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Labour shortage in construction adding extra pressure to housing supply gap: experts

The construction industry is short tens of thousands of workers, and experts say a coming wave of retirements could make the problem worse even as Canada is millions of homes behind what's needed to reach housing affordability this decade.


Ontario businesses can now report and pay WSIB premiums through CRA My Account

The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) has worked in collaboration with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to launch a new option for Ontario businesses to conveniently report their insurable earnings and make WSIB premium payments online through their CRA My Business Account.


Creating a wildfire action plan for your business

According to the Canadian Red Cross, on average, Canada has about 8,000 wildfires a year, burning 2.5 million hectares. Northbridge Insurance shared their tips on creating a wildfire action plan for you business.


Federal government announces funding to transition away from home heating oil

The federal government announced an investment of up to $101.7 million on June 30 from Canada's Low Carbon Economy Fund to reduce energy costs and support climate action in Nova Scotia.


 
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Rust-Oleum® pairs the trusted long-lasting durability of Tremclad Rust Paint with the Innovative Turbo Spray System™ to unleash 3X more paint per second. Now you can tackle your largest projects faster and easier than ever. Tremclad Turbo features a super tall fan tip which coats the surface faster so you get the power of pro spray equipment results with no messy cleanup. This new product is ideal for large outdoor metal; a table and all the chairs, entry and garage doors, fences, sheds, and more! » Learn more...
 
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Cleaning the Air

Clean air is essential to good health, but most homeowners are blissfully unaware that some of the dirtiest air they breathe is likely coming from their own home. By Wolseley Canada » Read more...
 
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Intergenerational Justice

Canada’s deputy prime minister, Chrystia Freeland, recently said, “One of the things that I am most concerned about as someone who — it shocks me to say this — is 53 years old, is the intergenerational injustice. We had a better shot at buying a home and starting a family than young people today, and we cannot have a Canada where the rising generation is shut out of the dream of home ownership.” By Casey Edge » Read more...
 
 
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The Hammer Episode #38: Renovating in today’s economy - Owen Thompson and Marilena Tricarico of RenoAssistance

In this edition of The Hammer, editor Kaitlin Secord sits down with Owen Thompson and Marilena Tricarico of Desjardin’s RenoAssistance to discuss their annual Renovation Intentions survey results and what these results can teach contractors. We also chat about strategy for navigating renovations in today’s economy and climate. » Listen now...

The Hammer Episode #37: Enbridge HER+ with Bonny Koabel, Access Rebates

With greener homes on the rise, so is government funding for financial assistance. In this edition of the podcast, Kaitlin Secord is joined by Bonny Kaobel of Access Rebates to discuss Enbridge’s Home Energy Rebate program, energy audits, the Greener Home Loan program, and how knowledge about these funding programs can help contractors and homeowners alike. » Listen now...

 
JOB BOARD 
 

Regular Full-Time Skilled Labourer

The City of Oshawa, Ontario, is seeking a labourer to perform semi-skilled trade and general labour duties. » Apply now

Project Coordinator

Thomas Fuller Construction, located in Ottawa, are seeking a Project Coordinator who will be responsible for supporting the Project Managers and site Superintendents with coordination of project activities from start to finish, ensuring that they are completed on time, within budget, and company and industry standards are met. » Apply now

Heavy Equipment Operator - Quarry, Sand and Gravel Pits

Walker Industries, located in Orillia, Ont., are seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to rotate through a variety of machines and duties. » Apply now

Seasonal - John Deere Small Engine & Diesel Mechanic

Maritimes' John Deere, located in New Glasgow, N.S., is seeking a seasonal mechanic to performs complex diagnostics, service repairs and maintenance work on customer and/or dealer-owned John Deere turf equipment. » Apply now