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FedDev provides $10M for Kitchener health-tech hub
The funding was provided to the University of Waterloo, in partnership with Western University, the City of Kitchener and Medical Innovation Xchange, to establish the facility.
$1.2B announced for Ontario broadband projects
Details of the joint federal-provincial plan to fund broadband connectivity projects across Ontario were announced on August 6, with more than a quarter of the funding directed to projects in Eastern Ontario.
Report: Region of Waterloo realized significant procurement benefits from Bill 66
The region’s decision to end its signatory agreement with the Carpenters union as a result of the passage of Bill 66 has led to money savings and more bidders per tender, a new report from Cardus finds.
Feds launch Active Transportation Fund
The $400-million fund aims to support the construction of pathways, bike lanes, trails and pedestrian bridges, and undertake planning studies.
CNL, AECL break ground on Chalk River Science Collaboration Centre
Scheduled for completion in the spring of 2023, the building will serve as the central planning and collaboration space for CNL’s science and technology programs. It will also house CNL’s data centre.