Demolition
Mayor Ed Holder highlights instances of Canada-wide support in wake of Old East Village explosion
London mayor Ed Holder is highlighting words of encouragement and offers of support from across the country following a massive explosion in Old East Village. Continue reading
Camp Monahan demolition project offers win-win for students and non-profit
Camp Monahan on Katepwa Lake, Sask., is getting some work done on some of their cabins thanks to Regina Trade & Skills Centre (RTSC) students. Continue reading
Port Moody heritage buildings damaged by fire to be demolished
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The fire has devastated the local arts community, which called one of the damaged buildings a key cultural hub. Continue reading
‘Truly a sad thing’: Emotions mixed as Vernon’s horse racing track demolished
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
After 120 years of horse racing, Kin Race Track has been reduced to rubble. Continue reading
Demolition of Kelowna Sears location a sign of tough times for department stores
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
For some, the tear-down is also the end of a personal chapter. Continue reading
Condos replacing Pioneer bar to include wine cellar, private car wash, dog spa
Earlier this week, the iconic Pioneer sign was taken down and replaced with an ad for the new condo development that will substitute it. Continue reading
Hazardous-material concerns raised over demolition of century-old East Vancouver grain silos
The company that owns the facility acknowledges it contains a number of hazardous materials but says a stringent environmental management plan is in place. Continue reading
Surrey’s notorious Flamingo Hotel takes its final bow at demolition celebration
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The hotel, which housed a notorious stripper bar, will be replaced over the next few years by three residential towers and other developments. Continue reading
Saint John throwing away ‘millions’ through demolition instead of deconstruction, former heritage planner says
Jim Bezanson, a heritage development officer with the City of Saint John for 24 years, also believes there is money to be made in salvaging reusable material. Continue reading
Winnipeggers rally around Crescentwood mansion set for destruction
The 110-year-old mansion at 514 Wellington Crescent has attracted a group of protesters hoping the city will revoke the demolition permit issued for the property. Continue reading