Demolition

• Vancouver’s notorious Balmoral Hotel slated for demolition due to safety risk

  The demolition order identifies a dozen hazards, including rotten floors, damaged electrical systems, moisture in the building, unprotected fire sprinklers and more. 

  Politics

  Feb 15
  
• Asbestos Manitoba’s top workplace killer: Safe Work

  Safe Work Manitoba is launching a new campaign aimed at reducing the deaths and serious injuries caused by the province's number one workplace killer: asbestos.

  Health

  Oct 27, 2021
  
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• Two heritage houses in Prince Edward County demolished

  Despite several pleas to save them, demolition begins on two heritage properties at Sandbanks Provincial Park in Prince Edward County.

  Canada

  Sep 9, 2021
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• Kelowna property owner stressed at having derelict home possibly demolished by city

  The homeowner is promising things are going to change, even though he's been given years to comply with the city's demands to clean up his property.

  Canada

  Jul 28, 2021
• Saint-Lambert residents quick to appeal decision on century-old Anglican church

  Advocates are blaming the city for neglecting the building during its nearly 20 years of ownership, allowing it to reach its current state.

  Canada

  Jun 1, 2021
• London, Ont. councillors narrowly vote to demolish 100 Stanley St.

  The heritage-designated home had made local headlines as its former owner fought the city's expropriation of 100 Stanley St.

  Politics

  Mar 24, 2021
• House fire in Belleville sends one to hospital; Kingston fire damage tops $500K

  One woman was taken to hospital with smoke inhalation after a house fire in Belleville, while damage to a vacant building in Kingston is estimated at half a million dollars.

  Canada

  Dec 10, 2020
• Pointe-Claire Heritage Preservation Society tries to save a little piece of West Island history

  On Sept. 10, the City of Pointe-Claire demolition committee approved a request by developer, Groupe Houde, to demolish the building and replace it with a new home.

  Canada

  Oct 29, 2020
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• Long-vacant McDonald’s restaurant in Kelowna to be levelled this fall, city says

  Located on Highway 97 near the W.R. Bennett Bridge, the building is scheduled for demolition in October.

  Politics

  Sep 17, 2020
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• Building demolition begins at Dominion Park

  The building was deemed unsafe after it was damaged by heavy flooding in the area in 2018, and again in 2019.

  Canada

  Mar 10, 2020