Friday, April 18, 2025
Huron-Wendat Nation announces support for Port of Quebec project
The Québec Port Authority (QPA) has announced that it has received the formal support of the Huron-Wendat Nation (the Nation), through its Grand Chief Konrad…
Atlantic Canada
Feds to fast-track $2.2 billion for municipal infrastructure spending
Today the Government of Canada announced the allocation of $2.2 billion under the Gas Tax Fund. The payment is expected to help accelerate recovery from…
Nova Scotia announces $230 million infrastructure investment
Nova Scotians are getting back to work on more than 200 infrastructure projects across the province. The province is investing up to $230 million to…
PEI government reviewing energy legislation
The Government of Prince Edward Island is reviewing energy legislation and is inviting Islanders, businesses, communities, and energy partners to provide their feedback. “Energy is…
N.S. finalizes contract for Highway 104 project
A consortium with a strong Nova Scotia presence has been awarded the contract to design, build, finance, operate, and maintain the 38-kilometre twinned section of…
EORN releases RFP for new cellular infrastructure
The Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN) issued the first Request for Proposal to build new cellular infrastructure. The competitive bidding process will identify telecommunication partners…
Newfoundland and Labrador releases road project list
The Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Transportation and Works has released the list of provincial road projects planned for 2020-21 to allow contractors to be…
Fredericton to delay two major infrastructure projects due to COVID-19
Fredericton City Council has decided to postpone two major infrastructure renewal projects scheduled for this spring and summer due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Planned projects…
Elections postponed due to coronavirus
Municipal and provincial elections are being postponed as a result of the global coronavirus pandemic that has impacted Canada. In New Brunswick, the provincial government…
Report released from Muskrat Falls inquiry
Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Dwight Ball has released the report on the Muskrat Falls Inquiry from Justice Richard D. LeBlanc, Commissioner. “I would like to…
CBC Building demolition a key step for QEII redevelopment
A tender to demolish the former CBC building on Bell Road was awarded to Asbestos Abatement Limited as part of the QEll New Generation project.…
Corner Brook LTC reaches substantial completion
Construction has been completed on the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador’s first public-private partnership project – the 145-bed long-term care home in Corner Brook. On…
Nova Scotia amends its Electricity Act
The Government of Nova Scotia is amending the Electricity Act to make it possible to add more clean, renewable energy to the province’s electricity system.…
New clean energy consortium established in New Brunswick
A new consortium of partners has joined together to seize the opportunities and benefits of clean energy development in Atlantic Canada. Collectively the new Atlantic…
N.S. releases largest capital plan in provincial history
The Government of Nova Scotia’s 2020-21 Capital Plan invests the largest single-year capital funding in the province’s history. Finance and Treasury Board Minister Karen Casey…
Construction of dialysis unit at Halifax Infirmary moving forward
The Government of Nova Scotia has approved $5.98 million to add six more dialysis chairs at the Halifax Infirmary. As a result, 24 more patients…
Governments reach agreement on Muskrat Falls financing
Just a few days after the report on cost options for the Muskrat Falls Project was released, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has announced…
Report released on Muskrat Falls cost impacts
Newfoundland and Labrador Minister of Natural Resources Siobhan Coady has announced that that the Board of Commissioners of Public Utilities’ (PUB) final report on options…
Preferred proponent selected for Highway 104 twinning project
Dexter Nova Alliance, a consortium led by Bedford, N.S.-based Dexter Construction, has been selected as the preferred proponent to design, build, finance, operate, and maintain…
New large-scale project development service coming to N.B.
Premier Blaine Higgs has announced that his government will set up a new service that will help proponents navigate the regulatory and approval process for…
Tender issued for parkade replacement for Halifax Infirmary Expansion
Preparations for the expansion of the Halifax Infirmary site of the QEII Health Sciences Centre continue to move forward, with the release of a tender…
Hydro-Québec, NB Power announce new agreements
The CEOs of Hydro-Québec and NB Power, Éric Martel and Gaëtan Thomas, have announced the signing of three partnership and development agreements. Under these agreements,…
Services contract awarded for CBRM project
The Government of Nova Scotia is another step closer to construction of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital’s new emergency department, cancer centre and critical care…
Nova Scotia unveils its Five Year Highway Plan
Nova Scotia will invest at least $300 million to improve and upgrade roads, highways, and bridges across the province. The Five Year Highway Plan includes…