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Hamilton Spectator
07-07-2025
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
$7.9M in federal, territorial money to Whitehorse for buses
The City of Whitehorse is getting 10 new city buses thanks to some federal and territorial cash. The federal government is giving the city $5,894,443 through the public transit stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program - also referred to as ICIP. The Yukon government is contributing $1,965,481 as well. The ten buses that will be added to the city's fleet will be 40-feet and fully accessible, according to a July 3 press release. 'New buses will ensure efficiency and maintain service levels while helping to meet the needs of the growing city for residents and visitors,' reads the release from Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada. 'The additional buses will allow opportunities to improve routes, ensure unexpected maintenance can be accommodated, and will maximize the service life of the fleet for the city.' The city had to make a budget adjustment of $495,000 earlier this year when it turned out the five transit buses it had initially ordered would cost more due to tariffs. Matthew Cameron, a spokesperson for the city told the News the $495,000 would go toward the 10 buses, which include the five buses ordered. Currently the city's bus fleet has 15 buses, purchased between 2008 and 2023. The new buses will be brought into the fleet in a staggered way, according to a schedule laid out in a backgrounder accompanying the press release. In 2024, two buses were added; this year, three buses will be added, according to the schedule. Over the course of 2026 and 2027, five buses will be added to the fleet; two buses will replace existing parts of the fleet that are near the end of their useful life, while three buses will be added to 'improve service during peak transit hours, enabling the system to better meet high demand by increasing frequency and reliability.' A spokesperson for Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada confirmed via email that the money announced is different and separate from the $2.4 million announced for the city's transit system earlier this year . As reported by the News at the time, that money came from a different federal fund, the Canada Public Transit Fund, and could go towards new benches and bus shelters along transit routes. The City of Whitehorse increased transit fare fees earlier this year, for the first time since 2008. The increase is staggered and went from $2.50 to $3 on July 1, 2025, and is set to increase to $3.50 on July 1, 2026. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Cision Canada
24-06-2025
- General
- Cision Canada
Samuel De Champlain Bridge: Special Illumination for Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day Français
MONTREAL, June 24, 2025 /CNW/ - Tonight, the Samuel De Champlain Bridge will be lit up in blue and white from sunset to 1 a.m. to celebrate Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day. Follow us on X, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn Web: Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada SOURCE Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities
Cision Canada
20-06-2025
- General
- Cision Canada
Samuel De Champlain Bridge: Special Illumination for National Indigenous Peoples Day Français
MONTREAL, June 20, 2025 /CNW/ - On June 21, the Samuel De Champlain Bridge will be lit up in yellow, blue, green, orange and pink from sunset to 1 a.m. to mark National Indigenous Peoples Day. Follow us on X, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn Web: Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada SOURCE Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities
Cision Canada
06-06-2025
- General
- Cision Canada
Samuel De Champlain Bridge: Special Illumination for National Day Against Gun Violence Français
MONTREAL, June 6, 2025 /CNW/ - Tonight, the Samuel De Champlain Bridge will be lit up in white from sunset to 10 p.m. to mark National Day Against Gun Violence. Note: After 10 p.m., the architectural lighting will return to the blue-green illumination that reduces the risk of disorientating birds during their migratory period, which runs until June 15. Follow us on X, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn Web: Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada SOURCE Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities
Hamilton Spectator
28-04-2025
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
Burlington's short-term rental bylaw takes effect May 1. Here's what the licence costs
Less than a week before Burlington's short-term rental regulations take effect, the city awaits news on a federal funding application to pay for enforcement. Local short-term rental operators, who use online platforms like Airbnb, could apply for a required licence as of Thursday, April 24, but the city had not yet hired new staff to enforce the bylaw that comes into effect May 1. Communications staff said education and enforcement for the new bylaw will be managed through bylaw enforcement's existing operating budget. 'This approach enables the city to implement and enforce the bylaw within its approved resources,' a spokesperson said. The city anticipates Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada will formally announce details of successful funding applications to its Short-Term Rental Enforcement Fund after the April 28 federal election. City councillors approved the new bylaw in a Jan. 13 special council meeting , in order to meet a Jan. 24 deadline for the federal funding application. But city and federal staff won't say yet if the application was successful. 'We are unable to share specific details regarding ongoing discussions and funding opportunities,' a city spokesperson said. A staff report earlier this year stated a $300 licence fee would bring up to $150,000 a year to pay administration costs, but would not cover enforcement costs. Staff said it needed the federal grant to fund two full-time bylaw officers dedicated to short-term rental enforcement. 'Without funding, staff will need to prioritize this enforcement over other areas in the city,' the report states. 'Council must approve this proposed licensing bylaw prior to the funding application deadline of Jan. 24, 2025. Failure to approve by this time would prevent Burlington from applying for enforcement funding of approximately $100,000 (to) $4.8 million.' The fund provides grants to municipalities of up to $4.8-million over three years, to support local enforcement of short-term rental restrictions, in hopes of making more long-term housing available. A department spokesperson said applications received by Jan. 24 were reviewed and decisions communicated directly to applicants by March 3. '(The department) does not provide details that have not been publicly released regarding its discussions with partners,' the spokesperson said. 'All non-critical announcements are suspended until government business resumes in full after the April 28 election.' Details on the new bylaw, regulations and requirement for a licence, and the online application form, is available on the city's website . Short-term accommodations will be allowed to be rented for a maximum of 28 consecutive days, and a total of six months per year. According to the city's website, the bylaw is intended to address issues of housing affordability, neighbourhood nuisances such as noise, garbage and parking, and safety, including maintenance and compliance with building and fire codes. Alex Howell, Airbnb Canada policy lead, questioned the goal of increasing housing availability. Howell said Statistics Canada reported the number of Burlington short-term rentals that could potentially become long-term dwellings, compared to the available housing supply, is just .09 per cent — less than the national average. 'While we are always open to working collaboratively with municipalities on thoughtful regulations, there is no evidence to suggest that short-term rentals are driving housing concerns in Burlington,' Howell said. According to the Statistics Canada data from 2021 , there were 346 short-term rental units in Burlington, including 67 potential long-term dwelling units.
