CSNS flagging dangers of silica exposure

By Construction Safety Nova Scotia Construction Safety Nova Scotia (CSNS) has launched a new province‑wide awareness campaign to help workers and employers better understand the dangers of crystall

April 27, 2026

Protecting Hearing on the Job Site

By Katie Koebel The longer you spend on jobsites, the more the environment feels second nature. Drills, pipe cutters and metal-on-metal contact are part of the scene, no matter the project. Yet PPE t

April 22, 2026

Five Small Projects that drive home value

Across Canada, renovation demand remains strong, but homeowner priorities are shifting. Instead of focusing strictly on cosmetic upgrades for resale value, many are investing in projects that improve

March 24, 2026

The Hammer Episode #68: Don't Stress Out

Sandra Primiano, senior director of employee assistance programs at online mental health services provider, Dialogue, joins The Hammer to explain how job stress leads to decreased performance; what si

March 24, 2026

The Hammer Episode #66: You Can Make an App

Amanda Spann is the author of I Have an App Idea – The Essential Guide to Building an App Without Tech Skills and she has good news for all of us. You don’t need to spend in the five figur

February 25, 2026