Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Construction starts on new gymnasium for Peace River, B.C. school
Students at Upper Halfway school in the Peace River School District are a step closer to having a gymnasium of their own. “A great school…
Funding announced for Halifax’s Burnside Transit Centre Eco-Rebuild project
The governments of Canada and Nova Scotia and the Halifax Regional Municipality announced over $20.8 million in joint funding for the first phase of the…
Moncton receives $22 million for infrastructure upgrades to downtown core
Provincial, federal, and municipal officials announced a combined $22 million investment in infrastructure upgrades for Moncton, New Brunswick. The bulk of the money, $21 million,…
New initiative encourages innovation around recycling of construction waste
The City of Guelph and the County of Wellington announced the launch of the Circular Opportunity Innovation Launchpad’s (COIL) newest Civic Innovation Challenge to help…
New Brunswick’s only two-lane covered bridge opens in St. Martins
The Vaughan Creek Covered Bridge in St. Martins, New Brunswick is now officially open, providing residents and visitors an improved transportation link and preserving an…
Construction wraps up on 11 new schools in Alberta
The Government of Alberta announced the completion of 11 new schools across the province, creating learning spaces for more than 7,100 students. “Alberta’s Recovery Plan…
Funding for new green community infrastructure in Pickering
Infrastructure Canada announced federal funding for two green community infrastructure projects in Pickering. “Quality community and recreational infrastructure is vital to our community’s well-being and…
Climate Change Won’t Wait
Getting started on climate adaptation and resiliency plans By John Estey Climate change is here to stay, and its impacts are creating different challenges for…
Nova Scotia grant program supports municipal water infrastructure projects
The Government of Nova Scotia announced 15 communities will receive support for water, wastewater, stormwater and solid waste projects through the Provincial Capital Assistance Program.…
Manitoba committing $70M for upgrades to Provincial Road 227
As part of ongoing strategic infrastructure investments to the provincial highway network, the Manitoba government is committing almost $70 million for upgrades to Provincial Road…
Maliview Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade Project receives funding
The Capital Regional District (CRD) announced it will receive funding through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program – Rural and Northern Communities Program. The $1,989,000…
RFPs closed for Weeneebayko Area Health Authority Redevelopment project
The request for proposals (RFP) process has closed for prequalified teams to submit their plans to deliver the Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) Redevelopment Project.…
Windsor residents to benefit from improved flood protection
Infrastructure Canada announced federal funding for the construction of a new retention treatment basin for the Lou Romano Water Reclamation Plant in Windsor, Ontario. “For…
Canada invests $3.6M in community infrastructure and tourism projects for Hamilton
The Government of Canada announced a FedDev Ontario investment of over $3.6 million in support for six City of Hamilton community infrastructure and tourism projects.…
Cement Association of Canada joins Net-Zero Challenge initiative
Canada’s cement industry is leading the way in the fight to tackle climate change by joining the Net-Zero Challenge. The Net-Zero Challenge is a voluntary initiative…
City of Quesnel to be part of first lignin asphalt trial in B.C.
The City of Quesnel will be the first location in British Columbia to trial a new lignin-based asphalt on Neighbour Road in South Quesnel. Bitumen…
B.C. announces upgrades to ferry terminals for Kootenay Lake travel
The Government of British Columbia announced that Kootenay Lake ferry users are now enjoying improved amenities, more parking and better access at the province’s Balfour…
City of Edmonton building to house largest rooftop solar array in Canada
The City of Edmonton announced that the Edmonton Expo Centre will soon be home to the largest rooftop solar array in the country. Phase 1…
New research reveals risk to Canada from droughts, storms could cost $139B
New research, launched by global professional services company GHD titled Aquanomics: The economics of water risk and future resilience reveals that droughts, floods, and storms…
Alberta introduces new prompt payment legislation for construction industry
The Government of Alberta announced a new prompt payment framework, saying it ushers in payment timelines and a dispute resolution process for Alberta’s construction sector.…
Three teams shortlisted for CHEO Integrated Treatment Centre project
Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and CHEO (Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario) and they have shortlisted three teams to design, build and finance the 1Door4Care: CHEO Integrated…
PRPA announces completion of Fairview-Ridley Connector Corridor project
The Prince Rupert Port Authority’s (PRPA) announced the opening of the Fairview-Ridley Connector Corridor project. Testing on the route got underway in mid-August, with container…
NRCan releases report on public overall charging infrastructure needs
Updated analysis from Natural Resources Canada concluded that, by 2030, Canada will need to have around 200,000 publicly accessible chargers, with a ratio of one…
Canada helps to create 2,100 apprenticeship positions in B.C.
The Government of Canada announced over $21 million in funding for the British Columbia Construction Association’s Construction Industry Apprenticeship Program project. The project will provide…