Monday, March 9, 2026
Addressing the high cost of transit infrastructure
After years of delays and cost overruns, Toronto’s Eglinton Crosstown LRT finally opened to the public. This came on the heels of the opening of…
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After Darlington, focus shifts to Pickering Nuclear’s refurbishment
Ontario Power Generation (OPG) says it is now advancing Pickering Nuclear’s refurbishment after receiving the official go-ahead in late 2025. Last November, the Province gave…
Simcoe launches project in Barrie to reduce unsheltered homelessness
The County of Simcoe, in partnership with the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness (CAEH), has launched an innovative 40-unit Bridge Housing project in Barrieo house…
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 breaks ground on new BCIT technology complex
The Government of British Columbia announced that construction has begun on the BCIT trades and technology complex, which will support the training of more students…
2026 BC Transportation Consulting Engineers Awards
ACEC-BC hosted its two-day Transportation Conference in partnership with the BC Ministry of Transportation and Transit and TransLink, which included the BC Transportation Consulting Engineers Awards.…
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…
Hydro One to build new transmission line between Sudbury and Barrie
The Government of Ontario announced it has directed the Ontario Energy Board to designate Hydro One to develop and construct a new priority transmission line…
Government of Canada marks opening of new federal building in Shawinigan
The Government of Canada marked the official opening of the new federal building in Shawinigan. Designed with sustainability in mind, the three-storey building with a total…
Climate-proofing infrastructure could save taxpayers billions every year
Climate change is already wreaking havoc on the country’s aging roads, bridges, storm sewers, and water treatment systems—but new research finds that by investing upfront…
Ontario marks opening of the Eglinton Crosstown LRT – Line 5
The Government of Ontario marked the official opening of the Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit (LRT) in Toronto, with the new transit line beginning operation…
Province announces paving complete on the new Steveston interchange
The Government of British Columbia announced that paving is complete for the new Steveston interchange at Highway 99. “The new Steveston Interchange is designed to…
Ontario Tech expanding on-campus living with plans for new residence
Ontario Tech University broke ground on The Ridge, a new on-campus residence that will welcome students starting in Fall 2027. “Ontario Tech continues to grow as…
Canada’s Mayors ask for federal infrastructure programs to move faster
Canada’s Big City Mayors are asking for federal infrastructure funding to move faster to enable key housing and infrastructure projects to advance this construction season.…
A look back at the North End Wastewater Treatment Plant construction in 2025
2025 was a busy year for the City of Winnipeg at the North End Wastewater Treatment Plant (also known as the North End Water Pollution Control Centre…
Joint USask-City of Saskatoon research explores changing housing landscape
Dr. Scott Bell (PhD) has lived in Saskatoon for more than 25 years. Having watched the city grow for the past quarter century has given…
Build Canada Homes launches RFI on modern methods of construction
Build Canada Homes (BCH) has launched a Request for Information (RFI) to engage Canadian firms specializing in modern methods of construction (MMC)—including modular, panelized, and prefabricated systems.…
Edmonton completes agreement to purchase new LRVs for transit projects
The City of Edmonton has completed its procurement process to purchase high-floor light rail vehicles (LRV) required for the Metro Line Northwest Phase 1 and Capital Line South…
Seneca Polytechnic’s Health and Wellness Centre earns design awards
The new Health and Wellness Centre (HWC) being built at Seneca Polytechnic’s Newnham Campus was recently honoured with a first place award from the Global Architecture & Design…
TTC to begin phased start to service on Line 5 Eglinton LRT
The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) announced it will begin an introductory service period on Line 5 Eglinton starting Sunday, February 8, marking the final step…
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.…
Wasaga Beach receives provincial approval to build town’s first high school
The Town of Wasaga Beach celebrated a major milestone for local students, families, and residents as the Province of Ontario provided an additional $4.5 million…
People Moves: January 2026
All the biggest hires, promotions and appointments in the Canadian public infrastructure sector. Joel Melanson has been appointed Director of Engineering, Design and Construction for…
Darlington Nuclear Refurbishment project completed ahead of schedule
The Government of Ontario announced the completion of construction on the refurbishment of the Darlington Unit 4 nuclear reactor. The unit is now complete and…