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Essex, Wellington and Lambton counties launch broadband projects
The federal and provincial governments have committed nearly $2 million to projects in Essex, Wellington and Lambton counties to improve broadband service delivery to nearly 1,400 homes and businesses.
Studio proposal has Mississauga dreaming big
Mississauga City Council is taking the uncommon step of requesting a Minister’s Zoning Order to expedite construction of a huge and potentially lucrative film studio project in the city’s southeast end.
Ontario stay-at-home order may be extended past May 20: Elliott
Ontario is considering extending a stay-at-home order set to expire next week in an effort to control a devastating third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ottawa projects collect $11.2M from feds, province
Several municipal and community-infrastructure projects around Ottawa will receive more than $11 million in funding from the federal and provincial governments to help respond to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Labour force numbers slip in April as provinces deal with third COVID wave
Tighter public-health measures aimed at controlling the further spread of COVID-19 brought employment lower in several provinces, including Ontario. Nationally, construction shed 12,700 jobs.