Building Demolition

• Demolition of Vancouver building gutted twice by fire now underway

  Fu Ren pleaded guilty to six of 20 code violations he faced, including failing to maintain the sprinkler systems and fire extinguishers.

  Fire

  Aug 16, 2024
  
• Weeks-long demolition of historic Portage Avenue building underway following fire

  As a century-old building at Langside Street and Portage Avenue that was razed by fire is demolished, a city spokesperson said the cause of the fire remains under investigation.

  Canada

  May 30, 2022
  
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• Demolition of properties purchased for Hamilton LRT to begin this fall

  Metrolinx says they will demolish 21 properties acquired to build LRT which are now vacant, 'to reduce the risk of fire and other potential hazards'.

  Politics

  Sep 11, 2020
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• ‘Leaning Tower of Dallas’ survives wrecking ball, becomes off-kilter sensation

  Demolition crews have been trying — and failing — to bring down the 11-storey structure for more than a week, much to people's delight.

  Trending

  Feb 27, 2020
• Sherbooke Street between West Broadway and Elmhurst reopened after building demolition

  The contractor thought the building was at risk of collapsing, so they tore it down for the safety of the neighborhood, said Montreal fire department spokesperson Louise Desrosiers.

  Traffic

  Sep 5, 2019
• Tallest building in Kentucky’s capital city demolished as thousands look on

  The tallest building in Kentucky’s capital city came crashing down in a controlled implosion Sunday.

  Trending

  Mar 11, 2018
• Developer seeks approval to demolish former BMO building in downtown Edmonton

  About 35 years after the historic Tegler Building was demolished in downtown Edmonton, a developer wants to do the same to the building that replaced it in order to build a 40- to 45-storey high-rise tower.

  Canada

  Oct 31, 2017
• WATCH: Failed demolition of Vegas hotel leaves elevator shaft standing

  An attempted demolition of a Las Vegas hotel and casino come up a little short after the blast failed to topple the building's elevator shaft.

  World

  Feb 10, 2015