Five architectural and engineering firms and five construction management firms have been invited to respond to a request for proposals to build two laboratory facilities in the National Capital Region.

The SmartTrack program will transform heavy rail infrastructure in Toronto from a regional commuter service into an urban rapid transit network.

The milestone is the latest in the hospital’s efforts to start construction of a new facility in 2027.

Western Mechanical Electrical Millwright Services pled guilty to its role in the incident that saw a worker struck by a 7,200-pound flywheel.

The results of the election, which saw Chow capture 37 per cent of the vote, are set to be certified by the city clerk on Wednesday with a swearing-in date still to be announced.