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Ontario explores possibility of new, large-scale nuclear plants
Ontario is exploring the possibility of building new, large-scale nuclear plants in order to meet increasing demand for electricity and phase out natural gas generation.
Ottawa police say a criminal investigation is underway following Orleans explosion
Ottawa police say they have launched a criminal investigation into an explosion that injured 12 people in an east Ottawa neighbourhood last week.
Oshawa sets new building permit record in ‘22
In issuing more than $900 million worth of building permits in 2022, the city logged as many as 25 records, including the highest residential construction value issued in a single year.
EllisDon consortium awarded $3.6-billion South Niagara Hospital contract
Design and development work on the project will continue this month. Construction is expected to begin in July 2023, and end in early 2028.
Conestoga pre-apprenticeship program gets funding boost from province
A $269,010 investment at Conestoga has allowed 20 students to participate in a general carpenter program. The 29-week course is delivered at the Cambridge and Waterloo campuses.