Saturday, May 24, 2025
Second hospital, new cancer centre breaks ground in Surrey
The Province of British Columbia broke ground on a new second hospital in Surrey and new cancer centre. “Surrey has been experiencing tremendous growth and people…
Western Canada
Saskatchewan First Nation to begin construction on multi-purpose health facility
The Saulteaux Pelly Agency Health Alliance (SPAHA) broke ground on a new multi-purpose health care facility on the Keeseekoose First Nation. The SPAHA facility will…
Downtown flood protection improvements complete in Calgary’s Eau Claire area
With the completion of the Downtown Flood Barrier and Eau Claire Promenade, the City of Calgary’s downtown communities are now protected by a continuous flood…
City of Courtenay, B.C. unveils pavement-scanning vehicle
If you happen to spot a Ghostbusters-like van loaded with strange-looking boxes, lights, and antennas driving through Courtenay over the coming weeks, don’t be alarmed…
Canada invests nearly $150M for new rental homes in Vancouver
The Government of Canada announced nearly $150 million in fully repayable low-interest loans through the Rental Construction Financing Initiative (RCFi) to build more than 364…
City of Vancouver opens first carbon-zero firehall in Canada
The City of Vancouver announced that Canada’s first ever zero-carbon firehall is providing essential fire and rescue services, while showcasing a design approach that is…
Team selected to construct Regina General Hospital parkade project
The Government of Saskatchewan announced that Link Developments Ltd. has been selected as the team that will construct and maintain the new Regina General Hospital…
New pedestrian bridge in Edmonton connects people, places and communities
The City of Edmonton announced that the new 170 Street pedestrian bridge, located midway between 87 Avenue and 90 Avenue, is now open, offering a…
Edmonton starts construction on Lewis Farms Facility and Park
The City of Edmonton announced that construction has started on the Lewis Farms Facility and Park — a new facility and community hub where Edmontonians…
Edmonton’s newest fire station and first net-zero energy facility opens
The City of Edmonton welcomed residents from the Windermere community into the city’s 31st fire station and its first net-zero energy building. “The new Windermere…
British Columbia reopens West Fraser Road after washout in 2018
The government of British Columbia announced that people in the Quesnel area can now travel a recently completed new section of West Fraser Road after…
CIB lends $15M towards infrastructure upgrades at Enoch Cree Nation reserve
The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) is providing a $15 million loan to support the Enoch Cree Nation Arena Road Rebuild Project in partnership with Enoch…
City of Airdrie breaks ground on the new multi-use facility and library
The City of Airdrie announced that construction has begun on a new multi-use facility and library. “This is a significant step towards providing our residents…
Health care services expanded in Calgary with Peter Lougheed Centre redevelopment
The Government of Alberta announced that Phase 1 of Calgary’s Peter Lougheed Centre redevelopment has been completed. “The redeveloped emergency department at the Peter Lougheed…
Alberta investing $335M to extend lifespan of provincial highways
The Government of Alberta is investing $335 million for paving and overlay projects to extend the lifespan of the province’s highways and reduce the need…
Canada announces $74M for Small Modular Reactor (SMR) development in Saskatchewan
The Government of Canada announced it has approved up to $74 million in federal funding for small modular reactor (SMR) development in Saskatchewan, led by…
B.C. announces funding for Cariboo Road Recovery Projects
The Government of British Columbia announced that the Cariboo region will benefit from improved highway safety and reliability with two restoration projects that will stabilize…
Capilano University acquires Squamish campus property for $63.2M
Capilano University (CapU) announced it has reached an agreement with Primacorp Ventures and purchased its 18-acre purpose-built campus property in Squamish, B.C. The purchase is…
Compact C02 pilot capture system installed at Alberta cement plant
Heidelberg Materials announced that Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has delivered and installed a compact CO2 pilot capture system “CO2MPACT” at its cement plant in Edmonton, Alta.…
Comox Valley awarded funding for Green Shores Demonstration Project
The Comox Valley Regional District, in partnership with the Stewardship Centre for BC and K’ómoks Guardian Watchmen, have been awarded a grant worth over $1.1…
Summerland receives grant for the construction of the Isintok Dam spillway upgrade project
The District of Summerland announced it has been awarded a grant from the Province of British Columbia’s Community Emergency Preparedness Fund – Disaster Risk Reduction…
Landmark Indigenous housing project breaks ground in Vancouver
The Government of British Columbia announced construction is underway on an Indigenous-led and focused development in Vancouver that will bring nearly 170 mixed-use homes and…
Carpenters’ Regional Council trains Indigenous tradespeople for local project
The British Columbia Regional Council of Carpenters (BCRCC) recently held a four-week Introduction to Carpentry and Formwork program for six Indigenous tradespeople to give them…
Canada and B.C. invest in water infrastructure improvements on Bowen Island
The governments of Canada and British Columbia announced a joint investment of more than $2.1 million to improve drinking water infrastructure on Bowen Island. This…