Saturday, May 3, 2025
B.C. helps fund new UBC Okanagan student housing
The B.C. Government is providing the University of British Columbia with a loan for a 220-unit, on-campus affordable student housing project at UBC Okanagan, helping…
Western Canada
Manitoba releases planning, zoning, and permitting review recommendations
The Government of Manitoba released the recommendations of the Planning, Zoning and Permitting Review in Manitoba, which outline ways in which processes can be improved.…
RFQ released for new Nanaimo Correctional Centre
The Government of British Columbia has approved $157 million in capital funding for the replacement of Nanaimo Correctional Centre (NCC) will proceed. The result will…
CC&L Infrastructure completes Bremner Trio purchase
Connor, Clark & Lunn Infrastructure (CC&L Infrastructure), Has announced that it has completed its acquisition of a majority interest in Bremner Trio Hydro Corp. and…
Three teams qualify for Valley Line West LRT RFP
The City of Edmonton has shortlisted three teams to participate in the next stage of the procurement process to design, build, supply light rail vehicles,…
Ladrak new president of BC Rapid Transit Company
TransLink has announced the appointment of Michel Ladrak as the new president and general manager of BC Rapid Transit Company (BCRTC). With over 20 years…
Manitoba launches ICIP program
The Government of Manitoba has officially launched the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP), a program that will invest a combined more than $3 billion…
B.C. announces funding for new Langley elementary school
The Government of B.C. is providing $28.7 million to build a 555-seat, K-5 elementary school that will include up to 83 child-care spaces in three…
Breaking ground on the new Tahsis Coast Guard station
The Government of Canada marked the beginning of construction for the new station in Tahsis, one of four new Coast Guard search and rescue stations…
Manitoba announces new health infrastructure investments
The Government of Manitoba has announced continued financial support for capital projects across the health system. “There are hundreds of hospitals and personal care homes…
Canada, Saskatchewan invest in water infrastructure
The Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan have announced funding for three new water and wastewater projects in the province. In Saskatoon, drinking water storage capacity…
Canada invests in Meadow Lake clean energy project
The Government of Canada has announced funding for a major green energy project in Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan. The First Nations-owned Meadow Lake Tribal Council Bioenergy…
SaskPower investing $18.9 million in Regina infrastructure
Work is underway on a number of projects in the Queen City as SaskPower renews its efforts to improve reliability for its Regina customers. “It…
Plan approved for new Mills Memorial Hospital
The business plan for a new state-of-the-art Mills Memorial hospital in Terrace, B.C. has been completed and officially approved on time and on schedule. “This…
Victoria receives funding for resilience infrastructure
The Government of Canada is providing more than $15.3 million for the City of Victoria to make infrastructure improvements that will improve climate resilience in…
Construction begins on new schools in Surrey
Two new Surrey schools – Grandview Heights Secondary and a Douglas-area elementary school – are now under construction and will provide more than 2,100 new…
Canada continues investment in Esquimalt Graving Dock
Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Accessibility, toured the Esquimalt Graving Dock to examine recent upgrades to improve the facility’s infrastructure, health…
Contract awarded for Illecillewaet four-laning project
Emil Anderson Construction has been awarded the contract for a four-laning project on the Trans-Canada Highway in southern British Columbia. The Illecillewaet four-laning project, approximately…
B.C. announces next phase for Massey Crossing project
The British Columbia Government has announced that work to develop options for a long-term solution for the George Massey Crossing is underway and a request for…
B.C. to study fixed-link transit to North Shore
The B.C. government, TransLink, and municipal funding partners will study the technical feasibility of a potential rapid-transit crossing across the Burrard Inlet to the North…
Aida Nciri joins QUEST
Aïda Nciri has joined the QUEST network as the new senior lead for projects & advisory services. “We are thrilled to welcome Aïda to the…
Alberta looks to advance Springbank construction timeline
The Government of Alberta has announced the hiring of Martin Ignasiak to assess opportunities to expedite construction of the $432-million Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir. Ignasiak, a…
Manitoba replacing PTH 59 bridge over the Red River Floodway
The Manitoba government is moving ahead with detailed design work and a public engagement session for a new bridge on PTH 59 North over the…
EA certificate granted for the Pattullo Bridge replacement
An environmental assessment certificate has been granted to the B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure for the $1.377-billion Pattullo Bridge Replacement Project. The ministry proposes…