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Construction employment takes a big hit in August
Total payroll employment in August contracted by 46,800. The construction sector alone accounted for 22,300 of those losses.
Hamilton sets all-time building-permit record – with two months remaining
Building permit totals have already surpassed $2.133 billion for the year. That figure is already past the $2.128 billion on record for all of 2021.
Hydro One to build three transmission lines in north, eastern Ontario
The lines aim to meet the needs of new and growing industries and help attract future jobs to the regions.
CIB provides $200M loan to Enbridge subsidiary for deep-energy retrofits
Enbridge Sustain plans to use the capital to execute deep-energy retrofit projects in institutional buildings across Ontario.
Aecon shares sink 12%, troubles with legacy projects persist
Analysts identified two particularly problematic infrastructure projects: the Eglinton Crosstown light-rail transit system in Toronto and the Gordie Howe international bridge.