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Go beyond the biggest headlines in Canadian construction with the Digging In Podcast by SiteNews. Anchored by veteran industry journalist Russell Hixson, go behind the headlines and learn about the economic, political, technological and cultural machinery that makes job sites go and the visionaries pushing things forward.

  1. 10 HRS AGO

    Big chat: Habits for high-performing female leaders (Ft. Corinne Lynds & Shauna Moran)

    In this episode, we chat with SiteMedia's Chief Content Officer Corinne Lynds and award-winning Leadership & Burnout Prevention Specialist Shauna Moran. They detailed how women in the construction sector can overcome systemic biases and professional hurdles by leveraging innate strengths like systems thinking, empathy, and intuition. The pair have partnered up to develop Calibrated, an innovative event taking place in Vancouver this May designed specifically for women across technical, industrial, and heavy sectors. To learn more and secure your spot, visit calibratedevent.com.

    37 min

  2. 3D AGO

    Big Chat: Pomerleau Goes West (Ft. Stéphan Lacombe)

    The Digging in podcast was in-studio for this week for a special chat with Stéphan Lacombe, Vice-President Buildings West, for Pomerleau. Lacombe spoke about the company's distinct corporate culture, his advice for those new to the industry, and the strategy behind Pomerleau's push for work in Western Canada.

    31 min

  3. MAR 30

    HST Holiday

    In this week's episode: Ontario and the federal government have reached an $8.8B collaboration deal on housing and transit projects. Nova Scotia is the latest province to work out a "one project, one review" environmental framework with Ottawa. BC Hydro finds a home for Site C's empty work camp. The White House is getting a major security upgrade with plans for an underground bunker.

    10 min

  4. MAR 11

    Running out of runway

    Here are all the headlines we broke down this week for Digging In: Ontario's plan to expropriate Toronto's stake in Billy Bishop Airport for runway expansion. Alberta and the federal government's cooperation agreement to streamline infrastructure project approvals. Federal initiative to improve construction labor market data with a $94.5 million investment. Calgary's water restrictions due to urgent infrastructure repairs. BC casino's legal battle over a $10 land expropriation related to the Surrey Langley Skytrain Extension.

    8 min

  5. MAR 4

    Shrinking productivity

    In this episode, we explore Canada's construction landscape, uncovering how shifts like daylight savings, geopolitical port deals, and a nuclear supply boom are reshaping the industry. From Saskatchewan's uranium surge to Ontario's Science Centre controversy and a 37% drop in residential productivity, we reveal the impacts on projects, safety, and the bottom line.

    11 min

  6. FEB 23

    Another crack in the tariff wall

    This week's episode covers major political and infrastructure developments in the U.S. and Canada. Here's what we will get you all caught up on: A major U.S. Supreme Court decision that could reshape tariff policy — and President Donald Trump's response. B.C. Premier David Eby's move to "re-pace" major infrastructure projects as the province's deficit grows. Canada's sweeping plans to realign its defence strategy to prioritize Canadian companies. Groundbreaking on the next stage of the Ontario Line, marking another milestone for the major Toronto transit project.

    11 min

  7. FEB 11

    A bridge troll appears (with demands)

    In this episode of Digging In, host Russell Hixson unpacks the political and economic forces threatening a $6.4 billion international bridge project between Canada and the U.S. He also delves into the 15-year effort to deliver Toronto's Eglinton Crosstown LRT and Ottawa's major funding cuts for projects. Finally, some feathery Ontario residents have received justice after their homes were destroyed.

    8 min

  8. FEB 4

    Darlington beats the haters and Calgary's water woes (feat. Warren Frey)

    This week we highlight the successful refurbishment of the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station, which finished ahead of schedule and under budget. We then chat about the newly approved $3-billion Steensby Project on Baffin Island. Listeners will also get an essential briefing on the sector's surprising GDP growth in late 2026 and a deep dive into Calgary's Bearspaw water main failure with Water Canada's Warren Frey.

    12 min
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Go beyond the biggest headlines in Canadian construction with the Digging In Podcast by SiteNews. Anchored by veteran industry journalist Russell Hixson, go behind the headlines and learn about the economic, political, technological and cultural machinery that makes job sites go and the visionaries pushing things forward.

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  • Creator
    SiteNews
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2025
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    Digging In