Cutting housing taxes will lead to more jobs and an economic boost
Builders have cut prices to the bone in a desperate attempt to spur the new housing market. Yet, starts and … Read more
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RFQ issued for stations, rail and systems contract for Yonge North Subway Extension
TORONTO – Infrastructure Ontario and Metrolinx have issued a request for qualifications for the stations, rail and systems package for … Read more
Toronto breaks ground on 705-unit transit-oriented community in Scarborough
TORONTO – The City of Toronto and CreateTO have broken ground on new transit-oriented, mixed-use community in Scarborough southwest that … Read more
Trump hosts glitzy dinner for wealthy donors to new White House ballroom
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump recently welcomed nearly 130 deep-pocketed donors, allies and representatives of major companies for a dinner … Read more
Two Quebec battery supply chain projects hit the brakes
MONTREAL — The electric-vehicle slowdown is being felt in Bécancour, the city at the heart of Quebec’s dreams of becoming … Read more
Strike by B.C.’s professionals could delay Red Chris mine project: union
VICTORIA — The union representing licensed professionals in British Columbia says its latest escalation of strike action could result in … Read more
Ontario spending $64M for in-class skilled trades apprenticeship training
WINDSOR, ONT. — The Ontario government has announced an investment of $64.2 million over the next three years to expand in-class … Read more
Industry minister says relief coming for tariff-hit softwood lumber sector
OTTAWA – Federal Industry Minister Mélanie Joly said financial relief is coming soon for Canada’s tariff-struck softwood lumber sector. The … Read more
International Construction Arbitrators Association officially launches
OTTAWA — The International Construction Arbitrators Association (ICAA) is making its official debut. It lists arbitrators who are specialists from … Read more
Progressive Conservatives win majority government in Newfoundland and Labrador
ST. JOHN’S – Voters in Newfoundland and Labrador showed they were in the mood for a big change on Tuesday … Read more
Canada adds surprise 60,000 jobs in September, unemployment rate steady at 7.1%
OTTAWA – The labour market added an unexpected 60,000 jobs in September, led by gains in the tariff-struck manufacturing sector. … Read more
Seven people injured in fire at Toronto building under construction: police
TORONTO – Seven people have been taken to hospital after a natural gas fire broke out at a building under … Read more