Sunday, April 20, 2025
SaskPower investing $18.9 million in Regina infrastructure
Work is underway on a number of projects in the Queen City as SaskPower renews its efforts to improve reliability for its Regina customers. “It…
Western Canada
Plan approved for new Mills Memorial Hospital
The business plan for a new state-of-the-art Mills Memorial hospital in Terrace, B.C. has been completed and officially approved on time and on schedule. “This…
Victoria receives funding for resilience infrastructure
The Government of Canada is providing more than $15.3 million for the City of Victoria to make infrastructure improvements that will improve climate resilience in…
Construction begins on new schools in Surrey
Two new Surrey schools – Grandview Heights Secondary and a Douglas-area elementary school – are now under construction and will provide more than 2,100 new…
Canada continues investment in Esquimalt Graving Dock
Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Accessibility, toured the Esquimalt Graving Dock to examine recent upgrades to improve the facility’s infrastructure, health…
Contract awarded for Illecillewaet four-laning project
Emil Anderson Construction has been awarded the contract for a four-laning project on the Trans-Canada Highway in southern British Columbia. The Illecillewaet four-laning project, approximately…
B.C. announces next phase for Massey Crossing project
The British Columbia Government has announced that work to develop options for a long-term solution for the George Massey Crossing is underway and a request for…
B.C. to study fixed-link transit to North Shore
The B.C. government, TransLink, and municipal funding partners will study the technical feasibility of a potential rapid-transit crossing across the Burrard Inlet to the North…
Aida Nciri joins QUEST
Aïda Nciri has joined the QUEST network as the new senior lead for projects & advisory services. “We are thrilled to welcome Aïda to the…
Alberta looks to advance Springbank construction timeline
The Government of Alberta has announced the hiring of Martin Ignasiak to assess opportunities to expedite construction of the $432-million Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir. Ignasiak, a…
Manitoba replacing PTH 59 bridge over the Red River Floodway
The Manitoba government is moving ahead with detailed design work and a public engagement session for a new bridge on PTH 59 North over the…
EA certificate granted for the Pattullo Bridge replacement
An environmental assessment certificate has been granted to the B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure for the $1.377-billion Pattullo Bridge Replacement Project. The ministry proposes…
$235.5 million for Langley Highway 1 upgrades
François-Philippe Champagne, federal Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, John Horgan, Premier of British Columbia, and Jack Froese, mayor of Langley, have announced $235.5 million in…
Alberta names its new cabinet
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has announced the Members of the Legislative Assembly that will make up his new cabinet. “Many of the ministers appointed are…
Manitoba investing $57.5 million in school infrastructure
Education and Training Minister Kelvin Goertzen has announced that the Manitoba government is investing $57.5 million in 59 primary and secondary school infrastructure renewal projects…
Federal funding announced for PRES project in B.C.
British Columbia Premier John Horgan and BC Hydro president Chris O’Riley joined Minister of Natural Resources Amarjeet Sohi to announce federal funding for the Peace…
New members appointed to BC Transit board
Four new members have been appointed to BC Transit’s board of directors, joining three continuing members. The composition of the board of directors is set…
Upgrades coming to Baker Hospital in Quesnel
Enhanced critical and emergency care are on the way for people in the North Cariboo region of British Columbis, as the business plan has been…
Harvie appointed to Massey task force
Delta Mayor George V. Harvie has been appointed to the new Metro Vancouver George Massey Crossing Task Force. The Task Force will be responsible for:…
Kenney sweeps to victory in Alberta election
Former federal cabinet minister Jason Kenney has been successful in his campaign to oust the New Democratic Party (NDP) in Alberta after just one term…
McKenzie Interchange final phase underway
The second and final construction contract for the McKenzie interchange project on Vancouver Island is 50 per cent complete, with current work focusing on building…
Manitoba-Minnesota Transmission Project obtains environmental approval
The Manitoba government has approved the environmental licence necessary for the development of the Manitoba-Minnesota Transmission Project (MMTP), which will supply clean energy, enhance reliability,…
B.C. increasing oversight of BC Hydro
The Government of British Columbia is introducing legislative amendments to further implement recommendations from the first phase of the comprehensive BC Hydro review. This includes…
B.C. funding Kluskus Nation exit route
The Government of British Columbia has approved a new road that will provide an emergency exit route to Highway 16 for residents of the Lhoosk’uz…