Sunday, April 20, 2025
Toronto, Winnipeg tackle potholes to keep roads in a state of good repair
The City of Toronto launched a pothole repair blitz April 2, to keep Toronto’s expressways, major roads and neighbourhood streets in a state of good…
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Additional funding for NWT’s Dehk’è Frank Channel bridge replacement
The governments of Canada and the Northwest Territories (GNWT) announced they will increase their investments to replace the Dehk’è Frank Channel bridge. The federal government…
Manitoba funds $420M in transportation infrastructure in northern communities
The Government of Manitoba announced it is investing more than $420 million in vital transportation routes and infrastructure over the next five years. “We are…
Canada and Nova Scotia supporting a $300M project to modernize Michelin facilities
The governments of Canada and Nova Scotia announced that their governments are working closely with tire manufacturer Michelin to help support a $300 million project…
Canada invests in Indigenous-led active transportation projects in northern B.C.
The Government of Canada announced a federal investment of more than $1.7 million to support three Indigenous-led active transportation projects in northern British Columbia. The…
Alberta government investing in the Red Deer Regional Airport
Through its 2023 Budget the Government of Alberta is investing $30 million to expand the Red Deer Regional Airport, clearing the way to develop a…
$18M in funding to improve intermodal connectivity in the Winnipeg
Transport Canada announced an investment of up to $18 million, under the National Trade Corridors Fund, for a project that will strengthen intermodal connectivity in…
Canada invests in climate change geohazard research in Yukon
Transport Canada announced an investment of $3.4 million under the National Trade Corridors Fund for the Enhancing Yukon trade corridor resilience to northern geohazards project run by Yukon University. “Investing…
Canada Post announces its first depot using all-electric vehicles
Canada Post unveiled its first depot, in Nanaimo, B.C., using battery-electric corporate delivery vehicles. The company’s Nanaimo depot will use 14 fully electric cargo vans…
Ontario approves First Nations-led plan for the road to the Ring of Fire
The Ontario government announced it has approved the Terms of Reference designed and submitted by Webequie First Nation and Marten Falls First Nation for an…
Alberta increases economic corridor network capital plan budget by $718M
The Government of Alberta’s Budget 2023 includes $8 billion for the Ministry of Transportation and Economic Corridors’ three-year capital plan, a $718-million increase compared with…
NL announces $225M investment in multi-years roads program
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador announced $225 million will be invested in highway construction in 2023-24 as part of the government’s multi-year provincial roads…
Provincial and federal funding for upgrades to Saint John Harbour Bridge
The governments of Canada and New Brunswick, along with the Saint John Port Authority , announced over $17 million in funding for two projects under…
FedNor invests to upgrade water infrastructure along Kukagami Lake Road
The Government of Canada announced an investment of $612,000 to help the Municipality of Markstay-Warren, 40 km east of Sudbury, expand and upgrade its infrastructure…
Montreal – Saint-Hubert Airport announces construction of a new terminal
Saint-Hubert Airport (YHU) announced the construction of a new terminal, part of its plan to create a true aeronautical hub, bringing together companies in the…
Transportation ministers discuss stronger supply chains, trade corridors
Canada’s Minister of Transport, Omar Alghabra, and the Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure for New Brunswick, Jeff Carr, co-chaired the annual meeting of the Council…
Canada launches process to qualify candidates to build High Frequency Rail project
The Government of Canada announced a major step in the procurement process for the High Frequency Rail project: the launch of the Request for Qualifications…
New president elected, industry leaders lauded at ORBA annual convention
The Ontario Road Builders’ Association (ORBA) announced that Mario Villeneuve has been elected as president at the association’s 96th Annual Convention and AGM. In his inaugural…
B.C. announces 74 active transportation grants around the province
The Government of British Columbia announced 74 local and First-Nations-led projects to help plan and build safe, inclusive active transportation connections are moving forward in communities…
Ontario invests $6M to help First Nations build and operate ice roads
The Ontario government announced it is investing $6 million to help 32 remote First Nation communities and the Town of Moosonee build and operate 3,200…
Alstom’s hydrogen-powered passenger train to demonstrate in Quebec
Alstom, in partnership with the Government of Quebec, Chemin de fer Charlevoix, Train de Charlevoix, Harnois Énergies and HTEC, announced a passenger service demonstration project…
Transportation upgrades to begin on Vanvouver’s Granville Bridge
The City of Vancouver announced that starting in February, the City will begin work to upgrade the Granville Bridge to create a safer, more accessible…
CDPQ acquires 50% of Montréal’s A25 Concession toll road and bridge network
CDPQ announced it has reached an agreement with Transurban for the acquisition of a 50 per cent interest in the A25 Concession, a 7.2 km…
Webinar series will consider highway expansions in a COVID-altered world
Should highways be expanded, optimized and/or replaced? To consider the economic, environmental and social pros and cons of highway construction projects, the Transport Futures Highway Planning…