Hamilton chosen as site for megabakery

Hamilton will be the new home of a multimillion-dollar megabakery, officials announced this afternoon.

Canada Bread Co. has purchased a parcel of land in the North Glanbrook Industrial Park to build the country's largest bakery. The move is expected to bring 300 to 400 new jobs to Hamilton, as well as an extra 100 to 150 seasonal spots.

Gary Goodyear, the federal minister responsible for southern Ontario's Federal Economic Development Agency, was also on hand this afternoon to announce $2 million in design and engineering support for the project.  The cash is intended to kick-start the project as part of the economic action plan.