Saskatoon resurfacing several high-traffic roadways this summerAsphalt resurfacing projects will take place this summer on some of Saskatoon’s high-traffic roadways.CanadaJul 11, 2019
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