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Governments commit to Waterfront East Transit to unlock housing, jobs along Toronto waterfront
13+ hour, 43+ min ago (351+ words) Receive daily news updates each morning by email from Ontario Construction News. with your free basic subscription. You'll only receive emails from us as long as you wish to receive them. Ontario Construction News staff writer The federal and Ontario…...
TramCité names preferred bidders for Québec City tramway contracts
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (313+ words) Ontario Construction News staff writer QU'BEC CITY " TramCit" has selected two consortia as preferred bidders for major contracts on the city's new tramway network. Tram Alliance will handle the civil works contract, while Qu"bec Connexion Capitale will take on…...
Ottawa new home sales show modest gains in February despite sluggish start to the year
6+ day, 14+ hour ago (325+ words) Ontario Construction News staff writer Ottawa's new home market showed signs of life in February, with sales rising from both the previous month and the same period last year, according to a new industry report. There were 278 new home sales…...
Report urges Ontario to act on $44.7-billion Toronto congestion crisis with fewer closures, infrastructure fixes
1+ week, 12+ hour ago (400+ words) Ontario Construction News staff writer A key recommendation in the Toronto Region Board of Trade's latest congestion report calls for major changes to how lane closures are managed on provincial construction projects, arguing that poor coaordination is significantly worsening gridlock…...
Shipping container pricing in Canada: A 2026 guide for construction professionals
1+ week, 2+ day ago (244+ words) Typical Price Ranges for 2026 Pricing in Canada depends heavily on size, condition, and regional inventory. The 20-foot general-purpose box remains the primary choice for construction storage, while 40-foot high-cube units are increasingly popular for larger industrial applications. According to data…...
Master planning begins for future upgrades at North Bay sports complexes
2+ week, 2+ day ago (329+ words) Ontario Construction News staff writer The City of North Bay is beginning long-term planning for two major recreation facilities, the Sam Jacks Recreation Complex and the Steve Omischl Sports Complex, looking ahead to future upgrades and development at both sites....
CCA launches national docuseries on housing and infrastructure projects
2+ week, 2+ day ago (206+ words) Ontario Construction News staff writer The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) will launch a Construction for Canadians Tour, an 11-episode national docuseries designed to give Canadians a behind-the-scenes look at the country's housing and infrastructure projects. Filming begins in June and…...
Preferred design unveiled for Keating Channel Pedestrian Bridge in Toronto’s Port Lands
2+ week, 3+ day ago (365+ words) Ontario Construction News staff writer Waterfront Toronto has unveiled its preferred design concept for the Keating Channel Pedestrian Bridge, a key piece of infrastructure that will link downtown Toronto to the emerging Port Lands community. The active transportation bridge is…...
Heritage Orangeville invites property owners to become part local history
2+ week, 6+ day ago (258+ words) Ontario Construction News staff writer Property owners in Orangeville have a new opportunity to showcase the history of their homes and buildings through an expanded heritage plaque program. The program allows property owners to highlight their building's connection to the…...
Today's issue (Mar. 11, 2026)
3+ week, 1+ day ago (93+ words) Robin MacLennan has been a reporter, photographer and editor at newspapers and magazines in Barrie, Toronto and across Canada for more than three decades. She lives in North Bay. After venturing into corporate communications and promoting hospitals and healthcare, she…...