The $1.9 million will be used for a police outreach team that will refer drug users and overdose victims to support services in Peterborough.

The four-storey building on Water Street will provide housing for 25 families in Peterborough.

More than $2.2M in federal funding will go towards the design phase for a new water treatment plant and distribution system in Curve Lake First Nation.

"This will spur economic growth, creating science-based jobs, helping us to retain top talent, drive innovation and attract more investment," said Dr. Leo Groarke.

The government funding will support five transit projects in the city of Peterborough and one in Peterborough County.

Construction on the causeway spanning Chemong Lake began last fall.

The Elizabeth Fry Society of Peterborough will operate a peer-to-peer harm reduction and recovery program for substance abuse.

With women bearing the brunt of the COVID-19 pandemic, federal officials are trying to figure out how recovery efforts can help get women back to work, earning more money and securing more stable jobs.

Peterborough-area charitable organizations can apply for grants of up to $10,000 to provide direct services to vulnerable populations impacted by COVID-19.

According to Peterborough-Kawartha MP Maryam Monsef, Harco Enterprises Ltd. has received approval to manufacture and distribute a face shield.