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University of Waterloo site selected for new regional hospital
The new hospital site is located on the land that is part of the David Johnston Research + Technology Park at the University of Waterloo.
Liberal energy minister promises ban on oil furnaces for new builds as soon as 2028
The planned phase-out of heating oil would be paired with more financial support for Canadians to purchase and install heat pumps instead.
Construction starts on Enbridge’s Panhandle expansion project
The 19-kilometre pipeline project is expected to secure approximately 7,000 jobs, and enable $4.5 billion of investment opportunities in the province.
Building construction investment grows in May
Both the residential (+0.9% to $14.4 billion) and non-residential (+0.6% to $6.4 billion) sectors rose slightly in May.
BDP releases new McMaster campus plan
The plan describes a long-term vision for the campus that supports innovation, well-being, inclusion and a sense of community for the more than 47,000 students, faculty and staff.