Wednesday, April 16, 2025
TTC Board approves contract for elevators at Old Mill Station
The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) Board has approved the award of a contract to make Old Mill Station on Line 2 accessible, with the construction…
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Funding for Oak Valley Health – Uxbridge redevelopment and expansion project
The Government of Ontario announced it is investing over $4.5 million to support the redevelopment and expansion of Oak Valley Health – Uxbridge. This new…
Calgary City Council votes yes on province’s Green Line LRT alignment
Calgary City Council voted yes on the Green Line LRT, getting shovels in the ground this year in the southeast and beginning work immediately on…
Governments to invest $975M in Waterfront Toronto’s revitalization plan
The Government of Canada, the Government of Ontario and the City of Toronto announced $975 million to accelerate the delivery of Waterfront Toronto’s revitalization plan.…
Transport Canada tests a new prototype building, constructed in eight days
Transport Canada announced the successful construction of a new prototype building—380 square feet built in only eight days—at the drones and robotics test field on…
Proactive Indigenous community engagement leads to better outcomes
When transportation agencies in Canada plan and design critical infrastructure systems, it’s vital for project owners to consult with the public and stakeholders who may…
Metro Vancouver gets $663M from the Canada Public Transit Fund
The Government of Canada announced a federal investment of more than $663 million in funding through the Canada Public Transit Fund to improve Metro Vancouver’s…
Province invests $2B to refurbishment hydro stations in Northern Ontario
The Government of Ontario announced it is supporting Ontario Power Generation’s (OPG) plan to refurbish and expand hydroelectric generating stations across Northern Ontario. The $2…
Province invests $1M for Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium
The Government of Manitoba announced it is contributing $1 million to support renovations and upgrades to the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium (WMCA) in Brandon, ensuring…
Ontario to extend Hazel McCallion Line into Brampton and Mississauga
The Government of Ontario announced it is moving forward with work to extend the Hazel McCallion Line into downtown Brampton and Mississauga and plans to…
Ontario investing $27M to support carpenter union-led training centres and programs
The Government of Ontario is investing nearly $27 million through two funding streams to help train more skilled carpentry workers across the province. The funding…
Building Ontario Fund makes first investment in Toronto long-term care home
Rekai Centres, a not-for-profit, charitable long-term care corporation in Toronto, announced it has entered into an agreement in principle to finance a new 348 bed…
Ontario advances plan to refurbish Pickering Nuclear Generating Station
The Government of Ontario announced it has approved Ontario Power Generation’s (OPG) plan to proceed with the Project Definition Phase, the next step toward refurbishing…
CCA, City of Calgary launch “Tailgate Toolkit” recovery resource program
The Calgary Construction Association (CCA) announced a new partnership with The City of Calgary to launch the innovative “Tailgate Toolkit” recovery resource pilot program. Funded…
Ontario reaches tentative agreement with professional engineers union
Minister Caroline Mulroney, President of the Treasury Board, issued the following statement regarding a four-year tentative agreement reached with the Professional Engineers Government of Ontario…
DND awards design contract for new facility at CFB Kingston
The Government of Canada announced the contract award for the new 21 Electronic Warfare Regiment (21 EW Regt) facility at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Kingston.…
Winnipeg moves forward with hiring of first-ever Chief Construction Officer
Winnipeg Mayor Scott Gillingham’s campaign pledge to create a Chief Construction Officer (CCO) to provide expert guidance on infrastructure and construction policy is moving closer…
GO Transit Network Operations Centre earns LEED Gold certification
Metrolinx announced that the GO Transit Network Operations Centre (NOC) has officially been awarded LEED Gold certification in green building leadership. The NOC is at…
Nova Scotia releases 2025-26 Five-Year Highway Improvement Plan
The Government of Nova Scotia released the 2025-26 Five-Year Highway Improvement Plan. Through the plan, the Province will invest more than $500 million in 2025-26…
City of Guelph opens expanded Elliot Long Term Care Residence
The Government of Ontario and the City of Guelph celebrated the opening of the newly renovated The Elliott Long Term Care Residence, a 114-bed home.…
Ontario announces investments for water-enabling infrastructure
The Government of Ontario announced new measures to support rural communities and residents at the 2025 annual Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) conference. These measures…
The Long Line Bringing Light
By David McPherson The numbers tell the tale of this inspiring infrastructure success story three decades in the making: 17 remote communities, 24 First Nations,…
Nova Scotia invests in upgrades to Strait of Canso Superport
The Government of Nova Scotia announced infrastructure upgrades to the Strait of Canso Superport, which will enable large turbines to move through more safely and…
Canada invests more than $2.8M in cultural infrastructure in New Brunswick
The Government of Canada announced more than $2.8 million in Canada Cultural Spaces Fund support for five cultural organizations in New Brunswick. The York Sunbury…