Thursday, June 12, 2025
Feds announcement funding to build 767 new homes in Toronto
The federal government announced more than $365 million to build 767 new homes in Toronto. “Our Government is providing Canadians not only with safe, affordable…
Construction
Builder associations call for standardized municipal construction practices
Amid rising construction costs caused by Trump’s tariffs, three associations representing municipal builders are calling for standardized road-building specifications and procurement practices at the municipal…
OSSGA honours 2024 Industry Recognition Award winners
Each year, the Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (OSSGA) recognizes the member companies that have gone above and beyond the call of duty with…
Amid risks and uncertainty, Ontario contractors remain confident: OCS
Ontario non-residential building contractors remain confident in continued business growth through 2025, despite an uncertain and sometimes tumultuous political landscape to start the year, the…
New partnership to grow and develop City of Edmonton’s downtown area
The City of Edmonton along with the Government of Alberta and OEG Sports and Entertainment (OEGSE) have joined together to accelerate the development of more…
Indigenous women break barriers in the trades, fill critical gaps in Alberta
As Women in Construction Week and International Women’s Day shine a spotlight on the contributions of women in male-dominated industries, Trade Winds to Success is…
Skills Ontario celebrates International Women’s Day with event at Linamar
Skills Ontario looked to kickstart inspiring conversations among young women about career opportunities in the skilled trades with the return of its’ Celebration for International…
Independent review team selected to audit North Shore WWTP program
Metro Vancouver announced that the MWGK Independent Review Team has been selected to conduct the independent audit of the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant Program.…
Mammoet awarded contract to help renovate Montreal’s Olympic stadium
Mammoet has won the contract to support Groupe Construction Pomerleau-Canam (GCPC) with the renovation of the new roof for Montreal’s Olympic stadium. GCPC is a…
Federal government invests in rebuilding public infrastructure in Lytton
Following the devastating 2021 fire, which destroyed 90 per cent of the structures in the Village of Lytton, the federal government is committed to supporting…
Toronto and MLSE announce enhancements to BMO Field for the FIFA World Cup 26
The City of Toronto, in partnership with Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE), unveiled plans to transform BMO Field (Toronto Stadium) into a state-of-the-art venue…
CBSA starts work to modernize the Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle border crossing
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) marked the beginning of work to modernize and rebuild the Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle border crossing, to meet safety, security and upgraded…
Georgian College to expand its Centre for Skilled Trades
Georgian College unveiled plans to expand its Centre for Skilled Trades at the Barrie Campus – transforming the existing space to help sustain and grow…
City of Toronto, CMHC announce opening of supportive housing project
The City of Toronto officially opened a supportive housing initiative at 1120 Ossington Avenue, providing 26 new deeply affordable homes for individuals experiencing or at…
York University unveils Digital Construction Management Program
At a time when shortages of skilled workers are impeding Canada’s ability to respond to the housing shortage, the York University School of Continuing Studies…
QEII Halifax Infirmary expansion project enters main construction phase
The Government of Nova Scotia announced the next phase of construction will soon begin, with the province finalizing an agreement with Plenary PCL Health to…
Construction of new La Ronge Long-Term Care Home reaches halfway mark
The Government of Saskatchewan announced that construction on the new La Ronge Long-Term Care Home has reached 50 per cent completion. Construction activities currently underway…
Saint Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal opens new reception pavilion
Saint Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal proudly inaugurated its brand-new reception pavilion, an innovative and eco-friendly infrastructure. Construction of the new pavilion, spanning 5,000 square-metres…
Alberta accelerating funding to build new schools in Calgary, Edmonton
The Government of Alberta announced $8.6 billion to accelerate school construction and introduced a new approach to funding school projects, so they can advance to…
2025 GTSWCA Municipal Infrastructure Summit
The Greater Toronto Sewer and Watermain Contractors Association (GTSWCA) held its second annual Municipal Infrastructure Summit, with presentations from representatives of the City of Toronto,…
Construction begins on social housing units in Petite-Rivière-Saint-François
The governments of Quebec and Canada, the Municipality of Petite-Rivière-Saint-François and Accès Petite-Rivière marked the start of construction of Habitations Petite-Rivière, a six-building project that…
New B Jetty at Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt inaugurated
The Government of Canada announced the opening of Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Esquimalt’s new B Jetty. The $1.1 billion A/B Jetty Recapitalization Project includes the demolition of…
Canadian Construction Association annual conference coming to Quebec City
In just over a month, close to 500 construction professionals from coast to coast will arrive in Quebec City for the 2025 CCA Annual Conference. Taking…
Calgary Construction Association hosts inaugural Economic Summit
The Calgary Construction Association’s inaugural Economic Summit brought together industry leaders, economists, and policymakers for a deep dive into the challenges and opportunities shaping Calgary’s…