Saturday, May 3, 2025
Government of British Columbia set to stabilize Ten Mile Slide on Highway 99
Work is set to get underway shortly on a project to stabilize Ten Mile Slide on Highway 99 in British Columbia. This work will improve…
Western Canada
Canada and Saskatchewan announce $75.4 million for highway systems
Ralph Goodale, Canada’s minister of public safety and emergency preparedness, and Greg Ottenbreit, Saskatchewan’s minister of highways and infrastructure, announced more than $75.4 million in…
Moe announces changes to Saskatchewan’s cabinet
Premier Scott Moe announced changes to his cabinet including new Ministers of Government Relations, Highways and Infrastructure, and Rural and Remote Health. Premier Moe also…
Saskatchewan awards contracts for Highway 9 and 10 improvements
The Government of Saskatchewan has announced that Yorkton-based Potzus Paving & Road Maintenance Ltd. has been awarded the contract for safety improvements including passing lanes…
Fundng awarded for 20 B.C. flood mitigation projects
The governments of Canada and British Columbia have announced more than $14.88 million in joint funding to support work on 20 projects in the province…
Canada, Alberta invest in Fort Chipewyan solar project
Amarjeet Sohi, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, announced a $4.5-million investment in a solar energy and energy storage project in Fort Chipewyan, Alberta. The Government…
CIB signs MOU with Lulu Island Energy Company
Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) and Lulu Island Energy Company have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) formalizing their collaboration to develop a…
Peachland Transportation Study results released
The Phase 1 results of the Peachland Transportation Study have been released, identifying three preferred route options that will improve safety and travel times along…
Federal funding for UBC green infrastructure pilot projects
Amarjeet Sohi, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, has announced $5.8 million in funding to the University of British Columbia (UBC) for two green infrastructure pilot…
Canada announces investment in Port of Nanaimo infrastructure
Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, announced an investment of $46.2 million for a project that will increase capacity at the Port of Nanaimo, and move…
Northern Rockies Region receives infrastructure funding
The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality is receiving $10 million to invest in modern, efficient infrastructure that supports the region’s growth into a complete service centre…
Business plan approved for new Cariboo Memorial Hospital
The business plan for a redeveloped and state-of-the-art Cariboo Memorial Hospital in Williams Lake, British Columbia has been completed and officially approved on time and…
Canada investing $102 million in Port of Vancouver improvements
Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, announced a major investment of $102 million for five projects that will increase efficiency at the Port of Vancouver and…
Agreement reached for new Calgary event centre
The City of Calgary, Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation, and the Calgary Exhibition and Stampede Limited have confirmed that they have agreed to fundamental terms…
Canada, B.C. invest in Highway 7 expansion
The governments of Canada and British Columbia have announced important upgrades to Highway 7 (Lougheed Hwy) between the communities of Maple Ridge and Mission. The…
$79 million for new buses in B.C.
The federal and provincial governments have announced more than $79 million in joint funding to purchase 118 new buses for use in Victoria and communities…
RFP issued for design and architectural services for UVic engineering project
The University of Victoria has issued a public request for proposals (RFP) to create new space for engineering students, faculty, and staff. Though funding still…
Business case analysis released for B.C.-to-Oregon high speed rail
British Columbia’s Minister of Jobs, Trade and Technology Bruce Ralston has issued the following statement on the release of the Ultra-High-Speed Ground Transportation Business Case…
Desjardins Group investing in Cypress Wind Project
The Desjardins Group Pension Plan (DGPP) has committed to acquire, upon completion of construction and upon certain other terms and conditions, a portion of EDF…
Expanded Surrey courthouse set to open
A $33.5-million expansion to the Surrey Courthouse has added new courtrooms and other features to further support access to justice in the rapidly growing lower…
New wastewater treatment centre coming to Lloydminster
The governments of Canada, Alberta, and Saskatchewan have announced funding for a new mechanical wastewater treatment facility in the Border City. “Construction of a new…
Three teams qualify for Broadway subway project RFP
The Government of British Columbia has invited three pre-qualified bidding teams to participate in the request for proposals (RFP) stage to design, build and finance…
Alberta officially cancels Edmonton Clinical Laboratory Hub project
The Government of Alberta, under Premier Jason Kenney, has officially announced its cancellation of the Edmonton Clinical Laboratory Hub project. “We’re standing by our commitment…
New schools to be built in Langford
Two new schools in the fast-growing community of Langford will give kids modern, inspiring places to learn while reducing crowding at nearby schools. “Schools are…