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Construction activity slows in January, as permit values lose 4%
Eight provinces reported decreases, with the multi-residential sector in British Columbia significantly contributing to the national fall.
FAO: province spent $6.4 billion less than expected over first three quarters of 22–23
In particular, spending on Metrolinx and municipal infrastructure projects was lower by $1.2 billion, and by $644 million on Ministry of Infrastructure capital programs.
New regulations to require reporting of carbon footprint on concrete construction projects
The requirement is part of changes introduced by the federal government on February 28 that will also require major suppliers to disclose their greenhouse gas emissions and set reduction targets.
Ottawa man charged with criminal negligence, arson in Orleans explosion
Kody Troy Crosby has been charged with four counts each of criminal negligence causing bodily harm and arson causing bodily harm, as well as two counts of breaking and entering.
Art Gallery of Ontario releases early designs for multi-million dollar expansion
The gallery is launching the ambitious project after receiving a $35-million donation from Dani Reiss, who is the chairman and chief executive officer of Canada Goose.