Thursday, July 3, 2025
RFP issued for new intermediate school in Paradise
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to design and construct a new intermediate school in Paradise. “This will…
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McGarry named chair of Horizon Health Network’s board
John McGarry has been appointed as chair of the Horizon Health Network board of directors, effective immediately. “John McGarry brings a wealth of knowledge to…
Canada investing in smart grid technology for Saint John
The Government of Canada has announced a $4.1-million investment to modernize Saint John’s electric grid, which will improve electricity delivery and reducing pollution. Saint John…
New C.D. Howe report analyzes hydro megaproject costs
Cost overruns at several large-scale hydro projects in Canada raise questions about the economic viability of continuing construction to completion, according to a new report…
New Brunswick announces $321.1-million budget for transportation, infrastructure
The Government of New Brunswick announced that $321.1 million will be set aside in the 2019-20 capital budget for the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure.…
Nova Scotia investing in IWK Health Centre infrastructure
The Government of Nova Scotia and the IWK Health Centre in Halifax announced plans to double the size of the emergency department and replace an…
Construction begins on Gander wastewater treatment plant
A sod-turning ceremony was held to celebrate the beginning of construction of the Town of Gander’s new wastewater treatment plant. Representatives of the federal government…
New Brunswick welcomes new cabinet
Blaine Higgs, the 34th Premier of New Brunswick, has named his new Executive Council. Here are the key appointments impacting infrastructure development in the province:…
Applications open for capital funding programs
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is inviting applications for the 2019-20 municipal infrastructure programs. Applications are being accepted for funding through the provincial Municipal…
Premier Ball announces new cost-share system for municipal infrastructure
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is adjusting the cost share ratios for new municipal infrastructure projects to make it easier for communities to construct…
Robichaud named CEO of Central Health
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has appointed Andrée Robichaud as the new chief executive officer of the Central Regional Health Authority effective November 5,…
Plan unveiled for Halifax Infirmary development
The Nova Scotia government and the Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) unveiled a milestone in the redevelopment of the QEII Health Sciences Centre, as plans…
Nova Scotia grants marine renewable energy permit
The Nova Scotia Department of Energy and Mines has issued a marine renewable energy permit to Black Rock Tidal Power for a tidal electricity project…
Newfoundland and Labrador signs bilateral infrastructure agreement
Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Dwight Ball announced the signing of a bilateral agreement with the Government of Canada under the Investing in Canada Plan that…
PUB to examine options to mitigate Muskrat Falls
Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, has released the terms of reference for the Board of Commissioners of Public Utilities (PUB) to examine options…
Canada, PEI sign bilateral agreement
The governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island have announced the signing of a new bilateral agreement under the Investing in Canada plan that will…
Paving progressing on the Team Gushue Highway Extension
Steve Crocker, Minister of Transportation and Works, provided an update on the status of the extension of the Team Gushue Highway from Kenmount Road to…
Tizzard named Newfoundland-Labrador Chief Procurement Officer
The Provincial Government has appointed Heather Tizzard as the new Chief Procurement Officer for the Public Procurement Agency. The appointment was made through the merit-based…
Design work undertaken for new Inkerman trail bridge
Engineering and design work has begun on a replacement for the former trail bridge in Inkerman. Agriculture, Mines and Rural Affairs Minister Wilfred Roussel announced…
$195 million invested in twinning Highway 104
The Government of Nova Scotia has announced a significant step forward in the twinning of its 100-series highways network with a $195 million investment for…
Moltex joins N.B. nuclear research and innovation cluster
The New Brunswick Energy Solutions Corporation has announced the participation of Moltex Energy in the nuclear research cluster that will work on research and development…
Crown entity takes over N.S. health care redevelopments
The delivery of the QEII redevelopment project and the recently announced CBRM Health Care Redevelopment Plan in will be led by a new division of…
Construction to begin on new Green Bay Health Centre
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has announced construction will begin on the new Green Bay Health Centre in Springdale, approximately 180 kilometres northeast of…
$46 million for St. John’s infrastructure repairs
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has announced joint provincial-municipal funding of over $46 million for municipal infrastructure projects in St. John’s. “Cost sharing these…