This is an UrbanToronto industry update sharing information and status updates from around the industry as a means to keep our readers in the loop. We are covering updates related to relevant news and events, as well as any changes that are being made that impact the real estate and building industries in Toronto. 

In today's report: Premier Ford to Thank Construction Workers; City of Toronto welcomes the delivery of 59 new permanent modular homes at 540 Cedarvale Ave.; City of Toronto launches Deep Retrofit Challenge to accelerate energy efficiency in existing buildings to help meet goal of net zero emissions; and more news.

Housing mix in Toronto, image by UT Forum contributor shammyjammy

Government notices and announcements:

City of Hamilton appoints new Public Works Department General Manager

Mayor Bevilacqua Vaughan wins two awards from the Economic Developers Council of Ontario

Building and Investing in Vaughan

City of Toronto welcomes the delivery of 59 new permanent modular homes at 540 Cedarvale Ave.

City of Toronto launches Deep Retrofit Challenge to accelerate energy efficiency in existing buildings to help meet goal of net zero emissions

City of Toronto and George Brown College to work together on a plan for a new campus opportunity in the Mount Dennis community

City of Toronto to announce details of new program to accelerate emissions reductions in buildings

Property Holdings and Financing Companies Fined $11,000 for Environmental Protection Act Violation

Premier Ford to Thank Construction Workers

Canada and Ontario invest in community and recreation infrastructure

Ontario’s Plan to Build

Notice of Passing of Zoning By-law 45-22

Private sector/other notices and announcements:

Metrolinx: Small’s Creek update – Metrolinx launches next phase of community consultation on draft restoration plan

Metrolinx: Metrolinx releases design survey results for public spaces around Ontario Line maintenance and storage facility

Metrolinx: Metrolinx shares an update on the elevated section of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension

ULI: Ukrainian evacuees arrive to housing scarcity

TTC: TTC hosts virtual information session with focus on women as Transit Operators

RESCON: National Day of Mourning: RESCON calls for continued focus on health and safety

RESCON: RESIDENTIAL BUILDERS PLEASED WITH COMMITMENTS TO HOUSING IN ONTARIO BUDGET

TRBT: Board of Trade Responds to 2022 Ontario Budget

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