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Economy continues to grow at modest pace as forecasters brace for more rate cuts
The Canadian economy continued to keep its head just above water in May, growing 0.2 per cent, led by expansions in manufacturing and the public sector.
Construction cost increases slow in Q2
While the cost to build non-residential construction rose in the second quarter of this year, the cost to build residential buildings decreased by a larger amount.
Province helps fund expansion of St. Thomas mass timber manufacturer
Element5 will use the money from the province to more than triple production of cross-laminated timber at its St. Thomas plant.
Once in a 100-year event highlights importance of underground stormwater infrastructure
The City of Mississauga says its underground stormwater infrastructure network helped prevent disaster during last week’s 100-year storm.
Feds announce $97 million for affordable homes in Hamilton, Halton and Niagara
The funding will help create a total of 270 new homes and lead to the repairs of 8,399 others.