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Crown withdraws charges against construction company in fatal Barrie crash
Investigators had determined that the crash happened at a municipal construction site on a rural road, where a car plunged into a deep pit.
Ontario to introduce new Greenbelt law soon, new housing minister says
The government's new legislation will ensure the lands that were removed from the protected area in the Greater Golden Horseshoe are returned, as well as the 9,400 acres enshrined.
DIRT report finds more excavation-related damage to buried utilities
The general trend over the period between 2020 to 2022 at best shows strikes on underground utilities are flat, while damages per construction spending rose significantly.
Province commits $620K to apprenticeship programs
The money will go to support machinist and construction electrician training programs at Canadore College and Georgian College, respectively.
Whitby breaks ground on new sports complex
The new facility is being built west of Baldwin Street South, and is expected to open in late 2025.