The fate of the arena project has teetered back and forth for months. An injection of $18 million from the province means the $25-million project can go ahead at its full scope.

The projects will create a combined 488 affordable rental units across the three communities.

The expansion will see the college increase the capacity of its facilities by as many as 500 students, and add new programs for the skilled trades.

Siemens Healthineers will use the funding to increase its domestic manufacturing capacity of an epoc test card that can help detect the presence of kidney disease and heart failure.

EllisDon led the P3 team that built the $73-million complex. The project has more than 1,400 parking spaces and includes a 3,000-square foot indoor waiting area.