Thursday, May 22, 2025
Opening the Door to Fabric
New innovations have made fabric structures a solid choice for complex building projects. By Eric Donnay You have to walk before you can run. The…
Tunnel borers for GTA subway projects arrive after Atlantic crossing
A trio of tunnel boring machines (TBMs) has arrived in the Greater Golden Horseshoe, destined for Metrolinx’s Eglinton Crosstown West Extension and Scarborough Subway Extension…
Ontario Appoints Commissioner of Inquiry into Ottawa Light Rail Transit
The Ontario government has appointed the Honourable Justice William Hourigan as Commissioner to lead the public inquiry into the commercial and technical circumstances that led…
New Cowichan Secondary School breaks ground
An official groundbreaking ceremony was held at the site of the new Cowichan Secondary School, attended by Jennifer Whiteside, MLA, Minister of Education, joined Candace…
No more tolls on Nova Scotia’s Cobequid Pass highway
Effective December 16, at 11 a.m., the province eliminated tolls for Nova Scotia-registered vehicles using the Cobequid Pass highway. “Our government promised to remove tolls…
Toronto approves traffic plan for Ontario Line construction
Toronto City Council approved plans for long-term, temporary traffic changes that will enable the construction of the section of the province’s new Ontario Line from…
Buses to start rolling out of University of Waterloo Station
Buses will begin rolling out of Grand River Transit’s (GRT) new bus platform at the University of Waterloo Station beginning Monday, January 3, 2022. “We…
Arrival of new bridge marks milestone in Port Lands Flood Protection project
Waterfront Toronto marked the arrival of a colourful new bridge that will become a landmark on Toronto’s skyline, connecting the future Villiers Island to surrounding…
RFQ issued for early works as part of Yonge North Subway Extension
Metrolinx officials announced they are looking for teams who are interested in completing early upgrades at Finch Station before major construction on the Yonge North…
Construction manager selected for Regina’s new Urgent Care Centre
Regina’s new Urgent Care Centre (UCC) is one step closer, with the selection of Graham Construction as the project’s construction manager. This future health facility…
George Brown College breaks ground on province’s tallest wood building
The largest-ever donation to George Brown College paved the way for a groundbreaking event, supporting the ongoing Waterfront Campus expansion with an Ontario first –…
10 MW wind farm commissioned in Saskatchewan
Capstone Infrastructure Corporation announced the successful commissioning of its 10 MW Riverhurst Wind Farm in Saskatchewan. Having achieved commercial operation, the Riverhurst Wind Farm has…
Ontario launches 2+1 highway pilot near North Bay
The Ontario government is taking steps to help improve road safety and traffic flow in Northern Ontario with a 2+1 highway pilot on Highway 11…
GO Transit is charging ahead with an electric-powered bus pilot
For the first time, Metrolinx is testing two zero-emission battery electric double-decker GO buses. The double-decker GO buses have been retrofitted with nine batteries giving…
Construction of Montreal’s Giant Steps Autism Centre set to begin
A symbolic groundbreaking ceremony was held to announce the imminent construction of the new Giant Steps Autism Centre. Excavation work will officially begin this month…
Town of Erin pre-qualifies contractors for wastewater treatment plant
The Town of Erin Council has given approval to pre-qualify five contractors, who will be invited to submit the final tender bid for the construction…
Calgary Airport-Banff Passenger Rail project enters design phase
Partnership Proposal provides expertise and capital to develop the high frequency passenger rail service from Calgary Airport to Banff National Park for completion and operation…
Municipality breaks ground on $55M expansion to water pollution control plant
Members of Council for the Municipality of Lakeshore and Mayor Tom Bain officially broke ground for a multimillion-dollar expansion to the Denis St. Pierre Water…
Metrolinx releases prequalification for elevated section of Eglinton Crosstown
Metrolinx is keeping up the momentum on the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension by starting the search for a team that can deliver the elevated section…
Vancouver receives certification for tallest Passive House building in province
The City of Vancouver announced it has received certification for a new seven-storey Passive House project that is the tallest in the province. Located at…
Climate change is significantly impacting infrastructure budgets in Ontario: FAO
The Financial Accountability Office of Ontario (FAO) released its Costing Climate Change Impacts to Public Infrastructure (CIPI): Buildings report – one of three reports published…
CCPPP welcomes eight new members to its 2021-2022 Board of Directors
The Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships announced its 2021-2022 Board of Directors. The 30-person board was elected virtually by member organizations at the Council’s annual…
Hydro One to make upgrades to improve power reliability in Hamilton region
Hydro One and Alectra Utilities at Gage Transmission Station (TS) announced upgrades to improve power reliability for residential, commercial and industrial customers, including steel manufacturers.…
Contract awarded to replace NL’s Shoal Harbour River Bridge
A contract valued at $9.2 million has been awarded to Trident Construction Ltd. to replace the Shoal Harbour River Bridge on the Trans-Canada Highway near…