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Ford says he'll have an 'aggressive' housing plan, will focus on vacant property
The premier says that supply is one of the main reasons for the crisis in housing and he wants to focus on finding vacant or surplus government property.
Key construction employment metrics enter record territory in May
Across the country, unemployment rates are at or near all-time lows, job vacancy rates are among the highest they have ever been, and employment continues to grow.
Parks Canada opens visitor centre at Sault Ste. Marie Canal National Historic Site
Work on the project is part of a broader portfolio of projects at the site that will see as much as $14 million invested to improve visitor experiences.
Algoma Steel estimates size of spill to be as much as 1,250 litres
A June 9 incident saw the company accidentally discharge between 1,000 and 1,250 litres of lubricant oil into the St. Mary’s River.
Ford names new cabinet, with Jones as health minister and a role for his nephew
Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced his new, 30-person cabinet Friday, including former solicitor general Sylvia Jones as deputy premier and health minister, as well as a role for his nephew.