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Governments announce $290M for transit projects in Waterloo Region
By far the largest line item among the spends is nearly $131 million for the construction of the Kitchener Central Transit Hub.
Cambrian College to launch carpentry diploma program
Students will learn how to review and interpret building plans, collaborate with multiple tradespeople, apply sustainability practices, understand building codes, and ensure projects meet safety and legal standards.
Three firms prequalified for OPP modernization project
Amico Secure Ontario, Bird Capital Limited Partnership, and Ledcor OPP will be invited to respond to an RFP for the project early in the new year
Ford defends Skills Development Fund in wake of ethics probe of labour minister
Piccini faced an onslaught of questions from the opposition over seven weeks at Queen's Park this fall, though he refused to resign and Ford refused to fire him.
Fast-tracking without foresight: Canada’s risky approach to major projects
What Canada needs alongside its list of major projects is a principled, transparent sequence of steps that governs how those projects are planned and assessed.