Winnipeg Transit to benefit from infrastructure funding
By Diana Foxall Reporter
Mayor Brian Bowman said Tuesday Winnipeg Transit stands to benefit from a bilateral funding agreement with the federal and provincial governments. Continue reading
PROVINCIAL FUNDING
Province providing $18M over three years for new Trent University arena
By Niki Anastasakis Videographer
The province is partnering with the City of Peterborough and Trent University by providing $18 million over three years to support construction of the new Arena and Aquatics complex at Trent University. Continue reading
Ontario government announces $124 million to help youth find jobs
By Niki Anastasakis Videographer
On Tuesday, the Ontario government announced an investment of $124 million to help youth aged 15 to 29 to find jobs in a new program called the Employing Young Talent Incentive. Continue reading
Province provides nearly $7M to tackle wait times at Peterborough Regional Health Centre
PRHC is receiving $6.67 million from the province to address wait times. 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
Province commits $3M in funding to Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre
Coun. Lloyd Ferguson is optimistic that ground will be broken next year on what will be known as the Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre. Continue reading
Province announces funding for expansion of Peterborough’s Dynacast
By Sarah Deeth Videographer
he province is forking over $137,000 to help a Peterborough die-casting company expand its operation and create 10 new jobs. The company says it hopes to fill those jobs within the next two years. Continue reading
Riverview Boys and Girls Club seeks provincial help for after-school program
By Shelley Steeves Senior Correspondent
The Riverview Boys and Girls Club’s Raising the Grade after school support program for high school students is at risk of failing if the province doesn’t step in soon to save it. Continue reading
City council eyes provincial funding for better cycling infrastructure in Kingston
By Callie Warren Videographer
During Tuesday night’s Kingston City Council meeting, councillors will be asked to approve an application to the Ontario Commuter Cycling Program which will be injecting over $42 million into cities across the province in 2017. Continue reading
Toronto mayor urges Ontario premier for more child care funding
Toronto Mayor John Tory says the city is facing a “child care affordability crisis” and wants the provincial government to step in. Continue reading
