Friday, May 23, 2025
Contract awarded for Second Narrows Water Supply Tunnel
Metro Vancouver (Greater Vancouver Water District) has awarded a $267 million contract for the Second Narrows Water Supply Tunnel project in British Columbia to a…
Western Canada
Manitoba to sell renewable energy to Saskatchewan
Manitoba Hydro is in the process of finalizing a deal that would see it sell 215 megawatts of hydroelectricity to SaskPower. “Manitoba is Canada’s greenest…
Saskatchewan overpasses completed ahead of schedule
The Government of Saskatchewan has announced that the overpass project at Martensville and Warman will open to traffic this fall, nearly one year ahead of…
Manitoba infrastructure minister receives new mandate
Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister has issued new mandate letters to each of his cabinet ministers, outlining his renewed priorities for each portfolio. “Cabinet ministers are…
Manitoba voters call for increased infrastructure spending
Infrastructure had a significant impact on the election campaign in Manitoba, as voters continue to encourage its leaders to increase spending to shrink a growing…
Next phase of work to begin on Alex Fraser Bridge
Choke points for people travelling across the Fraser River will be significantly reduced with the next round of work starting on the Alex Fraser Bridge…
Manitoba implementing procurement modernization strategy
Manitoba’s Finance Minister Scott Fielding has announced that PricewaterhouseCoopers Canada (PwC) will assist the Manitoba government in developing and implementing a procurement modernization strategy to…
TransLink looks to increase Parking Rights Tax
Proposed changes to the Parking Rights Tax will help TransLink fund major transit and transportation improvements to keep people and goods moving quickly, safely and…
New faces take over in B.C.
With so many incumbent mayors choosing not to run, the British Columbia municipal election was bound to bring some new faces to leadership positions throughout…
New faces take over in B.C.
With so many incumbent mayors choosing not to run, the British Columbia municipal election was bound to bring some new faces to leadership positions throughout…
Manitoba to review Bipole III, Keeyask projects
Manitoba government Crown Services Minister Colleen Mayer has announced the appointment of Gordon Campbell to conduct an economic review of the development of two major…
Saskatchewan announces fall transportation tender plan
The Government of Saskatchewan has released its fall tender package for its provincial highway network, projects that will be worked on during the 2019 construction…
Regina Bypass reaches 90 per cent completion
The largest transportation project in Saskatchewan’s history, the Regina Bypass, is approximately 90 per cent complete. “The Regina Bypass is on schedule and the remaining…
Governments invest in Buffalo Pound Water Treatment Plant
The governments of Canada and Saskatchewan announced more than $20 million in federal-provincial funding to upgrade electrical systems at the Buffalo Pound Water Treatment Plant.…
Governments invest in Buffalo Pound Water Treatment Plant
The governments of Canada and Saskatchewan announced more than $20 million in federal-provincial funding to upgrade electrical systems at the Buffalo Pound Water Treatment Plant.…
Alberta provides funding for new neurosciences ICU
Minister of Health Sarah Hoffman joined Alberta Health Services (AHS) and the University Hospital Foundation to announce new funding support for a new neurosciences intensive…
Dr. Victoria Lee named new Fraser Health CEO
The board of Fraser Health has confirmed the appointment of Dr. Victoria Lee as president and chief executive officer for Fraser Health. “Dr. Lee has…
Saskatchewan signs bilateral infrastructure agreement
The Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan announced the signing of a bilateral agreement that will provide more than $896 million in federal funding through the…
CC&L Infrastructure acquires majority interest in two hydro projects
Connor, Clark & Lunn Infrastructure (CC&L Infrastructure) announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Greengen Holdings Ltd. (Greengen) and Sts’ailes Energy Development…
Alberta releases RFP for solar energy projects
The Government of Alberta is seeking proposals for large-scale solar energy providers to meet more than half of its green power needs. A Request for…
Progress made on Melville water treatment plant
Progress continues on Melville’s new water infrastructure project, which will serve about 6,000 people in the area when fully operational. Construction is underway on a…
EllisDon, Kinetic partnering on UVic project
EllisDon Corporation and Kinetic Construction announced they have been selected to provide Construction Management Services for the $135 million New Student Housing and Dining Facility…
B.C. sets tougher road maintenance standards
New maintenance contracts have been awarded for two service areas in the Southern Interior, contracts, which include tougher standards for clearing roadways and communicating with…
Royal Columbian Hospital revitalization moves to Phase 2
The British Columbia government is moving forward with the next phase of a massive expansion of Royal Columbian Hospital (RCH) in New Westminster. This new…