Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Nearly half of Ontario’s municipal infrastructure needs repair: FAO report
A report from the Financial Accountability Office of Ontario (FAO) estimates 55 per cent of municipal assets are in a state of good repair, with…
Infrastructure promises spur Tories to upset victory in NS election
In a surprise victory, the Progressive Conservatives won the Nova Scotia provincial election, defeating the incumbent Liberals and Premier Iain Rankin. Five hours after the…
Canada invests in SkyTrain projects in the Vancouver area
The federal government announced funding of more than $147 million for two public transit projects that will improve the SkyTrain network in the Vancouver region, as well as new…
Reducing Embodied Emissions
Achieving net zero in Canada’s built environment. By Will Nash The materials that we use to shape the built environment are largely human produced—and it…
Canada Lands Company invests $50 million to revitalize the Old Port of Montréal
Public Services and Procurement Canada announced Canada Lands Company’s $50 million infrastructure improvement to revitalize the Old Port of Montréal. “The multi-year vision for the Old Port…
B.C. water infrastructure projects to receive $110M in funding
The governments of Canada and British Columbia announced funding for 14 water , wastewater and stormwater infrastructure projects in the province. “In partnership with the…
Canada invests in first made-in-Canada electric vehicle
The Government of Canada announced a $5-million FedDev Ontario investment in the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association (APMA) to support Project Arrow, the automotive industry’s first Canadian-made, zero…
Feds funding rural broadband to the tune of $1.44 billion
The federal government announced that it has entered into an agreement-in-principle with Telesat to invest $1.44 billion into Telesat’s advanced low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation,…
West Park hospital reaches construction project milestone
Ontario Premier Doug Ford, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health Christine Elliott, and Minister of Infrastructure Kinga Surma were among the special guests to sign…
$50M for replacement of NWT’s Dehk’è Frank Channel Bridge
The governments of Canada and the Northwest Territories announced a major investment for the construction of a new bridge to replace the Dehk’è Frank Channel Bridge,…
Pedestrian overpass coming to Burnaby, B.C.
The governments of Canada, British Columbia and the City of Burnaby announced funding to build a pedestrian and cyclist overpass over Highway 1 in Burnaby.…
Governments invest in new recreation campus for Winnipeg
The governments of Canada, Manitoba and the City of Winnipeg announced funding for the first phase of the South Winnipeg Recreation Campus, located in Waverley…
Federal government makes investment at Saguenay Port
Transport Canada announced a major investment of over $33 million for the Saguenay Port, through the National Trade Corridors Fund. Project funding will enhance the performance and…
Canada launches Zero Emission Transit Fund
Infrastructure Canada announced the launch of a $2.75 billion Zero Emission Transit Fund − a five year national program that will help communities invest in zero emission public transit and…
Indigenous clean energy projects are key to meeting B.C.’s climate targets
A new report from the Pembina Institute shows that Indigenous communities have been largely prevented from moving ahead with renewable energy projects despite the B.C.…
Manitoba invests in major infrastructure upgrade in Portage la Prairie
The Manitoba government is investing $8.3 million in a major upgrade to Saskatchewan Ave. W. in Portage la Prairie. “Every day, thousands of Portage la…
Protecting Canada’s energy infrastructure from cyber threats
Natural Resources Canada announced $407,000 in funding for the University of Waterloo to develop an enhanced cyber security system to protect Canada’s critical energy infrastructure. “We’re investing…
$12.7M in highway improvements coming to Saskatchewan
Work will soon be completed on a significant paving and road repair project that includes a portion of Highway 38 and roads inside Saskatchewan’s Greenwater…
Ottawa invests over $85M in garage expansion for the Société de transport de Laval
The government of Canada announced more than $85 million in federal funding to expand a garage for the Société de transport de Laval (STL) by…
No Project Too Small
Quispamsis, NB Pursues Efficiency Wherever It Can Be Found By Zack Metcalfe Over the Christmas Holidays, when most Maritimers are battling the cold and dark…
Ontario partners with satellite operator to meet future connectivity needs
The Ontario government says it is continuing to meet the rapid rise in demand for high-speed connectivity by investing more than $109 million in Telesat’s…
$5.3M for potable water infrastructure in Saskatchewan
The governments of Canada and Saskatchewan announced more than $5.3 million in federal-provincial funding to improve the Town of Outlook’s potable water infrastructure. “This project will ensure residents have…
North Vancouver’s Lynn Creek Bridge reopens
Rehabilitation work on the Lynn Creek Bridge is complete, extending the service life of the bridge by at least 30 years. Renewal work included a…
Quebec City airport to develop air cargo centre with funding
Transport Canada announced that the Government of Canada is contributing nearly $17 million to support Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport. “By investing in the Jean Lesage International Airport,…