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Cision Canada
30-07-2025
- Automotive
- Cision Canada
New Trail, New Moves: Sheridan College Just Got More Connected Français
BRAMPTON, ON, July 30, 2025 /CNW/ - Sheridan College is enhancing safety and accessibility of active transportation infrastructure on campus with the support of the Government of Canada. The combined investment of $600,000 will make it easier and safer for people to walk, bike, and move around campus. The project will enhance Sheridan College Drive by widening 180 metres of sidewalk, building a bicycle path, and installing lighting and benches. Separated from the road and bus routes, the new path will provide a dedicated entrance to campus for cyclists and other active transportation users. The project will also have three enhanced outdoor bike shelters that will give commuters more peace of mind when storing their bikes on campus. Quotes "Here in Brampton South and across Canada, investments in active transportation – like the new bicycle path along Sheridan College Drive – are helping build safer, more connected communities. By making walking and cycling easier and more accessible, we're supporting healthier lifestyles and more sustainable ways to move." Sonia Sidhu, Member of Parliament for Brampton South "This project marks a significant step forward in making active transportation a more accessible, safe, and appealing option for Sheridan's campus community. By investing in a dedicated bike path and secured bike shelters, we're not only supporting sustainability — we're fostering a more connected, inclusive, and forward-thinking campus. We want our students, staff, and visitors to feel confident choosing sustainable ways to travel, whether they walk, bike, or use accessible transportation." Quick Facts The federal government is investing $360,000 in this project through the Active Transportation Fund (ATF), and the Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning is contributing $240,000. Active transportation refers to the movement of people or goods powered by human activity. It includes walking, cycling and the use of human-powered or hybrid mobility aids such as wheelchairs, scooters, e-bikes, rollerblades, snowshoes, cross-country skis, and more. The ATF supports projects that build new and expanded networks of pathways, sidewalks, bike lanes and trails to support affordable, greener, and healthier options for Canadians to access their communities. A minimum of 10% of ATF's funding is allocated to projects that benefit Indigenous populations and communities. The ATF is part of the larger Canada Public Transit Fund (CPTF) which will provide an average of $3 billion a year of permanent funding to respond to local transit needs, including active transportation. Visit the Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada website (link to site) for more information. The ATF supports the National Active Transportation Strategy, the country's first strategic approach for promoting active transportation and its benefits. It uses data-driven and evidence-based investments to build new and expanded active transportation networks, while supporting equitable and sustainable travel options. The federal government has also launched an Active Transportation Online Hub. This webpage provides resources related to active transportation, such as data and research, policies, success stories on projects across Canada, and information on the federal government's active transportation investments. Since 2015, the federal government has committed over $30 billion for public transit and active transportation projects. These historic investments have resulted in close to 2000 projects across the country. Active Transportation Fund National Active Transportation Strategy Strengthened Climate Plan Housing and Infrastructure Project Map Follow us on X, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn Web: Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada SOURCE Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities
CTV News
07-07-2025
- Health
- CTV News
Marking the anniversary of the Flame of Hope at the birthplace of insulin
Advocates gathered outside London's Banting House National Historic Site on July 7, 2025, to mark the 36th anniversary of the Flame of Hope. (Lauren Stallone/CTV News London) Advocates gathered outside London's Banting House National Historic Site, the birthplace of insulin, on Monday morning to mark the 36th anniversary of the Flame of Hope. 'July 7, 1989, the Queen was here to light the Flame of Hope to try to hopefully someday extinguish this so we can say we have a cure for diabetes,' said Glenn Thibeault with Diabetes Canada. The Flame of Hope is a symbol of unity and inspiration. It spreads a powerful message of inclusion and perseverance across the globe. 'There's 4.1 million people in this country that live with diabetes and there's even more numbers in that when you look at who lives with prediabetes,' said Thibeault Sonia Sidhu, MP for Brampton South, was recognized for her advocacy work and quest to cure diabetes. 'I'm from Brampton, and in Brampton every six or seven people are impacted by diabetes or prediabetes,' said Sidhu. 'This is why I want to help my community.' Sidhu proposed a bill that was passed through parliament, improving access to diabetes care across the country. 'We've got things like Pharmacare and device funds and research,' said Thibeault. 'That's all happening thanks to this framework, so we thought today would be a good day to acknowledge her work on the day we are celebrating the anniversary.' Hundreds of bricks are placed around Banting House to commemorate individuals and events related to diabetes. The newest addition is a brick celebrating Sidhu and her dedication to finding a cure. 'If we find a cure, everyone can live a happy life, a healthy life,' said Sidhu.
Global News
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Global News
Canada election 2025: Brampton South
See more sharing options Send this page to someone via email Share this item on Twitter Share this item via WhatsApp Share this item on Facebook Brampton South is a federal riding located in Ontario. This riding is currently represented by Liberal MP Sonia Sidhu who first took office in 2015. Sidhu collected 21,120 votes, winning 50.98 per cent of the vote in the 2021 federal election. Voters will decide who will represent Brampton South in Ontario during the upcoming Canadian election on April 28, 2025. Visit this page on election night for a complete breakdown of up to the minute results. Candidates Liberal: Sonia Sidhu (Incumbent) Conservative: Sukhdeep Kang NDP: Rajni Sharma Independent: Manmohan Khroud People's Party: Vijay Kumar
