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Ontario legislature eyes full shutdown for major renovations; likely to cost over $1B
A report is underway to determine exactly what work is needed, but it is clear it will not come cheap, said Legislative Affairs Minister Paul Calandra.
Walkerton company fined $75K for workplace injuries
John Ernewein Limited has been fined $75,000 for its role in an incident that injured seven workers in 2021.
Labour shortages could push up wages, 'reignite inflation' in long run, report warns
Wages are growing quickly in Canada, but so far not fast enough to match inflation, an RBC Economics report said.
Building construction costs up again in Q4, but increases moderate
Statistics Canada’s latest look at building construction prices shows an increase of 1% in residential costs in the fourth quarter and of 1.6% in non-residential costs.
Campbellford Memorial Hospital receives $13M for upgrades
The investment enables the hospital to upgrade its HVAC system, replace an aging generator, and continue with facility improvements designed to mitigate COVID-19 transmission.