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Energy minister Dix says four new wind farms will power B. C.'s energy sovereignty
1+ week, 4+ day ago (546+ words) VICTORIA " The minister responsible for energy and climate change solutions in British Columbia says four new wind farms will strengthen the province's energy sovereignty at a time of rising costs and uncertainty. Adrian Dix said three projects in the province's…...
Liberal government dismisses calls for radar site to remain as farmland
1+ week, 5+ day ago (174+ words) OTTAWA " The federal government is rejecting calls from some residents in southern Ontario to find other spots to set up its planned Arctic over-the-horizon radar installations. Parliament has received a flurry of petitions criticizing National Defence for buying up plots…...
Montreal's airport REM station will have signature 'iceberg' motif
2+ week, 5+ day ago (747+ words) The new REM (R'seau'express'm'tropolitain) light rail station at Montreal's Trudeau International Airport will have a striking signature iceberg design. The station, one of the most complex on the 26-station, 67-kilometre network " the majority of which will be in service this…...
Carney defends high-speed rail project between Toronto and Quebec City
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (876+ words) OTTAWA " High-speed rail connecting Toronto and Quebec City would be a boon to the economy and job creation, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Tuesday, defending his government's project as opposition to it continues to grow. Much of the criticism…...
Ottawa's fiscal year shaping up better than budget forecasts: BMO economist
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (546+ words) OTTAWA " The federal government's annual deficit for the fiscal year is tracking below Ottawa's own expectations set out in the 2025 budget, despite increased spending. The fiscal monitor showed Ottawa's deficit from April to January came in at $31. 2 billion. With just…...
Hydro-Qu'bec seeking input on linking its grid with proposed Nova Scotia wind farms
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (427+ words) MONTREAL " Hydro-Qu'bec says it wants to assess the feasibility of connecting the province's electricity grid with Nova Scotia's proposed offshore wind farms. The provincially owned utility has issued a formal request for information from energy developers to help it determine…...
Ontario delays path to balance, pumps billions into research and innovation in budget
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (793+ words) TORONTO " Ontario is delaying a path to balance once more, as one of several shock absorbers meant to ease the province down a potentially bumpy economic road ahead, though it is currently faring better than previously feared in the face…...
Ontario to unveil budget amid global economic uncertainty
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (168+ words) TORONTO " Ontario's finance minister will unveil the province's budget today, which is not expected to have any tax increases. Peter Bethlenfalvy has signalled Ontarians must plan for tougher times ahead as U. S. President Donald Trump's trade war continues and global conflicts…...
Ontario 2026 budget highlights: $13. 8 B deficit, housing starts down, AI funding
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (531+ words) TORONTO " The Ontario government tabled a budget Thursday that focused on developing a resilient economy amid geopolitical uncertainty." The province is expecting to end this fiscal year with a $12. 3-billion deficit, down from the $14. 6 billion projected in last year's budget....
From French to flooring: Bilingual estimating supervisor powers national projects for Stonhard
2+ mon, 9+ hour ago (804+ words) In her specialized position as the bilingual estimating supervisor at the head office of engineered epoxy flooring contractor Stonhard Canada in Whitby, Ont. , Julie Dunford draws inspiration from her parents. "I am doing my father's trade in my mother's language....