Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Ontario government fast-tracks another long-term care facility
The Ontario government announced that a new long-term care home will be built at Humber River Hospital’s Finch site in months, not years. The Toronto…
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Government announces steps to prioritize COVID-19 resilient infrastructure
Today, Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, announced new steps to help provinces and territories deal with the pressures brought on by the COVID-19…
Consortium named for new mental health and addictions hospital
Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Dwight Ball announced that Avalon Healthcare Partnership has been selected to design, build, finance, and maintain a new adult mental health…
Ontario announces accelerated build for long-term care home in Ajax
The Ontario government announced that a new long-term care home will be built at Lakeridge Health’s Ajax Pickering Hospital site. The project is part of…
Healthcare at the heart of city-building in Vaughan
The first phase of a three-phase feasibility study to transform Vaughan, Ontario into a leader in healthcare research, innovation and opportunity is now complete. “Long…
Nova Scotia approves funds for CBRM health care redevelopment project
The Province of Nova Scotia continues to move forward with the largest health-care project in the history of Cape Breton Regional Municipality (CBRM). The province…
Ontario accelerates upgrades to long-term care facilities
The Ontario government announced a redesigned funding model that will lead to the building of additional, modern long-term care homes for seniors. This new approach…
RFP issued for first phase of Burnaby hospital redevelopment
The British Columbia government has announced a shortlist of bidders and issued a request for proposals (RFP) for a major hospital redevelopment project in the…
Manitoba investing more than $358 million in health-care projects
The Manitoba government is investing more than $358 million in capital projects throughout the province to ensure safe, reliable care at health-care facilities. “Our government…
Construction of Alberta’s Grande Prairie Regional Hospital is complete
The construction of the $850 million Grande Prairie Regional Hospital is now complete. Once operational, the 63,272-square metre hospital will have 240 patient beds and provide…
Demolition underway for Misericordia project
Expansion of the Misericordia Community Hospital emergency department in Edmonton continues to be on budget and schedule, with the start of demolition activities. Construction of…
Zwozdesky Centre project progressing on schedule
Just over a year after construction started, the Gene Zwozdesky Centre at Norwood in Edmonton is taking shape. About 160 construction workers are currently on…
Calgary Cancer Centre reaches construction milestone
Construction of the new Calgary Cancer Centre has reached its highest point. The last concrete pour (topping off) of about 163 cubic metres now encloses…
Ontario allowing some construction to run 24 hours
In response to the outbreak of COVID-19, Ontario is extending construction hours for essential construction projects, like critical projects in the health care sector, to…
Funding announced for new Prince Albert Hospital Project
The Government of Saskatchewan has announced an investment of more than $300 million for the renewal and expansion of Prince Albert Victoria Hospital. The approved…
CBC Building demolition a key step for QEII redevelopment
A tender to demolish the former CBC building on Bell Road was awarded to Asbestos Abatement Limited as part of the QEll New Generation project.…
Parking solution being explored for Regina General Hospital
The provincial government has directed the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) to conduct a market sounding and gather information to determine the feasibility of a privately…
First phase of Red Deer hospital expansion annnounced
The Alberta government is committing $100 million to begin expansion of the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre. This capital funding is in addition to the…
Corner Brook LTC reaches substantial completion
Construction has been completed on the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador’s first public-private partnership project – the 145-bed long-term care home in Corner Brook. On…
Capital planning underway for HSC Winnipeg redevelopment
One of the largest and most significant initiatives in Manitoba’s health system, a master capital plan, will be developed for Health Sciences Centre (HSC) Winnipeg’s…
New Zwozdesky Centre unveiled at Norwood
The leading-edge Gene Zwozdesky Centre at Norwood will provide rehabilitative programs to help seniors and those in continuing care maintain their best quality of life.…
Alberta commits $137 million to Lougheed Centre expansion
The Alberta Government is committing $137 million to build a larger emergency department and mental health units at Calgary’s Peter Lougheed Centre. This capital funding…
N.S. releases largest capital plan in provincial history
The Government of Nova Scotia’s 2020-21 Capital Plan invests the largest single-year capital funding in the province’s history. Finance and Treasury Board Minister Karen Casey…
Construction of dialysis unit at Halifax Infirmary moving forward
The Government of Nova Scotia has approved $5.98 million to add six more dialysis chairs at the Halifax Infirmary. As a result, 24 more patients…