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IO loan program funded 159 projects in 2020
The program has provided $550 million in funding for a wide range of projects in communities across the province.
Federal Liberals tap Tamara Vrooman to chair board of infrastructure financing agency
Vrooman is already in the job, but was officially unveiled Thursday as the successor to Michael Sabia, the former who left the role in December after less than a year to become the top public servant at the Finance Department.
Feds, province commit to $12 million worth of broadband projects in SW Ontario
One project in Brant County will expand broadband infrastructure to more than 2,400 homes and businesses. Two others in Caledon will connect a further 846 homes and businesses.
Algoma University receives $2M for lab expansion
The funding will be used to design, build and equip the university’s computer lab with tools and space to support teaching in mobile application engineering, cybersecurity, software systems, data analytics and computer game technology.
Sault Ste. Marie received $500,000 for civic plaza
The funding from federal agency FedNor will be used to design and build a $6.6-million plaza and social space in the city’s downtown core. Construction is expected to create 46 jobs.