The most recent report on crane activity across 14 major North American cities shows a decline in the number of cranes in use for the first time in more than three years.

Ford’s Oakville Assembly Complex will be converted into a global hub for battery electric vehicle production at a cost of $1.8 billion—one of the largest-ever investments in Ontario’s auto sector.

The organization estimates the total cost of the COVID-19 pandemic to date to be $134 million—with more to come as the province heads towards the second wave.

The government has appointed five members to a panel that will look at how to replace the Ontario College of Trades. It also topped up apprenticeship funding by $75 million to help cover apprentices’ living expenses during their in-class training.

The federal infrastructure minister highlights a series of speakers at the virtual P3 conference, scheduled for November 17 to 19.