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The Link2Build group publishes news and information about the Ontario construction industry daily. Check here for the latest in trends, developments and insight from a wide variety of contributors, and visit regularly for updated information.
Fourth straight interest rate cut may not bring buyers back to the market just yet
The central bank brought its key policy rate down by half a percentage point to 3.75 per cent on Wednesday after Canada’s inflation rate fell to 1.6 per cent in September.
Construction work starts on district energy system at Lakeview Village
Once fully operational, the Lakeview Village district energy system will be the first of its kind in Ontario and the largest in Canada.
Ontario government engineers to withdraw services from Highway 413, Bradford Bypass
Starting in the next few days, a small group of engineers will stop working on the two highway projects that are loudly championed by Premier Doug Ford.
Northcrest launches global design competition for former airport runway
The competition will task design teams with transforming an historic 1.3-mile airstrip at the former Downsview airport into the cornerstone of the future series of mixed-use communities.
Ontario aiming to become energy superpower, Energy Minister Stephen Lecce says
Lecce released a document that outlines his vision for a clean, reliable and affordable grid, as well as how to integrate electricity planning with other aspects of the energy system.



