Monday, March 30, 2026
BC Hydro repurposing Site C worker camp for North Coast Transmission Line project
BC Hydro announced it is giving the Site C worker accommodation facility a new role by repurposing it to support the construction of the North…
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Feds announced $3B in defence-related investments across Atlantic Canada
While announcing more than $3 billion in infrastructure and defence-related investments across Atlantic Canada, Prime Minister Mark Carney also revealed that Canada has achieved the NATO two…
DND opens renovated Hangar 14 at Ottawa International Airport
The Government of Canada officially opnened Hangar 14 at the Ottawa International Airport and announced its rededication in honour of Janusz “Zura” Zurakowski, an aviation pioneer…
TramCité announces selected consortia for the civil and systems contracts
TramCité announced the selection of consortia Tram Alliance and Quebec Connexion Capitale as the preferred bidders for two major contracts for the Québec City tramway project. They will be…
Ontario budget 2026 includes infrastructure spending, but few details
The Government of Ontario tabled its 2026 Budget, which includes a balanced budget being pushed back and committing more than $200 billion over 10 years…
RFP issued for Part 1 of the OPP Modernization Phase 3 project
Infrastructure Ontario and the Ministry of Solicitor General have invited three teams to respond to a request for proposals (RFP) to design, build, and finance…
Feds, B.C. announce opening of 40 homes with Katzie First Nation
The federal government, along with the Province of British Columbia announced $18.2 million in combined funding for 40 new affordable and supportive homes with Katzie…
B.C. to begin upgrades of two Trans-Canada Highway 1 rest areas
The Government of British Columbia announced that work is set to begin on upgrades to two key rest areas along the Trans-Canada Highway, improving safety,…
Province awards contract to review core streets on the Halifax peninsula
The Government of Nova Scotia and Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) announced CIMA Canada Inc. (CIMA+) as the successful proponent for a project that will examine…
Picking the Proper Procurement
Understanding why the choice can dramatically impact a transportation project’s development By Andrew Wittig and Gord Firth How important is choosing the right procurement model…
Toronto Stadium upgrades completed ahead of World Cup 2026
The City of Toronto, in partnership with Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE), announced all major upgrades at Toronto Stadium at Exhibition Place for FIFA…
New terminal set to open at Montreal Metropolitan Airport
YHU Infrastructure Partners and MET – Montreal Metropolitan Airport announced the official opening of the new terminal on June 15, 2026. “For Greater Montreal passengers,…
Edmonton invests $15M to expand downtown student housing
Five new student housing projects with over 550 units will break ground in downtown Edmonton this spring as part of the City’s $15-million Downtown Student Housing…
Province plans to take control of Billy Bishop Airport expansion
The Government of Ontario announced it will take ownership of Toronto’s stake in Billy Bishop Airport and the city-owned lands at the facility, moving to…
New report calls on province to take action to reduce GTA’s traffic gridlock
The Toronto Region Board of Trade released Breaking Gridlock: Finishing the Job through Provincial Action, a new report outlining the provincial actions that can reduce congestion…
TTC partners with TMU researchers to accelerate transit innovation
The TTC and Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) are launching five new research projects to explore concepts that could improve TTC operations, infrastructure, and customer experience.…
Responsible AI is the foundation for construction’s digital future
By Brandon Milner and Ezequiel Machabanski Artificial Intelligence is rewriting the rulebook. In construction, where precision and trust are everything, the question isn’t whether we…
Federal government investing $183M to support TTC system improvements
The Government of Canada, through its Build Communities Strong Fund, announced it’s investing $183 million in the City of Toronto to support infrastructure updates, including…
New student housing opens at the University of the Fraser Valley
Students now have access to more housing options and an expanded dining hall at the University of the Fraser Valley Abbotsford (UFV), with nearly 400 new…
Province to build seniors home in Winnipeg’s Bridgwater neighbourhood
The Government of Manitoba announced the building a new personal care home (PCH) in the Bridgwater neighbourhood of Waverly West, with community consultations beginning in…
Updated Master Plan unveiled by CMLC and Calgary Stampede
The Calgary Stampede and Calgary Municipal Land Corporation (CMLC) partnered to update the original Calgary Stampede Master Plan (2004). The updated plan charts a bold…
Funding announced for rehabilitation of County Road 49 in Prince Edward County
The Government of Ontario announced it is funding the rehabilitation of County Road 49 between Picton and the Bay of Quinte Skyway Bridge in Prince Edward County,…
SaskPower to link north-south power grids with new transmission line
The Government of Saskatchewan has approved SaskPower’s North-South Transmission Systems Interconnection project. The new transmission lines, which will connect Saskatchewan’s northern and southern electrical grids.…
PEOPLE MOVES: MARCH
All the biggest hires, promotions and appointments in the Canadian public infrastructure sector. Anne McMullin is stepping down from her role as president and CEO…