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New home sales in Ottawa cooled off in February, dropping almost 14 percent to 261 units. While that's down from January, year-to-date sales are still slightly up. Brampton’s getting a major transit boost with a new LRT extension, bringing thousands of new homes and jobs. Plus, Mississauga is building over 1400 new rental units, many of them affordable.

We begin today with news of a major investment in the Ring of Fire, potentially unlocking billions of dollars in mineral wealth and creating much-needed infrastructure for local communities. And, sticking with the positive, IKEA is making strides toward a greener future, breaking ground on a massive new distribution centre.

A massive $3.9 billion high-speed rail project is getting underway, promising to create thousands of jobs and boost the economy. Also, a major debate is brewing over plans to fast-track mining permits in the Ring of Fire, raising concerns about Indigenous consultation.

Thousands of new rental units are on the way in Toronto, thanks to a major federal loan program boosting affordable housing. Plus, a new council is implementing significant safety upgrades for construction workers across the country, impacting everything from helmets to fall protection.

Home construction in Canada took a major dive in early 2025. Nationally, housing starts are down seventeen percent, with big drops in major cities like Vancouver and Toronto – forty-eight and sixty-eight percent respectively. a major win for environmental advocates fighting a massive quarry near a provincial park. Then, Kitchener is celebrating a huge milestone in its ambitious plan to tackle its...

Toronto is banning US firms from bidding on city construction contracts worth under $8.8 million, and goods and services under $353,000, A massive new recreation centre is coming to Rosedale, complete with a pool and gym – talk about a community upgrade! Plus, a major contract's been awarded for the new Eastern Bridge project between Ottawa and Gatineau, ensuring smoother commutes and economic gro...

Today, we're looking at a massive new community centre opening in Toronto, designed to be a real hub for the community. Plus, we'll be discussing major renovations to a historic school in Oshawa that will include a community hub and hundreds of new housing units.

Toronto saw a massive $1.56 billion in building permits issued last month – that's a huge boost for construction! And speaking of big moves, Guelph's giving away land and grant money to build affordable housing

A massive federal investment is bringing 767 new homes to one area, complete with a park and daycare. Plus, the focus on responsible operations is shining bright, with several companies receiving awards for their community engagement and land restoration efforts.

Three Ontario builder associations are pushing for standardized road-building specs and procurement practices across municipalities. A big win for affordable housing as a new apartment building gets the go-ahead. Plus, we'll hear about a call for changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker program impacting construction jobs.

Today we're covering the massive expansion of the East Harbour Transit Hub, set to make commutes so much easier for tens of thousands of people. Plus, Mississauga's Living Arts Centre is getting a huge upgrade, transforming into a major hub for arts, culture, and business.

We've got some exciting news on sustainable building today, with millions being invested in innovative projects using wood and geothermal energy – creating hundreds of new homes and jobs in the process. Plus, we'll be talking about a major step towards a greener future, with a massive investment in carbon capture technology for the cement industry.

The United Steelworkers union is pushing the Canadian government to use Canadian-made materials in the new high-speed rail project between Toronto and Quebec City. Guelph is offering a huge grant and land to build affordable housing, a fantastic initiative! Also, Barrie's transit system is getting a major boost thanks to new federal funding, paving the way for a modernized and sustainable network.

A massive new lithium refinery is coming to Ontario, creating hundreds of jobs and boosting our role in the clean energy revolution. And Premier Ford is firing back at those US tariffs with some pretty drastic measures, including cancelling a major deal with SpaceX and banning American companies from bidding on huge provincial contracts.

BMO Field is getting a massive, 146-million-dollar upgrade before the World Cup, adding thousands of seats and tons of other improvements. And speaking of big projects, a new initiative is aiming to boost the use of Canadian-made products in construction, creating more local jobs.

We're leading with the impact of new US tariffs on the housing market, with builders facing drastically low sales and a potential prolonged slump. Plus, a major infrastructure project in the works, a twelve and a half million dollar investment to replace two bridges and improve flood resilience.

We're kicking things off with some big news on the impact of US tariffs and how it's affecting the housing market. Plus, we'll hear about a massive infrastructure budget approved in Windsor, designed to handle the city's explosive growth

RESCON is urging Premier Ford to tackle Ontario's housing crisis. They say sky-high taxes and lengthy approval processes are making homes unaffordable, A new team at ENERQUALITY is focusing on better training and certification programs for home builders. Plus, the government's big infrastructure plans are getting a boost from the Progressive Contractors Association of Canada, as they aim to help O...

We'll be diving into some major developments today, starting with the unexpectedly halted work at the Brampton Assembly Plant leaving thousands of workers in uncertainty. Then, we'll look at the incredible growth in construction last year with a record-breaking number of new housing units and a huge jump in overall construction value.

Nineteen million dollars is flowing into the industry, boosting manufacturers and tackling the housing shortage. Also, a major contractor faces a five-year ban following an overbilling scandal.

We're leading with a warning from the Home Builders' Association about the impact of new tariffs on housing costs. Plus, a look at the Progressive Conservatives' forty billion dollar spending plan, including massive investments in construction and skilled trades. We also look at other parties' platforms and several construction unions' support of the Progressive Conservatives ahead of tomorrow's e...

A billion-dollar water and road project is underway to handle Brampton's massive growth spurt. Meanwhile, Hamilton's massive budget includes big investments in affordable housing and infrastructure upgrades, but expect a property tax hike.

Georgian College is expanding its Barrie campus skilled trades centre! Loblaws is investing ten billion dollars in expansion, adding eighty new stores and revamping hundreds more. And speaking of big projects, a new six-story building in Ottawa will include a community food bank and affordable housing.

An eighty billion dollar high speed rail line is planned to connect Toronto and Quebec City, creating tens of thousands of jobs. Plus, Ottawa's housing market is booming, with January sales up a massive 25 pe rcent..

Hamilton just boosted its affordable housing with a brand-new 55-unit building downtown. This development replaces older units and adds more, focusing on women and children needing safe housing. A construction company, Direct Underground Inc., has been hit with a $250,000 fine after a tunnel collapse in Ajax last year.