Ontario construction associations respond to federal budget
The Residential and Civil Construction Alliance of Ontario (RCCAO) and Sean Strickland, Executive Director of Canada’s Building Trades Unions, have issued statements regarding the recently announced federal budget. The RCCAO states that it is pleased […]
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TORONTO – The federal environment minister says he is designating a controversial highway project in the western Greater Toronto Area for assessment. Jonathan Wilkinson says there are clear areas of federal concern with the project put forward […]
Read More about GTA West highway project designated for federal environment reviewRising loonie hits ‘sweet spot,’ likely to climb further: economists
Economists say the Canadian dollar is at a ‘sweet-spot’ after rising for seven straight days to top 81 cents US, a point where it benefits consumers but doesn’t hurt businesses too much. The loonie traded […]
Read More about Rising loonie hits ‘sweet spot,’ likely to climb further: economists3D printed home in Dutch city expands housing options
EINDHOVEN, Netherlands – Elize Lutz and Harrie Dekkers’ new home is a 94-square meter (1,011-square foot) two-bedroom bungalow that resembles a boulder with windows. The curving lines of its gray concrete walls look and feel […]
Read More about 3D printed home in Dutch city expands housing optionsEarly estimate from Statistics Canada shows economic growth slowed in Q1
OTTAWA – The Canadian economy grew at an annual rate of 6.5 per cent through the first quarter of the year, Statistics Canada said Friday, bringing the country tantalizing close to reaching pre-pandemic output. The preliminary estimate for the first three […]
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