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The Link2Build group publishes news and information about the Ontario construction industry daily. Check here for the latest in trends, developments and insight from a wide variety of contributors, and visit regularly for updated information.
Housing starts record strong August
The rate of starts recorded in August is the highest the country has seen since September 2007. But with so much of the activity focused in the multi-family sector, experts wonder if the recovery may be flawed.
$8.4M for London affordable housing
Two affordable-housing projects in London have received a combined $8.4 million in funding.
Union Station redevelopment delayed
Lost productivity due to physical distancing requirements and reduced site crew numbers, combined with past contractor performances have pushed back the projects’ substantial completion to the end of the year, says a Toronto staff report.
RESCON launches anti-racism campaign
The council has created the #RESCONCare hashtag and is building a coalition of employers, subtrades and workers from all sectors of the industry to eliminate racism.
Province invests $19M in Moosonee hospital
The funding will go to support construction of a new modern hospital and lodge in Moosonee, as well as a new ambulatory care centre on Moose Factory Island.