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Ottawa puts $8.06 million into Winnipeg Downtown Y redevelopment

The federal government will contribute $8.06 million to modernize Winnipeg’s 1913 Downtown Y building and expand community programmes.

Sep 29, 2026 1 min read

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Three governments put $16.2 million into Oromocto wastewater link

Federal, provincial and municipal governments have announced more than $16.2 million for a new Oromocto wastewater connection.

Sep 29, 2026 1 min read

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Ottawa offers up to $22.4 million for Kelowna airport utilities

Federal funding of up to $22.4 million would install utilities needed to open more than 165 acres of Kelowna airport land to development.

Sep 29, 2026 1 min read

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Canada and Alberta agree to explore Calgary–Edmonton high-speed rail

Ottawa and Alberta will jointly explore a Calgary–Red Deer–Edmonton high-speed rail corridor; no construction decision has been made.

Sep 29, 2026 1 min read

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Ottawa puts $85.5 million into Rankin Inlet airport rehabilitation

The federal government has committed $85.5 million to rehabilitate Rankin Inlet Airport’s runway, taxiways and apron surfaces.

Sep 29, 2026 1 min read

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Ottawa puts $44.9 million into N.W.T. housing infrastructure

Federal funding of more than $44.9 million will support water, wastewater and solid-waste projects across the Northwest Territories.

Sep 29, 2026 1 min read

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Barrie offered up to $129.2 million after cutting development charges

Barrie could receive up to $129.2 million for wastewater infrastructure after cutting residential development charges by 50 per cent.

Sep 29, 2026 1 min read