The federal and provincial governments have announced more than $8 million in funding for a series of community and cultural projects in London, Brampton and Atikameksheng Anishnawbek.

The mine, which is located in the James Bay Lowlands, approximately 90 kilometres west of the Attawapiskat First Nation, operated from 2008 through 2019.

The global design firms intends to use carbon offsets to meet its initial target, while adopting strategies and processes to produce renewable energy or reduce carbon in an effort to achieve neutrality.

January’s total of $16 billion builds on the previous record set in December, and is based on another strong performance in the residential sector.

The Ottawa-area hospital has received approval, and $9 million in funding, from the Ministry of Health to begin expansion and reconstruction of its mental health unit.