Algoma Steel not banking on return to U.S. market: CEO
SAULT STE. MARIE, ONT. — The CEO of Algoma Steel says that even if Canada reaches a deal with the … Read more
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Canadian small businesses underprepared for cyber attacks
IBC survey suggests many business owners may be underestimating the risk and impact of a cyber attack. PHOTO: Adobe Stock/Sikov … Read more
Ontario signs deal with Webequie First Nation to speed Ring of Fire road construction
TORONTO — A northern Ontario First Nation has signed a partnership deal with the province designed to speed up construction … Read more
Ahead of G7 meetings, energy minister announces funding for green tech projects
OTTAWA — Federal Energy Minister Tim Hodgson announced millions of dollars for clean tech projects on Wednesday, ahead of the … Read more
Hariri Pontarini Architects to lead McMichael Canadian Art Collection project
It’s the first major revitalization of the site in more than 40 years and is being supported with a $50 … Read more
Bank of Canada lowers key interest rate to 2.25% in second straight cut
OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point Wednesday and signalled it may … Read more
Construction officially begins on Canada’s largest EV Battery Plant
ST. THOMAS, ONT.- Volkswagen’s PowerCo Canada is marking a “pivotal” milestone at its St. Thomas gigafactory project with the start … Read more
Ontario proposes to rebate HST for some first-time homebuyers
TORONTO — Some first-time homebuyers in Ontario could soon save tens of thousands of dollars on the cost of a … Read more
Construction hopes high on AI, but adoption lags
Optimism is high when it comes to the use of AI in construction, but skills shortages, data quality and systems … Read more
Carney says Canada, U.S. were close to a deal when Trump ended trade talks
KUALA LUMPUR — Ottawa and Washington were close to a deal when U.S. President Donald Trump abruptly cut off trade … Read more
Budget to include millions for job retraining, foreign credential recognition
OTTAWA — Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu says the upcoming federal budget will include $75 million over the next three years … Read more
Roadbuilding standard for asphalt mix a must, says TARBA
If Ontario municipalities followed a roadbuilding standard for asphalt mix specifications, they could cut almost $1 billion on roadwork over … Read more