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Province commits $12M to Hwy 7 expansion in Durham and York regions
The province has pledged $12 million to expand the road from two lanes to four between Reesor Road in Markham to Brock Road in Pickering.
Building permit values rise 9% in February
The total monthly value of non-residential permits increased 12.3% to $4.7 billion, while the value of residential permits rose 7.4% to $7.1 billion.
Brantford takes next step in developing a new sports and entertainment centre
Council has endorsed the project as a priority, and city staff are exploring potential private-sector partnerships to help offset project and maintenance costs.
Five pre-qualified for Garden City Skyway bridge twinning project
The project involves building a new 2.2-kilometre twin bridge to the north of the existing bridge, as well as the rehabilitation and full deck replacement of the current bridge.
Trudeau announces $600 million in loans, funding to jump-start homebuilding, rentals
Trudeau said $50 million would go toward a homebuilding technology and innovation fund, with another $50 million to modernize and expedite construction.