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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.
Safety inspector strike drags into week 6
After nearly six weeks, more than 170 safety inspectors working for Ontario’s Technical Standards and Safety Authority remain on strike, with no further talks scheduled.
Markham, Stouffville projects share in $4M of federal funding
Announced on August 24, the funding sees $900,000 allocated to work on two projects in the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville, and $3.1 million allocated to seven projects in Markham.
Scarborough fatality leads to $20K fine for supervisor
A worker employed by L.Z. Refrigeration Inc. was fatally injured at a Scarborough workplace in March of 2020 while operating an elevating work platform.
NWMO delays site selection decision to 2024
Lockdowns associated with the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the organization’s timeline to select a site, but won’t affect the timeline to start construction in 2033.
Use of unregulated drugs contributing to opioid toxicity deaths among construction workers
Construction workers died from opioid toxicity in disproportionate numbers between 2018 and 2020, and often with other unregulated drugs such as alcohol and cocaine in their systems.