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Construction starts on Confederation GO station
Construction will start this fall, and take approximately three years to complete. The project budget is $50 million.
North Bay sets building permit record – with another quarter of the year remaining
The City of North Bay has issued more than $200 million worth of building permits for the year to date. That total is already well beyond the $150 million in permits it issued in all of 2021.
Canadian labour market still tight as economy sees slight bump in employment
After sustaining three consecutive months of job losses and propelling fears of an economic slowdown, the Canadian economy posted a modest bump in employment in September, suggesting the labour market is still exceptionally tight.
Ontario safety inspectors ratify agreement with TSSA, ending 11-week strike
The 170 union members -- who inspect elevating devices, boilers and pressure vessels, and fuels throughout the province -- walked off the job in July.
CIB finances retrofit for Kingston building
The scope of work calls for the 220,000-square foot building to be upgraded to reduce carbon emissions by more than 80 percent.