Thursday, May 1, 2025
Quebec port expansion project attracts more support
The Québec Port Authority recently announced the signing of memorandums of understanding with seven major partners from the transportation and research sectors to advance the…
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Ottawa commits $50 million to northern BC infrastructure
New investments in community infrastructure by the governments of Canada and British Columbia will benefit Northern communities while also supporting economic recovery from the COVID-19…
Additional funds announced for transportation in Ontario
The Ontario government is providing an additional $10 million in funding for the Connecting Links program. The funding is part of Ontario’s Action Plan: Responding to…
Manitoba investing more than $358 million in health-care projects
The Manitoba government is investing more than $358 million in capital projects throughout the province to ensure safe, reliable care at health-care facilities. “Our government…
Guelph gets funds for transit accessibility improvements
Guelph’s MP Lloyd Longfield and MPP Stephen Crawford, parliamentary assistant to the Minister of Infrastructure, recently announced that the City of Guelph is receiving two…
Construction of Alberta’s Grande Prairie Regional Hospital is complete
The construction of the $850 million Grande Prairie Regional Hospital is now complete. Once operational, the 63,272-square metre hospital will have 240 patient beds and provide…
ReNew Canada returns to cleanups and other volunteer efforts
With the COVID-19 crisis reinvigorating the spirit of teamwork and stewardship across the country, the team at ReNew Canada and parent company Actual Media is…
U of T building one of largest energy efficient residences in North America
The University of Toronto Scarborough Campus (UTSC) is building a 750-bed Passive House Student Residence which aims to become one of the largest passive house…
CMLC announces team to develop new event centre
The Calgary Municipal Land Corporation (CMLC) has announced the team that will develop a dynamic new sports and cultural event centre for the City of…
Alberta initiates survey to develop Infrastructure Act and strategic plan
The Government of Alberta is seeking input from Albertans to help develop strategies for infrastructure spending and long-term planning. Responses from an online survey will…
FCM releases guide to help modify city streets during pandemic
As urban cores across the country continue responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) released a new guide to help modify…
Gordie Howe Bridge team funds community initiatives
The Gordie Howe International Bridge team is distributing funds from its Community Benefits Plan to support nine projects – six in Windsor and three in…
Regina investing into improvements for traffic flow and safety
The City of Regina is investing over $4 million in infrastructure with the Dewdney Avenue Twinning Project, which will enhance traffic flow and safety for…
Infrastructure grants for transportation and water announced in Alberta
The Government of Alberta has awarded $200 million in grants to municipalities across the province to upgrade local bridges, roads and community airports and make…
Calgary to proceed with construction of $5.5 billion Green Line
Calgary City Council voted in favour of the $5.5 billion Green Line project on June 16, 2020. The North-South Light Rail Transit (LRT) line will…
Ottawa seeks contractors for new landmark facility
The City of Ottawa has released a request for qualification (RFQ) for general contractors to pre-qualify for work on the new Ottawa Public Library-Library and…
FCM and ICLEI report on municipal projects to reduce GHG emissions
The 2019 National Measures Report showcases how members of the Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) program are committed to climate action at the local level,…
Brampton announces plans to construct large electric bus transit facility
Brampton City Council recently approved plans for Brampton Transit’s fully electric transit maintenance and storage facility. Brampton Transit’s third facility will be one of the…
Manitoba announces $500 million in infrastructure investments
The Manitoba government is making a number of investments to improve provincial infrastructure through the $500-million Manitoba Restart Program. “As Manitoba is now in a…
Calgary Stampede unveils design for expansion of BMO Convention Centre
The Calgary Stampede and Calgary Municipal Land Corporation (CMLC) have unveiled the design for the expansion of the BMO Convention Centre. Valued at $500 million,…
Renewal contract awarded for Saskatchewan water treatment plant
Buffalo Pound Water Treatment Plant Corporation recently announced that Canadian contractors Graham Infrastructure Inc. and Aecon Water Infrastructure Inc. have been awarded a contract for…
Construction underway on U of T’s landmark revitalization project
Construction work is now underway on the University of Toronto (U of T) Landmark Project, which will revitalize the historic core of the St. George…
Alberta and Canada Infrastructure Bank sign MOU for the Calgary-Banff rail project
The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) and the Government of Alberta’s Ministry of Transportation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to complete studies and due diligence…
SaskPower logistics warehouse complex to boost efficiency
SaskPower has approved construction of its Logistics Warehouse Complex project to proceed at its Global Transportation Hub. The facility is part of a long-term strategy…