Ontario Construction News

Ontario Construction News staff writer The City of Brockville’s new main pump station will have a “Traditional” design. Council voted on four proposed designs for the structure at a meeting last week. ontarioconstructionnews.com/brockville-sel…

Ontario Construction News staff writer The Ontario government introduced the Working for Workers Six Act, 2024 on Wednesday, with several measures to protect the health and wellbeing of workers, bring more people into the skilled trades and keep costs ontarioconstructionnews.com/new-legislatio…

Ontario Construction News staff writer Toronto has broken ground on a new mixed-use, transit-oriented housing development next to the TTC's Wilson Station. ontarioconstructionnews.com/toronto-breaks…

Ontario Construction News staff writer Plans to turn the Toronto Power Generating Station in Niagara Falls into a five-star boutique hotel have been approved. ontarioconstructionnews.com/plans-approved…

Ontario Construction News staff writer In an effort to address the housing crisis, the City of Mississauga is introducing new financial incentives for homeowners to build additional units on their properties. ontarioconstructionnews.com/mississauga-un…

Ontario Construction News staff writer A new survey from Classic Fire + Life Safety reveals that while many Canadians are interested in skilled trades careers, few are currently working in the sector. ontarioconstructionnews.com/survey-shows-g…

Ontario Construction News staff writer Duron Ontario Ltd., a Mississauga-based general contractor, could face a five-year ban from bidding on City of Toronto contracts after being accused of overbilling on refurbishment work for municipal buildings. ontarioconstructionnews.com/general-contra…

Ontario Construction News Staff The ongoing strike by engineers employed by the Ontario government is intensifying, with a number of major highway projects now stalled. ontarioconstructionnews.com/pego-expands-s…

Michael Lewis Special to Ontario Construction News Toronto has approved a plan offering hundreds of millions in incentives for the development of affordable rental homes. Mayor Olivia Chow said private builders are eager to get started. ontarioconstructionnews.com/toronto-approv…

Ontario Construction News staff writer The massive renovation of Parliament Hill’s Centre Block is on schedule to be completed by 2031 within its original $4.5 to $5 billion budget, despite inflationary cost pressures and engineering challenges within ontarioconstructionnews.com/centre-block-r…

Ontario Construction News staff writer Housing starts over the next few years will likely weaken and the already-dire supply shortage could get even worse, the Residential Construction Council of Ontario (RESCON) is warning. ontarioconstructionnews.com/homebuilders-f…

Ontario Construction News staff writer The City of Ottawa has released its draft budget for 2025, focusing on transportation improvements and expanding affordable housing options. ontarioconstructionnews.com/city-of-ottawa…

Ontario Construction News staff writer Hamilton Mayor Andrea Horwath is calling for a review of “at-risk” buildings across the city, after a pair of boarded-up heritage buildings constructed in the 1870s collapsed on Monday. ontarioconstructionnews.com/hamilton-mayor…

Ontario Construction News staff writer A major milestone has been reached in the Waterfront Toronto flood protection initiative, marking significant progress in safeguarding the city’s residents and businesses from future flooding. ontarioconstructionnews.com/waterfront-tor…

Ontario Construction News staff writer The Town of Collingwood will hold a public meeting to discuss plans for the redevelopment of the Collingwood Terminals site, focusing on the design of public spaces, including the marina and parkland. ontarioconstructionnews.com/84184-2/

Special to Ontario Construction News On Remembrance Day, our thoughts turn to the brave men and women who have and are currently serving our country with pride and dedication. We honour and remember the fallen, whose sacrifices shaped our freedom. ontarioconstructionnews.com/84097-2/

Michael Lewis Special to Ontario Construction News The former Canadian Armed Forces infanteer and now assistant director, Canadian Elevator Industry Educational Program (CEIEP) for the InternationalUnion of Elevator Constructors, and member of IUEC ontarioconstructionnews.com/84104-2/

Ontario Construction News staff writer The City of Brampton has broken ground on its new Cadetta Johnston Transit Facility, a major infrastructure project that will increase transit capacity to meet the city’s growing demand. ontarioconstructionnews.com/84050-2/

Ontario Construction News staff writer Canadians are increasingly pessimistic about the future state of the country’s infrastructure, given the country’s booming population and staggering demands for new housing, according to a new survey. ontarioconstructionnews.com/canadians-see-…

Ontario Construction News staff writer The Simcoe County Home Builders’ Association (SCHBA) is taking a significant step towards improving the lives of at-risk youth by dedicating their time and expertise to renovate Barrie’s Youth Haven, the region's ontarioconstructionnews.com/simcoe-county-…