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        <lastBuildDate>Tue, 30 June 2026 12:00:00</lastBuildDate>
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                <title>Interim science centre opens on Toronto waterfront as Ontario Place location is built</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 30 June 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>IKO breaks ground on Brantford manufacturing facility</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 30 June 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Two bids received for Bowmanville Hospital project</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 30 June 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Carney says 24 Sussex to be restored with fundraising campaign, design competition</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 29 June 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Data centres top Ottawa&#x27;s big power requests, placing pressure on local utility</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 29 June 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>WSIB launches updated first aid program</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 29 June 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction starts on Wasaga Beach high school</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-starts-on-wasaga-beach-high-school/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 26 June 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Municipal election could be turning point for non-profits fighting gentrification</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/municipal-election-could-be-turning-point-for-non-profits-fighting-gentrification/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 26 June 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Northern Ontario First Nation begins building road to the Ring of Fire mining region</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/northern-ontario-first-nation-begins-building-road-to-the-ring-of-fire-mining-region/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 26 June 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Arctic roads, nuclear repository first to be designated as national interest projects</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/arctic-roads-nuclear-repository-first-to-be-designated-as-national-interest-projects/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 25 June 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Building construction investment rises in April</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 25 June 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Hamilton data centre pause survives first council vote, exemption rejected</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/hamilton-data-centre-pause-survives-first-council-vote-exemption-rejected/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 25 June 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Canada looks to build up to 10 new nuclear reactors, sell more Candu reactors abroad</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/canada-looks-to-build-up-to-10-new-nuclear-reactors-sell-more-candu-reactors-abroad/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 24 June 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Concrete pouring begins at Peter Gilgan Mississauga Hospital</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 24 June 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Several First Nations sign deal with Ottawa, Ontario to own part of a nuclear reactor</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 24 June 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds considering high-speed rail stop in Kingston</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 23 June 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Five prequalified for Oak Valley Health hospital project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/five-prequalified-for-oak-valley-health-hospital-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 23 June 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Iran war ripple effects drive inflation to its highest level since 2023</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 23 June 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Beyond regulation: Why committed leadership will decide Canada&#x2019;s energy future</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 22 June 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>IO June update lists 24 projects worth $25B</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/io-june-update-lists-24-projects-worth-25b/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 22 June 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>St. Catharines, Welland share in BFF funding</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/st-catharines-welland-share-in-bff-funding/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 22 June 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Hydro One seeks approval to build $430M power line</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/hydro-one-seeks-approval-to-build-430m-power-line/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 19 June 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario commits $2.8M to Lake Superior port upgrades</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-commits-2-8m-to-lake-superior-port-upgrades/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 19 June 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>RESCON report urges apprenticeship system redesign</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/rescon-report-urges-apprenticeship-system-redesign/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 19 June 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CANCEA report estimates billions in benefits from new approaches to public housing</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cancea-report-estimates-billions-in-benefits-from-new-approaches-to-public-housing/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 18 June 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>City of Guelph, contractor fined for sewage leak into Eramosa River</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/city-of-guelph-contractor-fined-for-sewage-leak-into-eramosa-river/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 18 June 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Hamilton advances proposed data centre moratorium in pushback to rapid AI buildout</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/hamilton-advances-proposed-data-centre-moratorium-in-pushback-to-rapid-ai-buildout/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 18 June 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa-area sheet-metal manufacturer fined $50,000 in connection with workplace injury</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ottawa-area-sheet-metal-manufacturer-fined-50-000-in-connection-with-workplace-injury/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 17 June 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Report estimates Canada&#x2019;s annual infrastructure gap at US$34 billion</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/report-estimates-canada-s-annual-infrastructure-gap-at-us-34-billion/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 17 June 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Vaughan approves Toromont Master Plan</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/vaughan-approves-toromont-master-plan/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 17 June 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Environmental groups cheer Ontario&#x27;s addition of battery storage to electricity grid</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/environmental-groups-cheer-ontario-s-addition-of-battery-storage-to-electricity-grid/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 16 June 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>IO, Runnymede Healthcare to issue RFQ for PTSI centre of excellence project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/io-runnymede-healthcare-to-issue-rfq-for-ptsi-centre-of-excellence-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 16 June 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Waterfront Toronto releases RFQ for first residential buildings at Ookwemin Minising island</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/waterfront-toronto-releases-rfq-for-first-residential-buildings-at-ookwemin-minising-island/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 16 June 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Hydro One seeks approval to build east Ottawa transmission line</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/hydro-one-seeks-approval-to-build-east-ottawa-transmission-line/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 15 June 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario Place parking garage contract awarded for $200M</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-place-parking-garage-contract-awarded-for-200m/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 15 June 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Toronto airport expansion plan won&#x27;t be released during consultations: port authority</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/toronto-airport-expansion-plan-won-t-be-released-during-consultations-port-authority/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 15 June 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>April building permit totals fall by 8%</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/april-building-permit-totals-fall-by-8/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 12 June 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Kitchener receives $8M from Building Faster Fund</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/kitchener-receives-8m-from-building-faster-fund/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 12 June 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>United States asked for Gordie Howe Bridge opening to be delayed: Carney</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/united-states-asked-for-gordie-howe-bridge-opening-to-be-delayed-carney/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 12 June 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Bank of Canada holds key rate as Macklem downplays recession talk</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/bank-of-canada-holds-key-rate-as-macklem-downplays-recession-talk/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 11 June 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>New welding training centre opens in Milton</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/new-welding-training-centre-opens-in-milton/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 11 June 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Trump &#x27;not looking to renew&#x27; CUSMA trade pact, says no need for Canadian imports</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/trump-not-looking-to-renew-cusma-trade-pact-says-no-need-for-canadian-imports/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 11 June 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Federal government starts public consultation on future of Toronto&#x27;s island airport</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/federal-government-starts-public-consultation-on-future-of-toronto-s-island-airport/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 10 June 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario to take ownership of Gardiner Expressway, DVP in 2027</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-to-take-ownership-of-gardiner-expressway-dvp-in-2027/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 10 June 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>PQ threatens to withdraw Quebec from high-speed rail project if it forms government</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/pq-threatens-to-withdraw-quebec-from-high-speed-rail-project-if-it-forms-government/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 10 June 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Bruce Unit 3 reactor returned to service &#x2013; early and under budget</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/bruce-unit-3-reactor-returned-to-service-early-and-under-budget/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 09 June 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Fengate, LiUNA announce Toronto Rail Yards project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/fengate-liuna-announce-toronto-rail-yards-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 09 June 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario announces upgrades to Highway 17 in the north</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-announces-upgrades-to-highway-17-in-the-north/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 09 June 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Economy adds 88,000 jobs as unemployment rate falls to 6.6%: StatCan</title>
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                <title>Indigenous participation, engagement key to economic growth in Canada, report says</title>
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                <title>Carney has not formed opinion on Ford&#x27;s island airport expansion vision in Toronto</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 04 June 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>IO, Metrolinx shortlist firms for Yonge North Subway Extension RFP</title>
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                <title>Workplace fatality results in $145,000 fine for two companies</title>
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                <title>Construction starts on first of four Ring of Fire roads</title>
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                <title>Toronto breaks ground on Davenport rental building</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 02 June 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 01 June 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province commits $1.75 million to apprenticeship training across the GTA</title>
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                <title>U of T unveils design for Temerty Building</title>
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                <title>Construction starts at North York General LTC</title>
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                <title>Two mining companies fined $210,000 total after 2024 fatality</title>
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                <title>How Build Canada Homes can build affordable housing fast</title>
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                <title>Agnico to invest $14B in Ontario operations, province says</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction starts on Lower Don Bridge</title>
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                <title>Doug Ford says he won&#x27;t attack other bids in his push for Toronto as defence bank HQ</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/doug-ford-says-he-won-t-attack-other-bids-in-his-push-for-toronto-as-defence-bank-hq/</link>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province commits $14M to water infrastructure in Lanark and Frontenac counties</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-commits-14m-to-water-infrastructure-in-lanark-and-frontenac-counties/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/toronto-company-fined-for-unauthorized-use-of-professional-engineer-s-seal/</link>
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                <title>Toronto Pearson marks the start of LIFT program</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/toronto-pearson-marks-the-start-of-lift-program/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Canada loses 18,000 jobs in April, unemployment rate rises to 6.9%</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/canada-loses-18-000-jobs-in-april-unemployment-rate-rises-to-6-9/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-commits-44m-to-niagara-water-infrastructure/</link>
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                <title>Proposed high&#x2011;speed rail will not make a big dent in Canada&#x2019;s greenhouse gas emissions</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/proposed-high-speed-rail-will-not-make-a-big-dent-in-canada-s-greenhouse-gas-emissions/</link>
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                <title>Arcadis, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation form partnership</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/arcadis-mississaugas-of-the-credit-first-nation-form-partnership/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Canada&#x2019;s hotel construction pipeline signals future growth</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/canada-s-hotel-construction-pipeline-signals-future-growth/</link>
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                <title>Ontario advances Bruce C reactor project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-advances-bruce-c-reactor-project/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/bird-marten-falls-first-nation-form-infrastructure-partnership/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Honda to more definitively halt $15 billion Canadian EV plant: report</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province commits $10M to two hospital projects</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-commits-10m-to-two-hospital-projects/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Electra signs $20M deal with feds for work on sulfate refinery</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/electra-signs-20m-deal-with-feds-for-work-on-sulfate-refinery/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province announces $15M for northern infrastructure works</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-announces-15m-for-northern-infrastructure-works/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Vaughan reduces development charges to zero</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/vaughan-reduces-development-charges-to-zero/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Joly unveils $1.5 billion in tariff relief after Trump ratchets up trade war</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/joly-unveils-1-5-billion-in-tariff-relief-after-trump-ratchets-up-trade-war/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-earmarks-1-6b-for-school-construction-projects/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-won-t-pave-park-for-island-airport-expansion-premier-doug-ford-says/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Aecon reports $17.9M first-quarter loss compared with $37.9M loss last year</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/aecon-reports-17-9m-first-quarter-loss-compared-with-37-9m-loss-last-year/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/new-rescon-report-indicates-that-housing-starts-and-industry-jobs-continue-to-decline/</link>
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                <title>Toronto area could get two high-speed rail stations &#x2014; not just one &#x2014; says Alto CEO</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/toronto-area-could-get-two-high-speed-rail-stations-not-just-one-says-alto-ceo/</link>
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                <title>Aecon-led alliance chosen for civil and utility work on Hamilton LRT line</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/aecon-led-alliance-chosen-for-civil-and-utility-work-on-hamilton-lrt-line/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction costs rise again in Q1 2026</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-costs-rise-again-in-q1-2026/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Foundation installed for first Darlington SMR</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/foundation-installed-for-first-darlington-smr/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/bank-of-canada-holds-key-rate-steady-but-warns-future-movements-unclear/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 30 April 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/bruce-power-and-ontario-building-trades-council-partner-on-strategy-to-build-skilled-workforce-for-new-nuclear-project/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/a-major-housing-development-is-in-the-works-east-of-toronto-but-some-are-crying-foul/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 28 April 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Governments announce combined $14M investment in Mississauga projects</title>
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                <title>Neoen, Garden River First Nation awarded contract for Ontario&#x2019;s largest solar farm</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/neoen-garden-river-first-nation-awarded-contract-for-ontario-s-largest-solar-farm/</link>
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                <title>Toyota Canada announces $300M expansion plans</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/toyota-canada-announces-300m-expansion-plans/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 22 April 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/oshawa-tenders-contract-for-tcc-revitalization/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 21 April 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Report recommends five steps to reducing construction CO emissions</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/report-recommends-five-steps-to-reducing-construction-co-emissions/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 21 April 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Residential contraction brings down February construction investment</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/residential-contraction-brings-down-february-construction-investment/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 21 April 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Carney announces new summit in Toronto aimed at driving $1 trillion in investment</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/carney-announces-new-summit-in-toronto-aimed-at-driving-1-trillion-in-investment/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 20 April 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>City of Toronto and Toronto Tempo announce plans for training facility, community hub</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/city-of-toronto-and-toronto-tempo-announce-plans-for-training-facility-community-hub/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 20 April 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario to invest $11.5M in dam repairs</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-to-invest-11-5m-in-dam-repairs/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 20 April 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>City of Burlington receives third HAF instalment</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/city-of-burlington-receives-third-haf-instalment/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 17 April 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Permanent mine rescue facility to be built in Sudbury</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/permanent-mine-rescue-facility-to-be-built-in-sudbury/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 17 April 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Tunnelling work starts on Ontario Line</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/tunnelling-work-starts-on-ontario-line/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 17 April 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CMB plans to build manufacturing facility in Welland</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cmb-plans-to-build-manufacturing-facility-in-welland/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 16 April 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction starts on Northern College&#x2019;s sports dome</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-starts-on-northern-college-s-sports-dome/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 16 April 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>The missing work of co-ordination in Canada&#x2019;s skills ecosystem</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/the-missing-work-of-co-ordination-in-canada-s-skills-ecosystem/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 16 April 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Clean energy groups call for East-West grid connections, investments in renewables</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/clean-energy-groups-call-for-east-west-grid-connections-investments-in-renewables/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 15 April 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario plans massive jail expansion, internal government documents show</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-plans-massive-jail-expansion-internal-government-documents-show/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 15 April 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa, Build Canada Homes partnership aims to build 3,000 homes in the city</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ottawa-build-canada-homes-partnership-aims-to-build-3-000-homes-in-the-city/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 15 April 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Institutional component drives February building permit decline</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/institutional-component-drives-february-building-permit-decline/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 14 April 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Jobs minister urges youth to pursue skilled trades despite generational stigma</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/jobs-minister-urges-youth-to-pursue-skilled-trades-despite-generational-stigma/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 14 April 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario to boost injured worker benefits, extend coverage beyond age 65</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-to-boost-injured-worker-benefits-extend-coverage-beyond-age-65/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 14 April 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Electra awards $8M in contracts for work at cobalt refinery</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/electra-awards-8m-in-contracts-for-work-at-cobalt-refinery/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 13 April 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Labour ministers take steps toward harmonizing construction safety training</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/labour-ministers-take-steps-toward-harmonizing-construction-safety-training/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 13 April 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Modest March jobs growth stems &#x2018;bleeding&#x2019; in the labour market: economists</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/modest-march-jobs-growth-stems-bleeding-in-the-labour-market-economists/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 13 April 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Environmental groups launch constitutional challenge over Ontario&#x27;s special economic zones</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/environmental-groups-launch-constitutional-challenge-over-ontario-s-special-economic-zones/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 10 April 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Montreal-area port expansion first &#x27;nation-building&#x27; project to begin construction</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/montreal-area-port-expansion-first-nation-building-project-to-begin-construction/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 10 April 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario issues MZOs to spur new housing construction near Oakville GO Station</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-issues-mzos-to-spur-new-housing-construction-near-oakville-go-station/</link>
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                <title>Could this be the end of green building standards in Ontario &#x2014; again?</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/could-this-be-the-end-of-green-building-standards-in-ontario-again/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 09 April 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>LiUNA opens Cambridge training centre</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/liuna-opens-cambridge-training-centre/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 09 April 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>London announces details of 2026 infrastructure plan</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/london-announces-details-of-2026-infrastructure-plan/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 09 April 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Carney breaks down plans to spend $51B on local infrastructure</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/carney-breaks-down-plans-to-spend-51b-on-local-infrastructure/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 08 April 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/carney-defends-high-speed-rail-project-between-toronto-and-quebec-city/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 08 April 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Guelph self storage facility earns zero carbon certification</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/guelph-self-storage-facility-earns-zero-carbon-certification/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 08 April 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Federation says development charge reductions won&#x2019;t benefit Northern Ontario municipalities</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/federation-says-development-charge-reductions-won-t-benefit-northern-ontario-municipalities/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 07 April 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario budget adds $300M for sport and recreation facilities</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-budget-adds-300m-for-sport-and-recreation-facilities/</link>
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                <title>Report: Ontario faced with delivery-capacity crisis</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/report-ontario-faced-with-delivery-capacity-crisis/</link>
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                <title>CAF launches Youth Apprenticeship Council</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/caf-launches-youth-apprenticeship-council/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/norwich-contractor-fined-60-000-after-workplace-fatality/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-to-build-on-strong-mayor-system-by-appointing-strong-regional-chairs/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 06 April 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Governments commit $3B to Toronto&#x2019;s Waterfront East Transit project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/governments-commit-3b-to-toronto-s-waterfront-east-transit-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 02 April 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-approves-mississauga-s-official-plan/</link>
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                <title>Poilievre calls for cancellation of multibillion-dollar high-speed rail project</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 01 April 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds invest $6M in quarry electrification upgrades &#x2014; March 2026</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 31 March 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds, Ontario announce $8.8B to help cities build housing infrastructure &#x2014; March 2026</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-ontario-announce-8-8b-to-help-cities-build-housing-infrastructure/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 31 March 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa proposes $1.7B fund to help provinces lower cost of homebuilding</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ottawa-proposes-1-7b-fund-to-help-provinces-lower-cost-of-homebuilding/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 30 March 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/outlook-for-ontario-housing-starts-weakens-further-away-from-1-5-million-goal/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 30 March 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>RFP issued for part 1 of OPP Modernization Phase 3 project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/rfp-issued-for-part-1-of-opp-modernization-phase-3-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 30 March 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa proposes $1.7B fund to help provinces lower cost of homebuilding &#x2014; March 2026</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 30 March 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/outlook-for-ontario-housing-starts-weakens-further-away-from-1-5-million-goal/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 30 March 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/rfp-issued-for-part-1-of-opp-modernization-phase-3-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 30 March 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario delays path to balance, pumps billions into research and innovation in budget</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-delays-path-to-balance-pumps-billions-into-research-and-innovation-in-budget/</link>
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                <title>Toronto Stadium upgrades unveiled ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 27 March 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario must prepare for &#x27;tougher times&#x27; ahead, finance minister says before budget</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-must-prepare-for-tougher-times-ahead-finance-minister-says-before-budget/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 26 March 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-plans-temporary-boost-to-hst-rebates-on-new-homes-in-bid-to-energize-sector/</link>
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                <title>Zekelman Industries&#x2019; Buy Canadian initiative pays out $30,000</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ocs-annual-poll-reveals-industry-confidence-despite-headwinds/</link>
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                <title>Ontario commits $29 million to water infrastructure in Perth and Wellington counties</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 25 March 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-to-rebuild-county-road-49-in-prince-edward-county/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 25 March 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Hamilton announces $150M spend on road repairs for 2026</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/hamilton-announces-150m-spend-on-road-repairs-for-2026/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 24 March 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Mississauga hospital project named IJGlobalPPP deal of the year</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 24 March 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-to-declare-toronto-island-airport-a-special-economic-zone/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 24 March 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>EnerQuest announces expansion of Harrow manufacturing facility</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/enerquest-announces-expansion-of-harrow-manufacturing-facility/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 23 March 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Mississauga receives $28M from feds to help boost housing supply</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/mississauga-receives-28m-from-feds-to-help-boost-housing-supply/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 23 March 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/queen-s-park-resumes-sitting-after-14-week-break-straight-into-budget-season/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 23 March 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Algoma Steel&#x27;s fourth quarter loss widens to $364.7M from $66.5M last year</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/algoma-steel-s-fourth-quarter-loss-widens-to-364-7m-from-66-5m-last-year/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 20 March 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Residential contraction brings construction investment levels down in January</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/residential-contraction-brings-construction-investment-levels-down-in-january/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 20 March 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Bank of Canada holds key rate steady as Middle East war clouds outlook</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/bank-of-canada-holds-key-rate-steady-as-middle-east-war-clouds-outlook/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 19 March 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ottawa-earmarks-1-4-billion-for-key-munitions-production-in-quebec-ontario/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 19 March 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-acquires-200km-of-track-to-help-restore-northlander-rail-service/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 19 March 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>City of Guelph awards Wyndham Street Reconstruction contract to Steed and Evans Ltd.</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/city-of-guelph-awards-wyndham-street-reconstruction-contract-to-steed-and-evans-ltd/</link>
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                <title>RFQ issued for Brockville jail project</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 18 March 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 17 March 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 09 March 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-starts-on-east-harbour-s-main-building/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 03 March 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 03 March 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Final beam raised at South Niagara Hospital</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 13 February 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 12 February 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Carney says he spoke to Trump after president threatened to block Gordie Howe bridge</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 10 February 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario designates Barrie to Sudbury transmission line as a priority project</title>
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                <title>CBRE sees commercial real estate investment rising to $56B this year</title>
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                <title>Navan electrical contractor fined $50,000 for 2023 incident</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 09 February 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Labour groups call on Carney to adopt a &#x27;true Team Canada approach&#x27; to trade war</title>
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                <title>Ottawa to relaunch EV rebates program in 2 weeks with new auto strategy</title>
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                <title>Peel Region opens Mississauga Road overpass</title>
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                <title>Toronto mining company fined $120,000 for 2023 incident</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/toronto-mining-company-fined-120-000-for-2023-incident/</link>
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                <title>Feds, Durham region commit $53 million to new supportive housing</title>
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                <title>Hotel construction starts up 60% in 2025</title>
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                <title>&#x27;It&#x27;s our livelihood&#x27;: Rural Ontario town worries as Ottawa plans military radar site</title>
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                <title>Pomerleau awarded contract for Stevenson Hospital redevelopment</title>
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                <title>Economy stalled in November and may have contracted in Q4: StatCan</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/economy-stalled-in-november-and-may-have-contracted-in-q4-statcan/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/rescon-rccao-report-takes-aim-at-tiebacks-ban/</link>
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                <title>Construction GDP growth outpaces national average in Q3</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-gdp-growth-outpaces-national-average-in-q3/</link>
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                <title>IO issues RFQ for Windsor hospital project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/io-issues-rfq-for-windsor-hospital-project/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/bank-of-canada-holds-key-rate-steady-as-cusma-talks-loom-over-its-outlook/</link>
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                <title>Ontario declares Greenstone line a priority project</title>
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                <title>Building construction costs rise again in Q4</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 21 January 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 21 January 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Bruce C Project would add $238B to Canadian economy: report</title>
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                <title>Carney says Chinese EV deal an &#x27;opportunity&#x27; for Ontario, auto sector</title>
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                <title>Bonnie Crombie resigns as leader of Ontario Liberal Party, effective immediately</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 15 January 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction on second leg of high-speed rail line slated for 2032: CEO</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 15 January 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa pledges improvements for Rouge National Urban Park and beach in Toronto area</title>
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                <title>Residential, non-residential contractions drive November permit losses</title>
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                <title>Final structural concrete pour completed at South Niagara Hospital</title>
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                <title>How online communities are helping women stay in the skilled trades</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 12 January 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 09 January 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 29 December 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario commits $500,000 for early planning of Geraldton hospital redevelopment</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-commits-500-000-for-early-planning-of-geraldton-hospital-redevelopment/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 29 December 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario economic development minister focusing on defence investments in 2026</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-economic-development-minister-focusing-on-defence-investments-in-2026/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 26 December 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Limberlost Place named ENR&#x2019;s Global Best Project of the Year</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/limberlost-place-named-enr-s-global-best-project-of-the-year/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 24 December 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>November LFS data finds employment gains limited to Western Canada</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/november-lfs-data-finds-employment-gains-limited-to-western-canada/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 24 December 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 24 December 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Governments announce $290M for transit projects in Waterloo Region</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 23 December 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>OMTC receives $3M in funding for green training program</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/omtc-receives-3m-in-funding-for-green-training-program/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 23 December 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>St. Paul Street West bridge reopens one year ahead of schedule</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/st-paul-street-west-bridge-reopens-one-year-ahead-of-schedule/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 23 December 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Cambrian College to launch carpentry diploma program</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cambrian-college-to-launch-carpentry-diploma-program/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 22 December 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ford defends Skills Development Fund in wake of ethics probe of labour minister</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ford-defends-skills-development-fund-in-wake-of-ethics-probe-of-labour-minister/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 22 December 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Three firms prequalified for OPP modernization project</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 22 December 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Fast-tracking without foresight: Canada&#x2019;s risky approach to major projects</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/fast-tracking-without-foresight-canada-s-risky-approach-to-major-projects/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 19 December 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>New mobile research labs focus on making workplaces safer</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/new-mobile-research-labs-focus-on-making-workplaces-safer/</link>
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                <title>Ontario, Ottawa agree to speed up project approvals, including Ring of Fire mining</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-ottawa-agree-to-speed-up-project-approvals-including-ring-of-fire-mining/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 19 December 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds, Ontario to sign deal reducing regulatory burden on Ring of Fire, other projects</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-ontario-to-sign-deal-reducing-regulatory-burden-on-ring-of-fire-other-projects/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 18 December 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Humber micro-credential course achieves Gold Seal accreditation</title>
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                <title>Ottawa launching softwood lumber task force aimed at industry competitiveness</title>
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                <title>&#x27;Buy Canadian&#x27; policy comes into effect, changing rules for federal procurement</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/buy-canadian-policy-comes-into-effect-changing-rules-for-federal-procurement/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 17 December 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Inflation steady at 2.2% in November despite grocery price hike</title>
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                <title>Jacobs chosen as owner&#x2019;s rep for GTAA LIFT program</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/jacobs-chosen-as-owner-s-rep-for-gtaa-lift-program/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 17 December 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Building permit values rise 15% in October</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/building-permit-values-rise-15-in-october/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 16 December 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ford eyes more casinos, theme park, observation wheel to boost Niagara tourism</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ford-eyes-more-casinos-theme-park-observation-wheel-to-boost-niagara-tourism/</link>
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                <title>Toronto company fined $1M for illegal home building, construction regulator says</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/toronto-company-fined-1m-for-illegal-home-building-construction-regulator-says/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 16 December 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Canada&#x27;s largest provinces score worst on housing policies and outcomes, report says</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/canada-s-largest-provinces-score-worst-on-housing-policies-and-outcomes-report-says/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 15 December 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>First segment of high-speed rail project to connect Montreal and Ottawa</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/first-segment-of-high-speed-rail-project-to-connect-montreal-and-ottawa/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 15 December 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Marvell announces $238M Ontario expansion</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/marvell-announces-238m-ontario-expansion/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 15 December 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-begins-planning-for-new-emergency-preparedness-and-response-headquarters/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 12 December 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Stantec-Graham JV selected to deliver $152 million Brampton arena</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/stantec-graham-jv-selected-to-deliver-152-million-brampton-arena/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/stantec-graham-jv-selected-to-deliver-152-million-brampton-arena/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 12 December 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Why northern First Nations still rely on diesel fuel &#x2014; and what could power the coveted Ring of Fire</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/bank-of-canada-leaves-key-interest-rate-unchanged-at-2-25/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 11 December 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario to open interim science centre next summer at Harbourfront Centre</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-to-open-interim-science-centre-next-summer-at-harbourfront-centre/</link>
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                <title>Stantec to lead water, wastewater treatment plant upgrades in Carleton Place</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/stantec-to-lead-water-wastewater-treatment-plant-upgrades-in-carleton-place/</link>
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                <title>RFP issued for Highway 410 extension</title>
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                <title>Bank of Canada expected to hold key rate, move to sidelines after an uncertain 2025</title>
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                <title>Economy adds 54,000 jobs in &#x27;perplexing&#x27; November labour report</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/liuna-and-fengate-break-ground-on-transit-oriented-rental-community-in-brampton/</link>
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                <title>Budget office sees modest boost in housing supply from Build Canada Homes</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-awards-contracts-for-design-and-management-of-the-bradford-bypass/</link>
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                <title>Ontario forges ahead with $26.8B nuclear refurbishment in Pickering</title>
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                <title>CDAO guide offers advice for public entities for planning, procuring and delivering infrastructure projects</title>
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                <title>Doug Ford government to introduce &#x27;Buy Ontario&#x27; legislation</title>
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                <title>Vianode announces plans for $3B St. Thomas production facility</title>
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                <title>Four companies shortlisted for Quinte Detention Centre RFP</title>
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                <title>Ford defends system of skills-development funding, won&#x27;t axe minister under fire</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 11 November 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-completes-widening-of-highway-11-17-near-thunder-bay/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 11 November 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Another month of surprise job gains reinforce Bank of Canada&#x27;s rate hold: economists</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/another-month-of-surprise-job-gains-reinforce-bank-of-canada-s-rate-hold-economists/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 10 November 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Electra restarts construction at cobalt sulfate refinery</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/electra-restarts-construction-at-cobalt-sulfate-refinery/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 10 November 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feasibility study for Doug Ford&#x27;s Highway 401 tunnel idea to cost $9.1 million</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feasibility-study-for-doug-ford-s-highway-401-tunnel-idea-to-cost-9-1-million/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 10 November 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>From 1.5 million to &#x27;as many homes as we can&#x27;: Ontario faces home building realities</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 07 November 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>OAA, OGCA launch new edition of Take-Over Procedures Document</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 07 November 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario eyes challenging labour market amid tariffs, lower population growth</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-eyes-challenging-labour-market-amid-tariffs-lower-population-growth/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 07 November 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CCA reacts positively to federal budget</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cca-reacts-positively-to-federal-budget/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 06 November 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Federal budget promises legislation to accelerate Alto high-speed rail project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/federal-budget-promises-legislation-to-accelerate-alto-high-speed-rail-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 06 November 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario fiscal update may focus on infrastructure, jobs</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-fiscal-update-may-focus-on-infrastructure-jobs/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 06 November 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Building construction costs rise in Q3</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/building-construction-costs-rise-in-q3/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 05 November 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Liberal budget earmarks billions for &#x27;bold and swift action&#x27; to meet U.S. disruption</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/liberal-budget-earmarks-billions-for-bold-and-swift-action-to-meet-u-s-disruption/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 05 November 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario launches feasibility study for east-west pipeline and energy corridor</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-launches-feasibility-study-for-east-west-pipeline-and-energy-corridor/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 05 November 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CCA quarterly economic report shows positive signs for construction in Q2, but risks ahead</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cca-quarterly-economic-report-shows-positive-signs-for-construction-in-q2-but-risks-ahead/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 04 November 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Chatham-Kent awards contract for community hub build</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/chatham-kent-awards-contract-for-community-hub-build/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 04 November 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Finance minister says &#x27;no surprises&#x27; in budget, promises &#x27;generational investments&#x27;</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/finance-minister-says-no-surprises-in-budget-promises-generational-investments/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 04 November 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Canada announces first investments under G7 pact, aims to stockpile critical minerals</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/canada-announces-first-investments-under-g7-pact-aims-to-stockpile-critical-minerals/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 03 November 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Canada&#x2019;s economy shrank 0.3% in August, weak growth expected in Q3: StatCan</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/canada-s-economy-shrank-0-3-in-august-weak-growth-expected-in-q3-statcan/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 03 November 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Hamilton reaches $2B mark for building permits in record time</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/hamilton-reaches-2b-mark-for-building-permits-in-record-time/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 03 November 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>BuildForce: construction employment and labour force figures higher than a year ago</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/buildforce-construction-employment-and-labour-force-figures-higher-than-a-year-ago/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 31 October 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction work begins at St. Thomas EV battery plant</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-work-begins-at-st-thomas-ev-battery-plant/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 31 October 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CSA Group issues new highway bridge design code</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/csa-group-issues-new-highway-bridge-design-code/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 31 October 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Bank of Canada lowers key interest rate but signals cuts may be done</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/bank-of-canada-lowers-key-interest-rate-but-signals-cuts-may-be-done/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 30 October 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario signs deal with Webequie First Nation to speed Ring of Fire road construction</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-signs-deal-with-webequie-first-nation-to-speed-ring-of-fire-road-construction/</link>
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                <title>Report finds uniform road paving standards could create significant benefits</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/report-finds-uniform-road-paving-standards-could-create-significant-benefits/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 30 October 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Bird signs development phase agreement for Peel Memorial Hospital Phase 2 Redevelopment</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/bird-signs-development-phase-agreement-for-peel-memorial-hospital-phase-2-redevelopment/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 29 October 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario proposes to rebate HST for some first-time homebuyers</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-proposes-to-rebate-hst-for-some-first-time-homebuyers/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-proposes-to-rebate-hst-for-some-first-time-homebuyers/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 29 October 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/report-from-canada-s-largest-gcs-targets-ways-of-reducing-industry-emissions-improving-efficiency/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/bank-of-canada-expected-to-cut-key-rate-despite-mixed-inflation-jobs-data/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 28 October 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>IO releases Fall Market Update</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/trump-announces-additional-10-per-cent-tariff-on-canada-over-ontario-ad/</link>
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                <title>LiUNA report identifies child care as a barrier to skilled trades work</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/liuna-report-identifies-child-care-as-a-barrier-to-skilled-trades-work/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 27 October 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-will-pull-ads-that-triggered-trump-in-order-to-restart-trade-talks-ford-says/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-now-noncommittal-on-goal-of-building-1-5-million-homes-in-10-years/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/telesat-to-build-satellite-landing-station-in-timmins/</link>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 21 October 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province commits $64 million for in-class apprentice training</title>
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                <title>Province to buy land from CN Rail to expand GO service to Kitchener</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 16 October 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction starts at Caledonia GO Station</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 15 October 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Housing minister won&#x27;t commit to Liberal election promise to cut development fees</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 15 October 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Seven people injured in fire at Toronto building under construction: police</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 15 October 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ceo-of-new-major-projects-office-grilled-by-mps-in-1st-committee-appearance/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 14 October 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Design contract awarded for Little Current Swing Bridge</title>
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                <title>Surprise September job gains dampen odds for Bank of Canada rate cut</title>
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                <title>City of Toronto announces plans for bridge rehabilitation on the Don Valley Parkway</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 10 October 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 10 October 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Sudbury reveals Event Centre renderings, kicks off project construction</title>
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                <title>Carney pitches Keystone XL restart in exchange for progress on aluminum, steel</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 09 October 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Marine construction company fined $45,000 for Water Resources Act violation</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/marine-construction-company-fined-45-000-for-water-resources-act-violation/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 09 October 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province, Toronto and Habitat for Humanity GTA partner on modular build</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-toronto-and-habitat-for-humanity-gta-partner-on-modular-build/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 09 October 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>As Trump digs in on tariff rhetoric, LeBlanc suggests quick deals in the works</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/as-trump-digs-in-on-tariff-rhetoric-leblanc-suggests-quick-deals-in-the-works/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 08 October 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/fiscal-watchdog-gives-mixed-review-to-ottawa-s-budget-framework-changes/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 08 October 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Peel Region announces start of work on paramedic reporting station</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/peel-region-announces-start-of-work-on-paramedic-reporting-station/</link>
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                <title>Expansion plans announced for Timmins and District Hospital</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/expansion-plans-announced-for-timmins-and-district-hospital/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 07 October 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>NextStar Energy receives occupancy permit for Windsor facility</title>
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                <title>Ottawa shifts budgets to the fall as minister defends new fiscal focus</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ottawa-shifts-budgets-to-the-fall-as-minister-defends-new-fiscal-focus/</link>
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                <title>Contract awarded for roundabout construction in Rideau Lakes</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 06 October 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>LeBlanc hopes for progress on sectoral deals before CUSMA review starts</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/leblanc-hopes-for-progress-on-sectoral-deals-before-cusma-review-starts/</link>
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                <title>Two teams shortlisted for Bowmanville Hospital redevelopment</title>
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                <title>Three prequalified for Science Centre redevelopment</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 30 September 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 25 September 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 25 September 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/canada-drops-two-appeals-of-u-s-anti-dumping-duties-on-softwood-lumber/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 24 September 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province commits $1.5 million to home builder training</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 24 September 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 24 September 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>July sees modest gains in construction investment</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/july-sees-modest-gains-in-construction-investment/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 23 September 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>NWMO selects CIMA&#x2B; to lead design of Ignace Centre of Expertise</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 23 September 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Toronto outlines new policies and next steps for 120 transit station areas</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 23 September 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Key construction employment metrics largely unchanged in August 2025</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/key-construction-employment-metrics-largely-unchanged-in-august-2025/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 22 September 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Northern Transformer Corporation starts construction on Innisfill manufacturing facility</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 22 September 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province commits $11 million to two Guelph recreation projects</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 19 September 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>St. Thomas mass timber manufacturer announces expansion plans</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 19 September 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 19 September 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Bank of Canada cuts key interest rate to 2.5% as U.S. tariff risks shift</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 18 September 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario announces 2025 schedule for Level Up! career fairs</title>
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                <title>Ontario not on track to balance budget, watchdog says; government disputes assertion</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 18 September 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Bank of Canada rate cut expected even as inflation ticks up to 1.9% in August</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/bank-of-canada-rate-cut-expected-even-as-inflation-ticks-up-to-1-9-in-august/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 17 September 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ford believes Carney will designate Highway 401 tunnel as &#x27;national interest&#x27; project</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 17 September 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>RFQ issued for new provincial science facility</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/rfq-issued-for-new-provincial-science-facility/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 17 September 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction completed on North Bay Rail Bypass</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-completed-on-north-bay-rail-bypass/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 16 September 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>HDR, GEI to lead design for Mississauga BRT project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/hdr-gei-to-lead-design-for-mississauga-brt-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 16 September 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>&#x27;Super school&#x27; opening delay in Parry Sound, Ont., sparks protests, provincial review</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/super-school-opening-delay-in-parry-sound-ont-sparks-protests-provincial-review/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 16 September 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Bruce Power&#x2019;s Unit 4 Major Component Replacement hits key milestone</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/bruce-power-s-unit-4-major-component-replacement-hits-key-milestone/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 15 September 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Build Canada Homes aims to build 4,000 housing units on federal land: Carney</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/build-canada-homes-aims-to-build-4-000-housing-units-on-federal-land-carney/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/non-residential-slowdown-leads-to-july-building-permit-contraction/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 15 September 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/canadian-wood-council-and-canadian-institute-of-steel-construction-partner-to-advance-steel-timber-hybrid-construction/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 12 September 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Here are the first major projects on Ottawa&#x27;s fast-track list</title>
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                <title>High-speed rail construction could begin in four years, LeBlanc says</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/high-speed-rail-construction-could-begin-in-four-years-leblanc-says/</link>
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                <title>Carney plans to announce the first series of major projects on Thursday</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/carney-plans-to-announce-the-first-series-of-major-projects-on-thursday/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 11 September 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction work starts on St. Clair Transmission Line</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-work-starts-on-st-clair-transmission-line/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-set-to-begin-building-road-to-the-ring-of-fire/</link>
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                <title>Poilievre calls on Liberals to enact Conservative election pledges on housing</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/poilievre-calls-on-liberals-to-enact-conservative-election-pledges-on-housing/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 10 September 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Substantial completion reached for West Lincoln Memorial Hospital redevelopment project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/substantial-completion-reached-for-west-lincoln-memorial-hospital-redevelopment-project/</link>
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                <title>Toronto traffic, transit congestion likely to worsen with in-office mandates: experts</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/toronto-traffic-transit-congestion-likely-to-worsen-with-in-office-mandates-experts/</link>
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                <title>Construction starts on Scarborough Centre Subway Station</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-starts-on-scarborough-centre-subway-station/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 09 September 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/gvca-among-those-sharing-in-13m-sdf-funding/</link>
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                <title>Joly expects aluminum sector to receive &#x27;hundreds of millions&#x27; in tariff relief</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/joly-expects-aluminum-sector-to-receive-hundreds-of-millions-in-tariff-relief/</link>
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                <title>Eglinton Crosstown light rail project in Toronto delayed again</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/eglinton-crosstown-light-rail-project-in-toronto-delayed-again/</link>
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                <title>Enwave commissions green heat plant</title>
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                <title>Beam signing marks milestone at North Bay Community Centre</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/carney-launches-major-projects-office/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 03 September 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-unemployment-reaches-ytd-low-in-july-2025/</link>
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                <title>Ontario to break interprovincial barriers for regulated professions</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-to-break-interprovincial-barriers-for-regulated-professions/</link>
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                <title>Province increases funding for winter roads</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-increases-funding-for-winter-roads/</link>
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                <title>RFP issued for North York General tower project</title>
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                <title>AFN chief says next week&#x27;s gathering will set stage for major projects talks</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 29 August 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Commentary period open for new Construction Act regulations</title>
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                <title>Construction on Highway 413 to start soon, Ontario Premier Doug Ford says</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-on-highway-413-to-start-soon-ontario-premier-doug-ford-says/</link>
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                <title>Province commits $23M in SDF funding to Mississauga organizations</title>
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                <title>Carney says Canada will soon announce funding for port infrastructure</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/carney-says-canada-will-soon-announce-funding-for-port-infrastructure/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 27 August 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Parliamentary Budget Officer says 3.2 million new homes needed to close housing gap</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 26 August 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>OCC, CCIB report calls for greater Indigenous participation in procurement</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/occ-ccib-report-calls-for-greater-indigenous-participation-in-procurement/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 26 August 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa Community Housing breaks ground on all-electric, affordable homes</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 25 August 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Stantec again chosen to rehabilitate Toronto&#x2019;s bridges</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/stantec-again-chosen-to-rehabilitate-toronto-s-bridges/</link>
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                <title>Two contracts awarded for Volkswagen EV factory in St. Thomas</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 22 August 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 21 August 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Hodgson &#x27;hopeful&#x27; first batch of major projects announcements to start in fall</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-allows-more-density-building-height-near-toronto-transit/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 20 August 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-commits-75m-to-fund-new-post-secondary-seats-for-construction-programs/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-signals-changes-to-fund-that-helps-municipalities-get-housing-built/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 20 August 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Carney, Ford shift focus to what &#x27;we can control&#x27; amid U.S. trade uncertainty</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 19 August 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-increasing-funding-for-housing-enabling-infrastructure/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-to-sell-hamilton-hospital-lands-fund-ltc-builds/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 19 August 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Canada&#x2019;s hotel construction pipeline up slightly in Q2</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/canada-s-hotel-construction-pipeline-up-slightly-in-q2/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/china-files-complaint-with-world-trade-organization-over-canadian-steel-tariffs/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ottawa-province-city-to-buy-canadian-single-source-toronto-subway-contract-ttc/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-work-starts-on-ontario-line-s-second-tunnel-shaft/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 15 August 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 14 August 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 08 August 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 07 August 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 07 August 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Provincial divisions on display as Carney convenes premiers to talk tariffs</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 07 August 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Prime Minister Carney announces new support measures for softwood lumber industry</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/prime-minister-carney-announces-new-support-measures-for-softwood-lumber-industry/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 06 August 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Toronto council approves financial support to build more than 10,800 new homes</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 06 August 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Whitby plans construction of fire training tower</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/canada-could-use-thermal-infrastructure-to-turn-wasted-heat-emissions-into-energy/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 05 August 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Four municipalities share in $3.4 million from Building Faster Fund</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/four-municipalities-share-in-3-4-million-from-building-faster-fund/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 05 August 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province commits $82 million for beach, campground infrastructure along St. Lawrence Corridor</title>
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                <title>Algoma Steel looking to domestic demand as tariffs disrupt operations</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/algoma-steel-looking-to-domestic-demand-as-tariffs-disrupt-operations/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 04 August 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CNSC authorizes Pickering component storage structure construction</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cnsc-authorizes-pickering-component-storage-structure-construction/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 04 August 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CPP Investments to provide $225 million in funding for Ontario data center</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cpp-investments-to-provide-225-million-in-funding-for-ontario-data-center/</link>
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                <title>Migrant worker calls proposed spike in housing cost payroll deduction &#x27;wickedness&#x27;</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 01 August 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 01 August 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Trump lowers expectations of trade deal with Canada, gives 90-day delay to Mexico</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/bank-of-canada-holds-key-rate-at-2-75-as-economy-shows-resilience-to-tariffs/</link>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 31 July 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CFIB report predicts negative economic growth in Q2, Q3</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cfib-report-predicts-negative-economic-growth-in-q2-q3/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 30 July 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-launching-260-million-round-of-funding-for-skills-development/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 30 July 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 30 July 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>C.D. Howe report explores how technology can accelerate housing delivery</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/c-d-howe-report-explores-how-technology-can-accelerate-housing-delivery/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 29 July 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction starts on Belleville Agricultural Society building</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-starts-on-belleville-agricultural-society-building/</link>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 29 July 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Early construction works begins at Uxbridge Hospital</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/early-construction-works-begins-at-uxbridge-hospital/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 28 July 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/trump-says-he-hasn-t-had-a-lot-of-luck-with-canada-ahead-of-latest-tariff-deadline/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/pomerleau-to-use-abitibi-connex-as-logistics-hub-for-weeneebayko-hospital-project/</link>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 24 July 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-announces-plans-to-replace-two-highway-overpasses-in-port-hope/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/report-raises-questions-about-first-nations-ownership-in-major-projects/</link>
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                <title>Building construction investment levels fall 2% in May</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/building-construction-investment-levels-fall-2-in-may/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 23 July 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/kingston-receives-3m-through-building-faster-fund/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-invests-10m-in-planning-for-waterloo-hospital/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/how-canada-is-responding-to-the-u-s-steel-and-aluminum-tariffs/</link>
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                <title>Ontario adding 150 more jail beds in Niagara, Milton, Sudbury</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-adding-150-more-jail-beds-in-niagara-milton-sudbury/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/canada-to-target-steel-originating-from-china-with-new-tariffs/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/first-nations-launch-legal-challenge-against-ontario-federal-bills-5-and-c-5/</link>
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                <title>Breaking down interprovincial barriers can tackle the housing crisis, too</title>
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                <title>EllisDon awarded contract to build Northlander rail station</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ellisdon-awarded-contract-to-build-northlander-rail-station/</link>
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                <title>Niagara hospital drives May permit jump</title>
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                <title>First ECWE tunnel contract reaches substantial completion</title>
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                <title>PCL/ED consortium awarded $13.9B P3 contract for Mississauga hospital</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 11 July 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/court-dismisses-ontario-s-bid-to-appeal-bike-lane-injunction/</link>
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                <title>Ottawa concrete contractor fined $80,000 for 2022 incident</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ottawa-concrete-contractor-fined-80-000-for-2022-incident/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 11 July 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction work starts on MOB-East project at CFB Trenton</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-work-starts-on-mob-east-project-at-cfb-trenton/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 10 July 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Mass timber construction takes centre stage in PECMH build</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/mass-timber-construction-takes-centre-stage-in-pecmh-build/</link>
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                <title>Peel approves motion to defer development charges, get homes built faster</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/peel-approves-motion-to-defer-development-charges-get-homes-built-faster/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 10 July 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/barrie-investing-100m-in-road-construction-and-infrastructure-improvements/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 09 July 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>St. Catharines roofer fined $78,000 for 2023 incident</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/st-catharines-roofer-fined-78-000-for-2023-incident/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 09 July 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Toronto announces new initiatives to speed up home construction</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/toronto-announces-new-initiatives-to-speed-up-home-construction/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 09 July 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CIB, Dream Industrial REIT to fund large-scale commercial building upgrades</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cib-dream-industrial-reit-to-fund-large-scale-commercial-building-upgrades/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 08 July 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario Premier Doug Ford pitches railway to Ring of Fire, Alberta is on board</title>
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                <title>Strike over: WSIB and OCEU reach labour agreement</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/strike-over-wsib-and-oceu-reach-labour-agreement/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 08 July 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Minister planning to table First Nations water bill despite provincial opposition</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 07 July 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Defence spending to add &#x27;staggering&#x27; sum to deficit by 2035, think tank warns</title>
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                <title>Dufferin awarded contract to replace two Hwy 401 overpasses</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 03 July 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Georgian College receives $7.5M from the City of Barrie</title>
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                <title>Province launches wood construction action plan</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ai-applications-are-producing-cleaner-cities-smarter-homes-and-more-efficient-transit/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-starts-on-woodbine-go-station/</link>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 25 June 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction pace must double for housing to return to 2019 affordability levels: CMHC</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-pace-must-double-for-housing-to-return-to-2019-affordability-levels-cmhc/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 24 June 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction sector ramping up tech investments to address labour gap: KPMG survey</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-sector-ramping-up-tech-investments-to-address-labour-gap-kpmg-survey/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 24 June 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>First Nations youth say they&#x27;re &#x27;starting a movement&#x27; against major projects bills</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/first-nations-youth-say-they-re-starting-a-movement-against-major-projects-bills/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 24 June 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CIB, Scotiabank partner on building retrofit loan program</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cib-scotiabank-partner-on-building-retrofit-loan-program/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 23 June 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Doug Ford apologizes over &#x27;hat in hand&#x27; comment about First Nations</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/doug-ford-apologizes-over-hat-in-hand-comment-about-first-nations/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 23 June 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>&#x27;The biggest betrayal&#x27;: A year on, staff grieve Ontario Science Centre&#x27;s snap closure</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 23 June 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Canada announces measures to retaliate against U.S. steel, aluminum tariffs</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/canada-announces-measures-to-retaliate-against-u-s-steel-aluminum-tariffs/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 20 June 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Significant declines in Ontario&#x2019;s residential sector drive April investment levels lower</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/significant-declines-in-ontario-s-residential-sector-drive-april-investment-levels-lower/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 20 June 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Three shortlisted for Alexandra Bridge replacement RFP</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/three-shortlisted-for-alexandra-bridge-replacement-rfp/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 20 June 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Doug Ford says he treats First Nations &#x27;like gold&#x27; but they &#x27;keep coming hat in hand&#x27;</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 19 June 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Liberal MP wants to see major projects bill amended, studied further</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/liberal-mp-wants-to-see-major-projects-bill-amended-studied-further/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 19 June 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario approves SMR construction plan</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-approves-smr-construction-plan/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 19 June 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction work starts on Toronto&#x2019;s East Harbour Transit Hub</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-work-starts-on-toronto-s-east-harbour-transit-hub/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 18 June 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>No impact to Toronto&#x27;s green standard under new Ontario law, city staff says</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/no-impact-to-toronto-s-green-standard-under-new-ontario-law-city-staff-says/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 18 June 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ring of Fire road to bring prosperity to First Nation, problems for caribou: report</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ring-of-fire-road-to-bring-prosperity-to-first-nation-problems-for-caribou-report/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 18 June 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>&#x27;Crazy idea&#x27;: Ontario councillors push back as strong mayor powers reach small towns</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/crazy-idea-ontario-councillors-push-back-as-strong-mayor-powers-reach-small-towns/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 17 June 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>KPMG survey reveals business owners&#x2019; infrastructure priorities</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/kpmg-survey-reveals-business-owners-infrastructure-priorities/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 17 June 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Oxford Properties, Canadian Tire commit to $200M in retrofits at Canada Square</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/oxford-properties-canadian-tire-commit-to-200m-in-retrofits-at-canada-square/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 17 June 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>First Nation leaders burn Ring of Fire documents to protest Ontario&#x2019;s Bill 5</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/first-nation-leaders-burn-ring-of-fire-documents-to-protest-ontario-s-bill-5/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 16 June 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ford government obfuscated Greenbelt records through code words: commissioner</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ford-government-obfuscated-greenbelt-records-through-code-words-commissioner/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 16 June 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>GHD, SLA team up to deliver major infrastructure design for Toronto&#x27;s newest island</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ghd-sla-team-up-to-deliver-major-infrastructure-design-for-toronto-s-newest-island/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 16 June 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>$30B in new investments needed to meet Canada&#x27;s critical mineral demand: report</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/30b-in-new-investments-needed-to-meet-canada-s-critical-mineral-demand-report/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 13 June 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario housing starts at lowest level since 2009, financial watchdog says</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-housing-starts-at-lowest-level-since-2009-financial-watchdog-says/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 13 June 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province opens process for Queen-Spadina TOC development</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-opens-process-for-queen-spadina-toc-development/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 13 June 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction contractions in BC lead to April building permit decline</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-contractions-in-bc-lead-to-april-building-permit-decline/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 12 June 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Liberals table bill to speed up approvals for major &#x27;national interest&#x27; projects</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/liberals-table-bill-to-speed-up-approvals-for-major-national-interest-projects/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 12 June 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Skyway Bridging Partners selected for Garden City Skyway project design</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/skyway-bridging-partners-selected-for-garden-city-skyway-project-design/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 12 June 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Federal government slow to reduce, modernize its office space</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/federal-government-slow-to-reduce-modernize-its-office-space/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 11 June 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>NWMO starts process for selecting second DGR site</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/nwmo-starts-process-for-selecting-second-dgr-site/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 11 June 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>RFP closed for Eglinton Crosstown West Extension Stations, Rail and Systems</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/rfp-closed-for-eglinton-crosstown-west-extension-stations-rail-and-systems/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 11 June 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>IO Market Update highlights $200B in projects</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/io-market-update-highlights-200b-in-projects/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 10 June 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Stantec chosen for design of Mississauga&#x2019;s BRT corridor</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 10 June 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Two First Nations working on roads to Ring of Fire do not support new mining law</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 10 June 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Canada&#x27;s jobs market &#x27;treading water&#x27; as unemployment rate rises to 7% in May</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/canada-s-jobs-market-treading-water-as-unemployment-rate-rises-to-7-in-may/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 09 June 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario to make Ring of Fire a special economic zone &#x27;as quickly as possible&#x27;: Ford</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-to-make-ring-of-fire-a-special-economic-zone-as-quickly-as-possible-ford/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 09 June 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>OSMH receives provincial grant for new hospital build</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/osmh-receives-provincial-grant-for-new-hospital-build/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 09 June 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 06 June 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>First Nations infrastructure critical but not nation-building: minister</title>
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                <title>Oneida Energy Storage Project begins commercial operations</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 05 June 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>IO issues RFQ for OPP modernization project</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 03 June 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 02 June 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 02 June 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Innovative sewage energy project underway at Ottawa&#x2019;s LeBreton Flats</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>After Ontario backtracks on landfill study, Liberals seek probe into donor links</title>
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                <title>Ontario tables bill to speed up home building as 1.5M target not on track</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario building new Soldiers&#x27; Memorial Hospital in Orillia</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province Investing $3.1 billion to support Indigenous partnership in critical mineral development</title>
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                <title>Ontario investing $38 million to revamp Wasaga Beach</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-investing-38-million-to-revamp-wasaga-beach/</link>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Uncertain market conditions in Ontario return April 2025 unemployment rates to pre-pandemic levels</title>
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                <title>Municipal climate plans under threat by new Ontario housing bill, critics say</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>&quot;Proper Invoice&quot; for Prompt Payment</title>
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                <title>Inflation slows sharply to 1.7% in April as consumer carbon price ends</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/building-ontario-fund-capitalization-increased-and-responsibilities-expanded/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/eco-friendly-transportation-a-condition-of-planned-ottawa-senators-arena-agreement/</link>
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                <title>Ontario to ask for appeal of court order pausing Toronto bike lane removal</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province commits $3.7 million to business investments in Sault Ste. Marie</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Carney says there&#x27;s &#x27;more work to do&#x27; after meeting with Trump</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/carney-says-there-s-more-work-to-do-after-meeting-with-trump/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CEOs call on Carney to &#x27;take action&#x27; to support domestic energy sector</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Mississauga tops 100,000 building inspections in 2024</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Brampton brick manufacturer fined for 2023 workplace fatality</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/brampton-brick-manufacturer-fined-for-2023-workplace-fatality/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Critics slam Ontario for proposal to create zones where projects are exempt from laws</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario has new path to budget balance, Ford signals amid need for tariff relief</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-has-new-path-to-budget-balance-ford-signals-amid-need-for-tariff-relief/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Doug Ford asks Mark Carney to prioritize &#x27;nation-building&#x27; Highway 401 tunnel</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/doug-ford-asks-mark-carney-to-prioritize-nation-building-highway-401-tunnel/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario to include expanded manufacturing tax credit in upcoming budget</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-to-include-expanded-manufacturing-tax-credit-in-upcoming-budget/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Paying promptly for construction work and services</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Carney&#x27;s spring to-do list includes Trump and trade barriers</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/carney-s-spring-to-do-list-includes-trump-and-trade-barriers/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Environment Canada lays 200 Fisheries Act charges against ArcelorMittal</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Limberlost Place achieves substantial completion</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Northbridge Insurance introduces construction bursary program at George Brown College</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/northbridge-insurance-introduces-construction-bursary-program-at-george-brown-college/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario to table budget on May 15 amid impacts of U.S. tariffs</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-to-table-budget-on-may-15-amid-impacts-of-u-s-tariffs/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province starts procurement for new emergency response headquarters</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-starts-procurement-for-new-emergency-response-headquarters/</link>
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                <title>CFIB report warns of significant economic contraction in Q2</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cfib-report-warns-of-significant-economic-contraction-in-q2/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Doug Ford says he is focused on post-election unity, after MP accuses him of sabotage</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/doug-ford-says-he-is-focused-on-post-election-unity-after-mp-accuses-him-of-sabotage/</link>
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                <title>Energy industry strikes hopeful tone after Liberal federal election win</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CFIB to work with new government and opposition in dealing with tariff battle</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cfib-to-work-with-new-government-and-opposition-in-dealing-with-tariff-battle/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 30 April 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario gets ball rolling on Highway 401 tunnel feasibility study</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-gets-ball-rolling-on-highway-401-tunnel-feasibility-study/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 30 April 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Peel Memorial Hospital RFP closes</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/peel-memorial-hospital-rfp-closes/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 30 April 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Building construction costs up in Q1, and year over year</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/building-construction-costs-up-in-q1-and-year-over-year/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 29 April 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Liberals win 4th mandate as NDP vote collapses and Singh announces he will resign</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/liberals-win-4th-mandate-as-ndp-vote-collapses-and-singh-announces-he-will-resign/</link>
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                <title>Ontario&#x27;s new mining bill is a &#x27;vendetta&#x27; against species at risk: environmentalists</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 29 April 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Federal party leaders work to drive home key messages as election day approaches</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/federal-party-leaders-work-to-drive-home-key-messages-as-election-day-approaches/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 28 April 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Gardiner work months ahead of schedule</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 28 April 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>New provincial legislation aims to speed construction on infrastructure, mining projects</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 28 April 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>2024 incident leads to $65,000 fine for Hawksville equipment manufacturer</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/2024-incident-leads-to-65-000-fine-for-hawksville-equipment-manufacturer/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 25 April 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CCA calls for post-election support for construction</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cca-calls-for-post-election-support-for-construction/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 25 April 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction work starts on CHEO building in Ottawa</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-work-starts-on-cheo-building-in-ottawa/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 25 April 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Building construction investment rises modestly in February</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/building-construction-investment-rises-modestly-in-february/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 24 April 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Waterloo manufacturer fined $65k in connection with 2023 workplace incident</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/waterloo-manufacturer-fined-65k-in-connection-with-2023-workplace-incident/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 24 April 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Work underway to build Windsor&#x2019;s St. Rose Stormwater Pumping Station</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 24 April 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Aecon named among Canada&#x2019;s Greenest Employers</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/aecon-named-among-canada-s-greenest-employers/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 23 April 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 23 April 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa Community Housing development receives $57.7 million in HAF funding</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 23 April 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/march-lfs-data-shows-industry-labour-market-conditions-returning-to-more-typical-levels/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 22 April 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-open-to-compromise-with-toronto-on-bike-lane-removals/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 14 April 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 10 April 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario plans to apply &#x27;strong mayor&#x27; powers in 169 more communities</title>
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                <title>Intelligent City starts production on Toronto&#x2019;s tallest residential mass timber building</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/intelligent-city-starts-production-on-toronto-s-tallest-residential-mass-timber-building/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 09 April 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 08 April 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 07 April 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Nuclear waste agency looking for Canada&#x27;s second deep geological repository</title>
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                <title>BuildForce Canada outlook projects shortfall of 52,000 workers in Ontario by 2034</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/buildforce-canada-outlook-projects-shortfall-of-52-000-workers-in-ontario-by-2034/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 04 April 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-commit-20m-to-thunder-bay-science-north-facility/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/siemens-to-invest-150m-in-oakville-facility/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/rehabilitation-work-to-start-monday-on-gardiner-bridges/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 03 April 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Trump&#x27;s tariffs will fundamentally change global trading system: Carney</title>
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                <title>Vacant Bay stores could spark interest &#x2014; if landlords are willing to get creative</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/vacant-bay-stores-could-spark-interest-if-landlords-are-willing-to-get-creative/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 03 April 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario to spend $35M to help rebuild Shaw Festival&#x27;s Royal George Theatre</title>
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                <title>Tariffs could lead to 160,000 job losses in second quarter: Conference Board</title>
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                <title>Liberals vow to cut GST for first-time homebuyers purchasing homes for $1M or less</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/liberals-vow-to-cut-gst-for-first-time-homebuyers-purchasing-homes-for-1m-or-less/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 25 March 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Taxes, trades are key topics for federal party leaders on first full day of campaign</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 25 March 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Carney, premiers seeking plan for national energy, trade corridor</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/carney-premiers-seeking-plan-for-national-energy-trade-corridor/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 24 March 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/federal-government-sets-conditions-for-brampton-lrt-extension/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 24 March 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Poilievre outlines plan to boost apprenticeships, training for trades workers</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/poilievre-outlines-plan-to-boost-apprenticeships-training-for-trades-workers/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 24 March 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>GCs launch construction safety council</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/gcs-launch-construction-safety-council/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 21 March 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>IKEA Canada breaks ground on Hamilton distribution centre</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ikea-canada-breaks-ground-on-hamilton-distribution-centre/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/poilievre-wants-shovel-ready-zones-with-pre-approved-construction-permits/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 21 March 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Federal government promises $2.55B in low-cost loans to build Toronto rental homes</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/federal-government-promises-2-55b-in-low-cost-loans-to-build-toronto-rental-homes/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 20 March 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds, Sarnia partner on $30M improvements to city&#x2019;s wastewater collection system</title>
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                <title>Poilievre says he wants to greenlight Ring of Fire mining permits within six months</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 20 March 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CMHC reports seasonally adjusted rate of housing starts slowed in February</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 19 March 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Hydro One officially joins northern Ontario partnership</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 19 March 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Protesters demand engineering firm cancel bike lane removal contract with province</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/protesters-demand-engineering-firm-cancel-bike-lane-removal-contract-with-province/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 19 March 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario growth drives construction investment gains in January</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-growth-drives-construction-investment-gains-in-january/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 18 March 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Parsons-Stantec joint venture to act as technical advisor for eastern bridge project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/parsons-stantec-joint-venture-to-act-as-technical-advisor-for-eastern-bridge-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 18 March 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Toronto&#x27;s plan to counter tariffs includes barring U.S. suppliers from some contracts</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/toronto-s-plan-to-counter-tariffs-includes-barring-u-s-suppliers-from-some-contracts/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 18 March 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>AtkinsR&#xE9;alis sells stake in 407 highway, rounding off turn to pure-play engineering</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/atkinsrealis-sells-stake-in-407-highway-rounding-off-turn-to-pure-play-engineering/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 17 March 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>IAMGOLD receives federal support for mine electrification</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/iamgold-receives-federal-support-for-mine-electrification/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 17 March 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>U.S. tariffs push Ottawa to invest more in Canadian steel, aluminum projects</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/u-s-tariffs-push-ottawa-to-invest-more-in-canadian-steel-aluminum-projects/</link>
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                <title>Algoma Steel foresees challenges, opportunity from trade war as it works to cut costs</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/algoma-steel-foresees-challenges-opportunity-from-trade-war-as-it-works-to-cut-costs/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 14 March 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Annual OCS survey finds contractors confident over industry&#x2019;s future</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/annual-ocs-survey-finds-contractors-confident-over-industry-s-future/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 14 March 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Permit values drop by $420 million in January</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/permit-values-drop-by-420-million-in-january/</link>
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                <title>Canada to impose 25% tariffs on $29.8B in U.S. goods starting Thursday</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/canada-to-impose-25-tariffs-on-29-8b-in-u-s-goods-starting-thursday/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 13 March 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Three associations call for standardized road-building specifications and procurement practices across Ontario</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/three-associations-call-for-standardized-road-building-specifications-and-procurement-practices-across-ontario/</link>
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                <title>US factories likely to feel the pain from Trump&#x27;s steel and aluminum tariffs</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/us-factories-likely-to-feel-the-pain-from-trump-s-steel-and-aluminum-tariffs/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-port-colborne-agree-to-haf-funding-arrangement/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 12 March 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-suspending-surcharge-on-electricity-exports-to-u-s-ford-going-to-washington/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/trump-doubles-tariffs-on-canadian-metals-causing-ontario-to-back-down-on-electricity-price-hikes/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/canada-nickel-signs-agreement-with-area-first-nations-on-early-stage-mine-construction/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 11 March 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction starts on Tillsonburg LTC home</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-starts-on-tillsonburg-ltc-home/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 11 March 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Rise of the robots: Some homebuilders turning to automation to bridge labour shortage</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/rise-of-the-robots-some-homebuilders-turning-to-automation-to-bridge-labour-shortage/</link>
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                <title>AtkinsR&#xE9;alis, Bird joint venture awarded contract for East Harbour Transit Hub</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/atkinsrealis-bird-joint-venture-awarded-contract-for-east-harbour-transit-hub/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ircc-announces-changes-to-immigration-pathways-for-construction-workers/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-putting-25-per-cent-surcharge-on-u-s-bound-electricity-monday-ford/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/canada-is-one-step-closer-to-high-speed-rail-but-many-hurdles-remain/</link>
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                <title>Stantec retained for Toronto bridge replacements</title>
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                <title>Bruce Power marks MCR project milestone</title>
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                <title>High-speed rail line would drive billions in economic benefits: report</title>
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                <title>Loblaw to open 80 stores in 2025 as part of $10-billion investment over five years</title>
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                <title>Province adds $325M to housing infrastructure fund</title>
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                <title>Crombie pounces on Ford over lawsuit alleging ex-staffers involved in rezoning scheme</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 07 February 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>NCC selects Motion design for Alexandra Bridge replacement</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 07 February 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Stantec awarded two contracts for South Niagara water program</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/stantec-awarded-two-contracts-for-south-niagara-water-program/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 07 February 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CMHC predicts home sales, prices to rebound in 2025, but tariff threat clouds outlook</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 06 February 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Pre-development work to begin on Ontario Pumped Storage Project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/pre-development-work-to-begin-on-ontario-pumped-storage-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 06 February 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province commits $27M for carpenter training</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-commits-27m-for-carpenter-training/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 06 February 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Canada&#x27;s forestry sector faces uncertainty with 25 per cent U.S. tariffs</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/canada-s-forestry-sector-faces-uncertainty-with-25-per-cent-u-s-tariffs/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 05 February 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>OPG eyes Wesleyville site for new nuclear generation</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 05 February 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-commits-funding-to-runnymede-ptsi-centres/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 05 February 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Housing Minister Erskine-Smith calls on Ontario to do more for social housing</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/housing-minister-erskine-smith-calls-on-ontario-to-do-more-for-social-housing/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 04 February 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario PCs pledge billions in stimulus that would flow after election</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 04 February 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Understanding the impacts of tariffs on Ontario&#x2019;s construction industry</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/understanding-the-impacts-of-tariffs-on-ontario-s-construction-industry/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 04 February 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Doug Ford pledges $22 billion in stimulus package if re-elected as Ontario premier</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/doug-ford-pledges-22-billion-in-stimulus-package-if-re-elected-as-ontario-premier/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 03 February 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>LiUNA endorses Ford for re-election</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 03 February 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario and Aroland First Nation sign agreement connecting roads to the Ring of Fire</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-and-aroland-first-nation-sign-agreement-connecting-roads-to-the-ring-of-fire/</link>
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                <title>IO shortlists three for Science Centre renewal project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/io-shortlists-three-for-science-centre-renewal-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 31 January 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 31 January 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Soaring housing costs limiting population mobility across Canada: CMHC</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 31 January 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction again sees employment gains among females and young workers in December 2024</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-again-sees-employment-gains-among-females-and-young-workers-in-december-2024/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 30 January 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Tariff fight takes centre stage as Ontario election campaign kicks off</title>
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                <title>Widening work complete on highways 400, 404</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/widening-work-complete-on-highways-400-404/</link>
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                <title>Federal, provincial and municipal governments to invest $975M in Toronto&#x27;s waterfront</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/federal-provincial-and-municipal-governments-to-invest-975m-in-toronto-s-waterfront/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 29 January 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario issues two RFPs for Bradford Bypass</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-issues-two-rfps-for-bradford-bypass/</link>
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                <title>Ontario voters officially headed to polls early for provincial election</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 29 January 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ford government pledges $1.4B to boost primary health care, days before election call</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ford-government-pledges-1-4b-to-boost-primary-health-care-days-before-election-call/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 28 January 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Land long reserved for possible Pickering airport will go to Parks Canada: minister</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/land-long-reserved-for-possible-pickering-airport-will-go-to-parks-canada-minister/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 28 January 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>OPG announces plans to refurbish Northern Ontario generating stations</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/opg-announces-plans-to-refurbish-northern-ontario-generating-stations/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 28 January 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Battery materials developer plans to build plant in Windsor</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/battery-materials-developer-plans-to-build-plant-in-windsor/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 27 January 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-to-tunnel-mccallion-lrt-to-brampton/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 27 January 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>&#x27;You better pray we get elected&#x27;: Doug Ford says he will call snap Ontario election</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/you-better-pray-we-get-elected-doug-ford-says-he-will-call-snap-ontario-election/</link>
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                <title>Burlington companies fined $230k for 2022 fatality</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/burlington-companies-fined-230k-for-2022-fatality/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 24 January 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 24 January 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>OPG awards $2.1B contract for early Pickering nuclear refurbishment work</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/opg-awards-2-1b-contract-for-early-pickering-nuclear-refurbishment-work/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 24 January 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Danielle Smith &#x27;understands we need to be united,&#x27; Doug Ford says after meeting</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/danielle-smith-understands-we-need-to-be-united-doug-ford-says-after-meeting/</link>
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                <title>North Bay sees construction permit values drop in &#x2019;24, but remain elevated</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 23 January 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/doug-ford-signals-early-election-may-be-top-of-mind-we-need-a-clear-mandate/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/oca-gcao-call-on-city-of-ottawa-to-reboot-the-procurement-of-15-million-sprung-structure/</link>
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                <title>Hydro One, supervisor fined $262,000 for 2022 workplace incident</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 16 January 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Three prequalified for Stevenson Memorial Hospital redevelopment project</title>
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                <title>Geoff Smith named 2025 recipient of Toronto Region Builder Award</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 15 January 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 15 January 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Delays, Trudeau resignation threaten Toronto-Quebec City high-frequency rail project</title>
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                <title>How heat storage technologies could keep Canada&#x2019;s roads and bridges ice-free all winter long</title>
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                <title>&#x27;A lot of resiliency&#x27;: Canada added 91,000 jobs in December as unemployment rate fell</title>
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                <title>Building permit values drop 6% in November</title>
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                <title>Working for Workers Six Act, 2024: New obligations on Ontario employers</title>
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                <title>ACEC-Ontario celebrates 50 years</title>
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                <title>More than 80,000 people in Ontario were homeless in 2024, new report finds</title>
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                <title>Ford pitches Trump on grand energy plan in effort to avoid tariffs</title>
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                <title>Candu funds new McMaster engineering space</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/candu-funds-new-mcmaster-engineering-space/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 08 January 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario launching rebates for energy efficient home renovations and upgrades</title>
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                <title>RFQ released for new North York General Hospital tower</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/rfq-released-for-new-north-york-general-hospital-tower/</link>
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                <title>EllisDon announces partnership with data analytics firm</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 07 January 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Rate increase paves the way for key water infrastructure work in Hamilton</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 07 January 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Trudeau prorogues Parliament, will step down as prime minister after leadership race</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 07 January 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Canada needs to invest in older rental housing, not just build new real estate properties</title>
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                <title>Construction work underway at two LTCs</title>
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                <title>Feds commit $10M to support 18 applied housing research projects</title>
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                <title>Centennial College A Block expansion earns WELL Silver designation</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 03 January 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CIB, RBC fund retrofits to Matawa community centre</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cib-rbc-fund-retrofits-to-matawa-community-centre/</link>
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                <title>Job vacancies fall again in Q3</title>
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                <title>Hydro One buys 48% interest in East-West Tie Line</title>
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                <title>&#x27;Now&#x27;s the time&#x27;: As Canada ramps up housing, advocates urge more accessible builds</title>
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                <title>Skills Ontario names new chair, vice-chair</title>
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                <title>Statistics Canada reports real GDP grew 0.3 per cent in October</title>
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                <title>$75M earmarked for dam upgrades</title>
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                <title>New Ontario Science Centre at Ontario Place to open in 2029, auditor general says</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/october-building-investment-drop-led-by-sharp-decline-in-multi-unit-residential/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 20 December 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-building-new-base-buying-2-planes-for-ornge-air-ambulance/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 19 December 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Rental supply gains help cool pace of rent growth in 2024: CMHC</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/rental-supply-gains-help-cool-pace-of-rent-growth-in-2024-cmhc/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 19 December 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Stantec tapped for Gardiner phase 4 contract</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/stantec-tapped-for-gardiner-phase-4-contract/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 19 December 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Housing crisis voted Canadian Press News Story of the Year</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 18 December 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario has $12.7B school repair, construction shortfall: budget watchdog</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-has-12-7b-school-repair-construction-shortfall-budget-watchdog/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 18 December 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Tree-clearing contract awarded for Bradford Bypass route</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/tree-clearing-contract-awarded-for-bradford-bypass-route/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 18 December 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Housing starts rise from last month, up eight per cent in November: CMHC</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/housing-starts-rise-from-last-month-up-eight-per-cent-in-november-cmhc/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 17 December 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Liberal Housing Minister Sean Fraser says he won&#x27;t seek re-election</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/liberal-housing-minister-sean-fraser-says-he-won-t-seek-re-election/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 17 December 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Watay Power transmission project completed</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/watay-power-transmission-project-completed/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 17 December 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Housing unaffordability still rising despite billions in government measures: PBO</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/housing-unaffordability-still-rising-despite-billions-in-government-measures-pbo/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 16 December 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province launches welding program for youth detainees</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 16 December 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 16 December 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds commit $10M to housing innovation projects</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-commit-10m-to-housing-innovation-projects/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 13 December 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario drives October building permit declines</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-drives-october-building-permit-declines/</link>
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                <title>Province announces $96M for Collingwood hospital</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-announces-96m-for-collingwood-hospital/</link>
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                <title>BoC delivers jumbo interest rate cut, signals slower pace of cuts moving forward</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/boc-delivers-jumbo-interest-rate-cut-signals-slower-pace-of-cuts-moving-forward/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 12 December 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Hamilton&#x2019;s Juravinski Hospital receives $10M boost from province</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/hamilton-s-juravinski-hospital-receives-10m-boost-from-province/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 12 December 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Toronto AI company Cohere to receive $240M from Ottawa to help get data centre built</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/toronto-ai-company-cohere-to-receive-240m-from-ottawa-to-help-get-data-centre-built/</link>
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                <title>$350M in upgrades planned for St. Lawrence Seaway infrastructure</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/350m-in-upgrades-planned-for-st-lawrence-seaway-infrastructure/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 11 December 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction starts on North Bay recreation centre</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-starts-on-north-bay-recreation-centre/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 11 December 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>EllisDon awarded Northlander platform, shelters contract</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ellisdon-awarded-northlander-platform-shelters-contract/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 11 December 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Congestion costs Ontario $56B annually, report finds</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/congestion-costs-ontario-56b-annually-report-finds/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 10 December 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Hwy 413 design work 90% complete, says province</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/hwy-413-design-work-90-complete-says-province/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 10 December 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Will he or won&#x27;t he? Signs that Ford may call an early Ontario election stack up</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/will-he-or-won-t-he-signs-that-ford-may-call-an-early-ontario-election-stack-up/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 10 December 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Angela Clayton assumes interim IO leadership role</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/angela-clayton-assumes-interim-io-leadership-role/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 09 December 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Jobless rate reaches 6.8% in November, highest since January 2017 outside of pandemic</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/jobless-rate-reaches-6-8-in-november-highest-since-january-2017-outside-of-pandemic/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 09 December 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario government is not unlawfully locking out provincial engineers: labour board</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-government-is-not-unlawfully-locking-out-provincial-engineers-labour-board/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 09 December 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Downtown Ottawa centre receives $8M in federal funding</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/downtown-ottawa-centre-receives-8m-in-federal-funding/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 06 December 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Operating engineers, carpenters unions announce partnership</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/operating-engineers-carpenters-unions-announce-partnership/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 06 December 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 06 December 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 05 December 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Federal government moves ahead with National Infrastructure Assessment</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/federal-government-moves-ahead-with-national-infrastructure-assessment/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-commits-20m-for-downtown-ottawa-redevelopment/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 05 December 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/aecon-utilities-acquires-ainsworth-power-construction/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 04 December 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/auditor-general-slams-ontario-place-redevelopment-process-as-unfair-subjective/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 04 December 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-s-ministerial-zoning-order-process-needs-overhaul-auditor-general-says/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 04 December 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction work starts on Port Stanley LTC home</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-work-starts-on-port-stanley-ltc-home/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 03 December 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 03 December 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Phil Verster quits top job at Ontario&#x27;s Metrolinx, infrastructure boss to take over</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 02 December 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario to set $500K minimum fine for repeat, serious health and safety violations</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-to-set-500k-minimum-fine-for-repeat-serious-health-and-safety-violations/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 28 November 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Closing First Nations infrastructure gap could generate $635B: report</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/closing-first-nations-infrastructure-gap-could-generate-635b-report/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 27 November 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Niagara power plant conversion approved</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/niagara-power-plant-conversion-approved/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 27 November 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario proposes job-protected leave for parents who adopt or use surrogate</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-proposes-job-protected-leave-for-parents-who-adopt-or-use-surrogate/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 27 November 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction work starts on Barrie&#x2019;s Sky Towers</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-work-starts-on-barrie-s-sky-towers/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 26 November 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Hydro One, partners break ground on Waasigan Transmission Line</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/hydro-one-partners-break-ground-on-waasigan-transmission-line/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 26 November 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario passes divisive bill to remove, block certain bike lanes</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-passes-divisive-bill-to-remove-block-certain-bike-lanes/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 26 November 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Excavation work starts for Ontario Line tunnels</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/excavation-work-starts-for-ontario-line-tunnels/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 25 November 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds commit $25M to green shipping projects</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-commit-25m-to-green-shipping-projects/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 25 November 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Toronto taps developers for Coach Terminal site</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/toronto-taps-developers-for-coach-terminal-site/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 25 November 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Detour bridge installed at LaSalle Causeway</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/detour-bridge-installed-at-lasalle-causeway/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 22 November 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>October&#x2019;s modest employment gains driven by increases among young, and female workers</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/october-s-modest-employment-gains-driven-by-increases-among-young-and-female-workers/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 22 November 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>WSIB to give Ontario employers $2B in surplus funds</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/wsib-to-give-ontario-employers-2b-in-surplus-funds/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 22 November 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario drives September building construction investment gains</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 21 November 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province announces renovation expenditures at hospitals in Kawartha Lakes, Orangeville</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-announces-renovation-expenditures-at-hospitals-in-kawartha-lakes-orangeville/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 21 November 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Some Canadian cities building temporary housing facilities to accommodate refugees</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/some-canadian-cities-building-temporary-housing-facilities-to-accommodate-refugees/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 21 November 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Dream breaks ground on Odenak development in Ottawa</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/dream-breaks-ground-on-odenak-development-in-ottawa/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 20 November 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province funds Kemptville water treatment plant upgrade</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-funds-kemptville-water-treatment-plant-upgrade/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 20 November 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>University of Guelph announces plans for residence buildings</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/university-of-guelph-announces-plans-for-residence-buildings/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 20 November 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction work complete on Darlington Unit 1</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-work-complete-on-darlington-unit-1/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 19 November 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Northern Ontario First Nation says yes in referendum on possible nuclear waste site</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/northern-ontario-first-nation-says-yes-in-referendum-on-possible-nuclear-waste-site/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 19 November 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario transport minister not offering estimate of Toronto bike lane removal cost</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-transport-minister-not-offering-estimate-of-toronto-bike-lane-removal-cost/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 19 November 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario completes building highway upgrades at the gateway to the Ring of Fire</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-completes-building-highway-upgrades-at-the-gateway-to-the-ring-of-fire/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 18 November 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>The Ontario Science Centre is the perfect site for a multi-purpose sports complex</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/the-ontario-science-centre-is-the-perfect-site-for-a-multi-purpose-sports-complex/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 18 November 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Toronto staff peg cost of provincially ordered bike lane removals at $48M</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/toronto-staff-peg-cost-of-provincially-ordered-bike-lane-removals-at-48m/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 18 November 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ambitious Centre Block renovation project nearly ready to enter the rebuilding phase</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ambitious-centre-block-renovation-project-nearly-ready-to-enter-the-rebuilding-phase/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 15 November 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>AtkinsR&#xE9;alis touts &#x27;nuclear prowess&#x27; amid record backlog, reports Q3 revenue up</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/atkinsrealis-touts-nuclear-prowess-amid-record-backlog-reports-q3-revenue-up/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 15 November 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario government welcomes start of work on battery-separator facility</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-government-welcomes-start-of-work-on-battery-separator-facility/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 15 November 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Canada Lands Company submits Downsview West application</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/canada-lands-company-submits-downsview-west-application/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 14 November 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Carpenters&#x2019; foreign credentials recognition program receives federal funding</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/carpenters-foreign-credentials-recognition-program-receives-federal-funding/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 14 November 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>RESCON report warns of deepening housing crisis</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/rescon-report-warns-of-deepening-housing-crisis/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 14 November 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Federal government moves to end port work stoppages, orders binding arbitration</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/federal-government-moves-to-end-port-work-stoppages-orders-binding-arbitration/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 13 November 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ford announces plans for second round of Skills Development funding</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 13 November 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario leads strong September building permit gains</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-leads-strong-september-building-permit-gains/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 13 November 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>New Toronto initiative aims to spark construction of 20,000 rental homes</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/new-toronto-initiative-aims-to-spark-construction-of-20-000-rental-homes/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 12 November 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Poll finds respondents pessimistic about the future state of Canada&#x2019;s infrastructure</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/poll-finds-respondents-pessimistic-about-the-future-state-of-canada-s-infrastructure/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 12 November 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Twin port shutdowns risk more damage to Canadian economy: business groups</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/twin-port-shutdowns-risk-more-damage-to-canadian-economy-business-groups/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 12 November 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>&#x27;More of the same&#x27;: Jobless rate holds steady at 6.5% in October amid weak hiring</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/more-of-the-same-jobless-rate-holds-steady-at-6-5-in-october-amid-weak-hiring/</link>
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                <title>Telecommunications installation company fined $200k for 2022 incident</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/telecommunications-installation-company-fined-200k-for-2022-incident/</link>
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                <title>Gardiner Expressway on track for early completion</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 08 November 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 06 November 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Provincial engineers allege Ontario government unlawfully locking them out</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 05 November 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 05 November 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Candice White named new CEO of Skilled Trades Ontario</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/candice-white-named-new-ceo-of-skilled-trades-ontario/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 04 November 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>IO, Osler shortlist four for Peel Memorial Hospital Phase 2 redevelopment</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/io-osler-shortlist-four-for-peel-memorial-hospital-phase-2-redevelopment/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 04 November 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario plans to remove Toronto bike lanes on Bloor, Yonge and University</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-plans-to-remove-toronto-bike-lanes-on-bloor-yonge-and-university/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 04 November 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Economy stalled in August, Q3 growth looks to fall short of Bank of Canada estimates</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/economy-stalled-in-august-q3-growth-looks-to-fall-short-of-bank-of-canada-estimates/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 01 November 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Two more Ontario First Nations energized by Wataynikaneyap Power</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 01 November 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>UWaterloo breaks ground on M4 building</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 01 November 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>EV parts manufacturer Hanon Systems plans new Woodbridge factory</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 31 October 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario lowers projections for how many new homes will be built</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 31 October 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario sets table to balance the books ahead of possible early election</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 31 October 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Brampton breaks ground on new transit facility</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 30 October 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Mayor didn&#x27;t expect tight result in Ontario community vote to host nuclear waste site</title>
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                <title>Sudbury receives $35M for water infrastructure upgrades</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 30 October 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Aecon Group buying United Engineers &amp; Constructors for US$33 million in cash</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 29 October 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario awards contract for west section of Bradford Bypass</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 29 October 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Poilievre promises to abolish federal sales tax on new homes under $1 million</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 29 October 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction industry continues to enjoy success attracting youth</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-industry-continues-to-enjoy-success-attracting-youth/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 28 October 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Housing design catalogue to launch in December</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/housing-design-catalogue-to-launch-in-december/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 28 October 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Welland receives $20M for water and wastewater infrastructure</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 28 October 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Peel Region selects AECOM for housing enabling infrastructure program</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/peel-region-selects-aecom-for-housing-enabling-infrastructure-program/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 25 October 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Provincial dollars help fund Canada&#x2019;s first Indigenous hospice</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/provincial-dollars-help-fund-canada-s-first-indigenous-hospice/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 25 October 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Trudeau announces massive drop in immigration targets as Liberals make major pivot</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 25 October 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>As federal workers fight office mandate, study finds remote work has climate benefits</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 24 October 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction work starts on district energy system at Lakeview Village</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 24 October 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Fourth straight interest rate cut may not bring buyers back to the market just yet</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 24 October 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Northcrest launches global design competition for former airport runway</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/northcrest-launches-global-design-competition-for-former-airport-runway/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 23 October 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario aiming to become energy superpower, Energy Minister Stephen Lecce says</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-aiming-to-become-energy-superpower-energy-minister-stephen-lecce-says/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 23 October 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario government engineers to withdraw services from Highway 413, Bradford Bypass</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-government-engineers-to-withdraw-services-from-highway-413-bradford-bypass/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 23 October 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Grandview Kids project reaches substantial completion</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/grandview-kids-project-reaches-substantial-completion/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 22 October 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario plans to speed up new home connections to electricity grid</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-plans-to-speed-up-new-home-connections-to-electricity-grid/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 22 October 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario tables bill that would give province power to veto, eliminate some bike lanes</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-tables-bill-that-would-give-province-power-to-veto-eliminate-some-bike-lanes/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 22 October 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction work starts on York Battery Energy Storage System</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-work-starts-on-york-battery-energy-storage-system/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 21 October 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>The Ontario legislature is back. Critics say Ford is keener on electioneering</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/the-ontario-legislature-is-back-critics-say-ford-is-keener-on-electioneering/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 21 October 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Woodbridge contractor fined $68,000 for 2023 workplace injury</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/woodbridge-contractor-fined-68-000-for-2023-workplace-injury/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 21 October 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction set to start on Waasigan Transmission Line</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 18 October 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 17 October 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 11 October 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/toronto-island-airport-lease-extended-for-up-to-12-years/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 11 October 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 10 October 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ottawa-s-giatec-receives-federal-funding-for-ai-and-sensor-based-innovations/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 10 October 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Provincial dollars support carpentry pre-apprenticeship training for women at Conestoga College</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/provincial-dollars-support-carpentry-pre-apprenticeship-training-for-women-at-conestoga-college/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 10 October 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Clarington unveils new designs for South Bowmanville Recreation Centre</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/clarington-unveils-new-designs-for-south-bowmanville-recreation-centre/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 09 October 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds commit $14M to critical minerals infrastructure projects</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-commit-14m-to-critical-minerals-infrastructure-projects/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 09 October 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-government-engineers-start-job-action-in-contract-dispute/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 09 October 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Federal Court of Appeal ruling allows massive CN Rail hub to proceed</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/federal-court-of-appeal-ruling-allows-massive-cn-rail-hub-to-proceed/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 08 October 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Guelph gets $2.1M boost from province for infrastructure project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/guelph-gets-2-1m-boost-from-province-for-infrastructure-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 08 October 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-commits-16m-to-repairs-and-upgrades-at-brantford-general-hospital/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 08 October 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Cement maker Lafarge opens low-carbon fuel facility at Alberta plant</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cement-maker-lafarge-opens-low-carbon-fuel-facility-at-alberta-plant/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 07 October 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/doug-ford-s-highway-tunnel-will-not-improve-transport-or-housing/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 07 October 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Pomerleau team awarded contract for WAHA redevelopment project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/pomerleau-team-awarded-contract-for-waha-redevelopment-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 07 October 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Electra hires construction director to oversee refinery project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/electra-hires-construction-director-to-oversee-refinery-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 04 October 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Higher interest rates resulted in 30,000 fewer housing starts last year: CMHC</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 04 October 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario promises 1,600 dedicated parking spots for Therme spa at Ontario Place: lease</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-promises-1-600-dedicated-parking-spots-for-therme-spa-at-ontario-place-lease/</link>
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                <title>Small businesses to receive five years&#x27; worth of carbon rebates in December</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/small-businesses-to-receive-five-years-worth-of-carbon-rebates-in-december/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 03 October 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/sustainable-buildings-canada-to-lead-national-and-provincial-sustainability-programs/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 03 October 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Work underway across all Ontario Line contracts</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/work-underway-across-all-ontario-line-contracts/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 03 October 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/canadian-cities-need-a-new-funding-model-and-the-national-capital-is-a-prime-example/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/canadian-wood-council-woodsure-collaborate-to-promote-wood-construction/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 02 October 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Hamilton signs deal for $400M airport expansion</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/hamilton-signs-deal-for-400m-airport-expansion/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 02 October 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario&#x27;s first new nuclear reactor in a generation heads to public hearing</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-s-first-new-nuclear-reactor-in-a-generation-heads-to-public-hearing/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 01 October 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province green lights Tilbury battery storage facility</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-green-lights-tilbury-battery-storage-facility/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 01 October 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Three teams shortlisted for ECWE stations, rail and systems package</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/three-teams-shortlisted-for-ecwe-stations-rail-and-systems-package/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 01 October 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Financial incentives alone are not enough to get more heat pumps in homes</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/financial-incentives-alone-are-not-enough-to-get-more-heat-pumps-in-homes/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 30 September 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Harmony Commons officially receives Passive House nod</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/harmony-commons-officially-receives-passive-house-nod/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 30 September 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/opg-plans-to-invest-1b-on-work-at-8-eastern-on-hydro-stations/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 30 September 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Housing starts up in six largest cities but construction still not closing supply gap</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/housing-starts-up-in-six-largest-cities-but-construction-still-not-closing-supply-gap/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 27 September 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Live Nation announces new Rogers Stadium with capacity of 50,000 in Toronto</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/live-nation-announces-new-rogers-stadium-with-capacity-of-50-000-in-toronto/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 27 September 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-builders-press-governments-for-action-to-make-homebuilding-more-affordable/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 27 September 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ford-wants-to-build-tunnel-under-highway-401-across-gta-no-cost-estimates-provided/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 26 September 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>South Niagara Hospital on-track to be first WELL Certified hospital in Canada</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/south-niagara-hospital-on-track-to-be-first-well-certified-hospital-in-canada/</link>
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                <title>Windsor announces next phase of Prince Road Storm Sewer project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/windsor-announces-next-phase-of-prince-road-storm-sewer-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 26 September 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Boost in home renos is helping drive up housing values in major markets: report</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/boost-in-home-renos-is-helping-drive-up-housing-values-in-major-markets-report/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 25 September 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ottawa-community-housing-starts-work-on-300-plus-unit-downtown-development/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/coburg-receives-25m-for-water-infrastructure/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 24 September 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Earn while you learn: How apprenticeships give students a leg up in the trades</title>
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                <title>As some Ontario plants hit the brakes, are Canada&#x27;s EV ambitions under threat?</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 18 September 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/one-man-dead-in-ontario-place-industrial-accident-police/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 18 September 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Refurbishment work complete on Beck #2 Transformer Station</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/refurbishment-work-complete-on-beck-2-transformer-station/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 18 September 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario announces more Level Up! skilled trades fairs for 2024</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-announces-more-level-up-skilled-trades-fairs-for-2024/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 17 September 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Two more First Nations energized by Wataynikaneyap Power transmission system</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 17 September 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Windsor projects receive $9M in SDF funding</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/windsor-projects-receive-9m-in-sdf-funding/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 17 September 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction activity heats up in July</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-activity-heats-up-in-july/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 16 September 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Greenbelt issue a barrier to support for speeding up infrastructure: government poll</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/greenbelt-issue-a-barrier-to-support-for-speeding-up-infrastructure-government-poll/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 16 September 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>RESCON to host annual housing summit in October</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/rescon-to-host-annual-housing-summit-in-october/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 16 September 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>HCRA lays 124 charges against firm for illegal home building</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/hcra-lays-124-charges-against-firm-for-illegal-home-building/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 13 September 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>More layoffs coming for employees who worked at Ontario Science Centre</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/more-layoffs-coming-for-employees-who-worked-at-ontario-science-centre/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 13 September 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Toronto infrastructure contractor groups call on city to change construction processes</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 13 September 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>High borrowing costs, record condo completions lead to oversupply in Greater Toronto</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/high-borrowing-costs-record-condo-completions-lead-to-oversupply-in-greater-toronto/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 12 September 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>LiUNA to build new Vaughan training centre &#x2013; with support from province</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/liuna-to-build-new-vaughan-training-centre-with-support-from-province/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 12 September 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Toromont acquires Guelph equipment rentals company</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/toromont-acquires-guelph-equipment-rentals-company/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 12 September 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Labour shortage in construction among obstacles facing Ottawa&#x27;s housing plan: report</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/labour-shortage-in-construction-among-obstacles-facing-ottawa-s-housing-plan-report/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 11 September 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>New CCA report calls for support to build resilient, sustainable infrastructure</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/new-cca-report-calls-for-support-to-build-resilient-sustainable-infrastructure/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 11 September 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Trent University facility earns ILFI Zero Carbon Certification designation</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/trent-university-facility-earns-ilfi-zero-carbon-certification-designation/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 11 September 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Canada Nickel could collect EDC loan of $670 million for Crawford project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/canada-nickel-could-collect-edc-loan-of-670-million-for-crawford-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 10 September 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Enwave commissions fourth intake expansion of DLWC system</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/enwave-commissions-fourth-intake-expansion-of-dlwc-system/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 10 September 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario provides $18M in funding for housing infrastructure to Prince Edward County</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-provides-18m-in-funding-for-housing-infrastructure-to-prince-edward-county/</link>
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                <title>Canada&#x2019;s unemployment rate rises to 6.6% in August amid challenging summer job market</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/canada-s-unemployment-rate-rises-to-6-6-in-august-amid-challenging-summer-job-market/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 09 September 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>China launches WTO complaint against Canada over EV, aluminum and steel tariffs</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/china-launches-wto-complaint-against-canada-over-ev-aluminum-and-steel-tariffs/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 09 September 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Two Windsor companies fined in connection with 2021 school wall collapse</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/two-windsor-companies-fined-in-connection-with-2021-school-wall-collapse/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 09 September 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Cambridge awards contract for rec complex build</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cambridge-awards-contract-for-rec-complex-build/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 06 September 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds commit $25M to Sudbury Cultural Hub</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-commit-25m-to-sudbury-cultural-hub/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 06 September 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>London affordable housing gets $132M boost</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 06 September 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Bank of Canada ready to cut faster &#x2014; or slower &#x2014; if it needs to, Macklem says</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/bank-of-canada-ready-to-cut-faster-or-slower-if-it-needs-to-macklem-says/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 05 September 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction work starts on three Ontario Line stations</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-work-starts-on-three-ontario-line-stations/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 05 September 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province provides $30M to Brampton to support housing construction</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 05 September 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ford rules out Ontario election in 2024, but could call an early election in 2025</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ford-rules-out-ontario-election-in-2024-but-could-call-an-early-election-in-2025/</link>
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                <title>No start date for Supreme Court renovation amid lengthy relocation delay</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/no-start-date-for-supreme-court-renovation-amid-lengthy-relocation-delay/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 04 September 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>RFQ issued for Stevenson Memorial Hospital Redevelopment Project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/rfq-issued-for-stevenson-memorial-hospital-redevelopment-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 04 September 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction payroll employment dips in June</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-payroll-employment-dips-in-june/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 03 September 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction work complete on Bay of Quinte Skyway Bridge</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-work-complete-on-bay-of-quinte-skyway-bridge/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 30 August 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 30 August 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CFIB data suggests excess WCB funds could amount to $4.9B</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 29 August 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 29 August 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Electra receives $20M from US government in support of Temiskaming refinery project</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 28 August 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds identify 56 government properties for conversion to affordable housing</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 28 August 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 27 August 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-work-starts-on-durham-overpass-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 26 August 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds launch industrial housing strategy</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 26 August 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/labour-board-orders-rail-workers-back-on-the-job-as-teamsters-vow-to-appeal/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 26 August 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/liberals-move-to-force-binding-arbitration-return-to-work-in-railway-labour-dispute/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 23 August 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>St. Thomas company fined $55,000 for 2022 incident</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/st-thomas-company-fined-55-000-for-2022-incident/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 23 August 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/waterloo-looking-for-non-profit-partners-to-develop-downtown-lands/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 23 August 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 22 August 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario parties spend summer preparing for possibility of an early election</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 22 August 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Parties agree to plan to build permanent Berens River bridge</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 22 August 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Nearly 70% of small businesses have been disrupted due to construction: CFIB</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/nearly-70-of-small-businesses-have-been-disrupted-due-to-construction-cfib/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 21 August 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-now-accepting-applications-for-funding-to-support-road-and-bridge-projects/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 21 August 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 21 August 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/building-construction-investment-rises-in-june/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 20 August 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-opens-applications-for-its-community-sport-and-recreation-infrastructure-fund/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 20 August 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 20 August 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cambridge-company-fined-70-000-for-2023-incident/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 19 August 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cmhc-says-annual-pace-of-housing-starts-in-july-up-16-from-june/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-nova-scotia-sign-mou-to-improve-trades-mobility/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 19 August 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cfib-calls-for-municipalities-to-compensate-small-businesses-for-construction-disruptions/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 16 August 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 16 August 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Canadian steel, aluminum producers call for new Chinese tariffs</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/canadian-steel-aluminum-producers-call-for-new-chinese-tariffs/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 15 August 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction starts on Hamilton reactivation care centre</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-starts-on-hamilton-reactivation-care-centre/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 15 August 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/hrai-receives-500-000-for-heat-pump-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 15 August 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/affordable-housing-groups-aiming-to-raise-110-million-through-community-bonds/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 14 August 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>AtkinsR&#xE9;alis revs up nuclear business to seize on energy transition</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/atkinsrealis-revs-up-nuclear-business-to-seize-on-energy-transition/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 14 August 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/bruce-power-signs-contract-for-mcr-steam-generator-replacements-in-units-5-7-and-8/</link>
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                <title>Building permits drop again in June</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/building-permits-drop-again-in-june/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 13 August 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/goodyear-spending-575m-to-expand-ontario-plant-produce-ev-tires/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 13 August 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/rcmp-start-interviewing-witnesses-in-greenbelt-probe-ford-s-office-says/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ottawa-facing-financial-crisis-pleads-for-fairness-from-province-and-feds-mayor/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-commits-another-17-million-for-skilled-trades-training/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/students-recent-immigrants-hit-hard-by-weakening-job-market-statcan-data-suggests/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-underway-on-prince-edward-county-memorial-hospital/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 09 August 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/toronto-lays-bylaw-charges-against-companies-that-blocked-road-after-cyclist-death/</link>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 09 August 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/average-canadian-rent-tops-2-200-in-july-even-as-pace-of-growth-slows-report/</link>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 08 August 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 07 August 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>IO, Lakeridge Health issue RFQ for Bowmanville Hospital project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/how-modular-housing-could-speed-up-construction-of-much-needed-homes/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 06 August 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction starts on Children&#x2019;s Treatment Centre of Chatham-Kent</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 01 August 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction cost increases slow in Q2</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 31 July 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Deck now complete on Gordie Howe bridge</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 30 July 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds announce $97 million for affordable homes in Hamilton, Halton and Niagara</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 30 July 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds announce plans to build two major science labs in Ottawa</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ottawa-contractor-fined-for-electricity-act-violations/</link>
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                <title>Pickering tips Perkins &amp; Will for Seaton rec complex design</title>
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                <title>Umicore suspends construction of $2.76B battery materials plant in Ontario</title>
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                <title>Aecon reports $123.9 million loss in second quarter, revenue down</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 26 July 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province to provide Toronto up to $73M to accelerate Gardiner Expressway construction</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 24 July 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>A look at one year of strong mayor powers in Ontario</title>
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                <title>GVCA one of three Kitchener organizations to receive $7 million in SDF funding</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/gvca-one-of-three-kitchener-organizations-to-receive-7-million-in-sdf-funding/</link>
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                <title>University of Waterloo site selected for new regional hospital</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/university-of-waterloo-site-selected-for-new-regional-hospital/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 23 July 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction starts on Enbridge&#x2019;s Panhandle expansion project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-starts-on-enbridge-s-panhandle-expansion-project/</link>
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                <title>Liberal energy minister promises ban on oil furnaces for new builds as soon as 2028</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/liberal-energy-minister-promises-ban-on-oil-furnaces-for-new-builds-as-soon-as-2028/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 22 July 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Liberal House leader Steven MacKinnon sworn in as labour minister, replacing O&#x27;Regan</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 19 July 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Building construction investment grows in May</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-work-starts-on-project-to-connect-hwy-400-to-the-bradford-bypass/</link>
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                <title>Toronto report eyes province&#x27;s requirements under Ontario Science Centre lease</title>
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                <title>Trudeau outlines details of $30B, 10-year fund for public transit</title>
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                <title>Hamilton steel maker Stelco Holdings sold to Cleveland-Cliffs for $3.4 billion</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ottawa-to-explore-plans-to-build-an-aquatic-centre-at-carleton-university/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-announces-31m-for-wrh-renovations/</link>
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                <title>Waterfront Toronto reaches Port Lands milestone</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/canadian-unemployment-rate-rose-to-6-4-in-june-as-jobs-market-stalls/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 08 July 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Aecon acquires Michigan powerline constructor</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 05 July 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Enabling works begin at Peter Gilgan Mississauga Hospital</title>
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                <title>M. Sullivan &amp; Son chosen for Prince Edward County hospital project</title>
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                <title>More rental housing development needed despite recent rise: RBC economist</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 04 July 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Contractor Aecon settles dispute with Coastal GasLink over pipeline construction</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/contractor-aecon-settles-dispute-with-coastal-gaslink-over-pipeline-construction/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-commits-to-five-hamilton-training-projects/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 03 July 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>PEGO considers strike action</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 03 July 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Latest P3 update from IO reveals $30B worth of activity</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/toronto-approves-plans-to-build-more-rental-homes-and-support-community-housing/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/architecture-firm-behind-ontario-science-centre-says-closure-was-a-political-move/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 28 June 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 28 June 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/tecumseh-receives-federal-funding-for-cedarwood-sanitary-pump-station-upgrades/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 28 June 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Conestoga College among several to share in $18 million in federal research funding</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/conestoga-college-among-several-to-share-in-18-million-in-federal-research-funding/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-seeks-much-smaller-home-for-temporary-ontario-science-centre/</link>
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                <title>Macklem says low productivity growth is Canada&#x2019;s &#x2018;Achilles heel,&#x2019; calls for action</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/macklem-says-low-productivity-growth-is-canada-s-achilles-heel-calls-for-action/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/minister-defends-ontario-science-centre-closure-as-necessary-for-health-and-safety/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-to-pilot-test-digital-twins-for-infrastructure-delivery/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cagbc-announces-new-iteration-of-zero-carbon-building-standard/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 25 June 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-to-spend-10m-on-fire-training-facilities/</link>
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                <title>Tunnelling complete on western segment of Eglinton Crosstown line</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/tunnelling-complete-on-western-segment-of-eglinton-crosstown-line/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/lansdowne-2-0-development-costs-underestimated-ottawa-ag-report/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-considers-housing-data-revisions-after-municipal-concerns-of-undercounting/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/bcca-issues-warning-to-industry-on-the-removal-of-contract-a-in-some-public-procurement-documents/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/4-first-nations-sign-deal-with-ontario-to-build-roads-near-ring-of-fire/</link>
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                <title>Every new home built requires $100,000 in infrastructure spending: report</title>
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                <title>Feds commit $10 million to critical minerals project in Northern Ontario</title>
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                <title>Colliers acquires Englobe</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 12 June 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Election rumours invite reflections on Doug Ford&#x2019;s record in Ontario</title>
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                <title>EllisDon, RBC, Mattamy Homes launch climate buildings alliance</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ellisdon-rbc-mattamy-homes-launch-climate-buildings-alliance/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 11 June 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario announces $4.7M for three skilled trades training programs in Niagara</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 11 June 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario expanding jails by several hundred beds to deal with overflowing institutions</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 11 June 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Canada&#x2019;s unemployment rate rises to 6.2% in May, economy adds 27,000 jobs</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 10 June 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CFIB calls for municipalities to mitigate construction projects&#x2019; effects on small businesses</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 07 June 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 06 June 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Kitchener marks the start of construction of rec facility at RBJ Schlegel Park</title>
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                <title>Construction begins on water treatment plant in Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-begins-on-water-treatment-plant-in-algonquins-of-pikwakanagan-first-nation/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 05 June 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Mississauga plans $116M investment in road, sewer construction in &#x2018;24</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/mississauga-plans-116m-investment-in-road-sewer-construction-in-24/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 05 June 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Work begins on South Niagara Hospital superstructure</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 05 June 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds create $530M fund for cities to adapt to climate change</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-create-530m-fund-for-cities-to-adapt-to-climate-change/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 04 June 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>RFQ issued for new Peel Memorial Hospital Phase 2 Redevelopment project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/rfq-issued-for-new-peel-memorial-hospital-phase-2-redevelopment-project/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/uottawa-starts-construction-on-advanced-medical-research-centre/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-awards-three-contracts-for-northlander-rail-service/</link>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction investment ticks up in March</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-investment-ticks-up-in-march/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Advanced-materials research lab opens in Mississauga</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/advanced-materials-research-lab-opens-in-mississauga/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Cochrane Street bridge project wins Good Roads&#x2019; Municipal Concrete Award</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Skilled Trades Ontario launches Resource Hub</title>
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                <title>Employment in Canada&#x2019;s construction industry was mostly unchanged in April</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>RFQ for new Ontario Science Centre issued</title>
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                <title>Ontario awards contract for Bradford Bypass</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>$1.6B parts plant for Honda electric vehicle batteries coming to Niagara Region</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>North Bay selects Ellis Don to design, build new recreation centre</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Electrical Safety Authority urges vigilance after 50 per cent uptick in powerline fatalities</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/electrical-safety-authority-urges-vigilance-after-50-per-cent-uptick-in-powerline-fatalities/</link>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Federal government investing $9 million for Toronto bridge</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>JLR appoints Trevor Hauk as manager, health and safety</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/jlr-appoints-trevor-hauk-as-manager-health-and-safety/</link>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>EllisDon launches Building Digital sub-brand</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 29 April 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/thorold-to-convert-fire-station-into-historical-museum/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 29 April 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>BuildForce report finds 57,000 new workers needed to green Canada&#x2019;s building stock</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/buildforce-report-finds-57-000-new-workers-needed-to-green-canada-s-building-stock/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 26 April 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/honda-to-get-up-to-5b-in-government-assistance-for-ev-battery-assembly-plants/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 26 April 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/pickering-starts-construction-of-net-zero-community-centre-facility/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 26 April 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/aecon-group-posts-loss-of-6-1-million-in-first-quarter-sales-also-lower/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 25 April 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-release-details-of-public-lands-for-homes-plan/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 25 April 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province announces $155M for LTC home construction this year</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-announces-155m-for-ltc-home-construction-this-year/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 25 April 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/first-nations-on-cusp-of-more-self-sustaining-project-financing/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 24 April 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Humber Cultural Hub achieves Zero Carbon Building certification</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/humber-cultural-hub-achieves-zero-carbon-building-certification/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 24 April 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 24 April 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/honda-to-build-electric-vehicles-and-battery-plant-in-ontario-sources-say/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 23 April 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Sudbury names design team for Cultural Hub at Tom Davies Square</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/sudbury-names-design-team-for-cultural-hub-at-tom-davies-square/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 23 April 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>University of Waterloo breaks ground on Indigenous outdoor gathering space</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/university-of-waterloo-breaks-ground-on-indigenous-outdoor-gathering-space/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 23 April 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Building construction investment levels drop by 1% in February</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/building-construction-investment-levels-drop-by-1-in-february/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 22 April 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>BWXT announces Cambridge plant expansion</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 22 April 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-s-unemployment-rate-tightens-in-march-as-the-industry-approaches-its-busy-season/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 22 April 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario to spend $200M to renovate, build sport and recreation facilities</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-to-spend-200m-to-renovate-build-sport-and-recreation-facilities/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 19 April 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa council approves procurement methodology for Lansdowne renewal project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ottawa-council-approves-procurement-methodology-for-lansdowne-renewal-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 19 April 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Solving shortage of construction workers key to housing growth: experts</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/solving-shortage-of-construction-workers-key-to-housing-growth-experts/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 19 April 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CIMA&#x2B; acquires Thunder Bay&#x2019;s Kozar Engineering</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cima-acquires-thunder-bay-s-kozar-engineering/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 18 April 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario plans to refurbish Niagara Region electricity generating plants for $1 billion</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-plans-to-refurbish-niagara-region-electricity-generating-plants-for-1-billion/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 18 April 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Sudbury council approves development of new downtown event centre</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/sudbury-council-approves-development-of-new-downtown-event-centre/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 18 April 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>In federal budget, Ottawa looks to Canada Post land for building housing supply</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/in-federal-budget-ottawa-looks-to-canada-post-land-for-building-housing-supply/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 17 April 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario hopes to start building Highway 413 within a year: transportation minister</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-hopes-to-start-building-highway-413-within-a-year-transportation-minister/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 17 April 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province commits $12M to Leamington, Windsor manufacturing expansions</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-commits-12m-to-leamington-windsor-manufacturing-expansions/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 17 April 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>IO receives four bids for Prince Edward County hospital redevelopment project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/io-receives-four-bids-for-prince-edward-county-hospital-redevelopment-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 16 April 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Prefabricated housing offers one solution to the supply crisis</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/prefabricated-housing-offers-one-solution-to-the-supply-crisis/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 16 April 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Residential workforce will have to grow by 83% to deliver federal housing targets: BuildForce report</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/residential-workforce-will-have-to-grow-by-83-to-deliver-federal-housing-targets-buildforce-report/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 16 April 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Liberals say their plan to &#x27;solve the housing crisis&#x27; will build 3.9M homes by 2031</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/liberals-say-their-plan-to-solve-the-housing-crisis-will-build-3-9m-homes-by-2031/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 15 April 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province announces $5M investment for south Ottawa interchange</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-announces-5m-investment-for-south-ottawa-interchange/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 15 April 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/toronto-airports-authority-announces-decade-long-investment-in-pearson-airport/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 15 April 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Canada needs to build 1.3M additional homes by 2030 to close housing gap, says PBO</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/canada-needs-to-build-1-3m-additional-homes-by-2030-to-close-housing-gap-says-pbo/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 12 April 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Building permit values rise 9% in February</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/building-permit-values-rise-9-in-february/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 11 April 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/caivan-university-of-waterloo-launch-future-cities-institute/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-bill-aims-to-speed-up-stalled-housing-developments-boost-student-housing/</link>
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                <title>Construction crews break ground on Gilgan Family Queensway Health Centre</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-crews-break-ground-on-gilgan-family-queensway-health-centre/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 10 April 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-looks-at-counting-student-residences-toward-aim-of-building-1-5-million-homes/</link>
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                <title>Toronto again leads RLB crane count</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/brantford-takes-next-step-in-developing-a-new-sports-and-entertainment-centre/</link>
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                <title>Diamond Schmitt selected for TMU School of Medicine design</title>
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                <title>Ballpark Feel: Toronto Blue Jays showcase lower bowl renovations at Rogers Centre</title>
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                <title>Construction crews mark 2,000 days of work on the Gordie Howe bridge</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 04 April 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Federal budget to include more money for apartment construction loans</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 04 April 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>New medical school at York University to open in 2028</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/new-medical-school-at-york-university-to-open-in-2028/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 04 April 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction sector poised for growth through &#x2019;33: BuildForce Canada</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 03 April 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa to launch $6B infrastructure fund to help build homes &#x2014; with strings attached</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ottawa-to-launch-6b-infrastructure-fund-to-help-build-homes-with-strings-attached/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 03 April 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province commits funding for electrician training in Niagara</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 03 April 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Alamos Gold signs deal for Argonaut Gold and its Magino mine</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 02 April 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CIB introduces new tool for housing infrastructure supports</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 02 April 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario spending $310K on new &#x27;communications centre&#x27;; critics say will limit access</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 02 April 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Housing starts stable in 2023, but demand still outpaces growing supply of apartments</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/housing-starts-stable-in-2023-but-demand-still-outpaces-growing-supply-of-apartments/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 01 April 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 01 April 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>RESCON study finds that net-zero isn&#x2019;t always the best choice</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/rescon-study-finds-that-net-zero-isn-t-always-the-best-choice/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 01 April 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>BuildForce model projects Ontario construction demands to remain elevated into 2029</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/buildforce-model-projects-ontario-construction-demands-to-remain-elevated-into-2029/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 28 March 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 28 March 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CNL announces carbon-neutral goal for Chalk River site by 2040</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 28 March 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>National Bank issues green loan for Toronto condo project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/national-bank-issues-green-loan-for-toronto-condo-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 27 March 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario deficit ballooning to $9.8B next year amid slow economic growth</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-deficit-ballooning-to-9-8b-next-year-amid-slow-economic-growth/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 27 March 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario home construction levels up, but still far off pace for 1.5M target</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-home-construction-levels-up-but-still-far-off-pace-for-1-5m-target/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 27 March 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds commit $13M to Guelph library project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-commit-13m-to-guelph-library-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 26 March 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario budget to be &#x27;prudent,&#x27; feature gas tax cut extension, infrastructure funds</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-budget-to-be-prudent-feature-gas-tax-cut-extension-infrastructure-funds/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 26 March 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>RFQ released for Eglinton Crosstown West Extension station design</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/rfq-released-for-eglinton-crosstown-west-extension-station-design/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 26 March 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Hamilton earns $17M for exceeding 2023 housing targets</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/hamilton-earns-17m-for-exceeding-2023-housing-targets/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 25 March 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>London plans $270 million in infrastructure projects for 2024</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/london-plans-270-million-in-infrastructure-projects-for-2024/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 25 March 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province will not introduce legislation that automatically approves fourplexes: Ford</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 25 March 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-putting-up-more-cash-for-roads-pipes-to-help-get-more-housing-built/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 22 March 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Port of Toronto moved 2.3 million tonnes of cargo in in 2023</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/port-of-toronto-moved-2-3-million-tonnes-of-cargo-in-in-2023/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 22 March 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Tentative deal would see Ottawa scrap Highway 413&#x27;s impact assessment designation</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/tentative-deal-would-see-ottawa-scrap-highway-413-s-impact-assessment-designation/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 22 March 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Although construction unemployment rose over the last 12 months, employment gains were reported among women and young workers</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/although-construction-unemployment-rose-over-the-last-12-months-employment-gains-were-reported-among-women-and-young-workers/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 21 March 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Transit executives call for new federal funding</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/transit-executives-call-for-new-federal-funding/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 21 March 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Infrastructure program falls short on tracking results, but on right path: auditor</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/infrastructure-program-falls-short-on-tracking-results-but-on-right-path-auditor/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 20 March 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Next phase of Gardiner construction begins March 25</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/next-phase-of-gardiner-construction-begins-march-25/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 20 March 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Plans for Ontario legislature renovations &#x27;a touch&#x27; delayed, minister says</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/plans-for-ontario-legislature-renovations-a-touch-delayed-minister-says/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 20 March 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/building-construction-investment-drops-in-january/</link>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 19 March 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 15 March 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 14 March 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Quinte West calls for new municipal funding arrangement in &#x2019;24 budget</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/three-municipalities-collect-more-than-12m-in-infrastructure-funding/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 13 March 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>London roofer fined $75k after fall</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/london-roofer-fined-75k-after-fall/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 12 March 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>OCS survey finds contractors less optimistic for &#x2018;24</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ocs-survey-finds-contractors-less-optimistic-for-24/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 12 March 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province announces new Highway 3 interchange to be built</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-announces-new-highway-3-interchange-to-be-built/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 12 March 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Building permit totals add 13% in January</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/building-permit-totals-add-13-in-january/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 11 March 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ford promises to build as many jails as needed to keep criminals behind bars</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ford-promises-to-build-as-many-jails-as-needed-to-keep-criminals-behind-bars/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 11 March 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Hydro One starts community engagements on Northeast Power Line project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/hydro-one-starts-community-engagements-on-northeast-power-line-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 11 March 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CIB, First Nations Bank sign loan agreement</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cib-first-nations-bank-sign-loan-agreement/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 08 March 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario budget set for March 26; minister says no tax increases</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-budget-set-for-march-26-minister-says-no-tax-increases/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 08 March 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Stelco fined $200,000 in connection with 2022 fatality</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/stelco-fined-200-000-in-connection-with-2022-fatality/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 08 March 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>BuildForce report recommends immigration system improvements</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/buildforce-report-recommends-immigration-system-improvements/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 07 March 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa says its housing deals with cities will build 750,000 homes in the next decade</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ottawa-says-its-housing-deals-with-cities-will-build-750-000-homes-in-the-next-decade/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 07 March 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>TTC shortlists three for Bloor-Yonge Capacity Improvements project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ttc-shortlists-three-for-bloor-yonge-capacity-improvements-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 07 March 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Aecon Group&#x27;s profit down in fourth quarter at $9.7 million, but up for full year</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/aecon-group-s-profit-down-in-fourth-quarter-at-9-7-million-but-up-for-full-year/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 06 March 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Federal Court judge scraps Ottawa&#x27;s green light for CN Rail hub in Ontario</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/federal-court-judge-scraps-ottawa-s-green-light-for-cn-rail-hub-in-ontario/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 06 March 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province signs community development agreement with two First Nations</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-signs-community-development-agreement-with-two-first-nations/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 06 March 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Mississauga calls on province to re-think municipal housing funding approaches</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/mississauga-calls-on-province-to-re-think-municipal-housing-funding-approaches/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 05 March 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario provides $4.5 million in Building Faster Funds to three municipalities</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-provides-4-5-million-in-building-faster-funds-to-three-municipalities/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 05 March 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Toronto receives $25 million for new Lawrence Heights community centre</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/toronto-receives-25-million-for-new-lawrence-heights-community-centre/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 05 March 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>AtkinsR&#xE9;alis to sell Linxon joint venture after beating earnings expectations</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/atkinsrealis-to-sell-linxon-joint-venture-after-beating-earnings-expectations/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 04 March 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction reports employment gains in December</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-reports-employment-gains-in-december/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 04 March 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa gives Bruce Power up to $50M to explore new nuclear plant</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ottawa-gives-bruce-power-up-to-50m-to-explore-new-nuclear-plant/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 04 March 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario invests $1.6 billion for new buildings at Toronto mental health hospital</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-invests-1-6-billion-for-new-buildings-at-toronto-mental-health-hospital/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 01 March 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Thunder Bay getting $20.7 million from Ottawa to fast-track housing development</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/thunder-bay-getting-20-7-million-from-ottawa-to-fast-track-housing-development/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 01 March 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Westinghouse report claims $28B benefit from deployment of AP1000 reactors</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/westinghouse-report-claims-28b-benefit-from-deployment-of-ap1000-reactors/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 01 March 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>FCM calls on federal government to invest in infrastructure in Budget &#x2018;24</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/fcm-calls-on-federal-government-to-invest-in-infrastructure-in-budget-24/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 29 February 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario to launch comprehensive Construction Act review</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-to-launch-comprehensive-construction-act-review/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 29 February 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Peel Region allocates $130 million to expand wastewater capacity</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/peel-region-allocates-130-million-to-expand-wastewater-capacity/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 29 February 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Coldstream Concrete fined $75k for 2022 incident</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/coldstream-concrete-fined-75k-for-2022-incident/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 28 February 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Durham region launches green buildings program</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/durham-region-launches-green-buildings-program/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 28 February 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province funds expansion of NICU at St. Michael&#x2019;s Hospital</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-funds-expansion-of-nicu-at-st-michael-s-hospital/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-funds-expansion-of-nicu-at-st-michael-s-hospital/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 28 February 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>EllisDon awarded $1.3B contract for Gilgan Family Queensway Health Centre</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ellisdon-awarded-1-3b-contract-for-gilgan-family-queensway-health-centre/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 27 February 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>First Nations need equity to help drive a cleaner Canadian economy</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/first-nations-need-equity-to-help-drive-a-cleaner-canadian-economy/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 27 February 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Slate submits draft subdivision plan for Steelport site</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/slate-submits-draft-subdivision-plan-for-steelport-site/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 27 February 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Agreement signed for Ontario Line elevated guideway and stations</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/agreement-signed-for-ontario-line-elevated-guideway-and-stations/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 26 February 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/brampton-chatham-kent-receive-building-faster-funds/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 26 February 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-employment-metrics-trend-lower-but-women-continue-to-make-gains/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 26 February 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-seeks-to-overrule-independent-energy-board-on-natural-gas-decision/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 23 February 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/pcl-awarded-1-3b-contract-for-final-phase-of-camh-redevelopment/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 23 February 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/toronto-earns-114-million-for-exceeding-2023-housing-target/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 23 February 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ellisdon-pcl-to-lead-ottawa-hospital-campus-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 22 February 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 22 February 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/millwrights-partner-with-build-a-dream-for-training-placements-for-women/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 22 February 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/loblaw-to-build-more-than-40-new-stores-as-part-of-expansion-plan/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 21 February 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>West Fraser Timber encouraged by outlook despite ongoing challenges: CEO</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 20 February 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario legislature resuming with Bill 124 repeal, politically charged omnibus bill</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-legislature-resuming-with-bill-124-repeal-politically-charged-omnibus-bill/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 19 February 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 16 February 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction groups condemn Guilbeault&#x2019;s comments</title>
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                <title>Toronto developer announces plans for $800M downtown luxury tower</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 16 February 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-launches-next-phase-of-work-to-wide-highway-7-between-kitchener-and-guelph/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 15 February 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Royal Ontario Museum to redesign main floor, which will be free for visitors</title>
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                <title>Belleville seeks money from province to establish detox centre, new community hub</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/belleville-seeks-money-from-province-to-establish-detox-centre-new-community-hub/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 13 February 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 13 February 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario projecting $4.5B deficit this year in third-quarter finances</title>
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                <title>Algoma Steel says five workers sent to hospital after casthouse incident</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 12 February 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CFIB report takes aim at red tape in housing</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/homebuilders-group-pushing-for-30-year-mortgages-to-boost-construction-in-canada/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 09 February 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Mining company to build two processing plants in Timmins</title>
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                <title>Province commits to Brampton, Milton transit plans</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 09 February 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Algoma Steel reports net loss of $84.8 million in third quarter, revenues rise</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 08 February 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 08 February 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Our future depends on infrastructure. It&#x2019;s time to act like it.</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/our-future-depends-on-infrastructure-it-s-time-to-act-like-it/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 08 February 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/building-permit-values-drop-in-december-close-lower-in-2023/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 07 February 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Business funding on climate action needs to &quot;rise exponentially&quot;: RBC report</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/business-funding-on-climate-action-needs-to-rise-exponentially-rbc-report/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 07 February 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-commits-800m-to-new-toronto-hospital-tower/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 07 February 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Collingwood, New Tecumseth agree to bid extension on water treatment plant upgrades</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/collingwood-new-tecumseth-agree-to-bid-extension-on-water-treatment-plant-upgrades/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 06 February 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/federal-government-invests-3-5-million-in-stoney-creek-modular-builder/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 06 February 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 06 February 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>AECOM named prime consultant for Ottawa&#x2019;s new electric-bus garage</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/aecom-named-prime-consultant-for-ottawa-s-new-electric-bus-garage/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 05 February 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-costs-up-in-q4-but-growth-is-slowing/</link>
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                <title>Rodrigue Gilbert named CCA president</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 25 January 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds, FCM contribute $9M to net-zero fire station in Peterborough</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 25 January 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>New BMO program aims to finance net-zero commercial building retrofits</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 25 January 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CCA supports WomanACT initiative to tackle harassment in the trades</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cca-supports-womanact-initiative-to-tackle-harassment-in-the-trades/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 24 January 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction labour conditions ease in December, with unemployment approaching historical averages</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 24 January 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 24 January 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Algoma Steel says structure collapse Saturday disrupted coke production, no injuries</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 23 January 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/kingston-st-catharines-sign-on-to-housing-deals-with-feds/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 23 January 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario to open housing-enabling infrastructure funding to more municipalities</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-to-open-housing-enabling-infrastructure-funding-to-more-municipalities/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 23 January 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Developers break ground on Toronto affordable housing project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/developers-break-ground-on-toronto-affordable-housing-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 22 January 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Fatal fall leads to $110K fine for Kitchener roofer</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/fatal-fall-leads-to-110k-fine-for-kitchener-roofer/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 22 January 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario should commit to clean energy economy by 2050: government-commissioned panel</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 22 January 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Building construction investment rises in November &#x2014; January 2024</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 19 January 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 19 January 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Housing minister warns against resistance to ending exclusionary zoning</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 19 January 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Consortium selected for Ontario Line Pape Tunnel contract</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/consortium-selected-for-ontario-line-pape-tunnel-contract/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 18 January 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-invest-2-5m-in-hamilton-modular-builder/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 18 January 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>SucroCan announces plans to build Canada&#x2019;s largest sugar refinery in Hamilton</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/sucrocan-announces-plans-to-build-canada-s-largest-sugar-refinery-in-hamilton/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 18 January 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds, Burlington agree to $21-million housing deal</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-burlington-agree-to-21-million-housing-deal/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 17 January 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario government outlines next steps for pumped storage project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-government-outlines-next-steps-for-pumped-storage-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 17 January 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Toronto&#x2019;s 41 Division police building to become net-zero</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 17 January 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Andriani announces plans to build production facility in London</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/andriani-announces-plans-to-build-production-facility-in-london/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 16 January 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>British High Commission opens UK&#x2019;s greenest diplomatic building in Ottawa</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/british-high-commission-opens-uk-s-greenest-diplomatic-building-in-ottawa/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 16 January 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Guelph getting $21.4 million for housing in agreement with federal government</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 16 January 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds announce $26 million for grain terminal expansion at Port Windsor</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-announce-26-million-for-grain-terminal-expansion-at-port-windsor/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 15 January 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Government was warned two years ago high immigration could affect housing costs</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/government-was-warned-two-years-ago-high-immigration-could-affect-housing-costs/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 15 January 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province gives go-ahead for construction of a new Lansdowne Children&#x2019;s Centre</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-gives-go-ahead-for-construction-of-a-new-lansdowne-children-s-centre/</link>
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                <title>Bowmanville GO extension reaches major milestone</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/bowmanville-go-extension-reaches-major-milestone/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 12 January 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/first-nations-advocates-criticize-approval-of-nuclear-waste-site-near-ottawa-river/</link>
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                <title>Parks Canada commits $7M to Powerhouse building at Sault canal</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 12 January 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cnsc-approves-construction-of-nuclear-waste-disposal-facility-at-chalk-river/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 11 January 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/toronto-budget-proposal-includes-property-tax-hike-of-10-5/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 11 January 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Building permit values drop 4% in November</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/building-permit-values-drop-4-in-november/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 10 January 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Sudbury kicks off downtown redevelopment with Ledo Hotel demolition</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/bird-atkinsrealis-joint-venture-selected-for-east-harbour-transit-hub/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 09 January 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Two companies fined $400k in connection with 2020 London building collapse</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 09 January 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction workers find &#x27;ancient&#x27; remains from Indigenous burial site in Toronto</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 08 January 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Tunnel troubles shut some stations along Ottawa&#x27;s beleaguered LRT system &#x2014; again</title>
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                <title>Economic headwinds slowing rental housing construction</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/economic-headwinds-slowing-rental-housing-construction/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 03 January 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Key indicators suggest labour market conditions may be easing: StatsCan</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/key-indicators-suggest-labour-market-conditions-may-be-easing-statscan/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 03 January 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Oshawa sees another strong construction year in &#x2018;23</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/oshawa-sees-another-strong-construction-year-in-23/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 03 January 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>EllisDon chosen as construction manager for FirstOntario Centre Renovation Project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ellisdon-chosen-as-construction-manager-for-firstontario-centre-renovation-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 02 January 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Federal Liberals will announce &#x27;renewed&#x27; housing plan in 2024, minister says</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/federal-liberals-will-announce-renewed-housing-plan-in-2024-minister-says/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 02 January 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-developer-fined-ordered-to-pay-restitution-for-illegally-selling-homes/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 02 January 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>IO, MECP launch stage 2 of digital records modernization system</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/io-mecp-launch-stage-2-of-digital-records-modernization-system/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 29 December 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Mississauga concludes 2023 construction program</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/mississauga-concludes-2023-construction-program/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 29 December 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>SOY celebrates 500 registered apprentices</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 29 December 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds, Mississauga agree to $113 million housing deal</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-mississauga-agree-to-113-million-housing-deal/</link>
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                <title>Hamilton council gives go-ahead to Block 16 tower</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/hamilton-council-gives-go-ahead-to-block-16-tower/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 28 December 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Site for Canada&#x27;s underground nuclear waste repository to be selected next year</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/site-for-canada-s-underground-nuclear-waste-repository-to-be-selected-next-year/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 28 December 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>2022 incident leads to $125k fine for Greater Sudbury company</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/2022-incident-leads-to-125k-fine-for-greater-sudbury-company/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 27 December 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Hwy 401 expansion at Cambridge completed</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/hwy-401-expansion-at-cambridge-completed/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 27 December 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Minister to overrule Ontario Energy Board, says decision will raise cost of new homes</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/minister-to-overrule-ontario-energy-board-says-decision-will-raise-cost-of-new-homes/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 27 December 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Federal government to give $471 million to Toronto in housing deal</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/federal-government-to-give-471-million-to-toronto-in-housing-deal/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 22 December 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>NOCA awards bursaries to two women in skilled trades</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/noca-awards-bursaries-to-two-women-in-skilled-trades/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 22 December 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Workers traverse heights to successfully complete high-voltage line replacement at Sir Adam Beck II station</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/workers-traverse-heights-to-successfully-complete-high-voltage-line-replacement-at-sir-adam-beck-ii-station/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 22 December 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction labour pressures ease in November, with notable growth among women</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-labour-pressures-ease-in-november-with-notable-growth-among-women/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 21 December 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>OPG plans Kakabeka Falls station redevelopment</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/opg-plans-kakabeka-falls-station-redevelopment/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 21 December 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Paul Martin building to be converted into luxury hotel</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/paul-martin-building-to-be-converted-into-luxury-hotel/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 21 December 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Cement company fined $190,000 for workers&#x2019; injuries</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cement-company-fined-190-000-for-workers-injuries/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 20 December 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>NextStar battery plant reaches construction milestone</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/nextstar-battery-plant-reaches-construction-milestone/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 20 December 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Northern Ontario business receives federal expansion funding</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/northern-ontario-business-receives-federal-expansion-funding/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 20 December 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Brampton company fined $100,000 for workplace injury</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/brampton-company-fined-100-000-for-workplace-injury/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 19 December 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Building construction investment adds 2.7% in October</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/building-construction-investment-adds-2-7-in-october/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 19 December 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Oxford Properties sells stake in two Greater Toronto industrial parks for $1B</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/oxford-properties-sells-stake-in-two-greater-toronto-industrial-parks-for-1b/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 19 December 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Aecon awarded portion of Eglinton west extension project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/aecon-awarded-portion-of-eglinton-west-extension-project/</link>
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                <title>Developer launches constitutional challenge of law returning Greenbelt lands</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/developer-launches-constitutional-challenge-of-law-returning-greenbelt-lands/</link>
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                <title>George Brown College acquires new land on Toronto&#x2019;s eastern waterfront</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 18 December 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/bild-takes-aim-at-province-s-decision-to-approve-toronto-plan-amendment/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 15 December 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Cambridge company fined $150,000 for 2021 incident</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cambridge-company-fined-150-000-for-2021-incident/</link>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 15 December 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>GHD awarded contract to renew international bridges</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ghd-awarded-contract-to-renew-international-bridges/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 14 December 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario reversing course on Region of Peel dissolution, cites tax hike concerns</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-reversing-course-on-region-of-peel-dissolution-cites-tax-hike-concerns/</link>
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                <title>SickKids debenture offering nets $100M</title>
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                <title>Feds enact prompt payment law</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 13 December 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Belleville roofer banned from construction for fifth fall-protection violation</title>
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                <title>West Park Healthcare Centre achieves substantial completion</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 07 December 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario not respecting environmental consultation obligations, auditor says</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-not-respecting-environmental-consultation-obligations-auditor-says/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 07 December 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Apprenticeship registrations reach eight-year high in &#x2018;22</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/apprenticeship-registrations-reach-eight-year-high-in-22/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 06 December 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario passes motion to bypass committee hearings on new Ontario Place legislation</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-passes-motion-to-bypass-committee-hearings-on-new-ontario-place-legislation/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 06 December 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Payroll up, job vacancies down in construction</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/payroll-up-job-vacancies-down-in-construction/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 06 December 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Bypassing public hearings, debate on Ontario Place bill is undemocratic: opposition</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/bypassing-public-hearings-debate-on-ontario-place-bill-is-undemocratic-opposition/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 05 December 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa Hospital, Hydro Ottawa partner on central utility plant</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ottawa-hospital-hydro-ottawa-partner-on-central-utility-plant/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 05 December 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Sudbury council approves Junction East alternative</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/sudbury-council-approves-junction-east-alternative/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 05 December 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Bonnie Crombie declared new Ontario Liberal leader after three rounds of voting</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/bonnie-crombie-declared-new-ontario-liberal-leader-after-three-rounds-of-voting/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 04 December 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Contract for Toronto Power Station redevelopment awarded to Pearle Hospitality</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/contract-for-toronto-power-station-redevelopment-awarded-to-pearle-hospitality/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 04 December 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>RFP issued for Yonge North Subway Extension Tunnelling Contract</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/rfp-issued-for-yonge-north-subway-extension-tunnelling-contract/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 04 December 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds provide $175M in loans for three rental-construction projects</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-provide-175m-in-loans-for-three-rental-construction-projects/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 01 December 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario to do away with mandatory coroner&#x27;s inquests on construction site deaths</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-to-do-away-with-mandatory-coroner-s-inquests-on-construction-site-deaths/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 01 December 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Stouffville company fined $150K for workplace fatality</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/stouffville-company-fined-150k-for-workplace-fatality/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 01 December 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Kingston opens first of new transit stations</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/kingston-opens-first-of-new-transit-stations/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 30 November 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Labour shortages cost small businesses $38 billion in lost sales last year: CFIB</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 30 November 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario releases &#x27;business case&#x27; for moving science centre to Ontario Place</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-releases-business-case-for-moving-science-centre-to-ontario-place/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 30 November 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Hydro One completes transmission line upgrades in Ottawa</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/hydro-one-completes-transmission-line-upgrades-in-ottawa/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 29 November 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa city council approves plan for Lansdowne 2.0</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ottawa-city-council-approves-plan-for-lansdowne-2-0/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 29 November 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Walker commissioning Ontario&#x2019;s largest RNG facility</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/walker-commissioning-ontario-s-largest-rng-facility/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 29 November 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CIB announces equity-funding initiative for Indigenous communities</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cib-announces-equity-funding-initiative-for-indigenous-communities/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 28 November 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario nixes cities&#x27; ask to allow more of them to get housing infrastructure money</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-nixes-cities-ask-to-allow-more-of-them-to-get-housing-infrastructure-money/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 28 November 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario to take control of two Toronto highways in &#x27;new deal&#x27; for city</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-to-take-control-of-two-toronto-highways-in-new-deal-for-city/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 28 November 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Developer asks for Greenbelt bill amendment; lawyers raise spectre of courts</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/developer-asks-for-greenbelt-bill-amendment-lawyers-raise-spectre-of-courts/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 27 November 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>FCM study finds that the cost to build infrastructure to support new housing could be as high as $600B</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/fcm-study-finds-that-the-cost-to-build-infrastructure-to-support-new-housing-could-be-as-high-as-600b/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 27 November 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Phase 1 of Highway 17 widening project completed</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/phase-1-of-highway-17-widening-project-completed/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 27 November 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>New Ontario bill takes aim at locate charges</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/new-ontario-bill-takes-aim-at-locate-charges/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 24 November 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>NextStar expects up to 900 foreign workers to help build Windsor battery plant</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/nextstar-expects-up-to-900-foreign-workers-to-help-build-windsor-battery-plant/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 24 November 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Report finds Waterloo infrastructure funding gap is $54 million annually</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/report-finds-waterloo-infrastructure-funding-gap-is-54-million-annually/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 24 November 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds commit $1.4 million to Thunder Bay modular building company</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-commit-1-4-million-to-thunder-bay-modular-building-company/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 23 November 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>IO selects Colliers for project-management role</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/io-selects-colliers-for-project-management-role/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 23 November 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Proactive climate adaptation can cut Ontario public infrastructure costs: watchdog</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/proactive-climate-adaptation-can-cut-ontario-public-infrastructure-costs-watchdog/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 23 November 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Demolition of Rogers Centre lower bowl complete as second phase of renovations begins</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/demolition-of-rogers-centre-lower-bowl-complete-as-second-phase-of-renovations-begins/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 22 November 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Federal government opens calls for projects under two CMIF streams</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/federal-government-opens-calls-for-projects-under-two-cmif-streams/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 22 November 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>October&#x2019;s LFS data show further easing in construction labour markets &#x2013; but unemployment still well below pre-pandemic levels</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/october-s-lfs-data-show-further-easing-in-construction-labour-markets-but-unemployment-still-well-below-pre-pandemic-levels/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 22 November 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Concerns emerge over NextStar&#x27;s plans to hire foreign workers for battery plant</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/concerns-emerge-over-nextstar-s-plans-to-hire-foreign-workers-for-battery-plant/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 21 November 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>EV battery subsidy deals to cost $5.8B more than government projections: PBO report</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ev-battery-subsidy-deals-to-cost-5-8b-more-than-government-projections-pbo-report/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 21 November 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Housing rebound lifts September construction investment</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/housing-rebound-lifts-september-construction-investment/</link>
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                <title>Conestoga College to open esports arena</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/conestoga-college-to-open-esports-arena/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 20 November 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Parkland strikes electric vehicle station funding deal with Infrastructure Bank</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/parkland-strikes-electric-vehicle-station-funding-deal-with-infrastructure-bank/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 20 November 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Royal York achieves zero carbon certification</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/royal-york-achieves-zero-carbon-certification/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 20 November 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Mary Van Buren announces CCA departure</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/mary-van-buren-announces-cca-departure/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 17 November 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-tables-legislation-to-reverse-city-and-regional-land-boundary-changes/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 17 November 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 17 November 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CCPPP unveils 2023 P3 award winners</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ccppp-unveils-2023-p3-award-winners/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 16 November 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Closing infrastructure gaps may boost Indigenous GDP by up to 17 per cent: RBC</title>
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                <title>Feds commit $1.2B in loans to build 2,600 rental units in Toronto</title>
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                <title>Feds commit $430M to 1,100 rental units in Ottawa</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 15 November 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Sudbury report suggests overnight road construction costs more, is less productive than daytime work</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/sudbury-report-suggests-overnight-road-construction-costs-more-is-less-productive-than-daytime-work/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 15 November 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Chatham to Lakeshore Transmission Line project a year ahead of schedule</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/chatham-to-lakeshore-transmission-line-project-a-year-ahead-of-schedule/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 14 November 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CHEO reveals renderings for 1Door4Care project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cheo-reveals-renderings-for-1door4care-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 14 November 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Toronto, feds commit funding to new supportive housing</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 14 November 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Algoma Steel fined for 2019 spill</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/algoma-steel-fined-for-2019-spill/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 13 November 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Four Ontario municipalities turn down strong mayor powers</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/four-ontario-municipalities-turn-down-strong-mayor-powers/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 13 November 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>OSMH issues call for future hospital site</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/osmh-issues-call-for-future-hospital-site/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 13 November 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario to ban Canadian work experience requirement in job postings</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-to-ban-canadian-work-experience-requirement-in-job-postings/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 10 November 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province announces $200M water systems fund</title>
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                <title>U of T breaks ground on Scarborough medical academy</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/u-of-t-breaks-ground-on-scarborough-medical-academy/</link>
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                <title>Building permit values step down in September</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/building-permit-values-step-down-in-september/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 09 November 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Hotel pipeline volumes rise in Q3</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/hotel-pipeline-volumes-rise-in-q3/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 09 November 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Investments in public transit, housing headline Ottawa&#x27;s draft budget for 2024</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/investments-in-public-transit-housing-headline-ottawa-s-draft-budget-for-2024/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 09 November 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds to develop six surplus properties into 2,800 new homes</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-to-develop-six-surplus-properties-into-2-800-new-homes/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 08 November 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Frontier Lithium awards feasibility study contract for PAK project in northwest</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/frontier-lithium-awards-feasibility-study-contract-for-pak-project-in-northwest/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 08 November 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>IWH study finds mandatory working at heights training has helped reduce injuries by 19%</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/iwh-study-finds-mandatory-working-at-heights-training-has-helped-reduce-injuries-by-19/</link>
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                <title>CCA volunteers converge on Parliament for annual Hill Day</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cca-volunteers-converge-on-parliament-for-annual-hill-day/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 07 November 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario may have to operate two Toronto LRTs amid city budget crunch: documents</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-may-have-to-operate-two-toronto-lrts-amid-city-budget-crunch-documents/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 07 November 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>RioCan REIT pauses new construction starts amid high interest rates</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/riocan-reit-pauses-new-construction-starts-amid-high-interest-rates/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 07 November 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Auditor general conducting Ontario Place, science centre audits</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/auditor-general-conducting-ontario-place-science-centre-audits/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 06 November 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CCA applauds new federal immigration plan and targets</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cca-applauds-new-federal-immigration-plan-and-targets/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 06 November 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Four invited to respond to Prince Edward County hospital RFP</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/four-invited-to-respond-to-prince-edward-county-hospital-rfp/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 06 November 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds announce CMIF program for mining infrastructure projects</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-announce-cmif-program-for-mining-infrastructure-projects/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 03 November 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario housing starts up, but still far off needed levels for 1.5 million homes</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-housing-starts-up-but-still-far-off-needed-levels-for-1-5-million-homes/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 03 November 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario launching infrastructure bank with $3B in public funding</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-launching-infrastructure-bank-with-3b-in-public-funding/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 03 November 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Building construction costs rise again in Q3, but not as quickly as in previous quarters</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/building-construction-costs-rise-again-in-q3-but-not-as-quickly-as-in-previous-quarters/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 02 November 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CEO of massive rail project says hurdles abound &#x2014; and express trains may be solution</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ceo-of-massive-rail-project-says-hurdles-abound-and-express-trains-may-be-solution/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 02 November 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario scraps its portion of HST on purpose-built rentals</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-scraps-its-portion-of-hst-on-purpose-built-rentals/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 02 November 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ford says he didn&#x27;t direct inclusion of land in urban boundary expansions</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ford-says-he-didn-t-direct-inclusion-of-land-in-urban-boundary-expansions/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 01 November 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Nine projects shortlisted for annual P3 awards</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/nine-projects-shortlisted-for-annual-p3-awards/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 01 November 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>WSIB holds employer premiums steady for &#x2018;24</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/wsib-holds-employer-premiums-steady-for-24/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 01 November 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>18 MZOs given to developers who were guests at Premier Ford&#x27;s family wedding: NDP</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/18-mzos-given-to-developers-who-were-guests-at-premier-ford-s-family-wedding-ndp/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 31 October 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction employment takes a big hit in August</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-employment-takes-a-big-hit-in-august/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 31 October 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>New Old Elm GO Station opens in Stouffville</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 31 October 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Avison Young proposes mixed-use development project in south Ottawa</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 30 October 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>C&#xF4;t&#xE9; gold project reaches 92% construction completion</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 30 October 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/hamilton-sets-all-time-building-permit-record-with-two-months-remaining/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 30 October 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Aecon shares sink 12%, troubles with legacy projects persist</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 27 October 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CIB provides $200M loan to Enbridge subsidiary for deep-energy retrofits</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 27 October 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 27 October 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario mayors say rules for provincial housing fund unfairly penalize them</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 26 October 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>PCL team submits RFP response for CAMH Phase 1D project</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 26 October 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Bruce Power signals intent to build additional nuclear capacity</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 25 October 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province asks court to prevent feds from intervening on Highway 413, Ontario Place</title>
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                <title>Oaktree Capital Management investing $150 million in Aecon Utilities</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 23 October 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario&#x2019;s small modular reactors could create as much as $15B in GDP growth, Conference Board report finds</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-s-small-modular-reactors-could-create-as-much-as-15b-in-gdp-growth-conference-board-report-finds/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 23 October 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Two Ontario municipalities ask province to compensate them for Greenbelt work</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/two-ontario-municipalities-ask-province-to-compensate-them-for-greenbelt-work/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 23 October 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Aecon earns silver designation for performance in Indigenous relations</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/aecon-earns-silver-designation-for-performance-in-indigenous-relations/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 20 October 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province submits development proposals for six new transit-oriented communities</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-submits-development-proposals-for-six-new-transit-oriented-communities/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 20 October 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Toronto again leads crane index</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/toronto-again-leads-crane-index/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 20 October 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>AECOM named technical advisors on Hamilton LRT project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/aecom-named-technical-advisors-on-hamilton-lrt-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 19 October 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>NDP asks for ethics probe on ties between developer, former Ontario minister</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ndp-asks-for-ethics-probe-on-ties-between-developer-former-ontario-minister/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 19 October 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Slate updates status of two Hamilton developments</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/slate-updates-status-of-two-hamilton-developments/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 19 October 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds launch RFP process for HFR project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-launch-rfp-process-for-hfr-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 18 October 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Governments invest more than $50M in Peterborough housing</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/governments-invest-more-than-50m-in-peterborough-housing/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 18 October 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Home builders will need to lean on immigration to meet federal housing targets: report</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/home-builders-will-need-to-lean-on-immigration-to-meet-federal-housing-targets-report/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 18 October 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Canada, Ontario governments put nearly $1B toward EV battery parts plant</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/canada-ontario-governments-put-nearly-1b-toward-ev-battery-parts-plant/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 17 October 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario tables bill to return lands to the Greenbelt</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-tables-bill-to-return-lands-to-the-greenbelt/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 17 October 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>WSIB extends HSEP incentives through 2024</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/wsib-extends-hsep-incentives-through-2024/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 17 October 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>One company prequalified for TOH new campus build in Ottawa</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/one-company-prequalified-for-toh-new-campus-build-in-ottawa/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/one-company-prequalified-for-toh-new-campus-build-in-ottawa/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 16 October 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province invests $7M in trades training projects for Northern Indigenous workers</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-invests-7m-in-trades-training-projects-for-northern-indigenous-workers/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 16 October 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Supreme Court majority rules against federal environmental impact law</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/supreme-court-majority-rules-against-federal-environmental-impact-law/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 16 October 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds fund digital adoption strategies for SW Ontario wood manufacturers</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-fund-digital-adoption-strategies-for-sw-ontario-wood-manufacturers/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 13 October 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds, Hamilton reach $93M housing agreement</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-hamilton-reach-93m-housing-agreement/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 13 October 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>&#x27;We want to be able to decide&#x27;: Inside the battle over the Ring of Fire</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/we-want-to-be-able-to-decide-inside-the-battle-over-the-ring-of-fire/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 13 October 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Institutional permit gains offset residential losses in August</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/institutional-permit-gains-offset-residential-losses-in-august/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 12 October 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>NOCA launches bursary program for women in the trades</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/noca-launches-bursary-program-for-women-in-the-trades/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/noca-launches-bursary-program-for-women-in-the-trades/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 12 October 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>NWMO receives federal approval on radioactive waste strategy</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/nwmo-receives-federal-approval-on-radioactive-waste-strategy/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 12 October 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>MLSE offers first peek at more than $350 million in Scotiabank Arena renovations</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/mlse-offers-first-peek-at-more-than-350-million-in-scotiabank-arena-renovations/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 11 October 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario to launch first Canadian occupational exposure registry</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-to-launch-first-canadian-occupational-exposure-registry/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 11 October 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>RCMP launches investigation into Ontario&#x27;s Greenbelt land swap</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/rcmp-launches-investigation-into-ontario-s-greenbelt-land-swap/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 11 October 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Canadian municipalities looking to become &#x27;spongier&#x27; to build climate resilience</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/canadian-municipalities-looking-to-become-spongier-to-build-climate-resilience/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 10 October 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Newmarket company fined $75,000 in conjunction with 2021 fatality</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/newmarket-company-fined-75-000-in-conjunction-with-2021-fatality/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 10 October 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Peel police starts construction on new operational support facility</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/peel-police-starts-construction-on-new-operational-support-facility/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 10 October 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Strong jobs gain last month hides signs of weakening labour market, economists say</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/strong-jobs-gain-last-month-hides-signs-of-weakening-labour-market-economists-say/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 09 October 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province expands KKETS program to include carpentry training</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-expands-kkets-program-to-include-carpentry-training/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 06 October 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Trudeau announces housing agreement with Vaughan under national housing accelerator</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/trudeau-announces-housing-agreement-with-vaughan-under-national-housing-accelerator/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 06 October 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>&#x27;Unacceptable&#x27;: Group says government ignored process in awarding Afghan monument</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/unacceptable-group-says-government-ignored-process-in-awarding-afghan-monument/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 06 October 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CCA calls on federal government to address key industry issues</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cca-calls-on-federal-government-to-address-key-industry-issues/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 05 October 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>EXP creates Northern Ontario sector</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/exp-creates-northern-ontario-sector/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 05 October 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds fund two Hamilton energy efficiency studies</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-fund-two-hamilton-energy-efficiency-studies/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 05 October 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Another setback for Ottawa LRT has north-south expansion line delayed to spring 2024</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/another-setback-for-ottawa-lrt-has-north-south-expansion-line-delayed-to-spring-2024/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 04 October 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Developers announce plan to convert Toronto hotel into mixed-use housing</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/developers-announce-plan-to-convert-toronto-hotel-into-mixed-use-housing/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 04 October 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Hamilton Public Library Valley Park branch addition earns LEED Gold Certification</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/hamilton-public-library-valley-park-branch-addition-earns-leed-gold-certification/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 04 October 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>EllisDon Developments reveals plans for Arcadia District project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ellisdon-developments-reveals-plans-for-arcadia-district-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 03 October 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>IO closes RFPs for two major Ontario Line packages</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/io-closes-rfps-for-two-major-ontario-line-packages/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 03 October 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Toronto issues $100M green bond for climate-action projects</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/toronto-issues-100m-green-bond-for-climate-action-projects/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 03 October 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>EllisDon awarded CHEO 1Door4Care P3</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ellisdon-awarded-cheo-1door4care-p3/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 02 October 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario&#x2019;s Greenbelt is safe for now, but will the scandal alter Doug Ford&#x2019;s course?</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-s-greenbelt-is-safe-for-now-but-will-the-scandal-alter-doug-ford-s-course/</link>
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                <title>Province confirms plans to move WSIB headquarters to London</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-confirms-plans-to-move-wsib-headquarters-to-london/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 02 October 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Coreslab Structures fined $255K for 2021 fatality</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/coreslab-structures-fined-255k-for-2021-fatality/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 29 September 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/developer-says-it-s-moving-to-build-5-000-rental-units-because-of-liberals-gst-break/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/esdc-reveals-findings-of-temporary-foreign-worker-program-inspections/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 29 September 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds add $20B to mortgage bonds program to spur rental construction</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 28 September 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario will not compensate Greenbelt developers, housing minister says</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-will-not-compensate-greenbelt-developers-housing-minister-says/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 28 September 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Turning offices into homes could help address the housing crisis, but can it be done?</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/turning-offices-into-homes-could-help-address-the-housing-crisis-but-can-it-be-done/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 28 September 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CAGBC launches free Low Carbon Training Program for building sector</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cagbc-launches-free-low-carbon-training-program-for-building-sector/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 27 September 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Metrolinx awards contract for soil management software to SoilFLO</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/metrolinx-awards-contract-for-soil-management-software-to-soilflo/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 27 September 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario proposes new way of funding GO Transit stations, spurring nearby development</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-proposes-new-way-of-funding-go-transit-stations-spurring-nearby-development/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 27 September 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Crown withdraws charges against construction company in fatal Barrie crash</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/crown-withdraws-charges-against-construction-company-in-fatal-barrie-crash/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 26 September 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>DIRT report finds more excavation-related damage to buried utilities</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/dirt-report-finds-more-excavation-related-damage-to-buried-utilities/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 26 September 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario to introduce new Greenbelt law soon, new housing minister says</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-to-introduce-new-greenbelt-law-soon-new-housing-minister-says/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 26 September 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Canoe museum opening postponed by construction delays</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/canoe-museum-opening-postponed-by-construction-delays/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 25 September 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province commits $620K to apprenticeship programs</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-commits-620k-to-apprenticeship-programs/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 25 September 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Whitby breaks ground on new sports complex</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/whitby-breaks-ground-on-new-sports-complex/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 25 September 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Breaking News: Ontario Labour Minister Monte McNaughton leaving government for private sector</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/breaking-news-ontario-labour-minister-monte-mcnaughton-leaving-government-for-private-sector/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 22 September 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Freeland introduces bill to remove GST off rental developments, amend competition law</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/freeland-introduces-bill-to-remove-gst-off-rental-developments-amend-competition-law/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 22 September 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Premier Doug Ford announces reversal of Greenbelt land removals</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/premier-doug-ford-announces-reversal-of-greenbelt-land-removals/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 22 September 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Toronto road builders hire new ED</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/toronto-road-builders-hire-new-ed/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 22 September 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>BILD report takes aim at costs, delays created by Toronto&#x2019;s COA processes</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/bild-report-takes-aim-at-costs-delays-created-by-toronto-s-coa-processes/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 21 September 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Kaleed Rasheed, cabinet member in Ford&#x27;s government, resigns after Greenbelt probe</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/kaleed-rasheed-cabinet-member-in-ford-s-government-resigns-after-greenbelt-probe/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 21 September 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Lactalis Canada announces plans for Oshawa distribution centre</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/lactalis-canada-announces-plans-for-oshawa-distribution-centre/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 21 September 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds announce $111M in funding for green-training programs</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-announce-111m-in-funding-for-green-training-programs/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 20 September 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Tight construction labour markets persist in August as labour force growth modestly outpaces employment gains</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/tight-construction-labour-markets-persist-in-august-as-labour-force-growth-modestly-outpaces-employment-gains/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 20 September 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Toronto kicks off construction on downtown seniors&#x2019; residence</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/toronto-kicks-off-construction-on-downtown-seniors-residence/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 20 September 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Building construction investment drops 4% in July</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/building-construction-investment-drops-4-in-july/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 19 September 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Hydro One starts work on Orillia projects</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/hydro-one-starts-work-on-orillia-projects/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 19 September 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Why green construction is needed to affordably increase housing supply</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/why-green-construction-is-needed-to-affordably-increase-housing-supply/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 19 September 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Contract for Stage 3 of Randle Reef remediation awarded</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/contract-for-stage-3-of-randle-reef-remediation-awarded/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 18 September 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa to remove GST on new rental housing, ask grocers to stabilize prices: PM</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ottawa-to-remove-gst-on-new-rental-housing-ask-grocers-to-stabilize-prices-pm/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 18 September 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Wataynikaneyap Power energizes North Caribou Lake First Nation</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/wataynikaneyap-power-energizes-north-caribou-lake-first-nation/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 18 September 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Centennial College opens A-Building</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/centennial-college-opens-a-building/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 15 September 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Major work completed at Milliken, Agincourt GO stations</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/major-work-completed-at-milliken-agincourt-go-stations/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 15 September 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario to move ahead with regional government review without facilitators</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-to-move-ahead-with-regional-government-review-without-facilitators/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 15 September 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds unveil first deal for new housing accelerator fund in London</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-unveil-first-deal-for-new-housing-accelerator-fund-in-london/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 14 September 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Housing gap steady as lower incomes expected to offset construction slowdown: CMHC</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/housing-gap-steady-as-lower-incomes-expected-to-offset-construction-slowdown-cmhc/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 14 September 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Thunder Bay CEDC report looks at the benefits of mass-timber construction in the mining sector</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/thunder-bay-cedc-report-looks-at-the-benefits-of-mass-timber-construction-in-the-mining-sector/</link>
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                <title>Governments invest $45M in Oakville affordable housing project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/governments-invest-45m-in-oakville-affordable-housing-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 13 September 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>It will take 20 years for feds to break even with Volkswagen, Stellantis deals: PBO</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/it-will-take-20-years-for-feds-to-break-even-with-volkswagen-stellantis-deals-pbo/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 13 September 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>SNC-Lavalin rebrands as AtkinsR&#xE9;alis</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/snc-lavalin-rebrands-as-atkinsrealis/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 13 September 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Kontrol selected for emissions and air-quality monitoring role on Ontario rail project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/kontrol-selected-for-emissions-and-air-quality-monitoring-role-on-ontario-rail-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 12 September 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario may not move forward with facilitators for regional governments</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-may-not-move-forward-with-facilitators-for-regional-governments/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 12 September 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>UWindsor installs innovative chiller to reduce GHG emissions</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/uwindsor-installs-innovative-chiller-to-reduce-ghg-emissions/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 12 September 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds provide $77M loan for Newmarket rental unit build</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-provide-77m-loan-for-newmarket-rental-unit-build/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 11 September 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>July building permits: residential gains can&#x2019;t offset non-residential drops</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/july-building-permits-residential-gains-can-t-offset-non-residential-drops/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 11 September 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>&#x27;They were looking at the Greenbelt:&#x27; Inside the deal from 2 developers&#x27; perspectives</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 11 September 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>AECL, CNL celebrate completion of Chalk River science centre</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 08 September 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Axium announces plans to build Brampton facility</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/new-ontario-minister-touts-progress-on-housing-recommendations-but-without-detail/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 08 September 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Brampton receives $10M for sportsplex net-zero retrofits</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 07 September 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/greenbelt-review-could-see-recommendation-for-more-land-removals-new-minister-says/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 07 September 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Hydro One applies to OEB for Toronto transmission system upgrades</title>
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                <title>Construction poised for contraction in &#x2019;23, with growth projected between &#x2019;25 and &#x2019;27: report</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 06 September 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Greenbelt land swaps to be reviewed, Ontario Premier Doug Ford says</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/greenbelt-land-swaps-to-be-reviewed-ontario-premier-doug-ford-says/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 06 September 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Toronto invests $21.5M for affordable rental unit builds</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/toronto-invests-21-5m-for-affordable-rental-unit-builds/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 06 September 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Governments commit $219M to broadband roll-out in 300 Ontario communities</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/governments-commit-219m-to-broadband-roll-out-in-300-ontario-communities/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 05 September 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario Housing Minister Steve Clark resigns in wake of Greenbelt controversy</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-housing-minister-steve-clark-resigns-in-wake-of-greenbelt-controversy/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 05 September 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Widening of Highway 11/17 completed in Thunder Bay District</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 05 September 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Raymond Moriyama, renowned Canadian architect behind iconic buildings, dies at 93</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/raymond-moriyama-renowned-canadian-architect-behind-iconic-buildings-dies-at-93/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 04 September 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ford doubles down on Greenbelt plan, supports housing minister after scathing report</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ford-doubles-down-on-greenbelt-plan-supports-housing-minister-after-scathing-report/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 01 September 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>MoL launches survey on foreign credential recognition</title>
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                <title>Ontario levels up career fairs</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 01 September 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Bolton formwork company fined $60,000 for 2021 incident</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/bolton-formwork-company-fined-60-000-for-2021-incident/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 31 August 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario housing minister violated integrity act in Greenbelt land swap: commissioner</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-housing-minister-violated-integrity-act-in-greenbelt-land-swap-commissioner/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 31 August 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>PSPC launches construction management RFP for Block 2</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 31 August 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario looks to return land to Greenbelt after owner lists property for sale</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-looks-to-return-land-to-greenbelt-after-owner-lists-property-for-sale/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 30 August 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province pledges $800K to Niagara College pre-apprenticeship project</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 30 August 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Supervisor fined $70,000 for role in 2020 fatality</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 30 August 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds could spur rental construction with tax incentives, financing: experts</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 29 August 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Five prequalified for Toronto&#x2019;s Keating Channel pedestrian bridge project</title>
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                <title>Murney Street work now underway in Belleville</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 29 August 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ford &#x27;confident&#x27; RCMP will find no criminality in Greenbelt land swap</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 28 August 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/four-prequalified-for-prince-edward-county-memorial-hospital-build/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-adds-160-million-to-skills-training-funding/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 28 August 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Australia&#x2019;s infrastructure review: A cautionary tale for Canada</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/australia-s-infrastructure-review-a-cautionary-tale-for-canada/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 25 August 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CanFirst to build Mississauga warehouse</title>
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                <title>GBC celebrates topping off at Limberlost Place</title>
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                <title>RCMP evaluating Greenbelt info for potential probe after referral from OPP</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/rcmp-evaluating-greenbelt-info-for-potential-probe-after-referral-from-opp/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 24 August 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Company redesigns proposed Ontario Place waterpark and spa; adds more public space</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 23 August 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction employment contracts in July as last summer&#x2019;s labour pressures ease</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 23 August 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Lambton College shortlists three for Sarnia campus residence project</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 23 August 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Building construction investment drops 3% in June as residential sector continues cool summer</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/building-construction-investment-drops-3-in-june-as-residential-sector-continues-cool-summer/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 22 August 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 22 August 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province, feds commit to upgrades at Aurora GO Station</title>
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                <title>SNC-Lavalin plans to start snapping up companies as soon as next year: CEO</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 15 August 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/algoma-steel-group-earnings-revenues-down-year-over-year-in-the-first-quarter/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 14 August 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario premier refuses to back away from plans to build on protected Greenbelt</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-premier-refuses-to-back-away-from-plans-to-build-on-protected-greenbelt/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 14 August 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>SNC Lavalin teams with Anishinabek-owned company for Highway 69 expansion</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/snc-lavalin-teams-with-anishinabek-owned-company-for-highway-69-expansion/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 14 August 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Canada&#x2019;s hotel pipeline reports 5% increase projects and rooms in Q2</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/canada-s-hotel-pipeline-reports-5-increase-projects-and-rooms-in-q2/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 11 August 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ford asks integrity commissioner to review senior aide&#x27;s role in Greenbelt decision</title>
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                <title>Toronto officials launch construction of 700&#x2B; rental units</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/toronto-officials-launch-construction-of-700-rental-units/</link>
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                <title>Building permit values rise 6% in June</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/building-permit-values-rise-6-in-june/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 10 August 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>&#x27;Certain developers&#x27; favoured in decision to open up Greenbelt, auditor general says</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 10 August 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario proposing new regulations to protect workers from heat-related illnesses</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-proposing-new-regulations-to-protect-workers-from-heat-related-illnesses/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 10 August 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds, FCM contribute $1M to residential climate resilience projects</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-fcm-contribute-1m-to-residential-climate-resilience-projects/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 09 August 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province commits $3.6M to PBCTCO training programs for women and youth</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-commits-3-6m-to-pbctco-training-programs-for-women-and-youth/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 09 August 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Provinces may have to agree to Ottawa&#x27;s 2035 clean power target to access funding</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/provinces-may-have-to-agree-to-ottawa-s-2035-clean-power-target-to-access-funding/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 09 August 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CentreCourt reveals plans for Pickering City Centre</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/centrecourt-reveals-plans-for-pickering-city-centre/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 08 August 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds help fund rental construction in Kitchener</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-help-fund-rental-construction-in-kitchener/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 08 August 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Safety risks double with cannabis use before or during shifts: IWH study</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/safety-risks-double-with-cannabis-use-before-or-during-shifts-iwh-study/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 08 August 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>EllisDon team picked to lead CHEO 1Door4Care project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ellisdon-team-picked-to-lead-cheo-1door4care-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 07 August 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>More than 2,800 candidates invited to apply to ONIP Express Entry stream</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/more-than-2-800-candidates-invited-to-apply-to-onip-express-entry-stream/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 07 August 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Signs of economic softening grow as job creation lags population growth</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/signs-of-economic-softening-grow-as-job-creation-lags-population-growth/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 07 August 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Niagara Parks issues request for proposals for new visitor transportation system</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/niagara-parks-issues-request-for-proposals-for-new-visitor-transportation-system/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 04 August 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Station Mall in Sault Ste. Marie tapped for $60M upgrade</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/station-mall-in-sault-ste-marie-tapped-for-60m-upgrade/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 04 August 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Work on Greenstone mine is 83% complete, says Equinox</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/work-on-greenstone-mine-is-83-complete-says-equinox/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 04 August 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Alectra announces plans to upgrade Guelph grid</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/alectra-announces-plans-to-upgrade-guelph-grid/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 03 August 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction work starts on flood-mitigation projects in Tecumseh</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-work-starts-on-flood-mitigation-projects-in-tecumseh/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 03 August 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Revitalized York Woods Library opens in Toronto</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/revitalized-york-woods-library-opens-in-toronto/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 03 August 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Hydro One applies to build $1.2B Waasigan Transmission Line</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/hydro-one-applies-to-build-1-2b-waasigan-transmission-line/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 02 August 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa light-rail transit system won&#x27;t reopen until Aug. 14 at earliest: OC Transpo</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ottawa-light-rail-transit-system-won-t-reopen-until-aug-14-at-earliest-oc-transpo/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 02 August 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Why we need to reuse waste energy to achieve net-zero heating systems</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/why-we-need-to-reuse-waste-energy-to-achieve-net-zero-heating-systems/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 02 August 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>City of Greater Sudbury fined in connection with 2022 fatality</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/city-of-greater-sudbury-fined-in-connection-with-2022-fatality/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 01 August 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds, city announce $64 million for Hamilton housing projects</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 01 August 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 01 August 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Expanded vision for Regent Park given approval by Toronto council</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/expanded-vision-for-regent-park-given-approval-by-toronto-council/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 31 July 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/northern-ontario-excavation-company-fined-in-connection-with-birch-lake-spill/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 31 July 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/toronto-blue-jays-unveil-new-rogers-centre-renovation-plans-for-100-level/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 31 July 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Aecon turns $28-million profit in second quarter as it inks significant new contracts</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 28 July 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 28 July 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 27 July 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 27 July 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>PPF report calls electrification Canada&#x2019;s &#x2018;Project of the Century&#x2019;</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ppf-report-calls-electrification-canada-s-project-of-the-century/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 24 July 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Building construction investment dips to below $20B in May</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/building-construction-investment-dips-to-below-20b-in-may/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 21 July 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction hits new highs in labour force and employment</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-hits-new-highs-in-labour-force-and-employment/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 21 July 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds slow down timeline for faster Toronto-Quebec City railway</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-slow-down-timeline-for-faster-toronto-quebec-city-railway/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 21 July 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction starts on South Niagara hospital</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-starts-on-south-niagara-hospital/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 20 July 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Leamington employers fined $170K for 2022 fatality</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/leamington-employers-fined-170k-for-2022-fatality/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 20 July 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Siltech to build new Fort Erie plant, with provincial assistance</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/siltech-to-build-new-fort-erie-plant-with-provincial-assistance/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 20 July 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Charged up: report says Canada&#x27;s looming power problem is massive, not insurmountable</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/charged-up-report-says-canada-s-looming-power-problem-is-massive-not-insurmountable/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 19 July 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CMHC says housing starts surged in June to slightly reverse downward trend</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cmhc-says-housing-starts-surged-in-june-to-slightly-reverse-downward-trend/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 19 July 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds, Ontario commit combined $54M for broadband projects</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-ontario-commit-combined-54m-for-broadband-projects/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 19 July 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>H2H, AVA sign cooperation agreement</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/h2h-ava-sign-cooperation-agreement/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 18 July 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province commits $12M to Eastern Ontario supportive housing projects</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-commits-12m-to-eastern-ontario-supportive-housing-projects/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 18 July 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Report shows economic case for high immigration, but warns of housing trade-offs</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/report-shows-economic-case-for-high-immigration-but-warns-of-housing-trade-offs/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 18 July 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>AECOM awarded EA contract for 2&#x2B;1 highway</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/aecom-awarded-ea-contract-for-2-1-highway/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 17 July 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Better collaboration between public and private sectors could improve urban public transportation</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/better-collaboration-between-public-and-private-sectors-could-improve-urban-public-transportation/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 17 July 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Niagara Falls council commits $30M to South Niagara hospital project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/niagara-falls-council-commits-30m-to-south-niagara-hospital-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 17 July 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Formwork company fined $140k for 2021 incident</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/formwork-company-fined-140k-for-2021-incident/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 14 July 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>VIA invests $25M in London station upgrades</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/via-invests-25m-in-london-station-upgrades/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 14 July 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Wasaga Beach gets funding, approval to build new elementary school</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/wasaga-beach-gets-funding-approval-to-build-new-elementary-school/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 14 July 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds commit $94M to Pearson cargo handling project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-commit-94m-to-pearson-cargo-handling-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 13 July 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Olivia Chow officially takes office as mayor of Toronto, vows to bring change</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/olivia-chow-officially-takes-office-as-mayor-of-toronto-vows-to-bring-change/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 13 July 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Premiers urge Ottawa to advance infrastructure to boost economic growth</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/premiers-urge-ottawa-to-advance-infrastructure-to-boost-economic-growth/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 13 July 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Barrie investing $128M in new roads and improvements</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/barrie-investing-128m-in-new-roads-and-improvements/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 12 July 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Enbridge gets provincial go-ahead to build Chatham-Kent RNG project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/enbridge-gets-provincial-go-ahead-to-build-chatham-kent-rng-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 12 July 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>VIA starts construction on Toronto maintenance facility</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/via-starts-construction-on-toronto-maintenance-facility/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 12 July 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Building permit values rise in May</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/building-permit-values-rise-in-may/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 11 July 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds invest in US preclearance facility at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-invest-in-us-preclearance-facility-at-billy-bishop-toronto-city-airport/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 11 July 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario to seek new wind, solar power to help ease coming electricity supply crunch</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-to-seek-new-wind-solar-power-to-help-ease-coming-electricity-supply-crunch/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 11 July 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Expropriation an option for land needed for Ontario Place redevelopment, report says</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/expropriation-an-option-for-land-needed-for-ontario-place-redevelopment-report-says/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 10 July 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-power-generation-and-province-plan-3-more-small-modular-reactors/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 10 July 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Toronto bundles sewer, sidewalk and streetcar work on Broadview Avenue</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/toronto-bundles-sewer-sidewalk-and-streetcar-work-on-broadview-avenue/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 10 July 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Employers can now pay WSIB premiums through CRA website</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/employers-can-now-pay-wsib-premiums-through-cra-website/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 07 July 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds, Stellantis reach deal over battery plant in Windsor, construction to restart</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-stellantis-reach-deal-over-battery-plant-in-windsor-construction-to-restart/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 07 July 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Toronto&#x27;s Pearson Airport to host hydrogen refuelling station</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/toronto-s-pearson-airport-to-host-hydrogen-refuelling-station/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 07 July 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Inquest into deaths of 3 workers hit by vehicles at separate job sites set for August</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/inquest-into-deaths-of-3-workers-hit-by-vehicles-at-separate-job-sites-set-for-august/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-starts-pre-development-work-for-new-large-scale-nuclear-plant/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 06 July 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Toronto issues second debenture for capital projects</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/toronto-issues-second-debenture-for-capital-projects/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 06 July 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CBRE report says office vacancy rate in Q2 rose to highest level since 1994</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cbre-report-says-office-vacancy-rate-in-q2-rose-to-highest-level-since-1994/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 05 July 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/toronto-workers-treated-for-carbon-monoxide-poisoning-one-in-serious-condition/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 05 July 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Electra, Three Fires plan strategic partnership</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/electra-three-fires-plan-strategic-partnership/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 04 July 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Labour shortage in construction adding extra pressure to housing supply gap: experts</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/labour-shortage-in-construction-adding-extra-pressure-to-housing-supply-gap-experts/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 04 July 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>&#x27;Change can come in many forms&#x27;: Chow plans to listen ahead of taking office</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 30 June 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Mitsui High-tec commits $100M to Brantford plant expansion</title>
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                <title>PSPC invites contractors to respond to laboratories RFP</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/pspc-invites-contractors-to-respond-to-laboratories-rfp/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 28 June 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Richards Landing aggregate company fined $60,000 for 2021 incident</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/richards-landing-aggregate-company-fined-60-000-for-2021-incident/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 28 June 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Toronto Council OKs new provincial funding for SmartTrack</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/toronto-council-oks-new-provincial-funding-for-smarttrack/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 28 June 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>As mayor-elect Chow ascends to Toronto&#x27;s top office, budget challenges lie ahead</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/as-mayor-elect-chow-ascends-to-toronto-s-top-office-budget-challenges-lie-ahead/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 27 June 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Barrie company fined $200k for 2021 fatality</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/barrie-company-fined-200k-for-2021-fatality/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 27 June 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cgmh-delivers-planning-submission-to-ministry-of-health/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 27 June 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Centre Block on pace to reopen in 2032, include new public area under Parliament Hill</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/centre-block-on-pace-to-reopen-in-2032-include-new-public-area-under-parliament-hill/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 26 June 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/conestoga-cold-storage-starts-work-on-new-cold-storage-facility/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 26 June 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction starts on student residence building at the University of Windsor</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-starts-on-student-residence-building-at-the-university-of-windsor/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 26 June 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Algoma Steel Group down $20.4 million in Q4 amid lower steel prices, higher costs</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/algoma-steel-group-down-20-4-million-in-q4-amid-lower-steel-prices-higher-costs/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 23 June 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction starts on Hydro One&#x2019;s Chatham to Lakeshore Transmission Line</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-starts-on-hydro-one-s-chatham-to-lakeshore-transmission-line/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 23 June 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Procore releases findings of 2023 technology and trends survey</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/procore-releases-findings-of-2023-technology-and-trends-survey/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 23 June 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction&#x2019;s labour market tightens in May as seasonal activity ramps up</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-s-labour-market-tightens-in-may-as-seasonal-activity-ramps-up/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 22 June 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>New CEO named to Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/new-ceo-named-to-windsor-detroit-bridge-authority/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 22 June 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province announces capital stream for Skills Development Fund</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-announces-capital-stream-for-skills-development-fund/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 22 June 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>City of Guelph to start work on downtown library</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/city-of-guelph-to-start-work-on-downtown-library/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 21 June 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>No investigation of political interference allegations in SNC-Lavalin affair: RCMP</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/no-investigation-of-political-interference-allegations-in-snc-lavalin-affair-rcmp/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 21 June 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province provides $3M in support for Eastern Ontario electricians</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-provides-3m-in-support-for-eastern-ontario-electricians/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 21 June 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Aecon throws support behind Durham College skilled trades centre</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/aecon-throws-support-behind-durham-college-skilled-trades-centre/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 20 June 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Housing affordability crisis requires &quot;all hands on deck&quot; response: CMHC</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/housing-affordability-crisis-requires-all-hands-on-deck-response-cmhc/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 20 June 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>University of Guelph starts construction on honey bee research centre</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/university-of-guelph-starts-construction-on-honey-bee-research-centre/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 20 June 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario expanding &#x27;strong mayor&#x27; powers to 26 more cities</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-expanding-strong-mayor-powers-to-26-more-cities/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 19 June 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario issues zoning orders to push through nursing homes despite opposition</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-issues-zoning-orders-to-push-through-nursing-homes-despite-opposition/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 19 June 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province commits $364,000 to millwright training</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-commits-364-000-to-millwright-training/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 19 June 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Building construction investment records small gain in April</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/building-construction-investment-records-small-gain-in-april/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 16 June 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Faster approvals for major projects will be key to achieving climate goals: Report</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/faster-approvals-for-major-projects-will-be-key-to-achieving-climate-goals-report/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 16 June 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province awards advance planning contract for Bowmanville GO train extension</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-awards-advance-planning-contract-for-bowmanville-go-train-extension/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 16 June 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Freeland says production subsidies for Volkswagen will be tax-free, matching the U.S.</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/freeland-says-production-subsidies-for-volkswagen-will-be-tax-free-matching-the-u-s/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 15 June 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Hydro One announces preferred route for St. Clair Transmission Line</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/hydro-one-announces-preferred-route-for-st-clair-transmission-line/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 15 June 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Montreal scrap metal recycler fined $65K for 2021 incident</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/montreal-scrap-metal-recycler-fined-65k-for-2021-incident/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 15 June 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario apprentice registrations jump by 24% in &#x2018;22</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-apprentice-registrations-jump-by-24-in-22/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 14 June 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Peel Region chooses Stantec for The Queensway Sewer and Watermain Project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/peel-region-chooses-stantec-for-the-queensway-sewer-and-watermain-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 14 June 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 14 June 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Key Orillia waterfront projects start this week</title>
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                <title>Report shows Vaughan doubled infrastructure spend in &#x2018;22</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 13 June 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Collingwood takes another step toward Terminals revitalization project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/collingwood-takes-another-step-toward-terminals-revitalization-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 12 June 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Rick Conard assumes Mississauga&#x2019;s CBO role</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 09 June 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Slate reveals preliminary design concepts for Steelport lands</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 08 June 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>ArcelorMittal Dofasco fined $175K for 2021 workplace incident</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 06 June 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Durham Region road project wins OPWA award</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/hamilton-company-to-perform-repairs-on-lasalle-causeway-bridge/</link>
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                <title>&#x27;Good news&#x27;: Nixing Canadian experience rule spells opportunity for foreign engineers</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/good-news-nixing-canadian-experience-rule-spells-opportunity-for-foreign-engineers/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 05 June 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Hydro One announces milestone on Orangeville Transmission Station project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/hydro-one-announces-milestone-on-orangeville-transmission-station-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 05 June 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa kicks off $800M construction season</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 05 June 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Hwy 3 widening project awarded to GIP Paving</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 02 June 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Naloxone kits now mandatory in high-risk Ontario workplaces</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/naloxone-kits-now-mandatory-in-high-risk-ontario-workplaces/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 02 June 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario commits to cover 1/3 cost of Stellantis deal, Ford urges feds to close deal</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-commits-to-cover-1-3-cost-of-stellantis-deal-ford-urges-feds-to-close-deal/</link>
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                <title>1Door4Care RFP closes</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/1door4care-rfp-closes/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 01 June 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Aecon, E.S. Fox partner to manufacture materials for SMR project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/aecon-e-s-fox-partner-to-manufacture-materials-for-smr-project/</link>
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                <title>Cargo terminal expansion at the Port of Winsor receives $12M in federal funding</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cargo-terminal-expansion-at-the-port-of-winsor-receives-12m-in-federal-funding/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 31 May 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/fcm-feds-commit-funding-for-energy-retrofit-studies-in-municipal-buildings/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 31 May 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario abandons proposal to sever farmland lots in response to farmer opposition</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 31 May 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Kitchener receives $6M boost from feds for net zero library project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/kitchener-receives-6m-boost-from-feds-for-net-zero-library-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 30 May 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>StatCan report casts clouds on claims of a widespread labour shortage in Canada</title>
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                <title>Windsor calls on feds to end Stellantis impasse</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 30 May 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Aecon, Makhos form joint-venture for utility and nuclear projects</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 29 May 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds commit $5M to Port Weller Dry Docks Cargo Terminal Project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-commit-5m-to-port-weller-dry-docks-cargo-terminal-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 29 May 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Labour shortages and increasing costs could curb construction output in &#x2019;23, report finds</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/labour-shortages-and-increasing-costs-could-curb-construction-output-in-23-report-finds/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 29 May 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds, city announce $180M for Hamilton housing</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-city-announce-180m-for-hamilton-housing/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 26 May 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>GTA commercial real-estate market potentially over-supplied through 2041</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 26 May 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario WSIB workers threaten strike as deadline looms</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 26 May 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>407 ETR to test drone technology for overhead structure inspections</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/407-etr-to-test-drone-technology-for-overhead-structure-inspections/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 25 May 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Mississauga MZOs to speed up construction of 18,000 housing units</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 25 May 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Pomerleau on track to deliver Passive House residence for UTSC</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/pomerleau-on-track-to-deliver-passive-house-residence-for-utsc/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 25 May 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CNL, AECL announce preferred site for micro-modular reactor</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cnl-aecl-announce-preferred-site-for-micro-modular-reactor/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 24 May 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-engineer-regulator-drops-canadian-experience-qualification/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 24 May 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>PSPC awards two contracts for Alexandra Bridge work</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/pspc-awards-two-contracts-for-alexandra-bridge-work/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 24 May 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ford says Ontario offering more money to Stellantis, feds say deal is close</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ford-says-ontario-offering-more-money-to-stellantis-feds-say-deal-is-close/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 23 May 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>&#x27;Good corporate neighbours&#x27;: Locals fear disruptions from giant VW plant</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 23 May 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province commits $12.5M to HSAs</title>
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                <title>Building construction investment drops 1.3% in March</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 19 May 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Decision coming &#x27;very, very soon&#x27; on future of Peel Region: Ford</title>
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                <title>Toronto launches storm sewer tunnel boring machine</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/precast-concrete-manufacturer-fined-110k-for-workplace-fatality/</link>
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                <title>Building construction costs up again in Q1</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/building-construction-costs-up-again-in-q1/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/york-region-earmarks-3b-for-water-wastewater-investments/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/boc-might-have-to-rethink-rate-pause-as-unemployment-remains-very-low-economists/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 08 May 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Bruce Power looks to bring Unit 6 back online after replacement work</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/pickering-airport-opponents-hope-the-proposal-will-be-abandoned-after-50-years/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-to-launch-audits-of-six-municipalities-housing-finances/</link>
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                <title>Toronto Steelworkers endorse Olivia Chow</title>
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                <title>CAC releases Concrete Zero net-zero action plan</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cac-releases-concrete-zero-net-zero-action-plan/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/residential-building-permits-down-12-in-22-says-mpac/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cmhc-is-supportive-of-renovations-but-our-tax-laws-are-not/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 03 May 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction starts on Niagara Francophone LTC project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-starts-on-niagara-francophone-ltc-project/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/windsor-essex-acute-care-hospital-project-reaches-planning-milestone/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cib-commits-100m-to-ameresco-retrofits/</link>
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                <title>North Bay reverses course on Main Street rehabilitation plans</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/north-bay-reverses-course-on-main-street-rehabilitation-plans/</link>
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                <title>Ontario declares May as Building Safety Month</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-declares-may-as-building-safety-month/</link>
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                <title>BuildForce national report finds 299,000 workers needed by 2032</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/buildforce-national-report-finds-299-000-workers-needed-by-2032/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-first-nations-launch-suit-against-province-feds-over-decision-making-powers/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/pcl-ellisdon-and-ogca-launch-stop-the-drop-campaign/</link>
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                <title>Eglinton LRT delays frustrating but project shouldn&#x27;t be rushed: Ford</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/eglinton-lrt-delays-frustrating-but-project-shouldn-t-be-rushed-ford/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 28 April 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>IO, Metrolinx issue RFQ for Yonge North subway tunnel contract</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/io-metrolinx-issue-rfq-for-yonge-north-subway-tunnel-contract/</link>
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                <title>Today is the National Day of Mourning</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/aecon-reports-loss-of-9-4m-in-first-quarter/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cca-takes-aim-at-ottawa-hospital-pla/</link>
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                <title>BuildForce forecasts hiring gap of as many as 119,000 workers in Ontario</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 26 April 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-city-to-fund-purchase-of-340-new-electric-buses-to-toronto-s-transit-fleet/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-commits-13-5m-to-new-poultry-research-centre/</link>
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                <title>CIB announces $100-million loan for energy retrofits</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cib-announces-100-million-loan-for-energy-retrofits/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 19 April 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario Science Centre to move to Ontario Place in Toronto</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-science-centre-to-move-to-ontario-place-in-toronto/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 19 April 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>EllisDon CEO Geoff Smith stepping down in June, Kieran Hawe named next CEO</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ellisdon-ceo-geoff-smith-stepping-down-in-june-kieran-hawe-named-next-ceo/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 18 April 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Loblaw announces $2 billion in capital spending for &#x2018;23</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/loblaw-announces-2-billion-in-capital-spending-for-23/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 18 April 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Mississauga issues nearly 1,100 permits in first quarter of &#x2018;23</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/mississauga-issues-nearly-1-100-permits-in-first-quarter-of-23/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 18 April 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>HOPA, Atura Power sign MOU for green hydrogen supply</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 17 April 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario announces $30M in Connecting Links funding</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-announces-30m-in-connecting-links-funding/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 17 April 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Toronto announces plans for priority travel routes around Ontario Line construction zones</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 17 April 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Carpenters union takes aim at underground economy</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/carpenters-union-takes-aim-at-underground-economy/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 14 April 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Doug Ford hints at relocating Ontario Science Centre to Ontario Place</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 14 April 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province commits funds to Kitchener Innovation Arena</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-commits-funds-to-kitchener-innovation-arena/</link>
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                <title>Building construction investment values rise 1% in February</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/building-construction-investment-values-rise-1-in-february/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 13 April 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>One person dead after workplace incident at Toronto metal business</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 13 April 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Toronto tops RLB crane list again</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/toronto-tops-rlb-crane-list-again/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 13 April 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ford Motor Co. provides details on plans to spend $1.8B in Oakville to produce EVs</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ford-motor-co-provides-details-on-plans-to-spend-1-8b-in-oakville-to-produce-evs/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 12 April 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>IO, MTO award Highway 3 widening project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/io-mto-award-highway-3-widening-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 12 April 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Rogers to expand its 5G network across the entire Toronto subway system</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/rogers-to-expand-its-5g-network-across-the-entire-toronto-subway-system/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 12 April 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>BPA acquires Ottawa&#x2019;s Cleland Jardine Engineering (1)</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/bpa-acquires-ottawa-s-cleland-jardine-engineering-1/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 11 April 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>COCA releases prompt payment and adjudication toolkit (1)</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/coca-releases-prompt-payment-and-adjudication-toolkit-1/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 11 April 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>RESCON commits support to housing research project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/rescon-commits-support-to-housing-research-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 11 April 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Economy keeps adding jobs as population grows, despite high interest rates</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/economy-keeps-adding-jobs-as-population-grows-despite-high-interest-rates/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 10 April 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-proposes-to-allow-cities-to-expand-boundaries-faster-for-housing/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 10 April 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>St. Catharines Sunset Beach renovation project awarded $4.4 million in provincial funding</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/st-catharines-sunset-beach-renovation-project-awarded-4-4-million-in-provincial-funding/</link>
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                <title>Blue Mountains draws on new provincial program to expedite Campus of Care project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/blue-mountains-draws-on-new-provincial-program-to-expedite-campus-of-care-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 06 April 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Building permits see February rise</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 06 April 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ironworkers top off Toronto tower</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 06 April 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Canada&#x27;s national office vacancy rate hit an all-time high in Q1: CBRE</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/canada-s-national-office-vacancy-rate-hit-an-all-time-high-in-q1-cbre/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 05 April 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Paul Mayer installed as 2023 OCA chair</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/paul-mayer-installed-as-2023-oca-chair/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 05 April 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province issues two more Ontario Line RFPs</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-issues-two-more-ontario-line-rfps/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 05 April 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>MOL announces construction-sector blitz plans</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/mol-announces-construction-sector-blitz-plans/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 04 April 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario One Call now empowered to fine for late locates; Enbridge explores a per-locate charge</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-one-call-now-empowered-to-fine-for-late-locates-enbridge-explores-a-per-locate-charge/</link>
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                <title>Pickering College launches construction of West Lake house building</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/pickering-college-launches-construction-of-west-lake-house-building/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 04 April 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario ICI contractors say they feel good about work prospects for 2023</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-ici-contractors-say-they-feel-good-about-work-prospects-for-2023/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 03 April 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 03 April 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Thunder Bay contractor fined $135K for 2021 fatality</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/thunder-bay-contractor-fined-135k-for-2021-fatality/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 03 April 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Comtech, CIMA&#x2B; awarded PM contract for Parliamentary precinct work</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/comtech-cima-awarded-pm-contract-for-parliamentary-precinct-work/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 31 March 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/io-quinte-health-care-issue-rfq-for-picton-hospital-build/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 31 March 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Parks Canada to spend $74 million on infrastructure projects along Trent-Severn Waterway</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/parks-canada-to-spend-74-million-on-infrastructure-projects-along-trent-severn-waterway/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/next-toronto-mayor-will-need-to-deal-with-cuts-unless-feds-province-help-mckelvie/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-launches-voluntary-clean-energy-credit-registry/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 30 March 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/centre-block-construction-within-cost-but-ottawa-must-make-faster-decisions-auditor/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 29 March 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Toronto budget commits $160M to waterfront revitalization works</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 27 March 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-expects-1-3b-deficit-to-post-surplus-in-a-year/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 24 March 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario&#x2019;s labour market records 338,000 job gains in 2022</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-s-labour-market-records-338-000-job-gains-in-2022/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 24 March 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 24 March 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Canada needs 300,000 new rental units to avoid gap quadrupling by 2026: report</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/canada-needs-300-000-new-rental-units-to-avoid-gap-quadrupling-by-2026-report/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 23 March 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>MCS group awarded program delivery partner contract for two GTA subway projects</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/mcs-group-awarded-program-delivery-partner-contract-for-two-gta-subway-projects/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 23 March 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario to table budget amid both surging revenues, potential slowdown</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-to-table-budget-amid-both-surging-revenues-potential-slowdown/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 23 March 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds announce plans to spend $1.4B on JTF2 site in Ottawa</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-announce-plans-to-spend-1-4b-on-jtf2-site-in-ottawa/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 22 March 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario puts $224M to training centres to boost skilled trades</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-puts-224m-to-training-centres-to-boost-skilled-trades/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 22 March 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/statscan-data-looks-at-value-replacement-costs-of-core-public-infrastructure/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 22 March 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Brantford roofing company fined $110K for 2021 fatality</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/brantford-roofing-company-fined-110k-for-2021-fatality/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 21 March 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>London announces $200M Renew Construction program spending</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/london-announces-200m-renew-construction-program-spending/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 21 March 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario to boost penalties for employers who withhold workers&#x27; passports</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-to-boost-penalties-for-employers-who-withhold-workers-passports/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 21 March 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Brendan Nobes to serve second year as CCA Chair</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/brendan-nobes-to-serve-second-year-as-cca-chair/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 20 March 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CMHC says annual rate of housing starts climbed 13 per cent in February</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cmhc-says-annual-rate-of-housing-starts-climbed-13-per-cent-in-february/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 20 March 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario to see higher numbers of economic immigrants under federal agreement</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-to-see-higher-numbers-of-economic-immigrants-under-federal-agreement/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 20 March 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Board of health calls for Ontario to upgrade to building code ventilation standards</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/board-of-health-calls-for-ontario-to-upgrade-to-building-code-ventilation-standards/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 17 March 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CreateTO and TO Live announce winner of the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts design competition</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/createto-and-to-live-announce-winner-of-the-st-lawrence-centre-for-the-arts-design-competition/</link>
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                <title>Stouffville contractor fined $100,000 for workplace incident</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/stouffville-contractor-fined-100-000-for-workplace-incident/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 17 March 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>North Gower company to pay $75,000 in OHSA fines for 2019 incident</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/north-gower-company-to-pay-75-000-in-ohsa-fines-for-2019-incident/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 16 March 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario plans to require women-only bathrooms on large construction sites</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-plans-to-require-women-only-bathrooms-on-large-construction-sites/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 16 March 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Whitby council approves sports complex design</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/whitby-council-approves-sports-complex-design/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 16 March 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Algoma Steel hires EllisDon as construction manager for electric arc furnace project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/algoma-steel-hires-ellisdon-as-construction-manager-for-electric-arc-furnace-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 15 March 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Building construction investment up slightly in January</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/building-construction-investment-up-slightly-in-january/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 15 March 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Two men charged with fraud in probe of $300M Toronto hospital redevelopment contracts</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/two-men-charged-with-fraud-in-probe-of-300m-toronto-hospital-redevelopment-contracts/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 15 March 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Journeypersons certified in 2020 saw incomes compromised by COVID</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/journeypersons-certified-in-2020-saw-incomes-compromised-by-covid/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 14 March 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario municipalities feel impacts of housing law, worry over little audit progress</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-municipalities-feel-impacts-of-housing-law-worry-over-little-audit-progress/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 14 March 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Volkswagen to build EV battery plant in Ontario</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/volkswagen-to-build-ev-battery-plant-in-ontario/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 14 March 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Development phase begins for Peter Gilgan Mississauga Hospital</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/development-phase-begins-for-peter-gilgan-mississauga-hospital/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 13 March 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario to require technological education course for high school graduation</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-to-require-technological-education-course-for-high-school-graduation/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 13 March 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Sustained jobs growth could push BoC to raise rates again, economists warn</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/sustained-jobs-growth-could-push-boc-to-raise-rates-again-economists-warn/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 13 March 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cspa-calls-on-feds-to-tighten-anti-dumping-rules-support-net-zero-transition/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 10 March 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 10 March 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Hitting the reset button on the national housing strategy</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 10 March 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-takes-a-step-toward-legislature-renovations-with-proposal-for-new-ministry/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 09 March 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-to-allow-students-to-transition-to-apprenticeship-programs-beginning-in-grade-11/</link>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 09 March 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/aecon-boosts-profits-after-bolstering-project-backlog/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 08 March 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 08 March 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Work to prepare TTC Finch Station for Line 1 extension now underway</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 08 March 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 07 March 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 07 March 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 06 March 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 03 March 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 01 March 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 01 March 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Work completed on new Toronto courthouse</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 01 March 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/dewalt-partners-with-humber-college-to-fund-skilled-trades-educations/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 28 February 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Key construction employment metrics show continued year-over-year growth</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 28 February 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Gowest picks Dumas to resume underground work at Bradshaw deposit</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 27 February 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 27 February 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province allocates $380 million in gas tax funding</title>
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                <title>RCCAO pre-budget submission focuses on infrastructure, immigration</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 24 February 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Oshawa sets new building permit record in &#x2018;22</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/oshawa-sets-new-building-permit-record-in-22/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 23 February 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 23 February 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Port of Toronto moved 2.3 million tonnes of goods in &#x2018;22</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 23 February 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>EllisDon consortium awarded $3.6-billion South Niagara Hospital contract</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ellisdon-consortium-awarded-3-6-billion-south-niagara-hospital-contract/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/italian-pasta-manufacturer-to-build-facility-in-london/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 22 February 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 22 February 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Conestoga pre-apprenticeship program gets funding boost from province</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/conestoga-pre-apprenticeship-program-gets-funding-boost-from-province/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 21 February 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-launch-rfq-process-for-high-frequency-rail-project/</link>
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                <title>Heritage properties need not be sacrificed for housing growth</title>
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                <title>Exiting office: Embattled John Tory marks end of tenure as Toronto mayor</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/exiting-office-embattled-john-tory-marks-end-of-tenure-as-toronto-mayor/</link>
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                <title>Algoma reaches milestone on EAF facility</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/algoma-reaches-milestone-on-eaf-facility/</link>
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                <title>Report finds business confidence at an all-time low in Ontario</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/architects-profit-margins-rise-in-21/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 07 February 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Competition Bureau urged to investigate Ottawa Hospital expansion deal</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/competition-bureau-urged-to-investigate-ottawa-hospital-expansion-deal/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 07 February 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario home builders urge faster approvals, harmonized green building standards</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-home-builders-urge-faster-approvals-harmonized-green-building-standards/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 07 February 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Canada&#x2019;s hotel pipeline finishes &#x2019;22 strong</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/canada-s-hotel-pipeline-finishes-22-strong/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 06 February 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Hamilton contractor fined $175,000 for Lake Ontario pollution</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/hamilton-contractor-fined-175-000-for-lake-ontario-pollution/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 06 February 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Immigration increase alone won&#x27;t fix the labour market, experts say</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/immigration-increase-alone-won-t-fix-the-labour-market-experts-say/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 06 February 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Building permit values drop 7% in December, rise in 2022 &#x2013; but only due to price increases</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/building-permit-values-drop-7-in-december-rise-in-2022-but-only-due-to-price-increases/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 03 February 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa mayor seeks funding help to cover shortfalls from provincial housing bill</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ottawa-mayor-seeks-funding-help-to-cover-shortfalls-from-provincial-housing-bill/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 03 February 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>RESCON pre-budget submission outlines actions to boost housing supply</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/rescon-pre-budget-submission-outlines-actions-to-boost-housing-supply/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 03 February 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Bird acquires Brampton-based Trinity Communication Services</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/bird-acquires-brampton-based-trinity-communication-services/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 02 February 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Canadian economy grew slightly in November, expected to slow further</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/canadian-economy-grew-slightly-in-november-expected-to-slow-further/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 02 February 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Kitchener nail manufacturer and CEO fined $100K for OHSA violations</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/kitchener-nail-manufacturer-and-ceo-fined-100k-for-ohsa-violations/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 02 February 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Canadian Canoe Museum announces delayed completion date</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/canadian-canoe-museum-announces-delayed-completion-date/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 01 February 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Fanshawe approved to offer welding apprenticeship training</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/fanshawe-approved-to-offer-welding-apprenticeship-training/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 01 February 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>TMU selects Brampton site for School of Medicine</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/tmu-selects-brampton-site-for-school-of-medicine/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 01 February 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Latest Canfor restructuring affects nearly 500 mill workers in northern B.C.</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/latest-canfor-restructuring-affects-nearly-500-mill-workers-in-northern-b-c/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 31 January 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Majority of affordable homes approved under federal program not yet constructed</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/majority-of-affordable-homes-approved-under-federal-program-not-yet-constructed/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 31 January 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Stay cable installation begins at Gordie Howe bridge project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/stay-cable-installation-begins-at-gordie-howe-bridge-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 31 January 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Group forms to build SMR</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/group-forms-to-build-smr/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 30 January 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa, RTG settle LRT contract issues</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ottawa-rtg-settle-lrt-contract-issues/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 30 January 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Vacancy rate for purpose-built rentals hits lowest level since 2001: CMHC</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/vacancy-rate-for-purpose-built-rentals-hits-lowest-level-since-2001-cmhc/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 30 January 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CIB funds infrastructure construction in First Nations community</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cib-funds-infrastructure-construction-in-first-nations-community/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 27 January 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Slate files development applications for two Mississauga TOCs</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/slate-files-development-applications-for-two-mississauga-tocs/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 27 January 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Statistics Canada says job vacancies down 2.4 per cent in November</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/statistics-canada-says-job-vacancies-down-2-4-per-cent-in-november/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 27 January 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Elder care home planned for Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/elder-care-home-planned-for-tyendinaga-mohawk-territory/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 26 January 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Hydro One starts construction of downtown Toronto tunnel</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/hydro-one-starts-construction-of-downtown-toronto-tunnel/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 26 January 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>IO issues RFP for project management service providers</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/io-issues-rfp-for-project-management-service-providers/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 26 January 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds commit to expansion project at Hamilton International Airport</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-commit-to-expansion-project-at-hamilton-international-airport/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 25 January 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Fiscal room tightening as economy teeters, associate finance minister says</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/fiscal-room-tightening-as-economy-teeters-associate-finance-minister-says/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 25 January 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Thunder Bay Art Gallery selects construction manager</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/thunder-bay-art-gallery-selects-construction-manager/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 25 January 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Smaller cities can benefit from immigration uptick and pandemic shift: Research</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/smaller-cities-can-benefit-from-immigration-uptick-and-pandemic-shift-research/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 24 January 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>STO celebrates first anniversary</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 24 January 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Toronto turns to modular construction to add housing stock</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/toronto-turns-to-modular-construction-to-add-housing-stock/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 24 January 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds double immigrant program for out-of-status GTA construction workers</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-double-immigrant-program-for-out-of-status-gta-construction-workers/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 23 January 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa Hospital, local building trades sign project-labour agreement for campus construction</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 23 January 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Tunnelling begins on Scarborough Subway Extension</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 23 January 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>EllisDon&#x2019;s Fit Your Frame campaign aims to close safety vest gap</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ellisdon-s-fit-your-frame-campaign-aims-to-close-safety-vest-gap/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 20 January 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>IO, Pomerleau kick off development phase for WAHA redevelopment project</title>
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                <title>Building construction investment drops 1.4% in November</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 16 January 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 16 January 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Huron Central Railway receives funding for track rehabilitation</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 13 January 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario launches public consultations on budget, focused on transportation, jobs</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 13 January 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 12 January 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 11 January 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Hamilton uncovers another decades-old leak dumping sewage into Lake Ontario</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 11 January 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Building permit totals jump 14% in November</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/building-permit-totals-jump-14-in-november/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 10 January 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Flexible workplaces with work-life balance &#x27;win-win&#x27; for workers, employers: study</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 10 January 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>WDBA CEO resigns</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 10 January 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Labour market posts one last surprise for 2022, adds 104,000 jobs in December</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 09 January 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Lambton County broadband project receives federal-provincial funding</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 09 January 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/opp-working-to-determine-whether-to-investigate-greenbelt-development-plan/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/half-of-canadian-workers-to-seek-new-job-in-2023-in-hunt-for-better-pay-perks-poll/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 06 January 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>MPAC: Ontario property inventory grew by nearly $38B in &#x2018;22</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 06 January 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Piling work underway on Union Station south concourse</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/piling-work-underway-on-union-station-south-concourse/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 06 January 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Canfor extending temporary sawmill curtailments in B.C.</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 05 January 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CSA Group report studies impact of poorly fitting PPE on women</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 05 January 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>NOVA Chemicals reaches mechanical completion on two Sarnia projects</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 05 January 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds announce EMPP expansion</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 04 January 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>IESO report finds Ontario is well prepared to decarbonize its electricity grid</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ieso-report-finds-ontario-is-well-prepared-to-decarbonize-its-electricity-grid/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 04 January 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>New housing units planned for Kingston</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 04 January 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>5 senses? In fact, architects say there are 7 ways we perceive our environments</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 03 January 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Bruce Power wraps up successful year of work on MCR project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/bruce-power-wraps-up-successful-year-of-work-on-mcr-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 03 January 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CCPPP names new chair, board members for 2022&#x2013;23</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 03 January 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>An energy-efficient pathway to net-zero emissions needs national direction</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/an-energy-efficient-pathway-to-net-zero-emissions-needs-national-direction/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 30 December 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 30 December 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 29 December 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 28 December 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/mississauga-completes-55m-road-works-in-2022/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 20 December 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Toronto&#x27;s housing plan could take years to improve affordability for renters: experts</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/toronto-s-housing-plan-could-take-years-to-improve-affordability-for-renters-experts/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 20 December 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CHAR Technologies receives $11.3M to expand Thorold facility</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/char-technologies-receives-11-3m-to-expand-thorold-facility/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 19 December 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province announced $400M in OCIF funding for small communities</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-announced-400m-in-ocif-funding-for-small-communities/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 19 December 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Seasonal slowdowns begin to ease construction&#x2019;s labour strains</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/seasonal-slowdowns-begin-to-ease-construction-s-labour-strains/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 19 December 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>100 Queens Quay achieves LEED Platinum</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/100-queens-quay-achieves-leed-platinum/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 16 December 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario can eliminate natural gas electricity generation by 2050 at $400B cost: IESO</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-can-eliminate-natural-gas-electricity-generation-by-2050-at-400b-cost-ieso/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 16 December 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>WSIB announces service changes; province raises worker benefits</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/wsib-announces-service-changes-province-raises-worker-benefits/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 16 December 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Building construction investment holds steady in October</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/building-construction-investment-holds-steady-in-october/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 15 December 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>&#x27;High-risk&#x27; businesses in Ontario must have opioid antidote kits and training by June</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/high-risk-businesses-in-ontario-must-have-opioid-antidote-kits-and-training-by-june/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 15 December 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa LRT and the future of P3s</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ottawa-lrt-and-the-future-of-p3s/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 15 December 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>HOPA Ports, Max Aicher North America sign lease agreement for Hamilton waterfront lands</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/hopa-ports-max-aicher-north-america-sign-lease-agreement-for-hamilton-waterfront-lands/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 14 December 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>PCL launches solar division</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/pcl-launches-solar-division/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 14 December 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>RFQ released for QEW Garden City Skyway bridge twinning project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/rfq-released-for-qew-garden-city-skyway-bridge-twinning-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 14 December 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds, city, province commit to $1.5B worth of work at Bloor-Yonge Subway Station</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-city-province-commit-to-1-5b-worth-of-work-at-bloor-yonge-subway-station/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 13 December 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>London company fined $55,000 for 2021 site accident</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/london-company-fined-55-000-for-2021-site-accident/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 13 December 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Waterfront Toronto approves deal to develop land once slated for Sidewalk Labs</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/waterfront-toronto-approves-deal-to-develop-land-once-slated-for-sidewalk-labs/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 13 December 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario passes law boosting &#x27;strong mayor&#x27; powers in Toronto, Ottawa</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-passes-law-boosting-strong-mayor-powers-in-toronto-ottawa/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 12 December 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province commits $5M to tourism projects in North</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-commits-5m-to-tourism-projects-in-north/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 12 December 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>SMS Equipment breaks ground on Timmins facility</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/sms-equipment-breaks-ground-on-timmins-facility/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 12 December 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction work starts on ANMRC at Chalk River</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-work-starts-on-anmrc-at-chalk-river/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 09 December 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds approve Marathon Palladium Project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-approve-marathon-palladium-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 09 December 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ford to Crombie, mayors criticizing housing law: &#x27;Get on board&#x27; and &#x27;stop whining&#x27;</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ford-to-crombie-mayors-criticizing-housing-law-get-on-board-and-stop-whining/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 09 December 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CF starts construction on first Canadian residential rental</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cf-starts-construction-on-first-canadian-residential-rental/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 08 December 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Municipalities share in $505 million for transit funding</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/municipalities-share-in-505-million-for-transit-funding/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 08 December 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Report into Ottawa LRT failures says municipal megaprojects need better oversight</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/report-into-ottawa-lrt-failures-says-municipal-megaprojects-need-better-oversight/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 08 December 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Apprenticeship registrations, completions rebound in 2021</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/apprenticeship-registrations-completions-rebound-in-2021/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 07 December 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>London companies pay $90K in combined fines for 2020 workplace incident</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/london-companies-pay-90k-in-combined-fines-for-2020-workplace-incident/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 07 December 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario proposal puts wetlands at further risk: auditor, advocates</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-proposal-puts-wetlands-at-further-risk-auditor-advocates/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 07 December 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Declines in residential sector bring down permit values in October</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/declines-in-residential-sector-bring-down-permit-values-in-october/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 06 December 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>NOCA names new president and executive director</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/noca-names-new-president-and-executive-director/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 06 December 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Unemployment rate drops slightly to 5.1% in November, labour market still hot</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/unemployment-rate-drops-slightly-to-5-1-in-november-labour-market-still-hot/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 06 December 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction starts at Darlington SMR site</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-starts-at-darlington-smr-site/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 05 December 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 05 December 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/volkswagen-searching-in-canada-for-first-north-american-battery-factory-site/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 05 December 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CIMA&#x2B; announces acquisition of Durham Energy Specialist</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cima-announces-acquisition-of-durham-energy-specialist/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 02 December 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>IO, Ottawa Hospital issue RFP for Civic Campus project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/io-ottawa-hospital-issue-rfp-for-civic-campus-project/</link>
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                <title>Ontario to audit municipal funding gap due to housing law, pledges to cover shortfall</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-to-audit-municipal-funding-gap-due-to-housing-law-pledges-to-cover-shortfall/</link>
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                <title>&#x27;Egregious&#x27;: Public inquiry finds &#x27;deliberate malfeasance&#x27; plagued Ottawa LRT project</title>
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                <title>Ontario ignored its own experts in building Highway 413 and Bradford Bypass: AG</title>
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                <title>Kingfisher Lake First Nation comes online with energization of Wataynikaneyap Power Transmission Project</title>
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                <title>New approach announced for National Model Codes</title>
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                <title>Two submit proposals for Highway 3 widening project</title>
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                <title>Ontario increases funding subsidy supports for LTC home construction</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-increases-funding-subsidy-supports-for-ltc-home-construction/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 28 November 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Employment increases in October, but labour markets remain constrained</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/employment-increases-in-october-but-labour-markets-remain-constrained/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 25 November 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario expands dual credit programs for HS students</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-expands-dual-credit-programs-for-hs-students/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 25 November 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Statistics Canada says job vacancies rose 3.8 per cent in September</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/statistics-canada-says-job-vacancies-rose-3-8-per-cent-in-september/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 25 November 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CIB-funded project becomes the first to earn IREE certification</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cib-funded-project-becomes-the-first-to-earn-iree-certification/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cib-funded-project-becomes-the-first-to-earn-iree-certification/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 24 November 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa affordable housing projects receive $90M</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ottawa-affordable-housing-projects-receive-90m/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ottawa-affordable-housing-projects-receive-90m/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 24 November 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>PCL provides update on Rogers Centre renovation work</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/pcl-provides-update-on-rogers-centre-renovation-work/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 24 November 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>EllisDon Community Builders partners with Habitat for Humanity</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ellisdon-community-builders-partners-with-habitat-for-humanity/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 23 November 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Federal government updates CBTU training commitment</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/federal-government-updates-cbtu-training-commitment/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/federal-government-updates-cbtu-training-commitment/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 23 November 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>IO releases November P3 Market Update</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/io-releases-november-p3-market-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/io-releases-november-p3-market-update/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 23 November 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Black &amp; McDonald donates $100,000 to Durham College skilled trades centre</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/black-mcdonald-donates-100-000-to-durham-college-skilled-trades-centre/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 22 November 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds commit $800M to clean energy projects</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-commit-800m-to-clean-energy-projects/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 22 November 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario&#x2019;s Bill 23 proposes more homes built faster, but this comes at an environmental cost</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-s-bill-23-proposes-more-homes-built-faster-but-this-comes-at-an-environmental-cost/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 22 November 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Buttcon, Pomerleau chosen for VIA maintenance centre projects in Toronto and Montreal</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/buttcon-pomerleau-chosen-for-via-maintenance-centre-projects-in-toronto-and-montreal/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 21 November 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>C&#xF4;t&#xE9; completion costs could be as high as $1B: IAMGOLD</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cote-completion-costs-could-be-as-high-as-1b-iamgold/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cote-completion-costs-could-be-as-high-as-1b-iamgold/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 21 November 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>RESCON, partners release tower crane best practices guide</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/rescon-partners-release-tower-crane-best-practices-guide/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 21 November 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario commits $3.5M to PBCTCO training programs</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-commits-3-5m-to-pbctco-training-programs/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 18 November 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario housing bill to short municipalities by $5 billion: AMO</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-housing-bill-to-short-municipalities-by-5-billion-amo/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 18 November 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario Line RSSOM contract awarded, RFQs issued for work on north component</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-line-rssom-contract-awarded-rfqs-issued-for-work-on-north-component/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 18 November 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Four Ontario projects among 2022 CCPPP award winners</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/four-ontario-projects-among-2022-ccppp-award-winners/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 17 November 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario gives more &#x27;strong mayor&#x27; powers to Toronto, Ottawa</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-gives-more-strong-mayor-powers-to-toronto-ottawa/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 17 November 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>RA Centre in Ottawa receives $2M for energy retrofits</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ra-centre-in-ottawa-receives-2m-for-energy-retrofits/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ra-centre-in-ottawa-receives-2m-for-energy-retrofits/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 17 November 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds, cement association launch net zero roadmap</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-cement-association-launch-net-zero-roadmap/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 16 November 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa Community Housing receives $78 million for rental-unit construction</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ottawa-community-housing-receives-78-million-for-rental-unit-construction/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ottawa-community-housing-receives-78-million-for-rental-unit-construction/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 16 November 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Renovation boom continues even as project costs increase and interest rates rise</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/renovation-boom-continues-even-as-project-costs-increase-and-interest-rates-rise/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/renovation-boom-continues-even-as-project-costs-increase-and-interest-rates-rise/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 16 November 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction investment declines 0.6% in September, but rose 1% in Q3</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-investment-declines-0-6-in-september-but-rose-1-in-q3/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 15 November 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds fund transload facility at Port of Hamilton</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-fund-transload-facility-at-port-of-hamilton/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 15 November 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario projects improving deficits, but cautions economic uncertainty</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-projects-improving-deficits-but-cautions-economic-uncertainty/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 15 November 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Nuclear energy plays a key role in meeting Canada&#x2019;s net-zero goals</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/nuclear-energy-plays-a-key-role-in-meeting-canada-s-net-zero-goals/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 14 November 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>OPG sells Kipling lands for $200 million</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/opg-sells-kipling-lands-for-200-million/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 14 November 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province issues design RFP for 2&#x2B;1 highway</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-issues-design-rfp-for-2-1-highway/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 14 November 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>&#x27;There were no other options left:&#x27; Inside Ontario&#x27;s bid to end the education walkout</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/there-were-no-other-options-left-inside-ontario-s-bid-to-end-the-education-walkout/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 11 November 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Three shortlisted for CHEO 1Door4Care project &#x2014; November 2022</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/three-shortlisted-for-cheo-1door4care-project/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/three-shortlisted-for-cheo-1door4care-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 11 November 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Toronto could face &#x27;extreme&#x27; service cuts, tax hikes without financial aide: Tory</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/toronto-could-face-extreme-service-cuts-tax-hikes-without-financial-aide-tory/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 11 November 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Canada&#x2019;s hotel pipeline remains strong at the end of Q3</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/canada-s-hotel-pipeline-remains-strong-at-the-end-of-q3/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/canada-s-hotel-pipeline-remains-strong-at-the-end-of-q3/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 10 November 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction starts on Bradford Bypass</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-starts-on-bradford-bypass/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-starts-on-bradford-bypass/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 10 November 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario Transit Group wins $6B Ontario Line South Civil package</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-transit-group-wins-6b-ontario-line-south-civil-package/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 10 November 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario proposes to cut Greenbelt land for homes, add land elsewhere</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-proposes-to-cut-greenbelt-land-for-homes-add-land-elsewhere/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 09 November 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa Planning Committee OKs Dream LeBreton towers plan</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ottawa-planning-committee-oks-dream-lebreton-towers-plan/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 09 November 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province commits $1.5M for trades training in Thunder Bay</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-commits-1-5m-for-trades-training-in-thunder-bay/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 09 November 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>AECOM names Kirsten Watson as Canadian transit market sector leader</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/aecom-names-kirsten-watson-as-canadian-transit-market-sector-leader/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 08 November 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Broad union support for general strike unprecedented, labour experts say</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/broad-union-support-for-general-strike-unprecedented-labour-experts-say/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 08 November 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Meridian contributes $100k to Habitat tiny homes program</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/meridian-contributes-100k-to-habitat-tiny-homes-program/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 08 November 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Canadian economy posts a positive surprise, adds 108,000 jobs in October</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/canadian-economy-posts-a-positive-surprise-adds-108-000-jobs-in-october/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 07 November 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>OPG applies for licence to build Darlington SMR project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/opg-applies-for-licence-to-build-darlington-smr-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 07 November 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>SNC-Lavalin reports Q3 profit up compared with a year ago</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/snc-lavalin-reports-q3-profit-up-compared-with-a-year-ago/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 07 November 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction starts on Thunder Bay correctional complex</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-starts-on-thunder-bay-correctional-complex/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 04 November 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Operating engineers union urges province to back down on back-to-work legislation</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/operating-engineers-union-urges-province-to-back-down-on-back-to-work-legislation/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 04 November 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Permit values record largest-ever monthly drop in September</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/permit-values-record-largest-ever-monthly-drop-in-september/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 04 November 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction delays for Ottawa light rail extension add 17 months to part of project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-delays-for-ottawa-light-rail-extension-add-17-months-to-part-of-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 03 November 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Kitchener Heritage Committee OKs Boathouse plans</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/kitchener-heritage-committee-oks-boathouse-plans/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 03 November 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Porter, Ottawa airport authority announce $65M construction program</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/porter-ottawa-airport-authority-announce-65m-construction-program/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 03 November 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Building construction costs up in Q3, but increases are slowing</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/building-construction-costs-up-in-q3-but-increases-are-slowing/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 02 November 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CNL establishes partnership network for construction program</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cnl-establishes-partnership-network-for-construction-program/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 02 November 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Federal plan targets immigration to bring in skilled trades workers</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/federal-plan-targets-immigration-to-bring-in-skilled-trades-workers/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 02 November 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Bradford West Gwillimbury receives federal funding for school conversion</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/bradford-west-gwillimbury-receives-federal-funding-for-school-conversion/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 01 November 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Clean energy group calls on governments to adopt buy-clean procurement strategies</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/clean-energy-group-calls-on-governments-to-adopt-buy-clean-procurement-strategies/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 01 November 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Investment boom coming for energy sector as 2050 looms, experts say</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/investment-boom-coming-for-energy-sector-as-2050-looms-experts-say/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 01 November 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Bruce Power completes Unit 6 fuel channel installation</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/bruce-power-completes-unit-6-fuel-channel-installation/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 31 October 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Canadian economy grew 0.1% in August, continuing on path of modest growth</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/canadian-economy-grew-0-1-in-august-continuing-on-path-of-modest-growth/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 31 October 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Mine contracting and engineering company fined $110,000 for workplace injury</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/mine-contracting-and-engineering-company-fined-110-000-for-workplace-injury/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 31 October 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Aecon Group reports revenue growth of 14 per cent in Q3 results</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/aecon-group-reports-revenue-growth-of-14-per-cent-in-q3-results/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 28 October 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>FedNor contributes $6M to Northern Ontario businesses</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/fednor-contributes-6m-to-northern-ontario-businesses/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 28 October 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province makes decision on York Region sewage solution</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-makes-decision-on-york-region-sewage-solution/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 28 October 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Association of Municipalities of Ontario worries about housing bill impact</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/association-of-municipalities-of-ontario-worries-about-housing-bill-impact/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 27 October 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>EllisDon exec named among Canada&#x2019;s top 100 most powerful women</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ellisdon-exec-named-among-canada-s-top-100-most-powerful-women/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 27 October 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Tory vows to use strong-mayor powers to get new housing division operating fast</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/tory-vows-to-use-strong-mayor-powers-to-get-new-housing-division-operating-fast/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 27 October 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Federal government puts nearly $1B toward Ontario small nuclear project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/federal-government-puts-nearly-1b-toward-ontario-small-nuclear-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 26 October 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>GAGBC: More than 200 buildings registered under zero-carbon standard</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/gagbc-more-than-200-buildings-registered-under-zero-carbon-standard/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 26 October 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario set to reduce developer charges to spur new home construction</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-set-to-reduce-developer-charges-to-spur-new-home-construction/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 26 October 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CCA campaign calls for immigration reforms to fill construction job vacancies</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cca-campaign-calls-for-immigration-reforms-to-fill-construction-job-vacancies/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cca-campaign-calls-for-immigration-reforms-to-fill-construction-job-vacancies/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 25 October 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Chandos Construction to build Carleton Place hospital emergency department</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/chandos-construction-to-build-carleton-place-hospital-emergency-department/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/chandos-construction-to-build-carleton-place-hospital-emergency-department/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 25 October 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Housing, health care, economy top priorities as Ontario legislature resumes</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/housing-health-care-economy-top-priorities-as-ontario-legislature-resumes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/housing-health-care-economy-top-priorities-as-ontario-legislature-resumes/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 25 October 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>&#x27;Clinging to the middle&#x27;: Experts expect Tory headed to re-election in Toronto</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/clinging-to-the-middle-experts-expect-tory-headed-to-re-election-in-toronto/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 24 October 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Empty buildings consume more energy than you think</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/empty-buildings-consume-more-energy-than-you-think/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 24 October 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>PCL achieves LEED status on two GTA healthcare P3s</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/pcl-achieves-leed-status-on-two-gta-healthcare-p3s/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/pcl-achieves-leed-status-on-two-gta-healthcare-p3s/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 24 October 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction sees WSIB premiums drop 2.1% for &#x2018;23</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-sees-wsib-premiums-drop-2-1-for-23/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-sees-wsib-premiums-drop-2-1-for-23/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 21 October 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario proposes to double fines against unethical developers</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-proposes-to-double-fines-against-unethical-developers/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-proposes-to-double-fines-against-unethical-developers/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 21 October 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province invests in SW manufacturing companies</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-invests-in-sw-manufacturing-companies/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-invests-in-sw-manufacturing-companies/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 21 October 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Labour force shows summer contraction as construction activity increases</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/labour-force-shows-summer-contraction-as-construction-activity-increases/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 20 October 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province commits $6M to northwestern housing projects</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-commits-6m-to-northwestern-housing-projects/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 20 October 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Toronto crane count drops in Q3, but remains North America&#x2019;s highest</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/toronto-crane-count-drops-in-q3-but-remains-north-america-s-highest/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 20 October 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>AECO, RESCON receive CMHC funding for residential-development approvals technology</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/aeco-rescon-receive-cmhc-funding-for-residential-development-approvals-technology/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/aeco-rescon-receive-cmhc-funding-for-residential-development-approvals-technology/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 19 October 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Fairmount Properties hints at design plans for Grace Hospital site in Windsor</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/fairmount-properties-hints-at-design-plans-for-grace-hospital-site-in-windsor/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 19 October 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province introduces skilled trades careers fairs for youth</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-introduces-skilled-trades-careers-fairs-for-youth/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 19 October 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>BC growth leads August construction investment gains</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/bc-growth-leads-august-construction-investment-gains/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 18 October 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds open proposals to help equity-deserving groups get apprenticeship training</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-open-proposals-to-help-equity-deserving-groups-get-apprenticeship-training/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 18 October 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Nokia&#x27;s Canada expansion an effort to diversify away from Huawei, some experts say</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/nokia-s-canada-expansion-an-effort-to-diversify-away-from-huawei-some-experts-say/</link>
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                <title>Algoma Steel, Sault College partner on reforestation initiative</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/algoma-steel-sault-college-partner-on-reforestation-initiative/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 17 October 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>ArcelorMittal starts construction on Dofasco plant decarbonization project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/arcelormittal-starts-construction-on-dofasco-plant-decarbonization-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 17 October 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Vale announces official opening of $945M Copper Cliff Complex South Mine Project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/vale-announces-official-opening-of-945m-copper-cliff-complex-south-mine-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 17 October 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Kubota Canada opens Pickering headquarters</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/kubota-canada-opens-pickering-headquarters/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 14 October 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Niagara South Hospital RFP closes with two bidders</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/niagara-south-hospital-rfp-closes-with-two-bidders/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 14 October 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/rccao-identifies-three-infrastructure-priorities-in-pre-budget-submission/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 14 October 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction completed on Waterloo Region broadband projects</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-completed-on-waterloo-region-broadband-projects/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 13 October 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction starts on Seneca life sciences lab</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-starts-on-seneca-life-sciences-lab/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 13 October 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Clearing ports, adding skilled labour key to unblocking supply chain: report</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/clearing-ports-adding-skilled-labour-key-to-unblocking-supply-chain-report/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 12 October 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-employers-now-required-to-disclose-how-they-electronically-monitor-workers/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 12 October 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Toronto-based youth program earns provincial Skills Development funding</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/toronto-based-youth-program-earns-provincial-skills-development-funding/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 12 October 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/canadian-labour-market-still-tight-as-economy-sees-slight-bump-in-employment/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 11 October 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-starts-on-confederation-go-station/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 11 October 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>North Bay sets building permit record &#x2013; with another quarter of the year remaining</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 11 October 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario safety inspectors ratify agreement with TSSA, ending 11-week strike</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-safety-inspectors-ratify-agreement-with-tssa-ending-11-week-strike/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 10 October 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CIB finances retrofit for Kingston building</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cib-finances-retrofit-for-kingston-building/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 07 October 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Housing starts will fall below 2030 supply targets in Ont., Que. and B.C.: CMHC</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/housing-starts-will-fall-below-2030-supply-targets-in-ont-que-and-b-c-cmhc/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 07 October 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province commits $3.7M to Merit Ontario job bank</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-commits-3-7m-to-merit-ontario-job-bank/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 07 October 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Building permit values rise 12% in August</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/building-permit-values-rise-12-in-august/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 06 October 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>EllisDon pre-qualifies for latest THP P3</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ellisdon-pre-qualifies-for-latest-thp-p3/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 06 October 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>WRH hires Stantec as hospital PDC consultant</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/wrh-hires-stantec-as-hospital-pdc-consultant/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 06 October 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Adapting to climate change faster will save Canada billions, new analysis says</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/adapting-to-climate-change-faster-will-save-canada-billions-new-analysis-says/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 05 October 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Black &amp; McDonald to start early works for Yonge North subway extension</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/black-mcdonald-to-start-early-works-for-yonge-north-subway-extension/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 05 October 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Burlington starts construction on Skyway Community Centre</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/burlington-starts-construction-on-skyway-community-centre/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 05 October 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>RFP stage closes for THP hospital P3</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/rfp-stage-closes-for-thp-hospital-p3/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 04 October 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Toronto Hydro fined $200K for workplace fatality</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/toronto-hydro-fined-200k-for-workplace-fatality/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 04 October 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Why tech companies are opening new offices despite allowing remote, hybrid work</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/why-tech-companies-are-opening-new-offices-despite-allowing-remote-hybrid-work/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 04 October 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>RESCON proposes 15 steps to address Ontario&#x2019;s housing crisis</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/rescon-proposes-15-steps-to-address-ontario-s-housing-crisis/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 03 October 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/wave-of-retirement-hits-canadian-workforce-as-healthcare-education-lose-workers/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 03 October 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>What&#x2019;s next? Statistics Canada report looks at career pathways of people who discontinued their apprenticeships</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/what-s-next-statistics-canada-report-looks-at-career-pathways-of-people-who-discontinued-their-apprenticeships/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 03 October 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Access to capital among the barriers faced by Indigenous groups when it comes to major projects: Conference Board report</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/access-to-capital-among-the-barriers-faced-by-indigenous-groups-when-it-comes-to-major-projects-conference-board-report/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 30 September 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario looks to extend life of nuclear plant to power rising electricity demands</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-looks-to-extend-life-of-nuclear-plant-to-power-rising-electricity-demands/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 30 September 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>WSIB doubles HSEP rebates for smaller businesses in 2023</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/wsib-doubles-hsep-rebates-for-smaller-businesses-in-2023/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 30 September 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CIB aiming to fill &#x27;uncertainty gap&#x27; and accelerate zero-emission vehicle adoption</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cib-aiming-to-fill-uncertainty-gap-and-accelerate-zero-emission-vehicle-adoption/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 29 September 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario saving nearly $10 billion through Bill 124: FAO</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-saving-nearly-10-billion-through-bill-124-fao/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 29 September 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Thunder Bay Correctional Centre and Kenora Jail expansion projects reach substantial performance</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/thunder-bay-correctional-centre-and-kenora-jail-expansion-projects-reach-substantial-performance/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 29 September 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Canadian employers projecting 4.2% salary increase in 2023: survey</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/canadian-employers-projecting-4-2-salary-increase-in-2023-survey/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 28 September 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction of Peterborough community centre to start next month</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-of-peterborough-community-centre-to-start-next-month/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 28 September 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province announces construction start on Toronto LTC home</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-announces-construction-start-on-toronto-ltc-home/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 28 September 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Eglinton Crosstown LRT opening delayed again</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/eglinton-crosstown-lrt-opening-delayed-again/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 27 September 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Forum to focus on Indigenous roles in major construction projects</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/forum-to-focus-on-indigenous-roles-in-major-construction-projects/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 27 September 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario government investing $90 million in skilled trades programs</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-government-investing-90-million-in-skilled-trades-programs/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 27 September 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Hydro One to offer First Nations chance to invest in transmission projects</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/hydro-one-to-offer-first-nations-chance-to-invest-in-transmission-projects/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 26 September 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Inquest date into death of Ottawa construction worker announced</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/inquest-date-into-death-of-ottawa-construction-worker-announced/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 26 September 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Work-related COVID-19 claim costs will now impact WSIB premiums of individual schedule 1 employers</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/work-related-covid-19-claim-costs-will-now-impact-wsib-premiums-of-individual-schedule-1-employers/</link>
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                <title>Climate change effect on public transportation infrastructure to cost billions: FAO</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/climate-change-effect-on-public-transportation-infrastructure-to-cost-billions-fao/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 23 September 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Despite contractions, construction labour market conditions remain constrained</title>
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                <title>Five TD Centre towers earn WELL Gold certification</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 22 September 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/more-than-805-600-homes-unsuitable-for-the-number-of-people-living-there-statcan/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 22 September 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Tory makes transit a campaign focal point</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 22 September 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 21 September 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Job vacancies high again in Q2, with wage increases trailing CPI in many sectors</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 20 September 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 20 September 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Statistics Canada says wholesale sales down 0.6 per cent at $80.2B in July</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 19 September 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 16 September 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Kingston company delivers first multi-storey 3D printed building in North America</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/kingston-company-delivers-first-multi-storey-3d-printed-building-in-north-america/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 16 September 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>PCL celebrates SickKids&#x2019; topping off</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/pcl-celebrates-sickkids-topping-off/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 16 September 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds commit $3M to school upgrades in Big Grassy River First Nation</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-commit-3m-to-school-upgrades-in-big-grassy-river-first-nation/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 15 September 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Preferred proponent teams announced for two Ontario Line components</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/preferred-proponent-teams-announced-for-two-ontario-line-components/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 15 September 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Study confirms benefits of quality-based selection for design professionals</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/study-confirms-benefits-of-quality-based-selection-for-design-professionals/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 15 September 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Building construction investment edges up in July, reaches $21B</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/building-construction-investment-edges-up-in-july-reaches-21b/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 14 September 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>East Gwillimbury awards contract for active living plaza to Aquicon</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/east-gwillimbury-awards-contract-for-active-living-plaza-to-aquicon/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 14 September 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>SWIFT starts construction on broadband project for Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/swift-starts-construction-on-broadband-project-for-chippewas-of-nawash-unceded-first-nation/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 14 September 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Dispute over proposed development near Caledonia and Six Nations returns to court</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/dispute-over-proposed-development-near-caledonia-and-six-nations-returns-to-court/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 13 September 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Electra calls economics for Ontario EV battery plant &#x2018;compelling&#x2019;</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/electra-calls-economics-for-ontario-ev-battery-plant-compelling/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 13 September 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>FCM calls for national strategy to protect communities</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/fcm-calls-for-national-strategy-to-protect-communities/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 13 September 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Dream, Kilmer partnership selected for Spadina&#x2013;Front GO Station development</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/dream-kilmer-partnership-selected-for-spadina-front-go-station-development/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 12 September 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Job losses continue for third month, signalling economic slowdown</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/job-losses-continue-for-third-month-signalling-economic-slowdown/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 12 September 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>PCL announces senior leadership changes in Toronto</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/pcl-announces-senior-leadership-changes-in-toronto/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 12 September 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>LiUNA pension fund acquires stake in Ottawa&#x2019;s Inflector</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/liuna-pension-fund-acquires-stake-in-ottawa-s-inflector/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 09 September 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario gives Toronto, Ottawa &#x27;strong mayor&#x27; powers</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-gives-toronto-ottawa-strong-mayor-powers/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 09 September 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Toromont announces expansion plan for Bradford West Gwillimbury</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/toromont-announces-expansion-plan-for-bradford-west-gwillimbury/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 09 September 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>FPInnovations releases new design guide for tall timber structures</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/fpinnovations-releases-new-design-guide-for-tall-timber-structures/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 08 September 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Guelph and Wellington County offer cash to any business that can solve construction waste challenge</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/guelph-and-wellington-county-offer-cash-to-any-business-that-can-solve-construction-waste-challenge/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 08 September 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Pelham receives funding for zero-carbon library building</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/pelham-receives-funding-for-zero-carbon-library-building/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 08 September 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>IO, WAHA close RFP for Weeneebayko Health Authority redevelopment project</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/io-waha-close-rfp-for-weeneebayko-health-authority-redevelopment-project/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/io-waha-close-rfp-for-weeneebayko-health-authority-redevelopment-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 07 September 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>New green community infrastructure coming to Pickering</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/new-green-community-infrastructure-coming-to-pickering/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 07 September 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Renovation work closes on pre-war heritage building in Toronto</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/renovation-work-closes-on-pre-war-heritage-building-in-toronto/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 07 September 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Brantford workplace fatality leads to $125K fine for Vancouver company</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/brantford-workplace-fatality-leads-to-125k-fine-for-vancouver-company/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 06 September 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Port Windsor to move one million tonnes of aggregate for EV plant construction</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/port-windsor-to-move-one-million-tonnes-of-aggregate-for-ev-plant-construction/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 06 September 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Windsor receives funding for flood-protection project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/windsor-receives-funding-for-flood-protection-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 06 September 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Federal government to study rail service improvements in SW Ontario</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/federal-government-to-study-rail-service-improvements-in-sw-ontario/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 02 September 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Rules need change to keep international students in Canada and fill labour gaps: RBC</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/rules-need-change-to-keep-international-students-in-canada-and-fill-labour-gaps-rbc/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 02 September 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Slower housing activity pulls down July permit values</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/slower-housing-activity-pulls-down-july-permit-values/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 02 September 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Could Quebec&#x2019;s skills training model help solve Canada&#x2019;s labour shortage?</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/could-quebec-s-skills-training-model-help-solve-canada-s-labour-shortage/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 01 September 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>SWIFT announces construction on two broadband projects</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/swift-announces-construction-on-two-broadband-projects/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 01 September 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Toronto opens applications for Deep Retrofit Challenge</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/toronto-opens-applications-for-deep-retrofit-challenge/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 01 September 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Federal government says it will build 17,000 homes, pegs cost at $2 billion</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/federal-government-says-it-will-build-17-000-homes-pegs-cost-at-2-billion/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 31 August 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario must consult public, groups before expanding &#x27;strong mayor&#x27; powers: AMO</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-must-consult-public-groups-before-expanding-strong-mayor-powers-amo/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 31 August 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Safety inspector strike drags into week 6</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/safety-inspector-strike-drags-into-week-6/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 31 August 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>$20B needed to deploy &#x2018;adequate&#x2019; EV charging infrastructure: study</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/20b-needed-to-deploy-adequate-ev-charging-infrastructure-study/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 30 August 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Floods, drought, storms could cost Canada&#x27;s economy $139 billion by 2050: report</title>
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                <title>Three shortlisted for CHEO 1Door4Care project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/three-shortlisted-for-cheo-1door4care-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 30 August 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Markham, Stouffville projects share in $4M of federal funding</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/markham-stouffville-projects-share-in-4m-of-federal-funding/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 29 August 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Six Hamilton projects receive $3.6M in federal funding</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/six-hamilton-projects-receive-3-6m-in-federal-funding/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 29 August 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Wasaga Beach sells beachfront land to developers</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cca-buildforce-and-others-to-launch-apprenticeship-service-initiative/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 26 August 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Collingwood OKs Grain Terminals development proposal</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/collingwood-oks-grain-terminals-development-proposal/</link>
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                <title>Job vacancies exceed 1M again in June</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 26 August 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Algoma, Steelworkers settle</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 25 August 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/granite-reit-jll-launch-construction-of-industrial-centre-in-brantford/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 25 August 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Toronto, IO shortlist two for George Street project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/toronto-io-shortlist-two-for-george-street-project/</link>
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                <title>Avalon awards early-works contract for lithium pilot plant</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/avalon-awards-early-works-contract-for-lithium-pilot-plant/</link>
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                <title>Brookfield Infrastructure signs deal with Intel to help fund semiconductor factory</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/brookfield-infrastructure-signs-deal-with-intel-to-help-fund-semiconductor-factory/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 24 August 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/tory-promises-to-tackle-housing-shortage-if-re-elected-as-toronto-mayor/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 24 August 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Cargo volumes in Great Lakes &#x2013; St. Lawrence up in Q2</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cargo-volumes-in-great-lakes-st-lawrence-up-in-q2/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 23 August 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Developers break ground on Mississauga industrial project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/developers-break-ground-on-mississauga-industrial-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 23 August 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds looking for public input into Green Buildings Strategy</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-looking-for-public-input-into-green-buildings-strategy/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 23 August 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds announce $33 million for trades programs to support under-represented groups</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-announce-33-million-for-trades-programs-to-support-under-represented-groups/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 22 August 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario&#x2019;s deepening hydro mess</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-s-deepening-hydro-mess/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 22 August 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Wataynikaneyap Power completes first phase of massive northern power line project</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 22 August 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Labour markets constrict in July, with construction again reaching new milestones</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/labour-markets-constrict-in-july-with-construction-again-reaching-new-milestones/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 19 August 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 19 August 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Slowing inflation not enough to prevent September interest rate hike, economists say</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 19 August 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cmhc-reports-annual-pace-of-housing-starts-up-1-1-per-cent-in-july/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 18 August 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds fund Junction East feasibility study</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-fund-junction-east-feasibility-study/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 18 August 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Purolator opens massive Toronto sorting facility</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/purolator-opens-massive-toronto-sorting-facility/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 18 August 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Bruce Power awards $130M contract to BWXT</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/bruce-power-awards-130m-contract-to-bwxt/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 17 August 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>NWMO delays site selection decision to 2024</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/nwmo-delays-site-selection-decision-to-2024/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 17 August 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Scarborough fatality leads to $20K fine for supervisor</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/scarborough-fatality-leads-to-20k-fine-for-supervisor/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 17 August 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>BILD, OHBA outline plan to speed up Ontario housing construction</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/bild-ohba-outline-plan-to-speed-up-ontario-housing-construction/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 16 August 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Hamilton, Stouffville and Ayr housing projects receive $21M in federal, provincial funding</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/hamilton-stouffville-and-ayr-housing-projects-receive-21m-in-federal-provincial-funding/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 16 August 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Strong mayor powers to be expanded to more Ontario cities, Ford says</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/strong-mayor-powers-to-be-expanded-to-more-ontario-cities-ford-says/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 16 August 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Building construction investment rebounds in June</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/building-construction-investment-rebounds-in-june/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 15 August 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/compostable-products-manufacturer-greenlid-to-build-ontario-facility/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 15 August 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Stelco reports earnings growth in Q2, but warns lower prices will affect rest of year</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/stelco-reports-earnings-growth-in-q2-but-warns-lower-prices-will-affect-rest-of-year/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 15 August 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Bird Construction earns $14.1 million in Q2; construction revenue up year-over-year</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/bird-construction-earns-14-1-million-in-q2-construction-revenue-up-year-over-year/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 12 August 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>GVCA announces incoming president</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 12 August 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Second tunnel boring machine launches at Eglinton subway extension</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/second-tunnel-boring-machine-launches-at-eglinton-subway-extension/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 12 August 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>EllisDon hands over ownership of Thomson Centre at MGH</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ellisdon-hands-over-ownership-of-thomson-centre-at-mgh/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 11 August 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario introduces &#x27;strong mayor&#x27; legislation to speed up housing development</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-introduces-strong-mayor-legislation-to-speed-up-housing-development/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 11 August 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Use of unregulated drugs contributing to opioid toxicity deaths among construction workers</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/use-of-unregulated-drugs-contributing-to-opioid-toxicity-deaths-among-construction-workers/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 11 August 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ford throne speech says more can be done on health staffing; offers no new solutions</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ford-throne-speech-says-more-can-be-done-on-health-staffing-offers-no-new-solutions/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 10 August 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa&#x2019;s Ronald McDonald House earns $9M from feds</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 10 August 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Rescue crews recover two bodies from construction site trench collapse in Ajax</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/rescue-crews-recover-two-bodies-from-construction-site-trench-collapse-in-ajax/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 10 August 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario legislature resumes, Ted Arnott re-elected as Speaker</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-legislature-resumes-ted-arnott-re-elected-as-speaker/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 09 August 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>RESCON calls for immigration reform, enhanced trades system</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/rescon-calls-for-immigration-reform-enhanced-trades-system/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 09 August 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>RFP for Scarborough subway line stations contract closed</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/rfp-for-scarborough-subway-line-stations-contract-closed/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 09 August 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Hotel volume rises in Q2</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 08 August 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 08 August 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 04 August 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ayton contractor, supervisor enter guilty pleas relating to 2020 site fall</title>
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                <title>EllisDon names new SW Ontario operations manager</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 29 July 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Industry, academics partner on low-carbon concrete research project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/industry-academics-partner-on-low-carbon-concrete-research-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 29 July 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Martha George announces departure</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 29 July 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Canopy by Hilton Toronto Yorkville tops off</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/canopy-by-hilton-toronto-yorkville-tops-off/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 28 July 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds announce $2M for three Ontario energy retrofit projects</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-announce-2m-for-three-ontario-energy-retrofit-projects/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 28 July 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario Tech University to expand Oshawa campus</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-tech-university-to-expand-oshawa-campus/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 28 July 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Electra, MNO sign benefits agreement for Temiskaming Shores project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/electra-mno-sign-benefits-agreement-for-temiskaming-shores-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 27 July 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Water infrastructure grows, but more investments needed</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/water-infrastructure-grows-but-more-investments-needed/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 27 July 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Windsor housing projects receive $5M</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 27 July 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>AECOM selected for design role on Bradford water plant</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/aecom-selected-for-design-role-on-bradford-water-plant/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 26 July 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Concord contractor fined $125K for role in 2020 fatality</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/concord-contractor-fined-125k-for-role-in-2020-fatality/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 26 July 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction employment reaches new high in June, with other indicators pointing to tightening labour markets</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-employment-reaches-new-high-in-june-with-other-indicators-pointing-to-tightening-labour-markets/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 26 July 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds spend $2.3M on renovations to Canada Games Complex in Thunder Bay</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-spend-2-3m-on-renovations-to-canada-games-complex-in-thunder-bay/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 25 July 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Porsche breaks ground on Toronto Experience Centre</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/porsche-breaks-ground-on-toronto-experience-centre/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 25 July 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>WSIB announces partnership to deliver health care services in Algoma region</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/wsib-announces-partnership-to-deliver-health-care-services-in-algoma-region/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 25 July 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CIB announces $56M for U of T energy-retrofit projects</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cib-announces-56m-for-u-of-t-energy-retrofit-projects/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 22 July 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Federal government funds two EllisDon-led mass-timber research initiatives</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 22 July 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 22 July 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Englobe opens new Ottawa lab</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/englobe-opens-new-ottawa-lab/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 21 July 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds announce $12M in funding for tourism, community projects in Peterborough area</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-announce-12m-in-funding-for-tourism-community-projects-in-peterborough-area/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 21 July 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario planning to bring in &#x27;strong mayor&#x27; system for certain cities</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-planning-to-bring-in-strong-mayor-system-for-certain-cities/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 21 July 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Algoma Steel donates $1 million toward Sault Area Hospital facility</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/algoma-steel-donates-1-million-toward-sault-area-hospital-facility/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 20 July 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds open applications for NIF small projects stream</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-open-applications-for-nif-small-projects-stream/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 20 July 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-s-fiscal-watchdog-projects-smaller-deficit-due-to-lower-than-planned-spending/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 20 July 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Canadians are relocating for jobs amid steep inflation and low unemployment</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/canadians-are-relocating-for-jobs-amid-steep-inflation-and-low-unemployment/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 19 July 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>FCM, federal government issue $2.2M in funding for two Ontario communities</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/fcm-federal-government-issue-2-2m-in-funding-for-two-ontario-communities/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 19 July 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>GRT opens new bus maintenance facility</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/grt-opens-new-bus-maintenance-facility/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 19 July 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>$11M investment planned for Port of Windsor rail expansion</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/11m-investment-planned-for-port-of-windsor-rail-expansion/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 18 July 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ahmed Group plans new Mississauga rental project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ahmed-group-plans-new-mississauga-rental-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 18 July 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction starts on Wallace Emerson community project in Toronto</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-starts-on-wallace-emerson-community-project-in-toronto/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 18 July 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>3M survey shows broad support for skilled trades workers in Canada</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/3m-survey-shows-broad-support-for-skilled-trades-workers-in-canada/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 15 July 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Nexii announces $2B market valuation</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 14 July 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 14 July 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 13 July 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 13 July 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 13 July 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/costs-balloon-on-sudbury-arena-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 12 July 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Contractor, supervisor fined for 2020 site fall</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 11 July 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 07 July 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Building permit values rise by 2.2 percent in May</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-allocate-47m-to-climate-resilience-programs/</link>
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                <title>Remodelling the ivory tower to help solve the climate crisis</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/remodelling-the-ivory-tower-to-help-solve-the-climate-crisis/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 06 July 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CAGBC releases updated zero carbon standard</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 05 July 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction crews break ground on Oakville recreation and culture complex</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-commit-50m-to-green-infrastructure-projects-in-thunder-bay/</link>
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                <title>Kinross Gold making progress at Great Bear project in Ontario</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 04 July 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>$4M announced for nature centre construction in Bradford West Gwillimbury</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 30 June 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>OnTrack Alliance earns ISO 44001 certification for Union Station project</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 29 June 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>To reach affordability, 3.5 million more homes need to be built by 2030: CMHC</title>
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                <title>Waterloo community centre tapped for $3M retrofit</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/waterloo-community-centre-tapped-for-3m-retrofit/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 29 June 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ford says he&#x27;ll have an &#x27;aggressive&#x27; housing plan, will focus on vacant property</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 28 June 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Key construction employment metrics enter record territory in May</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/key-construction-employment-metrics-enter-record-territory-in-may/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 28 June 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Metrolinx opens design competition for joint corridor</title>
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                <title>Algoma Steel estimates size of spill to be as much as 1,250 litres</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ford-names-new-cabinet-with-jones-as-health-minister-and-a-role-for-his-nephew/</link>
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                <title>Canadore College plans $8.5M rec facility</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/canadore-college-plans-8-5m-rec-facility/</link>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 24 June 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Senators named preferred bidder for LeBreton Flats site as team eyes downtown arena</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/senators-named-preferred-bidder-for-lebreton-flats-site-as-team-eyes-downtown-arena/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/canadian-national-railway-making-new-investments-in-ontario-and-alberta/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 23 June 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Job vacancies hit record highs again in Q1</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 22 June 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa announces highlights of $700-million construction program</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 22 June 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Toronto launches pilot project build rental housing using mass-timber, other low-carbon materials</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/toronto-launches-pilot-project-build-rental-housing-using-mass-timber-other-low-carbon-materials/</link>
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                <title>Canadian employers willing to hire workers without direct experience, survey says</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 21 June 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 21 June 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario Premier Doug Ford&#x27;s new cabinet to be sworn in Friday</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-premier-doug-ford-s-new-cabinet-to-be-sworn-in-friday/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 21 June 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Algoma Steel paying first dividend as Q4 contributes to record fiscal-year results</title>
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                <title>Toronto Council OKs new light rail work</title>
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                <title>North Bay receives $26M for community recreation centre</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/unemployment-rate-falls-to-new-record-low-as-wages-ramp-up-statcan/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/durham-region-project-earns-public-works-award/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 10 June 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Matawa First Nations Management receives funding for phase two of Rapid Lynx broadband deployment</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/matawa-first-nations-management-receives-funding-for-phase-two-of-rapid-lynx-broadband-deployment/</link>
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                <title>Odd Burger announces plans to open 40 new Ontario locations</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/odd-burger-announces-plans-to-open-40-new-ontario-locations/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 10 June 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Electra updates construction progress on battery materials park</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/electra-updates-construction-progress-on-battery-materials-park/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 09 June 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Governor General&#x2019;s Medals in Architecture celebrate Canada&#x2019;s best</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/governor-general-s-medals-in-architecture-celebrate-canada-s-best/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 09 June 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Retailers renewed confidence in brick-and-mortar fuelling surge in commercial leases</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/retailers-renewed-confidence-in-brick-and-mortar-fuelling-surge-in-commercial-leases/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 09 June 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>FedNor contributes $8.7M to Northern Ontario tourism projects</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/fednor-contributes-8-7m-to-northern-ontario-tourism-projects/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 08 June 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>NWMO completes DGR demonstration</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 08 June 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>WSIB doubles HSEP rebates for small businesses</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/wsib-doubles-hsep-rebates-for-small-businesses/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 08 June 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Dongshin Motech to build supply plant near Windsor Airport</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/dongshin-motech-to-build-supply-plant-near-windsor-airport/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 07 June 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds invest $24 million toward rail infrastructure projects</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-invest-24-million-toward-rail-infrastructure-projects/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 07 June 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds provide $6M in funding for Ottawa rental building</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-provide-6m-in-funding-for-ottawa-rental-building/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 07 June 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Doug Ford pitches message of unity after securing second majority in Ontario</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/doug-ford-pitches-message-of-unity-after-securing-second-majority-in-ontario/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 06 June 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>RESCON, RCCAO congratulate Ford on election win</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/rescon-rccao-congratulate-ford-on-election-win/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 06 June 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Stellantis-LG say joint venture in Windsor to be called NextStar Energy, appoint CEO</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/stellantis-lg-say-joint-venture-in-windsor-to-be-called-nextstar-energy-appoint-ceo/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 06 June 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Building permit values drop in April</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/building-permit-values-drop-in-april/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 03 June 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario law allowing employees to disconnect from technology after hours kicks in</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-law-allowing-employees-to-disconnect-from-technology-after-hours-kicks-in/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 03 June 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario Progressive Conservatives to form second majority government</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-progressive-conservatives-to-form-second-majority-government/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 03 June 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Business group calls for electrification strategy</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/business-group-calls-for-electrification-strategy/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 02 June 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction among those sectors to add GDP output in March</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-among-those-sectors-to-add-gdp-output-in-march/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 02 June 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Slate purchases Stelco lands in Hamilton, intends to build industrial park</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/slate-purchases-stelco-lands-in-hamilton-intends-to-build-industrial-park/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 02 June 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Jamie McMillan to deliver CIQS keynote</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/jamie-mcmillan-to-deliver-ciqs-keynote/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 01 June 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario NDP propose cap-and-trade system; other parties differ on emission reductions</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-ndp-propose-cap-and-trade-system-other-parties-differ-on-emission-reductions/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 01 June 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Vale names EXP among consultants for overflow engineering contract</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/vale-names-exp-among-consultants-for-overflow-engineering-contract/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 01 June 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario workplace health and safety compliance initiatives in 2022&#x2013;23</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-workplace-health-and-safety-compliance-initiatives-in-2022-23/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 31 May 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Operating engineers union endorses Ford for re-election</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/operating-engineers-union-endorses-ford-for-re-election/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 31 May 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa announces $247 million to create 25,000 apprenticeship positions across Canada</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ottawa-announces-247-million-to-create-25-000-apprenticeship-positions-across-canada/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 31 May 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Carpenters ratify deal</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/carpenters-ratify-deal/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 30 May 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Skills Canada wraps up 2022 national competition</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/skills-canada-wraps-up-2022-national-competition/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 30 May 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Three Ontario colleges partner to launch a business degree for tradespeople</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/three-ontario-colleges-partner-to-launch-a-business-degree-for-tradespeople/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 30 May 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Job vacancies hit record high of more than 1 million in March: StatCan</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/job-vacancies-hit-record-high-of-more-than-1-million-in-march-statcan/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Labour market continues to tighten as construction prepares for a busy summer</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/labour-market-continues-to-tighten-as-construction-prepares-for-a-busy-summer/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>StatsCan: Canada&#x27;s road networks remained relatively unchanged</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/statscan-canada-s-road-networks-remained-relatively-unchanged/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/carpenters-set-to-vote-on-tentative-agreement-may-27/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-party-leaders-talk-climate-plans-in-aftermath-of-weekend-storm/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ricardo Certification named safety assessor for GO Expansion works</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ricardo-certification-named-safety-assessor-for-go-expansion-works/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>EllisDon commits to creating workplaces free from sexual harassment</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ellisdon-commits-to-creating-workplaces-free-from-sexual-harassment/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Future Skills Centre further funds project to attract under-represented groups to construction</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/future-skills-centre-further-funds-project-to-attract-under-represented-groups-to-construction/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/link2build-webinar-explores-myths-realities-of-new-ontario-workers-legislation/</link>
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                <title>Strike over: Operating Engineers ratify CBA</title>
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                <title>Thousands still without power after weekend storm that left at least nine dead</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/thousands-still-without-power-after-weekend-storm-that-left-at-least-nine-dead/</link>
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                <title>Anaergia to upgrade Petawawa Water Pollution Control Plant</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/anaergia-to-upgrade-petawawa-water-pollution-control-plant/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cci-report-warns-improvements-are-needed-to-ensure-canada-s-electricity-grid-can-support-net-zero/</link>
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                <title>CNL marks completion of Port Granby project</title>
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                <title>Block 2 design competition winner announced</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/block-2-design-competition-winner-announced/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Building construction investment again reaches $20B</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/building-construction-investment-again-reaches-20b/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Doug Ford nets another union endorsement, positions Ontario PCs as labour friendly</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/doug-ford-nets-another-union-endorsement-positions-ontario-pcs-as-labour-friendly/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Canada Post to open zero-carbon Scarborough facility</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/canada-post-to-open-zero-carbon-scarborough-facility/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Grimsby plans wastewater upgrades with infrastructure grant</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/grimsby-plans-wastewater-upgrades-with-infrastructure-grant/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Resilient infrastructure, faster disaster recovery needed to adapt to climate change</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/resilient-infrastructure-faster-disaster-recovery-needed-to-adapt-to-climate-change/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Carpenters remain on strike, no negotiations planned</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/carpenters-remain-on-strike-no-negotiations-planned/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Lessons from the U.S. on buying clean construction materials</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/lessons-from-the-u-s-on-buying-clean-construction-materials/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>WSP Global beats earnings expectations as it locks down large projects</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/wsp-global-beats-earnings-expectations-as-it-locks-down-large-projects/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/wsp-global-beats-earnings-expectations-as-it-locks-down-large-projects/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario leads hotel construction pipeline</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-leads-hotel-construction-pipeline/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario Tories tout accelerated transmission line projects to southwest</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-tories-tout-accelerated-transmission-line-projects-to-southwest/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-tories-tout-accelerated-transmission-line-projects-to-southwest/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>ORBA delivers election priorities document</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/orba-delivers-election-priorities-document/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Commons committee calls for CIB to be scrapped</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/commons-committee-calls-for-cib-to-be-scrapped/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/commons-committee-calls-for-cib-to-be-scrapped/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Hatch tapped for advisory role on pumped storage project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/hatch-tapped-for-advisory-role-on-pumped-storage-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Worker fatality leads to $150K fine for Welland company</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/worker-fatality-leads-to-150k-fine-for-welland-company/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction costs rise in Q1</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-costs-rise-in-q1/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Dagmar Construction awarded $62M contract for GO corridor expansion</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/dagmar-construction-awarded-62m-contract-for-go-corridor-expansion/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/dagmar-construction-awarded-62m-contract-for-go-corridor-expansion/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Hydro One, First Nations groups agree to partnership on key transmission line project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/hydro-one-first-nations-groups-agree-to-partnership-on-key-transmission-line-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ford pledges to restore Northlander passenger rail service, rebuild Highway 101</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ford-pledges-to-restore-northlander-passenger-rail-service-rebuild-highway-101/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ford-pledges-to-restore-northlander-passenger-rail-service-rebuild-highway-101/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Permit values drop 9% in March</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/permit-values-drop-9-in-march/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Procurement plans for Windsor hospital among the highlights in IO&#x2019;s latest Market Update document</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/procurement-plans-for-windsor-hospital-among-the-highlights-in-io-s-latest-market-update-document/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Highway 413 supported by majority of Ontarians, Labourers&#x2019; poll finds</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/highway-413-supported-by-majority-of-ontarians-labourers-poll-finds/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 09 May 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario NDP promise to build new hospital, expand another in Brampton</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-ndp-promise-to-build-new-hospital-expand-another-in-brampton/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 09 May 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Tunneling RFP issued for Eglinton subway extension</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/tunneling-rfp-issued-for-eglinton-subway-extension/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/tunneling-rfp-issued-for-eglinton-subway-extension/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 09 May 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>$38M in funding announced for community and recreation infrastructure projects</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/38m-in-funding-announced-for-community-and-recreation-infrastructure-projects/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Cost overruns, operating engineers&#x2019; strike wreaking havoc at C&#xF4;t&#xE9; mine project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cost-overruns-operating-engineers-strike-wreaking-havoc-at-cote-mine-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Strong lumber prices boost Canfor Q1 profits 25 per cent despite pulp losses</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/strong-lumber-prices-boost-canfor-q1-profits-25-per-cent-despite-pulp-losses/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario leaders kick off election campaign by debating proposed GTA highway</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-leaders-kick-off-election-campaign-by-debating-proposed-gta-highway/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario Liberals pledge to build, repair schools with $10 billion</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-liberals-pledge-to-build-repair-schools-with-10-billion/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Operating Engineers on strike; other trades continue working on deals</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/operating-engineers-on-strike-other-trades-continue-working-on-deals/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction begins on nitrile glove plant in London</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-begins-on-nitrile-glove-plant-in-london/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 04 May 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Intensity and persistence of supply chain disruptions surprised Bank of Canada</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/intensity-and-persistence-of-supply-chain-disruptions-surprised-bank-of-canada/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 04 May 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Toronto launches competition to fund emissions-reductions retrofits</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/toronto-launches-competition-to-fund-emissions-reductions-retrofits/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 04 May 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction Safety Week, 2022</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-safety-week-2022/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>EllisDon tapped to lead West Lincoln Memorial Hospital Redevelopment</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ellisdon-tapped-to-lead-west-lincoln-memorial-hospital-redevelopment/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds, Ontario invest $1B to retool Stellantis plants to make electric vehicles</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-ontario-invest-1b-to-retool-stellantis-plants-to-make-electric-vehicles/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Crews begin laying track on Ottawa&#x2019;s LRT extension</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/crews-begin-laying-track-on-ottawa-s-lrt-extension/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 02 May 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Lakehead researchers design, test and patent innovative mass timber connection</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/lakehead-researchers-design-test-and-patent-innovative-mass-timber-connection/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 02 May 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa Hospital Foundation launches $500M capital campaign</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ottawa-hospital-foundation-launches-500m-capital-campaign/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 02 May 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-budget-projects-larger-deficit-billions-for-infrastructure-ahead-of-election/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 29 April 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Professional engineers must soon participate in mandatory continuing education programs</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/professional-engineers-must-soon-participate-in-mandatory-continuing-education-programs/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 29 April 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Strong investment levels have helped to drive construction employment since September</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/strong-investment-levels-have-helped-to-drive-construction-employment-since-september/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 29 April 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Federal UTIP program pledges $7M for trades-training projects</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/federal-utip-program-pledges-7m-for-trades-training-projects/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 28 April 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>National Day of Mourning, 2022</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 28 April 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>New investing orders should make it simpler to deploy funds: Infrastructure Bank CEO</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/new-investing-orders-should-make-it-simpler-to-deploy-funds-infrastructure-bank-ceo/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 28 April 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/companies-are-mitigating-labour-shortages-with-automation-and-this-could-drastically-impact-workers/</link>
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                <title>Ontario Tories want to move WSIB head office to London from Toronto</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-tories-want-to-move-wsib-head-office-to-london-from-toronto/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 27 April 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province commits to $500M in school construction funding, and a new rapid delivery model</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-commits-to-500m-in-school-construction-funding-and-a-new-rapid-delivery-model/</link>
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                <title>EllisDon consortium confirmed for Thunder Bay Correctional Complex project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ellisdon-consortium-confirmed-for-thunder-bay-correctional-complex-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 26 April 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Hamilton contractor selected for Algoma build</title>
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                <title>Province provides $12M for mechanical trades training</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-provides-12m-for-mechanical-trades-training/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 26 April 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Bill 88 Passes. Here&#x2019;s What It Means for Ontario Employers</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/bill-88-passes-here-s-what-it-means-for-ontario-employers/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/bill-88-passes-here-s-what-it-means-for-ontario-employers/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 25 April 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>RFP issued for Peter Gilgan Mississauga hospital project</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/rfp-issued-for-peter-gilgan-mississauga-hospital-project/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/rfp-issued-for-peter-gilgan-mississauga-hospital-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 25 April 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Sault College to build engineering facility</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/sault-college-to-build-engineering-facility/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/sault-college-to-build-engineering-facility/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 25 April 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Amazon opens Hamilton robotics fulfilment centre, announces plans for four more facilities</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/amazon-opens-hamilton-robotics-fulfilment-centre-announces-plans-for-four-more-facilities/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 22 April 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Eastern Ontario transport plan calls for Hwy 417 widening in Ottawa</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/eastern-ontario-transport-plan-calls-for-hwy-417-widening-in-ottawa/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/eastern-ontario-transport-plan-calls-for-hwy-417-widening-in-ottawa/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 22 April 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Toronto keeps crane capital crown</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/toronto-keeps-crane-capital-crown/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/toronto-keeps-crane-capital-crown/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 22 April 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Alamos Gold breaks ground on Island Gold Mine expansion</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/alamos-gold-breaks-ground-on-island-gold-mine-expansion/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/alamos-gold-breaks-ground-on-island-gold-mine-expansion/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 21 April 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Amico-led consortium wins Grandview Kids redevelopment contract</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/amico-led-consortium-wins-grandview-kids-redevelopment-contract/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/amico-led-consortium-wins-grandview-kids-redevelopment-contract/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 21 April 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario PCs intend to raise injured workers&#x27; compensation if re-elected</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-pcs-intend-to-raise-injured-workers-compensation-if-re-elected/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-pcs-intend-to-raise-injured-workers-compensation-if-re-elected/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 21 April 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Niagara College, homebuilders to lead drywall, roofing training program</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/niagara-college-homebuilders-to-lead-drywall-roofing-training-program/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/niagara-college-homebuilders-to-lead-drywall-roofing-training-program/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 20 April 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province awards major GO expansion project to Aecon-led group</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-awards-major-go-expansion-project-to-aecon-led-group/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-awards-major-go-expansion-project-to-aecon-led-group/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 20 April 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Unions look for details on federal budget pledge to ease access to training funding</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/unions-look-for-details-on-federal-budget-pledge-to-ease-access-to-training-funding/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 20 April 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Algoma Steel names new CEO; Michael Garcia to take over from Michael McQuade June 1</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/algoma-steel-names-new-ceo-michael-garcia-to-take-over-from-michael-mcquade-june-1/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 19 April 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Chatham-Kent construction training program receives provincial grant</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/chatham-kent-construction-training-program-receives-provincial-grant/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/chatham-kent-construction-training-program-receives-provincial-grant/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 19 April 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds, province announce funding for 144 water-infrastructure projects</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-province-announce-funding-for-144-water-infrastructure-projects/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-province-announce-funding-for-144-water-infrastructure-projects/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 19 April 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>First Nations start process to build Ring of Fire road</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/first-nations-start-process-to-build-ring-of-fire-road/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/first-nations-start-process-to-build-ring-of-fire-road/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 18 April 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ford pledges support for $1B worth of work at Scarborough Health Network</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ford-pledges-support-for-1b-worth-of-work-at-scarborough-health-network/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ford-pledges-support-for-1b-worth-of-work-at-scarborough-health-network/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 18 April 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Sudbury updates Event Centre procurement to progressive design-build model</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/sudbury-updates-event-centre-procurement-to-progressive-design-build-model/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/sudbury-updates-event-centre-procurement-to-progressive-design-build-model/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 18 April 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction investment reaches record $20B in February</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-investment-reaches-record-20b-in-february/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 14 April 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province, WSIB launch occupational illness system review</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-wsib-launch-occupational-illness-system-review/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-wsib-launch-occupational-illness-system-review/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 14 April 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Teranorth Construction awarded $107M contract for Highway 11/17 twinning</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/teranorth-construction-awarded-107m-contract-for-highway-11-17-twinning/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/teranorth-construction-awarded-107m-contract-for-highway-11-17-twinning/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 14 April 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Budget 2022 &#x2018;missed the mark&#x2019; on infrastructure programming: CCA</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/budget-2022-missed-the-mark-on-infrastructure-programming-cca/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/budget-2022-missed-the-mark-on-infrastructure-programming-cca/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 13 April 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>NWMO completes borehole drilling for nuclear storage site</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/nwmo-completes-borehole-drilling-for-nuclear-storage-site/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/nwmo-completes-borehole-drilling-for-nuclear-storage-site/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 13 April 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province commits to skilled trades training centre in Strathroy</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-commits-to-skilled-trades-training-centre-in-strathroy/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-commits-to-skilled-trades-training-centre-in-strathroy/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 12 April 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Tunneling work starts on Eglinton subway extension</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/tunneling-work-starts-on-eglinton-subway-extension/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/tunneling-work-starts-on-eglinton-subway-extension/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 12 April 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Waste Connections to invest $50M in Chatham RNG facility</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/waste-connections-to-invest-50m-in-chatham-rng-facility/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/waste-connections-to-invest-50m-in-chatham-rng-facility/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 12 April 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CBTU hails mobility tax deduction for trades workers</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cbtu-hails-mobility-tax-deduction-for-trades-workers/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cbtu-hails-mobility-tax-deduction-for-trades-workers/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 11 April 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Jobless rate falls to record low as economy adds 72,500 jobs in March, StatCan says</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/jobless-rate-falls-to-record-low-as-economy-adds-72-500-jobs-in-march-statcan-says/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/jobless-rate-falls-to-record-low-as-economy-adds-72-500-jobs-in-march-statcan-says/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 11 April 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Niagara Falls tapped for green-hydrogen production facility</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/niagara-falls-tapped-for-green-hydrogen-production-facility/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/niagara-falls-tapped-for-green-hydrogen-production-facility/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 11 April 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Budget 2022: Housing supply gets $10B boost; Feds add measures to curb speculation</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/budget-2022-housing-supply-gets-10b-boost-feds-add-measures-to-curb-speculation/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/budget-2022-housing-supply-gets-10b-boost-feds-add-measures-to-curb-speculation/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 08 April 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>It&#x2019;s time for the Canada Infrastructure Bank to reclaim its public purpose</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/it-s-time-for-the-canada-infrastructure-bank-to-reclaim-its-public-purpose/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/it-s-time-for-the-canada-infrastructure-bank-to-reclaim-its-public-purpose/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 08 April 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Toronto approves plan to streamline office footprint</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/toronto-approves-plan-to-streamline-office-footprint/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/toronto-approves-plan-to-streamline-office-footprint/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 08 April 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>&#x27;Nation-building&#x27; investments in electricity grid needed to reach net-zero: Experts</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/nation-building-investments-in-electricity-grid-needed-to-reach-net-zero-experts/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/nation-building-investments-in-electricity-grid-needed-to-reach-net-zero-experts/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 07 April 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province announces two key hospital investments</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-announces-two-key-hospital-investments/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-announces-two-key-hospital-investments/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 07 April 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Three pre-qualified for WAHA redevelopment project</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/three-pre-qualified-for-waha-redevelopment-project/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/three-pre-qualified-for-waha-redevelopment-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 07 April 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Brennan Paving &amp; Construction to build Bradford Bypass bridge</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/brennan-paving-construction-to-build-bradford-bypass-bridge/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/brennan-paving-construction-to-build-bradford-bypass-bridge/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 06 April 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Building permit values surge to record monthly total</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/building-permit-values-surge-to-record-monthly-total/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/building-permit-values-surge-to-record-monthly-total/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 06 April 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Federal, Ontario governments invest $259M each in GM for Oshawa, CAMI facilities</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/federal-ontario-governments-invest-259m-each-in-gm-for-oshawa-cami-facilities/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 06 April 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CIB commits $100M to Johnson Controls retrofit program</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cib-commits-100m-to-johnson-controls-retrofit-program/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cib-commits-100m-to-johnson-controls-retrofit-program/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 05 April 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ford announces $21M funding to expand health services in Brampton hospitals</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ford-announces-21m-funding-to-expand-health-services-in-brampton-hospitals/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ford-announces-21m-funding-to-expand-health-services-in-brampton-hospitals/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 05 April 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province prioritizes five electricity-transmission projects in southwest</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-prioritizes-five-electricity-transmission-projects-in-southwest/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 05 April 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>EllisDon consortium to lead Thunder Bay corrections complex P3</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ellisdon-consortium-to-lead-thunder-bay-corrections-complex-p3/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 04 April 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Invest Ontario supports new biomanufacturing facility in Hamilton</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/invest-ontario-supports-new-biomanufacturing-facility-in-hamilton/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 04 April 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province commits to hospital investments</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-commits-to-hospital-investments/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 04 April 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Engineering services revenues climb in 2020, despite difficult year: StatsCan</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/engineering-services-revenues-climb-in-2020-despite-difficult-year-statscan/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 01 April 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Highway 17 twinning contract awarded to Kenora firm</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/highway-17-twinning-contract-awarded-to-kenora-firm/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/highway-17-twinning-contract-awarded-to-kenora-firm/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 01 April 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Magna plans $50M Chatham plant expansion</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/magna-plans-50m-chatham-plant-expansion/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 01 April 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Coco Paving earns $50,000 from Enbridge for energy-efficiency upgrades</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/coco-paving-earns-50-000-from-enbridge-for-energy-efficiency-upgrades/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 31 March 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario government introduces bill meant to increase housing supply</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-government-introduces-bill-meant-to-increase-housing-supply/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 31 March 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Timmins companies share in $700K for expansion funding</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/timmins-companies-share-in-700k-for-expansion-funding/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 31 March 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Dufferin chosen for Pearson airport rehabilitation</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/dufferin-chosen-for-pearson-airport-rehabilitation/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 30 March 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Employment gains widespread in February as construction adds workers for the first time in six months</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/employment-gains-widespread-in-february-as-construction-adds-workers-for-the-first-time-in-six-months/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 30 March 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Meta to hire 2,500 in Canadian roles, create Toronto engineering hub</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/meta-to-hire-2-500-in-canadian-roles-create-toronto-engineering-hub/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 30 March 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>2020 construction codes released</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/2020-construction-codes-released/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 29 March 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction begins on new Toronto subway line</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-begins-on-new-toronto-subway-line/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 29 March 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>LTC homes in Hamilton-Niagara, Markham receive provincial funding</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ltc-homes-in-hamilton-niagara-markham-receive-provincial-funding/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 29 March 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Algoma Steel expects Q4 shipments to be down compared with Q3</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/algoma-steel-expects-q4-shipments-to-be-down-compared-with-q3/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 28 March 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>North America Construction awarded Erin wastewater treatment plant project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/north-america-construction-awarded-erin-wastewater-treatment-plant-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 28 March 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa Hospital receives $29M planning grant from province</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ottawa-hospital-receives-29m-planning-grant-from-province/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 28 March 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Saint Paul University receives nearly $7M for facility renovations</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/saint-paul-university-receives-nearly-7m-for-facility-renovations/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 25 March 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Springer Aerospace receives provincial funds to build hangar, buy equipment</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/springer-aerospace-receives-provincial-funds-to-build-hangar-buy-equipment/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 25 March 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Woodbine Entertainment to provide land for soccer stadium, training facility</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/woodbine-entertainment-to-provide-land-for-soccer-stadium-training-facility/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 25 March 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Contractors looking to fill 69,000 jobs: StatsCan</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/contractors-looking-to-fill-69-000-jobs-statscan/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 24 March 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Electric vehicle battery plant to be built in Windsor</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/electric-vehicle-battery-plant-to-be-built-in-windsor/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 24 March 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province increases spending on pre-apprenticeship programs</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-increases-spending-on-pre-apprenticeship-programs/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 24 March 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction progresses on Electra solvent plant</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-progresses-on-electra-solvent-plant/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-progresses-on-electra-solvent-plant/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 23 March 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>IO, CHEO issue RFQ for 1Door4Care project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/io-cheo-issue-rfq-for-1door4care-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 23 March 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Workers back on the job after CP Rail and union agree to final arbitration</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/workers-back-on-the-job-after-cp-rail-and-union-agree-to-final-arbitration/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 23 March 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Billy Bishop airport receives federal funding boost</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/billy-bishop-airport-receives-federal-funding-boost/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 22 March 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Coroner&#x27;s inquest to examine 2018 death of man fatally injured at construction site</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/coroner-s-inquest-to-examine-2018-death-of-man-fatally-injured-at-construction-site/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 22 March 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Dealing with peak retirements may be construction&#x2019;s greatest challenge: BuildForce</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/dealing-with-peak-retirements-may-be-construction-s-greatest-challenge-buildforce/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 22 March 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Bruce Power to start Unit 3 replacement work next year</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/bruce-power-to-start-unit-3-replacement-work-next-year/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 21 March 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Conductors, engineers on picket line as CP Rail, union can&#x27;t reach deal</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/conductors-engineers-on-picket-line-as-cp-rail-union-can-t-reach-deal/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 21 March 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Metrolinx issues business case for Beamsville GO station</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/metrolinx-issues-business-case-for-beamsville-go-station/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 21 March 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Maple Reinders, Bird joint venture selected for Barrie wastewater IPD project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/maple-reinders-bird-joint-venture-selected-for-barrie-wastewater-ipd-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 18 March 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province announces LTC funding in Mississauga and Toronto</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-announces-ltc-funding-in-mississauga-and-toronto/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 18 March 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Walmart creating global tech hub in Toronto, part of $3.5-billion investment</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/walmart-creating-global-tech-hub-in-toronto-part-of-3-5-billion-investment/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 18 March 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Canada, Ontario commit millions for Honda plant upgrades to manufacture hybrid cars</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/canada-ontario-commit-millions-for-honda-plant-upgrades-to-manufacture-hybrid-cars/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 17 March 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario to require 72,000 workers by 2027: BuildForce</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-to-require-72-000-workers-by-2027-buildforce/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 17 March 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Stantec chosen for Mississauga Hospital design</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/stantec-chosen-for-mississauga-hospital-design/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 17 March 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>OPG awards site prep works contract for Darlington SMR site</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/opg-awards-site-prep-works-contract-for-darlington-smr-site/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 16 March 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province announces funding for 2,300 LTC beds in Toronto</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-announces-funding-for-2-300-ltc-beds-in-toronto/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 16 March 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province commits $13M to electrical training and apprenticeships</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-commits-13m-to-electrical-training-and-apprenticeships/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 16 March 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Building construction investment adds 3.4% in January</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/building-construction-investment-adds-3-4-in-january/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 15 March 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-journeypersons-reported-high-incomes-and-low-mobility-in-2019/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 15 March 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>MDA reveals details of space robotics centre in Brampton</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/mda-reveals-details-of-space-robotics-centre-in-brampton/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 15 March 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Braeside company fined $60K for a fall that led to a worker&#x2019;s death</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/braeside-company-fined-60k-for-a-fall-that-led-to-a-worker-s-death/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 14 March 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Economy adds 337,000 jobs in February, unemployment rate falls to pre-pandemic level</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/economy-adds-337-000-jobs-in-february-unemployment-rate-falls-to-pre-pandemic-level/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 14 March 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>LTC homes in London, Timmins and Sarnia receive provincial cash</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ltc-homes-in-london-timmins-and-sarnia-receive-provincial-cash/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 14 March 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CCA elects Brendan Nobes as board chair</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cca-elects-brendan-nobes-as-board-chair/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 11 March 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds ask for proposals for high-frequency rail project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-ask-for-proposals-for-high-frequency-rail-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 11 March 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario plan for GTA transportation includes &#x27;conceptual&#x27; transit lines, new highways</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-plan-for-gta-transportation-includes-conceptual-transit-lines-new-highways/</link>
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                <title>Diageo to build carbon neutral Crown Royal distillery in Ontario</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/diageo-to-build-carbon-neutral-crown-royal-distillery-in-ontario/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 10 March 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province provides $2.5 million for expansions to Brant and Brantford hospitals</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-provides-2-5-million-for-expansions-to-brant-and-brantford-hospitals/</link>
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                <title>Vaughan company fined $75,000 for on-site fall</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 10 March 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>EllisDon team to build new West Lincoln hospital</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ellisdon-team-to-build-new-west-lincoln-hospital/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 09 March 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>OCS report: contractors optimistic heading in 2022</title>
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                <title>Ontario updates elementary science curriculum</title>
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                <title>Building permit values drop in January</title>
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                <title>PCL completes Ontario&#x27;s first Accelerated Build LTC home project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/pcl-completes-ontario-s-first-accelerated-build-ltc-home-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 08 March 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Sudbury treatment facility gets $2.5M for expansion</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/sudbury-treatment-facility-gets-2-5m-for-expansion/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 08 March 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds invest $250K toward proposed EV battery park</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-invest-250k-toward-proposed-ev-battery-park/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 07 March 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>SNC-Lavalin at a net loss after pandemic stalls major projects</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/snc-lavalin-at-a-net-loss-after-pandemic-stalls-major-projects/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 07 March 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Three Mississauga transit projects receive $675M in funding</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/three-mississauga-transit-projects-receive-675m-in-funding/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 07 March 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Aecon reports lower fourth-quarter profit</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/aecon-reports-lower-fourth-quarter-profit/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 04 March 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds open call for SPF fund proposals</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-open-call-for-spf-fund-proposals/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 04 March 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Mental health centre to be built in Ontario for first responders</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/mental-health-centre-to-be-built-in-ontario-for-first-responders/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 04 March 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Amico-led team selected to lead Grandview Kids P3 project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/amico-led-team-selected-to-lead-grandview-kids-p3-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 03 March 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Gordie Howe bridge prompts calls to Buy Canadian</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/gordie-howe-bridge-prompts-calls-to-buy-canadian/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 03 March 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Sault Ste. Marie asphalt producer receives $1M in provincial funding</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/sault-ste-marie-asphalt-producer-receives-1m-in-provincial-funding/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 03 March 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>EllisDon P3 team chosen for GO Expansion work at Lakeshore West</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ellisdon-p3-team-chosen-for-go-expansion-work-at-lakeshore-west/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 02 March 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Hot housing market drives 2021 economic growth</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/hot-housing-market-drives-2021-economic-growth/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 02 March 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Naloxone kits soon to be mandatory on construction sites</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/naloxone-kits-soon-to-be-mandatory-on-construction-sites/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 02 March 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Non-residential capital spending expected to hit record high in &#x2018;22</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/non-residential-capital-spending-expected-to-hit-record-high-in-22/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 01 March 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>SNC-Lavalin subsidiary nets $13M contract for nuclear design work</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/snc-lavalin-subsidiary-nets-13m-contract-for-nuclear-design-work/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 01 March 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Steel, cement and aggregate made up half of Toronto&#x2019;s port volume in &#x2018;21</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/steel-cement-and-aggregate-made-up-half-of-toronto-s-port-volume-in-21/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 01 March 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CHBA project receives $4M in federal funding</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/chba-project-receives-4m-in-federal-funding/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 28 February 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario puts $250K toward proposed EV battery production lines</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-puts-250k-toward-proposed-ev-battery-production-lines/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 28 February 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province to introduce legislation to attract skilled workers</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-to-introduce-legislation-to-attract-skilled-workers/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 28 February 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Aecon-led consortium tapped as first negotiations proponent for part of GO Expansion program</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/aecon-led-consortium-tapped-as-first-negotiations-proponent-for-part-of-go-expansion-program/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 25 February 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario&#x27;s labour market rebounds to pre-pandemic levels but recovery uneven: report</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-s-labour-market-rebounds-to-pre-pandemic-levels-but-recovery-uneven-report/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 25 February 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario to mandate disclosure of employee electronic surveillance</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-to-mandate-disclosure-of-employee-electronic-surveillance/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 25 February 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CCA welcomes delegates back to first annual conference in two years</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cca-welcomes-delegates-back-to-first-annual-conference-in-two-years/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 24 February 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>RESCON outlines requests in pre-budget submission</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/rescon-outlines-requests-in-pre-budget-submission/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 24 February 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Stelco closes book on record year with $513M Q4 profit as steel prices boost revenues</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/stelco-closes-book-on-record-year-with-513m-q4-profit-as-steel-prices-boost-revenues/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 24 February 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Hope is to start construction on Toronto esports/entertainment venue in October</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/hope-is-to-start-construction-on-toronto-esports-entertainment-venue-in-october/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 23 February 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario invests $5 million in SW businesses&#x2019; expansion plans</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-invests-5-million-in-sw-businesses-expansion-plans/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 23 February 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>WSN receives funding to develop mental health resources</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/wsn-receives-funding-to-develop-mental-health-resources/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 23 February 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction employment declined in January, but remains well up from 2021 levels</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-employment-declined-in-january-but-remains-well-up-from-2021-levels/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 22 February 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Excavator incident leads to fine for Goodwood company</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/excavator-incident-leads-to-fine-for-goodwood-company/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 22 February 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds commit nearly $11M for northern Ontario community projects</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-commit-nearly-11m-for-northern-ontario-community-projects/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 22 February 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>&#x2018;Vertical school&#x2019; in a Toronto condo raises questions about public-private education partnerships</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/vertical-school-in-a-toronto-condo-raises-questions-about-public-private-education-partnerships/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 21 February 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>AECOM awarded contract for Highway 6 South EA work</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/aecom-awarded-contract-for-highway-6-south-ea-work/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 18 February 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Colliers hired as project managers on Children&#x2019;s Treatment Centre of Chatham-Kent facility</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/colliers-hired-as-project-managers-on-children-s-treatment-centre-of-chatham-kent-facility/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 18 February 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/doctors-group-proposes-ontario-fund-new-surgical-centres-to-catch-up-on-procedures/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 18 February 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Gilgan Foundation makes $105M donation in support of Mississauga hospital projects</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/gilgan-foundation-makes-105m-donation-in-support-of-mississauga-hospital-projects/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 17 February 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Work kicks off on Darlington Unit 1 refurbishment</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/work-kicks-off-on-darlington-unit-1-refurbishment/</link>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 17 February 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/brampton-company-fined-125k-for-injury-to-crane-operator/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 16 February 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/waterfront-toronto-names-new-partners-for-land-sidewalks-labs-intended-to-build-on/</link>
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                <title>Cambridge awards recreation complex design contract to Colliers</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cambridge-awards-recreation-complex-design-contract-to-colliers/</link>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 15 February 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Canada ranks third in the world in LEED adoption: CaGBC</title>
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                <title>Durham Region to pilot recycled materials in road construction</title>
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                <title>Injury leads to $85,000-fine for Vaughan contractor</title>
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                <title>Building construction investment rises again</title>
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                <title>Green buildings can boost productivity, well-being and health of workers</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/green-buildings-can-boost-productivity-well-being-and-health-of-workers/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 11 February 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>RFQ issued for final CAMH redevelopment project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/rfq-issued-for-final-camh-redevelopment-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 11 February 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Canada&#x2019;s hotel pipeline slows in Q4</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/canada-s-hotel-pipeline-slows-in-q4/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 10 February 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds, province support mass-timber bridge replacement</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-province-support-mass-timber-bridge-replacement/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 10 February 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>RFP issued for Scarborough subway extension stations, rail and systems</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/rfp-issued-for-scarborough-subway-extension-stations-rail-and-systems/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 10 February 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>LANDinc awarded contract to design public realm at Ontario Place</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/landinc-awarded-contract-to-design-public-realm-at-ontario-place/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 09 February 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario housing task force recommends ways to boost supply</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-housing-task-force-recommends-ways-to-boost-supply/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 09 February 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province to help fund construction of Parry Sound concrete plant</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-to-help-fund-construction-of-parry-sound-concrete-plant/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 09 February 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction prices record slower rise in Q4, but record rises in &#x2019;21 overall</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-prices-record-slower-rise-in-q4-but-record-rises-in-21-overall/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 08 February 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>EllisDon and DIALOG file for patent for timber floor system</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ellisdon-and-dialog-file-for-patent-for-timber-floor-system/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 08 February 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>IBI Group co-founder passes away</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 08 February 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>AECOM wins design contract for Burlington Canal Lift Bridge</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/aecom-wins-design-contract-for-burlington-canal-lift-bridge/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 07 February 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Bruce County appoints new director of transportation and environmental services</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/bruce-county-appoints-new-director-of-transportation-and-environmental-services/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 07 February 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Jury issues recommendations for Ministry of Labour in scaffolding collapse inquiry</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/jury-issues-recommendations-for-ministry-of-labour-in-scaffolding-collapse-inquiry/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 07 February 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Cambridge man fined for altering engineering documents</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cambridge-man-fined-for-altering-engineering-documents/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 04 February 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario designing &#x27;portable benefits&#x27; plan for workers who don&#x27;t have coverage</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-designing-portable-benefits-plan-for-workers-who-don-t-have-coverage/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 04 February 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province commits $25 million to stormwater and wastewater infrastructure improvements</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-commits-25-million-to-stormwater-and-wastewater-infrastructure-improvements/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 04 February 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Verdict and recommendations expected today in scaffolding collapse inquiry</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/verdict-and-recommendations-expected-today-in-scaffolding-collapse-inquiry/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 04 February 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds launch campaign to promote skilled trades to youth</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-launch-campaign-to-promote-skilled-trades-to-youth/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 03 February 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Record permit values in &#x2019;21 driven by increases in material, labour prices</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/record-permit-values-in-21-driven-by-increases-in-material-labour-prices/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 03 February 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>WAHA Redevelopment Project RFP released</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/waha-redevelopment-project-rfp-released/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 03 February 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Businesses face shortage of skilled workers and young employees: report</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/businesses-face-shortage-of-skilled-workers-and-young-employees-report/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 02 February 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province to fund construction of addition at Toronto school</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-to-fund-construction-of-addition-at-toronto-school/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 02 February 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Sudbury issues Event Centre design-build RFP</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/sudbury-issues-event-centre-design-build-rfp/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 02 February 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Inquest into 2009 scaffolding collapse that left four men dead begins</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/inquest-into-2009-scaffolding-collapse-that-left-four-men-dead-begins/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 01 February 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Metrolinx and IO finalize project agreement for Union Station expansion</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/metrolinx-and-io-finalize-project-agreement-for-union-station-expansion/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 01 February 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province announces renovations to Bradford GO station</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-announces-renovations-to-bradford-go-station/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 01 February 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Dentons signs on as Sandbox partner</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/dentons-signs-on-as-sandbox-partner/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 31 January 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province commits $88M to school projects</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-commits-88m-to-school-projects/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 31 January 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Rapid test or medical note OK for COVID workplace claims during Omicron: WSIB</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/rapid-test-or-medical-note-ok-for-covid-workplace-claims-during-omicron-wsib/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 31 January 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>How businesses can best help employees disconnect from work</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/how-businesses-can-best-help-employees-disconnect-from-work/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 28 January 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/new-age-metals-nipissing-first-nation-agree-to-mou-for-sudbury-mine-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 28 January 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/rescon-pre-budget-submission-calls-for-supports-to-ease-housing-crisis-and-employ-more-foreign-trained-construction-workers/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 28 January 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Brookfield Renewable buys Urban Grid for US$650M, tripling U.S. development pipeline</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/brookfield-renewable-buys-urban-grid-for-us-650m-tripling-u-s-development-pipeline/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 27 January 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Equiton investment fund acquires Ottawa development project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/equiton-investment-fund-acquires-ottawa-development-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 27 January 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 27 January 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/canlift-becomes-ontario-s-exclusive-distributor-for-xcmg-equipment/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 26 January 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CPL Interiors fined $761K for its role in GTA bid-rigging scheme</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cpl-interiors-fined-761k-for-its-role-in-gta-bid-rigging-scheme/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 26 January 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-launches-skilled-trades-ontario/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 26 January 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>IWH appoints new president</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 25 January 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-premier-doug-ford-holds-meeting-on-rural-remote-and-northern-housing-issues/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-funds-first-ever-school-built-in-a-condominium-building/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 25 January 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>New leaders appointed to WSIB</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 24 January 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-labour-force-contracts-in-december-but-key-metrics-end-2021-on-a-high/</link>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 20 January 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 20 January 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Sault webinar to raise awareness of mental health in construction</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/sault-webinar-to-raise-awareness-of-mental-health-in-construction/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 20 January 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CCCKL breaks ground on community health centre</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ccckl-breaks-ground-on-community-health-centre/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 19 January 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>GoFor announces new president</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/gofor-announces-new-president/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 19 January 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario set to hold housing summit with municipal leaders</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-set-to-hold-housing-summit-with-municipal-leaders/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 19 January 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>RESCON updates COVID-vaccine guidance sheet</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/rescon-updates-covid-vaccine-guidance-sheet/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 19 January 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds invest $7M in Waterloo Region affordable housing</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-invest-7m-in-waterloo-region-affordable-housing/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 18 January 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds invest in EV charging infrastructure in Windsor-Essex</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-invest-in-ev-charging-infrastructure-in-windsor-essex/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 18 January 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Oshawa plans multi-use community centre</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/oshawa-plans-multi-use-community-centre/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 18 January 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds allocate funds for Durham Region affordable housing</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-allocate-funds-for-durham-region-affordable-housing/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 17 January 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Metrolinx documents Hurontario line construction progress</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/metrolinx-documents-hurontario-line-construction-progress/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 17 January 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>RESCON VP outlines ways to boost worker numbers in skilled trades</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/rescon-vp-outlines-ways-to-boost-worker-numbers-in-skilled-trades/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 17 January 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Building construction investment rises in November</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/building-construction-investment-rises-in-november/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 14 January 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Not a lot of change in latest P3 Market Update</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/not-a-lot-of-change-in-latest-p3-market-update/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 14 January 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Toronto to rebuild Glen Road pedestrian bridge</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/toronto-to-rebuild-glen-road-pedestrian-bridge/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 14 January 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Eaton Centre earmarked for skylight, accessibility renovations</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/eaton-centre-earmarked-for-skylight-accessibility-renovations/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 13 January 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>ECAO becomes full chapter member of NECA</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ecao-becomes-full-chapter-member-of-neca/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 13 January 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Lakeridge Health board OKs Whitby site for hospital project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/lakeridge-health-board-oks-whitby-site-for-hospital-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 13 January 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Chandos and Bird partner for Building Good</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/chandos-and-bird-partner-for-building-good/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 12 January 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario pledges $1.2M for Barrie business expansion</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-pledges-1-2m-for-barrie-business-expansion/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 12 January 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Welland issues record building permit total in &#x2018;21</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/welland-issues-record-building-permit-total-in-21/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 12 January 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ball Construction awarded $27M contract for Wellesley rec centre</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ball-construction-awarded-27m-contract-for-wellesley-rec-centre/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 11 January 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Developers announce plans to repurpose Distillery District building</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/developers-announce-plans-to-repurpose-distillery-district-building/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 11 January 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Inquest into deadly 2009 scaffolding collapse set to begin Jan. 31</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/inquest-into-deadly-2009-scaffolding-collapse-set-to-begin-jan-31/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 11 January 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province commits $22 million to SW ON infrastructure</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-commits-22-million-to-sw-on-infrastructure/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-commits-22-million-to-sw-on-infrastructure/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 11 January 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Canadian architect Eberhard Zeidler dies, firm confirms</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/canadian-architect-eberhard-zeidler-dies-firm-confirms/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 10 January 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction helps boost overall employment gains in December</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-helps-boost-overall-employment-gains-in-december/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 10 January 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>PUC Transmission to build $100M transmission line</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/puc-transmission-to-build-100m-transmission-line/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 10 January 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>NWMO reveals waste-transport options</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/nwmo-reveals-waste-transport-options/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 07 January 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Stelco Holdings says fourth-quarter steel shipments fell short of guidance</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/stelco-holdings-says-fourth-quarter-steel-shipments-fell-short-of-guidance/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 07 January 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Windsor celebrates milestone on Cabana Road project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/windsor-celebrates-milestone-on-cabana-road-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 07 January 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Final steam generator lift on Bruce Power Unit 6 project complete</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/final-steam-generator-lift-on-bruce-power-unit-6-project-complete/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 06 January 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Strong month for housing leads to increase in permit values in November</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/strong-month-for-housing-leads-to-increase-in-permit-values-in-november/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 06 January 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>York1 acquires ACES Waste Management</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/york1-acquires-aces-waste-management/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 06 January 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Climate change report calls for billions in spending</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/climate-change-report-calls-for-billions-in-spending/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 05 January 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Matrix Solutions, Ecosystem Recovery merge</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/matrix-solutions-ecosystem-recovery-merge/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 05 January 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Sunderland Public School gets construction funding</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/sunderland-public-school-gets-construction-funding/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 05 January 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>New Islamic Centre planned for Thorncliffe Park</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/new-islamic-centre-planned-for-thorncliffe-park/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 04 January 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province provides $18M for community agencies</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-provides-18m-for-community-agencies/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 04 January 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Tramway plan to haul ore out of Ring of Fire could cost over $800M</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/tramway-plan-to-haul-ore-out-of-ring-of-fire-could-cost-over-800m/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 04 January 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>No &#x27;one-size-fits-all&#x27; solution when it comes to vaccine mandates at work: experts</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/no-one-size-fits-all-solution-when-it-comes-to-vaccine-mandates-at-work-experts/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 03 January 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Magino mine costs balloon as Argonaut CEO quits</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/magino-mine-costs-balloon-as-argonaut-ceo-quits/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 31 December 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-commits-more-than-6-million-to-support-local-businesses/</link>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 30 December 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>IBI Group chosen for wastewater treatment plant expansion</title>
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                <title>Acrow replaces bridge in Southwold Township</title>
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                <title>Expanded Highway 69 opens</title>
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                <title>Gordie Howe bridge project wins sustainability award</title>
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                <title>Tender for Kincardine hospital addition released</title>
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                <title>Eglinton contractual claims resolved for $325 million</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 24 December 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>If companies want net-zero carbon offices, they need to focus on building materials</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/if-companies-want-net-zero-carbon-offices-they-need-to-focus-on-building-materials/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 24 December 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province announces $1.3M for Charlotte Eleanor Englehart Hospital</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-announces-1-3m-for-charlotte-eleanor-englehart-hospital/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 24 December 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CaGBC report looks at decarbonization strategies for buildings</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cagbc-report-looks-at-decarbonization-strategies-for-buildings/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 23 December 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction starts on clean-energy sorting facility</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-starts-on-clean-energy-sorting-facility/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 23 December 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province announces $6 million for winter roads construction</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-announces-6-million-for-winter-roads-construction/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 23 December 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>All-industry employment makes further gains in November as construction slows in anticipation of winter</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/all-industry-employment-makes-further-gains-in-november-as-construction-slows-in-anticipation-of-winter/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 22 December 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Job vacancies spike in Q3</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/job-vacancies-spike-in-q3/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 22 December 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Stantec to lead Queensway Health Centre design</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/stantec-to-lead-queensway-health-centre-design/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 22 December 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>GTA tunneling machines arrive in Ontario</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/gta-tunneling-machines-arrive-in-ontario/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 21 December 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province appoints judge to lead Ottawa LRT inquiry</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-appoints-judge-to-lead-ottawa-lrt-inquiry/</link>
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                <title>Toronto to start work on Parkdale Hub project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/toronto-to-start-work-on-parkdale-hub-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 21 December 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Aecon/SNC-Lavalin joint venture earns $400M Bruce nuclear contract</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/aecon-snc-lavalin-joint-venture-earns-400m-bruce-nuclear-contract/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 20 December 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Orillia presses on with Waterfront Redevelopment</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/orillia-presses-on-with-waterfront-redevelopment/</link>
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                <title>OverActive gets go-ahead for Toronto esports venue</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/overactive-gets-go-ahead-for-toronto-esports-venue/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 20 December 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>George Brown College breaks ground on mass timber building</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/george-brown-college-breaks-ground-on-mass-timber-building/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 17 December 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>MPAC report: Ontario added $38 billion in new construction and renovations in &#x2018;21</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/mpac-report-ontario-added-38-billion-in-new-construction-and-renovations-in-21/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 17 December 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province announces funding for seven LTC facilities in four regions</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-announces-funding-for-seven-ltc-facilities-in-four-regions/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 17 December 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>New elementary school planned for West Orillia</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/new-elementary-school-planned-for-west-orillia/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 16 December 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Six Points Interchange reconfiguration is officially complete</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/six-points-interchange-reconfiguration-is-officially-complete/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 16 December 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>St. Lawrence Seaway says surging metals shipments offset grain losses in 2021</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/st-lawrence-seaway-says-surging-metals-shipments-offset-grain-losses-in-2021/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 16 December 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Board proposes framework to increase housing options, affordability in Ontario</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/board-proposes-framework-to-increase-housing-options-affordability-in-ontario/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 15 December 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Mass timber building at Centennial College is taking shape</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/mass-timber-building-at-centennial-college-is-taking-shape/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 15 December 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province reveals plans for 2&#x2B;1 highway project in North</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-reveals-plans-for-2-1-highway-project-in-north/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 15 December 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>COVID hammered apprenticeship numbers in 2020: StatsCan</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/covid-hammered-apprenticeship-numbers-in-2020-statscan/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 14 December 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Dream Unlimited commits to net zero by 2035</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/dream-unlimited-commits-to-net-zero-by-2035/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 14 December 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Erin pre-qualifies five for water treatment plant</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/erin-pre-qualifies-five-for-water-treatment-plant/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 14 December 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Building construction investment adds 1.6% in October</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/building-construction-investment-adds-1-6-in-october/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 13 December 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Four experts on sustainable mass timber and the green future of building</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/four-experts-on-sustainable-mass-timber-and-the-green-future-of-building/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 13 December 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-doubles-annual-ocif-funding-to-small-rural-and-northern-communities/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 13 December 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Bechtel selected as Ontario Line delivery partner</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/bechtel-selected-as-ontario-line-delivery-partner/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 10 December 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Give gig workers more rights, transparency, benefits, Ontario committee recommends</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/give-gig-workers-more-rights-transparency-benefits-ontario-committee-recommends/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 10 December 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Toronto development wins brownfield award</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/toronto-development-wins-brownfield-award/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 10 December 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Dillon Consulting acquires Counterpoint Engineering</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/dillon-consulting-acquires-counterpoint-engineering/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 09 December 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa kicks off construction on Chief William Commanda Bridge</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ottawa-kicks-off-construction-on-chief-william-commanda-bridge/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 09 December 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province commits billions to Trillium Health Partners</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-commits-billions-to-trillium-health-partners/</link>
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                <title>Eight charges laid in deadly building collapse in London, Ont.</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/eight-charges-laid-in-deadly-building-collapse-in-london-ont/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 08 December 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>OHBA training program receives funding boost from government</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ohba-training-program-receives-funding-boost-from-government/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 08 December 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Tim Murphy named WDBA chair</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/tim-murphy-named-wdba-chair/</link>
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                <title>Algoma University chooses two to design Indigenous centre of cultural excellence</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/algoma-university-chooses-two-to-design-indigenous-centre-of-cultural-excellence/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 07 December 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Electric vehicle chargers to be installed at most ONroute rest stops by summer</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/electric-vehicle-chargers-to-be-installed-at-most-onroute-rest-stops-by-summer/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 07 December 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province issues Highway 3 RFP</title>
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                <title>Ontario adds 68,000 jobs in November, leads country</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-adds-68-000-jobs-in-november-leads-country/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 06 December 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-offering-loans-guarantees-for-non-profit-long-term-care-development/</link>
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                <title>OPG taps GE to build Darlington SMR</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/opg-taps-ge-to-build-darlington-smr/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 06 December 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CHEO integrated treatment centre gets funding nod from province</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cheo-integrated-treatment-centre-gets-funding-nod-from-province/</link>
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                <title>Province tops up apprenticeship capital grant by $24M for &#x2018;22&#x2013;&#x2018;23</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-tops-up-apprenticeship-capital-grant-by-24m-for-22-23/</link>
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                <title>RFQ issued for second Eglinton tunnel project</title>
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                <title>Building permit values pass $10B in October</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/building-permit-values-pass-10b-in-october/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 02 December 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-using-frequent-minister-s-zoning-orders-to-fast-track-development-auditor/</link>
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                <title>$6M committed to workplace cancer research</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/6m-committed-to-workplace-cancer-research/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/portable-sawmill-manufacturer-to-relocate-operations-to-orillia-business-park/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/contract-metrolinx-worker-killed-east-of-toronto-during-go-transit-construction/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 29 November 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>North Bay sets building permit record</title>
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                <title>Bruce Power issues $500M Green Bond</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 24 November 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 22 November 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 22 November 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Gordie Howe project team advances CBA initiatives</title>
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                <title>CCPPP appoints new president and CEO</title>
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                <title>Toronto names developers for Basin Media Hub</title>
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                <title>Third Crossing bridge nearly 75% complete</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/validus-confirms-plans-to-build-data-centre-in-kapuskasing/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 08 November 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Link2Build webinar panelists talk adjudication</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/link2build-webinar-panelists-talk-adjudication/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 05 November 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario boosts health spending, plans to phase out COVID-19 supports</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-boosts-health-spending-plans-to-phase-out-covid-19-supports/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 05 November 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario seeking to double skilled immigrants to address labour shortage</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-seeking-to-double-skilled-immigrants-to-address-labour-shortage/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 05 November 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CIB, Enwave agree to $1.4B district energy projects for Toronto and Mississauga</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cib-enwave-agree-to-1-4b-district-energy-projects-for-toronto-and-mississauga/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 04 November 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario commits to keep funding for-profit long-term care despite pandemic findings</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-commits-to-keep-funding-for-profit-long-term-care-despite-pandemic-findings/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 04 November 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Toronto kicks off next phase of BQNP project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/toronto-kicks-off-next-phase-of-bqnp-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 04 November 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Bombardier Pearson facility on track for 2023 opening</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/bombardier-pearson-facility-on-track-for-2023-opening/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 03 November 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Building permit values rise 4% in September</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/building-permit-values-rise-4-in-september/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 03 November 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Hotel project volumes dip again in Q3</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/hotel-project-volumes-dip-again-in-q3/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 03 November 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Canada can meet climate goals by building better infrastructure</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/canada-can-meet-climate-goals-by-building-better-infrastructure/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 02 November 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Niagara South Hospital RFP issued</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/niagara-south-hospital-rfp-issued/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 02 November 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Techo-Bloc Ayr plant scheduled for spring opening</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/techo-bloc-ayr-plant-scheduled-for-spring-opening/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 02 November 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Bird, Noventa form alliance to build wastewater energy transfer projects</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/bird-noventa-form-alliance-to-build-wastewater-energy-transfer-projects/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 01 November 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Building construction prices slow in Q3, but remain high</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/building-construction-prices-slow-in-q3-but-remain-high/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 01 November 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>OverActive Media plans for lakefront entertainment venue take a step forward</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/overactive-media-plans-for-lakefront-entertainment-venue-take-a-step-forward/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 01 November 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Brigit raises $24M in Series B funding</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/brigit-raises-24m-in-series-b-funding/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 29 October 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Equinox Gold launches construction of Greenstone Gold Mine</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/equinox-gold-launches-construction-of-greenstone-gold-mine/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 29 October 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province invests $3.3M in Simcoe Island ferry</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-invests-3-3m-in-simcoe-island-ferry/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 29 October 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>$20M Orillia OPP detachment opens</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/20m-orillia-opp-detachment-opens/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 28 October 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Amazon cancels Oakville distribution centre plans</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/amazon-cancels-oakville-distribution-centre-plans/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 28 October 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Guelph approves library designs</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/guelph-approves-library-designs/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 28 October 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Business, labour groups urge new cabinet to get to work on priority issues</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/business-labour-groups-urge-new-cabinet-to-get-to-work-on-priority-issues/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 27 October 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction employment drops in September, but remains near historic levels</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-employment-drops-in-september-but-remains-near-historic-levels/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 27 October 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>North Bay awards contract for airport lands remediation</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/north-bay-awards-contract-for-airport-lands-remediation/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 27 October 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Accident leads to $165K fine for St. Marys Cement</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/accident-leads-to-165k-fine-for-st-marys-cement/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 26 October 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Get ready for the invasion of smart building technologies following COVID-19</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/get-ready-for-the-invasion-of-smart-building-technologies-following-covid-19/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/get-ready-for-the-invasion-of-smart-building-technologies-following-covid-19/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 26 October 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario set to introduce omnibus labour legislation, including right to disconnect</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-set-to-introduce-omnibus-labour-legislation-including-right-to-disconnect/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 26 October 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CIB contributes $19M to hospital wastewater project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cib-contributes-19m-to-hospital-wastewater-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 25 October 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>OPG gets CNSC go-ahead to prep Darlington site for a potential SMR</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/opg-gets-cnsc-go-ahead-to-prep-darlington-site-for-a-potential-smr/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 25 October 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Vaughan company fined $50K for worker&#x2019;s critical injury</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/vaughan-company-fined-50k-for-worker-s-critical-injury/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 25 October 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario opens new applications for LTC builds</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-opens-new-applications-for-ltc-builds/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 22 October 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-to-make-it-easier-for-immigrants-to-work-in-their-professions/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 22 October 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>QEW Credit River Bridge work to start next month</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/qew-credit-river-bridge-work-to-start-next-month/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 22 October 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Lakeview Village developers plan to include Canada&#x2019;s largest technology hub</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/lakeview-village-developers-plan-to-include-canada-s-largest-technology-hub/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 21 October 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario set to release fall economic statement in early November</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-set-to-release-fall-economic-statement-in-early-november/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 21 October 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province to sell Oakville land for LTC home construction</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-to-sell-oakville-land-for-ltc-home-construction/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 21 October 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>IO opens real property services RFQ</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 20 October 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>London businesses share in provincial funding</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/london-businesses-share-in-provincial-funding/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 20 October 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province recommits $9.8M for Windsor mega-hospital</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-recommits-9-8m-for-windsor-mega-hospital/</link>
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                <title>Brampton transit earns sustainability award</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/brampton-transit-earns-sustainability-award/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 19 October 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>RVH selects Innisfil site for South Campus expansion</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/rvh-selects-innisfil-site-for-south-campus-expansion/</link>
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                <title>Waterloo airport expansion takes flight</title>
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                <title>Aecon pilots zero-emission excavator on Toronto site</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/aecon-pilots-zero-emission-excavator-on-toronto-site/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 18 October 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa library costs balloon by $131 million</title>
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                <title>Province invests $900K in trades training for newcomers</title>
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                <title>Metrolinx targets 12 Hamilton buildings for demolition</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/metrolinx-targets-12-hamilton-buildings-for-demolition/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 15 October 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>October P3 update document reveals Progressive approach</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 14 October 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction underway on Ford facility in Brant County</title>
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                <title>Developers break ground on Vaughan &#x2018;Festival&#x2019; project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/developers-break-ground-on-vaughan-festival-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 13 October 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>New long-term care home coming to Vaughan</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/new-long-term-care-home-coming-to-vaughan/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 13 October 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Three teams shortlisted for Highway 3 RFP</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/three-teams-shortlisted-for-highway-3-rfp/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 13 October 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Bird breaks ground on Cambridge OPP detachment</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/bird-breaks-ground-on-cambridge-opp-detachment/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 12 October 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Exhibition Place opens Sky Bridge</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 12 October 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Windsor permit values push past $50M in September</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/windsor-permit-values-push-past-50m-in-september/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 12 October 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction job vacancies reach record high</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-job-vacancies-reach-record-high/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 08 October 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>OPG subsidiary to handle EV infrastructure construction</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/opg-subsidiary-to-handle-ev-infrastructure-construction/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 08 October 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>PCL Constructors named construction managers for Grand Central Mimico project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/pcl-constructors-named-construction-managers-for-grand-central-mimico-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 08 October 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Canadian Canoe Museum signs IPD contract for museum construction</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/canadian-canoe-museum-signs-ipd-contract-for-museum-construction/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 07 October 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>First Cobalt awards refinery contract to Metso Outotec</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/first-cobalt-awards-refinery-contract-to-metso-outotec/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 07 October 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>WSIB lowers &#x2019;22 premiums by 5%</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/wsib-lowers-22-premiums-by-5/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 07 October 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Algonquin-owned Decontie Construction to remediate Victoria Island lands</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/algonquin-owned-decontie-construction-to-remediate-victoria-island-lands/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 06 October 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Building permit totals fall in August</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/building-permit-totals-fall-in-august/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 06 October 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>OPG to lead construction of electric ferry infrastructure</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/opg-to-lead-construction-of-electric-ferry-infrastructure/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 06 October 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Bird to lead design and construction of OPG Carlington Campus</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/bird-to-lead-design-and-construction-of-opg-carlington-campus/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 05 October 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario focused on recovery, determined to avoid future lockdowns, throne speech says</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-focused-on-recovery-determined-to-avoid-future-lockdowns-throne-speech-says/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 05 October 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Toronto keeps crane crown &#x2014; October 2021</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/toronto-keeps-crane-crown/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 05 October 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Developers break ground on Kingston&#x2019;s largest geothermal-heated building</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/developers-break-ground-on-kingston-s-largest-geothermal-heated-building/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 04 October 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Full speed ahead for high-frequency rail in the busy Canadian corridor?</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/full-speed-ahead-for-high-frequency-rail-in-the-busy-canadian-corridor/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 04 October 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>L2B Webinar: Opioid Epidemic Hits Construction Hard</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/l2b-webinar-opioid-epidemic-hits-construction-hard/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 04 October 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Co-working spaces poised for surge in demand as remote work increases</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/co-working-spaces-poised-for-surge-in-demand-as-remote-work-increases/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 01 October 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Niagara Health collects $53M funding boost</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/niagara-health-collects-53m-funding-boost/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 01 October 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Wolseley Canada announces Wolseley Canada Indigenous Bursary</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/wolseley-canada-announces-wolseley-canada-indigenous-bursary/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 01 October 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>DHL opens $100M facility in Hamilton</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/dhl-opens-100m-facility-in-hamilton/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 30 September 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>EllisDon commits to zero emissions across supply chain</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ellisdon-commits-to-zero-emissions-across-supply-chain/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 30 September 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Inquiries opened into three construction deaths</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/inquiries-opened-into-three-construction-deaths/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 30 September 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Durham College launches Centre of Innovation in Sustainable Urban Agriculture</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/durham-college-launches-centre-of-innovation-in-sustainable-urban-agriculture/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 29 September 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>HSBC launching sustainable finance options for small and medium businesses</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/hsbc-launching-sustainable-finance-options-for-small-and-medium-businesses/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 29 September 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province tops up Skills Development Fund, opens to new applications</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-tops-up-skills-development-fund-opens-to-new-applications/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 29 September 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-appoints-more-inspectors-creates-online-covid-plan-tool/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 28 September 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Skills Ontario hosts programming for International Day of the Girl</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/tradeworx-program-aims-to-train-homeless-youth-for-skilled-trades-careers/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 28 September 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/canada-s-tight-labour-market-makes-right-now-a-perfect-time-to-ask-for-a-raise/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 27 September 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>IO provides $58M in loans to nine communities</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/io-provides-58m-in-loans-to-nine-communities/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 27 September 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province opens two LTC homes</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 24 September 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Office vacancies at highest levels since 1994 amid new supply, pandemic concerns</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 24 September 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province approves $20M for North Bay school</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-approves-20m-for-north-bay-school/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 24 September 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 23 September 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Fleming College offers free construction program</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/fleming-college-offers-free-construction-program/</link>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 22 September 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 22 September 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 22 September 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 20 September 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>SNC-Lavalin awarded $22-million contract for work at Bruce station</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 17 September 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-confirms-8m-in-funding-for-windsor-emergency-shelter/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 16 September 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 16 September 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Wasaga Beach awards $43M ice pad and library project contract to Aquicon</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/wasaga-beach-awards-43m-ice-pad-and-library-project-contract-to-aquicon/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 16 September 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Associations launch COVID survey</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 15 September 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>PCL, EllisDon to require employees to be COVID-19 vaccinated</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/pcl-ellisdon-to-require-employees-to-be-covid-19-vaccinated/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 15 September 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Safety Check data now includes COVID-19 cases</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/safety-check-data-now-includes-covid-19-cases/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 15 September 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction investment values fall in July</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-investment-values-fall-in-july/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 14 September 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Hamilton makes LRT project all but official</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/hamilton-makes-lrt-project-all-but-official/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 14 September 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Mobility, program reform top election issues for workers: survey</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/mobility-program-reform-top-election-issues-for-workers-survey/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 14 September 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Growing vaccine mandates reveal split in labour movement</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/growing-vaccine-mandates-reveal-split-in-labour-movement/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 13 September 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Guest commentary: Computing cyber insurance</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/guest-commentary-computing-cyber-insurance/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 13 September 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Schindler Elevator fined $60k for 2019 site accident</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/schindler-elevator-fined-60k-for-2019-site-accident/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 13 September 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario court finds province broke law on lack of public consultations</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-court-finds-province-broke-law-on-lack-of-public-consultations/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 10 September 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province launches high-speed internet procurement RFQ</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-launches-high-speed-internet-procurement-rfq/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 10 September 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>South Ottawa development OK to proceed</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/south-ottawa-development-ok-to-proceed/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 10 September 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CCA launches election-advocacy messages</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cca-launches-election-advocacy-messages/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 09 September 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction safety and the owner: damned if you don&#x2019;t, probably if you do</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-safety-and-the-owner-damned-if-you-don-t-probably-if-you-do/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 09 September 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Nexii reaches $1B valuation, appoints new board member</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/nexii-reaches-1b-valuation-appoints-new-board-member/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 09 September 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Cambridge council endorses design for Fountain Street Soccer Complex</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cambridge-council-endorses-design-for-fountain-street-soccer-complex/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 08 September 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Epic acquires London&#x2019;s NewBold Business Park</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/epic-acquires-london-s-newbold-business-park/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 08 September 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Work continues to expand Barrie GO line</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/work-continues-to-expand-barrie-go-line/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 08 September 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Federal tax policy incentivizes demolition over reuse</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/federal-tax-policy-incentivizes-demolition-over-reuse/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 07 September 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>OCC calls for further clarity on vaccine passport system</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/occ-calls-for-further-clarity-on-vaccine-passport-system/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 07 September 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>WCA launches career portal</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/wca-launches-career-portal/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 07 September 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Infosys announces digital development centre in Mississauga</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/infosys-announces-digital-development-centre-in-mississauga/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 03 September 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Permit values drop 3.9% in July</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/permit-values-drop-3-9-in-july/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 03 September 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Toronto hospital project harvests energy from wastewater</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/toronto-hospital-project-harvests-energy-from-wastewater/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 03 September 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>A national infrastructure assessment would help drive more sustainable construction</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/a-national-infrastructure-assessment-would-help-drive-more-sustainable-construction/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 02 September 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Carleton Place hospital receives $1M gift from Cavanagh family</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/carleton-place-hospital-receives-1m-gift-from-cavanagh-family/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 02 September 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario to require proof of vaccination in high-risk settings starting Sept. 22</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-to-require-proof-of-vaccination-in-high-risk-settings-starting-sept-22/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 02 September 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Bird Construction to acquire Dagmar Construction</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 01 September 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction begins on Alectra ops centre in Brampton</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-begins-on-alectra-ops-centre-in-brampton/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 01 September 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Digital skills shortage, lack of skilled labour No. 1 issue for businesses: Poll</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 01 September 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction of OPG Calabogie station progressing</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-of-opg-calabogie-station-progressing/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 31 August 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>IO issues RFQ for Kingston hospital project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/io-issues-rfq-for-kingston-hospital-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 31 August 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Lakeridge Health celebrates project topping off</title>
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                <title>Dominion Foundry site spared from demolition</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 30 August 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 27 August 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>RAIC accepting submissions for 2022 International Prize</title>
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                <title>RESCON: Housing crisis must be election issue</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 27 August 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Progress continues on First Cobalt battery plant</title>
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                <title>Final beam installed at West Park project</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 23 August 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Most Canadians in favour of vaccine passports for non-essential activities: poll</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/most-canadians-in-favour-of-vaccine-passports-for-non-essential-activities-poll/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 23 August 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Report: Canada must climate-proof its infrastructure investments</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/report-canada-must-climate-proof-its-infrastructure-investments/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 23 August 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Alexandra Park development wins ULI Global Award for Excellence</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/alexandra-park-development-wins-uli-global-award-for-excellence/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 20 August 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Is the supply chain prepared for construction sites to ramp back up?</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/is-the-supply-chain-prepared-for-construction-sites-to-ramp-back-up/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 20 August 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Workers&#x2019; coalition campaigning for better industry jobs</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/workers-coalition-campaigning-for-better-industry-jobs/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 20 August 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Canadian workers want to work anywhere</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/canadian-workers-want-to-work-anywhere/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 19 August 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CCSA, partners create substance-abuse toolkit</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ccsa-partners-create-substance-abuse-toolkit/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 19 August 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds, province spend $42 million on projects across Ontario</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-province-spend-42-million-on-projects-across-ontario/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 19 August 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Five IHOP restaurants to open across the province</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/five-ihop-restaurants-to-open-across-the-province/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 18 August 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Nearly half of Ontario municipal infrastructure in need of repair, watchdog reports</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/nearly-half-of-ontario-municipal-infrastructure-in-need-of-repair-watchdog-reports/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 18 August 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>SmartTrack Stations Program green-lit for delivery</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/smarttrack-stations-program-green-lit-for-delivery/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 18 August 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>$14M announced for Indigenous community projects</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/14m-announced-for-indigenous-community-projects/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/14m-announced-for-indigenous-community-projects/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 17 August 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>FedDev Ontario provides $3.5M for community airports</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feddev-ontario-provides-3-5m-for-community-airports/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 17 August 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Harbourfront Centre receives $20M for repairs</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/harbourfront-centre-receives-20m-for-repairs/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 17 August 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Procore survey: lack of technology adoption creates late, over-budget projects</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/procore-survey-lack-of-technology-adoption-creates-late-over-budget-projects/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 16 August 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province commits $1M to construction training in North</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-commits-1m-to-construction-training-in-north/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 16 August 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Stelco buying back 13 per cent of its shares from big shareholder for $398 million</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/stelco-buying-back-13-per-cent-of-its-shares-from-big-shareholder-for-398-million/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 16 August 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Building construction investment dips in June</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/building-construction-investment-dips-in-june/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 13 August 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Durham BRT project gets $114M in funding</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/durham-brt-project-gets-114m-in-funding/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 13 August 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Hamilton airport receives $5M for upgrades</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/hamilton-airport-receives-5m-for-upgrades/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 13 August 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds provide $340M for housing projects</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-provide-340m-for-housing-projects/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 12 August 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Innisfil receives MZO for Orbit transit hub</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/innisfil-receives-mzo-for-orbit-transit-hub/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 12 August 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>PBO report says NHS initiatives are having &#x2018;limited impact&#x2019;</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/pbo-report-says-nhs-initiatives-are-having-limited-impact/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 12 August 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Collingwood hospital receives $15M for expansion planning</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/collingwood-hospital-receives-15m-for-expansion-planning/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 11 August 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>FedDev provides $10M for Kitchener health-tech hub</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feddev-provides-10m-for-kitchener-health-tech-hub/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 11 August 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Windsor permit values push past $40 million again in July</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/windsor-permit-values-push-past-40-million-again-in-july/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 11 August 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>$1.2B announced for Ontario broadband projects</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/1-2b-announced-for-ontario-broadband-projects/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/1-2b-announced-for-ontario-broadband-projects/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 10 August 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction gains workers again in July</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-gains-workers-again-in-july/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 10 August 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Report: Region of Waterloo realized significant procurement benefits from Bill 66</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/report-region-of-waterloo-realized-significant-procurement-benefits-from-bill-66/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 10 August 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds launch Active Transportation Fund</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-launch-active-transportation-fund/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 09 August 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Hotel construction pipeline drops slightly year-over-year</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/hotel-construction-pipeline-drops-slightly-year-over-year/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 09 August 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Orillia selects FRAM for waterfront development project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/orillia-selects-fram-for-waterfront-development-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 09 August 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CNL, AECL break ground on Chalk River Science Collaboration Centre</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cnl-aecl-break-ground-on-chalk-river-science-collaboration-centre/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 06 August 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Four Ottawa businesses share in $3.8 million for facility upgrades</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/four-ottawa-businesses-share-in-3-8-million-for-facility-upgrades/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 06 August 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario community projects share in $6M in funding</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-community-projects-share-in-6m-in-funding/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 06 August 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>$38M announced for community infrastructure projects</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/38m-announced-for-community-infrastructure-projects/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/38m-announced-for-community-infrastructure-projects/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 05 August 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Building permit values climb back above $10B</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/building-permit-values-climb-back-above-10b/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 05 August 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario announces ventilation units for all classrooms without mechanical systems</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-announces-ventilation-units-for-all-classrooms-without-mechanical-systems/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 05 August 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds invest $21M in CN Tower upgrades</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-invest-21m-in-cn-tower-upgrades/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 04 August 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province announces $350K for LiUNA training program</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-announces-350k-for-liuna-training-program/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 04 August 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Toronto receives $132M in RHI funding</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/toronto-receives-132m-in-rhi-funding/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 04 August 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Brampton selects Diamond Schmitt for Centre for Innovation design</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/brampton-selects-diamond-schmitt-for-centre-for-innovation-design/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 03 August 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/federal-top-up-gives-ontario-municipalities-1-6b-for-infrastructure/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 03 August 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa to give ArcelorMittal Dofasco $400M to phase out coal-fired furnaces</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ottawa-to-give-arcelormittal-dofasco-400m-to-phase-out-coal-fired-furnaces/</link>
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                <title>A look at the provincial government&#x27;s plans for a redeveloped Ontario Place</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/a-look-at-the-provincial-government-s-plans-for-a-redeveloped-ontario-place/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 02 August 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Dundas concrete company fined $90K for OHSA violation</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/dundas-concrete-company-fined-90k-for-ohsa-violation/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ford-government-outlines-plans-selected-companies-for-ontario-place-redevelopment/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 02 August 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/dillon-consulting-launches-indigenous-owned-services-firm/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 30 July 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-invests-3m-in-merit-training-hub/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 30 July 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>TC Energy signs deal with DND to site massive energy-storage facility</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/tc-energy-signs-deal-with-dnd-to-site-massive-energy-storage-facility/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 30 July 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CBA model is flawed: Cardus report</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cba-model-is-flawed-cardus-report/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cca-ntccc-among-groups-opposing-federal-security-changes/</link>
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                <title>Construction price increases hit record highs in Q2</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-price-increases-hit-record-highs-in-q2/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 29 July 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction concludes at Union Station</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 28 July 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/federal-government-funds-rapid-housing-projects-in-london-hamilton-and-kingston/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 28 July 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Key indicators suggest construction on the path to recovery</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/key-indicators-suggest-construction-on-the-path-to-recovery/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 28 July 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds, Ottawa fund $22M bridge project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-ottawa-fund-22m-bridge-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 27 July 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Skills Development Fund provides $600K to Hammer Heads programs</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/skills-development-fund-provides-600k-to-hammer-heads-programs/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 27 July 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed that global supply chains are a huge house of cards</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/the-covid-19-pandemic-has-revealed-that-global-supply-chains-are-a-huge-house-of-cards/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 27 July 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Former residential school sees $9M in renovation funding</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/former-residential-school-sees-9m-in-renovation-funding/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 26 July 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Hamilton building permits pass $1B for &#x2018;21</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/hamilton-building-permits-pass-1b-for-21/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 26 July 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Waterfront Toronto shortlists four for Quayside project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/waterfront-toronto-shortlists-four-for-quayside-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 26 July 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Collingwood selects designers for water plant expansion</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/collingwood-selects-designers-for-water-plant-expansion/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 23 July 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Three prequalified for South Niagara hospital project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/three-prequalified-for-south-niagara-hospital-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 23 July 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Toronto council targets net zero strategy for existing buildings</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/toronto-council-targets-net-zero-strategy-for-existing-buildings/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 23 July 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Online resource tracks highway projects</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/online-resource-tracks-highway-projects/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 22 July 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario imposes restrictions on industrial operations in northwest as wildfires burn</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-imposes-restrictions-on-industrial-operations-in-northwest-as-wildfires-burn/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 22 July 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Windsor appoints new Commissioner of Infrastructure Services</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/windsor-appoints-new-commissioner-of-infrastructure-services/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 22 July 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>City, architects release design concepts for Sudbury&#x2019;s Junction East project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/city-architects-release-design-concepts-for-sudbury-s-junction-east-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 21 July 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds pour $120 million into affordable housing in Brampton; 300 families moving in</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-pour-120-million-into-affordable-housing-in-brampton-300-families-moving-in/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 21 July 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Governments invest $500M in Hamilton transit projects</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/governments-invest-500m-in-hamilton-transit-projects/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 21 July 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>$36M allocated for Tamil Community Centre</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/36m-allocated-for-tamil-community-centre/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/36m-allocated-for-tamil-community-centre/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 20 July 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>$6.6M announced for northern Ontario infrastructure projects</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/6-6m-announced-for-northern-ontario-infrastructure-projects/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 20 July 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Manufacturing beating pre-pandemic output, leading Canada out of recession: report</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/manufacturing-beating-pre-pandemic-output-leading-canada-out-of-recession-report/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 20 July 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario adds fourth stop on Yonge subway extension</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-adds-fourth-stop-on-yonge-subway-extension/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 19 July 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province to offer free health &amp; safety training for small businesses</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-to-offer-free-health-safety-training-for-small-businesses/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 19 July 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Utilities Kingston launches major water and sewer project along Front Road, King St. W</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/utilities-kingston-launches-major-water-and-sewer-project-along-front-road-king-st-w/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 19 July 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Brampton OKs grant for Ryerson School of Medicine</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/brampton-oks-grant-for-ryerson-school-of-medicine/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 16 July 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario communities receive $29M in green infrastructure funding</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-communities-receive-29m-in-green-infrastructure-funding/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 16 July 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province issues Highway 6 interchange RFP</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-issues-highway-6-interchange-rfp/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 16 July 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa, Niagara housing projects share in $43 million</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ottawa-niagara-housing-projects-share-in-43-million/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 15 July 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>State-of-good repair projects just as important as mega-works: RCCAO submission</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/state-of-good-repair-projects-just-as-important-as-mega-works-rccao-submission/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 15 July 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Toronto project sees TTC track replacement, watermain upgrades and streetscape improvements</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/toronto-project-sees-ttc-track-replacement-watermain-upgrades-and-streetscape-improvements/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 15 July 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Brookfield Infrastructure extends deadline for Inter Pipeline takeover offer</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/brookfield-infrastructure-extends-deadline-for-inter-pipeline-takeover-offer/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 14 July 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>De Novo Treatment Centre aims to address the addictions and suicide crisis in the trades industry</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/de-novo-treatment-centre-aims-to-address-the-addictions-and-suicide-crisis-in-the-trades-industry/</link>
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                <title>June LFS shows construction losses, but overall increases</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/june-lfs-shows-construction-losses-but-overall-increases/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 14 July 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Building construction investment drops for the first time in seven months in May</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/building-construction-investment-drops-for-the-first-time-in-seven-months-in-may/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 13 July 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Chelmsford contractor fined for role in worker death</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/chelmsford-contractor-fined-for-role-in-worker-death/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 13 July 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa, Brampton projects funded</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ottawa-brampton-projects-funded/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 13 July 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Broccolini moves forward with three more warehouse projects</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/broccolini-moves-forward-with-three-more-warehouse-projects/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 12 July 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Grimsby, North York projects share $20 million in funding</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/grimsby-north-york-projects-share-20-million-in-funding/</link>
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                <title>Laurentian researchers earn $250K grant for construction robotics project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/laurentian-researchers-earn-250k-grant-for-construction-robotics-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 12 July 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>High-school permit pushes Windsor construction values over $40M</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/high-school-permit-pushes-windsor-construction-values-over-40m/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 09 July 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>McEwen School of Architecture earns accredited status</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/mcewen-school-of-architecture-earns-accredited-status/</link>
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                <title>Two LTC homes receive expansion funding</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/two-ltc-homes-receive-expansion-funding/</link>
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                <title>Accelerating building reuse would help Canada meet its climate targets</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/accelerating-building-reuse-would-help-canada-meet-its-climate-targets/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 08 July 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CLAC supervisor training program receives $1M from province</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/clac-supervisor-training-program-receives-1m-from-province/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/federal-investment-to-help-cut-ghg-emissions-at-algoma-steel/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 08 July 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>$35M invested in 35 Ontario projects</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/35m-invested-in-35-ontario-projects/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 07 July 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Bruce Power awards $350M contract for further work at Bruce nuclear station</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/bruce-power-awards-350m-contract-for-further-work-at-bruce-nuclear-station/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 07 July 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-take-steps-to-procure-high-frequency-rail-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 07 July 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CCA publishes response to federal National Infrastructure Assessment</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cca-publishes-response-to-federal-national-infrastructure-assessment/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 06 July 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Mississauga community facility to receive $61M facelift</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 06 July 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Sudbury records robust construction activity in 2020</title>
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                <title>Building permits shed $1.6B in May; a record loss</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/building-permits-shed-1-6b-in-may-a-record-loss/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 05 July 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds to publish weekly updates on infrastructure-funding applications</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-to-publish-weekly-updates-on-infrastructure-funding-applications/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 05 July 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Mississauga council to consider new infrastructure funding tools</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/mississauga-council-to-consider-new-infrastructure-funding-tools/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 05 July 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>More COVID recovery funding provided for Ontario municipalities</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/more-covid-recovery-funding-provided-for-ontario-municipalities/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 02 July 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>St. Clair College reveals plans for esports facility</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/st-clair-college-reveals-plans-for-esports-facility/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 02 July 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Three selected for West Lincoln hospital RFP</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/three-selected-for-west-lincoln-hospital-rfp/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 02 July 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Canada will fall short of GHG targets without a national building retrofit strategy: report</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/canada-will-fall-short-of-ghg-targets-without-a-national-building-retrofit-strategy-report/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 30 June 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa Community Housing receives nearly $166 million from feds</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ottawa-community-housing-receives-nearly-166-million-from-feds/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 30 June 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province greenlights two schools for construction</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-greenlights-two-schools-for-construction/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 30 June 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Canadian commercial real estate pointing to post-pandemic economic upswing: CBRE</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/canadian-commercial-real-estate-pointing-to-post-pandemic-economic-upswing-cbre/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 29 June 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Nestl&#xE9; Canada to expand London ice cream plant</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/nestle-canada-to-expand-london-ice-cream-plant/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 29 June 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province commits $29 million to Barrie YMCA</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-commits-29-million-to-barrie-ymca/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 29 June 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>130 Ontario municipalities share in $22M</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/130-ontario-municipalities-share-in-22m/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/130-ontario-municipalities-share-in-22m/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 28 June 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds announce Natural Infrastructure Fund</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-announce-natural-infrastructure-fund/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 28 June 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Government funding announced for two Windsor projects</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/government-funding-announced-for-two-windsor-projects/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 28 June 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Lauzon Parkway gets $8M facelift</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/lauzon-parkway-gets-8m-facelift/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 25 June 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario businesses share in $3.2 million in HSEP rebates</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-businesses-share-in-3-2-million-in-hsep-rebates/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 25 June 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Waterloo&#x2019;s ION rail line takes another step toward expansion</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/waterloo-s-ion-rail-line-takes-another-step-toward-expansion/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 25 June 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction adds workers in May; the fourth consecutive monthly increase</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-adds-workers-in-may-the-fourth-consecutive-monthly-increase/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 24 June 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction starts on Scarborough subway extension</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-starts-on-scarborough-subway-extension/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 24 June 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>In-person trade exams resume</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/in-person-trade-exams-resume/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 24 June 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Canadian employees want workplace flexibility to continue post-pandemic, says survey</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/canadian-employees-want-workplace-flexibility-to-continue-post-pandemic-says-survey/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 23 June 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction begins on Toronto Indigenous Hub on National Indigenous Peoples Day</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-begins-on-toronto-indigenous-hub-on-national-indigenous-peoples-day/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 23 June 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Housing, renovation demand drives market for building materials to record level</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/housing-renovation-demand-drives-market-for-building-materials-to-record-level/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 23 June 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa airport receives funding for LRT station</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ottawa-airport-receives-funding-for-lrt-station/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 22 June 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Six PBCTCO projects receive $4 million in funding</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/six-pbctco-projects-receive-4-million-in-funding/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 22 June 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Two respond to Lakeshore East RFP</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/two-respond-to-lakeshore-east-rfp/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 22 June 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Addressing climate change by retrofitting Canada&#x2019;s existing buildings</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/addressing-climate-change-by-retrofitting-canada-s-existing-buildings/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 21 June 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CN announces $350M investment in Ontario infrastructure</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cn-announces-350m-investment-in-ontario-infrastructure/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 21 June 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province invests $3.6M in trades training for Indigenous people at Greenstone Mine</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-invests-3-6m-in-trades-training-for-indigenous-people-at-greenstone-mine/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 21 June 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Cambridge OPP detachment to be built as part of provincial P3</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cambridge-opp-detachment-to-be-built-as-part-of-provincial-p3/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 18 June 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Link2Build webinar panelists discuss material price volatility, supply-chain challenges</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/link2build-webinar-panelists-discuss-material-price-volatility-supply-chain-challenges/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 18 June 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario says it will protect green space for each fast-tracked development</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-says-it-will-protect-green-space-for-each-fast-tracked-development/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 18 June 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>GoFor announces new CEO</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/gofor-announces-new-ceo/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 17 June 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>New boot camps aim to bring more people into skilled trades</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/new-boot-camps-aim-to-bring-more-people-into-skilled-trades/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 17 June 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Three more TOC designs released</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 17 June 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>$5M investment launches construction on BGC Ottawa clubhouse</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/5m-investment-launches-construction-on-bgc-ottawa-clubhouse/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 16 June 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>FCM, Government of Canada invest $1.6 million in Ontario projects</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/fcm-government-of-canada-invest-1-6-million-in-ontario-projects/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 16 June 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Metrolinx shares vision for three Ontario Line stations</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/metrolinx-shares-vision-for-three-ontario-line-stations/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 16 June 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction to begin on Ottawa&#x2019;s Hull Crossing, Union Bridge</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-to-begin-on-ottawa-s-hull-crossing-union-bridge/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 15 June 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Muskoka Cabinet Company receives $625K manufacturing boost</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/muskoka-cabinet-company-receives-625k-manufacturing-boost/</link>
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                <title>RFQ issued for Highway 3 expansion</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/rfq-issued-for-highway-3-expansion/</link>
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                <title>CMHC funds project to build 51 rapid housing units in Toronto</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cmhc-funds-project-to-build-51-rapid-housing-units-in-toronto/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 14 June 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Contract awarded for Highway 17B repairs</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/contract-awarded-for-highway-17b-repairs/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 14 June 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Millions of cubic litres of water wasted annually: RCCAO report</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/millions-of-cubic-litres-of-water-wasted-annually-rccao-report/</link>
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                <title>38 projects worth $60B listed in June P3 market update</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/38-projects-worth-60b-listed-in-june-p3-market-update/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 11 June 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>$67M in funding breathes new life into Scarborough community hub project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/67m-in-funding-breathes-new-life-into-scarborough-community-hub-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 11 June 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction investment in April falls just short of $20B</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-investment-in-april-falls-just-short-of-20b/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 11 June 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>$115M invested in GTHA infrastructure</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/115m-invested-in-gtha-infrastructure/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 10 June 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>$48M invested in Ontario community centres</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/48m-invested-in-ontario-community-centres/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 10 June 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Contract fairness</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 10 June 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CAC, government partnership puts industry on the path to net zero</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cac-government-partnership-puts-industry-on-the-path-to-net-zero/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 09 June 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>OREA lists 10 projects needed for continued prosperity</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/orea-lists-10-projects-needed-for-continued-prosperity/</link>
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                <title>Windsor permit values stay high</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/windsor-permit-values-stay-high/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 09 June 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds earmark $960 million for smart-energy projects</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-earmark-960-million-for-smart-energy-projects/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 08 June 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Northern Ontario municipalities share in $15M in federal, provincial funding</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/northern-ontario-municipalities-share-in-15m-in-federal-provincial-funding/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 08 June 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Restrictions on businesses, outdoor gatherings to loosen in Ontario on Friday</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/restrictions-on-businesses-outdoor-gatherings-to-loosen-in-ontario-on-friday/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 08 June 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction and autonomous vehicles &#x2014; Considerations for increased adoption</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-and-autonomous-vehicles-considerations-for-increased-adoption/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 07 June 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Fanshawe launches Skills2Build program</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/fanshawe-launches-skills2build-program/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/fanshawe-launches-skills2build-program/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 07 June 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Third wave plays havoc with employment</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/third-wave-plays-havoc-with-employment/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/third-wave-plays-havoc-with-employment/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 07 June 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction complete on Port Dalhousie piers</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-complete-on-port-dalhousie-piers/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-complete-on-port-dalhousie-piers/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 04 June 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ford thanks partners, volunteers for setting up Peel Hockey Hub vaccination centre</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ford-thanks-partners-volunteers-for-setting-up-peel-hockey-hub-vaccination-centre/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 04 June 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province invests in free trades training for high-school students</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-invests-in-free-trades-training-for-high-school-students/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 04 June 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Building permit values drop in April, remain near record highs</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/building-permit-values-drop-in-april-remain-near-record-highs/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 03 June 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Chinese Cultural Centre in Toronto receives $5M in renovation funding</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/chinese-cultural-centre-in-toronto-receives-5m-in-renovation-funding/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 03 June 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>WSIB opens applications for Health &amp; Safety Leadership Awards</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/wsib-opens-applications-for-health-safety-leadership-awards/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 03 June 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds provide $67M for Scarborough, Tecumseh, Belleville affordable housing projects</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-provide-67m-for-scarborough-tecumseh-belleville-affordable-housing-projects/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 02 June 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Humber College to invest $9.5M in Centre for Skilled Trades and Technology</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/humber-college-to-invest-9-5m-in-centre-for-skilled-trades-and-technology/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 02 June 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>SSM arena project receives funding boost</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ssm-arena-project-receives-funding-boost/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ssm-arena-project-receives-funding-boost/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 02 June 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Drug overdoses labelled as &#x2018;The other pandemic&#x2019;</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/drug-overdoses-labelled-as-the-other-pandemic/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/drug-overdoses-labelled-as-the-other-pandemic/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 01 June 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>EllisDon promotes two &#x2014; June 2021</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ellisdon-promotes-two/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 01 June 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Stantec awarded design work for three healthcare projects</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/stantec-awarded-design-work-for-three-healthcare-projects/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 01 June 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds pledge $900K for College of Carpenters and Allied Trades</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-pledge-900k-for-college-of-carpenters-and-allied-trades/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 31 May 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Kipling Transit Hub opens</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/kipling-transit-hub-opens/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 31 May 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province invests $2.5M in Ottawa medical manufacturing facility</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-invests-2-5m-in-ottawa-medical-manufacturing-facility/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 31 May 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction employment withstands COVID&#x2019;s third wave</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-employment-withstands-covid-s-third-wave/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-employment-withstands-covid-s-third-wave/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 28 May 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds select 12 for Block 2 redesign</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-select-12-for-block-2-redesign/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 28 May 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>IO issues Grandview Kids RFP</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/io-issues-grandview-kids-rfp/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 28 May 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario two years behind goal of 15,000 new LTC beds by 2024, fiscal watchdog says</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-two-years-behind-goal-of-15-000-new-ltc-beds-by-2024-fiscal-watchdog-says/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 27 May 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Strabag team awarded Scarborough subway tunnel contract</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/strabag-team-awarded-scarborough-subway-tunnel-contract/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 27 May 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Toronto, Timmins, King Township projects share in $43M in project funding</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/toronto-timmins-king-township-projects-share-in-43m-in-project-funding/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/toronto-timmins-king-township-projects-share-in-43m-in-project-funding/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 27 May 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction&#x2019;s digital maturity is &#x2018;low&#x2019;, says KPMG, CCA survey</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-s-digital-maturity-is-low-says-kpmg-cca-survey/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-s-digital-maturity-is-low-says-kpmg-cca-survey/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province kicks off planning for Northern rail service</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-kicks-off-planning-for-northern-rail-service/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Wellington, Middlesex counties receive broadband funding</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/wellington-middlesex-counties-receive-broadband-funding/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Algoma University receives $18M for Indigenous Cultural Centre</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/algoma-university-receives-18m-for-indigenous-cultural-centre/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/algoma-university-receives-18m-for-indigenous-cultural-centre/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CIQS, CCA sign reciprocity agreement</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ciqs-cca-sign-reciprocity-agreement/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province announces $5M for electrical-training program</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-announces-5m-for-electrical-training-program/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Thousands to receive COVID-19 vaccine at clinic run by construction company</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/thousands-to-receive-covid-19-vaccine-at-clinic-run-by-construction-company/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Eglinton Crosstown West tunnel contract closes at $729M</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/eglinton-crosstown-west-tunnel-contract-closes-at-729m/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 21 May 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds announce $200M for biomanufacturing plant</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-announce-200m-for-biomanufacturing-plant/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 21 May 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-plans-to-reopen-week-of-june-14-under-new-three-stage-plan/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 21 May 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CIB commits $170M to Oneida Energy Storage project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cib-commits-170m-to-oneida-energy-storage-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Governments fund construction of Kitchener aquatic centre</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/governments-fund-construction-of-kitchener-aquatic-centre/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>&#x2018;We&#x2019;re playing Moneyball with building assets&#x2019;</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/we-re-playing-moneyball-with-building-assets/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CAF-FCA LMI report forecasts shortages, highlights pandemic&#x2019;s impact</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/caf-fca-lmi-report-forecasts-shortages-highlights-pandemic-s-impact/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Carleton University to open west Ottawa innovation space</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/carleton-university-to-open-west-ottawa-innovation-space/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Royal Botanical Garden, Hamilton projects share in $10M in renovation funding</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/royal-botanical-garden-hamilton-projects-share-in-10m-in-renovation-funding/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Buttcon starts work on hospital expansion</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/buttcon-starts-work-on-hospital-expansion/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>OPG, partners sign nuclear decommissioning agreement</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/stantec-public-work-to-co-design-toronto-waterfront-transit-infrastructure/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ellisdon-to-host-covid-19-vaccination-pop-up-clinic/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>HOK chosen to design Waterloo Eye Institute</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/hok-chosen-to-design-waterloo-eye-institute/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-funds-pre-apprenticeship-program-for-underprivileged-youth/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/bruce-power-peel-public-health-launch-massive-vaccine-clinic/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa and Ontario to spend $3.4 billion to build Hamilton light-rail transit</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ottawa-and-ontario-to-spend-3-4-billion-to-build-hamilton-light-rail-transit/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Building construction investment pushes past $18B</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/building-construction-investment-pushes-past-18b/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Federal government launches new airport-funding programs</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/federal-government-launches-new-airport-funding-programs/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Municipalities share in $44M for infrastructure projects</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/municipalities-share-in-44m-for-infrastructure-projects/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Essex, Wellington and Lambton counties launch broadband projects</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/essex-wellington-and-lambton-counties-launch-broadband-projects/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds invest $12B in Ontario public transit projects in GTHA</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-invest-12b-in-ontario-public-transit-projects-in-gtha/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>National GDP fell by 5% in 2020</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/national-gdp-fell-by-5-in-2020/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Hotel construction pulls back in Q1</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/hotel-construction-pulls-back-in-q1/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario stay-at-home order may be extended past May 20: Elliott</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-stay-at-home-order-may-be-extended-past-may-20-elliott/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa projects collect $11.2M from feds, province</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ottawa-projects-collect-11-2m-from-feds-province/</link>
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                <title>Studio proposal has Mississauga dreaming big</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/studio-proposal-has-mississauga-dreaming-big/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Labour force numbers slip in April as provinces deal with third COVID wave</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/labour-force-numbers-slip-in-april-as-provinces-deal-with-third-covid-wave/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 10 May 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>PCL names Paul Knowles Ottawa district manager</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/pcl-names-paul-knowles-ottawa-district-manager/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 10 May 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Three more Ontario contractors named among Canada&#x2019;s Best Managed</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/three-more-ontario-contractors-named-among-canada-s-best-managed/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 10 May 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Material prices, demand increase Q1 construction costs</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/material-prices-demand-increase-q1-construction-costs/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 07 May 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>OEB approves SSM smart grid project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/oeb-approves-ssm-smart-grid-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 07 May 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Skilled Trades Ontario to replace OCOT</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/skilled-trades-ontario-to-replace-ocot/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 07 May 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CPO announces departure</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Hamilton receives $146M for affordable housing</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/hamilton-receives-146m-for-affordable-housing/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Windsor permit values top $50 million in April</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/windsor-permit-values-top-50-million-in-april/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>GTA West highway project designated for federal environment review</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/gta-west-highway-project-designated-for-federal-environment-review/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 05 May 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Permit totals reach another record in March</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/permit-totals-reach-another-record-in-march/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 05 May 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Pomerleau-led team selected for Brampton, Toronto justice projects</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/pomerleau-led-team-selected-for-brampton-toronto-justice-projects/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 05 May 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Canadian Canoe Museum design plans revealed</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/canadian-canoe-museum-design-plans-revealed/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>First Nation communities share in $9M from federal, provincial governments</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/first-nation-communities-share-in-9m-from-federal-provincial-governments/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario LTC commission says nursing homes were neglected, sector needs reform</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-ltc-commission-says-nursing-homes-were-neglected-sector-needs-reform/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Innovation Corridor gets green light for all-day GO service</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/innovation-corridor-gets-green-light-for-all-day-go-service/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 03 May 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>PBO report forecasts CIB will miss spending target by $19B</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/pbo-report-forecasts-cib-will-miss-spending-target-by-19b/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 03 May 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Toronto, Richmond Hill projects share in funding dollars</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/toronto-richmond-hill-projects-share-in-funding-dollars/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 03 May 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Mississauga kicks off construction season</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/mississauga-kicks-off-construction-season/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 30 April 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa, Prescott projects share in $14M in community building funding</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ottawa-prescott-projects-share-in-14m-in-community-building-funding/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 30 April 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Waterloo Region opens vaccine pre-registration for second group of essential workers; construction included</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/waterloo-region-opens-vaccine-pre-registration-for-second-group-of-essential-workers-construction-included/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 30 April 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Industry, workers gather to commemorate National Day of Mourning</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/industry-workers-gather-to-commemorate-national-day-of-mourning/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 29 April 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario nursing homes badly prepared for COVID-19 pandemic, auditor general says</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-nursing-homes-badly-prepared-for-covid-19-pandemic-auditor-general-says/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-to-give-all-workers-three-paid-sick-days-reimburse-businesses/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 29 April 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Eastern Ontario projects collect $12M in federal, provincial funding</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/eastern-ontario-projects-collect-12m-in-federal-provincial-funding/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 28 April 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ellisdon-exec-named-among-globe-and-mail-s-best/</link>
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                <title>IO prequalifies three for West Lincoln Memorial Redevelopment Project</title>
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                <title>Toronto announces first workplace closures due to COVID-19 outbreaks of five or more</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/toronto-announces-first-workplace-closures-due-to-covid-19-outbreaks-of-five-or-more/</link>
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                <title>Construction labour market indicators nearing pre-pandemic levels</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-labour-market-indicators-nearing-pre-pandemic-levels/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 27 April 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Contract awarded for Windsor catholic HS</title>
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                <title>National Day of Mourning ceremonies move online</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 26 April 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CCA, MCAC welcome budget, but ask for more</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cca-mcac-welcome-budget-but-ask-for-more/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 21 April 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds, FCM launch Community Buildings Retrofit initiative</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-fcm-launch-community-buildings-retrofit-initiative/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 21 April 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>OCA issues open message to industry</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/oca-issues-open-message-to-industry/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 21 April 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Budget &#x2019;21: construction highlights and reaction</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/budget-21-construction-highlights-and-reaction/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 20 April 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Huron, Grey and Bruce counties receive new broadband funding</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/huron-grey-and-bruce-counties-receive-new-broadband-funding/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 20 April 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>IESO calls for new SW transmission line</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ieso-calls-for-new-sw-transmission-line/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ieso-calls-for-new-sw-transmission-line/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 20 April 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Brampton receives funding for transit facility</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/brampton-receives-funding-for-transit-facility/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 19 April 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>NOVA Chemicals to wrap up Sarnia projects by end of &#x2018;22</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/nova-chemicals-to-wrap-up-sarnia-projects-by-end-of-22/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/nova-chemicals-to-wrap-up-sarnia-projects-by-end-of-22/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 19 April 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Sudbury approves &#x2019;21 municipal budget</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/sudbury-approves-21-municipal-budget/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/sudbury-approves-21-municipal-budget/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 19 April 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Update: essential construction defined</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/update-essential-construction-defined/</link>
                <pubDate>Sun, 18 April 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ministry plans construction site inspections in COVID hotspots starting today</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ministry-plans-construction-site-inspections-in-covid-hotspots-starting-today/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 16 April 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario could announce new restrictions today to curb surging COVID-19 rates</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-could-announce-new-restrictions-today-to-curb-surging-covid-19-rates/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 16 April 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario tightens restrictions, gives police new powers amid dire COVID predictions</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-tightens-restrictions-gives-police-new-powers-amid-dire-covid-predictions/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 16 April 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Orillia reveals proposals for waterfront redevelopment</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/orillia-reveals-proposals-for-waterfront-redevelopment/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 16 April 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Why are they still sole-sourcing?</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/why-are-they-still-sole-sourcing/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 16 April 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Canada should stop punishing skilled tradespeople for going to work</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/canada-should-stop-punishing-skilled-tradespeople-for-going-to-work/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 15 April 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CIB to invest $650M in Lake Erie Connector project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cib-to-invest-650m-in-lake-erie-connector-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 15 April 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province, feds commit $650M to school infrastructure</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-feds-commit-650m-to-school-infrastructure/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 15 April 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>$2.2M in funding handed out for three community projects</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/2-2m-in-funding-handed-out-for-three-community-projects/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 14 April 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Metrolinx selects East York site for Ontario Line storage facility</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/metrolinx-selects-east-york-site-for-ontario-line-storage-facility/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/metrolinx-selects-east-york-site-for-ontario-line-storage-facility/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 14 April 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>WSP completes Golder purchase, names new Canadian CEO</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/wsp-completes-golder-purchase-names-new-canadian-ceo/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/wsp-completes-golder-purchase-names-new-canadian-ceo/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 14 April 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Connecting Links recipients named</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/connecting-links-recipients-named/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 13 April 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Design plans unveiled for Ontario Line TOCs</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/design-plans-unveiled-for-ontario-line-tocs/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 13 April 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa, Burlington, Brampton and Waterloo Region projects receive more than $22M</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ottawa-burlington-brampton-and-waterloo-region-projects-receive-more-than-22m/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 13 April 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Building construction investment hits another record</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/building-construction-investment-hits-another-record/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 12 April 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>RCCAO video calls for municipal water-infrastructure fund</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/rccao-video-calls-for-municipal-water-infrastructure-fund/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 12 April 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Worker fall leads to $65,000-fine</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/worker-fall-leads-to-65-000-fine/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/worker-fall-leads-to-65-000-fine/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 12 April 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Infrastructure Ontario releases spring P3 Market Update</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/infrastructure-ontario-releases-spring-p3-market-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/infrastructure-ontario-releases-spring-p3-market-update/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 09 April 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>London prepares for &#x2018;complex&#x2019; Adelaide Street work</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/london-prepares-for-complex-adelaide-street-work/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 09 April 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Policy-makers should tackle housing supply with more density, transit: CIBC CEO</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/policy-makers-should-tackle-housing-supply-with-more-density-transit-cibc-ceo/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 09 April 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario imposes four-week stay-at-home order as COVID-19 overwhelms hospitals</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-imposes-four-week-stay-at-home-order-as-covid-19-overwhelms-hospitals/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 08 April 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa, Guelph, Etobicoke projects share funding dollars</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ottawa-guelph-etobicoke-projects-share-funding-dollars/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 08 April 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Unions take aim at tax fraud</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/unions-take-aim-at-tax-fraud/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 08 April 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario to issue four-week stay-at-home order starting Thursday: sources</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-to-issue-four-week-stay-at-home-order-starting-thursday-sources/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-to-issue-four-week-stay-at-home-order-starting-thursday-sources/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 07 April 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>PCL, EllisDon teams shortlisted for Thunder Bay Jail project</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/pcl-ellisdon-teams-shortlisted-for-thunder-bay-jail-project/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/pcl-ellisdon-teams-shortlisted-for-thunder-bay-jail-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 07 April 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Poor state of roads costs Canadians $3B annually</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/poor-state-of-roads-costs-canadians-3b-annually/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 07 April 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Windsor building permits record best month so far in &#x2018;21</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/windsor-building-permits-record-best-month-so-far-in-21/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 07 April 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>FedNor provides more than $770,000 to Kenora communities</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/fednor-provides-more-than-770-000-to-kenora-communities/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 06 April 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Guelph targets $115M in loans to finance construction works</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/guelph-targets-115m-in-loans-to-finance-construction-works/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 06 April 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>PortsToronto looking for investment partner for Billy Bishop Airport</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/portstoronto-looking-for-investment-partner-for-billy-bishop-airport/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 06 April 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Building permit values pass $10B in February</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/building-permit-values-pass-10b-in-february/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 05 April 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Greek heritage museum gets funding boost</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/greek-heritage-museum-gets-funding-boost/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 05 April 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Underpinning a recovery &#x2013; infrastructure elements of the 2021 Ontario budget</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/underpinning-a-recovery-infrastructure-elements-of-the-2021-ontario-budget/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 05 April 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Choice Properties REIT, Daniels Corporation move forward with Golden Mile development</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/choice-properties-reit-daniels-corporation-move-forward-with-golden-mile-development/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 01 April 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Hamilton training project earns $592K</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/hamilton-training-project-earns-592k/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 01 April 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Competition Bureau lays charges in alleged bid-rigging scheme at Toronto condos</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/competition-bureau-lays-charges-in-alleged-bid-rigging-scheme-at-toronto-condos/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 31 March 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>London company fined $75K for safety incident</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/london-company-fined-75k-for-safety-incident/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 31 March 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Toronto kicks off $1 billion construction season</title>
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                <title>CCA paper calls for focus on sustainable infrastructure</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cca-paper-calls-for-focus-on-sustainable-infrastructure/</link>
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                <title>Feds fund HVAC training program</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 30 March 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Redevelopment work underway on Hawkesbury LTC</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/redevelopment-work-underway-on-hawkesbury-ltc/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 30 March 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Charette steps down as Bird board chair</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/charette-steps-down-as-bird-board-chair/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 29 March 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds, province inject $89M into affordable housing projects</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-province-inject-89m-into-affordable-housing-projects/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 29 March 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>&#x2018;We got it!&#x2019; Windsor hospital moves to next stage</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/we-got-it-windsor-hospital-moves-to-next-stage/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 29 March 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Budget includes funding for two-way, all-day GO service</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/budget-includes-funding-for-two-way-all-day-go-service/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 26 March 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds pledge $2.2 billion to municipalities for infrastructure</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-pledge-2-2-billion-to-municipalities-for-infrastructure/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 26 March 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Rural areas hope to get some of $2.8 billion broadband funds in Ontario budget</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/rural-areas-hope-to-get-some-of-2-8-billion-broadband-funds-in-ontario-budget/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 26 March 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction workers among phase 2 populations for COVID vaccine</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-workers-among-phase-2-populations-for-covid-vaccine/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 25 March 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Engineering joint venture selected for Laboratories Canada Ontario projects</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/engineering-joint-venture-selected-for-laboratories-canada-ontario-projects/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 25 March 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario budget contains billions aimed at emerging from pandemic</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-budget-contains-billions-aimed-at-emerging-from-pandemic/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 25 March 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Federal, provincial governments make affordable housing investments</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/federal-provincial-governments-make-affordable-housing-investments/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 24 March 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario poised to resume growth in &#x2019;21: BuildForce Canada</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-poised-to-resume-growth-in-21-buildforce-canada/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 24 March 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario to reveal 2021 budget today, expected to announce more pandemic spending</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-to-reveal-2021-budget-today-expected-to-announce-more-pandemic-spending/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 24 March 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Tricon and CPPIB create joint venture to build rental housing in Toronto</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/tricon-and-cppib-create-joint-venture-to-build-rental-housing-in-toronto/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 24 March 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Infrastructure bank launches Indigenous initiative, advocates say money not enough</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/infrastructure-bank-launches-indigenous-initiative-advocates-say-money-not-enough/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 23 March 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Initial design revealed for Waterloo airport runway project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/initial-design-revealed-for-waterloo-airport-runway-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 23 March 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario donates land for Toronto community hub</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-donates-land-for-toronto-community-hub/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 23 March 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds invest $2M for municipal asset-management programs</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-invest-2m-for-municipal-asset-management-programs/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 22 March 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Orl&#xE9;ans Health Hub reaches substantial completion</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/orleans-health-hub-reaches-substantial-completion/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 22 March 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Rogers, governments to split cost of boosting wireless service in Eastern Ontario</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/rogers-governments-to-split-cost-of-boosting-wireless-service-in-eastern-ontario/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 22 March 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Armenian Community Centre receives $3M for expansion</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/armenian-community-centre-receives-3m-for-expansion/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 19 March 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario plans to spend $933M on increasing, improving long-term care spaces</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-plans-to-spend-933m-on-increasing-improving-long-term-care-spaces/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 19 March 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Yonge North subway extension plans scaled back</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/yonge-north-subway-extension-plans-scaled-back/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 19 March 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Engineering services revenue topped $30 billion in 2019</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/engineering-services-revenue-topped-30-billion-in-2019/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 18 March 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Simcoe County reveals plans for $80M Orillia build</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/simcoe-county-reveals-plans-for-80m-orillia-build/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 18 March 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>SW Ontario counties receive $12 million for broadband projects</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/sw-ontario-counties-receive-12-million-for-broadband-projects/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 18 March 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Increases in cement, steel create another strong year at Port of Toronto in &#x2018;20</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/increases-in-cement-steel-create-another-strong-year-at-port-of-toronto-in-20/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 17 March 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province invests $1.2M in Sault trades training</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-invests-1-2m-in-sault-trades-training/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 17 March 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>StasCan: journeypersons&#x2019; incomes vary according to region</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 17 March 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Gordie Howe bridge project wins P3 award</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/gordie-howe-bridge-project-wins-p3-award/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 16 March 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Slight employment gains in construction in February</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/slight-employment-gains-in-construction-in-february/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 16 March 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Walmart Canada closing six stores, spending $500 million to upgrade others</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/walmart-canada-closing-six-stores-spending-500-million-to-upgrade-others/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 16 March 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Centre In The Square receives renovation funding</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/centre-in-the-square-receives-renovation-funding/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 15 March 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Contractors&#x2019; attitudes about work volumes for &#x2019;21 vary: OCS survey</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/contractors-attitudes-about-work-volumes-for-21-vary-ocs-survey/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 15 March 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Lafarge fined $140,000 for water act violation</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/lafarge-fined-140-000-for-water-act-violation/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 15 March 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Brookfield Infrastructure says its price for Inter Pipeline stands, despite rejection</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/brookfield-infrastructure-says-its-price-for-inter-pipeline-stands-despite-rejection/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 12 March 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>RCCAO appoints new executive director</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/rccao-appoints-new-executive-director/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 12 March 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Spend on haircuts, home renos and restaurants to stimulate economy: CIBC economist</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/spend-on-haircuts-home-renos-and-restaurants-to-stimulate-economy-cibc-economist/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 12 March 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Waterfront Toronto launches international competition for Quayside development partner</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/waterfront-toronto-launches-international-competition-for-quayside-development-partner/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 12 March 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Hydro One selects two for Waasigan Transmission Line project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/hydro-one-selects-two-for-waasigan-transmission-line-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 11 March 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa promises $40M in carbon tax cash to upgrade 172 Ontario schools</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ottawa-promises-40m-in-carbon-tax-cash-to-upgrade-172-ontario-schools/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 11 March 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>VIA Ottawa station earns LEED Gold</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/via-ottawa-station-earns-leed-gold/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 11 March 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Federal, provincial funding announced for community projects</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/federal-provincial-funding-announced-for-community-projects/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 10 March 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Golder to lead diamond mine closure</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/golder-to-lead-diamond-mine-closure/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 10 March 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Stantec targets net-zero by &#x2019;22, carbon neutral by &#x2018;30</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 10 March 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Building construction investment sets record</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 09 March 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Peel Region names new public works commissioner</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/peel-region-names-new-public-works-commissioner/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 09 March 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Queensway Carleton Hospital gets green light to build mental health unit</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/queensway-carleton-hospital-gets-green-light-to-build-mental-health-unit/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 09 March 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>IO, Metrolinx identify first negotiations proponents for GTA subway tunnels</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/io-metrolinx-identify-first-negotiations-proponents-for-gta-subway-tunnels/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 08 March 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province invests $47 million in apprenticeship</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-invests-47-million-in-apprenticeship/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 08 March 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Restoring our environment, economy and humanity through infrastructure</title>
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                <title>Bird to build Thunder Bay, Kenora jails</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 05 March 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Cash-strapped Ontario municipalities to receive $500M in new funding</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cash-strapped-ontario-municipalities-to-receive-500m-in-new-funding/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 05 March 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Techo-Bloc receives $1.5 million for facility build in Ayr</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/techo-bloc-receives-1-5-million-for-facility-build-in-ayr/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 05 March 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>January sets building permit record</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/january-sets-building-permit-record/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 04 March 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Petawawa receives $3M for food-waste conversion project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/petawawa-receives-3m-for-food-waste-conversion-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 04 March 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>QEW-Glendale project to become Ontario&#x2019;s first DDI</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/qew-glendale-project-to-become-ontario-s-first-ddi/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 04 March 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Capital spending intentions poised to grow in &#x2018;21</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/capital-spending-intentions-poised-to-grow-in-21/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 03 March 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>GoFor sees huge growth in 2020, more ahead in &#x2018;21</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/gofor-sees-huge-growth-in-2020-more-ahead-in-21/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 03 March 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Windsor permit totals approach normal in February</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/windsor-permit-totals-approach-normal-in-february/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 03 March 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Bird Construction to build Markdale Hospital</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/bird-construction-to-build-markdale-hospital/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 02 March 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>MCAC Student Chapter Summit moves online</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/mcac-student-chapter-summit-moves-online/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 02 March 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Worker death leads to $200K fine for Chelmsford contractor</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/worker-death-leads-to-200k-fine-for-chelmsford-contractor/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 02 March 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction coalition supports inclusivity declaration</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-coalition-supports-inclusivity-declaration/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 01 March 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Projects in Hamilton, Milton share in more than $6M in funding</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/projects-in-hamilton-milton-share-in-more-than-6m-in-funding/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 01 March 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Skanska to adopt Bridgit Bench across US operations</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/skanska-to-adopt-bridgit-bench-across-us-operations/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 01 March 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds, province announce $2M in funding for several community projects</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-province-announce-2m-in-funding-for-several-community-projects/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 26 February 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Foundation testing complete on Gordie Howe bridge</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/foundation-testing-complete-on-gordie-howe-bridge/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 26 February 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Mississauga is the latest to oppose Hwy 413 construction</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/mississauga-is-the-latest-to-oppose-hwy-413-construction/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 26 February 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CMHA WW to launch youth services site in Fergus</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cmha-ww-to-launch-youth-services-site-in-fergus/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 25 February 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>IBI Group names Audrey Jacob as Chief Operations Director</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ibi-group-names-audrey-jacob-as-chief-operations-director/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 25 February 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Waterloo police building reno gets go-ahead</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/waterloo-police-building-reno-gets-go-ahead/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 25 February 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Cambridge Council OKs recreation complex concept</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cambridge-council-oks-recreation-complex-concept/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 24 February 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>North Bay opens pre-qualifications for community and rec centre</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/north-bay-opens-pre-qualifications-for-community-and-rec-centre/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 24 February 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>RESCON pre-budget submission calls for feds to focus on vaccines, PPE and municipal funding</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/rescon-pre-budget-submission-calls-for-feds-to-focus-on-vaccines-ppe-and-municipal-funding/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 24 February 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>OverActive Media releases plans for proposed entertainment venue at Exhibition Place</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/overactive-media-releases-plans-for-proposed-entertainment-venue-at-exhibition-place/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 23 February 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Seasonal trends bring construction employment lower; investment trends may indicate further reductions</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/seasonal-trends-bring-construction-employment-lower-investment-trends-may-indicate-further-reductions/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 23 February 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Sudbury invested $100M in construction in 2020</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/sudbury-invested-100m-in-construction-in-2020/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 23 February 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Angela Clayton named IO president of project delivery</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/angela-clayton-named-io-president-of-project-delivery/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 22 February 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction loses 45,000 jobs in January: ADP report</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 22 February 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Facedrive receives $2.5M funding from province</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/facedrive-receives-2-5m-funding-from-province/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 22 February 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Can the construction industry require mandatory vaccination of workers against COVID-19?</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/can-the-construction-industry-require-mandatory-vaccination-of-workers-against-covid-19/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 19 February 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds, province announce infrastructure commitments</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-province-announce-infrastructure-commitments/</link>
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                <title>Locke Street project in Hamilton wins OPWA award</title>
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                <title>OAA appoints new president</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 18 February 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Peterborough projects share in more than $22M</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 18 February 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Save the trees: Never-ending construction in cities threatens the urban forest</title>
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                <title>EllisDon creates community builders arm</title>
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                <title>Feds provide $500K funding for Junction East study</title>
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                <title>Crosslinx moves to mandatory on-site COVID testing</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 16 February 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>IO, Grandview kids shortlist three</title>
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                <title>Ontario ramping up rapid testing in schools, LTC and some workplaces in coming weeks</title>
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                <title>$5M announced for Whitby Recreation Complex renos</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 12 February 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Highway 409/401 tunnel complete</title>
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                <title>Russel Metals posts net loss of $9 million in the fourth quarter</title>
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                <title>Feds promise billions in new funds to build, expand public-transit systems</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 11 February 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 10 February 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Windsor permits off to slow start in &#x2018;21</title>
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                <title>Architectural service revenues record lowest gain in five years in &#x2018;19</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/architectural-service-revenues-record-lowest-gain-in-five-years-in-19/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 09 February 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Residential sector investment reaches record high in December</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/residential-sector-investment-reaches-record-high-in-december/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 09 February 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Some construction workers eligible for emergency child care</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/some-construction-workers-eligible-for-emergency-child-care/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 09 February 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Applications open for Skills Development Fund</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/applications-open-for-skills-development-fund/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 08 February 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction adds jobs in January</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-adds-jobs-in-january/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 08 February 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario to begin gradual reopening of economy Wednesday</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-to-begin-gradual-reopening-of-economy-wednesday/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 08 February 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Parry Sound airport gets $5M funding bump</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/parry-sound-airport-gets-5m-funding-bump/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 08 February 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Carnegie arena in North York to receive nearly $3 million in renovations</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/carnegie-arena-in-north-york-to-receive-nearly-3-million-in-renovations/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 05 February 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Coalition calls for governments to fill infrastructure funding commitments</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/coalition-calls-for-governments-to-fill-infrastructure-funding-commitments/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 05 February 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Lumber shortages, housing demand drive Q4 construction prices to new record</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/lumber-shortages-housing-demand-drive-q4-construction-prices-to-new-record/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 05 February 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario economy reopening details coming next week: Labour minister</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-economy-reopening-details-coming-next-week-labour-minister/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 05 February 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>$25M contract awarded for Highway 17 interchange project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/25m-contract-awarded-for-highway-17-interchange-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 04 February 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds, province announce broadband project funding for Niagara Region</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-province-announce-broadband-project-funding-for-niagara-region/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 04 February 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Report explains reasons for Preston Springs Hotel demolition</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/report-explains-reasons-for-preston-springs-hotel-demolition/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 04 February 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Brookfield Infrastructure selling Enwave business for US$4.1 billion</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/brookfield-infrastructure-selling-enwave-business-for-us-4-1-billion/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 03 February 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Gordie Howe bridge cluster could create significant economic benefits: UWindsor study</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/gordie-howe-bridge-cluster-could-create-significant-economic-benefits-uwindsor-study/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 03 February 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>MOL proposes modernizing first-aid requirements</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/mol-proposes-modernizing-first-aid-requirements/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 03 February 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Argonaut Gold gets the green light to start construction on Magino mine</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/argonaut-gold-gets-the-green-light-to-start-construction-on-magino-mine/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 02 February 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>IO loan program funded 159 projects in 2020</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/io-loan-program-funded-159-projects-in-2020/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 02 February 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>SNC-Lavalin, Dillon hired for Ring of Fire road EAs</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/snc-lavalin-dillon-hired-for-ring-of-fire-road-eas/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 02 February 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Algoma University receives $2M for lab expansion</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/algoma-university-receives-2m-for-lab-expansion/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 01 February 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Federal Liberals tap Tamara Vrooman to chair board of infrastructure financing agency</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/federal-liberals-tap-tamara-vrooman-to-chair-board-of-infrastructure-financing-agency/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 01 February 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds, province commit to $12 million worth of broadband projects in SW Ontario</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-province-commit-to-12-million-worth-of-broadband-projects-in-sw-ontario/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 01 February 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Building permit values drop 4% in December, close 2020 down 2.3%</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/building-permit-values-drop-4-in-december-close-2020-down-2-3/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 29 January 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>IBI Group appoints new board chair</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ibi-group-appoints-new-board-chair/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 29 January 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Preliminary GDP data suggests 2020 was worst year on record</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/preliminary-gdp-data-suggests-2020-was-worst-year-on-record/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 29 January 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Sault Ste. Marie received $500,000 for civic plaza</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/sault-ste-marie-received-500-000-for-civic-plaza/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 29 January 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>$11M invested in broadband infrastructure</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/11m-invested-in-broadband-infrastructure/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 28 January 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>IBI Group to design Line 1 subway project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ibi-group-to-design-line-1-subway-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 28 January 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Will a federal election disrupt critical municipal COVID-19 projects?</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/will-a-federal-election-disrupt-critical-municipal-covid-19-projects/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 28 January 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CMHC: Retail, construction and services workers have high share of mortgage deferrals</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cmhc-retail-construction-and-services-workers-have-high-share-of-mortgage-deferrals/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 27 January 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Employment, labour force figures down year over year; may fall further in Q1</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/employment-labour-force-figures-down-year-over-year-may-fall-further-in-q1/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 27 January 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Steel fabricators warn of price hikes, delivery delays</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/steel-fabricators-warn-of-price-hikes-delivery-delays/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 27 January 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds approve controversial CN project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-approve-controversial-cn-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 26 January 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Moosonee OPP detachment opens</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/moosonee-opp-detachment-opens/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 26 January 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Small communities to share in $200M of infrastructure funding</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/small-communities-to-share-in-200m-of-infrastructure-funding/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 26 January 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction starts on Hamilton cold-storage facility</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-starts-on-hamilton-cold-storage-facility/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 25 January 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario Teachers&#x27; Pension Plan to aim for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-teachers-pension-plan-to-aim-for-net-zero-greenhouse-gas-emissions-by-2050/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 25 January 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Steel groups merge</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 25 January 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>$160M in funding announced for Mississauga transit projects</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/160m-in-funding-announced-for-mississauga-transit-projects/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 22 January 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Four appointed as CCOHS governors</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/four-appointed-as-ccohs-governors/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 22 January 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Testing, sick leave, enforcement needed to slow workplace spread in Ontario: experts</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/testing-sick-leave-enforcement-needed-to-slow-workplace-spread-in-ontario-experts/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 22 January 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Hydro One buys 21.5 acres of land in Orillia</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/hydro-one-buys-21-5-acres-of-land-in-orillia/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 21 January 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province to spend $6M on winter roads</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-to-spend-6m-on-winter-roads/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 21 January 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Shareholders give OK to West Fraser deal to buy Norbord, consolidating wood sector</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/shareholders-give-ok-to-west-fraser-deal-to-buy-norbord-consolidating-wood-sector/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 21 January 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Design competition RFQ issued for Ottawa&#x2019;s Block 2</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/design-competition-rfq-issued-for-ottawa-s-block-2/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 20 January 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>OGRA projects $34.7B infrastructure deficit for roads, bridges</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ogra-projects-34-7b-infrastructure-deficit-for-roads-bridges/</link>
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                <title>Unifor approves $1 billion General Motors deal to build electric vans in Ontario</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/unifor-approves-1-billion-general-motors-deal-to-build-electric-vans-in-ontario/</link>
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                <title>CMHC reports annual pace of housing starts down in December</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cmhc-reports-annual-pace-of-housing-starts-down-in-december/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 19 January 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Conference Board predicts strong recovery in &#x27;21, &#x27;22</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/conference-board-predicts-strong-recovery-in-21-22/</link>
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                <title>Five COVID cases reported at East-West Tie project camp</title>
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                <title>Feds allocate $203M for Toronto Rapid Housing</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-allocate-203m-for-toronto-rapid-housing/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 18 January 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>New London school to be built</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/new-london-school-to-be-built/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 18 January 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>RCCAO renews call for municipal funding</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/rccao-renews-call-for-municipal-funding/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 18 January 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CIB to back Oneida energy project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cib-to-back-oneida-energy-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 15 January 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province announces $375M in Gas Tax funding</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-announces-375m-in-gas-tax-funding/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-announces-375m-in-gas-tax-funding/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 15 January 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Slight drop in construction investment in November</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/slight-drop-in-construction-investment-in-november/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 15 January 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CCA reminds members to remain vigilant</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cca-reminds-members-to-remain-vigilant/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cca-reminds-members-to-remain-vigilant/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 14 January 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario&#x27;s tighter rules allow builders to keep working on condos, other jobs</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-s-tighter-rules-allow-builders-to-keep-working-on-condos-other-jobs/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 14 January 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Toronto mayor asks for more funding from federal and provincial governments for 2021</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/toronto-mayor-asks-for-more-funding-from-federal-and-provincial-governments-for-2021/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 14 January 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Unionized work is safer: OCS/IWH study</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/unionized-work-is-safer-ocs-iwh-study/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 14 January 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Bank CEOs say economic rebound is coming, but short term looking &#x27;not as good&#x27;</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/bank-ceos-say-economic-rebound-is-coming-but-short-term-looking-not-as-good/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 13 January 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Bowmanville Hospital receives $2.5M for renovation planning</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/bowmanville-hospital-receives-2-5m-for-renovation-planning/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 13 January 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>GoFor goes electric</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 13 January 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Breaking: Non-essential construction ordered closed</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/breaking-non-essential-construction-ordered-closed/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 12 January 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction crews push to make parking lot field hospitals patient-ready</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-crews-push-to-make-parking-lot-field-hospitals-patient-ready/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 12 January 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction sheds 2,900 jobs in December</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-sheds-2-900-jobs-in-december/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 12 January 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>London launches Climate Action Plan Simulator</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/london-launches-climate-action-plan-simulator/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 12 January 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario issues stay-at-home order to start Thursday, declares state of emergency</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-issues-stay-at-home-order-to-start-thursday-declares-state-of-emergency/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 12 January 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Canadian economy lost 63,000 jobs in Dec., first decline since April</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/canadian-economy-lost-63-000-jobs-in-dec-first-decline-since-april/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 11 January 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>JLR appoints eight associates</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/jlr-appoints-eight-associates/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 11 January 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Report: industry must bolster social, emotional skills to attract under-represented groups</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/report-industry-must-bolster-social-emotional-skills-to-attract-under-represented-groups/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 11 January 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Free Link2Build webinar: Pandemics &amp; Construction Productivity</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/free-link2build-webinar-pandemics-construction-productivity/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 08 January 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Media reports: 28 workers on Eglinton Crosstown LRT test positive for COVID</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/media-reports-28-workers-on-eglinton-crosstown-lrt-test-positive-for-covid/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 08 January 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>What the new CCDC 2 Stipulated Price Contract means for you</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/what-the-new-ccdc-2-stipulated-price-contract-means-for-you/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 08 January 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>$7M invested in northern Ontario infrastructure</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/7m-invested-in-northern-ontario-infrastructure/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/7m-invested-in-northern-ontario-infrastructure/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 07 January 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Stantec, Merrick and Dialog JV selected for laboratories rebuild</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/stantec-merrick-and-dialog-jv-selected-for-laboratories-rebuild/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 07 January 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Windsor construction ends 2020 on a high</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/windsor-construction-ends-2020-on-a-high/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 07 January 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>AECOM exits civil construction</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/aecom-exits-civil-construction/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 06 January 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Cambridge steel manufacturer fined $115K</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cambridge-steel-manufacturer-fined-115k/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 06 January 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Modern Niagara converts ice rink into a zero-carbon building</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/modern-niagara-converts-ice-rink-into-a-zero-carbon-building/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 06 January 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province, feds announce infrastructure funding in small communities</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-feds-announce-infrastructure-funding-in-small-communities/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 05 January 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Study: one-fifth of apprentices complete training on time</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/study-one-fifth-of-apprentices-complete-training-on-time/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 05 January 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Toronto to publicly report more data on workplace COVID-19 outbreaks</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/toronto-to-publicly-report-more-data-on-workplace-covid-19-outbreaks/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 05 January 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Wood to provide construction management services at C&#xF4;t&#xE9; mine</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/wood-to-provide-construction-management-services-at-cote-mine/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/wood-to-provide-construction-management-services-at-cote-mine/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 05 January 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>EllisDon launches community sponsorship program</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ellisdon-launches-community-sponsorship-program/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 04 January 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds announce $15M for Waterloo, London rapid housing projects</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-announce-15m-for-waterloo-london-rapid-housing-projects/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 04 January 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>&#x2018;Modest&#x2019; cost escalations expected in &#x2018;21</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/modest-cost-escalations-expected-in-21/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/modest-cost-escalations-expected-in-21/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 04 January 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Bombardier to provide maintenance services on Finch West LRT</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/bombardier-to-provide-maintenance-services-on-finch-west-lrt/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 31 December 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Oxford submits rezoning application for Canada Square</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/oxford-submits-rezoning-application-for-canada-square/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 31 December 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province commits $6M to Niagara College, Brock University</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-commits-6m-to-niagara-college-brock-university/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 31 December 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Building permits reach third-highest level on record</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/building-permits-reach-third-highest-level-on-record/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 30 December 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa excavator fined $90K for gas line strike</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ottawa-excavator-fined-90k-for-gas-line-strike/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 30 December 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Skills Ontario appoints eight to board</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/skills-ontario-appoints-eight-to-board/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 30 December 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Bracebridge bridge replacement delayed by COVID</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/bracebridge-bridge-replacement-delayed-by-covid/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 29 December 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>IO awards contracts for four LTC builds</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/io-awards-contracts-for-four-ltc-builds/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 29 December 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Jacobs, Stantec to provide program control services for subway projects</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/jacobs-stantec-to-provide-program-control-services-for-subway-projects/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 29 December 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Tweed bridge completed under ICIP</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/tweed-bridge-completed-under-icip/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 28 December 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Champlain Township receives $2.2M for water infrastructure</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/champlain-township-receives-2-2m-for-water-infrastructure/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 24 December 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Hamilton approves $484M capital budget</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/hamilton-approves-484m-capital-budget/</link>
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                <title>SWIFT awards $12M in broadband contracts in Waterloo Region</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/swift-awards-12m-in-broadband-contracts-in-waterloo-region/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/pomerleau-awarded-parks-canada-archive-facility-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 23 December 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Thyssenkrupp Elevator fined $55,000 for worker&#x27;s arm injury</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 23 December 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Indigenous YouthBuild program receives $7M boost</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/indigenous-youthbuild-program-receives-7m-boost/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 22 December 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>La Cit&#xE9; coll&#xE9;giale receives $2.35M for capital repairs</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/la-cite-collegiale-receives-2-35m-for-capital-repairs/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 22 December 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province enacts second shutdown</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-enacts-second-shutdown/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 22 December 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario government to impose province-wide lockdown, media reports say</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-government-to-impose-province-wide-lockdown-media-reports-say/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 21 December 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Third Crossing team issues Q3 report</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/third-crossing-team-issues-q3-report/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 21 December 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>UGuelph to receive $15M over three years</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/uguelph-to-receive-15m-over-three-years/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 21 December 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario Line RFPs issued</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-line-rfps-issued/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 18 December 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province releases Northern transport plan</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-releases-northern-transport-plan/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 18 December 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>QEW/Credit River Bridge job reaches financial close</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/qew-credit-river-bridge-job-reaches-financial-close/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 18 December 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Brampton company fined $35K for gas line strike</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/brampton-company-fined-35k-for-gas-line-strike/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 17 December 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Coca-Cola Canada Bottling plots expansion plan in Ontario and Quebec</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/coca-cola-canada-bottling-plots-expansion-plan-in-ontario-and-quebec/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 17 December 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>More cash for municipalities</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/more-cash-for-municipalities/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 17 December 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>OGCA calls for industry-wide safety stand down</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ogca-calls-for-industry-wide-safety-stand-down/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 17 December 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>SWIFT marks progress on $45M worth of broadband projects</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/swift-marks-progress-on-45m-worth-of-broadband-projects/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 16 December 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>UWindsor awards contract for law building project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/uwindsor-awards-contract-for-law-building-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 16 December 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Waterloo Region takes first step to bringing light rail to Cambridge</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/waterloo-region-takes-first-step-to-bringing-light-rail-to-cambridge/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 16 December 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Building picked up in November as housing starts jump 14.4%</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/building-picked-up-in-november-as-housing-starts-jump-14-4/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/building-picked-up-in-november-as-housing-starts-jump-14-4/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 15 December 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Diefenbunker scheduled for $1.5M in renovations</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/diefenbunker-scheduled-for-1-5m-in-renovations/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 15 December 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>IO releases latest P3 Market Update</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/io-releases-latest-p3-market-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/io-releases-latest-p3-market-update/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 15 December 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province announces $21 million in pre-apprenticeship funding</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-announces-21-million-in-pre-apprenticeship-funding/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-announces-21-million-in-pre-apprenticeship-funding/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 15 December 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Body of second worker recovered from rubble of building collapse in London, Ont.</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/body-of-second-worker-recovered-from-rubble-of-building-collapse-in-london-ont/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 14 December 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Mississauga applies for nearly $15M in infrastructure funding</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/mississauga-applies-for-nearly-15m-in-infrastructure-funding/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/mississauga-applies-for-nearly-15m-in-infrastructure-funding/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 14 December 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>New apprenticeship registrations dropped in 2019; more expected in 2020</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/new-apprenticeship-registrations-dropped-in-2019-more-expected-in-2020/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 14 December 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>University of Windsor handed $3M for facility upgrades</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/university-of-windsor-handed-3m-for-facility-upgrades/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 14 December 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Update: Two dead in construction mishap in London; recovery effort underway</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/update-two-dead-in-construction-mishap-in-london-recovery-effort-underway/</link>
                <pubDate>Sat, 12 December 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Addressing racism in construction</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/addressing-racism-in-construction/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 11 December 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Budget officer blasts lack of detail in Liberals&#x27; $100B stimulus plan</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/budget-officer-blasts-lack-of-detail-in-liberals-100b-stimulus-plan/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 11 December 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds spend $20M on London flood-mitigation projects</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-spend-20m-on-london-flood-mitigation-projects/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 11 December 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>One dead, one trapped, five others hurt after London, Ont., building collapse</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/one-dead-one-trapped-five-others-hurt-after-london-ont-building-collapse/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 11 December 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Broccolini finishes construction on Amazon Toronto fulfillment centre</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/broccolini-finishes-construction-on-amazon-toronto-fulfillment-centre/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 10 December 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Lincolnville GO Station construction begins</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/lincolnville-go-station-construction-begins/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 10 December 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>St. Lawrence College receives $2.9M in capital funding</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/st-lawrence-college-receives-2-9m-in-capital-funding/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 10 December 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>$32M invested in Ottawa affordable housing</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/32m-invested-in-ottawa-affordable-housing/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 09 December 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CMH construction work to restart in February</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cmh-construction-work-to-restart-in-february/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 09 December 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Truck driver sentenced in construction site fatality</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/truck-driver-sentenced-in-construction-site-fatality/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 09 December 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Building construction investment falls in October</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/building-construction-investment-falls-in-october/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 08 December 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province announces $20-million apprenticeship grant program</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-announces-20-million-apprenticeship-grant-program/</link>
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                <title>VIA shortlists five for Montreal, Toronto projects</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/via-shortlists-five-for-montreal-toronto-projects/</link>
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                <title>New Union Station GO Bus Terminal opens</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/new-union-station-go-bus-terminal-opens/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 07 December 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>November employment up slightly</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 07 December 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Toronto police charge man after investigation into noose found at construction site</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/toronto-police-charge-man-after-investigation-into-noose-found-at-construction-site/</link>
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                <title>WSP Global to acquire Golder for $1.5B</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/wsp-global-to-acquire-golder-for-1-5b/</link>
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                <title>Pace of job gains slows to 62,000 in November, Statistics Canada says</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/pace-of-job-gains-slows-to-62-000-in-november-statistics-canada-says/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 04 December 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Plan calls for revitalization of Ottawa&#x2019;s ByWard Market</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/plan-calls-for-revitalization-of-ottawa-s-byward-market/</link>
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                <title>Provincial, federal governments fund $3.25M in water-infrastructure projects</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/provincial-federal-governments-fund-3-25m-in-water-infrastructure-projects/</link>
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                <title>Windsor permit values retreat in November</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/windsor-permit-values-retreat-in-november/</link>
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                <title>Fall leads to $55,000 fine for Chelmsford company</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/fall-leads-to-55-000-fine-for-chelmsford-company/</link>
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                <title>Hariri Pontarini Architects tipped for York U gallery design</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/hariri-pontarini-architects-tipped-for-york-u-gallery-design/</link>
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                <title>National labour market numbers continue to stabilize</title>
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                <title>Construction stakeholders react to federal fiscal update</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-stakeholders-react-to-federal-fiscal-update/</link>
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                <title>IBI Group acquires Cole Engineering</title>
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                <title>Lakehead hoping to get Indigenous centre funded</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/lakehead-hoping-to-get-indigenous-centre-funded/</link>
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                <title>Canada lags in digital permitting processes: RESCON report</title>
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                <title>October building permit values return to normal</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/october-building-permit-values-return-to-normal/</link>
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                <title>RFQ issued for West Lincoln Memorial Hospital</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/rfq-issued-for-west-lincoln-memorial-hospital/</link>
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                <title>Colleges, universities share in $460 million in capital funds</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/colleges-universities-share-in-460-million-in-capital-funds/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 30 November 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Elizabeth Witmer reappointed as WSIB Chair &#x2014; November 2020</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/elizabeth-witmer-reappointed-as-wsib-chair/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 30 November 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Work completed on third of four CAMH facilities</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/work-completed-on-third-of-four-camh-facilities/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 30 November 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>OSPE enacts plan to eliminate industry biases</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ospe-enacts-plan-to-eliminate-industry-biases/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 27 November 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Stantec to provide design services for South Niagara Hospital</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/stantec-to-provide-design-services-for-south-niagara-hospital/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 27 November 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Thunder Bay wraps up 2020 roadwork season</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/thunder-bay-wraps-up-2020-roadwork-season/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 27 November 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Half of Ontario hospitals in poor state of repair; accountability office says</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/half-of-ontario-hospitals-in-poor-state-of-repair-accountability-office-says/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 26 November 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>OAA, OGCA among Workforce 2030 coalition members</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/oaa-ogca-among-workforce-2030-coalition-members/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 26 November 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>ONTrack Alliance selected for Union Station project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontrack-alliance-selected-for-union-station-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 26 November 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Water infrastructure construction levels rising</title>
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                <title>Kitchener contractor takes top honours at WSIB awards</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/kitchener-contractor-takes-top-honours-at-wsib-awards/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 25 November 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Kitchener to expand UW Health Sciences Campus</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/kitchener-to-expand-uw-health-sciences-campus/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 25 November 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Social infrastructure and the role architects play</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 25 November 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>How &#x27;net-zero&#x27; and &#x27;passive&#x27; houses can cut carbon emissions &#x2014; and energy bills</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/how-net-zero-and-passive-houses-can-cut-carbon-emissions-and-energy-bills/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 24 November 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Kitchener transit hub design unveiled</title>
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                <title>Province announces 29 more long-term care projects</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-announces-29-more-long-term-care-projects/</link>
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                <title>$33M to be spent on broadband in Bruce, Grey counties</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/33m-to-be-spent-on-broadband-in-bruce-grey-counties/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 23 November 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CCA, KPMG launch digital maturity assessment tool</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cca-kpmg-launch-digital-maturity-assessment-tool/</link>
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                <title>Procore survey: productivity remains high, uncertainty for 2021</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/procore-survey-productivity-remains-high-uncertainty-for-2021/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 23 November 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>$40M invested in Lake Simcoe storm-water treatment facility</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/40m-invested-in-lake-simcoe-storm-water-treatment-facility/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 20 November 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>41,000 jobs at risk: RCCAO report</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/41-000-jobs-at-risk-rccao-report/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 20 November 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>How COVID-19 is impacting business valuations</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 20 November 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Design competition open for LGBTQ2&#x2B; National Monument</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/design-competition-open-for-lgbtq2-national-monument/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 19 November 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>NRC opens advanced materials research facility</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 19 November 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province commits $760M more for long-term care homes</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-commits-760m-more-for-long-term-care-homes/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 19 November 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CaGBC report makes the case for &#x2018;green recovery&#x2019;</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cagbc-report-makes-the-case-for-green-recovery/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 18 November 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Credit River bridge contract awarded</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/credit-river-bridge-contract-awarded/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 18 November 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province opens COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure stream for municipalities</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-opens-covid-19-resilience-infrastructure-stream-for-municipalities/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 18 November 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CDCO names equity and diversity representative</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cdco-names-equity-and-diversity-representative/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 17 November 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CMHC says annual pace of housing starts climbed higher in October</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cmhc-says-annual-pace-of-housing-starts-climbed-higher-in-october/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 17 November 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Milton receives funding for transit operations building</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/milton-receives-funding-for-transit-operations-building/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 17 November 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Toronto, IO issue RFQ for George Street project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/toronto-io-issue-rfq-for-george-street-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 17 November 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Brampton contractor fined $150K for site accident</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/brampton-contractor-fined-150k-for-site-accident/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 16 November 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction starts on Henley rowing facility</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-starts-on-henley-rowing-facility/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 16 November 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Make the Canada Infrastructure Bank private sector-driven</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/make-the-canada-infrastructure-bank-private-sector-driven/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 16 November 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction begins on Engineering Design Centre at Carleton University</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-begins-on-engineering-design-centre-at-carleton-university/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 13 November 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Lafarge introduces ECOPact concrete line</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 13 November 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Link2Build celebrates one year!</title>
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                <title>Port Lands bridge delivered</title>
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                <title>Procore user data suggests construction is on the rebound</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/procore-user-data-suggests-construction-is-on-the-rebound/</link>
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                <title>Province opens Cooksville GO Station</title>
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                <title>Employment growth slows in October</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 11 November 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 11 November 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>WSIB operational review makes 25 recommendations</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 10 November 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Pomerleau breaks ground on U of T Scarborough residence</title>
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                <title>Construction prices rise with increased volume, supply shortages</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 09 November 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>EllisDon appoints SW Ontario area manager</title>
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                <title>Skilled trades panel open to input</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/skilled-trades-panel-open-to-input/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 05 November 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Pre-pandemic economic levels at least a year away</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/pre-pandemic-economic-levels-at-least-a-year-away/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 04 November 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Windsor permit values inch ahead of 2019 pace</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/windsor-permit-values-inch-ahead-of-2019-pace/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 04 November 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>WSIB names Tom Barber as Fair Practices Commissioner</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/wsib-names-tom-barber-as-fair-practices-commissioner/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 04 November 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CCA launches construction R&amp;D portal</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cca-launches-construction-r-d-portal/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 03 November 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province to spend $62 million on two Etobicoke schools</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-to-spend-62-million-on-two-etobicoke-schools/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 03 November 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>TCBN launches Building Diversity Awards</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/tcbn-launches-building-diversity-awards/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 03 November 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ehren Cory named infrastructure bank CEO</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ehren-cory-named-infrastructure-bank-ceo/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 02 November 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Hotel construction pipeline dipped in Q3</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/hotel-construction-pipeline-dipped-in-q3/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 02 November 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa contractor fined $90,000 for bulldozer accident</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ottawa-contractor-fined-90-000-for-bulldozer-accident/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 02 November 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Building permits jump 17 percent in September</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/building-permits-jump-17-percent-in-september/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 30 October 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Panelists speak about a chaotic construction season</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 30 October 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Which safety system suits your company?</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/which-safety-system-suits-your-company/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 30 October 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>OTCC facility delivered under IPD model</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/otcc-facility-delivered-under-ipd-model/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 29 October 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/pca-canada-appoints-new-ontario-director-of-public-affairs/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 29 October 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province commits $1B to infrastructure spending</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-commits-1b-to-infrastructure-spending/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 29 October 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Big city mayors call for relief</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/big-city-mayors-call-for-relief/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 28 October 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Blacklisted: The rise of reprisal clauses in public tenders</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/blacklisted-the-rise-of-reprisal-clauses-in-public-tenders/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 28 October 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction of Picton hospital advances</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-of-picton-hospital-advances/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 28 October 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Alberta companies awarded $250-million contract at C&#xF4;t&#xE9; mine</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/alberta-companies-awarded-250-million-contract-at-cote-mine/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 27 October 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Coco Paving awarded Hwy 401 widening project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/coco-paving-awarded-hwy-401-widening-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 27 October 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Tecumseh receives $11M in federal funding</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/tecumseh-receives-11m-in-federal-funding/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 27 October 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province introduces sweeping bill to accelerate construction projects</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-introduces-sweeping-bill-to-accelerate-construction-projects/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 26 October 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Residential construction worth 26 percent of 2018 underground economy</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/residential-construction-worth-26-percent-of-2018-underground-economy/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 26 October 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>September&#x2019;s national construction unemployment rate continues decline</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/september-s-national-construction-unemployment-rate-continues-decline/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 26 October 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Brantford building permits headed for record year</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/brantford-building-permits-headed-for-record-year/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 23 October 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction underway at UGuelph field crop building</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-underway-at-uguelph-field-crop-building/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 23 October 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>EllisDon enhances security measures at MGH site</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ellisdon-enhances-security-measures-at-mgh-site/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 23 October 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CCA announces CONtact mentors</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cca-announces-contact-mentors/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 22 October 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Greenfield Global to expand Johnstown plant</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 22 October 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>More work needed, RCCAO warns</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/more-work-needed-rccao-warns/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 22 October 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Guelph community groups seeking $1.3 million construction funding</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/guelph-community-groups-seeking-1-3-million-construction-funding/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 21 October 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa&#x2019;s Zibi to adopt post-industrial waste-heat recovery system</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ottawa-s-zibi-to-adopt-post-industrial-waste-heat-recovery-system/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 21 October 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province announces $550 million for school construction</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-announces-550-million-for-school-construction/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 21 October 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>NWMO maps out potential nuclear storage site</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/nwmo-maps-out-potential-nuclear-storage-site/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 20 October 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>thyssenkrupp Elevator Canada launches ITS Centre</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/thyssenkrupp-elevator-canada-launches-its-centre/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 20 October 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>WRH finally acquires expansion land</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 20 October 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Anti-racism council holds first meeting</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 19 October 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Argonaut Gold to proceed with Magino mine</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 19 October 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Roche Canada to invest $500 million in Mississauga operations site</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cca-issues-statement-on-trade-barriers-stimulus-funding/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 16 October 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 16 October 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>&#x2018;Review and adapt&#x2019; to prepare policies for second pandemic wave</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 16 October 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Broccolini breaks ground on Ajax Amazon facility</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/broccolini-breaks-ground-on-ajax-amazon-facility/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 15 October 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ledo Hotel in Sudbury tapped for redevelopment</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 14 October 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction investment rises in August</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-investment-rises-in-august/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 08 October 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Infrastructure Minister to speak at P3 2020 conference</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/infrastructure-minister-to-speak-at-p3-2020-conference/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 08 October 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province appoints skilled trades panel, invests $75M in apprenticeship</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-appoints-skilled-trades-panel-invests-75m-in-apprenticeship/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 08 October 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>More racist activity on Michael Garron site</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/more-racist-activity-on-michael-garron-site/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 07 October 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Second pandemic wave tops contractors&#x2019; concerns in latest OCS survey</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/second-pandemic-wave-tops-contractors-concerns-in-latest-ocs-survey/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 07 October 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>WalterFedy, AEC announce new CEO</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/walterfedy-aec-announce-new-ceo/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 07 October 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CAF campaign supports women in the trades</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/caf-campaign-supports-women-in-the-trades/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 06 October 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Holding premium rates steady, focusing on health and safety and going digital</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/holding-premium-rates-steady-focusing-on-health-and-safety-and-going-digital/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 06 October 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Permit values jump in Windsor in September</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/permit-values-jump-in-windsor-in-september/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 06 October 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CCA, EllisDon and UOttawa partner on VR project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cca-ellisdon-and-uottawa-partner-on-vr-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 05 October 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction begins on $104M development near Pearson</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-begins-on-104m-development-near-pearson/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 05 October 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Wood takes on six Metrolinx contracts</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/wood-takes-on-six-metrolinx-contracts/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 05 October 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Building permit values top $8 billion</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/building-permit-values-top-8-billion/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 02 October 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds invest $10B through infrastructure bank</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-invest-10b-through-infrastructure-bank/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 02 October 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>WSIB freezes premium rates for 2021</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/wsib-freezes-premium-rates-for-2021/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 02 October 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Bridgit, Giatec named among top-growing companies</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/bridgit-giatec-named-among-top-growing-companies/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 01 October 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Economic recovery will stall in the winter: Conference Board</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/economic-recovery-will-stall-in-the-winter-conference-board/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 01 October 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Gordie Howe bridge project heads into &#x2018;most active period&#x2019;</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/gordie-howe-bridge-project-heads-into-most-active-period/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 01 October 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CCA launches Talent Fits Here campaign</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cca-launches-talent-fits-here-campaign/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 30 September 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>RCCAO report warns of effects of funding inactivity</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/rccao-report-warns-of-effects-of-funding-inactivity/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 30 September 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>WSIB transfer of costs and the impact of COVID-19</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/wsib-transfer-of-costs-and-the-impact-of-covid-19/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 30 September 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction begins on Stage 2 west tunnel in Ottawa</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-begins-on-stage-2-west-tunnel-in-ottawa/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 29 September 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Loss of productivity &#x2013; what are you?</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/loss-of-productivity-what-are-you/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 29 September 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province invests $2M in Sudbury skills training</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-invests-2m-in-sudbury-skills-training/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-invests-2m-in-sudbury-skills-training/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 29 September 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>ADP report: employment shed 205,000 jobs in August</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/adp-report-employment-shed-205-000-jobs-in-august/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 28 September 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Bird-Stuart Olson transaction complete</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/bird-stuart-olson-transaction-complete/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 28 September 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds announce $1B rapid housing fund</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-announce-1b-rapid-housing-fund/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 28 September 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>$42 million invested in transit projects across Ontario</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/42-million-invested-in-transit-projects-across-ontario/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 25 September 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Fall P3 market update released</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/fall-p3-market-update-released/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 25 September 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>More nooses found at Michael Garron Hospital site</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/more-nooses-found-at-michael-garron-hospital-site/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 25 September 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province to add 98 labour inspectors</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-to-add-98-labour-inspectors/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 25 September 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>National construction unemployment continued to decline in August</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/national-construction-unemployment-continued-to-decline-in-august/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 24 September 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Nuclear industry looks to wood</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/nuclear-industry-looks-to-wood/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 24 September 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Tender for Waterloo library project awarded</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/tender-for-waterloo-library-project-awarded/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 24 September 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>$126M to be spent on Durham transit projects</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/126m-to-be-spent-on-durham-transit-projects/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 23 September 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>PCL partners with Ottawa&#x2019;s Giatec</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/pcl-partners-with-ottawa-s-giatec/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 23 September 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>StatsCan: building construction investment rises in July</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/statscan-building-construction-investment-rises-in-july/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 23 September 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CCOHS receives $2.5M in federal funding</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ccohs-receives-2-5m-in-federal-funding/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 22 September 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital reaches substantial completion</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cortellucci-vaughan-hospital-reaches-substantial-completion/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 22 September 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Toronto provides construction update</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/toronto-provides-construction-update/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 22 September 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CEO rebrands as ACEC-Ontario</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ceo-rebrands-as-acec-ontario/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 21 September 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Loblaws re-opens West Block building in Toronto</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/loblaws-re-opens-west-block-building-in-toronto/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 21 September 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Michael Lindsay named IO president and CEO</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/michael-lindsay-named-io-president-and-ceo/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 21 September 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>$5.5M invested in Windsor and Kingsville housing</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/5-5m-invested-in-windsor-and-kingsville-housing/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 18 September 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Brantford sees permit jump in August</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/brantford-sees-permit-jump-in-august/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 18 September 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction starts on Zekelman Centre addition at St. Clair College</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-starts-on-zekelman-centre-addition-at-st-clair-college/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 18 September 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Brightwater community launches</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 17 September 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds pledge $168M for Ottawa affordable housing</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-pledge-168m-for-ottawa-affordable-housing/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 17 September 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Work underway on The United</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/work-underway-on-the-united/</link>
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                <title>Gigamon to open R&amp;D facility in Ottawa</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/gigamon-to-open-r-d-facility-in-ottawa/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 16 September 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>IO issues RFQ for Grandview Children&#x2019;s Treatment Centre</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/io-issues-rfq-for-grandview-children-s-treatment-centre/</link>
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                <title>Prequalifications open for $1B Supreme Court project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/prequalifications-open-for-1b-supreme-court-project/</link>
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                <title>C&#xF4;t&#xE9; mine will create 1,000 construction jobs</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cote-mine-will-create-1-000-construction-jobs/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 15 September 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province invests $175M in hospital repairs</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-invests-175m-in-hospital-repairs/</link>
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                <title>RCCAO proposes sweeping One Call changes</title>
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                <title>$8.4M for London affordable housing</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/8-4m-for-london-affordable-housing/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 14 September 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Cambridge dam project will go ahead</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cambridge-dam-project-will-go-ahead/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 14 September 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Housing starts record strong August</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/housing-starts-record-strong-august/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 14 September 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province invests $19M in Moosonee hospital</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-invests-19m-in-moosonee-hospital/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 11 September 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>RESCON launches anti-racism campaign</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/rescon-launches-anti-racism-campaign/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 11 September 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Union Station redevelopment delayed</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/union-station-redevelopment-delayed/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 11 September 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Amazon reveals plans for two new Ontario fulfillment centres</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/amazon-reveals-plans-for-two-new-ontario-fulfillment-centres/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 10 September 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Governments announce $5.4M in funding for Kitchener affordable housing</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/governments-announce-5-4m-in-funding-for-kitchener-affordable-housing/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 10 September 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Refurbishment work underway at Darlington Unit 3</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/refurbishment-work-underway-at-darlington-unit-3/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 10 September 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Employment grows by 246,000 in August</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/employment-grows-by-246-000-in-august/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 09 September 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa Hospital, local building trades sign project charter</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ottawa-hospital-local-building-trades-sign-project-charter/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 09 September 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Provincial exam centres re-open</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/provincial-exam-centres-re-open/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/provincial-exam-centres-re-open/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 09 September 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Sudbury asphalt pilot project may be scaled back</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/sudbury-asphalt-pilot-project-may-be-scaled-back/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/sudbury-asphalt-pilot-project-may-be-scaled-back/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 08 September 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Windsor permit values fall again in August</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/windsor-permit-values-fall-again-in-august/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/windsor-permit-values-fall-again-in-august/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 08 September 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Wooden skyscrapers could transform construction by trapping carbon emissions</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/wooden-skyscrapers-could-transform-construction-by-trapping-carbon-emissions/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 08 September 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>$4M for affordable housing projects in Sault Ste. Marie</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/4m-for-affordable-housing-projects-in-sault-ste-marie/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 04 September 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Kingston ferry services set for major upgrade</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/kingston-ferry-services-set-for-major-upgrade/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 04 September 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province provides $37M in funding for skills training</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-provides-37m-in-funding-for-skills-training/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-provides-37m-in-funding-for-skills-training/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 04 September 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>LiUNA, operating engineers call for consistent infrastructure funding</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/liuna-operating-engineers-call-for-consistent-infrastructure-funding/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 03 September 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Net-zero fire station planned for Port Stanley</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/net-zero-fire-station-planned-for-port-stanley/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 03 September 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>World concrete producers target zero carbon by 2050</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/world-concrete-producers-target-zero-carbon-by-2050/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 03 September 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Applications open for WSIB small business leader awards</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/applications-open-for-wsib-small-business-leader-awards/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 02 September 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Niagara Falls sewer project wins AMO award</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/niagara-falls-sewer-project-wins-amo-award/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 02 September 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Thunder Bay transit projects get $25M boost</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/thunder-bay-transit-projects-get-25m-boost/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 02 September 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>$30M invested in Nipissing transit projects</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/30m-invested-in-nipissing-transit-projects/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/30m-invested-in-nipissing-transit-projects/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 01 September 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Five teams selected for design of Afghan mission monument</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/five-teams-selected-for-design-of-afghan-mission-monument/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 01 September 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>National permit values fall 3% in July</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/national-permit-values-fall-3-in-july/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/national-permit-values-fall-3-in-july/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 01 September 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CDBI to host 2020 conference virtually</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cdbi-to-host-2020-conference-virtually/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cdbi-to-host-2020-conference-virtually/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 31 August 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>One Ontario: one system for permitting</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/one-ontario-one-system-for-permitting/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/one-ontario-one-system-for-permitting/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 31 August 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province to build, renovate five Eastern Ontario jails</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-to-build-renovate-five-eastern-ontario-jails/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 31 August 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds, province announce back-to-school funding</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-province-announce-back-to-school-funding/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-province-announce-back-to-school-funding/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 28 August 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province invests $43M in skilled trades education</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-invests-43m-in-skilled-trades-education/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 28 August 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Topping off 100 Queens Quay East</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/topping-off-100-queens-quay-east/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 28 August 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>An uneven recovery</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/an-uneven-recovery/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 27 August 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province commits $16M to Etobicoke school</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-commits-16m-to-etobicoke-school/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 27 August 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Weston Forest acquires Monterra Lumber Mills</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/weston-forest-acquires-monterra-lumber-mills/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 27 August 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Connecting Links funding announced for 2021&#x2013;22</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/connecting-links-funding-announced-for-2021-22/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/connecting-links-funding-announced-for-2021-22/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 26 August 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province funds $13M worth of construction at Fort William park</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-funds-13m-worth-of-construction-at-fort-william-park/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 26 August 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Sharp drop, quick recovery</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/sharp-drop-quick-recovery/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 26 August 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>$1.5 million invested in London jobs-training centres</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/1-5-million-invested-in-london-jobs-training-centres/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 25 August 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Aecon releases inaugural sustainability report</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/aecon-releases-inaugural-sustainability-report/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 25 August 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>R&amp;F Construction owners donate $12K to Orillia hospital</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/r-f-construction-owners-donate-12k-to-orillia-hospital/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 25 August 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>$15M invested in rural projects in southwest and northern communities</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/15m-invested-in-rural-projects-in-southwest-and-northern-communities/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 24 August 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Building construction investment rises 12 percent in June</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/building-construction-investment-rises-12-percent-in-june/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 24 August 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Cambridge to host Amazon fulfilment centre</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cambridge-to-host-amazon-fulfilment-centre/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 24 August 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Clearwater Structures to open Bowmanville facility</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/clearwater-structures-to-open-bowmanville-facility/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 21 August 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>EllisDon promotes two</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ellisdon-promotes-two/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 21 August 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds provide $73M for Toronto rental housing</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-provide-73m-for-toronto-rental-housing/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 21 August 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>ASHRAE updates HVAC building readiness guide</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ashrae-updates-hvac-building-readiness-guide/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 20 August 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Eglinton subway extension RFP to be issued August 20</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/eglinton-subway-extension-rfp-to-be-issued-august-20/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 20 August 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>&#x2018;Significant&#x2019; mixed-use development gets green light from Simcoe County</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/significant-mixed-use-development-gets-green-light-from-simcoe-county/</link>
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                <title>Feds provide $86 million to Ottawa rental project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-provide-86-million-to-ottawa-rental-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 19 August 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>RFP issued for Brampton courthouse/Toronto bail centre project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/rfp-issued-for-brampton-courthouse-toronto-bail-centre-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 19 August 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Scarborough subway extension RFP to be issued August 20</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/scarborough-subway-extension-rfp-to-be-issued-august-20/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 19 August 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Peel Region receives $276M in funding for affordable housing</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/peel-region-receives-276m-in-funding-for-affordable-housing/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 18 August 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Three GCs shortlisted for Ottawa mega-library project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/three-gcs-shortlisted-for-ottawa-mega-library-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 18 August 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Work on innovative galvanizing plant is 50% complete</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/work-on-innovative-galvanizing-plant-is-50-complete/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 18 August 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds, province invest in First Nations community bypass road</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-province-invest-in-first-nations-community-bypass-road/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 17 August 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Sudbury transit projects receive $99M</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/sudbury-transit-projects-receive-99m/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 17 August 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>T3 Bayside now under construction</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/t3-bayside-now-under-construction/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 17 August 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Brockville General Hospital building achieves substantial completion</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/brockville-general-hospital-building-achieves-substantial-completion/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 14 August 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CCA turns to online communities of practice</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cca-turns-to-online-communities-of-practice/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 14 August 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Walmart breaks ground on Vaughan distribution centre</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/walmart-breaks-ground-on-vaughan-distribution-centre/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 14 August 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Hotel construction ahead of 2019 pace</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/hotel-construction-ahead-of-2019-pace/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 13 August 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province plans LTC home at Humber River Hospital</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-plans-ltc-home-at-humber-river-hospital/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 13 August 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province releases $1.6B in municipal relief funding</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-releases-1-6b-in-municipal-relief-funding/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 13 August 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Concerning new decision for Ontario construction employers</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/concerning-new-decision-for-ontario-construction-employers/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 12 August 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Windsor permit activity plunges in July</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/windsor-permit-activity-plunges-in-july/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 12 August 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>WSIB extends deferred payment deadline to January 2021</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/wsib-extends-deferred-payment-deadline-to-january-2021/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 12 August 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>$47M for Kingston transit projects</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/47m-for-kingston-transit-projects/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 11 August 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construct Your Career program receives $700K funding boost</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construct-your-career-program-receives-700k-funding-boost/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 11 August 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Labour force adds 419,000 jobs in July</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/labour-force-adds-419-000-jobs-in-july/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 11 August 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CDAO, CEC urge support for COVID Alert app</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cdao-cec-urge-support-for-covid-alert-app/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 10 August 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Hwy 401 rail tunnel reaches major milestone</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/hwy-401-rail-tunnel-reaches-major-milestone/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 10 August 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province maps out route for new GTA highway</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-maps-out-route-for-new-gta-highway/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 10 August 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>$16M invested in SW Ontario transit projects</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/16m-invested-in-sw-ontario-transit-projects/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 07 August 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds announce $3.3B COVID resilience fund</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-announce-3-3b-covid-resilience-fund/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 07 August 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>PDC team selected for West Lincoln Memorial Hospital build</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/pdc-team-selected-for-west-lincoln-memorial-hospital-build/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 07 August 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Economy on the road to recovery: CBOC</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/economy-on-the-road-to-recovery-cboc/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 06 August 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Six teams shortlisted for GTA subway projects</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/six-teams-shortlisted-for-gta-subway-projects/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 06 August 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Work completed on DSV Canada office</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/work-completed-on-dsv-canada-office/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 06 August 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Farm Boy grows</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/farm-boy-grows/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 05 August 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Governments contribute $625K to Kingston affordable housing</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/governments-contribute-625k-to-kingston-affordable-housing/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 05 August 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Green recovery can generate billions: CaGBC</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/green-recovery-can-generate-billions-cagbc/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 05 August 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>$23M announced for Mississauga affordable housing</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/23m-announced-for-mississauga-affordable-housing/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 04 August 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Building permit values increase in June</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/building-permit-values-increase-in-june/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 04 August 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>PCL Constructors joins POST Promise</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/pcl-constructors-joins-post-promise/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 04 August 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction costs rise slightly in Q2</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-costs-rise-slightly-in-q2/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 31 July 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Fifth noose found at GTA site</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/fifth-noose-found-at-gta-site/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 31 July 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Sault Ste. Marie transit receives $10M in funding</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/sault-ste-marie-transit-receives-10m-in-funding/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 31 July 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>$113 million invested in Brampton transit</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/113-million-invested-in-brampton-transit/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 30 July 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ajax care home to be fast-tracked</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ajax-care-home-to-be-fast-tracked/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 30 July 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Bird to buy Stuart Olson for $96M</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/bird-to-buy-stuart-olson-for-96m/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 30 July 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>$4B announced in municipal funding</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/4b-announced-in-municipal-funding/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 29 July 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Guelph names new contractor for police renovation</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/guelph-names-new-contractor-for-police-renovation/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 29 July 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Steelworkers call for WSIB to recognize more cancer claims</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/steelworkers-call-for-wsib-to-recognize-more-cancer-claims/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 29 July 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction to begin on Markham Centre Campus</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-to-begin-on-markham-centre-campus/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 28 July 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Empire plans $2.1B grocery-store spend</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/empire-plans-2-1b-grocery-store-spend/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 28 July 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Governments invest $6M in affordable housing in Coburg</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/governments-invest-6m-in-affordable-housing-in-coburg/</link>
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                <title>Funding announced for seven SW Ontario rural projects</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/funding-announced-for-seven-sw-ontario-rural-projects/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 27 July 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province to spend $500 million on school construction</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-to-spend-500-million-on-school-construction/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 27 July 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>SMH receives stage 1 approval for redevelopment</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/smh-receives-stage-1-approval-for-redevelopment/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 27 July 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>$8M announced for road and bridge projects in Southern Ontario</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/8m-announced-for-road-and-bridge-projects-in-southern-ontario/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 24 July 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario Superior Court of Justice sends Ontario construction employers back to the drawing board</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-superior-court-of-justice-sends-ontario-construction-employers-back-to-the-drawing-board/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 24 July 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>World&#x2019;s largest cricket processing facility coming to London</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/world-s-largest-cricket-processing-facility-coming-to-london/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 24 July 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>$1.3B gold project to go ahead</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/1-3b-gold-project-to-go-ahead/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 23 July 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>$16.5M invested in Wolfe Island ferry route</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/16-5m-invested-in-wolfe-island-ferry-route/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 23 July 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province pilots project for faster long-term care builds</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-pilots-project-for-faster-long-term-care-builds/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 23 July 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction investment rises 60 percent in May</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-investment-rises-60-percent-in-may/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 22 July 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds provide infrastructure asset-management funding</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-provide-infrastructure-asset-management-funding/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 22 July 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Hamilton OKs $500M redevelopment plan</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/hamilton-oks-500m-redevelopment-plan/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 22 July 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/nexii-to-open-three-manufacturing-plants-in-2021/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 21 July 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/plans-in-place-to-expand-highways-6-and-401/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/walmart-canada-to-spend-3-5b-on-facilities/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/covid-aid-paperwork-must-be-in-order-as-audits-loom/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 20 July 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/mississauga-metrolinx-to-start-work-on-dundas-bus-corridor/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/northern-ontario-projects-share-in-18m-in-infrastructure-money/</link>
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                <title>Windsor announces developer for Grace Hospital site</title>
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                <title>Cash flow through COVID</title>
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                <title>Province commits to Highway 7 funding</title>
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                <title>Bridgit captures $9M strategic investment</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/bridgit-captures-9m-strategic-investment/</link>
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                <title>Funding announced for eight road and bridge projects</title>
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                <title>Statistics Canada: workplaces adapting to COVID realities</title>
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                <title>$41M invested in Barrie transit projects</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/41m-invested-in-barrie-transit-projects/</link>
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                <title>Housing starts rebound in June</title>
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                <title>Overhaul LTC facilities, says carpenters&#x2019; union</title>
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                <title>Skills Ontario names seven to board</title>
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                <title>Feds invest $40 million in UTIP</title>
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                <title>Funding announced for Western Ontario roads and bridges</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/funding-announced-for-western-ontario-roads-and-bridges/</link>
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                <title>TraceSCAN gets thumbs up from Ontario government</title>
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                <title>ContractorCheck purchased by Alcumus</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/contractorcheck-purchased-by-alcumus/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 09 July 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Lake Simcoe airport expansion plans cleared for take off</title>
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                <title>Windsor and Tecumseh to share in more than $23M in infrastructure funding</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/windsor-and-tecumseh-to-share-in-more-than-23m-in-infrastructure-funding/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 09 July 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province to accelerate &#x2018;priority&#x2019; transit projects</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-to-accelerate-priority-transit-projects/</link>
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                <title>Windsor building permits record strong June</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/windsor-building-permits-record-strong-june/</link>
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                <title>Four Southern Ontario projects share in $16M in infrastructure funding</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 07 July 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Sudbury digs into the past to repair roads</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 06 July 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-adds-10m-to-connecting-links-program/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/skills-ontario-receives-funding-boost-from-government/</link>
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                <title>Broccolini to build second Ottawa Amazon warehouse</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/broccolini-to-build-second-ottawa-amazon-warehouse/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 03 July 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CN to invest $310M in Ontario in 2020</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cn-to-invest-310m-in-ontario-in-2020/</link>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 30 June 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Building construction investment drops 46 percent in April</title>
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                <title>Brantford on track for record setting construction year</title>
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                <title>Province releases spring P3 market update</title>
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                <title>Final design released for Kingston intersection</title>
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                <title>Barriers to diversity can be overcome: Rennehan</title>
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                <title>Governments announce $41 million for Waterloo transit projects</title>
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                <title>Brampton plans $325-million bus facility</title>
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                <title>Central 1 report shows 7 percent GDP loss in Ontario</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 15 June 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Training in some trades allowed to resume in July</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 11 June 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Residential associations propose economic kick-start plan</title>
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                <title>Work begins on Calabogie Generating Station</title>
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                <title>Green infrastructure generates significant ROIs, project finds</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>SAC releases new bond form for IPD projects</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/sac-releases-new-bond-form-for-ipd-projects/</link>
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                <title>Scotts Mills Dam work back underway</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-requests-bidders-for-hwy-17-expansion/</link>
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                <title>Watch: Priestly Demolition tears down Highway 401 overpass</title>
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                <title>Carole Saab announced as FCM CEO</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/carole-saab-announced-as-fcm-ceo/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Habitat for Humanity Canada celebrates outstanding affiliates</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Housing activity increases in April</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>DCC, CMHC named among federal employment equity award winners</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/productivity-safety-are-contractors-main-concerns-as-they-return-to-work-ocs-survey/</link>
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                <title>April LFS data: economy sheds three million jobs since COVID-19 shutdown</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/april-lfs-data-economy-sheds-three-million-jobs-since-covid-19-shutdown/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Engineering revenues, profit margins down since 2014: StatsCan</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province announces relief programs for apprentices, hospitality-sector workers</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-announces-relief-programs-for-apprentices-hospitality-sector-workers/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Bird Construction to build Mississauga rental tower</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/bird-construction-to-build-mississauga-rental-tower/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Elizabeth Witmer reappointed as WSIB chair</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/elizabeth-witmer-reappointed-as-wsib-chair/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>LiUNA to pilot test digital contact-trace technology</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/liuna-to-pilot-test-digital-contact-trace-technology/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Cash flow crisis could be coming</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cash-flow-crisis-could-be-coming/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province announces Highway 401 expansion in Cambridge</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-announces-highway-401-expansion-in-cambridge/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Survey says 8 percent of businesses ready to re-open their doors</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/survey-says-8-percent-of-businesses-ready-to-re-open-their-doors/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Bonding Q&amp;A with Petrela, Winter &amp; Associates</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/bonding-q-a-with-petrela-winter-associates/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CaGBC recommends government prioritize post-pandemic green building</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cagbc-recommends-government-prioritize-post-pandemic-green-building/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>OGCA, OAA offer guidance on publishing CSPs</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ogca-oaa-offer-guidance-on-publishing-csps/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>League of Champions webinar discusses COVID safety on construction sites</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/league-of-champions-webinar-discusses-covid-safety-on-construction-sites/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>UWindsor law project delayed; LSRC back on track</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/uwindsor-law-project-delayed-lsrc-back-on-track/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Wind farm construction permitted to resume</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Alltrade Contractors appoints director of construction</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction to restart operations on May 19</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-to-restart-operations-on-may-19/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province announces $3.7 million in affordable housing investments</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Three Ontario cities among least hard hit by COVID pandemic, says Conference Board</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/three-ontario-cities-among-least-hard-hit-by-covid-pandemic-says-conference-board/</link>
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                <title>Optimism diminishing among contractors: CIQS survey reports</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/optimism-diminishing-among-contractors-ciqs-survey-reports/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Sudbury launches urban design competition</title>
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                <title>FAO report: Ontario economy to contract by 9% in 2020</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/fao-report-ontario-economy-to-contract-by-9-in-2020/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province announces Connecting Links funding</title>
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                <title>CaGBC report highlights zero-carbon skills gaps</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cagbc-report-highlights-zero-carbon-skills-gaps/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Halton courthouse project cancelled</title>
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                <title>Hotel construction records strong start to 2020</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Windsor records $32 million worth of permits in April</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/statscan-survey-nearly-one-in-three-businesses-hit-hard-by-covid-19/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>ASHRAE issues coronavirus guidance statements</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ashrae-issues-coronavirus-guidance-statements/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>COVID-19 &#x2013; Now is the time to turn our focus towards mitigation</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/covid-19-now-is-the-time-to-turn-our-focus-towards-mitigation/</link>
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                <title>OCP Construction Supplies to match healthcare donations</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ocp-construction-supplies-to-match-healthcare-donations/</link>
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                <title>Mississauga to resume construction</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/mississauga-to-resume-construction/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>More construction projects permitted to reopen on Monday</title>
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                <title>Ontario takes another step toward re-opening</title>
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                <title>Relief from COVID-19: Should contracts and subcontracts be amended by legislation?</title>
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                <title>Construction costs for all buildings rise in Q1</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-costs-for-all-buildings-rise-in-q1/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 30 April 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Quebec to reopen construction on May 11; Ontario remains uncertain</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/quebec-to-reopen-construction-on-may-11-ontario-remains-uncertain/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 30 April 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre building pandemic response unit</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/royal-victoria-regional-health-centre-building-pandemic-response-unit/</link>
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                <title>NTCCC calls on federal government to provide relief</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ntccc-calls-on-federal-government-to-provide-relief/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 29 April 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Place du Portage III targeted for major renovations</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/rccao-report-offers-recommendations-for-streamlining-subway-project-costs/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 29 April 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Belleville names new building officials</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/belleville-names-new-building-officials/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 28 April 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>City of Ottawa issues $630 million in permits in March</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/city-of-ottawa-issues-630-million-in-permits-in-march/</link>
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                <title>National Day of Mourning 2020</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/national-day-of-mourning-2020/</link>
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                <title>CaGBC, RAIC offer feedback on code changes</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cagbc-raic-offer-feedback-on-code-changes/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 27 April 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CCOHS launches COVID information-sharing resource</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ccohs-launches-covid-information-sharing-resource/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 27 April 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario municipalities awarding road-construction works</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-municipalities-awarding-road-construction-works/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 27 April 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ehren Cory extends stay as IO CEO</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ehren-cory-extends-stay-as-io-ceo/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 24 April 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>evolv1 achieves zero-carbon milestones</title>
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                <title>Province names construction advisory panel members</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-names-construction-advisory-panel-members/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 24 April 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Claridge sets sights on two towers in Ottawa</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/claridge-sets-sights-on-two-towers-in-ottawa/</link>
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                <title>COCA asks province to protect contractors from COVID costs</title>
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                <title>How to prepare for the post-COVID-19 world of construction</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/how-to-prepare-for-the-post-covid-19-world-of-construction/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 23 April 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario extends emergency orders</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 23 April 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Cambridge to resume essential construction work</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cambridge-to-resume-essential-construction-work/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 22 April 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>StatsCan: building construction investment up 1.3 percent in February</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/statscan-building-construction-investment-up-1-3-percent-in-february/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 22 April 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Watch: Crosstown LRT tunnel machines extracted</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/watch-crosstown-lrt-tunnel-machines-extracted/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 22 April 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>ADP Canada: employment down by 177,000 jobs in March</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 21 April 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Essential construction work to resume in Waterloo Region</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/essential-construction-work-to-resume-in-waterloo-region/</link>
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                <title>RFP issued for new cell infrastructure in rural Eastern Ontario</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/rfp-issued-for-new-cell-infrastructure-in-rural-eastern-ontario/</link>
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                <title>Huron Church Road construction underway in Windsor</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/huron-church-road-construction-underway-in-windsor/</link>
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                <title>McMaster Innovation Park plans massive campus expansion</title>
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                <title>Libro donates $50,000 to London affordable-housing project</title>
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                <title>Waterloo Region permits hit all-time high in 2019</title>
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                <title>Is now a good time to put a project out for tender?</title>
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                <title>MCAC, NTCCC join the call for cost relief</title>
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                <title>Shut down delays: who pays?</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/windsor-building-permits-up-8-million-in-march/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/here-to-help-wsib-services-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/lhsc-constructing-covid-19-field-hospital/</link>
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                <title>Skills Ontario launches #SkillsAtHome challenge</title>
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                <title>Work underway on Kitchener&#x2019;s Carl Zehr Square</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cca-asks-federal-government-for-guidance-on-key-covid-19-issues/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 01 April 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ccohs-makes-courses-and-publications-free-during-pandemic/</link>
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                <title>Working at heights certifications extended for a year</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cca-ihsa-issue-advice-on-managing-covid/</link>
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                <title>Construction pitches in for healthcare</title>
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                <title>Province announces details of gas tax funding program</title>
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                <title>OCA elects Danny Dillon as 2020 chair</title>
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                <title>CaGBC updates Zero Carbon Building Standard</title>
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                <title>Senate of Canada Building earns Civic Trust Award</title>
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                <title>A deep dive on the meaning of &#x2018;procurement process&#x2019;</title>
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                <title>Building permit values rise in January</title>
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                <title>Breaking news: CCA cancels annual conference</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 09 March 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Groves Memorial Community Hospital substantially complete</title>
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                <title>Skills Ontario Competition scheduled for May 4&#x2013;6</title>
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                <title>We need more women in the trades</title>
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                <title>EllisDon to become 100-percent employee owned</title>
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                <title>OCS reports greater optimism among contractors</title>
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                <title>OPG, PCL and EPCOR sign MOUs to help build northern infrastructure</title>
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                <title>Construction slows in Windsor in February</title>
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                <title>HDR selected as technical advisor for Ontario Line subway</title>
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                <title>Ontario Wood WORKS! celebrates best in wood architecture</title>
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                <title>Four shortlisted for Union Station expansion</title>
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                <title>Province and First Nations commit to Ring of Fire road development</title>
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                <title>Carlo Bot inducted into Ontario Road Building Hall of Fame</title>
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                <title>Waterloo Region, London lead the way in urban growth</title>
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                <title>Autonomous Vehicle Research and Intelligence Lab finally open</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/autonomous-vehicle-research-and-intelligence-lab-finally-open/</link>
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                <title>Greenhouse gas emissions cut by more than a quarter</title>
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                <title>Province and Toronto moving toward historic subway expansion</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-and-toronto-moving-toward-historic-subway-expansion/</link>
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                <title>ABTECH acquires Leica Geosystems Heavy Construction business in Ontario</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/abtech-acquires-leica-geosystems-heavy-construction-business-in-ontario/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 18 February 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Canada Invests in Ontario&#x2019;s Electric Vehicle Network</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/canada-invests-in-ontario-s-electric-vehicle-network/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 18 February 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Free tuition for masonry pre-apprentice program at Algonquin College Perth</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/free-tuition-for-masonry-pre-apprentice-program-at-algonquin-college-perth/</link>
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                <title>Businesses need better access to immigration system to help address skills and labour</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/businesses-need-better-access-to-immigration-system-to-help-address-skills-and-labour/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 14 February 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ending the CSP confusion</title>
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                <title>James McVeety named 2020 ORBA President</title>
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                <title>Small businesses developing innovative solutions for construction waste materials</title>
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                <title>General Contractors press fight against litigation exclusionary clauses</title>
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                <title>New sensor provides better leak protection in buildings</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/new-sensor-provides-better-leak-protection-in-buildings/</link>
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                <title>RESCON calls for change to &#x201C;antiquated process&#x201D; to streamline building and planning development</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/rescon-calls-for-change-to-antiquated-process-to-streamline-building-and-planning-development/</link>
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                <title>Canadian construction labour demand to intensify</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/canadian-construction-labour-demand-to-intensify/</link>
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                <title>Kitchener Innovation District welcomes first Canadian Google for Startups</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 12 February 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>New regulations will impact construction sector</title>
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                <title>Employment up nationally and in Ontario</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 11 February 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>New student residence boosts Windsor construction</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/new-student-residence-boosts-windsor-construction/</link>
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                <title>Ottawa construction tops $3 billion in 2019</title>
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                <title>Construction costs on the rise</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 10 February 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>OCA to hold construction symposium</title>
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                <title>Trade contractors meet with government</title>
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                <title>Hotel construction hits record high in 2019</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/hotel-construction-hits-record-high-in-2019/</link>
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                <title>Plans to widen Highway 17 in Kenora moving forward</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/plans-to-widen-highway-17-in-kenora-moving-forward/</link>
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                <title>Province invests in trades training in North Bay</title>
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                <title>Niagara Health targets WELL standard for new facility</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/niagara-health-targets-well-standard-for-new-facility/</link>
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                <title>Province invests nearly $10 million in training at Conestoga</title>
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                <title>Tax deductions and credits for contractors</title>
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                <title>EllisDon building Canada Pavilion for Expo 2020</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ellisdon-building-canada-pavilion-for-expo-2020/</link>
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                <title>Government announces PPE safety blitz</title>
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                <title>Help wanted: 100,000 workers</title>
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                <title>CLAC makes post-OCOT recommendations to government</title>
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                <title>PSPC to hold design competition for Block 2</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/pspc-to-hold-design-competition-for-block-2/</link>
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                <title>VIA issues RFQ for Toronto, Montreal projects</title>
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                <title>$550,000 invested in Sheridan College pre-apprenticeship programs</title>
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                <title>I have a holdco&#x2026; so now what?</title>
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                <title>Bruce nuclear MCR project underway</title>
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                <title>Hamilton transit task force named</title>
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                <title>$900K invested in trades training at Lambton College</title>
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                <title>GVCA celebrates its BOLD leaders</title>
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                <title>IO CEO resigns</title>
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                <title>$20M expansion project at UGuelph underway</title>
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                <title>$900K invested in London pre-apprenticeship programs</title>
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                <title>Construction underway on seniors&#x2019; facility in London</title>
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                <title>North Bay arena design revealed</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/north-bay-arena-design-revealed/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 24 January 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa library design revealed</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ottawa-library-design-revealed/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 24 January 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Value of architectural services exceeded $5B in 2018</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/value-of-architectural-services-exceeded-5b-in-2018/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 24 January 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>National Code review 2020</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/national-code-review-2020/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 23 January 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Rules, Rules, Rules!</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/rules-rules-rules/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 23 January 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Square One District to be Canada&#x2019;s largest mixed-use development</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/square-one-district-to-be-canada-s-largest-mixed-use-development/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 23 January 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Building construction investment rose slightly in November</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/building-construction-investment-rose-slightly-in-november/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 22 January 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds invest $200 million in Toronto rental housing</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/feds-invest-200-million-in-toronto-rental-housing/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 22 January 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Is your limitation period running?</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/is-your-limitation-period-running/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 22 January 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>$180 million invested in Guelph green transit infrastructure</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/180-million-invested-in-guelph-green-transit-infrastructure/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 21 January 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Mobilizing underrepresented Canadians and apprentices</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/mobilizing-underrepresented-canadians-and-apprentices/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 21 January 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Owen Sound project earns nearly $10 million in federal, provincial funding</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/owen-sound-project-earns-nearly-10-million-in-federal-provincial-funding/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 21 January 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>$200 million for small, rural and northern communities</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/200-million-for-small-rural-and-northern-communities/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 20 January 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Guelph completes construction of snow-storage pad</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/guelph-completes-construction-of-snow-storage-pad/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 20 January 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Job Talks video series highlights inspired construction workers</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/job-talks-video-series-highlights-inspired-construction-workers/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 20 January 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Julie Zulich named TESC president</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/julie-zulich-named-tesc-president/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 17 January 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa airport earns accessibility award</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ottawa-airport-earns-accessibility-award/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 17 January 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Think twice before marking your correspondence &#x2018;without prejudice&#x2019;</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/think-twice-before-marking-your-correspondence-without-prejudice/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 17 January 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CIBC SQUARE raises final steel beam</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cibc-square-raises-final-steel-beam/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 16 January 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>North Bay records near-record construction volume in 2019</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/north-bay-records-near-record-construction-volume-in-2019/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 16 January 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>When you win: enforcing the adjudicator&#x2019;s decision</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/when-you-win-enforcing-the-adjudicator-s-decision/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 16 January 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province invests $475,000 in Arnprior health infrastructure</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-invests-475-000-in-arnprior-health-infrastructure/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 15 January 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province launches trades marketing campaign</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-launches-trades-marketing-campaign/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-launches-trades-marketing-campaign/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 15 January 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province makes investments in northern communities</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-makes-investments-in-northern-communities/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 15 January 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>28-storey condo planned for downtown Toronto</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/28-storey-condo-planned-for-downtown-toronto/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 14 January 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Aecon CEO steps down</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/aecon-ceo-steps-down/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 14 January 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa to adopt OHSMS</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ottawa-to-adopt-ohsms/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 14 January 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Design selected for Michigan Interchange pedestrian bridges</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/design-selected-for-michigan-interchange-pedestrian-bridges/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 13 January 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Labour force survey shows gains in December and in 2019</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/labour-force-survey-shows-gains-in-december-and-in-2019/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 13 January 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Vaughan to require CoR on contracts</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/vaughan-to-require-cor-on-contracts/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 13 January 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Building permit values drop in November</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/building-permit-values-drop-in-november/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/building-permit-values-drop-in-november/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 10 January 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>London developer gets $130M loan for housing project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/london-developer-gets-130m-loan-for-housing-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 10 January 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Understanding the insurance environment in 2020</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/understanding-the-insurance-environment-in-2020/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 10 January 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Del Duca reveals Ontario North Action Plan</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/del-duca-reveals-ontario-north-action-plan/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 09 January 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Surety update for contractors entering 2020</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/surety-update-for-contractors-entering-2020/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/surety-update-for-contractors-entering-2020/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 09 January 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Windsor grants $500K tax break for manufacturing plant expansion</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/windsor-grants-500k-tax-break-for-manufacturing-plant-expansion/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 09 January 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Hamilton LRT bidders had concerns, pre-cancellation: CBC report</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/hamilton-lrt-bidders-had-concerns-pre-cancellation-cbc-report/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/hamilton-lrt-bidders-had-concerns-pre-cancellation-cbc-report/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 08 January 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province commits $5 million to St. Joseph&#x27;s Health Centre</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-commits-5-million-to-st-joseph-s-health-centre/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-commits-5-million-to-st-joseph-s-health-centre/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 08 January 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Three more &#x2018;Hobo&#x2019; pot shops to open in Ontario</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/three-more-hobo-pot-shops-to-open-in-ontario/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 08 January 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Cloverdale Mall redevelopment praised as &#x2018;masterful&#x2019;</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cloverdale-mall-redevelopment-praised-as-masterful/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 07 January 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction continues on Windsor&#x2019;s Eastside Horizons</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-continues-on-windsor-s-eastside-horizons/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 07 January 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Practical accommodations needed to support women in construction</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/practical-accommodations-needed-to-support-women-in-construction/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 07 January 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Carleton U plans new residence building</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/carleton-u-plans-new-residence-building/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 06 January 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Orillia waterfront RFP expected in the spring</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/orillia-waterfront-rfp-expected-in-the-spring/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 06 January 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Windsor records record construction year</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 06 January 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>BTY report: Ontario and BC to lead construction growth in 2020</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/bty-report-ontario-and-bc-to-lead-construction-growth-in-2020/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 03 January 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction waste rules set to change</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 03 January 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>SOY apprentices looking for work</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/soy-apprentices-looking-for-work/</link>
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                <title>OAA reveals QP design picks for 2019</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/oaa-reveals-qp-design-picks-for-2019/</link>
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                <title>Tips for calling bids and awarding tenders</title>
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                <title>U of T proposes new residence building</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/u-of-t-proposes-new-residence-building/</link>
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                <title>Port Perry hospice facility breaks ground</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/port-perry-hospice-facility-breaks-ground/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 31 December 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province expands natural gas construction program</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-expands-natural-gas-construction-program/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 31 December 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>The proper invoice: What parties to a construction project need to know</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 31 December 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>London considering new city hall building</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 30 December 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>New program helps Sault Ste. Marie residents train in construction skills</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 30 December 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Senate of Canada Building wins Civic Trust Award</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/senate-of-canada-building-wins-civic-trust-award/</link>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/canstruction-2020-calling-for-entries/</link>
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                <title>Seven reasons not share ownership with key employees</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/seven-reasons-not-share-ownership-with-key-employees/</link>
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                <title>St. Mary&#x2019;s Hospital to receive funding for Heart Rhythm Program</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/st-mary-s-hospital-to-receive-funding-for-heart-rhythm-program/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 27 December 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Bird joins Ottawa LRT expansion project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/bird-joins-ottawa-lrt-expansion-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 24 December 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Investment in building construction drops in October</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/investment-in-building-construction-drops-in-october/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 24 December 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>MOL blitz to focus on PPE</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 24 December 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>MPAC property assessments top $2.9 trillion in 2019</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 23 December 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario&#x2019;s top 10 health &amp; safety violations: learn how to avoid them</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-s-top-10-health-safety-violations-learn-how-to-avoid-them/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 23 December 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Toronto architects selected to design prestigious NYC concert hall</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/toronto-architects-selected-to-design-prestigious-nyc-concert-hall/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 23 December 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>IO to pay break fees to Hamilton LRT consortia</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/io-to-pay-break-fees-to-hamilton-lrt-consortia/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 20 December 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>QEW Credit River bridge to be preserved</title>
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                <title>Waterloo to introduce a &#x2018;living street&#x2019;</title>
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                <title>Guelph to process permits online only, beginning in 2020</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/guelph-to-process-permits-online-only-beginning-in-2020/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 19 December 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province hands out $175 million for hospital repairs</title>
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                <title>Waterloo approves design and funding for library branch</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 19 December 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Hamilton LRT project cancelled</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/hamilton-lrt-project-cancelled/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 18 December 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>In-water work starts on Kingston&#x2019;s Third Crossing</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/in-water-work-starts-on-kingston-s-third-crossing/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 18 December 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province funds off-reserve housing program</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-funds-off-reserve-housing-program/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 17 December 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Remembering Tom Cavanagh</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/remembering-tom-cavanagh/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 17 December 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>SCC dismisses appeal in Cote case</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/scc-dismisses-appeal-in-cote-case/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 17 December 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Guelph developer proposes city&#x2019;s tallest tower</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/guelph-developer-proposes-city-s-tallest-tower/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 16 December 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Hudson Hotel proposed for Toronto</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/hudson-hotel-proposed-for-toronto/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 16 December 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Toronto breaks ground on $3B stormwater project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/toronto-breaks-ground-on-3b-stormwater-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 16 December 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Skills Ontario launches #FillTheToolbox engagement campaign</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/skills-ontario-launches-fillthetoolbox-engagement-campaign/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 13 December 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>The Ministry of Labour is appealing the Greater Sudbury decision</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/the-ministry-of-labour-is-appealing-the-greater-sudbury-decision/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 13 December 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Why the Apprenticeship Pathway Matters</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/why-the-apprenticeship-pathway-matters/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 13 December 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Apprenticeship registrations, trades certifications up in 2018</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/apprenticeship-registrations-trades-certifications-up-in-2018/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 12 December 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Carpenters support expanded Toronto infrastructure levy</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/carpenters-support-expanded-toronto-infrastructure-levy/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 12 December 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Parkview Public School plans approved</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/parkview-public-school-plans-approved/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 12 December 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Bins to the brim!</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/bins-to-the-brim/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 11 December 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Graham completes Canada Royal Milk facility</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/graham-completes-canada-royal-milk-facility/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 11 December 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Safety tips for workplace investigators</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/safety-tips-for-workplace-investigators/</link>
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                <title>Building permit totals drop in October</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/building-permit-totals-drop-in-october/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/building-permit-totals-drop-in-october/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 10 December 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CAF report assesses trades skills learning opportunities for Indigenous youth</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/caf-report-assesses-trades-skills-learning-opportunities-for-indigenous-youth/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 10 December 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Come hell or &#x201C;high-water&#x201D;</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/come-hell-or-high-water/</link>
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                <title>Employment in Canada drops in November, gains in Ontario</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/employment-in-canada-drops-in-november-gains-in-ontario/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 09 December 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Hydro One and Alectra to complete $250 million worth of upgrades</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/hydro-one-and-alectra-to-complete-250-million-worth-of-upgrades/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 09 December 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province announces new phase of funding for Skills Catalyst Fund</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-announces-new-phase-of-funding-for-skills-catalyst-fund/</link>
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                <title>Bombardier to build 1m sq. ft. facility at Pearson</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/bombardier-to-build-1m-sq-ft-facility-at-pearson/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 06 December 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction contract awarded for two Canada Summer Games facilities</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-contract-awarded-for-two-canada-summer-games-facilities/</link>
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                <title>Health and safety programming may help retain millennials: minister</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/health-and-safety-programming-may-help-retain-millennials-minister/</link>
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                <title>Tecumseh Town Hall expansion set to begin</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/tecumseh-town-hall-expansion-set-to-begin/</link>
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                <title>Labour shortages are holding back the construction sector</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/labour-shortages-are-holding-back-the-construction-sector/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 05 December 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Third Crossing work gets green light to proceed</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/eliminating-eyesores-how-ottawa-can-address-its-empty-and-abandoned-buildings/</link>
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                <title>More disclosure needed: CaGBC</title>
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                <title>Niagara Falls council OKs 72-storey build</title>
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                <title>Measuring the &#x2018;COR effect&#x2019;</title>
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                <title>The end of THE RIDE</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cagbc-certifies-10th-zero-carbon-building/</link>
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                <title>Province launches Job Site Challenge</title>
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                <title>Employment dropped by 22,600 jobs in October: report</title>
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                <title>Ottawa&#x2019;s LeBreton Flats sees new design proposal</title>
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                <title>New approaches needed to complement gas tax revenue: report</title>
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                <title>Is robotic technology set to replace skilled construction tradespeople?</title>
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                <title>Temporary workers and union certification in Ontario&#x2019;s construction industry</title>
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                <title>Three construction firms among Canada&#x2019;s Top 100 Employers</title>
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                <title>Building investment rises in September</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 25 November 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province announces details of accreditation program</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-announces-details-of-accreditation-program/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 25 November 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CFIB report shows historic highs in private-sector vacancies</title>
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                <title>Full speed ahead in 2020 for SW Ontario construction</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/full-speed-ahead-in-2020-for-sw-ontario-construction/</link>
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                <title>Fuel oil losses: bringing method to the madness, part II</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 21 November 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Lowe&#x2019;s Canada to close 34 stores, 9 in Ontario</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/lowe-s-canada-to-close-34-stores-9-in-ontario/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 21 November 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Metrolinx to vote on all-day GO service to Kitchener, Niagara</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/metrolinx-to-vote-on-all-day-go-service-to-kitchener-niagara/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 21 November 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>BNA explains procurement methods for Gordie Howe bridge project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/bna-explains-procurement-methods-for-gordie-howe-bridge-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 20 November 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Boralex announces commissioning at Yellow Falls hydroelectric station</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/boralex-announces-commissioning-at-yellow-falls-hydroelectric-station/</link>
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                <title>Fuel oil losses: bringing method to the madness</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/fuel-oil-losses-bringing-method-to-the-madness/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 20 November 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Building a stronger employment and training system</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/building-a-stronger-employment-and-training-system/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 19 November 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CEO, MEA update standard agreement</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 19 November 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>WCA announces board of directors</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/wca-announces-board-of-directors/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 19 November 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>DHL to build $100 million gateway facility at Hamilton airport</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/dhl-to-build-100-million-gateway-facility-at-hamilton-airport/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 18 November 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Initial list of Ontario adjudicators now available</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/initial-list-of-ontario-adjudicators-now-available/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 18 November 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Cannabis in the Canadian workplace</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cannabis-in-the-canadian-workplace/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 15 November 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>LEED v4 surpasses 1,000 builds</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/leed-v4-surpasses-1-000-builds/</link>
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                <title>MasonryWorx rebrands to Masonry Ontario</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/masonryworx-rebrands-to-masonry-ontario/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 15 November 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Hotels are hot!</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 14 November 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Veterans and volunteers participate in Habitat Ottawa&#x2019;s Veteran Build Day</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/veterans-and-volunteers-participate-in-habitat-ottawa-s-veteran-build-day/</link>
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                <title>Adapting to the millennial age</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 13 November 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Holdback &#x2013; what you need to know</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 13 November 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CBOC: Growth in Hamilton to slow through 2023</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cboc-growth-in-hamilton-to-slow-through-2023/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 12 November 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CLAC and SOY align to streamline apprenticeship learning</title>
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                <title>Participation by women in construction is down from 2018 peak</title>
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                <title>Building permit values drop in September</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 11 November 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction shed 21,000 jobs in October</title>
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                <title>Q3 building costs increased</title>
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                <title>Wataynikaneyap Power Transmission Project cleared for construction</title>
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                <title>EllisDon and Build a Dream announce collaboration</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ellisdon-and-build-a-dream-announce-collaboration/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 04 November 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa-area students see construction first hand</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ottawa-area-students-see-construction-first-hand/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 04 November 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>WSIB launches Health and Safety Excellence Program</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/wsib-launches-health-and-safety-excellence-program/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 04 November 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>IO releases RFQ for further construction at Union Station</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/io-releases-rfq-for-further-construction-at-union-station/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 01 November 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Nominations now open for CCA&#x2019;s annual awards</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/nominations-now-open-for-cca-s-annual-awards/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 01 November 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province to expand Specialist High Skills Major program</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-to-expand-specialist-high-skills-major-program/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 01 November 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CCA will continue to advance pre-election priorities</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cca-will-continue-to-advance-pre-election-priorities/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 31 October 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>LFS vs. SEPH: labour force grows, but differences in data could be explained by temporary labour mobility</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/lfs-vs-seph-labour-force-grows-but-differences-in-data-could-be-explained-by-temporary-labour-mobility/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 31 October 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>NCA calling for food bank donations</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/nca-calling-for-food-bank-donations/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/nca-calling-for-food-bank-donations/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 30 October 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Vendor summits planned for Gordie Howe International Bridge Project</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/vendor-summits-planned-for-gordie-howe-international-bridge-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 30 October 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Welcome to Link2Build!</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/welcome-to-link2build/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 30 October 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CAF identifies ten trades in greatest demand</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/caf-identifies-ten-trades-in-greatest-demand/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 29 October 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>GVCA members hear about procurement at PACE event</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/gvca-members-hear-about-procurement-at-pace-event/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 29 October 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Red Tape Reduction Ministry launches feedback website</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/red-tape-reduction-ministry-launches-feedback-website/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 29 October 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>OCS provides construction economy update</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ocs-provides-construction-economy-update/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 28 October 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province opens green infrastructure funding stream</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-opens-green-infrastructure-funding-stream/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-opens-green-infrastructure-funding-stream/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 28 October 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Firming in the construction insurance market</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/firming-in-the-construction-insurance-market/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 25 October 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>National Apprenticeship Competition comes to Ottawa</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/national-apprenticeship-competition-comes-to-ottawa/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 25 October 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Breaking ground at SickKids</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/breaking-ground-at-sickkids/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 24 October 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CaGBC calls for action on climate change</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/cagbc-calls-for-action-on-climate-change/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 24 October 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Broccolini plans another massive Ottawa-area warehouse</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/broccolini-plans-another-massive-ottawa-area-warehouse/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 23 October 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>GVCA celebrates the best under 40</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/gvca-celebrates-the-best-under-40/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 23 October 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Mobilinx consortium awarded Mississauga LRT DBFOM contract</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/mobilinx-consortium-awarded-mississauga-lrt-dbfom-contract/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 23 October 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction investment gains 1.4 percent in August: StatsCan</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-investment-gains-1-4-percent-in-august-statscan/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 22 October 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>PCL Construction releases corporate social responsibility report</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/pcl-construction-releases-corporate-social-responsibility-report/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 22 October 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>MoL seeking feedback on health and safety strategy for 2020&#x2013;2021</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/mol-seeking-feedback-on-health-and-safety-strategy-for-2020-2021/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/mol-seeking-feedback-on-health-and-safety-strategy-for-2020-2021/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 21 October 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>RAIC posts election questionnaire results</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/raic-posts-election-questionnaire-results/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 21 October 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Report card gives failing grade to several types of infrastructure assets</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/report-card-gives-failing-grade-to-several-types-of-infrastructure-assets/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 21 October 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CAF-FCA to develop National Strategy for Women in Trades</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/caf-fca-to-develop-national-strategy-for-women-in-trades/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/caf-fca-to-develop-national-strategy-for-women-in-trades/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 18 October 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>New rental properties planned for Ottawa</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/new-rental-properties-planned-for-ottawa/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 18 October 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province announces road construction funding in Northern Ontario</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/province-announces-road-construction-funding-in-northern-ontario/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 18 October 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Tips for winning your next RFP response</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/tips-for-winning-your-next-rfp-response/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 18 October 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Largest First Nation wind project in Canada now complete</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/largest-first-nation-wind-project-in-canada-now-complete/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 17 October 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Canada House conference centre receives $400,000</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/canada-house-conference-centre-receives-400-000/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 16 October 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Karen Renkema to assume Ontario PCA leadership</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/karen-renkema-to-assume-ontario-pca-leadership/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 16 October 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Brampton to expand COR requirement in January 2020</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/brampton-to-expand-cor-requirement-in-january-2020/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 15 October 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction&#x2019;s labour force rises in September</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/construction-s-labour-force-rises-in-september/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 15 October 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario opens door to unsolicited infrastructure proposals</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/ontario-opens-door-to-unsolicited-infrastructure-proposals/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 15 October 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>NCA members learn more about Niagara 2021 games &amp; infrastructure opportunities</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/nca-members-learn-more-about-niagara-2021-games-infrastructure-opportunities/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 11 October 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Building permit totals jump in August</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/building-permit-totals-jump-in-august/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 10 October 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>How prompt payment and adjudication rules will impact relationships throughout the construction payment chain &#x2014; October 2019</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/how-prompt-payment-and-adjudication-rules-will-impact-relationships-throughout-the-construction-payment-chain/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 09 October 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Canadian construction unions unveil election website</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/canadian-construction-unions-unveil-election-website/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 08 October 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>ACEC launches election website, sets main priorities</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/acec-launches-election-website-sets-main-priorities/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 07 October 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province appoints skilled trade advisors</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 04 October 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Amazon to build new fulfillment centre in Scarborough</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/amazon-to-build-new-fulfillment-centre-in-scarborough/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 03 October 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Conference Board projects slow growth for Ontario</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 03 October 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>MoL blitzes to focus on musculoskeletal disorders and respiratory illnesses</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/mol-blitzes-to-focus-on-musculoskeletal-disorders-and-respiratory-illnesses/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 02 October 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Province appoints construction advisory panel</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 01 October 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Building construction investment rises 0.6% in July</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/building-construction-investment-rises-0-6-in-july/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 30 September 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>NCA celebrates membership appreciation day</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/nca-celebrates-membership-appreciation-day/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 27 September 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 26 September 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>How recent developments are impacting the Canadian construction &amp; infrastructure sector</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/how-recent-developments-are-impacting-the-canadian-construction-infrastructure-sector/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 25 September 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>MoL blitzes to focus on musculoskeletal disorders and PPE use</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/mol-blitzes-to-focus-on-musculoskeletal-disorders-and-ppe-use/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 25 September 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Six Figures, No Suits</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 24 September 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>WSIB to eliminate unfunded liability charge</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 24 September 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>IO releases 2019 P3 Market Update</title>
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                <link>https://www.link2build.ca/news/posts/io-releases-2019-p3-market-update/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 23 September 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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