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University lecture hall becomes testing lab for noise levels on Yonge North Subway Extension
A recent sound test at the York University’s Schulich School of Business demonstrated how modern subway design keeps things peaceful and quiet in communities while subways travel in tunnels below.
Google to spend $2.1 billion on Manhattan campus acquisition
NEW YORK (AP) – Google is planning to buy New York City's St. John's Terminal for $2.1 billion, making it the anchor of its Hudson Square campus.The announcement Tuesday arrives with the city buffeted by the pandemic and most…
RFQ Issued for Scarborough Subway Extension Stations, Rail and Systems
The Scarborough Subways Extension project has now reached an important stage – the search for experts who want to build the stations, lay down the tracks, and install all the technology that connects them.
Ontario’s Construction Employment Reaches 4-Month High
According to a release from the Ontario Construction Secretariat (OCS), Statistics Canada’s latest labour force data was released on September 10th, showing an additional 10,000 construction industry jobs in Ontario in August compared…
MZOs necessary due to speed of approvals: RESCON
The Residential Construction Council of Ontario (RESCON) has issued a statement voicing it’s disappointed at a recent Ontario Divisional Court ruling which indicates that the provincial government erred in failing to consult the public…
Federal election 2021: More supply won’t solve Canada’s housing affordability crisis
A four-year-old girl plays house as Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau makes a campaign stop in Mississauga, Ont., where he spoke of his party’s policy on affordable housing.
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Federal leaders argue over affordability plans as campaigns make pitch for votes
OTTAWA – The question of who would make life more affordable for Canadians hit the campaign trail Wednesday with party leaders defending why their spending plans would ease pressures as inflation hit a near two-decade high.On…
CREA lowers home sales forecast, but nudges average price higher
Tight supply conditions and increasing home prices pushed the Canadian Real Estate Association to forecast the country will wrap the year with fewer home sales than it previously predicted.The association revealed an updated…
Bank of Canada plans to raise interest rate before moving to reduce bond holdings
Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem says the central bank plans to increase interest rates before it reduces the size of its government bond holdings, although its timing on the rate hike will depend on the economic recovery.The…
Ontario government investing $1M for free training to support construction sector
The Ontario government is investing over $1 million in two projects that will provide free training in construction to 645 people in Northern Ontario.According to a release, the investment plan will prioritize those from remote First…