Saturday, April 11, 2026
Province awards contract for new school in Pictou County
The Government of Nova Scotia announced it has awarded Marco Group Limited the contract to replace Trenton Elementary and Trenton Middle schools with a new…
Atlantic Canada
Department of National Defence to invest up to $8B at NL’s 5 Wing Goose Bay
The Government of Canada announced significant long-term investments at 5 Wing Goose Bay of up to $8 billion as one of Canada’s NORAD northern basing…
NS, feds sign environmental approval co-operation agreement
Nova Scotia and the federal government have agreed to streamline the process when both federal and provincial environmental approvals are needed for major infrastructure and…
NB to invest in upgrades at Mathieu-Martin and Carrefour de l’Acadie schools
The Government of New Brunswick announced it is investing $1.5 million for preliminary work on mid-life upgrades at École Mathieu-Martin and École Carrefour de l’Acadie.…
Feds announced $3B in defence-related investments across Atlantic Canada
While announcing more than $3 billion in infrastructure and defence-related investments across Atlantic Canada, Prime Minister Mark Carney also revealed that Canada has achieved the NATO two…
Province awards contract to review core streets on the Halifax peninsula
The Government of Nova Scotia and Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) announced CIMA Canada Inc. (CIMA+) as the successful proponent for a project that will examine…
NS issues RFP for Hammonds Plains to Highway 101 Connector project
The Government of Nova Scotia announced that the Hammonds Plains to Highway 101 connector project is now underway with a request for proposals issued for…
CIB loans $206M towards Nova Scotia Mersey River Wind project
The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) is providing a $206 million loan to a partnership between Slate Asset Management and funds managed by Hamilton Lane to develop a wind…
Nova Scotia’s Capital Plan 2026-27 includes $1.5B for healthcare
The Government of Nova Scotia announced its $3.5-billion Capital Plan 2026-27, which will fund projects such as new hospitals, public housing, schools, highways and more.…
Nova Scotia awards contract for Highway 102 improvement design project
The Government of Nova Scotia announced that following a public procurement process, WSP was awarded the contract to identify future corridor requirements and produce preliminary…
NB begins planning of new bridge linking Île-de-Lamèque and Shippagan
The Government of New Brunswick announced that it is beginning planning and design work for a new bridge between Île-de-Lamèque and Shippagan with an investment…
Funding to help restore historic African Nova Scotian church as community hub
Funding from the Government of Nova Scotia will help protect a historic African Nova Scotian church in Digby County from climate change and set the…
Province, NS Community College launch Institute of Skilled Trades
The Government of Nova Scotia and Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) are launching the Institute of Skilled Trades (IST) to provide students and apprentices with…
Nova Scotia Power announces two grid-scale battery sites now operational
Nova Scotia Power announced that its grid scale battery facilities in Bridgewater and Waverley are now in operation after being energized in late 2025 and completing system testing.…
Province announces infrastructure priorities for Newfoundland and Labrador
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador announced priorities for key infrastructure projects its says will strengthen essential services, and ensure affordability and sustainability for the province. …
DND begins construction of the Land-Based Test Facility in Nova Scotia
The Department of National Defence (DND) announced it is building a Land-Based Test Facility (LBTF) on DND property at Hartlen Point in Eastern Passage, Nova Scotia to help bring…
CIB increases commitment to clean power project in Atlantic Canada
The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) is strengthening Indigenous ownership in clean energy infrastructure with $54 million in equity loans, bringing its total commitment to the Wasoqonatl…
Port Saint John completes $247M West Side Modernization Project
Port Saint John, alongside government and private-sector partners, cut the ribbon on the $247 million West Side Modernization Project. The $247 million project was delivered…
Université de Moncton awards contract for expansion of sports complex
CIMA+ announced that it has been awarded a major contract for the extensive construction, renovation and expansion project of the Centre d’éducation physique et des sports…
Nova Scotia releases $465M plan to invest in highways, bridges, ferries
The Government of Nova Scotia released the 2026-27 Five-Year Highway Improvement Plan, announcing the Province will invest an estimated $465 million in 2026-27 in major…
Province to explore solutions for Halifax peninsula traffic congestion
The Government of Nova Scotia, in collaboration with the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM), is exploring solutions to manage congestion, improve safety and make travelling on…
Nova Scotia announces upgrades for Exit 3 on Highway 102
The Government of Nova Scotia announced that measures to improve safety and speed up traffic at an often congested Highway 102 off-ramp in Bedford will…
Nova Scotia moves forward on Highway 102 improvements
The Government of Nova Scotia announced improvements to one of the busiest sections of Nova Scotia’s road network will make commuting easier, support more housing…
CIB loans $660M towards Saint John Mill modernization
The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) has reached financial close on a $660 million loan to Irving Pulp & Paper to support the large-scale modernization of the company’s…