The Ontario government says it is committing an additional $700 million to help 127 municipalities and First Nations communities repair, upgrade, and expand aging water and wastewater infrastructure—work the province says will improve access to safe drinking water while also helping unlock new housing and support local jobs. Read the full story by Net News Ledger.
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