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Feds launch campaign to promote skilled trades to youth
Faces with projected shortfalls of workers in the tens of thousands, the federal government has launched a website and an advertising campaign to encourage more young people to join the skilled trades.
Sudbury issues Event Centre design-build RFP
Three teams have been shortlisted for design and construction of the facility. Contractors involved include Ball Construction, TESC Construction, EllisDon and PCL.
Province to fund construction of addition at Toronto school
The York Memorial Collegiate Institute building in Toronto was badly damaged by fire three years ago. Funding from the province will support construction of an addition at the building; the school board will pay to conduct renovations.
Businesses face shortage of skilled workers and young employees: report
Canadian executives say the biggest challenges facing businesses right now are a shortage of skilled workers and finding young employees, according to a recent survey.
Metrolinx and IO finalize project agreement for Union Station expansion
The project scope of work sees expansion to the station to accommodate increased capacity as part of the planned expansion of GO Transit rail service. The work is expected to cost $562 million.