TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing up to $1 billion in loans to provide municipalities with more financing options for water infrastructure projects that enable the construction of more homes. The new Housing-Enabling Water Infrastructure (HEWI) lending stream, under Infrastructure Ontario’s (IO) Loan Program, will support the construction, expansion and rehabilitation of drinking water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure projects that enable …
Ontario Science Centre closed
TORONTO — As a result of a new report from professional engineers that found serious structural issues with the Ontario Science Centre building that could materialize as early as this winter, the Ministry of Infrastructure and the Chief Executive Officer of the Ontario Science Centre have recommended and the Board of Trustees of the Ontario Science Centre has agreed to close the facility …
Moving Ahead with Plan to Build More Modular Homes
Market sounding to help build more modular homes in Ontario, including on government surplus lands TORONTO — Rob Flack, Associate Minister of Housing, released the following statement: “As part of our government’s continued action to cut red tape and help more Ontario families find a home to own, we are moving forward with the next steps in our plan to …
Opening of New Long-Term Care Homes in Mississauga
Wellbrook East and Wellbrook West bringing 632 much-needed beds to the province MISSISSAUGA — The Ontario government, along with Trillium Health Partners, Partners Community Health, Infrastructure Ontario and EllisDon, are celebrating the opening of Wellbrook Place, two new, state-of-the-art long-term care homes and a Seniors’ Hub that are bringing 632 new beds to Mississauga. The two homes at Wellbrook Place …
Bringing High-Speed Internet Access to Remote Communities
Satellite service will support hard to reach areas TORONTO — The Ontario government will use a satellite internet service provider to bring high-speed internet access to approximately 43,000 unserved and underserved homes and businesses, marking another milestone in the province’s plan to help bring connectivity to every community by the end of 2025. “Our government has made incredible progress on …
Hockey Night in Brampton all star roster continues to grow
BRAMPTON–The City of Brampton is excited to grow its Hockey Night in Brampton roster! NHL Columbus Blue Jackets’ Erik Gudbranson, 2018 & 2022 Olympian Canadian and WHL Toronto Furies Renata Fast and Canadian women’s national ice hockey team’s Brianne Jenner will join Toronto Maple Leaf Captain John Tavares, Mark Giordano, Sean Monahan and Jeremy Roenick; as well as Coaches Wendel …
Toronto Maple Leafs Captain John Tavares to join Hockey Night in Brampton
BRAMPTON–The City of Brampton welcomes Toronto Maple Leaf Captain John Tavares to the all-star Hockey Night in Brampton lineup! Tavares joins previously announced players Mark Giordano, Sean Monahan and Jeremy Roenick; as well as coaches Wendel Clark and Doug Gilmour. Two teams go head-to-head in support of William Osler Health System Foundation. Hockey Night in Brampton ticket sales will benefit …
New Long-Term Care Home in Toronto opened
Humber Meadows brings 320 much-needed long-term care beds to the province TORONTO — The Ontario government, along with Humber River Hospital, Humber Meadows Long-Term Care Home, Infrastructure Ontario and EllisDon, are celebrating the opening of a new, state-of-the-art long-term care home, which is bringing 320 new beds to the City of Toronto. Humber Meadows is the second long-term care home …