Brampton – Beginning Tuesday, June 20, Bramalea Transit Terminal will be under construction to conduct necessary repairs to relocate catch basins and replace the concrete platforms and driveways. This construction will help to improve the infrastructure at Bramalea Transit Terminal and support Brampton Transit in continuing to provide a safe and reliable service. The terminal will be closed to buses …
New tools expanded to mayors in 26 fast-growing municipalities TORONTO — The Ontario government is expanding strong mayor powers to the mayors of 26 large and fast-growing municipalities that have committed to a housing pledge as part of the province’s work to build 1.5 million homes by 2031. The announcement was made by Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and …
Workers can earn bigger paycheques building historic projects across southwestern Ontario SARNIA — The Ontario government is investing over $364,000 to help 100 journeypersons and apprentices in Sarnia and southwestern Ontario upgrade their skills in millwrighting so they can earn bigger paycheques for themselves and their families. Led by Millwright Local 1592, the funding will also help businesses find the skilled …
Rural Ontarians benefitting from expanded broadband access LAMBTON COUNTY – The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing more than $770,000 to bring reliable high-speed internet to 580 families, farms and businesses in Lambton County. The community of Lambton County also invested more than $2.5 million towards completion of this project. “Providing reliable internet access is especially important for rural communities …
Ottawa – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with people from Chibougamau. He said: “Over the past few weeks, more than 1,000 people from Chibougamau and Oujé-Bougoumou evacuated their homes and found themselves in Chicoutimi. We met some of them – and some of the volunteers who welcomed them, and we let them know we’re here for them.”
Funding will supportthose who have experienced, are experiencing, or are at-risk of experiencing violence. Sherbrooke – Elder abuse can have serious health and psychosocial consequences, including premature mortality, poor physical and mental health, diminished quality of life, and increased rates of emergency services use, hospitalization, and nursing home placement. These issues touch families in all parts of Canada, and include …
Toronto – Toronto City Council approved the Residual Waste Management Work Plan, which outlines short- and medium-term plans to extend the lifespan of the City of Toronto’s Green Lane Landfill and planning activities to manage garbage, also known as residual waste, in the long term. The City manages approximately 450,000 tonnes of garbage every year. Based on current tonnage and …
Toronto – City of Toronto crews expect to complete the installation of traffic safety equipment for CaféTO curb lane cafés by Sunday, June 18. As of today, traffic safety equipment, such as concrete barriers and ‘candlesticks,’ has been installed for approximately 90 per cent of all CaféTO curb lane café applicants that meet new program requirements. A small number of …
Fish for free across Ontario June 17-18 Fishing with your family is a great way to celebrate Dad – and you can fish for free this Father’s Day weekend. “Fishing is a great family pastime,” said Graydon Smith, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry. “With fishing being free this Father’s Day weekend, it’s a great time to get out on …
Province saving families time and money with two-way, all-day train service WHITBY – The Ontario government has awarded a contract to advance planning to extend GO train service to Bowmanville, marking another milestone in the province’s plan to deliver more transit options, connect communities and save families time and money in Durham Region and across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton …
