Apprenticeship bottlenecks are worsening Ontario labour shortage
Canada has a record number of apprenticeship registrations. But registrations don’t build homes or hospitals. Completions do. On that front, … Read more
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Algoma Steel continues to grapple with U.S. tariffs as net loss widens
SAULT STE. MARIE, ONT. — The chief executive of Algoma Steel Group Inc. says U.S. tariffs on steel imports continue … Read more
Carney, Smith sign carbon price deal, suggest fall 2027 pipeline approval
EDMONTON – Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said Friday they’re eyeing a fall 2027 start date … Read more
Major construction begins on Bradford Bypass project
BRADFORD, ONT. — The Ontario government has announced major construction has officially started on the Bradford Bypass, a new four-lane highway, … Read more
‘Growing Streets’ vision unveiled for Toronto’s Ookwemin Minising community
TORONTO – GHD, design studio SLA and Waterfront Toronto have unveiled the design for the public realm and streetscapes of … Read more
Carney says he’s open to selling infrastructure like airports to finance projects
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says his government is open to selling public assets if the proceeds could help … Read more
Carney pushes new clean electricity strategy to expand grid, lower costs
OTTAWA — The federal government is planning to adjust the clean electricity regulations to give more flexibility to LNG power … Read more
Jesta Group makes $30M bulk condominium acquisition
TORONTO – Global real estate firm Jesta Group has announced the acquisition of a bulk condominium portfolio in Toronto valued … Read more
Niagara Region receives $44M for aging water infrastructure
THOROLD, ONT. — The Ontario government has announced it is investing nearly $44 million to help rehabilitate drinking water, wastewater and … Read more
Province announces several long-term care milestones for eastern Ontario
OTTAWA — The Ontario government is celebrating the opening of the new Southbridge Ottawa long-term care home and the groundbreaking of … Read more
Ship operator and employee are charged in crash that caused the deadly collapse of Baltimore bridge
BALTIMORE — Federal prosecutors announced criminal charges Tuesday in the 2024 collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, accusing a … Read more
Alexia MacLeod to break ground as OGCA’s first female chair
Alexia MacLeod will break the glass ceiling this September when she is named chair of the Ontario General Contractors Association (OGCA), the … Read more