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Wellington, Middlesex counties receive broadband funding
Thanks to more than $4 million in funding from the federal and provincial governments, more than 800 homes and businesses in Wellington and Middlesex counties have access to broadband internet service.
Province kicks off planning for Northern rail service
A direct rail connection between Union Station in Toronto and parts as far north as Cochrane or Timmins could become reality as the Ontario government revealed its initial business case to restore the service.
Algoma University receives $18M for Indigenous Cultural Centre
The space will serve as a venue to share and promote the culture of Indigenous peoples in Canada and showcase the archival collection of work produced by children of Shingwauk residential school survivors.
Feds announce $200M for biomanufacturing plant
The government says the project will strengthen Canada’s preparedness for future pandemics by increasing capacity to produce and fill-finish vaccines and therapeutics.
Eglinton Crosstown West tunnel contract closes at $729M
West End Connectors, the consortium selected to build the tunnels, and which is led by Aecon, announced on May 20 that the project reached financial close. The final price tag: $729.2 million.