Two companies—in Halifax and Toronto—have be awarded $150,000 each to develop a solution for tracing steel products throughout the supply chain.

The firms will work in joint-venture to help VIA Rail further explore its High Frequency Rail project.

The five-person task force has been created to recommend ways to spend the $1 billion the province promised to invest in the city’s light rail project.

Housing availability and affordability are becoming increasingly out of reach for Kitchener residents. A report by city staff recommends construction of more than 12,000 units to address housing needs.

The not-for-profit provider cut its teeth in the mining industry, and provides occupational health and safety training services to constructors.