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Cision Canada
10-07-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Federal and Ontario Governments Boost Peterborough's Public Transit Capacity Français
PETERBOROUGH, ON, July 10, 2025 /CNW/ - Peterborough's public transit capacity is growing with the construction of a new 10,500-square metre transit garage and maintenance facility, following a combined investment of almost $42.9 million from the federal and provincial governments. Announced today by MP Emma Harrison, MPP Dave Smith, and Mayor Jeff Leal, the garage and maintenance facility will house up to 110 buses, offer a range of transit maintenance services, and have amenities and offices for transit employees. Once completed, the facility will support Peterborough Transit into the future, and help ensure the community has access to an efficient and affordable transit service that supports economic growth and connects residents to jobs and housing. This investment helps build a stronger Canadian economy. Expanding public transit infrastructure to meet growing demand supports the development of more affordable, sustainable, and inclusive communities. Quotes "Public transit infrastructure is essential in creating connected and sustainable communities. Today's announcement is a major milestone for Peterborough's public transit system and will help to meet the demands of this growing city for decades to come." The Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure "Transit is key to connecting and creating complete communities. That's why investments like the Peterborough bus garage are vital to meeting our growing housing and infrastructure needs." Emma Harrison, Member of Parliament for Peterborough "Under the leadership of Premier Ford, our government is investing in the transportation infrastructure municipalities need to connect communities and drive economic growth as we continue to protect Ontario families and business from U.S. tariffs. Today, our investment of nearly $20 million in this critical project demonstrates our work to keep Peterborough moving for years to come." Prabmeet Sarkaria, Ontario's Minister of Transportation "Access to reliable, affordable transit plays a vital role in connecting people in Peterborough to jobs, housing and essential services. Ontario's investment in a new transit garage will help ensure safe, modern transit is available to support our growing community—today and in the years ahead." Dave Smith, Member of Provincial Parliament for Peterborough—Kawartha "This is a major investment in the future of Peterborough - one that will fuel economic growth, improve productivity and better connect people to jobs, training and opportunity. By building this new transit facility, we're laying the groundwork for long-term success, ensuring Peterborough Transit can meet the needs of a growing region." David Piccini, Member of Provincial Parliament for Northumberland—Peterborough South "We're incredibly grateful to both the Province of Ontario and the Government of Canada for this significant investment in Peterborough's transit future. The funding for a new transit garage is not only timely, it's essential. Our current facility is aging and no longer meets the needs of a growing city. A new, modern garage will support fleet expansion, improve maintenance capabilities, and prepare us for the future of transit, including the integration of electric and low-emission vehicles. This investment will help us deliver more reliable, efficient, and sustainable transit services for the people of Peterborough." Jeff Leal, Mayor, City of Peterborough Quick Facts The federal government is investing up to $23,400,000 through the Public Transit Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program to support this project. The Government of Ontario is investing up to $19,498,050. Investments in public transit help Canadians get where they need to be, create new manufacturing and construction jobs, reduce pollution, and make life more affordable. In 2021, the government announced significant public transit funding that includes billions in support for zero emission buses, rural transit solutions, active transportation, and support for major projects to accelerate the expansion of large urban transit systems that many Canadians depend on every day. The new Canada Public Transit Fund (CPTF) will provide an average of $3 billion a year of permanent funding to respond to local transit needs by enhancing integrated planning, improving access to public transit and active transportation, and supporting the development of more affordable, sustainable, and inclusive communities. The CPTF supports transit and active transportation investments in three streams: Metro Region Agreements, Baseline Funding, and Targeted Funding. Visit the Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada website for more information. Ontario is investing nearly $70 billion over the next decade to build public transit. The City of Peterborough will receive $1.7 million in funding through the 2024-25 Gas Tax program. The Gas Tax program provides Ontario municipalities with a stable source of dedicated funding that can be used to increase public transit service, purchase new vehicles and improve accessibility to increase transit ridership. Public Transit Infrastructure Stream Housing and Infrastructure Project Map Strengthened Climate Plan 2024-25 Gas Tax Funding by Municipality Follow us on X, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn Web: Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada SOURCE Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities
CBC
01-05-2025
- Politics
- CBC
Two new MPs on making minority Parliament work
New MPs — Liberal Emma Harrison and Conservative Tamara Kronis — share their priorities for their first session of Parliament, what they expect from their leaders and colleagues and how they plan to work together in a minority Parliament.
Yahoo
08-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Cleckheaton firm helps out with new installation for 60,000 love locks
A Cleckheaton-based online retailer has contributed materials for a new installation housing 60,000 love locks. The Metal Store supplied galvanised steel tubes and clamps which were used to build the so-called Love Locker structure at Thornbridge Hall, Derbyshire. The love locks were previously attached to Weir Bridge in Bakewell (which became known as Love Lock Bridge), but were removed by Derbyshire County Council when the bridge needed repairs and maintenance. The council also changed the bridge's design so that no further locks could be added. The 'Save the Love Locks at Bakewell' campaign group asked Thornbridge Hall to relocate the locks to the venue. Emma Harrison, owner of Thornbridge Hall, said: "The Metal Store has excelled in bringing my vision for the Love Locker to life, from supplying the materials to supporting me with any necessary guidance and advice. "The love locks from Weir Bridge in Bakewell mean so much to so many people. "It's fantastic to be able to display these at Thornbridge Hall and allows visitors to either come take a look at their old locks or create new memories by adding one to the display." The Metal Store started trading in 2011. For further information on The Metal Store please visit
BBC News
14-02-2025
- General
- BBC News
Bakewell bridge love locks to be unveiled in their new home
Thousands of love locks are to be unveiled in their new home on the most romantic day of the year, after being removed from a footbridge in Derbyshire. The padlocks were previously attached to Weir Bridge in Bakewell but Derbyshire County Council took them off for repair work and was due to melt them down. However, after public outcry they were given to the Grade-II listed Thornbridge Hall and on Friday 14 February - Valentine's Day - there is a launch event for their new home, called the Love Locker. Emma Harrison, owner of Thornbridge Hall, said: "It is a massive day unveiling the Love Locker - I can't believe it's actually happening." When it was announced in the summer the locks were to be removed from Weir Bridge, people shared memories and love stories associated with them. Mrs Harrison said when she was asked if the locks could be moved to Thornbridge Hall, near Great Longstone, she said "yes straight away"."They said I was the last ditch option, but I had no idea what I was saying yes to," she added."I have done nothing but talk about locks, dream about locks, for months and months." "I was so glad I was asked in the end - it has been an utter privilege." Love locks in the air She said she was was told there would be 40,000 locks, five tonnes' worth, but she did some calculations and believes it was more."I think we are approaching 55,000 or 60,000 locks and seven-and-a-half tonnes," she said."The original bridge had about 250m of wire on it. I re-designed the new structure with three or four times that amount of wire. "There is plenty of space for new locks, too."She said work started to install the structure and locks at the beginning of the year. "I had fantastic volunteers. We started on 6 January and by 6 February, we were done," she said."The whole structure had been built, all the locks were on all in their proper places. "So anyone who knows where their lock was on the bridge will be able to find it on the Love Locker."Mrs Harrison said Friday will be a "fantastic party" and the structure will be unveiled at 12:00 GMT.
