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Municipal climate plans under threat by new Ontario housing bill, critics say
A major piece of Toronto's climate plan appears to be in the Ontario government's crosshairs, critics warn, as the province advances a bill that could strip municipalities of their power to set green building standards.
Ontario can't lead on road safety without cycling infrastructure
Prioritizing cars over cycling to ease traffic is at odds with the province’s ambitious safety goals. Investment in protected bike lanes is crucial.
"Proper Invoice" for Prompt Payment
This note, the 2nd of 4 from the London District Construction Association, deals directly with an ongoing issue that needlessly causes payment delays, “Improper Invoices”.
Inflation slows sharply to 1.7% in April as consumer carbon price ends
The end of the consumer carbon price at the start of April drove inflation down sharply, Statistics Canada said.
Ontario electricity produced with rising percentage of greenhouse-gas-emitting power
Ontario's electricity is now being produced with the highest percentage of greenhouse-gas-emitting power since coal plants were operating in the province.