Thursday, May 1, 2025
PEI announces changes to cabinet
Prince Edward Island Premier Wade McLaughlan has announced changes to the provincial cabinet following the announcement that Allen Roach and Alan McIsaac would not be…
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Canada invests $120 million in electric vehicle infrastructure
The Government of Canada announced a $120-million investment to expand the network of electric vehicle charging and alternative refuelling stations across the nation as part…
Lafarge begins low-carbon fuel research project
Lafarge Canada Inc. and its partners—University of Calgary, Queen’s University, and Pembina Institute—are conducting a million-dollar study on the environmental benefits of introducing lower carbon…
112 Manitoba communities to receive high-speed internet
The Government of Canada is helping close the connectivity gap in Manitoba through a combined investment of $83.9 million that will enable 112 rural and…
New Brunswick commits $670 million for bridge infrastructure
The Government of New Brunswick is investing $670 million in bridge restoration and construction around the province over the next five years. “Through our multi-year…
Fortin named director of the McEwen School of Architecture
Laurentian University has welcomed Dr. David Fortin as the next director of the McEwen School of Architecture (MSoA). Dr. Fortin, a faculty member at the…
SWIFT issues RFP for broadband network
SouthWestern Integrated Fibre Technology (SWIFT) has taken an important step forward with the launch of its first in a series of upcoming Request for Proposals…
Robinson named chair of the Canadian Electricity Association
The Canadian Electricity Association (CEA) and its board of directors announced the appointment of Ray Robinson, president and chief executive officer of Saint John Energy,…
RFQ issued for Central Newfoundland long-term care homes
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador announced that a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) has been issued to establish a short list of private sector business…
Atlantis Resources sells stake in FORCE facility
Atlantis Resources Limited has announced that it has agreed to sell its stake in its Canadian joint venture in the FORCE facility in the Bay…
Preferred proponent selected for Michael Garron Hospital
Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and Michael Garron Hospital (MGH) have announced that EllisDon Infrastructure Healthcare is the preferred proponent to design, build, and finance a major…
Ontario opens next phase of toll highway
Ontario has announced that the next phase of Highway 407 from Harmony Road to Taunton Road in Clarington now open. The first phase of the…
Financial close reached for Henvey Inlet Wind project
Pattern Energy Group LP has announced completion of a $1 billion financing for the 300 megawatt (MW) Henvey Inlet Wind project located on Henvey Inlet…
Capstone increases stake in N.S. wind farms
Capstone Infrastructure Corporation has announced that it has acquired the remaining interests in Glen Dhu Wind Energy Limited Partnership and Fitzpatrick Mountain Wind Energy Inc.,…
Del Duca issues statement on Eglinton Crosstown Vehicles agreement
Steven Del Duca, Minister of Transportation, released the following statement on a new agreement with Bombardier for light rail vehicles for the Eglinton Crosstown: “Our…
Preferred proponent named for Site C spillways civil works
BC Hydro has announced that AFDE Partnership, a partnership between Aecon Constructors, Dragados Canada, Inc., Flatiron Constructors Canada Limited, and EBC Inc., has been selected…
Growth continues for non-hydro renewable power
Canada’s non-hydro renewable power capacity grew by more than eight per cent in 2016, adding nearly 1,300 megawatts (MW) of solar, biomass and wind-generated power,…
Tender issued for Dartmouth General Hospital expansion
The Dartmouth General Hospital’s expansion and renovation, part of the QEII redevelopment project, continues to move forward. The third tender for construction services at the…
McDonald named CEO of Engineers Canada
President Russ Kinghorn and the board of directors of Engineers Canada have announced the selection of Gerard McDonald as the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer,…
Canada investing in NWT wind energy study
The Government of the Northwest Territories’ Department of Infrastructure is exploring the feasibility of using wind turbines and energy storage devices in the Town of…
Energy, transport hurting emission reduction efforts
A reaffirmed commitment to fighting climate change has set Canada on a greener course, but the country needs to quickly implement planned measures to reduce…
Associated Engineering acquires NOR•EX Engineering
Associated Engineering has announced the acquisition of Kamloops, B.C.-based NOR•EX Engineering. “This is an exciting opportunity for both companies. With Al Fitzgerald, Dana Woodworth, and…
Lynch named new chairman of SNC-Lavalin
SNC-Lavalin has announced that the board of directors has appointed Kevin G. Lynch as chairman of the board, effective January 1, 2018. Dr. Lynch will…
Halifax Convention Centre opens
The Halifax Convention Centre has officially opened its doors to the public. “The Halifax Convention Centre will attract thousands of new visitors from around the…