Tag: Investment
Owen Sound mayor sees potential city benefits in federal budget
Owen Sound’s mayor likes the sound of more money for infrastructure in Tuesday’s federal budget proposals. It’s too early to pass final judgment, said Ian Boddy on Wednesday, but efforts to help build more housing and related infrastructure, and to assist hospital and colleges could benefit the city and the county. The budget comes up […]
LiUNA Local 1059 breaks ground on new $12.7 million training facility in Walkerton
Five years ago, Brandon MacKinnon sat in his London-area office, staring at a map of central Ontario. “I remember looking at the four counties, and sticking my finger in the middle, and Walkerton was the place,” he recalled. “It was a natural fit.” On Wednesday, Hayman Construction began excavating a 4.3-acre parcel of land in […]
Ontario is subsidizing an energy project in Georgian Bay despite expert advice
By Fatima Syed, The Narwhal
The Great Lakes News Collaborative includes Bridge Michigan, Circle of Blue, Great Lakes Now at Detroit PBS, Michigan Public and The Narwhal who work together to bring audiences news and information about the impact of climate change, pollution, and aging infrastructure on the Great Lakes and drinking water.
South Africa’s Used EV Market Accelerates — Volvo EX30 & XC40 Most Popular
South Africa’s EV market is still quite small compared to similar markets. There are still just over 4,000 fully electric vehicles on the roads in South Africa. That’s because most of the BEVs that were available on the South African market were on the higher side of things in terms … [continued]
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Community Foundation Grey Bruce grants exceed record $1 million
‘That’s a tough job to make some calls on what is emerging as a priority and how to dispense the money equitably and with the greatest impact for community with those decisions.’ — Stuart Reid, executive director