Ottawa commits nearly $15,000 for security upgrades at Halifax mosque
Halifax MP Andy Fillmore announced Friday that the Ummah Masjid and Community Centre will receive up to $14,812 in federal funding. Continue reading
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ANALYSIS: In this pre-writ period, Liberal ministers find a fondness for visits to battleground ridings
By David Akin Chief Political Correspondent
As they do every summer, cabinet ministers are criss-crossing the country, making speeches and spending money. But in this pre-election period, their travel is coming under new scrutiny. Continue reading
Ottawa and P.E.I. spending $14.5 million to build climate change research centre
Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay said the Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation will be built in St. Peter’s Bay, which is in his riding. Continue reading
VETS Canada receives federal funding to enhance its work with homeless veterans
By Jesse Thomas Digital Broadcast Journalist
Minister of Veteran Affairs announced Thursday that VETS Canada will receive $840,000 for its Beacon of Hope program that helps support homeless veterans Continue reading
Montreal’s Blue line extension gets $1.3B federal investment
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
The proposed project would build five new Metro stations, linking the Saint-Michel station to the Anjou station in the east end. Continue reading
Ottawa set to announce federal funding for Montreal Metro blue line extension
The extension of the blue line has been expected for several years. Continue reading
Federal gov’t announces $159 million in improvements for Trans-Canada Highway in B.C.
Highway improvements in the Shuswap and Columbia regions include lane widening, bridge replacements and others. Continue reading
Ontario to invest $103M in London’s 10 transit projects
The transit projects include new buses, smart traffic signals and three routes from an unbundled bus rapid transit plan. Continue reading
12 new electric vehicle fast-charging stations coming to B.C.
By Jules Knox Reporter/Anchor
B.C. will be getting 12 new electric vehicle fast-charging stations thanks to funding from the federal government. Continue reading
Proposed ‘women-led’ housing & childcare facility in East Vancouver met with mixed reactions
By Nadia Stewart Videojournalist
The proposal is for a housing, childcare and services facility devoted to women, which would also be designed and built by women. Continue reading