The saying “cash is king” has never been as relevant as during the COVID-19 pandemic and recovery.

A variety of projects in communities such as Pembroke, Georgian Bay and Markstay-Warren will share in $28 million in funding for road and bridge projects.

The latest survey on business conditions due to the COVID-19 pandemic shows businesses adapting to new realities, and preparing to resume operations.

Although much of the money will be spent on upgrading the city’s rolling stock, several million dollars have also been allocated to construction of various facilities and roadworks.

The rolling, six-month average of housing starts in the country rose to just below 200,000 units in June, while the number of starts for the month increased by 8 percent.