The connection ends the community’s reliance on diesel generation, and should pave the way for future economic development, including a new school opening next fall and new housing.

Two of three qualified proponents have submitted proposals to design, build and finance a highway widening project in southwestern Ontario.

Ontario passed a housing bill Monday intended to spur development, but critics say it will lead to higher property taxes, and not actually make homes more affordable.

The Colorado-headquartered company expects that construction of the plant will be completed before year end and begin discharging in 2023.

The CIB and CIBC are each investing $135 million into an initiative by Markham District Energy to expand its clean-energy projects across the city.