Sunday, May 17, 2026
Recreation infrastructure funding for Niagara Region
The governments of Canada and Ontario announced joint funding for four recreational and community infrastructure projects in the Niagara Region. The Government of Canada is…
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Proposed energy storage project advances with agreement
TC Energy announced it has reached an agreement with National Defence, that subject to conditions and regulatory approval, allows for the development of a 1,000-megawatt…
Kitchener GO Highway 401/409 Rail Tunnel project complete
Metrolinx announced that the Highway 401 and 409 Rail Tunnel project has reached a significant milestone by achieving ‘substantial completion.’ Without disrupting the constant highway…
Community and recreational infrastructure for Eastern Ontario
The governments of Canada and Ontario announced joint funding for improvements to community, culture, and recreational infrastructure for three projects in three communities in Eastern Ontario. The…
PSPC announces $21M investment for CN Tower upgrades
Public Services and Procurement Canada and Canada Lands Company announced a $21 million investment to enhance Canada’s national symbol, the CN Tower. “Canada Lands’ investment…
New federal fund boosts funding for Ontario municipalities
Infrastructure Canada announced that Ontario has received over $850 million through the new federal Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) for the 2021–22 fiscal year, along with a top-up of more…
Funding for 35 community infrastructure projects across Ontario
Funding has been announced by the governments of Canada and Ontario for 35 community infrastructure projects across Ontario. “Ensuring our communities have access to reliable…
Improved high-speed internet for 280,000 Ontario residents
The governments of Canada and Ontario announced a historic agreement to bring high-speed internet to nearly 280,000 rural Ontario households in hundreds of communities across…
Province announces Ontario Place redevelopment
The Ontario government has announced details of its plan to revitalize Ontario Place into a world-class destination. Three successful participants from the 2019 Call for…
Ontario to create virtual training hub for construction sector
The Ontario government is investing over $3 million to create a virtual training hub that will help construction supervisors learn the skills they need to…
Joint funding for active transportation link between Ottawa and Gatineau
The government of Canada and the City of Ottawa announced joint funding for a new pathway for pedestrians and cyclists on the Chief William Commanda…
RESCON president named to hybrid steel and timber building project
Richard Lyall, president of the Residential Construction Council of Ontario (RESCON), has been appointed to a steering committee of the Chicago-based Council on Tall Buildings and…
Rail services in Southwestern Ontario to be improved
The Government of Canada announced that the Government of Canada is exploring opportunities to enhance passenger rail services in Southwestern Ontario. As the Government of Canada takes first steps in…
Brampton’s zero-emission bus transition given boost by CIB
Canada Infrastructure Bank will invest up to $400 million towards the City of Brampton’s 450 zero-emission bus transition The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) and the City…
Teams prequalified for new South Niagara Hospital Project
Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and Niagara Health have prequalified three teams to design, build, finance and maintain the new South Niagara Hospital project. Teams were prequalified…
Federal government announces funding for affordable housing
Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau announced an investment of nearly $120 million to help build a new 26-storey multi-residential, energy-efficient building in Brampton, Ontario. This project…
Canada and Ontario invest in improved public transit for residents of Hamilton
The governments of Canada and Ontario announced joint funding for seven projects to improve public transit and provide additional active transportation options to Hamilton residents. The Government…
Advanced plans announced for Yonge North Subway Extension
The Ontario government, in partnership with the Government of Canada announced the province is moving ahead with a fourth station at Clark Avenue and pursuing…
$35M in funding for new Scarborough community centre
The governments of Canada, Ontario and the City of Toronto, announced funding for the construction of the Tamil Community Centre in Scarborough, Ontario. The federal…
Ontario issues RFP to deliver new Hanlon Expressway Interchange
The Ontario government has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) procurement package to design and build the Highway 6 / Hanlon Expressway Midblock Interchange, which…
Hamilton reaches $1 billion in building permits for 2021
The City of Hamilton has officially surpassed $1 billion worth of construction since the beginning of the year, making June 2021 the earliest the City…
Gordie Howe International Bridge project celebrates first 1,000 days
The Gordie Howe International Bridge team marked 1000 days since the start of construction. Progress over the past 1000 days notably includes near completion of…
Ontario invests $45M to reconstruct Mississauga community centre
The Ontario government is investing over $45 million to support the reconstruction of the South Common Community Centre and Library in Mississauga. The new community…
Bruce Power awards contract for steam generator replacement
Bruce Power announced it has awarded an approximately $350 million contract to replace steam generators at Units 3 and 4 of the Bruce Nuclear Generating…