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Province and Feds Team Up for $1-Million Upgrade To Harriston Water System

Provincial and federal governments are teaming up for a $1-million upgrade to Harriston's water system.

Officials from both the Canadian and Ontario governments made the announcement Monday.

According to officials, the project will see the complete re-construction of Elora Street, including replacing aging water pipes and stormwater sewers.

In a release, the Ontario government says the upgrades will reduce the risk of further breakage while helping to ensure a healthy and safe drinking water supply.

More info to come.

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Scoreboard, Nov. 14

Loads of local hockey action, and Canada punched a ticket to the semis of the IIHF Women's World Championship.