Ontario allocates $21.8 million for Kemptville's wastewater plant, tied to a new jail, amid local争议.

The Ontario government has pledged $21.8 million to upgrade Kemptville's wastewater treatment plant, advancing plans for a new 235-bed jail. Opponents argue the site is prime agricultural land and 60 km away from the Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre, raising concerns about additional policing and infrastructure costs. Despite this, supporters see the jail as an economic opportunity, while opponents push for alternative solutions like social housing and mental health services.

November 14, 2024
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