Wednesday, April 23, 2025
An Emerging Resource
Hydrogen’s important role in Canada’s energy transition By Satvinder Flore Canada is facing pressure to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels, and quickly. Like the…
Saskatchewan selects three teams for second stage of procurement for LTC centre
The Government of Saskatchewan announced that three teams are moving forward to the second stage of procurement for the new La Ronge Long-Term Care Centre.…
PSPC announces contract to modernize Veterans Affairs Canada building in PEI
Public Services and Procurement Canada announced that the Government of Canada has awarded a contract worth more than $98 million (including taxes) to EllisDon Corporation…
New president elected, industry leaders lauded at ORBA annual convention
The Ontario Road Builders’ Association (ORBA) announced that Mario Villeneuve has been elected as president at the association’s 96th Annual Convention and AGM. In his inaugural…
B.C. announces 74 active transportation grants around the province
The Government of British Columbia announced 74 local and First-Nations-led projects to help plan and build safe, inclusive active transportation connections are moving forward in communities…
City of New Westminster receives funding for Queensborough dike rehabilitation
The City of New Westminster announced it will receive $800,000 from the provincial government’s Community Emergency Preparedness Fund (CEPF), administered by the Union of BC…
Study demonstrates contributions of zero-carbon, net-positive energy buildings
A new study out of the University of Waterloo analyzes data-driven improvements in Canada’s first zero-carbon, net-positive energy building showing how they play a vital role…
Funding for energy upgrades at Cape Breton public housing units
The governments of Canada and Nova Scotia announced that more than 200 public housing units in Cape Breton Regional Municipality will receive energy efficiency improvements.…
Governments support energy efficiency project in the Town of Stephenville, NL
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador announced cost-shared funding of over $670,000 for an efficiency and fuel switching project for the Town of Stephenville through…
Ontario Power Generation to locate new corporate headquarters in Oshawa
Ontario Power Generation (OPG) has announced it will establish a new corporate headquarters in the City of Oshawa. OPG has entered into an Agreement of…
Province of Alberta funding upgrades to Edmonton’s Citadel Theatre
The Alberta Government announced it is investing in upgrades to Edmonton’s Citadel Theatre, a performing arts hub and an important partner in Alberta’s vibrant arts…
Summerland, B.C. receives grant for Isintok Dam Spillway Upgrade project
The District of Summerland was awarded a grant from the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund – Disaster Risk Reduction – Climate Adaption funding stream in the…
University of Toronto selects Westbank as development partner for The Gateway
The University of Toronto announced it has chosen Westbank to design and build its innovative Site 1: The Gateway project. The Gateway project will create significant housing for faculty,…
The Schulich Foundation launches Canada’s largest skilled trade scholarship program
The Schulich Foundation announced Schulich Builders, a scholarship program dedicated to students pursuing a career in the skilled trades. In its first year of operation,…
B.C. invests in flood resilience for Sqwá First Nation, Shxwhá:y Village, Chilliwack
The Government of British Columbia announced that people in Sqwá First Nation, Shxwhá:y Village and Chilliwack will be better protected from flooding with shoreline stabilization…
Prompt Payment
By James K. Little and Natasha R. Rodrigues Targeted at improving systemic late payment and dispute resolution problems in the construction industry, security of payment…
Ontario announces partnership to build Canada’s largest battery storage project
The governments of Canada and Ontario announced the building of the largest battery storage project in the country. The 250-megawatt (MW) Oneida Energy storage project…
B.C. to help municipalities with $1-billion Growing Communities Fund
The Government of British Columbia announced $1 billion in new grants will be going to local governments to help build community infrastructure and amenities to…
Construction of new Regina Urgent Care Centre now 50% complete
The Government of Saskatchewan announced that Regina’s new Urgent Care Centre (UCC) at 1320 Albert Street has reached a new milestone with construction 50 per…
Ontario invests $6M to help First Nations build and operate ice roads
The Ontario government announced it is investing $6 million to help 32 remote First Nation communities and the Town of Moosonee build and operate 3,200…
Alstom’s hydrogen-powered passenger train to demonstrate in Quebec
Alstom, in partnership with the Government of Quebec, Chemin de fer Charlevoix, Train de Charlevoix, Harnois Énergies and HTEC, announced a passenger service demonstration project…
Procurement begins for Regina General Hospital parkade project
The Government of Saskatchewan has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to find a proponent to deliver the Regina General Hospital (RGH) Parkade project. The proponent will…
Transportation upgrades to begin on Vanvouver’s Granville Bridge
The City of Vancouver announced that starting in February, the City will begin work to upgrade the Granville Bridge to create a safer, more accessible…
CDPQ acquires 50% of Montréal’s A25 Concession toll road and bridge network
CDPQ announced it has reached an agreement with Transurban for the acquisition of a 50 per cent interest in the A25 Concession, a 7.2 km…