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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.
Province invests $1.2M in Sault trades training
The training includes support for jobseekers as well as incumbent workers. It is designed to give more than 100 people a leg up in the construction trades.
Increases in cement, steel create another strong year at Port of Toronto in ‘20
High construction volumes in the Greater Toronto Area in 2020 combined to create another strong year for demand at the Port of Toronto.
Walmart Canada closing six stores, spending $500 million to upgrade others
The chain says it’s closing three stores in Ontario, two in Alberta and one in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Gordie Howe bridge project wins P3 award
The award recognizes an organization’s policies and its benefits for stakeholders, operators, users and the wider community.
Slight employment gains in construction in February
While national employment figures trended significantly upwards in February thanks to the easing or removal of public-health measures, construction added just 800 new jobs for the month, and is down 4 percent compared to pre-pandemic levels.