Peterborough Transit receives $56M boost in government funding
Peterborough Transit will receive $56 million in government funding over the next decade as part of a new federal-provincial cost-sharing agreement. Continue reading
Federal Funding
London receives $204 million in federal funding for public transit
London is getting a major cash infusion for public transit in the city. Continue reading
Nova Scotia says $8.9 million will create 1,000 new regulated child-care spaces
Eleven of the province’s 18 counties have been targeted, including the province’s two largest municipalities – the Region of Halifax and the Cape Breton Regional Municipality. Continue reading
Montreal groups who deal with autism react to Ottawa’s plan to fund national autism strategy
By Anne Leclair Reporter
The federal government gave a ray of hope to half-a-million Canadians diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder with Tuesday’s budget announcement of a $20-million investment to create a national autism strategy. Continue reading
London-based organization Let’s Talk Science receives $2M to further coding, digital skills learning across Canada
The funding is being allocated through CanCode, a $50-million federal program that gives students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 the opportunity to learn coding and other digital skills. Continue reading
Ottawa confirms financing for Lac-Mégantic bypass rail line
The federal government confirms a “substantial sum” for the financing of Lac-Megantic bypass rail line. Continue reading
Last minute notice on BRT funding announcement frustrates councillors
There was an airing of grievances at London city council last night. Continue reading
Saint John Airport hoping to land $11 million in federal funding
By Andrew Cromwell Video Journalist
The Saint John Airport has received no federal funding since privatizing in 1999. Continue reading
Nova Scotia to dramatically expand, subsidize child care after $35M federal deal
Nova Scotia is the sixth province or territory to sign on to an agreement reached in June known as the Multilateral Learning and Child Care Framework. Continue reading
Havelock-Belmont-Methuen receives $187K from feds through MAMP and federal gas tax
Havelock-Belmont-Methuen received $187,114 in federal funding through the Municipal Asset Management Program and Federal Gas Tax Fund. Continue reading
