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Construction employment contracts in July as last summer’s labour pressures ease
This rise in unemployment likely signals a departure from the labour market tightness that has characterized the industry over the past 12 months.
Ontario adding more 'strong mayors,' creating $1.2B in housing incentive fund
Ford's announcement comes as the province's housing starts are well below what's needed to hit the premier's target of building 1.5 million homes by 2031.
Province, feds commit to upgrades at Aurora GO Station
Work at the station will include a new second platform and track, a new pedestrian tunnel with elevators, additional parking spaces and rail signal upgrades.
Building construction investment drops 3% in June as residential sector continues cool summer
Investment in residential construction dropped by 4.5% to $12.1 billion, while investment in non-residential construction edged down 0.2% to $5.9 billion.
Acrow bridge installed in days over Thessalon River
A modular bridge was installed over the river in the community of Rydal Bank in just two weeks.