Families, residents and visitors can begin to enjoy new and improved recreational pathways in Annapolis County. Thanks to investments from the federal and provincial governments, users can enjoy an expanded trail system and direct access to Bay of Fundy shorelines, providing increased access to the Bay of Fundy’s breathtaking views. A 420-meter expansion on Charlie’s … Read more
Residents of Qikiqtarjuaq gathered to celebrate the official opening of the Qikiqtarjuaq hamlet office complex. The new hamlet office complex replaces the former hamlet building and provides additional space for community members to attend council meetings, as well as office and meeting space for hamlet staff. An adjoining hall offers social and recreational space for … Read more
On Aug. 31, Finance Minister Joe Oliver (Eglington-Lawrence, Ont.) celebrated alongside Toronto residents as the first streetcar of the Toronto Transit Commission’s (TTC) new fleet hit the road. The community gathered at the Spadina Station to witness the inaugural rider step aboard. The streetcar will drive the 510 Spadina line route, marking the first new generation of … Read more
Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, Que.) issued a statement in response to Council of the Federation. The full statement is available online. Conservative Quebec Senator Jean-Guy Dagenais announced that 28 municipalities in the Huntingdon region will receive $23,875,518 over the … Read more
Ottawa residents and visitors will soon enjoy access to a modern new venue for experiencing Francophone theatre. Construction has now started on La Nouvelle Scène; a state-of-the-art theatre in the heart of the nation’s capital. La Nouvelle Scène was formed in 1999 by four local theatre companies who will soon call the facility home. The new … Read more
Thanks to federal investments, families and residents in Annapolis County, N.S., have access to a new connector trail providing shortcuts and easier access between the Lorcon and Orchard Drive subdivisions in Nictaux. The new Scotney Pathway greatly increases pedestrian and cyclist safety by helping to keep pedestrians and cyclists off the roads and highways. It … Read more
Residents in Renfrew County are celebrating the news that improved high-speed Internet is now available in their area. The reach and speed of existing DSL services have been expanded to provide download speeds of up to 15 Mbps through a new fibre optic cable network and new or improved access points made possible through the Eastern … Read more
Residents in the regions of Kawartha Lakes and Peterborough County, Ont., are celebrating the news that improved high-speed Internet is now available in their area. The reach and speed of existing wireless and DSL networks have been expanded to provide download speeds of up to 15 Mbps through a new fibre optic cable network and … Read more
A new bus purchased by the Municipality of the County of Annapolis, N.S., will provide a safer, cleaner and more efficient commute for passengers in the western end of Annapolis County. The new, smaller bus will replace an older vehicle and will be better suited for its ridership volume. It will continue to provide accessible … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary for Infrastructure and Communities Peter Braid (Kitchener-Waterloo, Ont.) spoke at the Canadian Public Works Association’s Luncheon during the American Public Works Association’s International Congress and Exposition, hosted by the Ontario Public Works Association. He spoke about the New Building Canada Plan, the renewed federal Gas Tax Fund and what these programs mean for municipalities across Canada. … Read more
