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13 hours ago
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- CTV News
Ontario to provide ice storm recovery funding for businesses, municipalities
Ontario Premier Doug Ford arrives in Barrie, Ont. on Friday, April 4, 2025 to inspect the damage from the ice storm and thank front-line workers and volunteers. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Drost The Ontario government says it's introducing two financial assistance programs to help municipalities and businesses recover from a severe March ice storm. The storm in late March left nearly 400,000 homes and businesses with power outages and damaged property as freezing rain covered parts of Ontario in layers of ice. The province says it will launch two one-time financial assistance programs to help with ice storm recovery, including one to help municipalities pay for emergency response and cleanup costs such as clearing fallen trees. The other program will provide up to $5 million for small businesses, small farms and not-for-profit organizations to pay for storm-related cleanup and essential repairs not covered by private insurance. Related Articles The province did not specify how much money it has set aside for the programs, but said final amounts for business assistance will be based on the number of applicants and eligible costs, while municipal funding will be based on the eligible emergency response and recovery costs. The province says eligible businesses and municipalities will have until Oct. 31 to apply for the funding. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 19, 2025.
Motor 1
05-06-2025
- Automotive
- Motor 1
Another State Could Legalize Japanese Mini Trucks
A bipartisan bill introduced in Oregon this week would legalize the registering of imported Kei trucks . If passed, the state would become the latest to take direct action to protect these vehicles when they comply with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Senate Bill 1213 adds a new section to the state's vehicle code that explicitly defines what Oregon will recognize as a "Kei truck." It must be a vehicle manufactured in Japan or South Korea with an engine displacement of 660 cubic centimeters. It can't be more than 11 feet long, 4.9 feet wide, or 6.6 feet tall, and it must be 25 years old or older. It'll cost $63 to register a Kei truck in Oregon, which is the same fee levied on other low-speed vehicles, medium-speed EVs, and utility trailers. The bill, if it passes, will also make it a Class B violation to drive Kei trucks on the highway, punishable by a maximum fine of $1,000. "Small businesses, farmers, and Oregonians across our state are asking for practical, cost-effective transportation options," said Oregon Sen. Anthony Broadman, who introduced the bill to the state's Senate. "This legislation simply makes it legal to use a tool that's already proving useful across the Pacific Northwest." You can track the bill's progress through the Oregon legislature. The bill has been referred to the state's Committee on Transportation, which will review the bill and hold public hearings before it can return to the legislature for possible passage. Kei Truck Activists Are Winning: Colorado Officially Passes Law Legalizing Kei Trucks Another State Just Passed a Law to Protect Japanese Mini Trucks Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox, daily. back Sign up For more information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . Source: Oregon Sen. Anthony Broadman Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
