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Engineering services revenue topped $30 billion in 2019
Statistics Canada reports that the combined operating revenue of the country’s engineering services companies reached $31.8 billion for the year—an increase of 12.6 percent over 2018.
Simcoe County reveals plans for $80M Orillia build
The County Orillia Campus proposes 130 affordable residential units, as well as several on-site community services.
StasCan: journeypersons’ incomes vary according to region
A first-year journeyperson’s median national income in 2018 was $52,250. Wages ranged from highs of $86,000 in the territories and $64,000 in Alberta, to lows of $44,000 in Nova Scotia and $39,000 in Prince Edward Island.
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.
Centre In The Square receives renovation funding
The Kitchener performing arts centre is regarded as among the best venues in North America. Funding from the federal and provincial governments will help to renovate its washrooms and reconfigure much of its seating.