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There’s nothing in Metro Vancouver like Granville Island — but that’s part of the problem in making changes to keep it financially viable. “We’re kind of stuck in where we can get money from,” said Granville Island general manager Tom Lancaster. He estimates up to $300 million is required for …
Read More »Regina and Moose Jaw lift water restriction notices after treatment plant upgrades
Both Moose Jaw and Regina have lifted the voluntary water restriction notices that were issued on Thursday due to needed upgrades at the Buffalo Pound Water Treatment Plant. News Source link
Read More »Calgary pipe woes flag ‘dire need’ for infrastructure upgrades: municipalities group
The condition of infrastructure across the country is dire and action needs to be taken now to prevent the kind of massive water pipe break that continues to plague Alberta’s biggest city, says the president of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. Geoff Stewart was in Calgary as part of the …
Read More »Winnipeg mulls $586M upgrades to Kenaston Boulevard: report – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The City of Winnipeg is one step closer to widening Kenaston Boulevard. Upgrading the notoriously slow route, parts of which are crumbling, and widening it to three lanes, have long been the subject of debate in Winnipeg. Global News obtained a preliminary …
Read More »Manitoba government puts $13.6M into firefighting upgrades in rural, remote communities – Winnipeg
By Daisy Woelk Global News Posted May 10, 2024 5:13 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Manitoba government is putting over $13.6 million into projects supporting firefighting efforts in rural and remote communities. On Friday, Municipal and Northern Relations Minister Ian Bushie announced …
Read More »ANALYSIS: What upgrades could surging Jets make in season’s second half? – Winnipeg
With the recent flip of the calendar year and the second half of the season just a mere week away, it’s probably not too early or irresponsible to start considering what Winnipeg might do at the trade deadline or even beforehand. After all, this is a team that appears destined …
Read More »Calls for even stiffer fines, infrastructure upgrades after latest B.C. overpass strike
The B.C. government is facing calls for even stiffer penalties, infrastructure upgrades and more driver training, in the wake of yet another collision between a commercial vehicle and an overpass. The latest crash happened around noon Thursday, when a driver with Chohan Freight Forwarders struck the 112 Street overpass on …
Read More »Hydro upgrades could lead to benefits on Manitobans’ bills, feds say – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Manitobans may see benefits on their monthly electricity bill thanks to some upgrades announced Thursday by the federal and provincial governments. Canada’s Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland and Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew announced upgrades to Manitoba Hydro to the tune of $475.6 million …
Read More »Intersection upgrades on Manitoba’s North Perimeter Highway begin Thursday – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Intersection upgrades on the North Perimeter Highway in Manitoba are set to begin Thursday and it could disrupt traffic, according to the province. The upgrades will affect the North Perimeter Highway at Provincial Trunk Highway (PTH) 6. The province says a temporary …
Read More »Ontario church Harriet Tubman attended gets upgrades, to soon reopen for tours
Edward Roy Cassell Smith sometimes imagines his ancestors rejoicing in the balcony of the Salem Chapel, where freed slaves first came to worship nearly 170 years ago. The small church in St. Catharines, Ont. – once the home congregation of abolitionist Harriet Tubman – has been a special place for …
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