Friday, April 18, 2025
NS investing $33.5 million in three programs to improve roads
The government of Nova Scotia announced its commitment to double the Gravel Road Capital and Rural Impact Mitigation programs. Another $32.5 million in funding for…
Atlantic Canada
New Petitcodiac River bridge opens
The new Petitcodiac River bridge between Moncton and Riverview, NB is now open, ahead of schedule. “The river’s restoration has been a common and uniting…
First Nations announce equity share in NL offshore energy project
The First Nations Major Projects Coalition (FNMPC) and Miawpukek First Nation (MFN) announced plans to work together towards increased equity participation in the LNG Newfoundland…
New premier, and department of public works for Nova Scotia
Tim Houston was sworn in as Nova Scotia’s 30th premier on Aug. 31. A 19-member cabinet, with women leading the largest departments, will help deliver…
Infrastructure promises spur Tories to upset victory in NS election
In a surprise victory, the Progressive Conservatives won the Nova Scotia provincial election, defeating the incumbent Liberals and Premier Iain Rankin. Five hours after the…
Public infrastructure funding for City of Fredericton
The Government of Canada and the City of Fredericton, New Brunswick announced joint funding for 16 projects to improve public infrastructure in Fredericton. These investments will…
New Green Municipal Fund investments for Atlantic Canada
Natural Resources Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) announced a pair of investments, through FCM’s Green Municipal Fund (GMF), totalling more than $140,00…
Halifax buildings get funding for energy efficiency upgrades
The governments of Canada and Nova Scotia announced funding to support energy efficiency upgrades to five community buildings in Halifax. Through this project, Scotiabank Centre, Alderney Gate Library, Sackville…
Recreational infrastructure funding for Atlantic university
The governments of Canada and Nova Scotia announced funding for the construction of a new running track at the Université Sainte-Anne campus. The project will…
Halifax invests in greener public transit infrastructure
The governments of Canada and Nova Scotia announced a combined $112 million investment to expand the Ragged Lake Transit Centre and start the electrification the Halifax transit fleet. “Good…
Nova Scotia to build three solar farms
The governments of Canada and Nova Scotia announced funding for the construction of three new solar farms in the towns of Antigonish, Berwick and Mahone Bay. The project consists…
CIB makes first Indigenous infrastructure investment with railway modernization
The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB), Transport Canada (TC) and the Government of Quebec announced a partnership to provide an investment package to Tshiuetin Rail Transportation Inc. and…
$7M in funding for Moncton airport
Government of Canada providing financial support to the Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International Airport to help maintain essential airport operations Transport Canada announced that the…
Renewable energy infrastructure for Halifax redevelopment project
The governments of Canada and Nova Scotia announced funding for an ambient temperature district energy system (DES) in the Cogswell District of downtown Halifax. The project,…
Funding for new job training facility in Nova Scotia
The governments of Canada and Nova Scotia announced funding for the construction of a new facility for The Flower Cart Group. “Our new facility will…
Planning underway for new commuter ferry in Halifax
Officials announced that plans are in the works to add a new commuter ferry between Bedford and Halifax to the city’s transit fleet. The new Bedford…
Contracts awarded for work on central Newfoundland highways
Contracts totaling more than $8.1 million have been awarded to J-1 Contracting Limited for road work in various communities in central Newfoundland. These contracts include…
Cape Breton wastewater treatment plant to be replaced
The governments of Canada and Nova Scotia announced funding for the replacement of the existing Whycocomagh wastewater treatment plant. The construction of a new wastewater…
Funding for Nova Scotia healthcare and long-term care projects
Nova Scotia announced funding for seven projects that will renovate and rehabilitate several healthcare and long-term care facilities across the province. The projects will see…
Wastewater infrastructure funding for NL communities
The governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador announced more joint funding for drinking water and wastewater projects in 21 communities in Central Newfoundland. Grand…
FCM investments to improve energy efficiency in the Maritimes
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) announced a $14.1-million investment through FCM’s Green Municipal Fund (GMF) to lower greenhouse gas (GHG) and drive cost savings in communities in Prince…
NS residents to benefit from construction of new wastewater treatment facility
Additional funding of $1.4 million for a new wastewater treatment facility in Nova Scotia was announced by the Government of Canada. The financial challenges brought…
Infrastructure investments for PEI First Nation community
The governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island announced funding for active transportation and social infrastructure for the Abegweit First Nation community. Investments will support…
Canada invests in energy efficiency project for NS hospital
The Government of Canada announced a $25,000 investment for a pilot project at St. Martha’s Regional Hospital to improve its energy efficiency. The pilot will…