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Province announces $5M for electrical-training program
The funding will support a program being run by electrical contractor Spark Power. It will provide upskilling opportunities for 500 workers.
Thousands to receive COVID-19 vaccine at clinic run by construction company
The clinic run by Mississauga, Ont.-based EllisDon has seen more than 15,000 people book appointments, scheduled between May 19 and 26.
Ontario plans to reopen week of June 14 under new three-stage plan
Premier Doug Ford said Thursday that the province can start gradually loosening restrictions because COVID−19 cases and hospitalizations are declining while vaccinations increase.
Eglinton Crosstown West tunnel contract closes at $729M
West End Connectors, the consortium selected to build the tunnels, and which is led by Aecon, announced on May 20 that the project reached financial close. The final price tag: $729.2 million.
Feds announce $200M for biomanufacturing plant
The government says the project will strengthen Canada’s preparedness for future pandemics by increasing capacity to produce and fill-finish vaccines and therapeutics.