Monday, June 8, 2026
The World Is Watching Canada
By Rob Thornton A proven energy technology is already at work in 200 Canadian communities. This June, the world comes to Ottawa to see what’s…
News
Yonge North Subway Extension project shortlists teams for three contracts
Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and Metrolinx have released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Yonge North Subway Extension – Stations, Rail and Systems contract (YNSE SRS). The…
Ontario invests in construction of new transit-oriented community
The Government of Ontario is investing up to $178 million through the Building Ontario Fund (BOF) to support the construction of approximately 1,700 new rental…
Ontario, Toronto advance transfer of Gardiner Expressway and DVP
As part of the ongoing implementation of the Ontario’s New Deal for Toronto, the province announced it will upload ownership and maintenance of the Gardiner…
Contract awarded for next stage of the Alexandra Bridge replacement project
The Government of Canada announced the awarding of a $79‑million contract for the Alexandra Bridge replacement project to Capital Crossing Constructors (CCC), a consortium comprised…
Aecon, Arctic Gateway Group sign MOU to develop Port of Churchill
Aecon Group Inc. and Arctic Gateway Group, an Indigenous and community-owned business, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on infrastructure development at the…
Canada, Québec announce $10 billion infrastructure partnership
The federal government and Québec announced a landmark partnership to invest nearly $10 billion over the next decade in infrastructure across the province, marking one…
New Quw’utsun Valley Hospital in Cowichan Valley nearly complete
The new Quw’utsun Valley Hospital (formerly Cowichan District Hospital) is nearing completion and is set to welcome patients in mid-2027. As the new hospital enters…
Ontario breaks ground on roadways at the gateway to the Ring of Fire
The Government of Ontario along with local First Nation partners, municipal leaders and industry representatives, broke ground on the reconstruction of the Municipality of Greenstone’s…
New wildlife overpass in Radium to help keep drivers, sheep safe
A new wildlife overpass along Highway 93/95 south of Radium Hot Springs, BC is designed to reduce collisions involving one of the area’s last viable…
Defence construction is accelerating: The risk playbook hasn’t caught up
By Thomas Strong, Daniel Ball and Guy Jolicoeur Canada’s defence infrastructure program has entered a new phase. Through Defence Construction Canada (DCC), annual construction spending is…
Public housing infrastructure investments can lead to economic benefits: report
A new report is helping define how strategic investment in public housing can drive economic growth while improving health, social outcomes and long-term community resilience…
Construction of new Prince Albert hospital reaches halfway point
Construction of the new Prince Albert Victoria Hospital (PAVH) acute care tower has reached 50 per cent completion and is progressing on schedule. “The Prince…
Broadway Subway Project advances as train testing gets underway
Dynamic testing is underway on the Broadway Subway Project, marking the first time SkyTrain vehicles are operating on the new extension and advancing progress toward…
Construction starts on Calgary’s Olympic Plaza Transformation project
Calgary’s Olympic Plaza Transformation project (OPT) marked a major milestone, with a groundbreaking ceremony for the revitalization of one of city’s most well-known public spaces.…
Ontario breaks ground on LTC home at North York General Hospital
Construction has begun on the new long-term care residence at North York General Hospital, supported through the Capital Funding Program (CFP), which will a home…
Stantec selected to support major redevelopment of Horseshoe Bay terminal
British Columbia Ferry Services Inc. (BC Ferries) has selected Stantec to provide engineering services for the phased redevelopment of the Horseshoe Bay terminal in West…
Feds commit $2.2B for Chalk River Laboratories revitalization program
Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL) announced that it has received a $2.2 billion capital commitment from the Government of Canada to continue the revitalization…
Defence Construction Canada selects AECOM for $270M multi-year program
AECOM announced it has been awarded the top position on Defence Construction Canada’s (DCC) National Architecture & Engineering (A&E) Source List. This multi-year program, with…
AI model could speed up and improve infrastructure crack detection
Every year, the spring freeze-thaw cycle leads to significant structural damage to critical infrastructure. Visible cracks in roads, bridges and buildings are the first signs…
Doors open to welcome students to new Cape Breton medical campus
The new medical sciences building – the learning hub for the Cape Breton Medical Campus – officially opened at Cape Breton University (CBU). The campus…
The Promise of Collaboration: Unlocking the potential of modular construction
By David Jackson Canada’s housing and infrastructure sectors are facing unprecedented pressures, from rising demand and affordability challenges to keeping up with government targets for…
Where Roads and Utilities Meet: Effectively managing utilities in complex highway projects
By Andrew Mansfield and Andrew Wittig The effective management of existing and proposed utilities is a critical success factor for large-scale highway expansion initiatives. Highway…
Ontario breaks ground on new Science Centre at Ontario Place
The new 400,000-square foot Ontario Science Centre has officially broken ground and is on track to open in 2029 and will feature a state-of-the-art mainland…