Federal funding of $5.4 million will help support the construction of a new 18,000-square foot library located near the town's community centre.

A challenge issued by the municipalities invites local businesses and entrepreneurs to develop an innovative solution that facilitates the on-site separation and recycling of construction, renovation and demolition materials.

Originally designed in 1931, the new Forest Hill Manor is the only apartment building designed by modernist architect Herbert George Duerr, who would become known for designing theatres across Ontario for the Famous Players movie chain.

Infrastructure Canada will commit $13 million in funding to the Pickering Heritage and Community Centre and to the Redman House Program Centre Green Retrofit project.

Three companies responded to the IO/WAHA RFP prior to the August 31 deadline: PCL Northern Health Care, Pomerleau Healthcare Partners and The Bird Team. A development partner should be in place by the fall.