Thursday, May 1, 2025
CN investing in B.C. rail infrastructure
CN plans to invest approximately $340 million across British Columbia in 2018 to expand and strengthen the Company’s rail network throughout the province. “We are…
Western Canada
Canada, Manitoba sign bilateral infrastructure agreement
The governments of Canada and Manitoba have announced the signing of a bilateral agreement that will provide more than $1.1 billion in federal funding through…
Alberta updates OHS laws
For the first time in more than 40 years, Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) laws have been comprehensively reviewed and updated. “After many months…
Finalists named for Smart Cities Challenge
Minister of Infrastructure and Communities Amarjeet Sohi has announced the 20 finalists of the Smart Cities Challenge. The announcement was made at the Federation of…
Vancouver releases 2019-2022 capital plan
The City of Vancouver’s draft 2019-2022 Capital Plan, which will be presented to City Council on June 5, proposes $2.6 billion in capital investments to…
B.C. introduces $243-million Environmental Quality program
On May 31, 2018, the Government of British Columbia will open the application process for local governments and First Nations for the new Environmental Quality…
Energy efficient upgrades coming to Tsuut’ina Nation sportsplex
The Government of Alberta has partnered with Tsuut’ina Nation to lower power bills at the community’s sportsplex while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing energy…
Canada invests in Samson Cree Nation wastewater facility
Jane Philpott, Minister of Indigenous Services, alongside Vernon Saddleback, Chief of Samson Cree Nation, took part in a sod-turning ceremony in Samson Cree Nation to…
Progress made on Springbank Off-stream Reservoir project
The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA) has informed the Government of Alberta that the project conforms to the agency’s guidelines. While the province awaits final…
Governments announce funding for Milner Library
The governments of Canada and Alberta have announced $4 million in joint federal-provincial funding for the revitalization of the Stanley A. Milner Library in downtown…
Canada investing in Port of Vancouver infrastructure
The Government of Canada has announced a $55.8 million investment for four projects led by the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority that will help local businesses…
Canada investing in Ashcroft Terminal improvements
The Government of Canada has announced a $9.2 million investment for a project at Ashcroft Terminal in British Columbia that will help local businesses compete…
Saskatchewan’s 2018 highway construction season underway
The 2018 highway construction season in Saskatchewan will focus on improving safety on the provincial highway system as a result of a number of passing…
Saskatchewan investing in geothermal energy
The Government of Saskatchewan has provided $175,000 to DEEP Earth Energy Production Corporation (DEEP) to establish a geothermal power demonstration plant in southern Saskatchewan. The…
Manitoba legislation would remove worker restrictions from public-funded projects
The Government of Manitoba has introduced proposed legislation that would respect workers’ freedom to organize as they choose on publicly funded construction projects. “From day…
Microsoft contributes to HSR corridor study
British Columbia’s Minister of Jobs, Trade, and Technology Bruce Ralston has issued a statement in response to Microsoft’s contribution to an in-depth study into a…
B.C. Government grants new authority to TransLink
In response to a request from the Mayors’ Council on Regional Transportation, the Government of British Columbia has introduced legislation to give TransLink the authority…
Water Security Agency making record investment
In 2018-19, the Water Security Agency (WSA) in Saskatchewan plans to invest an all-time record $43.6 million in its water management infrastructure, ensuring its 69…
TransLink announces details of its Phase 2 Investment Plan
TransLink has released details of the $7.3 billion investment in Metro Vancouver’s transit and transportation system through the Phase 2 Investment Plan. This historic level…
Southern Interior undergoing significant surfacing work in 2018
A resurfacing project on Highway 5 near Barriere is now underway, marking the beginning of a busy season of resurfacing in the southern Interior region,…
Progress continues on Lethbridge Destination Project
Science students in southern Alberta are getting closer to benefiting from new labs and learning spaces at the University of Lethbridge’s Destination Project, as construction…
Highway 1 work begins west of Golden
Construction has begun on a project to improve safety and increase capacity by expanding the Trans-Canada Highway to four lanes, between Donald and Forde Station…
Fort McMurray continuing care centre breaks ground
Construction is underway on the $110-million Willow Square Continuing Care Centre in Fort McMurray, which will create 108 spaces with room to expand as the…
Timeline announced to build new school in Brandon
Premier Brian Pallister has unveiled additional details about the new kindergarten to Grade 8 school in southeast Brandon during a visit to the new school…