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West Park Healthcare Centre achieves substantial completion
The milestone marks the end of all major construction and the start of the facility’s 30-year operational term.
Building permit totals up 2% in October
The total value of non-residential sector permits increased by 5.3% to $4.1 billion on the strength of a large-value permit for a hospital wing in Toronto.
Surge in newcomers putting pressure on inflation via housing demand: BoC deputy
Deputy governor Toni Gravelle warned the rise in immigration is adding pressure to a housing market riddled with structural challenges, including a shortage of construction workers.
Ontario not respecting environmental consultation obligations, auditor says
Ontario's acting auditor general says the government is not respecting or using public consultation on environmental impacts in its decision making.
IO releases December Market report
The newest edition of the update report lists three new projects in the pre-procurement stage, including the controversial relocation of Ontario Place.