Construction manager Jonathan Cox of Marigold Infrastructure Partners aims to complete most major roadwork for the Valley Line LRT in Edmonton by the end of 2025, with tracks laid in 2026. Significant road closures are planned for central and west Edmonton starting this spring, causing short-term traffic disruptions. City councillors approved a new plan to expedite construction, with closures including Stony Plain Road and 124 Street for two months, and 104 Avenue to one lane in each direction from 106 Street to 121 Street for nine months. Cox expressed confidence in meeting timelines and demonstrating efficient construction practices to the city.
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Trump could crush Canada's softwood exports. Here's how a new crisis could play out
Canadian exporters face rising anxiety as the U.S. threatens to significantly increase softwood lumber duties, potentially from 14% to 34%, amid a national security investigation. While Canadian firms, like Canfor, brace for higher tariffs, they have expanded production capacity in the U.S. to mitigate risks, but American producers seek to limit Canada's market share further and push for tariffs that could bolster U.S. production. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The ongoing trade tensions...
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