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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.
Loblaw to build 70 new stores across Canada in 2026
The investment is part of a five-year plan to invest $10 billion in communities by 2030.
RESCON, RCCAO urge governments to enact three-year HST holiday for housing sector
The associations say the move would help protect skilled-trade jobs and incentivize buyers to buy new homes.
Electra approves budget and sets schedule for completion of its cobalt sulfate refinery
The company’s board of directors recently approved a $100-million budget for the project, and full construction mobilization is planned for the second quarter of this year.
Ontario launches occupational exposure registry
New digital portal will help track workers’ exposure, prevent occupational disease and build a healthier, more resilient workforce.
CIBC warns overstated housing starts mask economic weakness in Canada
The bank said in a new report the housing market is too soft to encourage builders to break ground on new homes at the pace needed to lift the economy.