Sunday, May 4, 2025
Bridge replacement project will reopen crossing in Quick, B.C.
The Government of British Columbia announced that the Quick bridge will receive a new superstructure, bringing a safe and reliable crossing back to the area.…
Western Canada
CIB achieves financial close on $175M Lulu Island District Energy Project
The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB), Lulu Island Energy Company (LIEC) and Corix Infrastructure Inc. (Corix) announced they have achieved financial close on a district energy…
Construction of bridge over Red River Floodway to be finished ahead of schedule
The Government of Manitoba announced that construction on the replacement bridge on Provincial Trunk Highway (PTH) 59 over the Red River Floodway will be completed…
Construction begins on $24M consolidated school in Saskatchewan
The Government of Saskatchewan announced the official beginning of construction on a new school that will replace and consolidate Carrot River Elementary and Carrot River…
Edmonton solar farm to help power water treatment plant
The City of Edmonton and EPCOR announced that the kisikaw pisim solar farm is now in operation – generating renewable electricity to help power the…
Planned expansion of Selkirk Regional Health Centre moving forward
The Government of Manitoba announced that construction is underway on a planned expansion of Selkirk Regional Health Centre. “Today’s announcement is another step forward in…
WSP to support Canadian Pacific Railway’s hydrogen locomotive program
WSP in Canada (WSP) announced it has been awarded the detailed design for two hydrogen production and refueling facilities in Alberta. The facilities, located in…
B.C. helps to fund new drinking water system for Abbotsford
The City of Abbotsford announced that the province is providing $62 million to build a new well and water-treatment system to ensure a reliable, resilient…
CMLC selects construction manager for the Arts Commons Transformation project
The Calgary Municipal Land Corporation (CMLC) announced the selection of EllisDon as the construction manager for the Arts Commons Transformation (ACT)—a major city-building initiative that…
B.C. invests in high-speed rail study to link major Pacific Northwest cities
The Province of British Columbia announced it is supporting the feasibility of a high-speed rail service connecting Vancouver, Seattle and Portland with a $300,000 investment…
B.C. communities to benefit from active transportation infrastructure funding
The government of British Columbia announced that people in communities throughout the province will have more opportunities to choose walking, biking and other sustainable travel…
New regional wastewater treatment facility for four Manitoba communities
The governments of Canada and Manitoba announced more than $39 million in funding for the construction of a regional mechanical wastewater treatment facility and collection…
City of Surrey breaks ground on construction of new athletics centre
The City of Surrey, B.C. announced it has begun construction of a new outdoor athletics centre planned at Bear Creek Park in Newton. Once complete,…
New investments for net-zero RCMP building in British Columbia
Natural Resources Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) announced an $11.5-million investment through the Green Municipal Fund (GMF) for the construction of a…
Metro Vancouver opens new Central Surrey Recycling and Waste Centre
Metro Vancouver’s new Central Surrey Recycling and Waste Centre opened on September 9, and will make recycling and waste management more convenient for residents, reducing travel…
Banff officially opens new pedestrian bridge over the Bow River
The Town of Banff announced that the Nancy Pauw Bridge officially opened, creating a new crossing over the Bow River that will help reduce vehicle…
Saskatchewan invests $13M in provincial park infrastructure improvements
The Government of Saskatchewan is investing more than $13 million in provincial park facility and infrastructure improvements in 2022-23. “Our campers and day-users are always…
Edmonton approves new affordable housing, eclipses four-year targets
With the approval of grants for 258 new units of affordable housing, the City of Edmonton announced it has surpassed its four-year affordable housing targets.…
Construction starts on new gymnasium for Peace River, B.C. school
Students at Upper Halfway school in the Peace River School District are a step closer to having a gymnasium of their own. “A great school…
Construction wraps up on 11 new schools in Alberta
The Government of Alberta announced the completion of 11 new schools across the province, creating learning spaces for more than 7,100 students. “Alberta’s Recovery Plan…
Manitoba committing $70M for upgrades to Provincial Road 227
As part of ongoing strategic infrastructure investments to the provincial highway network, the Manitoba government is committing almost $70 million for upgrades to Provincial Road…
Maliview Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade Project receives funding
The Capital Regional District (CRD) announced it will receive funding through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program – Rural and Northern Communities Program. The $1,989,000…
City of Quesnel to be part of first lignin asphalt trial in B.C.
The City of Quesnel will be the first location in British Columbia to trial a new lignin-based asphalt on Neighbour Road in South Quesnel. Bitumen…
B.C. announces upgrades to ferry terminals for Kootenay Lake travel
The Government of British Columbia announced that Kootenay Lake ferry users are now enjoying improved amenities, more parking and better access at the province’s Balfour…