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Alberta provincial government commits to funding Highway 3 bridge upgrade
On Friday, the Alberta government announced an upgrade to the Oldman River bridge. Demi Knight reports. Continue reading
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Regional district in Columbia Shuswap approves funding to shore up creek
Eleven properties along Newsome Creek in Sorrento were placed on evacuation alert in 2018. Continue reading
Hospice Peterborough care centre to receive $534K funding boost from province
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
The new facility on London Street is expected to open in March. Continue reading
New $224M bridge announced for Sicamous, B.C.
Bruhn Bridge replacement in Sicamous to support safer and more efficient travels. Continue reading
Edmonton councillor concerned Calgary Olympics might jeopardize funding for other cities
City councillor Michael Walters thinks Edmonton needs to consider how Calgary hosting a huge event like the Olympics would affect government funding for other municipalities. Continue reading
Tory MPP Hillier visits Kingston’s overdose prevention site
By Mike Postovit Videographer
The Ontario government is conducting a review of overdose prevention sites across the province. Continue reading
RM of Clayton chose cheaper design for bridge that fell
The Dyck Memorial Bridge in the Rural Municipality of Clayton opened to traffic Sept. 14, but collapsed into the Swan River later that day. Continue reading
St. James Civic Centre gets $4 million refresh, Garden Grove Park gets new playground
The St. James Civic Centre will undergo renovations that include a new carpentry shop and improved multi-purpose rooms. Continue reading
Provincial government to provide $1.5 million a year for Quebec watershed organizations
By Raquel Fletcher Quebec City Correspondent
The government of Quebec announced financial aid, up to $1.5 million a year, to Quebec’s watershed organizations. Continue reading
Ottawa police board approves hiring 10 officers to combat gun, gang violence
Five of the 10 newly hired officers will be going to the Investigative Unit and the other five will be going to DART, the Direct Action Response Team. Continue reading