The tool will develop a benchmark for technology maturity across the industry, and will yield a report that describes the innovation landscape, and what companies can to do advance their innovation capabilities.

When completed, the projects will connect approximately 5,220 more homes and businesses in Bruce County and 3,960 homes and businesses in Grey County, to fast, reliable internet.

While the industry has largely been able to withstand the changes forced upon it by the COVID-19 pandemic, respondents to a Procore survey suggest planning for 2021 will be a big challenge.

The latest research report from the Residential and Civil Construction Alliance of Ontario suggests that as many as 41,000 construction jobs could be at risk next year if more isn’t done to help municipalities balance their budgets and restore spending on key infrastructure projects.

Lake Simcoe is the largest inland lake in southern Ontario outside of the Great Lakes. Its watershed is home to more than 435,000 people, but the lake collects about six tonnes of phosphorous annually from nearby Holland Marsh.