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Province tops up apprenticeship capital grant by $24M for ‘22–‘23
The funding is open to those trades-training organizations that wish to improve and modernize their equipment. The deadline to apply is December 21.
RFQ issued for second Eglinton tunnel project
The RFQ is for the second advance tunnel contract for a section of underground works from Jane Street to the future Mount Dennis Station. Another pre-qualification—for the transit project’s elevated section of tracks—is expected in the coming weeks.
CHEO integrated treatment centre gets funding nod from province
Plans to build a single, integrated treatment centre for kids with complex-care needs received a massive boost in late November with an open-ended commitment by the province to invest in the facility.
First General Muskoka recognized as one of the safest small businesses in Ontario
The top three recipients of the Small Business Health and Safety Leadership Awards were announced during the WSIB’s Celebration of Health and Safety event on November 25.
Building permit values pass $10B in October
Construction intentions in the non-residential sector were up 4.2 percent, while the residential sector edged down 0.1 percent.