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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.
St. Lawrence Seaway says surging metals shipments offset grain losses in 2021
Iron ore and steel shipments surpassed 2019 pre-pandemic levels due to growth in domestic consumer product manufacturing and construction.
Province reveals plans for 2+1 highway project in North
The proposed pilot would add a third lane along Highway 11 north of North Bay to promote road safety and traffic flow.
Board proposes framework to increase housing options, affordability in Ontario
The Toronto Region Board of Trade is calling on the provincial government to implement a framework that will increase density and housing options across Ontario.
Erin pre-qualifies five for water treatment plant
The town’s second attempt at securing bids for its $120-million project has—so far—been successful. But this isn’t the first time Erin has pre-qualified contractors for the work, only to fail to award the contract.
Province doubles annual OCIF funding to small, rural and northern communities
The province’s 424 small, rural and northern communities will each receive at least $100,000 in annual funding for infrastructure projects over the next five years via the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund, Doug Ford announced on December 8.



