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The Link2Build group publishes news and information about the Ontario construction industry daily. Check here for the latest in trends, developments and insight from a wide variety of contributors, and visit regularly for updated information.
Feds provide $340M for housing projects
Projects in Ajax, Ottawa and Waterloo Region will share in the funding, with the lion’s share going to developers in Ajax and Ottawa in the form of repayable loans.
Innisfil receives MZO for Orbit transit hub
The project received Ministerial Zoning Order on August 9 to designate lands on the town’s 6th Line for the planned Orbit transit hub.
Collingwood hospital receives $15M for expansion planning
The Ontario government has contributed $15 million toward plans to expand and redevelop the Collingwood General and Marine Hospital.
Windsor permit values push past $40 million again in July
July was the fifth month in a row in which the value of construction permits pushed past the $40-million mark. Leading the way again was a strong performance in the residential sector.
FedDev provides $10M for Kitchener health-tech hub
The funding was provided to the University of Waterloo, in partnership with Western University, the City of Kitchener and Medical Innovation Xchange, to establish the facility.