Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Ontario completes $117M expansion of Brampton Courthouse
The Government of Ontario announced the completion of the expansion of the Brampton courthouse, one of the busiest courthouses in the province. “A larger, more…
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Bitume Québec urges province to show vision in future road investments
With just a few months to go before the next provincial budget, Bitume Québec called on the Quebec government and Minister of Finance, Éric Girard,…
Toronto’s Port Lands celebrates the opening of two landmark bridges
The two newest additions to Toronto’s Port Lands Bridges are now open to the public, signifying a major step in the redevelopment of 500 acres…
Metrolinx partners with ONxpress to transform GO Transit service
Aecon Group Inc. announced that ONxpress Operations Inc. (OOI), a member of ONxpress Transportation Partners (ONxpress), will serve as the new operations and maintenance partner…
Canada, FCM invest $9M to construct a net-zero fire station in Peterborough
The Government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), announced an investment of $9.3 million ($1,226,080 in grants and $8,173,910 in loans) through…
Whitby receives $25M in federal funding to accelerate housing development
The Government of Canada and the Town of Whitby announced that they reached an agreement to fast track over 650 housing units over the next…
BMO partners with Canada Infrastructure Bank to help with building energy retrofits
The Bank of Montreal (BMO) announced the launch of a program to help Canadian commercial building owners get the financing they need to execute energy…
First Nations Finance Authority hits $2B in financing to help close infrastructure gap
First Nations Finance Authority has surpassed $2 billion in loans to its members with a 10th debenture that ensures 25 First Nations across Canada can…
Ontario making investments to support the unique needs of rural municipalities
The Government of Ontario announced the latest steps in its plan to invest in rural communities and municipalities at the annual Rural Ontario Municipal Association…
Feds invest $7M in affordable homes for Millbrook First Nation
The Government of Canada announced more than $7 million in funding for the Millbrook First Nation to build more affordable housing. This funding will assist…
CCA and WomanACT join forces to tackle harassment in STEM and trades
The Safe STEM Workplaces project is a collaborative effort between WomanACT and the Society for Canadian Women in Science & Technology (SCWIST) aimed at fostering…
British Columbia to fund new francophone school for City of Burnaby
The Government of British Columbia has approved funding for a new Conseil scolaire francophone de la Colombie-Britannique (CSF) kindergarten-to-Grade 6 elementary school to meet the…
Toronto breaks ground on affordable housing development in Etobicoke
The City of Toronto announced the ground-breaking of 172 affordable rental homes at 300-304 The East Mall, also known as Valhalla Village. The project is…
Lafarge Canada supporting 3D-printed housing project for Alberta First Nation
Lafarge Canada announced its combined effort with nidus3D in supplying its OneCem low-carbon cement in Canada’s largest 3D-printed housing project, aimed at addressing the acute…
Empathetic Engineering
Matt Pinder conveys his ambitious plans for active transportation transformation across the country By Connie Vitello Matt Pinder, a professional engineer with WSP Canada, is…
Bridge girder installation represents key milestone for Valley Line West LRT project
The City of Edmonton announced that Marigold Infrastructure crews began work overnight on January 18 to install bridge girders (large beams used to support the…
Federal investment supports building 14-storey mass timber building at U of T
The Government of Canada announced a $3.9-million contribution to the University of Toronto for the construction of a 14-storey mass timber academic and research tower…
Canada announces funds for climate resilience research to strengthen infrastructure
The Government of Canada announced an investment of $59.6 million over five years to amplify and expedite research initiatives that will help ensure communities have…
Agreement signed for Ontario Line Pape Tunnel and Underground Stations
Infrastructure Ontario and Metrolinx have selected Pape North Connect as the development partner for the Ontario Line Pape Tunnel and Underground Stations contract. The Pape…
Phase 1 of Edmonton’s Metro Line Northwest LRT extension opens ahead of schedule
The City of Edmonton announced Phase 1 of the Metro Line Northwest LRT extension has been completed on budget and more than a year ahead…
No silver bullet when it comes to housing crisis: Minister Fraser
By Andy Manahan, Senior Fellow, Global Public Affairs Speaking to a full house at the Empire Club of Canada in Toronto, Sean Fraser, Federal Minister…
B.C. to build out province’s electricity system over the next 10 years
The Government of British Columbia announced that BC Hydro will embark on an unprecedented level of construction over the next 10 years, building out the…
FedDev Ontario invests $2.5M to support Hamilton modular manufacturer
The Government of Canada announced a $2.5-million investment towards the growth of BECC Modular, a manufacturing company providing turn-key modular homes for affordable housing projects.…
Parks Canada announces $7.4M for the Sault Ste. Marie Canal National Historic Site
The Government of Canada announced $7.4 million in federal funding for critical infrastructure improvements to stabilize and conserve the historic Powerhouse building at the Sault…