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Province announces LTC funding in Mississauga and Toronto
In Mississauga, the province has put up a 28-acre parcel of land for sale to a developer who will built at least 512 long-term care beds on the site, while in Toronto, the province is funding the construction and renovation of nearly 2,000 beds.
Maple Reinders, Bird joint venture selected for Barrie wastewater IPD project
The project, which is valued at $125 million, will be delivered under an integrated project delivery model. It is expected to take eight years to complete, and will be the largest and most comprehensive wastewater IPD project performed in the country.
Walmart creating global tech hub in Toronto, part of $3.5-billion investment
Walmart Inc. is making Toronto one of a pair of new global tech hubs, with plans to hire hundreds of workers at the two sites.
Stantec chosen for Mississauga Hospital design
The global engineering company will provide planning, design and conformance services for Trillium Health Partners’ Mississauga Hospital project.
Ontario to require 72,000 workers by 2027: BuildForce
Ontario’s post-pandemic construction boom means steady supplies of work, but it comes at a cost. Growth and retirements could create a shortage of as many as 72,000 skilled workers by 2027.