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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.
Province announces $375M in Gas Tax funding
The Ontario government announced further financial support for municipalities—in the form of money from the Gas Tax fund—on January 14. The funding is to be used to support public transit systems.
Ontario's tighter rules allow builders to keep working on condos, other jobs
Ontario’s new COVID−19 emergency measures don’t prevent construction from continuing on many developments, including condos.
Toronto mayor asks for more funding from federal and provincial governments for 2021
Tory says that if the higher levels of government don’t come through with renewed funding Toronto will have to cut up to $860 million of capital spending.
Bowmanville Hospital receives $2.5M for renovation planning
An investment from the province is the latest step along the way to substantially renovating the facility. Construction procurement is expected to begin in 2022. Financial close of the P3 in anticipated for 2024.
Ontario issues stay-at-home order to start Thursday, declares state of emergency
Ontario is issuing an order requiring residents to stay at home starting Thursday, except for essential activities such as accessing health care or shopping for groceries, and further delaying in−person classes for students in some hot spots.