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Ontario transportation minister pitches 24-hour work to speed up Gardiner construction

As claustrophobic congestion on Toronto’s Gardiner Expressway worsens with years-long lane closures to accommodate road repairs, Ontario’s minister of transportation is suggesting around-the-clock construction could dramatically shorten the time frame. Parts of the Gardiner, between Dufferin Street and Strachan Avenue, have been reduced by one lane in each direction for …

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Ottawa pitches $1.5B rental protection fund to buy apartments – National

The federal government is planning to launch a nearly $1.5-billion rental protection fund, aimed at providing loans and grants to non-profit organizations to buy rental units in a effort to keep prices affordable. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made the announcement in Winnipeg on Thursday morning alongside NDP Premier Wab Kinew. …

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Trudeau pitches apartment building push with $15B more in loans – National

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 3, 2024 12:24 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The federal government is setting aside another $15 billion in the upcoming budget for its apartment construction loan program. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the funding will help …

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Bassitt pitches shutout as Blue Jays beat Braves

TORONTO – After his excellent two-hit, complete-game shutout, Toronto Blue Jays righty Chris Bassitt appeared more concerned about how the city’s hockey team was faring two blocks down the street. Bassitt had just blanked the National League-leading Atlanta Braves 3-0 on Friday, but his sporting, competitive nature was with the …

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