Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Formal discussions begin again on a new Calgary event centre
The City of Calgary and the Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation (CSEC) have agreed to begin formal discussions with a fresh start towards a new…
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Construction begins on Seneca College’s $9.4-million applied research centre
A new $9.4-million life sciences lab at Seneca will power a significant increase in applied research for the diagnostics and cosmetics industries while providing advanced…
Funding announced for construction of a Métis National Heritage Centre in Winnipeg
Infrastructure Canada and the Manitoba Métis Federation announced federal funding of more than $23.1 million for the construction of a Métis National Heritage Centre in…
Final design for new Saskatoon central library released
Following nearly four years of planning and community consultations, the final design for Saskatoon’s new central library has been released. Inspired by Indigenous cultures and…
Construction begins on UBC’s Recreation Centre North on Vancouver campus
Construction is underway on a new recreation centre that will triple the amount of indoor fitness and recreation space at the University of British Columbia’s…
Construction of Burlington’s new Skyway Community Centre set to begin
The City of Burlington announced that contractors are set to begin the demolition of Skyway Arena in early October. Once the demolition is complete, construction…
Construction to begin on the new community centre in Peterborough
The City of Peterborough announced that construction on the new community centre that will include a twin-pad arena and Peterborough Public Library branch will start…
CMLC selects construction manager for the Arts Commons Transformation project
The Calgary Municipal Land Corporation (CMLC) announced the selection of EllisDon as the construction manager for the Arts Commons Transformation (ACT)—a major city-building initiative that…
Montreal Holocaust Museum unveils designs of new downtown building
The Montreal Holocaust Museum (MHM) revealed the architectural designs of its new downtown Museum opening in 2025. Created by KPMB Architects + Daoust Lestage Lizotte…
East Gwillimbury awards contract for construction of community centre
The Town of East Gwillimbury announced it has awarded the contract for the construction of the Health and Active Living Plaza to Aquicon Construction Co.…
City of Surrey breaks ground on construction of new athletics centre
The City of Surrey, B.C. announced it has begun construction of a new outdoor athletics centre planned at Bear Creek Park in Newton. Once complete,…
Saskatchewan invests $13M in provincial park infrastructure improvements
The Government of Saskatchewan is investing more than $13 million in provincial park facility and infrastructure improvements in 2022-23. “Our campers and day-users are always…
Construction wraps up on 11 new schools in Alberta
The Government of Alberta announced the completion of 11 new schools across the province, creating learning spaces for more than 7,100 students. “Alberta’s Recovery Plan…
Funding for new green community infrastructure in Pickering
Infrastructure Canada announced federal funding for two green community infrastructure projects in Pickering. “Quality community and recreational infrastructure is vital to our community’s well-being and…
Canada invests $3.6M in community infrastructure and tourism projects for Hamilton
The Government of Canada announced a FedDev Ontario investment of over $3.6 million in support for six City of Hamilton community infrastructure and tourism projects.…
Canada and FCM invest in feasibility study for a library and art gallery in Sudbury
Natural Resources Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) announced for a feasibility study to support the development of a new net zero library…
Nova Scotia invests $6M to help bring new community hub to Glace Bay
The Nova Scotia government announced a $6-million investment to help bring a new community hub to life in Glace Bay. The Glace Bay Youth and…
Investments for green upgrades to London’s Kinsmen Recreation Centre
The Government of Canada and the City of London, announced over $2.1 million in federal funding for green infrastructure improvements to the Kinsmen Recreation Centre.…
Funding for N.S. community hub to expand access to services and programs
The governments of Canada and Nova Scotia and the Town of Pictou announced $9 million in funding for the redevelopment of the deCoste Centre as…
Art Gallery of Nova Scotia project put on hold
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston announced that the new Art Gallery of Nova Scotia build is on hold. The project was originally expected to cost…
Surrey awards contract for construction of Cloverdale Sport & Ice Complex
Surrey City Council announced it has awarded a $13.4 million contract to Graham Construction and Engineering LP to begin construction of the Cloverdale Sport &…
Town of Lincoln breaks ground on Prudhommes Landing development
Members of the Town of Lincoln Council and staff joined partner FBH Group to break ground on the first phase of Prudhommes Development Site. This…
Swift Current celebrates completion of $5.9 million Active Pathways Project
The City of Swift Current celebrated the completion of its more than $5.9 million multi-use pathways and sidewalks project, funded in part by the federal…
Federal government funds upgrades for Squamish’s public recreation complex
The Government of Canada announced over $11.7 million in funding for the retrofit of the public recreation facility in the District of Squamish, B.C. “The…