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 …
Fatigue Prevention Course for Seafarers
Hamilton – The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) has launched a free online course, in partnership with Transport Canada, to help those who work in the marine industry mitigate the risks associated with fatigue at sea. The one-hour Fatigue Management at Sea course explains what fatigue is, how to avoid it, and how to reduce its effects. Seafarers …
Bombers legend Ken Ploen dies at 88
LA – Ken Ploen, legendary dual threat for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the 1950s and 60s who won four Grey Cups with the team, died at 88. Wade Miller, the president and CEO of the Bombers in a news release said: “Ken Ploen was the face of the Blue Bombers for years and then became a part of the …
Lacrosse players get together in Brampton
Brampton – There was an amazing turnout recently for Jeff Teat clinics at Memorial Arena. President and CEO, Ron Evans Enterprises said: “There is nothing like spending a day on the floor with one of the best lacrosse players in the world, from right here in Brampton. Thanks to Mayor Patrick Brown for dropping by to show his support.”