Tuesday, August 5, 2025
City of Prince Rupert marks final step in completion of Woodworth Dam
The City of Prince Rupert announced that all of the works to replace the Woodworth Dam are now complete – and the City has returned…
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Investment to upgrade municipal infrastructure in Moncton’s downtown core
The governments of Canada and New Brunswick, along with the City of Moncton announced a joint investment of more than $36.3 million to upgrade Moncton’s…
DEWALT and Humber College provide access to skilled trades training
Humber College announced it has received a donation from DEWALT to support students training to enter a career in the skilled trades. The gift will…
Infrastructure Ontario awards contract for $3.6B South Niagara Hospital project
Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and Niagara Health announced that they have awarded a fixed price contract to EllisDon Infrastructure Healthcare (EDIH) to design, build, finance and…
Alberta First Nation celebrates opening of new waste transfer station
Frog Lake First Nation, located 207 km east of Edmonton, celebrated the grand opening of the community’s new waste transfer station. Expected to be fully…
Prince Edward Island breaks ground on clean tech park
The Government of Prince Edward Island announced that work has begun on the future Georgetown Clean Tech Park. The Georgetown Clean Tech Park will be…
Canada launches process to qualify candidates to build High Frequency Rail project
The Government of Canada announced a major step in the procurement process for the High Frequency Rail project: the launch of the Request for Qualifications…
Saskatchewan selects three teams for second stage of procurement for LTC centre
The Government of Saskatchewan announced that three teams are moving forward to the second stage of procurement for the new La Ronge Long-Term Care Centre.…
PSPC announces contract to modernize Veterans Affairs Canada building in PEI
Public Services and Procurement Canada announced that the Government of Canada has awarded a contract worth more than $98 million (including taxes) to EllisDon Corporation…
New president elected, industry leaders lauded at ORBA annual convention
The Ontario Road Builders’ Association (ORBA) announced that Mario Villeneuve has been elected as president at the association’s 96th Annual Convention and AGM. In his inaugural…
B.C. announces 74 active transportation grants around the province
The Government of British Columbia announced 74 local and First-Nations-led projects to help plan and build safe, inclusive active transportation connections are moving forward in communities…
City of New Westminster receives funding for Queensborough dike rehabilitation
The City of New Westminster announced it will receive $800,000 from the provincial government’s Community Emergency Preparedness Fund (CEPF), administered by the Union of BC…
Study demonstrates contributions of zero-carbon, net-positive energy buildings
A new study out of the University of Waterloo analyzes data-driven improvements in Canada’s first zero-carbon, net-positive energy building showing how they play a vital role…
Funding for energy upgrades at Cape Breton public housing units
The governments of Canada and Nova Scotia announced that more than 200 public housing units in Cape Breton Regional Municipality will receive energy efficiency improvements.…
Governments support energy efficiency project in the Town of Stephenville, NL
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador announced cost-shared funding of over $670,000 for an efficiency and fuel switching project for the Town of Stephenville through…
Ontario Power Generation to locate new corporate headquarters in Oshawa
Ontario Power Generation (OPG) has announced it will establish a new corporate headquarters in the City of Oshawa. OPG has entered into an Agreement of…
Province of Alberta funding upgrades to Edmonton’s Citadel Theatre
The Alberta Government announced it is investing in upgrades to Edmonton’s Citadel Theatre, a performing arts hub and an important partner in Alberta’s vibrant arts…
Summerland, B.C. receives grant for Isintok Dam Spillway Upgrade project
The District of Summerland was awarded a grant from the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund – Disaster Risk Reduction – Climate Adaption funding stream in the…
University of Toronto selects Westbank as development partner for The Gateway
The University of Toronto announced it has chosen Westbank to design and build its innovative Site 1: The Gateway project. The Gateway project will create significant housing for faculty,…
The Schulich Foundation launches Canada’s largest skilled trade scholarship program
The Schulich Foundation announced Schulich Builders, a scholarship program dedicated to students pursuing a career in the skilled trades. In its first year of operation,…
B.C. invests in flood resilience for Sqwá First Nation, Shxwhá:y Village, Chilliwack
The Government of British Columbia announced that people in Sqwá First Nation, Shxwhá:y Village and Chilliwack will be better protected from flooding with shoreline stabilization…
Ontario announces partnership to build Canada’s largest battery storage project
The governments of Canada and Ontario announced the building of the largest battery storage project in the country. The 250-megawatt (MW) Oneida Energy storage project…
B.C. to help municipalities with $1-billion Growing Communities Fund
The Government of British Columbia announced $1 billion in new grants will be going to local governments to help build community infrastructure and amenities to…
Construction of new Regina Urgent Care Centre now 50% complete
The Government of Saskatchewan announced that Regina’s new Urgent Care Centre (UCC) at 1320 Albert Street has reached a new milestone with construction 50 per…