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Residential contraction brings construction investment levels down in January
Statistics Canada reports that a decline in the residential sector (-3.0%) was moderated by a slight increase in the non-residential sector (+0.8%).
Province acquires 200km of track to help restore Northlander rail service
Province investing $138 million for 205 kilometres of track between North Bay and Washago.
Bank of Canada holds key rate steady as Middle East war clouds outlook
The central bank’s decision to hold its policy rate at 2.25 per cent for a third consecutive time was widely expected but the future path for the policy rate is much less clear.
Ottawa earmarks $1.4 billion for key munitions production in Quebec, Ontario
Ottawa will put public funds toward new facilities in Ingersoll, Ont., and Repentigny, Que., for producing components used to make heavy artillery shells.
RFQ issued for Brockville jail project
Province issues request for qualifications for the Brockville Correctional Complex and St. Lawrence Valley Correctional and Treatment Centre.