Federal government invests in active transportation and accessibility improvements in Antigonish

The article reports that the federal government will invest $547,400 through the Active Transportation Fund (ATF) in Antigonish to fund a Bay Street pedestrian and cycling improvements project, with the Town of Antigonish contributing $364,933. The project includes a 3-meter-wide multi-use path on the right side of Bay Street, relocation of utility…

The federal government announced more than $545,000 in funding for upgrades to Antigonish’s Bay Street, announced by MP Jaime Battiste at the Antigonish Heritage Museum. The project includes a 3-meter-wide multi-use path on the right side, relocation of utility poles, a landscaped buffer, and a rebuilt/extended sidewalk on the left with a new crosswalk,…

The federal Build Communities Strong Fund, distributed through the Union of B.C. Municipalities, will provide $3 million to Vernon to support active transportation and safety improvements along Kalamalka Lake Road. The project aims to strengthen the active transportation network between East Hill and the Okanagan Rail Trail, including road geometry…

The federal government plans to spend $1.9 billion to replace Via Rail’s locomotive fleet and to build a new assembly and maintenance facility in Montreal, with 45 locomotives funded for replacement and 1.6 billion for the locomotives and 357 million for the facility. The trains, built by Stadler, will be assembled in Spain initially and then in Canada,…

The article reports that Canada’s federal government and 10 Mi’kmaw communities in Nova Scotia invested over $4.8 million in solar panels, with the government contributing $3,625,476 and the communities $1,208,492. The project, implemented by Bayside Renewables and Eskasoni Renewables, features net-metered solar panels across the 10 communities to reduce…

Charlottetown’s sustainable transportation officer presented four policy proposals to the environment and sustainability committee to advance active transportation, including bike signals at intersections, rolling stops, two-abreast riding, and sidewalk riding under certain circumstances, potentially requiring a provincial Highway Traffic Act change. The…

The federal government, with a Green Infrastructure Stream investment of $3,625,476, plus $1,208,492 from the 10 participating First Nations, funded a solar-energy project across 10 Mi’kmaw communities in Nova Scotia to enable net-metered solar generation and energy autonomy. Ulnooweg Development Group managed the funding, Bayside Renewables and Eskasoni…

The article reports a government announcement about the cancellation of the Active Transportation Fund, which supporters say funded safety projects for walking and cycling in Prince Edward Island and is no longer accessible for new applications. It also includes a letter from a student criticizing rising education and living costs for youth and urging…