Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Construction completed on West Harbour GO Station improvements
Construction work has been completed on the West Harbour GO Station track, which will facilitate GO service to the future Confederation GO Station in east…
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Tunnelling begins on final segment of Eglinton Crosstown West Extension
The Government of Ontario announced that ground has been broken on the final tunnel segment of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension, marking another significant milestone…
Federal government supports the advancement of the Hazel McCallion LRT Extension
The federal government announced its intention to support the Hazel McCallion LRT Extension in Brampton as part of the Metro-Region Agreement (MRA) stream of the…
Ontario awards construction contract for East Harbour Transit Hub
The Government of Ontario awarded the construction contract for the East Harbour Transit Hub. This all-new transit hub is part of the government’s plan to…
Metrolinx completes Hazel McCallion LRT elevated guideway
Metrolinx announced that progress continues on the Hazel McCallion LRT line, with major portions of the project’s new elevated guideway now complete. This elevated section stretching…
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…
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…
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…
Angela Clayton appointed new interim-president and CEO of Infrastructure Ontario
The Government of Ontario appointed Angela Clayton as the new interim-president and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Infrastructure Ontario (IO). Clayton will assume her new…
Metrolinx CEO steps down, to be replaced by head of Infrastructure Ontario
The Government of Ontario named Michael Lindsay as the new interim-president and Chief Executive Officer of Metrolinx, effective as early as December 16, 2024. Lindsay…
Excavation starts at first Ontario Line tunnel launch shaft
The Government of Ontario announced excavation has started on the launch shaft for the Ontario Line subway tunnels at Exhibition Station. “It’s been more than…
Unlocking the future of risk assessment with digital twins
By Elena Theodoropoulos Historically, the construction industry has been slow to adapt to digital change and innovation. This is despite demand for infrastructure skyrocketing due…
Ontario issues RFQ for the Hamilton Light Rail Transit project
The Government of Ontario is issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the Hamilton Light Rail Transit (LRT), bringing the province one step closer to…
Construction has begun along all parts of the entire Ontario Line subway
The Government of Ontario announced has work has officially begun along all parts of the Ontario Line subway. Under the final contract, work has begun…
RFPs issued for Eglinton Crosstown West Extension stations package
Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and Metrolinx have issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Stations, Rail and Systems (SRS) package for the Eglinton Crosstown West…
P3s shine when it comes to social infrastructure
The more things change, the more they stay the same. When it comes to the need to build new public infrastructure—schools, hospitals, roads, etc.—that statement…
Province marks milestone by breaking ground on three Ontario Line stations
The Government of Ontario officially broke ground on King-Bathurst, Queen-Spadina and Moss Park Stations, marking another milestone in the construction the Ontario Line. “Under the…
Ontario breaks ground for construction of Ontario Line’s Pape Station
The Government of Ontario has officially broken ground at Pape Station, marking the start of construction to build a new interchange station connecting the Ontario…
Tunnelling complete on segment of Eglinton Crosstown West Extension
The Government of Ontario and Metrolinx announced tunnelling of the western underground portion of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension is finished, marking a significant milestone…
Tackling transit infrastructure project risk
By John Allen In 2023 Canada invested around $36 billion in transportation infrastructure. This investment has grown substantially in recent years as provinces and municipalities…
Construction starts on new Lower Don Bridge for Ontario Line subway
Metrolinx announced that major construction has started on the new Lower Don Bridge that will carry Ontario Line trains across the Don River between the…
Eglinton Crosstown West Extension tunnel boring machine reaches finish line
Metrolinx announced that one of two twin tunnel boring machines digging the western underground segment of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension has broken through the…
Entuitive to lead design management partnership for ECWE elevated guideway
Entuitive announced its scope of work as the prime design management consultant for the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension’s elevated guideway project. The design partnership is…
Finch West LRT facility featuring a green roof receives LEED Silver certification
In addition to light rail vehicles (LRVs) using electric power, the Finch West LRT’s maintenance and storage facility (MSF) is delivering on sustainability and green…