All levels of govt partner on active transportation in Wolfville

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Wolfville — Wolfville will gain more than 10 km of multi-use pathways after a combined investment of more than $3.3 million from the federal and provincial governments and the town of Wolfville. This was announced today by MP Kody Blois, Minister John Lohr, and Mayor Wendy Donovan. Funding will be used to develop a core active transportation network throughout the town of Wolfville. The …

Waterford Branch Library opens a new chapter to greener future

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Waterford — Built in 1989, the Norfolk County Public Library, Waterford Branch is getting some green revisions after an investment of over $300,000 from the federal government’s Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) program. This project will significantly contribute to reduced operating costs and environmental impact. This project will replace the library’s windows, making them more insulative. The current HVAC system will be …

Investing $2b in high-speed internet for Canadians

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Toronto – High-speed internet access is more essential than ever to keep Canadians connected. Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, highlighted that the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) has invested more than $2 billion in eight internet service providers. This investment is supporting high-speed internet projects, connecting 430,000 more rural and remote Canadians households. Through the CIB’s partnerships with …

Celebrating Major Milestone for Eglinton Crosstown West Extension

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TORONTO — The Ontario government has finished tunnelling the western underground portion of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension, marking a significant milestone in the province’s plan to create a reliable and continuous rapid transit line that connects communities from the east end of Toronto to Etobicoke and Mississauga. “As the Greater Toronto Area continues to grow, families deserve to have …

Feds invest in flood mitigation project in Sussex

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Sussex — Sussex is building two flood diversion channels and overpasses after an investment of $25.6 million from the federal and municipal governments. This was announced by Member of Parliament Wayne Long and Mayor Marc Thorne. The first channel will extend from Trout Creek to the Kennebecasis River flood plain, crossing Route 1, while the second channel will link Parson Brook to …

Federal, Provincial Govts Support Affordable Homes in Orillia

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Orillia – The Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario announced a combined investment of over $8.1 million to build 42 new affordable homes in Orillia. Orillia Development, located at 250 West Street North, counts 130 affordable apartments ranging from studio to three-bedroom sizes for seniors, families, and individuals. The project will also have a community room and social …

Improving biodiversity in Thompson-Nicola Regional District

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Thompson-Nicola Regional District — The Lower Nicola Indian Band is revitalizing natural green spaces and completing bank stabilization with an investment of $190,000 from the federal government. The funding supports planting various types of trees, shrubs, flowers, and grass at several locations on different reserves that were disturbed by the flooding event in Merritt in 2021. The revegetation efforts aim …

Improving climate comfort centres in Antigonish, Pictou counties

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The Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund is helping communities build resilience for future climate-related weather events Pictou County – Climate comfort centres play an essential role during extreme weather events, offering residents a place to shelter, charge devices, use the internet, and check in with family and friends. By providing a space where people can feel safe, supported, and connected during …

Canada Community-Building Fund announced for Quebec for next 10 years

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Quebec City — The governments of Canada and Quebec announce the signing of the Agreement for the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) for the 2024-2034 period. Under this agreement, Quebec will receive more than $2.8 billion in CCBF funding over the next five years, including $535 million for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, helping municipalities address local infrastructure priorities. Announced by Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and …

Building 4m homes, protecting renters, making it easier to buy home

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Budget 2024 is seizing the opportunities of today to build a Canada that works better for every generation. Ottawa – First, the government is delivering fairness for every generation with a housing plan that includes nearly 4 million new homes, transformative expansions to Canada’s social safety net to make life cost less and ensure Canadians get the care they need, …