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The Link2Build group publishes news and information about the Ontario construction industry daily. Check here for the latest in trends, developments and insight from a wide variety of contributors, and visit regularly for updated information.
RESCON marks International Women’s Day with a call to join the skilled trades
Women account for about 5% of workers on Ontario construction sites. Meanwhile, tens of thousands of jobs in the construction sector remain unfilled.
Province to allow students to transition to apprenticeship programs beginning in Grade 11
Students who transition into apprenticeship programs would be permitted to complete their secondary-school diplomas after their earn their Certificates of Apprenticeship.
Ontario takes a step toward legislature renovations with proposal for new ministry
The bill would also provide for the temporary relocation of the legislature to another building while renovations are underway.
Aecon boosts profits after bolstering project backlog
The Toronto-based company says its net profit jumped to $19.7 million in the quarter ended Dec. 31 from $12.1 million in the same period in 2021.
Work to prepare TTC Finch Station for Line 1 extension now underway
Early works to prepare the station to accommodate the Line 1 extension north into Vaughan, Markham and Richmond Hill are being performed by Black & McDonald.