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Algoma Steel says five workers sent to hospital after casthouse incident
The accident comes after the collapse of a structure supporting utilities piping at Algoma's coke-making plant last month.
Record year for residential permits sees Windsor exceed 2023 housing target
The city issued building permits that resulted in 1,154 residential housing units in 2023. Its assigned target was 953 units for the year.
CFIB report takes aim at red tape in housing
In its latest report on red tape and regulation, the organization has challenged municipalities to streamline their permitting processes to help address housing shortages.
Province commits to Brampton, Milton transit plans
Doug Ford has promised to extend the Hazel McCallion Line with the Mississauga loop and into downtown Brampton while expanding GO train service in Milton.
Mining company to build two processing plants in Timmins
The new plants will fill a critical link in the electric vehicle battery supply chain, given that nickel is a major component of them.