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Province announces $350K for LiUNA training program
More money from Ontario’s Skills Development Fund will go to support a training program run by LiUNA local 1089 in Sarnia, and will help train as many as 60 people for a range of construction careers.
Toronto receives $132M in RHI funding
The federal government has announced a further $132 million in funding for the City of Toronto to build affordable housing. The July announcement adds to $238 million previous committed to the city.
Federal top up gives Ontario municipalities $1.6B for infrastructure
The federal government announced it will increase funding to Ontario’s municipalities under the former Gas Tax Fund by a further $816 million for this fiscal year.
Brampton selects Diamond Schmitt for Centre for Innovation design
The city announced its choice of architect for the centrepiece of its downtown Innovation District. Diamond Schmitt has a long history of developing landmark projects for communities across the country.
Ottawa to give ArcelorMittal Dofasco $400M to phase out coal-fired furnaces
The Ministry of Innovation, Science and Economic Development says the investment will support ArcelorMittal Dofasco's $1.7 billion project to phase out coal-fired steelmaking at its facilities.