The province’s unilateral repeal of the Green Roof Bylaw demonstrates how quickly long-standing environmental protections can ...

An update to the Ontario Building Code that just came into effect with the dawn of 2025 should mean quieter, more eco-friendly and, perhaps more importantly, faster construction of new homes across ...

Multiple new laws and regulations in Ontario will be taking effect or coming to an end next month that will impact drivers, the construction industry, and possibly, everyday shoppers. The Ontario ...

A major piece of Toronto’s climate plan appears to be in the Ontario government‘s crosshairs, critics warn, as the province advances a bill that could strip municipalities of their power to set green ...

Hamilton is examining how newly introduced provincial legislation meant to expedite residential construction in Ontario will affect the city’s ability to move ahead with green building standards. This ...

The Ontario Building Code (OBC), which is part of the Ontario Building Code Act, sets the requirements for any new construction in the city. The OBC ensure that buildings are structurally sound, and ...