Wednesday, April 16, 2025
EA approved for Route 389 Improvement Project
Minister of Environment and Climate Change Catherine McKenna has announced that the proposed Route 389 Improvement Project between Fire Lake and Fermont is not likely…
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NB Power developing hydrogen power
New Brunswick Power is working with Joi Scientific on a hydrogen production system to enable the world’s first electricity grid that uses hydrogen as a…
Nova Scotia expanding apprentice use on government projects
Government is encouraging more businesses to hire apprentices in Nova Scotia through an expanded procurement program. In January 2016 government launched a pilot program that…
Contract awarded for new Bay Roberts primary school
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has awarded a contract to construct a new primary school in Bay Roberts to replace Coley’s Point Primary. The…
Interim report released on Muskrat Falls inquiry
Minister of Natural Resources for the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Siobhan Coady has released the Board of Commissioners of Public Utilities (PUB) interim report,…
Construction of Corner Brook LTC remains on schedule
Construction of the 145-bed long-term care home in Corner Brook remains on schedule to open in 2020. Steve Crocker, Minister of Transportation and Works, received…
Contract awarded for Fundy Isles Project
Prysmian Group has been awarded a new contract worth $21.8 million by New Brunswick Power Corporation (NB Power) for the Fundy Isles Project. The Fundy…
Nova Scotia adds to QEII New Generation Project investment
The Government of Nova Scotia has announced additional funding of $11.47 million for the QEII New Generation project. “This is another significant step in moving…
Craigen appointed President of PCL’s Eastern Canadian operations
PCL Construction has welcomed Todd Craigen to the role of president, Eastern Canadian Buildings and Civil Infrastructure, assuming responsibility for PCL’s operations extending from Manitoba…
Crocker updates Newfoundland and Labrador roads plan
Steve Crocker, Minister of Transportation and Works for the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, has announced the 2019 edition of the Five-Year Provincial Roads Plan.…
Contract awarded for Canadian Coast Guard College rehabilitation
The Government of Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard have announced a $53.6 million contract award to Joneljim Concrete Construction (1994) Limited of Sydney, Nova…
Three consortiums prequalified for Highway 104 twinning project
The prequalification phase for Highway 104 twinning request for proposals is complete. Atlantic Safelink Partners, Dexter Nova Alliance, and Osprey Transportation Solutions have qualified to…
RFP issued for new intermediate school in Paradise
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to design and construct a new intermediate school in Paradise. “This will…
McGarry named chair of Horizon Health Network’s board
John McGarry has been appointed as chair of the Horizon Health Network board of directors, effective immediately. “John McGarry brings a wealth of knowledge to…
Canada investing in smart grid technology for Saint John
The Government of Canada has announced a $4.1-million investment to modernize Saint John’s electric grid, which will improve electricity delivery and reducing pollution. Saint John…
New C.D. Howe report analyzes hydro megaproject costs
Cost overruns at several large-scale hydro projects in Canada raise questions about the economic viability of continuing construction to completion, according to a new report…
New Brunswick announces $321.1-million budget for transportation, infrastructure
The Government of New Brunswick announced that $321.1 million will be set aside in the 2019-20 capital budget for the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure.…
Nova Scotia investing in IWK Health Centre infrastructure
The Government of Nova Scotia and the IWK Health Centre in Halifax announced plans to double the size of the emergency department and replace an…
Construction begins on Gander wastewater treatment plant
A sod-turning ceremony was held to celebrate the beginning of construction of the Town of Gander’s new wastewater treatment plant. Representatives of the federal government…
New Brunswick welcomes new cabinet
Blaine Higgs, the 34th Premier of New Brunswick, has named his new Executive Council. Here are the key appointments impacting infrastructure development in the province:…
Applications open for capital funding programs
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is inviting applications for the 2019-20 municipal infrastructure programs. Applications are being accepted for funding through the provincial Municipal…
Premier Ball announces new cost-share system for municipal infrastructure
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is adjusting the cost share ratios for new municipal infrastructure projects to make it easier for communities to construct…
Robichaud named CEO of Central Health
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has appointed Andrée Robichaud as the new chief executive officer of the Central Regional Health Authority effective November 5,…
Plan unveiled for Halifax Infirmary development
The Nova Scotia government and the Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) unveiled a milestone in the redevelopment of the QEII Health Sciences Centre, as plans…