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Ontario looks to extend life of nuclear plant to power rising electricity demands
Pickering Nuclear Generating Station had been set to shut down in 2025, but the province is now seeking approval from the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission to extend that to September 2026.
WSIB doubles HSEP rebates for smaller businesses in 2023
The additional incentives for smaller businesses that were announced last summer will be extended through 2023. HSEP rebates are doubled, and employers can earn $1,000 toward their health and safety plans.
Access to capital among the barriers faced by Indigenous groups when it comes to major projects: Conference Board report
A new report issued by the Conference Board of Canada suggests that more supports are needed to help Indigenous groups pursue the ownership and co-ownership of major projects.
Thunder Bay Correctional Centre and Kenora Jail expansion projects reach substantial performance
Completion of the two expansion projects allows the province to forge ahead with construction of the massive Thunder Bay Correctional Complex.
CIB aiming to fill 'uncertainty gap' and accelerate zero-emission vehicle adoption
On Wednesday, the bank launched its $500-million initiative to boost zero-emission vehicle charging and refuelling infrastructure.