ON Begins Tunnelling Final Segment of Eglinton Crosstown West Extension

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TORONTO — The Ontario government has broken ground on the final tunnel segment of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension, marking another significant milestone in the province’s plan to deliver a new transit line from Scarborough to Mississauga. Once complete, the nine-kilometre line will connect seven new stations to the Eglinton Crosstown LRT, making travel faster and more convenient, while bringing …

Doug Ford unveils new cabinet

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Full cabinet list: Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs Sylvia Jones, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health Trevor Jones, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness Doug Downey, Attorney General Michael Parsa, Minister of Children, Community and Social Services Graham McGregor, Minister of Citizenship and Multiculturalism Nolan Quinn, Minister of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security Vic Fedeli, …

Starlink to Bring High-Speed Satellite Internet to Remote Communities

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SUDBURY — The Ontario government is partnering with Starlink to launch the new Ontario Satellite Internet (ONSAT) program, which will offer high-speed satellite internet access to 15,000 eligible unserved and underserved homes and businesses, including in rural, remote and northern communities, beginning in June 2025. “Our government is pleased to work with Starlink to offer a highly advanced satellite internet service …

Ontario Helping Build More Homes in Sudbury

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SUDBURY — The Ontario government is investing up to $34.9 million in water infrastructure to help enable the construction of 3,300 new homes in the City of Greater Sudbury. The funding is being delivered through the first round of investments under the Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund, which includes $970 million to help municipalities build, repair, rehabilitate and expand drinking water, wastewater and …

Ontario Helping Build More Homes in Cobourg

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COBOURG — The Ontario government is investing up to $25 million in water infrastructure to help enable the construction of 2,266 new homes in the Town of Cobourg. The funding is being delivered through the first round of investments under the Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund, which includes $970 million to help municipalities develop, repair, rehabilitate and expand drinking water, wastewater and stormwater …

Ontario Bringing High-Speed Internet Access to Underserved Communities

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MINTO — The Ontario government is investing more than $34 million to bring reliable high-speed internet access to more than 3,000 homes and businesses in hard to reach areas across southwestern Ontario. “Our government knows that high-speed internet access in today’s digital world isn’t just a luxury, it’s a necessity. That is why we are bringing high-speed internet access to every community …

Building More Homes in Prince Edward County

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Province investing up to $18.3 million in infrastructure to enable nearly 4,000 homes PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY — The Ontario government is investing up to $18.3 million to enable the construction of 3,895 new homes in Prince Edward County. The funding is being delivered through the first round of investments under the Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund, which includes $970 million to help municipalities …

Ontario Helping Build More Homes in Brampton

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BRAMPTON — The Ontario government is investing up to $29.7 million to enable the construction of 12,900 new homes in the City of Brampton. The funding is being delivered through the first round of investments under the Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund, which includes $970 million to help municipalities develop, repair, rehabilitate and expand drinking water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure. “We’re working with …

Ontario Exploring New Tech to Build Critical Infrastructure Faster

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TORONTO — The Ontario government is testing the application and benefits of digital modelling technology, known as digital twins, to help deliver key infrastructure projects such as hospitals, highways and transit on time and on budget. “Our government is exploring innovative new technologies to help build critical infrastructure faster and more cost-effectively,” said Kinga Surma, Minister of Infrastructure. “From start …

Expanding high-speed Internet access in Northern Ontario

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Combined federal and provincial investment of over $97 million will connect more than 18,600 homes to high-speed Internet Sudbury – Fairness for every generation means making sure everyone in Canada has access to reliable and affordable high-speed Internet, no matter where they live. That is why the governments of Canada and Ontario are bringing high-speed Internet access to underserved communities—including …