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In a bid to address rapid community growth, Collingwood is revamping its infrastructure department to streamline operations and improve efficiency. And in a boost to our energy grid, Hydro One has completed the Chatham to Lakeshore transmission line ahead of schedule and under budget, providing 400 megawatts of clean, affordable electricity to power the City of Windsor and support regional industr...

The Welland Canals Development and Union Carbide Property Regeneration projects have just won awards for their redevelopment of neglected sites into thriving hubs for living and working. These projects are a great example of what's possible when thoughtful remediation and design are paired with innovation and collaboration. On a slightly more sour note, Wellington County Council has abandoned plan...

The city of Burlington is set to say goodbye to an old piece of infrastructure as the Drury Lane Pedestrian Bridge is slated for demolition. In its place, a new modern structure will emerge, thanks to an investment by Metrolinx. Meanwhile, in Mississauga, big plans are on the horizon. The proposed new Official Plan aims to create a brighter future for the city, with a focus on housing and transpor...

The City of Oshawa is inviting proposals for the redevelopment of the site at 47 Bond Street West, formerly known as the downtown bus terminal. A new integrated cornerstone design project studio is coming to McMaster University. Funded by a $1.5 million donation from Candu Energy, the facility will serve as a collaborative space for engineering students to hone their skills and work on real-world...

A series of public information sessions will be held for Ottawa's Lansdowne 2.0 North Side Stands redevelopment. Homeowners in Ontario now have access to rebates of up to 30% for energy-efficient home improvements thanks to the newly launched Home Renovation Savings Program. In Vaughan, residents can have their say on the city's future growth by attending open houses for the draft Official Plan 20...

Today's news update includes stories The redevelopment of a new patient care tower at North York General Hospital was put out to bid by Infrastructure Ontario and North York General Hospital. In Windsor, residents are reviewing their new 2025 city budget. The budget includes major investments in infrastructure, with over 850 million allocated for roads and over 485 million for sewers. There are se...

Ontario's new Building Code is now in effect, allowing for mass timber construction up to 18 stories tall, which will help to build more homes and create more jobs in the region's forestry and tech sectors. And, if you know of an outstanding woman working in the construction trades within the Muskoka region, you can nominate them for the Muskoka Lakes Chamber of Commerce's 2025 Woman in Constructi...