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$88M invested in joint Nova Scotia’s Affordable Housing Action Plan
By Jeremy Keefe Digital Broadcast Journalist
The first of three Affordable Housing Action Plans has been released and sees the federal and provincial governments contributing $44 million each. Continue reading
Elections Canada clarifies when environmental groups can advertise during federal election
By Steve Guthrie Videographer
Environmental groups will not have to register as a third party to advertise their concerns over climate change during the upcoming federal election Continue reading
Fredericton council creates working group for diversity
In July, the City of Fredericton appointed an all-male committee for the New Brunswick Exhibition Land Development Project. Rogers challenged the decision. Continue reading
Feds invest $1M in high-speed internet upgrades in Douro-Dummer Township
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
The project involves a partnership with internet provider Nexicom to service the township. 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
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
OPP search for federal offender in Hamilton
The OPP say Jimmy Nguyen is wanted for breaching the conditions of his release and is known to frequent Toronto, Mississauga and Hamilton. Continue reading
Government addresses Toronto residents as part of Community Safety Summit
Members of federal, provincial and municipal government came together on Sunday to answer questions from Toronto residents as part of the Community Safety Summit. Continue reading
Ottawa reaffirms role of Halifax Shipyard in National Shipbuilding Strategy after company ‘concerned’ over remarks
Irving said the comments signalled a possible redirection of shipbuilding work out of Atlantic Canada and sought public assurances from the federal government that wasn’t the case. Continue reading
Federal Minister Jean-Yves Duclos addresses Quebecers on Canada’s improved homelessness strategy
By Gloria Henriquez Reporter/Weather specialist
The Federal and Quebec governments are renegotiating once again their Homelessness Partnering Strategy in order to implement Canada’s new “Reaching Home” plan to fight homelessness. Continue reading