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Parks Canada commits $7M to Powerhouse building at Sault canal
The heritage building is undergoing significant structural stabilization work to remediate its deterioration. Work began in late December and is expected to continue for two years.
First Nations, advocates criticize approval of nuclear-waste site near Ottawa River
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission has authorized construction of a waste facility on the site of the Crown-owned Chalk River Laboratories near Ottawa.
CNSC approves construction of nuclear waste disposal facility at Chalk River
The facility would provide a permanent disposal site for up to 1 million cubic metres of solid low-level radioactive waste.
Toronto names developers for major affordable housing project
The city and CreateTO will work with Civic Developments, Windmill Developments and Co-operative Housing Federation of Toronto to build a 900-home development at 2444 Eglinton Ave. E.
Toronto budget proposal includes property tax hike of 10.5%
A proposed 2024 budget includes a 9% property tax increase for residential properties as well as a 1.5% increase to bolster a fund dedicated to building transit and housing.