Author: Sophie Mitchell

Ontario is set to strengthen its position in the clean technology and renewable energy sectors with a major new investment from Convertus Group, which plans to build a $165-million biofuel facility in East Gwillimbury. The state-of-the-art plant will convert organic waste into renewable natural gas (RNG), creating 52 jobs and expanding the province’s capacity to process waste domestically while advancing its environmental goals. Announced Thursday by the Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, the project marks the first Canadian facility to use advanced CO₂ liquefaction and organic waste-to-RNG technology at commercial scale. As part of the investment, Ontario…

The U.S. dairy sector is applauding a series of new trade frameworks announced this week between the United States and four Latin American partners—Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador and Guatemala—agreements that industry groups say will strengthen export opportunities across the Western Hemisphere. The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) both issued statements praising the frameworks, which target tariff and non-tariff barriers that have long limited access for U.S. dairy products. The announcement comes at a pivotal moment for American dairy exporters, who have seen rapid growth in trade with Central America in recent years. According…

The approval of a second floating worker accommodation vessel for the Woodfibre LNG project has reignited debate over regulatory oversight, community impacts, and the future of liquefied natural gas development in British Columbia. The decision, announced this week, has drawn sharp criticism from My Sea to Sky, a regional environmental advocacy organization, which argues that the move reflects deeper systemic issues in Canada’s regulatory framework for major industrial projects. The new floatel—intended to house additional workers during construction of the LNG facility near Squamish—marks a significant expansion of temporary workforce housing for the project. While Woodfibre LNG has promoted floating…

With the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milano-Cortina less than two years away, Canada’s top long track speed skaters are preparing for a pivotal stop on the international circuit as Calgary hosts the second ISU World Cup Speed Skating event of the season. Before the competition begins, members of Team Canada will meet with journalists at a scheduled media availability on November 19 at the Olympic Oval, offering a final opportunity for non-rights-holding outlets to gather footage and conduct interviews. The World Cup event, running November 21–23, brings the world’s fastest long track athletes to Calgary for a high-stakes weekend…

The Ontario government is making a significant move to expand affordable student housing in downtown Toronto, committing approximately $83 million toward a new multi-phase residence development at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU). The investment, delivered through the province’s Building Ontario Fund (BOF), aims to address soaring rental costs in Canada’s most expensive housing market while strengthening the province’s postsecondary infrastructure. Announced Thursday by the Ministry of Finance, the funding will support the first phase of a major redevelopment at 100 Bond Street, where a new 21-storey residence tower is set to rise. The project marks the first housing investment under the…

Ontario has begun construction on a major expansion of Macassa Lodge, a long-term care home in Hamilton, adding 64 modern beds as part of the province’s broader push to increase capacity and improve care for seniors. The project marks a significant step in the government’s long-term care infrastructure strategy, which aims to meet rising demand across Ontario while modernizing aging facilities. Announced Thursday by the Ministry of Long-Term Care, the expansion is supported through the province’s construction funding subsidy top-up and aligns with ongoing commitments to increase staffing, build modern homes and enhance quality of care. The move comes as…

The Ontario government is expanding its efforts to counter hate-motivated incidents and strengthen security at community spaces across the province, announcing an additional $12.75 million for the Anti-Hate Security and Prevention Grant (AHSP). The latest investment, unveiled Wednesday by the Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism, aims to help faith-based, cultural and Indigenous organizations improve safety through measures such as security personnel, surveillance technology and building upgrades. “Everyone in Ontario deserves to feel safe and respected in the spaces where they gather to express their culture or practice their faith,” said Graham McGregor, Minister of Citizenship and Multiculturalism. “With our increased…

The Ontario government is launching a $210-million Road Safety Initiatives Fund (RSIF) aimed at improving safety in school zones and community safety zones through infrastructure upgrades and increased enforcement—rather than speed cameras, which the province has now banned. The move marks a significant shift in municipal road-safety funding and comes as the government responds to concerns about the cost impact of automated speed enforcement on drivers. Announced Wednesday by the Ministry of Transportation, the RSIF will support the rollout of what the province describes as “proven road safety measures” such as speed bumps, raised crosswalks, roundabouts, high-visibility signage and enhanced…

The Ontario government is moving to tighten accountability in the province’s publicly funded education system by requiring every school board to establish a Student and Family Support Office, a new mechanism aimed at resolving parent concerns more quickly and consistently. The province announced the initiative Thursday, positioning it as part of its ongoing push to modernize school board governance and reinforce a “back-to-basics” approach focused on student achievement. Unveiled in a Ministry of Education news release, the new offices are intended to give parents, guardians and students a direct point of contact when they require help navigating disputes, unanswered questions…

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