The association will use the funding to develop and deliver mental health training and resources for mining and forestry workers in northern Ontario.

Funding from the province will support Valbruna ASW and Quick Plug CA as they expand their respective facilities.

The build is expected to last 30 months, with a completion date in the summer of fall of 2025. While the performance venue and hotel are one construction project, the two are separate entities in terms of ownership.

Combined, the investments will create 121 construction jobs, as well as 10 full-time and one part-time position.

Trisan General Contractors has been fined $55,000 for its role in an incident that led to critical injuries to a worker.