Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Contract awarded for Highway 401 Rail Tunnel project
Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and Metrolinx have awarded a fixed-price contract to Toronto Tunnel Partners (TTP) to design, build, and finance the Highway 401 Rail Tunnel…
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Guilmette named interim CIO at Canada Infrastructure Bank
The Canada Infrastructure Bank has welcomed Bruno Guilmette as interim Chief Investment Officer (CIO). “The Board recognized the need to move quickly and Bruno Guilmette…
RFP closed for Finch West LRT
The request for proposals stage has closed for teams to submit their bids to design, build, finance, and maintain the Finch West LRT project. Following…
Quanta Services to build East-West Transmission Tie
Quanta Services, Inc. has announced that it was selected by NextBridge Infrastructure (NextBridge) through a competitive bid process to construct the Ontario East-West Tie Line…
Contract awarded for Bruce Power refurbishment
A fully integrated joint venture formed among AECOM, Aecon and AREVA NP—the Steam Generator Replacement Team (SGRT)—have signed a contract valued at more than $130…
NB Power seeking coal alternative
NB Power plans to eliminate coal from its energy mix by 2030 by identifying a new, cleaner energy source to keep the Belledune Generating Station…
Berens River all-season road opens in Manitoba
An all-weather road linking Berens River with the Bloodvein First Nation and the provincial highway network is now in service. “The opening of this road…
B.C. government recognizes its top contractors
Contractors responsible for British Columbia’s transportation and infrastructure projects were recognized at the Deputy Minister’s Contractor of the Year Awards ceremony. “Every day, hard-working people…
Municipalities receive infrastructure funds through FCM programs
The federal government and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) have announced funding for 72 initiatives in communities across Canada through three funding programs: the…
Proponent selected for CRD residual treatment facility
The Hartland Resource Management Group (HRMG) consortium has been selected as the preferred proponent to design, build, finance, operate and maintain a residuals treatment facility…
Site C construction to continue
The British Columbia government will complete construction of the Site C hydroelectric dam, saying that to do otherwise would put British Columbians on the hook…
RFQ issued for Lakeshore West infrastructure upgrades
Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and Metrolinx have issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for interested parties to design build and finance the Lakeshore West Corridor Infrastructure…
Sunshine Coast fixed-link study completed
The Government of British Columbia’s study of the feasibility of a fixed link between the Sunshine Coast and the rest of Lower Mainland has been…
Study launched for new Quebec City-Levis link
The Government of Quebec has officially launched a study of a third transportation link to connect Quebec City and Levis. This study is in line…
PHAI begins low-level radioactive waste cleanup
The Port Hope Area Initiative (PHAI) cleanup of historic low-level radioactive waste at the legacy Welcome Waste Management Facility in Port Hope began on Dec.…
B.C. looking to overhaul procurement system
After 20 years, the Government of British Columbia’s procurement portal is in need of an overhaul. A recently posted negotiated request for proposals (NRFP) is…
RFQ issued for Lakeshore West GO corridor
Ontario Minister of Transportation has announced the release of the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for upgrades to the Lakeshore West GO corridor. The upgrades to…
Saskatchewan releases climate change policy
Environment Minister Dustin Duncan has introduced the provincial government’s climate change strategy. The strategy, titled Prairie Resilience: A Made-in-Saskatchewan Climate Change Strategy, focuses on the…
Ontario expanding Toronto Western Hospital
Ontario is increasing access to high-quality care for patients and families by expanding space for surgeries and post-operative care offered at University Health Network’s Toronto…
CDPQ Infra provides update on tender process
CDPQ Infra, a subsidiary of Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, has announced its decision to keep its tender process for the Réseau électrique…
Municipalities team up to tackle climate change
The Government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) have announced the participants in the Climate and Asset Management Network (CAMN). For the…
The new pipeline
Infrastructure Ontario has released its 2017 project pipeline update, with 32 projects representing an estimated value of $15.8 billion. “Our pipeline this year represents the…
Cities are the solution
If we are to meet our global emissions targets, cities must play a vital role in reducing emissions and creating energy efficiency. “If the solution…
How Colorado made tolling work
Aurora, Colorado mayor Steve Hogan is no stranger to the issue of road tolls. Hogan, who will be speaking at the upcoming Transport Futures Road…