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 …
Read More »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. …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »CII pitches for coordinated actions by Centre, states to minimize Omicron impact, Health News, ET HealthWorld
Amid fears that the new coronavirus variant may disrupt normal business activity, industry chamber CII on Thursday pitched for coordinated actions by the Centre and state governments to minimize the impact of Omicron on the economy. “There is obviously some concern about Omicron but I think the general feedback we …
Read More »Facebook Pitches Instagram For Kids Under 13, Parents Flag Concerns On Social Media
In a social media age when parents are trying to minimise the screen time for kids, Facebook has announced developing a new Instagram app just for kids. Facebook is working on a version of its Instagram app for kids under 13, who are technically not allowed to use the app …
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