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Ontario won't pave park for island airport expansion, Premier Doug Ford says
The province has also said it will not take over the entirety of the Toronto Islands despite language in its legislation.
Joly unveils $1.5 billion in tariff relief after Trump ratchets up trade war
Ottawa will make available three-year, low-interest loans of up to $50 million for the aluminum, steel and copper sectors. The loans don't have to be repaid for three years.
Toronto area could get two high-speed rail stations — not just one — says Alto CEO
So far, the federal government has mandated seven stops: Toronto, Peterborough, Ottawa, Laval, Que., Montreal, Trois-Rivières, Que., and Quebec City.
Aecon reports $17.9M first-quarter loss compared with $37.9M loss last year
The Toronto-based construction firm says revenue reached $1.26 billion during the quarter, rising year-over-year from $1.06 billion.
New RESCON report indicates that housing starts and industry jobs continue to decline
The organization’s housing report card for 2025 found housing starts down by 34% across 34 GTA-area municipalities, and more than 46,500 fewer person years of employment.