News
News and information from and for Ontario’s construction industry
The Link2Build group publishes news and information about the Ontario construction industry daily. Check here for the latest in trends, developments and insight from a wide variety of contributors, and visit regularly for updated information.
Economy keeps adding jobs as population grows, despite high interest rates
In its latest labour force survey, Statistics Canada said Thursday the unemployment rate came in at five per cent for the fourth consecutive month.
Ontario proposes to allow cities to expand boundaries faster for housing
The Helping Homebuyers, Protecting Tenants Act would allow municipalities to expand their settlement boundaries more quickly and easily.
Blue Mountains draws on new provincial program to expedite Campus of Care project
An order under the Community Infrastructure and Housing Accelerator program has helped the municipality fast-track a proposal to build a seniors’ residence on Peel Street.
Building permits see February rise
Strong performances in both the residential (+7.9%) and non-residential (+9.8%) sectors propelled the increase. Ontario saw a rise of nearly 11% in total permit values.
Ironworkers top off Toronto tower
Members of Ironworkers Local 721 placed the final curved steel beam on Cadillac Fairview’s 160 Front Street West commercial office tower, 47 storeys above downtown Toronto on March 29.