Planned east London emergency youth shelter gets $3M funding boost from Ottawa
The Youth Opportunities Unlimited Housing First Youth Shelter will contain 30 bedrooms for young adults aged 16 to 24. Continue reading
Federal Funding
Kelowna, Saskatoon airports receive federal funding to promote international tourism
The two airports will work together to develop plans to increase international air traffic from the United States. Continue reading
Ancaster, Ont. manufacturer tapped for over $580,000 in federal funding
An Ancaster-based manufacturer is expanding its operations after receiving more than $580,000 in funding from the federal government. Continue reading
Ottawa investing $10M in new Canadian Canoe Museum in Peterborough
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
The $65-million, 85,000-square-foot museum will house hundreds of watercraft and thousands of small artifacts. Continue reading
London city council doubles down on partial approval of unbundled BRT plan
Councillors backed their decision to scrap 40 per cent of the city’s contentious bus rapid transit plan. Continue reading
London’s “unbundled” BRT sees partial approval at committee level
The strategic priorities and policy committee voted on 19 transit recommendations from city staff on Monday. Continue reading
TransLink looks to get Phase 3 of Metro Vancouver’s transit plan rolling, despite federal funding gap
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The TransLink Mayors’ Council says it may try to get smaller projects such as increased bus service rolling Continue reading
Relief coming for Kelowna residents living near Mill Creek, but not for a while
By Klaudia Van Emmerik Anchor/Reporter
Federal minister Ralph Goodale was in Kelowna to discuss federal flood prevention funding on Friday. Continue reading
B.C. company awarded $595K in federal funding for boating safety app
The federal government says the app is designed to save lives in case of an emergency. Continue reading
Federal government contributing $25K for Alnwick Township war memorial
By Niki Anastasakis Videographer
The funding will assist with ground preparation, the purchasing and installing of the monument and foundation, installing a walkway and plaza area, lighting and flagpoles. Continue reading