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News and information from and for Ontario’s construction industry
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.
Concord contractor fined $125K for role in 2020 fatality
The incident occurred in February 2020 at a high-rise residential construction site on Yonge Street in Toronto. A worker was crushed by a 13-tonne excavator counterweight.
Construction employment reaches new high in June, with other indicators pointing to tightening labour markets
Labour Force Survey data released by Statistics Canada on July 8 shows a seasonally unadjusted increase of 53,300 workers (+3.5%) in construction in June. The jump brings the number of people employed in the industry to 1,580,600 – the most on record.
Feds spend $2.3M on renovations to Canada Games Complex in Thunder Bay
The rehabilitation project calls for upgrades to the boiler plant, digital control system, and change rooms, which will help reduce energy use and emissions, improve accessibility, and make the facility more comfortable for residents.
WSIB announces partnership to deliver health care services in Algoma region
Prior to the partnership, people with injuries could face travel to Thunder Bay, Sudbury or Toronto in order to access specialized services with the WSIB.
Porsche breaks ground on Toronto Experience Centre
As the tenth in the world and third of its kind in North America, the future Porsche Experience Centre Toronto will be located on a dedicated, 20-acre site at the Durham Live development.



