News - Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing

1. Province Upholds Conformity To Growth Plan In Durham Region

   The Province is proposing changes to Durham Region's official plan to strengthen its focus on the efficient use of infrastructure and services, minimizing urban sprawl and supporting job creation.

   March 12, 2010 12:52 PM | Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
2. Proposed Greenbelt expansion to include Don and Humber River Valleys

   Toronto's Don and Humber River Valleys could soon be permanently protected as part of the Greenbelt.

   February 26, 2010 1:18 PM | Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
3. Governments of Canada and Ontario Announce Energy Efficient Upgrades for Affordable Housing

   Toronto, Ontario - The Renewable Energy Initiative was introduced today as a first step in a program application process, through funding of $70 million for energy efficiency upgrades of existing social and new affordable housing projects. Announcements will be made this spring on requests for quotations from suppliers and on the application process so that organizations can apply for funding.

   February 26, 2010 11:59 AM | Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
4. Proposed Greenbelt expansion to include Don and Humber River Valley

   Toronto's Don and Humber River Valleys could soon be permanently protected as part of the Greenbelt.

   February 26, 2010 10:00 AM | Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
5. Construction begins on Affordable Housing in Lanark County

   PERTH - The Government of Canada, the Government of Ontario and Lanark County today announced the start of construction of new affordable housing in Perth.  The project received over $1 million through the Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Program for 15 affordable housing units.

   February 17, 2010 2:00 PM | Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
6. Affordable Housing Opens Doors in Peterborough

   PETERBOROUGH, ON - The Government of Canada, the Government of Ontario, and the City of Peterborough today celebrated the official opening of an affordable housing project. The project is supported by more than $2 million in funding under the Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Program.

   January 22, 2010 2:00 PM | Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
7. Collingwood Celebrates new Affordable Housing

   COLLINGWOOD - The Government of Canada, the Government of Ontario, the County of Simcoe and the Town of Collingwood today celebrated the opening of 18 new affordable rental units. This project, located at 145 High Street, is supported by more than $1.2 million in funding through the Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Program.

   January 19, 2010 2:00 PM | Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
8. 
   Governments of Canada and Ontario Celebrate New Affordable Housing in Angus, Ontario

   Angus, Ontario - Funding of more than $3.4 million for 30 new affordable housing rental units for seniors living on low income was announced today in Angus.

   January 19, 2010 11:00 AM | Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
9. Sudbury Celebrates new Affordable Housing

   SUDBURY - The Government of Canada, the Government of Ontario, and the City of Greater Sudbury today celebrated the opening of 20 new affordable rental units.  The project is supported by more than $827,000 in funding through the Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Program. 

   January 12, 2010 2:18 PM | Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
10. Governments of Canada and Ontario Celebrate New Affordable Housing in Glencoe
    Funding of $420,000 for six new affordable housing rental units for seniors living on low income was announced today in Glencoe.
    December 18, 2009 2:00 PM | Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
11. Governments of Canada and Ontario Celebrate New Affordable Housing in Tavistock
    Tavistock, Ontario - Funding of $742,000 for 14 new affordable housing rental units for seniors living on a low income was announcement today in Tavistock.
    December 18, 2009 9:00 AM | Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
12. 
    Governments of Canada and Ontario Celebrate New Affordable Housing in Orillia, Ontario

    Orillia, Ontario - Funding of $9.2 million for 77 new affordable housing rental units for seniors, persons with disabilities, and low income households was announced today in Orillia.

    December 17, 2009 11:39 AM | Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
13. Governments of Canada and Ontario Celebrate New Affordable Housing In Ottawa

    Ottawa, Ontario - Funding of more than $6 million for 42 new affordable housing rental units for seniors and persons with disabilities living on low incomes was announced today in Ottawa.

    December 14, 2009 3:41 PM | Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
14. Governments of Canada and Ontario Celebrate New Affordable Housing in Thunder Bay

    Thunder Bay, Ontario - Funding of $6.6 million for 132 new affordable housing rental units for seniors living on low income was announced today in Thunder Bay.

    December 11, 2009 12:06 PM | Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
15. Boundary Adjustment For Barrie-Innisfil

    The Barrie-Innisfil Boundary Adjustment Act, 2009, was passed by the legislative assembly today.

    December 8, 2009 5:00 PM | Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing