Sunday, May 4, 2025
New chair appointed for WorkSafeBC
Jeff Parr, a former deputy minister in multiple provincial governments, recently assumed the role of chair for the board of directors of WorkSafeBC, following a…
Western Canada
Infrastructure funds for cultural venues in B.C.
To help improve spaces for artists and cultural activities, organizations can receive support through British Columbia’s new $2-million Arts Infrastructure Program. “Arts and culture venues…
New clean energy funds for First Nations communities
Six First Nations communities are receiving $1.15 million for clean energy projects as part of a funding partnership between the Government of British Columbia, the…
Construction underway for crucial highway corridor in B.C.
Crews have started construction for a new four-way, signalized intersection at Highway 97 and Swanson Lumber Road (259 Road), southeast of Fort St. John. “This…
COVID-19 funding for First Nations colleges in Alberta
The Alberta government is providing new funds to help First Nations colleges overcome obstacles to ensure students benefit from online course delivery. The government will…
New infrastructure projects announced for Camrose
The government of Alberta is investing more than $15 million in a new elementary school for the City of Camrose, and almost $12 million for…
Moose Jaw Municipal Airport receives support for expansion
The Government of Canada is investing $1.2 million to expand and rehabilitate the Moose Jaw Municipal Airport through the Rural and Northern Communities Infrastructure Stream…
Alberta joins small-scale nuclear energy initiative
The province of Alberta has announced that it will enter into an agreement with three other provinces to explore emerging, small-scale nuclear technology that could…
Funding for renewal at Hinton Training Centre
Work will commence shortly on $3.8 million in updates to maintain the Hinton Training Centre, a world-class facility in Hinton, Alberta that develops and delivers…
Leigh Road Highway 1 upgrades ahead of schedule
People in the West Shore on Vancouver Island will soon have safer driving conditions as upgrades to Highway 1 from Leigh Road to the West…
B.C. invests in new housing for University of Victoria students
Nearly 800 University of Victoria (UVic) students will be able to find accommodations on campus thanks to the construction of new housing. “Today, we are…
Alberta improves campus efficiency at Keyano College
New funding will allow Keyano College in Fort McMurray, Alberta to reroute data wires, while also ensuring the entire campus is in compliance with building…
Infrastructure renewal funds for Alberta’s Red Deer College
The Government of Alberta is providing Red Deer College an additional $5 million for capital maintenance and renewal, creating several new jobs in the community.…
Preferred proponent selected for Vancouver subway project
Following a competitive procurement process, a preferred proponent team has been selected to design, build and partially finance the Broadway Subway Project in Vancouver. The…
Infrastructure investment and record demand for SaskEnergy
The Government of Saskatchewan recently announced that infrastructure investment and record demand have lead to a successful period for SaskEnergy in 2019-2020. Demand from industrial…
Funding boost for unemployed apprentices in Alberta
New financial support has been announced to help approximately 3,300 unemployed apprenticeships continue their training in Alberta. Eligible skilled trade apprentices under the Apprentice Training…
Saskatchewan improving more than 100 rural bridges
The Government of Saskatchewan is partnering with the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) and the federal government to replace 100 bridges over the next…
New support for asset management in Alberta
The Government of Canada is investing in three new projects in Alberta communities through the Municipal Asset Management Program (MAMP), which is delivered by the…
Bridge replacement near Dawson Creek complete
The new Rolla Road bridge and road realignment near Dawson Creek in British Columbia is complete, helping to maintain safe and efficient travel for people…
Olds College receives funding for expansion, revitalization
The Government of Alberta is investing more than $21 million in capital maintenance and renewal funding at Olds College. Government will spend $6.21 million to…
University of Lethbridge receives funding for energy systems upgrade
The Government of Alberta has announced funding to support energy infrastructure initiatives at the University of Lethbridge The district heating and cooling centre is located…
B.C. introduces new funding for the electric vehicle sector
B.C. companies that are developing new technologies in the electric vehicle (EV) sector can apply for $4.18 million in new funding under the CleanBC Advanced…
Alberta invests in Terwillegar Drive expansion
Alberta is investing up to $120 million to complete the expansion of Terwillegar Drive and upgrade other road infrastructure projects in southwest Edmonton. The work…
Manitoba Hydro to decommission Selkirk generating station
After 60 years of operation and with abundant renewable hydro-electric power, Manitoba Hydro’s thermal Selkirk Generating Station is being taken out of service. Maintained as…