More investments for trades training – Ontario commits $2.5B
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Ontario is investing in trades training for the jobs of tomorrow, but if you're more concerned about finding workers and retaining employees today, join me at the free WORKFORCE 25 virtual event starting at 1 p.m. ET today (details in Events below).
- Doug Picklyk, Editor
 
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Building Permits continue positive trend in Q1

The total value of building permits nationwide were up 2.9% from the fourth quarter of 2024, marking the fifth consecutive quarterly increase.


Ontario investing $2.5 billion to protect trades from economic uncertainty

Ontario's Skills Development fund to expand by $955 million annually over the next three years, with investments going to trades education and training centre retrofits.


SPX Technologies acquires Toronto’s Sigma & Omega

Sigma & Omega is an Toronto-based manufacturer of hydronic and cooling products, including vertical stack heat pumps, fan coils, and air and water-cooled commercial self-contained units.


Burnham Holdings divesting furnace business

R.W. Beckett is acquiring the gas and oil burning furnace business divisions, while Burnham continues to focus on growing its boiler subsidiaries.


SEES project coming to Ottawa’s LeBreton Flats redevelopment

The sewage energy exchange system (SEES) will provide more than 9 MW of heating and cooling capacity for the 2.4 million sq. ft. development.


Learn the tools for selling your contractor business at SUCCESSion 2025

Selling or transitioning your contracting business to new owners is a big step, and one you only get to take once. SUCCESSion 2025 is a one-day event, next Wednesday, May 21 in Vaughan, Ont. that will help you do just that.


 
 
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Haunted B.C. Theatre Receives Modern Upgrade

Historic site in Vernon, B.C. retains its old-world charm while its steam heating system gets a boost with networked controls. » Read More...
 
 
Events 
 
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WorkForce '25

Date: May 15
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