Nova Scotia — The West Kings District High School David Morse Memorial Sports Field is being upgraded after a combined investment of $444,399 from the federal and provincial governments, the Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education, and the Municipality of the County of Kings. Once complete, the sports field will provide more outdoor space for students to play at and near West Kings District …
2024 road construction season ends, improving safety across PEI
Prince Edward Island— Repairs and upgrades to roads and bridges in Prince Edward Island were made possible after a combined investment of over $7 million from the federal and provincial governments through the Canada Community-Building Fund and the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program. This announcement highlights upgrades to roads and bridges that improve safety across the province and support housing development. These …
Govt invests in performing arts facility in Saint John
New Brunswick — There will be growth in the theatre sector and better venues in southern New Brunswick after an additional $12 million investment from the federal government under the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Program in the Sydney Street former courthouse. This funding was announced by MP Wayne Long, Mayor Donna Reardon and Dr. Sandra Bell, Saint John Theatre Company Board Chair. The …
New initiative to support climate resilient housing, infrastructure
Ontario —Communities across Canada will be able to build environmentally friendly, climate-resilient housing and infrastructure with support from the Climate Toolkit for Housing and Infrastructure (CTHI). Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, launched a suite of tools, resources, and support services that will be available, free of cost, to communities to help them adapt their infrastructure to changing …
New affordable homes in Shelburne and Barton
Nova Scotia— The communities of Shelburne and Barton will have 13 new, energy efficient, homes after an investment of more than $5.1 million from the federal and provincial governments and Co-operative Homes Ltd. (Compass Nova Scotia). Heritage Hall in Shelburne is a centrally located building that will be converted into five one- and two-bedroom apartments. Barton Elementary School is located on a large …
9 federal properties highlighted for housing development
Ottawa – Everyone deserves a place to call home. However, for many across the country, home ownership and renting is out of reach due to the unprecedented housing crisis Canada is facing. We need to build more homes, faster, to get Canadians into homes that meet their needs, at prices they can afford. That’s why in Budget 2024 and Canada’s …
Chicoine Street area in Vaudreuil-Dorion being upgraded
Vaudreuil-Dorion— Vaudreuil-Dorion residents will have access to more safe active transportation options after an investment of $2,464,200 from the federal government. The project involves redeveloping rue Chicoine between route De Lotbinière and rue Trudeau, adding sidewalks, one-way bicycle paths separated from the roadway, pedestrian-friendly lighting and vegetation over a distance of 1.4 km. These new developments are designed to make the …
New sidewalk in Canning
Nova Scotia — Construction is beginning on a new sidewalk in the Village of Canning after an investment of more than $700,000 from the federal government. This new 630 metres of sidewalk will run along Summer Street between J Jordan Road and Chapel Road. The sidewalk will connect to other sidewalks in the village to create a safe route to the …
NATO DIANA officially opens North American headquarters in Halifax
Halifax, Nova Scotia – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, accompanied by Marie-France Lalonde, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence, on behalf of the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, and the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement Canada, with NATO Defence Innovation …
$16m offered through Canada Community-Building Fund to NF&L
St. John’s—The federal government has transferred more than $16 million to Newfoundland and Labrador 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 Newfoundland and Labrador for this fiscal year. The next payment …