Feds invest in rural transit infrastructure in Whistler

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Whistler —  The Resort Municipality of Whistler will benefit from improved transit infrastructure after a joint investment of $500,000. Over the past five years, Whistler’s transit system has surpassed record ridership in the winter, and grown significantly throughout the rest of the year. The system is used daily, especially during the winter season, by residents for essential services and work, students commuting …

Feds invests in water, wastewater infrastructure to support more housing 

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Ontario – Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, announced a federal investment of over $369.5 million through the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF) direct delivery stream to build or improve the essential infrastructure needed to promote new housing supply and increase density across the country. In total, these investments will enable the construction of over 110,230 housing units, playing a …

Siemens Canada to establish new R&D centre in Oakville

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Ottawa – The Government of Canada recognizes the critical role batteries and battery components play in the global movement toward a net-zero economy. As the world shifts to electric vehicles and cutting-edge technologies, the demand for batteries is surging, and Canada has a unique opportunity to capitalize on this demand by fostering strategic investments. Anita Anand, Minister of Innovation, Science …

Feds invests over $7.9m for safer, more accessible streets in Montreal

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Québec — Montreal residents will benefit from expanded access to active transportation options thanks to a federal investment of more than $7.9 million, which will help fund four projects. With an investment of nearly $3.3 million, the redevelopment of Lapierre and Matte streets, aimed at improving user safety and comfort, will be completed in the coming months. While work on Lapierre Street took …

Feds announce $6.3m to support more housing in Lantz

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Lantz – Kody Blois, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Rural Economic Development, and Eleanor Roulston, Warden of the Municipality of East Hants, announced a federal investment of over $6.3 million to improve and expand wastewater and stormwater infrastructure in Lantz, through the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF). This funding will aim to improve wastewater capacity in Lantz by rebuilding the , installing …