Friday, April 18, 2025
Ontario government fast-tracks another long-term care facility
The Ontario government announced that a new long-term care home will be built at Humber River Hospital’s Finch site in months, not years. The Toronto…
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Ontario introduces preferred route for new 400-series highway
The Ontario government is taking steps to expand commuting and travel options in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) by confirming the preferred route for a…
University campus plan receives support from Ontario’s new capacity policy
The Ontario government announced support for York University’s new Markham Centre Campus, the first publicly assisted university in York Region. This new campus expansion is…
Healthcare at the heart of city-building in Vaughan
The first phase of a three-phase feasibility study to transform Vaughan, Ontario into a leader in healthcare research, innovation and opportunity is now complete. “Long…
Investments to improve transportation reliability in rural Ontario
The governments of Canada and Ontario recognize the different ways that the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted smaller and rural communities across the province. Both governments…
RCCAO calls on feds to commit to infrastructure investments
The federal government needs to invest in infrastructure at a level that was planned prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, states the Residential and Civil Construction…
Addressing the challenges of aging infrastructure
By Andrew Macklin Governments across Canada continue to commit record levels of investment towards building new infrastructure to help support community growth, meet modern demand,…
Ontario accelerates upgrades to long-term care facilities
The Ontario government announced a redesigned funding model that will lead to the building of additional, modern long-term care homes for seniors. This new approach…
Ontario invests in road infrastructure for rural communities
On July 14, 2020, the Government of Ontario announced funding for eight road and bridge projects in Northern Ontario. “This is a great day for…
Government moves to modernize Ontario Energy Board
The Government of Ontario is taking steps to modernize the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) in order to strengthen trust and transparency of Ontario’s energy sector…
Ontario expanding access to broadband, cellular service
The Government of Ontario is expanding access to reliable broadband and cellular service in underserved and unserved parts of the province. The application intake for…
Ontario expanding natural gas to Saugeen First Nation
The Ontario government is providing up to $1.8 million to expand natural gas to households and businesses in Saugeen First Nation. Bill Walker, Associate Minister…
Additional funds announced for transportation in Ontario
The Ontario government is providing an additional $10 million in funding for the Connecting Links program. The funding is part of Ontario’s Action Plan: Responding to…
Ontario proceeds with signature subway expansion project
The Ontario government announced today that it is issuing the first two public-private partnership (P3) Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) to identify and qualify those who…
Ontario, utilities to coordinate to speed up transit construction
The Government of Ontario is working with utilities throughout the Greater Toronto Area to provide stronger coordination during the construction of transit projects. Following the…
Ontario introducing legislation to get transit projects moving
Minister of Transportation Caroline Mulroney has introduced legislation that will help deliver Ontario’s four priority subway projects on-time and on-budget. “In order to keep up…
Ontario to reform EA process for low-impact waterpower projects
Ontario is taking the next steps to modernize its almost 50-year-old environmental assessment program by working with holders of Class Environmental Assessments (Class EA) with…
Toronto council approves provincial transit expansion plan
Toronto City Council has voted in support of moving forward with transit expansion with the Government of Ontario. “This is a deal that is good…
Ontario announces framework for unsolicited infrastructure proposals
Minister of Infrastructure Laurie Scott has announced the launch of an unsolicited proposals (USP) framework for infrastructure projects in Ontario. The announcement was made at…
Study launched for bridges, interchanges for 401’s eastern corridor
The Government of Ontario launching a study for bridges and interchanges along the 401 corridor between Kingston and Highway 416. The study, which will commence…
Ontario invests in province’s first CLT plant
John Yakabuski, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, announced an investment of almost $5 million in Element5’s new facility, which will create over 60 jobs…
Ontario commits $315 million to improve connectivity
The Government of Ontario announced the province’s first-ever, $315 million plan to improve and expand service to help people stay connected. The plan includes a…
Applications open for GTHA transit funding
The Government of Ontario has announced that 11 municipalities across the GTHA can apply for funding to support new transit projects through the Investing in…
Ontario names authority for construction dispute adjudication
Ontario’s Attorney General, Doug Downey, announced that following a fair and open selection process, ADR Chambers was selected as the successful candidate to serve as the Authorized…