Investments in EV charging ports a bright spark for greener motoring

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British Columbia — Electric vehicles (EVs) will be getting a boost from the hundreds of public EV charging ports that will be installed throughout the Capital Regional District (CRD) after a combined investment of more than $8.7 million from the federal and provincial governments, the CRD, and the City of Victoria. Announced by Minister Sean Fraser, Minister George Heyman, and CRD Board Chair Colin Plant, …

Investing in City of Trail’s public transit hub

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Trail — The existing transit exchange in Trail, within the West Kootenay Transit System, will undergo refurbishment and expansion thanks to a combined investment of more than $3.07 million from the governments of Canada, British Columbia, and the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary. Announced by Minister Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister Katrine Conroy, Mayor Colleen Jones, and BC Transit CEO Erinn Pinkerton, this …

Increasing Access to High-Speed Internet in Caledon, Dufferin County

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CALEDON – The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing more than $3.6 million to bring reliable high-speed internet to 964 families, farms, and businesses in the Town of Caledon and Dufferin County. “The Government of Canada is committed to investing in infrastructure that supports inclusive communities, creates jobs, supports a strong economy, and builds greener, more resilient communities. Today’s announcement …