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German Technology Day 2025 showcased advanced manufacturing and automation solutions from German companies at the Toronto Congress Centre. Attendees experienced innovations like Jumo's Aquis Touch P/S and Siemens' Simatic S7-1200 G2 PLCs, alongside Rittal's RiLineX busbar system. A variety of companies including Rittal, EPlan, and Weidmuller demonstrated their cutting-edge technology, focusing on efficiency, safety, and automation. The event was attended by industry professionals, including Ontario’s Minister of Economic Development, Victor Fedeli.

GWL Realty Advisors plans to redevelop the historic College Park building in Toronto, adding three towers of 65, 75, and 96 storeys while preserving the original structure. The development will include residential units, retail and commercial space, a hotel, a daycare, and the expansion of the Carlu event venue. The project aims to create a new landmark destination, influenced by global architectural designs, and integrate new public areas such as a 'winter garden' facing the park.

The construction of NorthCore Condos, an 18-storey residential development in North York, Toronto, is nearing completion with the structure already reaching its 16th floor. Designed by Arcadis for Fieldgate Urban, the project includes a four-storey townhouse block on Bogert Avenue. The building's facade is being finished with brick-veneered precast panels along Sheppard Avenue, and work is progressing on the tower's upper floors. The development is expected to deliver 415 residential units once completed.

Mayor Sutcliffe has pledged a historic overhaul of the housing construction process. This initiative originates from the findings of the Housing Innovation Task Force. Their goal is to discover new ways to speed up the building of affordable homes.

Amrize has launched the MV Tamarack, a new cement carrier designed for efficient and sustainable transportation on the Great Lakes, marking the first new vessel of its kind in two decades. This ship, operated by Eureka Shipping, can carry over 10,000 cubic metres of cement and is equipped with advanced technology to minimize emissions. The MV Tamarack supports Amrize's efforts to supply building materials for infrastructure projects, particularly in Ontario, which plans significant investments in construction. The collaboration with Eureka Shipping strengthens Amrize's capacity, replacing older ships with this more efficient, environmentally friendly vessel.

Sault Ste. Marie and the Hamilton Oshawa Port Authority have formed a partnership to establish a trade corridor linking northern and southern Ontario. This corridor aims to incorporate rail, highway, and marine links with services available for an extended season. It is suggested that the plan will be anchored by new developments to enhance connectivity between these regions.

The City of Toronto has outlined zoning policies for 25 Major Transit Station Areas (MTSAs) and 95 Protected Major Transit Station Areas (PMTSAs) to increase housing density near transit nodes. This initiative supports the Province’s target of building 285,000 homes by 2031, aided by $471.1 million from the Federal Housing Accelerator Fund. The new policies set minimum height and density standards, require Inclusionary Zoning for affordable units, and focus on sustainable development around transit nodes. Some areas, pending provincial approval, remain on hold due to possible impacts on historic flood plains.

The Sloane rental towers, a development by Fitzrovia Real Estate and AIMCo, located across the Yorkdale Shopping Centre in Toronto, have concluded construction and are beginning occupancy. The three towers, designed by Arcadis, feature hand-laid brick exteriors and rise to 24, 28, and 30 storeys. The towers provide a total of 759 rental units and include numerous features like mechanical penthouses and private terraces. Landscaping for a public park on the premises is still pending.

Amrize, in partnership with Eureka Shipping Ltd, has launched the MV Tamarack, the first new cement carrier on the Great Lakes in two decades. This vessel is part of Amrize's commitment to sustainable and low-emission transportation, designed with features like diesel-electric propulsion and HVO biofuel capability. The ship's introduction is a strategic move to support Ontario's substantial infrastructure investment plans over the next decade. The MV Tamarack marks a significant milestone in enhancing economic growth and sustainable marine transportation in the region.

The Centre for Housing Innovation (CHI) at Toronto Metropolitan University's DMZ aims to foster collaboration across the Canadian housing industry to address the housing crisis. Backed by a $3.5 million federal investment, CHI offers an Accelerator to support early-stage housing technologies and a program for industry upskilling. The initiative brings together various stakeholders, including corporations, policymakers, and researchers, to implement real-world housing solutions. Companies like Pakville and Adaptis are already demonstrating innovative uses of recycled materials and AI to improve housing efficiency and sustainability.

The crane has been dismantled from The James at Scrivener Square, a 23-storey tower in Toronto’s Summerhill neighbourhood. The building designed by COBE Architects and Graziani + Corazza Architects for Tricon Residential and Diamond Corp is progressing with its cladding and brickwork. The structure will feature 127 luxury rental units and is located across from the iconic Summerhill LCBO. New scaffolding and weatherproofing are being installed as the project continues towards completion.

Work has begun on the Scarborough Centre station, part of a 7.8 km extension of Toronto's Danforth Line 2, marking an important milestone for the expansion of rapid transit in Scarborough. This extension replaces the former Scarborough RT and is part of a longstanding debate over transit options in the area, which now includes a mix of subway and light rail projects. The new station is expected to serve as a multimodal hub, enhanced by planned regional and city-wide bus services, as well as a forthcoming Bus Rapid Transit line. The project aims to reduce travel times from Scarborough Centre to downtown Toronto significantly.