Saturday, May 24, 2025
Highway 11/17 upgrade project breaks ground in B.C.
Construction is about to get underway on the Highway 91/17 upgrade project in British Columbia’s Lower Mainland. The project includes a combination of safety and…
Western Canada
Key approval reached for Canmore flood mitigation project
The Government of Alberta has approved a new flood mitigation project for Canmore that will help ensure public safety and lower the risk of flood…
Pattullo Bridge Replacement Project reaches financial close
Fraser Crossing Partners, a 50/50 joint venture between Acciona and Aecon, has reached financial close on the Pattullo Bridge Replacement Project in British Columbia. The…
New program building skilled trades opportunities for B.C.’s Indigenous communities
More than 475 people in Indigenous communities throughout British Columbia are gaining skills to succeed in high-opportunity trades careers, with six new two-year training programs.…
B.C. training program helping women secure roadbuilding jobs
Women in the Lower Mainland will get training and work experience in the road-building industry, giving them opportunities for job success and improved lives, thanks…
Permit advances Fort Nelson geothermal project
The Government of British Columbia has awarded a permit to the Fort Nelson First Nation to advance a geothermal energy project with the potential to…
CRD awards contract for Trent Forcemain
The Capital Regional District (CRD) has awarded a $6.8-million contract to Jacob Bros Construction to construct the Trent Forcemain. Jacob Bros was selected by the…
Hatch enters partnership on Fusion Demonstration Plant
General Fusion has announced that it has entered into an industrial partnership with Hatch Ltd. (Hatch) to bring power plant engineering and other expertise to…
TransLink launches RapidBus service
TransLink has launched its new RapidBus service in the Greater Vancouver Area, improving bus service frequency and reliability where demand is greatest. The significant increases…
Proponent named for Pattullo Bridge replacement
Fraser Crossing Partners has been named as the successful proponent for the $1.377-billion Pattullo Bridge replacement project in British Columbia. Fraser Crossing Partners consists of:…
Saskatchewan opens applications for ICIP funding
Municipalities and other eligible Saskatchewan recipients can begin submitting detailed project applications for two funding streams under the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP). This…
B.C. awards Highway 91/17 project contract
The Government of British Columbia has awarded a fixed-price contract to design and build the Highway 91/17 Upgrade Project. These upgrades will improve travel time…
Proponents named for Kicking Horse Canyon Phase 4 RFP
The Government of British Columbia has selected three pre-qualified teams to participate in the request for proposals (RFP) stage to design and construct Phase 4…
Planning underway for second hospital in Surrey
Following the purchase of the site for a new, state-of-the-art facility, the project is moving to the business-planning phase. Surrey’s new hospital will be built…
Three premiers join to pursue small modular nuclear technology
Three provincial premiers are committing to the development of small modular nuclear reactors are part of the solution to reduce emissions. Ontario Premier Doug Ford,…
Winnipeg releases its Infrastructure Plan
The City of Winnipeg has released its Infrastructure Plan, presenting a 10-year outlook of the City’s capital priorities in support of the development of a…
B.C. announces changes to its building code
The Government of British Columbia has announced updates to the B.C. Building and Plumbing Code (B.C. Building Code), aimed at supporting innovative construction methods to…
Design work underway at HSC Winnipeg
Work has started on the design of a new, 28-bed acute stroke unit at Health Sciences Centre Winnipeg. “Centralized stroke units can reduce the harm…
Premier Moe unveils 2030 Growth Plan for Saskatchewan
Premier Scott Moe released Saskatchewan’s Growth Plan: the Next Decade of Growth 2020-2030. The plan is a roadmap for building a stronger Saskatchewan. “Our province has…
B.C. looking at long-term solution for Taylor Bridge
The Government of B.C. is moving forward with plans to find long-term solutions for Taylor Bridge in the province’s northeast. “People expect a safe and…
Agreement reached to expand Highway 1 in Alberta
The Government of Alberta has reached an agreement with the Stoney Nakoda First Nation for the acquisition of lands that will allow for the expansion…
Alberta outlines transportation investment priorities
The Government of Alberta has outlined the transportation investments it committed in Budget 2019. This investment includes $2.9 billion for new road and bridge projects…
B.C. studying Highway 1 corridor near Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal
A long-term plan is under development for the section of Highway 1 between Lynn Valley Road and the Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal in West Vancouver.…
New schools to be built in Alberta
As part of its Budget 2019 capital plan, 15 new schools, including brand new high schools in Calgary, Edmonton, Leduc, Blackfalds, and Langdon, are being…