The facility is expected to span more 117,000 square feet, and will include two NHL-size ice surfaces and a modern library with proper program space and meeting rooms.

The funding will be used to convert a former hotel into 42 permanent emergency shelter units for women and families experiencing homelessness.

A new survey says wages are going up in Canada, with employers projecting an average annual pay increase of 2.5 per cent for next year.

Their respective policies will require Canadian employees working at any location on company business to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by November 1.

Eight associations are using an online survey to get a clearer picture of how many workers in the industry are vaccinated against COVID-19 and what their attitudes are regarding workplace vaccination policies.