Sunday, October 5, 2025
Nuclear technology has a role to play in fighting climate change
Climate change was one of the biggest topics of discussion during the recent federal election and many believe the government should invest in clean energy…
Group shares vision for improved transportation in Vancouver
A partnership between the District of West Vancouver, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), City of North Vancouver, District of North Vancouver and səlililw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) —…
Build more highways, says group to Ontario government
The Trillium Automobile Dealers Association (TADA) is recommending the Ontario Government build more highways to meet the growing demand courtesy of exploding population and employment…
Quebec bridges incorporate recovered glass from wine bottles
The Ville de Montréal, Société des alcools du Québec (SAQ) and Chaire SAQ de valorisation du verre dans les matériaux at the Université de Sherbrooke…
Ten Mile Slide stabilization complete on B.C.’s Hwy. 99
Slope stabilization at Ten Mile Slide on Highway 99 is complete, improving the long-term safety and reliability for people travelling the highway northeast of Lillooet.…
Infrastructure impact on the environment should be more of a priority: survey
In the lead-up to COP26, the 2021 UN Climate Change Conference, an average of 51% across the 28 counties feel that it is right to…
Vancouver initiates termination process for contract on North Shore WWTP
Metro Vancouver provided a letter to Acciona Wastewater Solutions LP with notice of default and Metro Vancouver’s intent to terminate the contract for them…
Ontario investing $9.8M for a new hospital for Windsor-Essex
The Ontario government announced it is investing $9.8 million to support planning for a new state-of-the-art acute care hospital in Windsor and Essex County. “Our…
Manitoba supports green economic recovery and climate adaption
The Manitoba government is awarding $1 million in grants from the Conservation and Climate Fund to nine organizations for green projects throughout the province, announced…
Shipbuilding: Turning the Tide
The National Shipbuilding Strategy is driving a renaissance in Canada’s shipbuilding industry. By Carroll McCormick Fueled by federal government contracts to replace the Royal Canadian…
Infrastructure Ontario provides financing for infrastructure development
The Ontario government continues to support municipalities and other community partners through Infrastructure Ontario’s (IO) Loan Program by providing affordable, long-term financing for infrastructure development…
OGCA honours Harold Reinders with Jock Tindale award
Harold Reinders, president and CEO of Maple Reinders Group Limited, was presented the Jock Tindale Memorial Award at the Ontario General Contractors Association’s (OGCA) 83rd…
Ontario to provide free job training to people in Northern communities
The Ontario government is investing over $1 million in two projects that will provide free training in construction to 645 people in Northern Ontario, prioritizing…
B.C.’s Kicking Horse Canyon project reaches first milestone
The first concrete girders that will support the bridge deck have been installed for the new Sheep Bridge on Highway 1 in the Kicking Horse…
Infrastructure Ontario market update highlights key P3 projects
The province of Ontario released Infrastructure Ontario’s (IO) Fall 2021 P3 Market Update, highlighting 38 major infrastructure projects that use the public-private partnership (P3) model.…
Aecon pilots electric excavator in support of GHG emissions reduction targets
As part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability, Aecon Group Inc. recently completed a pilot of the innovative ECR25 Electric compact excavator from Volvo Construction…
TransLink recommends quadrupling the rapid transit network over next 30 years
TransLink is releasing the first full draft of Transport 2050, the region’s strategy for the next 30 years of transportation in Metro Vancouver. The draft…
Guelph Public Library Board approves moving ahead with detailed design
The Guelph Public Library Board of Directors has approved the schematic design for the new Central Library recently presented by Diamond Schmitt Architects, including interior…
CPWA honours 2021 National Public Works Week Award Winners
The Canadian Public Works Association (CPWA) announced the winners of CPWA’s 2021 National Public Works Week Awards Contest. The CPWA National Public Works Week Awards…
Teams shortlisted for Infrastructure Ontario’s Hwy. 3 expansion project
Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) have announced the three shortlisted teams to submit proposals to design, build and finance the Highway…
Bridge replacement in North Peace region of B.C. complete
The Good Bridge replacement project is complete, providing people who live and work in the North Peace region with safe and reliable travel along Cecil…
Manitoba breaking ground on two schools in Winnipeg
The province of Manitoba has started construction on two schools that will serve Waverley West’s (Bison Run) growing student population with a groundbreaking ceremony, Education…
Brampton Transit recognized for environmental sustainability
Brampton Transit has received an Environmental Sustainability Award from the Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA) for its milestone electric bus trial at CUTA’s Annual Conference…
The Water Whisperer
Warren Brown is an advocate for Indigenous water infrastructure. By Evan Pilkington “Warren’s dedication to operator advocacy is recognized not only by his community of…