EllisDon led the P3 team that built the $73-million complex. The project has more than 1,400 parking spaces and includes a 3,000-square foot indoor waiting area.

The three teams shortlisted to bid on the work have been given an RFP document from which to work. IO and Grandview Kids aim to announce the project proponent next spring.

Most of the funding is being directed to the Township of King, where a new recreation centre will be built. Further funding will support construction and renovation work at the La Ronde cultural centre in Timmins and the George Bell Arena in Toronto.

Thanks to more than $4 million in funding from the federal and provincial governments, more than 800 homes and businesses in Wellington and Middlesex counties have access to broadband internet service.

A direct rail connection between Union Station in Toronto and parts as far north as Cochrane or Timmins could become reality as the Ontario government revealed its initial business case to restore the service.