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Why we need to reuse waste energy to achieve net-zero heating systems
Just generating heat is not enough. We must also capture, store, and utilize waste heat year-round and especially in the winter months.
Residential construction costs grow again in Q2; growth in non-rez costs slows
Statistics Canada data shows that residential building construction costs grew by 1.9% in the second quarter, while non-residential costs rose by 1.5%.
City of Greater Sudbury fined in connection with 2022 fatality
A city worker was fatally injured at a public works depot in Levack.
Feds, city announce $64 million for Hamilton housing projects
The federal government will provide close to $45 million for the projects, which will also be supported by a contribution of $19.1 million from the City of Hamilton.
Northern Ontario excavation company fined in connection with Birch Lake spill
The company was fined for failing to notify the government of a discharge of diesel fuel into the lake and for discharging diesel fuel and oil onto the shore, bank and ice of Birch Lake.