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The article reports that Minister Julie Dabrusin will announce new funding for electric vehicle infrastructure and education across Canada. It notes a media tour for B-Roll will follow the announcement.
Ontario is investing an additional $4.6 million to increase production of medical isotopes at the McMaster Nuclear Reactor, extending operations and expanding to 24/7. This brings total government investment to $26.9 million, with the aim of tripling the reactor’s production and research capacity to up to 84,000 treatments per year.
Ontario announced a $4.6 million government investment to expand production at the McMaster Nuclear Reactor, increasing the production of custom medical isotopes for cancer treatments. The plan, building on an earlier $18 million investment, will enable 24/7 operations, boost neutron output, grow research capacity by 300%, and support up to 84,000 cancer…
Ontario is investing an additional $4.6 million to expand medical isotope production at the McMaster Nuclear Reactor, increasing total government investment to $26.9 million and boosting capacity by 300%. The goal is to accelerate research, produce up to 84,000 treatments per year, and help double medical isotope production by 2030 through NIICO,…
Ontario is investing an additional $4.6 million to increase production of cancer-fighting medical isotopes at the McMaster Nuclear Reactor, bringing total government investment in the facility to $26.9 million and boosting production and research capacity by 300%. The goal is to double medical isotope production by 2030 and position Ontario as a global…
The federal government plans to spend $1.6 billion to replace 45 of Via Rail’s aging locomotives, while an additional $357 million will fund a new assembly plant and maintenance facility in Montreal. The trains will be built by Stadler (first nine in Spain, remaining 36 in Canada), creating about 1,200 full-time jobs, with Canadian-made batteries, and…
The Ford government escalates its infrastructure dispute with Ottawa by threatening to rescind support for a federal high-speed rail line after opposing Toronto’s island airport expansion. The province home in on the Alto rail project and says it will continue to pursue expansion while criticizing federal consultation and reaffirming support for…
CPP Investments and Elia Group, via WindGrid, announce the acquisition of the Tarchon subsea interconnector project between Germany and the UK from Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, with CPP Investments providing a C$1 billion majority stake and Elia Group taking a 25% look-through minority stake through WindGrid. The project aims to create a 1.4 GW…
The article reports that Minister Julie Dabrusin will announce new funding for electric vehicle infrastructure and education across Canada. The media advisory notes an in-person event on July 30, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. PDT in Burnaby, British Columbia, followed by a B-Roll tour, and directs media to register with Environment and Climate Change Canada.
The article reports that Environment and Climate Change Canada Minister Julie Dabrusin will announce new funding for electric vehicle infrastructure and education across Canada. It also notes a media tour for B-Roll after the announcement and provides details for an in-person media event on July 30, 2026, in Burnaby, BC.
Two sentences: Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s eastern Ontario caucus publicly questioned the viability of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s proposed Alto high-speed rail line and urged that local voices—farmers, landowners, and municipalities—be reflected in planning and routing. The move followed Ottawa’s rejection of Ford’s expanded Billy Bishop airport plan,…
A Bishop’s Falls parent questions why the expansion of the National School Food Program in Newfoundland and Labrador is taking so long, despite a prior announcement by federal and provincial governments. NTV reports on this concern, with Colleen Lewis covering the story.
The article reports that the government—specifically the Northwest Territories Department of Education, Culture and Employment—declined an interview request and stated that education bodies are responsible for day-to-day operations, staffing, recruitment, and professional learning, while confirming increased funding for language and education initiatives…
Ottawa paid out $190 million in federal electric-vehicle subsidies in 2026 as sales slowed. The article reports on the government announcement detailing the amount disbursed and the context of waning EV sales.
The Government of Alberta announced its seventh public-private partnership school bundle, adding seven new schools (six in Edmonton and Calgary areas and one in Chestermere) to accommodate over 6,100 students. The project, delivered by Concert-Bird Partners, involves design, build, finance, and long-term maintenance, with an estimated construction cost…
The article reports that as of Friday, July 24, 2026, about 930,000 Albertans have applied for the Energy Rebate or been automatically enrolled, and 83% have already received the $100 payment. It also notes that applications opened July 1, 2026, eligibility requirements (18+, filed 2025 tax return, household income $225,000 or less), payments delivered…
The article reports that Kwantlen Polytechnic University in Surrey will add 462 skilled-trades training seats this year, bringing total seats at the university to more than 1,700. This expansion is part of a $241 million provincial commitment over three years to create 5,000 new skilled-trades training seats in 2026-27, supported by statements from…
British Columbia is adding hundreds of new skilled-trades training seats at post-secondary institutions as part of the Look West strategy, including 462 seats at Kwantlen Polytechnic University, to support major projects. The government says these seats aim to ensure enough skilled workers for upcoming projects, noting demand for trades like carpenters…
The article reports that Kwantlen Polytechnic University in Surrey, B.C., will add 462 skilled-trades training seats this year, increasing total seats at the university to more than 1,700. This expansion is part of a provincial commitment of $241 million over three years to create 5,000 new skilled-trades training seats in 2026-27, according to…
Ontario and the federal government are investing more than $7.2 million to help over 500 workers in northern Ontario gain new skills and transition into in-demand careers amid tariffs and global trade disruptions. The funding, delivered through the Canada-Ontario Workforce Tariff Response and administered by Skills Advance Ontario, will support training…
The article reports that over 9,000 Grey Bruce residents have been attached to primary care (physician or nurse practitioner) in the last 18 months, with a goal to attach more than 23,500 by 2029. It notes interim progress including removing 5,400+ people from the Health Care Connect waitlist, an interim target to attach 9,000 more this fiscal year, and…
The Government of Canada announced a $50 million investment, through the Strategic Response Fund, in Natural Products Canada’s $94.8 million project to strengthen Canada’s agri-food sector. The investment aims to create over 550 jobs, generate over $1.8 billion in GDP, and support a new Capacity Building Fund to bolster food-related manufacturing,…
Ontario’s government visited the new Complete Extract Solutions facility in Mississauga to mark its opening and recognize Mother Parkers’ continued investment in Ontario-based manufacturing and innovation. The visit highlighted the province’s support via a $5 million grant from the Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness stream of the…
The article reports that high school students can now view their marks, and that 96 percent of eligible graduates in Newfoundland and Labrador have passed. It defines eligible graduates as those who began the 2025-26 school year with at least 22 credits and notes that transcripts are available digitally through the PowerSchool portal.
Ontario is investing $55.8 million to help open York University’s new medical school, focused on training family doctors, with first students expected in 2028. The funding will cover planning, accreditation, curriculum, faculty, library, and operating costs, with initial capacity for 80 undergraduate students and 102 residency positions, expanding to 240…
Ontario will invest $55.8 million to support planning and operations for York University’s new School of Medicine, slated to open in 2028. The funds will aid accreditation, curriculum development, faculty recruitment, a medical library, and undergraduate and postgraduate programs, with initial seats of 80 undergrad and 102 postgraduate (expandable to 240…
Ontario is investing $55.8 million to support planning and operations for York University’s new medical school, with the goal of training more family doctors. The school, expected to open its first class in 2028, will initially offer 80 undergraduate and 102 postgraduate positions, expanding to 240 undergraduate and 293 postgraduate seats at full…
Ontario is funding York University’s new medical school with $55.8 million to hire faculty, build a medical library, and operate undergraduate and graduate programs. The school is planned to open in fall 2028 with 80 undergraduate and 102 postgraduate spots initially, eventually growing to 240 undergraduate and 293 postgraduate seats, and will focus…
Ontario is investing $55.8 million to support planning and operations for York University’s new School of Medicine, which will focus on training family doctors and is expected to open in 2028. The investment funds accreditation, curriculum development, faculty recruitment, library setup, and operating costs, with initial 80 undergraduate and 102…
Ontario’s government is committing $55.8 million to York University School of Medicine to train a new generation of family doctors in the province. The program is connected to Ontario’s first family doctor medical school and is set to open in 2028.
The Alberta government announced that beginning Aug. 4, students can apply for more than $107 million in scholarships, awards, and bursaries for the 2026-27 school year through Alberta Student Aid, with about 50,400 students supported. The programs include the expanded New Beginnings Bursary and Heritage Scholarships, with some online application changes…
Ontario is funding a new York University medical school focused on training family doctors, with $55.8 million allocated to hire faculty, build a medical library, and operate programs. The school will start with 80 undergraduate and 102 postgraduate spots in fall 2028 and aims to grow to 240 undergraduate and 293 postgraduate seats, addressing a shortage…
Ontario’s government is providing $55.8 million to York University School of Medicine to train a new generation of family doctors in Ontario. The program will open a new family doctor medical school at York University, with a target start date of 2028.
The Ontario government, led by Doug Ford, plans to establish the first medical school in Ontario focused on Family Medicine at York University, with 55.8 million dollars allocated for startup. The school, to be built near Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital, aims to open in August 2028 with an initial capacity of 80 medical graduates and 102 postgraduate…
The article reports that applications open on August 4 for various scholarships and bursaries provided by the province of Alberta, totaling $107 million. It notes that the funding is provincial scholarship-type assistance and invites readers to apply.
The article reports that the Canadian federal government announced $10.9 million for 22 electric vehicle infrastructure and education projects across Canada, including nearly $9 million to install about 400 chargers through 9 projects and roughly $2 million to support 13 education/awareness initiatives. The funding aims to expand charging access and EV…
The article reports that the Canadian federal government announced $10.9 million in funding for 22 electric vehicle infrastructure and education projects across Canada, with nearly $9 million to install about 400 charging stations through 9 projects and around $2 million for 13 education and awareness initiatives. These investments aim to expand charging…
The article reports that Minister Julie Dabrusin will announce new funding for electric vehicle infrastructure and education across Canada, with a media availability following the announcement. The event is scheduled for Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. PDT at BlueForce Energy in Burnaby, British Columbia, and media can register for in-person…
The article reports that Minister Julie Dabrusin will announce new funding for electric vehicle infrastructure and education across Canada. A media briefing and a site tour at BlueForce Energy in Burnaby, BC, will follow the announcement, with attendance by media invitation.
The Government of Canada announced over $80 million in investments across several EV-related projects, primarily to strengthen the battery supply chain and to expand charging infrastructure. The funding includes up to $70 million from the Strategic Response Fund for Volta Energy Solutions Canada to establish a copper foil facility in Granby, Quebec, part…
The British Columbia government will invest $700 million to nearly quadruple BC Hydro’s EV charging network to 3,500 ports by 2035, while maintaining a high share of DC fast chargers and upgrading many sites with standardized designs and amenities. An additional $18 million will be provided through the CleanBC Go Electric Public Charger Program to…
The article notes a government announcement reducing tariffs on Chinese EVs to 6.1% from 100% and setting an annual quota of 49,000 vehicles, with these changes taking effect in March. It also states that, by 2030, regulations require 50% of those EVs to have a landed price of $35,000 or under.
British Columbia and BC Hydro announced a $700-million expansion to triple the province’s public EV charging network by 2035, adding more than 3,500 charging ports across communities, highways, and urban areas. The plan includes 200-kW standard chargers with some 400-kW ultra-fast units, plug-and-charge and tap-to-pay features, and expanded hubs to…
The Government of Canada announced a $5.9 million investment to advance the Prince Edward Island–New Brunswick Interconnection Expansion Project, funding engineering studies, environmental assessments, stakeholder and Indigenous engagement, regulatory work, and preliminary design for construction by 2028. The project would add two 200‑MW, 138‑kV…
The article reports that Ontario NDP Shadow Minister Dr. Robin Lennox says Doug Ford and Health Minister Sylvia Jones should do more than hold press conferences and must hire more nurses and health care workers to connect people to primary care, citing a shortfall in funding for Hamilton General Hospital. Lennox asserts the government’s announcement…
The Alberta provincial government announced that 41 school projects will be fast-tracked across the province, with 19 already approved for construction funding and the remaining 22 moving from planning to design. The initiative, part of the Schools Now program, includes new and expanded schools in the Edmonton area, St. Albert, Morinville, Sherwood Park,…
The Alberta government announced a plan to fast-track more than 41 school projects across the province, aiming to create over 39,000 new and upgraded student spaces to accommodate population growth. Officials say the projects will be accelerated by six weeks to nine months, with completion targets including 12 schools by the end of the current fiscal…
The Alberta government’s Schools Now program is fast-tracking 41 projects provincewide, with 16 Calgary projects advancing to construction and 5 more receiving design funding. Once complete, the initiatives will add more than 39,000 new or upgraded student spaces across Alberta, as part of a nearly $9-billion effort to create 200,000 spaces.
The article reports that the federal and Ontario governments are investing 7.2 million to retrain more than 500 workers in the North, including laid-off steel and forestry workers, through the Canada-Ontario Workforce Tariff Response and Skills Advance Ontario program. The funding, distributed to specific employers and training providers (e.g., Algoma…
The article reports that after the federal EV affordability program (EVAP) launched on February 16, applications for the $5,000 EV rebate surged early, with nearly 25,000 requests by the end of April and about half from Quebec. However, it states that applications fell by about half in May and June, with roughly 10,000 submissions in those two months,…
The article reports that Alberta has introduced four new teaching certificates, including two provisional certificates for final-year Bachelor of Education students and qualified international teachers, with applications for the new developmental teaching certificate opening June 1. The province plans to fund expedited teaching pathways with $3 million…
The article reports that the Alberta government announced that seven elementary and junior high schools in Edmonton, Calgary, and Chestermere will be built using the public-private partnership (P3) model. It argues that P3s often lead to higher long-term costs, maintenance issues, and lack of control over public assets, and quotes CUPE Alberta President…
The Alberta government announced the acceleration of 41 school projects under its Schools Now program, speeding up construction and renovations. Sixteen of these projects are in Calgary.
The Alberta government announced that more than $107 million in scholarships, awards, and bursaries will be available for the 2026-27 academic year, with applications opening Aug. 4 through Alberta Student Aid and expected to support about 50,400 students. The funding includes an expanded New Beginnings Bursary and ongoing Heritage Scholarships…
The federal government announced $155.4 million in infrastructure funding for Nunavut, including $81.3 million for housing infrastructure and post-secondary education over 10 years and $74.1 million for health infrastructure over three years. The exact allocation of funds to specific projects was not determined yet, though potential uses include health…
The article reports that Ontario is providing $8.4 million in new annual funding to expand primary care services across Markham, Stouffville, and Uxbridge, with $1.7 million specifically allocated to introduce Carefirst Family Health Team in Stouffville. The funding aims to connect up to 23,000 people without a primary care provider in these communities,…
The article notes that in February the federal government introduced a rebate program called the EVAP (Electric Vehicle Affordability Program), which offers up to $5,000 off Battery Electric and Fuel Cell Vehicles and up to $2,500 off Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles, and is in place until 2031. It states that this government incentive aims to reduce the cost of…
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador released the 2026 high school transcripts, available digitally to students via the PowerSchool portal. The article notes that 96% of eligible graduates—defined as students who started the 2025-26 school year with at least 22 credits—met the graduation requirements. For questions about accessing transcripts,…
The Alberta government accelerated 16 Calgary school projects and 41 across the province under its Schools Now program, reducing construction time by about nine months per project. The announcement allows projects that have already received funding to move to the next development stage, with Calgary’s 12 accelerated projects moving into design or…
The article notes that the federal government is investing in electric vehicle infrastructure and education across Canada, as part of its ongoing response following Canada’s Auto Strategy announced last winter. It also includes a media advisory indicating that Minister Julie Dabrusin will announce the new funding for electric vehicle infrastructure and…
The article reports that the federal government is investing in electric vehicle infrastructure and education across Canada as part of its new Auto Strategy. It also notes a media advisory announcing the funding details and that Minister Julie Dabrusin will make the announcement.