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Electra receives an additional $5M from feds
The company intends to use the funding to continue the recommissioning and expansion of its Northern Ontario hydrometallurgical cobalt refinery.
Belleville seeks money from province to establish detox centre, new community hub
Plans are already underway for an expanded social and health services hub, but the city needs an additional $2 million from the province to move the project forward.
Record year for residential permits sees Windsor exceed 2023 housing target
The city issued building permits that resulted in 1,154 residential housing units in 2023. Its assigned target was 953 units for the year.
CFIB report takes aim at red tape in housing
In its latest report on red tape and regulation, the organization has challenged municipalities to streamline their permitting processes to help address housing shortages.
Province commits to Brampton, Milton transit plans
Doug Ford has promised to extend the Hazel McCallion Line with the Mississauga loop and into downtown Brampton while expanding GO train service in Milton.