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Feds earmark $960 million for smart-energy projects
A new Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program will help to fund the construction of projects that focus on non-emitting, clean-energy technologies, and those that modernize electricity-system operations.
Northern Ontario municipalities share in $15M in federal, provincial funding
The majority of funding will support the rehabilitation of water and wastewater infrastructure, repairs to municipal public works buildings and fire halls. Additional investments will support upgrades to parks, recreational facilities and active transportation networks.
Chinese Cultural Centre in Toronto receives $5M in renovation funding
The federal and provincial governments have earmarked more than $5 million for various indoor and outdoor improvements at the facility.
Building permit values drop in April, remain near record highs
The national construction market is showing no signs of slowing down. Permit values dropped just 0.5 percent from March’s record total in April, and remain above $11 billion.
SSM arena project receives funding boost
The fate of the arena project has teetered back and forth for months. An injection of $18 million from the province means the $25-million project can go ahead at its full scope.