Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Building Back Better in B.C.
In his mandate letter, British Columbia Premier John Horgan outlines a challenging variety of duties for Rob Fleming, British Columbia’s new Minister of Transportation and…
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Tender awarded for international bridge in New Brunswick
The State of Maine has awarded the construction contract for a new bridge that will connect the northern part of the state to Province of…
Funding for recreation and green infrastructure projects in Saskatchewan
More than $53 million in joint funding for 24 recreation and green infrastructure projects in Saskatchewan will help the province address infrastructure improvements to arenas,…
Toronto kicks off more than $1 billion in construction projects for infrastructure
Toronto Mayor John Tory has announced the start of the city’s 2021 construction season with more than $1 billion in infrastructure work planned for roads,…
Preliminary work begins on Pattullo Bridge replacement in B.C.
Preliminary in-river work recently began on the new toll-free Pattullo Bridge replacement. This staged work marks the beginning of the project to build a new,…
Report indicates poor road infrastructure costs $3 billion annually
Canadians are paying $3 billion every year in higher vehicle operating costs due to poor road infrastructure, according to a new study by the Canadian…
Sponsored: Engineering Secure Energy Infrastructure
As anyone who has worked in the energy sector knows, success does not come easily; it is the outcome of careful planning and a LOT…
PortsToronto issues RFI for airport infrastructure assets
PortsToronto, owner and operator of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (Billy Bishop Airport), an urban airport in the heart of Toronto, released a Request For…
Canada renewable power report reveals new industry trends
Canada’s biggest oil-producing province, Alberta, is expected to see the fastest growth in renewable energy capacity between 2018 and 2023, according to a new report…
Breaking New Ground to Rebuild and Remediate
By Nicolas Sbarrato The Turcot Interchange, a major traffic hub in the Montreal area of Quebec, has been the site of large-scale project work since…
Combination of construction and restoration for law buildings in Alberta
Constructing a new Court of Appeal facility and restoring Alberta’s historic court building in Calgary will improve access to justice infrastructure while supporting approximately 570…
New report recommends regional rail to tackle Toronto transportation woes
The City of Toronto’s continued growth is expected to place additional pressure on the region’s transportation system, resulting in longer commutes and increased congestion. However,…
New Brunswick receives support for SMR infrastructure development
New support for small modular reactor (SMR) research and technology development in New Brunswick will help produce non-emitting energy and reduce storage of nuclear waste.…
Government of Canada to double community-building fund payments
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland recently announced that annual gas tax fund payments to municipalities and First Nations communities will double in…
CIB partnership to expand broadband in rural Manitoba
The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) and private sector partners are investing in a first of its kind project to significantly expand broadband and connect Manitobans…
Ontario releases record-breaking budget, including healthcare infrastructure funds
Ontario’s Minister of Finance and president of the Treasury Board, Peter Bethlenfalvy, has released the 2021 budget, Ontario’s Action Plan: Protecting People’s Health and Our…
CIB launches Indigenous community infrastructure initiative
The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) recently announced the launch of the Indigenous Community Infrastructure Initiative (ICII), with a target to invest at least $1 billion…
Orléans health hub project reaches substantial completion
Hôpital Montfort and Infrastructure Ontario have announced that the Orléans Health Hub project has reached Substantial Completion. EllisDon Infrastructure Healthcare was the winning bidder on this…
AECOM expands tunneling expertise with new appointments
AECOM, a leading infrastructure consulting firm, has announced the addition of two international tunnel experts to its Canadian tunneling practice. Roberto deMoraes, director of tunnels,…
Keeping the funds flowing for SOGR projects
By Peter Smith and Nadia Todorova COVID-19 has battered the Canadian economy, shaken the pillars of industry, and caused untold human suffering. The pandemic has…
Historic high-speed internet infrastructure support for Quebec
The Government of Canada, the Government of Quebec, and internet service providers Vidéotron, Cogeco, Bell, Xplornet, Sogetel, and TELUS are partnering to launch the extensive…
Additional support announced for Ontario healthcare infrastructure
The Ontario government is providing more than $1.2 billion to help Ontario’s public hospitals recover from financial pressures created and worsened by COVID-19. “Hospitals have…
EllisDon forms new Western Canada construction group
EllisDon’s Western Civil Group recently separated out from under the Buildings Group umbrella to operate as a separate entity and region serving Alberta and British…
CP to create first continent-wide rail infrastructure network
Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) have entered into a merger agreement, under which CP has agreed to acquire KCS in…