Tuesday, April 22, 2025
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…
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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…
Paving the Way
Road building technologies attract young skilled workers to sector By Andrew Snook In our world of ever-changing and evolving technologies, it comes as no surprise…
City of Burlington to receive $21M from Canada’s Housing Accelerator Fund
The Government of Canada and the City of Burlington announced an agreement to fast track more than 600 housing units over the next three years…
OPG and Capital Power partner to assess feasibility of SMRs for Alberta
Capital Power Corporation and Ontario Power Generation announced the companies have entered into an agreement to jointly assess the development and deployment of grid-scale small…
Transport Canada to fund expansion at Port Windsor
Transport Canada announced an investment of up to $26.3 million under the National Trade Corridors Fund for the Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) Grain Terminal…
Metro Vancouver celebrates 100 years of providing drinking water to the region
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Greater Vancouver Water District, which has, through the collaboration of its members, consistently provided high-quality drinking water…
Province of Ontario outlines next steps on Ontario Pumped Storage Project
TC Energy Corporation announced that it will continue to advance the Ontario Pumped Storage Project with its prospective partner Saugeen Ojibway Nation, and begin work…
Funding announced for active transportation projects in two Yukon communities
Active transportation projects that will provide healthy and convenient travel options in Whitehorse and Watson Lake are being funded by a combined investment of more…
Canada’s Top 100 Infrastructure Projects Unveiled
Annual report from ReNew Canada reflects $293 Billion in public infrastructure investment across the country. The annual Top100 Projects report, published by ReNew Canada magazine today, features the 100…
Canada funding cargo expansion at the Vancouver International Airport
Transport Canada announced an investment of up to $74.3 million under the National Trade Corridors Fund for an expansion at the Vancouver International Airport. This…
Saskatchewan signs servicing agreement for new school project in Regina
The Government of Saskatchewan announced that the servicing agreement for the new Kindergarten to Grade 8 joint-use school facility in Harbour Landing has been signed…
Alberta completes hundreds of road and bridge projects in 2023
The Government of Alberta announced that during the 2023 construction season, it invested $1.13 billion in 250 road and bridge projects. “Alberta’s highways are so…
Major milestone reached for GO East Extension project to Bowmanville
The Regional Municipality of Durham announced that Ontario’s Environment Ministry has issued a notice to proceed following the completion of the Transit Project Assessment Process…
New Brunswick government to fund hangar upgrades at Miramichi Airport
The Government of New Brunswick announced it is supporting the Miramichi Airport Commission as it upgrades a vacant hangar to accommodate new tenants. “This funding…
Stantec to acquire Ontario-based engineering firm Morrison Hershfield
Stantec announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Morrison Hershfield, a 1,150-person engineering and management firm headquartered in Markham, Ont. Founded in 1946 and…
Toronto announces development partners for co-operative and affordable housing project
The City of Toronto and CreateTO announced Civic Developments, Windmill Developments and Co-operative Housing Federation of Toronto as the development partners for a new housing…
$19.1M renovation now complete at Yorkton Regional High Scool
The Government of Saskatchewan announced the completion of a major renovation project at Yorkton Regional High School. The renovation includes the replacement of heating, ventilation…
Manitoba to increase safety at Provincial Trunk Highways 1 and 5
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew and Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Lisa Naylor met with families and survivors of the tragic highway collision near Carberry, which took…
35-year high in construction worker deaths mourned at Bentall IV Memorial
Members of the BC Building Trades, its affiliate unions and political leaders gathered to honour those who have died working in the construction industry. And…
B.C. 2024 construction outlook surprisingly robust : ICBA Survey
Despite economic uncertainty both domestic and international, 87 per cent of B.C. construction contractors expect 2024 to be as busy – or even busier –…
Metrolinx awards alliance development agreement to deliver Toronto’s East Harbour Transit Hub
Rail Connect (RC) Partners, a 50/50 joint venture between AtkinsRéalis and Bird Construction Inc. has entered into an alliance development agreement to work collaboratively with…
New Lawson Centre for Sustainability at Trinity College secures Green Loan
Trinity College is the first post-secondary institution in North America to secure a labelled Green Loan for its new residence and academic building – the…