Whitby — Access to health and wellness services in Durham Region is getting a boost of more than $2.3 million from the federal government through the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings program. Announced by Parliamentary Secretary Ryan Turnbull and Community Care Durham CEO James Meloche, the investment will transform Community Care Durham’s Whitby location into the Community Health and Wellness Centre. A home …
Stephenville — The Bay St. George YMCA is getting an upgrade after an investment of $2.3 million from the federal government through the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) program. This was announced by Minister Gudie Hutchings, Mayor Tom Rose, and Bay St. George YMCA Operations Director Cheryl Johnson. This project will improve the accessibility and energy efficiency of the facility, and add …
Prince Edward Island — The federal government has transferred $9 million to Prince Edward Island under the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) for the first payment of the 2024-2025 fiscal year. This will help communities across the province invest in their local infrastructure priorities. This is the first of two payments to Prince Edward Island for this fiscal year. The next payment is expected to …
Belleville – Through six projects, Belleville is upgrading its public transit services after a combined investment of over $12 million from the federal, provincial, and municipal governments. Belleville Transit is acquiring four 12-metre hybrid buses, a seven-metre conventional bus, and two fully accessible hybrid vans that can also serve as emergency mobility transport vehicles. Additionally, the City will build a …
British Columbia —The federal government has transferred more than $156 million to British Columbia under the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) for the first payment of the 2024-2025 fiscal year. This will help communities across the province invest in their local infrastructure priorities. This is the first of two payments to British Columbia for this fiscal year. The next payment is expected to be made …
Tsuut’ina Nation — Upgrades for the Chief Big Belly Middle School are underway after an investment of more than $2.9 million from the federal government. Serving students in Grades 4 to 8 in the Tsuut’ina Nation, the project for the 26-year-old school will have important repairs while helping make the building more energy efficient and accessible. Work includes the installation of a solar power …
Fredericton— The federal government has transferred more than $24 million to New Brunswick under the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) for the first payment of the 2024-2025 fiscal year. This will help communities across the province invest in their local infrastructure priorities. This is the first of two payments to New Brunswick for this fiscal year. The next payment is expected to be made prior …
Tsleil-Waututh Nation, British Columbia, August 13, 2024 — Six communities in British Columbia will have more active ways for residents to commute after an investment of over $19 million from the federal government, səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation), Community Foundations of Canada, Matsqui First Nation, BC Active Transportation Infrastructure Grants Program, NIȽ TU,O Child and Family Services Society, the District of Peachland, and the City …
British Columbia — The T’Sou-ke First Nation is developing a new hybrid stormwater management system and naturalized green space, after a joint investment of more than $1.3 million from the federal government and the community. As the climate changes, the province is seeing an increase in rainfall. Funding will construct a rainwater retention system that will flow into a bioswale, a vegetated channel …
Alberta — An essential community building in Paddle Prairie is taking steps to become greener and more accessible after an investment of $510,700 from the federal government. The Communiplex is a point of community pride, local connection, and culture for the people of Paddle Prairie Metis Settlement. The funding announced today will ensure that it receives different conservation and energy …
