Toronto improving road safety by retrofitting City vehicles

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Toronto – Mayor Olivia Chow was joined by Councillor Paula Fletcher (Toronto-Danforth) and City of Toronto staff to provide an update on staff recommendations for the feasibility of side guards on City of Toronto heavy-duty vehicles.   Side guards are protective railings or bars mounted on the sides of large trucks between the axles to help prevent individuals from being pulled …

Feds invests in retrofitting Wawiskas Community Hall in Bella Bella

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British Columbia — The aging Wawiskas Community Hall will receive much-needed upgrades after a combined investment of over $3 million from the federal government through the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings program and the Heiltsuk Tribal Council. Announced by Minister Jonathan Wilkinson and Heiltsuk Tribal Councillor Dawn Hall, this project will retrofit the community hall to provide a safe and supportive gathering …