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Constructing the trade corridor
By Carroll McCormick Opening up Northern Quebec and removing a TransCanada Highway bottleneck are the goals of two ongoing improvement projects. About 440 kilometres east…
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Alberta dives into geothermal energy development
Using emerging technology and decades of drilling expertise, the Alberta government is taking steps to create the conditions for industry to harness clean energy from…
Major investments for electric vehicle infrastructure in Ontario
The federal and Ontario governments have made substantial investments into infrastructure for a clean energy transition, making zero-emission vehicles (ZEV) more affordable while investing in…
TransLink seeks innovative ideas on transit modifications
TransLink, Metro Vancouver’s public transit authority, is seeking ideas for improving health, safety and public trust while welcoming customers back in the context of the…
P3 to construct largest renewable gas plant in Ontario
The province of Ontario will soon be home to a new renewable natural gas (RNG) facility, which will create local jobs and stimulate regional economic…
Alberta releases new plan to diversify natural gas infrastructure
A new plan for diversifying and growing Alberta’s natural gas industry is designed to position the province as a post-pandemic powerhouse for responsible energy development.…
OPG advances work with three small modular reactor developers
Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is advancing engineering and design work with three grid-scale Small Modular Reactor (SMR) developers: GE Hitachi, Terrestrial Energy and X-energy. “OPG…
BC Construction Association announces new board chair
The British Columbia Construction Association (BCCA) has announced the election of Mike Fawcett to the role of Board Chair for the 2020-2023 term. “BC’s construction…
Building infrastructure at four Alberta educational institutions
Together, the Government of Canada and the Government of Alberta, with the support of municipalities, will provide more than $52.7 million to complete four infrastructure…
ReNew Canada celebrates 15 years in infrastructure
October 5, 2020 marks the official 15th anniversary of ReNew Canada, the leading source of news and information for the public sector infrastructure industry. Fifteen…
Hatch and LTK confirm integration discussions
Hatch and LTK confirm that they are in the final stages of negotiating an integration of the two firms. The combination of Hatch and LTK will create…
Historic national strategy released for women in trades
In celebration of National Women’s History Month, the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF-FCA) is releasing a first-ever, National Strategy for Supporting Women in Trades (SWiT). In…
First phase approval for Vancouver’s Granville Bridge connector project
City Council has approved a budget and phased plan for building the new Granville Bridge Connector (GBC) project and improvements for Drake Street in Vancouver,…
Ottawa’s stage two LRT tunnel construction starts
Tunneling has begun on the Stage 2 Light Rail Transit (LRT) West extension project in Ottawa. Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson, Canada’s Minister of Infrastructure and…
Canada Infrastructure Bank announces $10 billion in funding commitments
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joined Minister of Infrastructure and Communities Catherine McKenna and Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) board chair Michael Sabia to announce $10 billion…
Completion of Cold Lake and Bonnyville seniors centre
The federal governments and Province of Alberta are marking the completion of a decade-long project to increase seniors housing in Cold Lake and Bonnyville, Alberta.…
Report calls for federal government to move on infrastructure spending in Ontario
Ontario could lose out on 60,300 jobs and $22 billion in provincial and federal government revenue over the next decade if Ottawa cuts back significantly…
CCA initiatives to advance tech savvy, inclusive careers in construction
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA), in partnership with EllisDon, announced a new alliance with the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Engineering to spark construction innovation…
RFP closed for Union Station enhancement project
Infrastructure Ontario has announced that the Request for Proposals (RFP) stage has closed for teams to submit their proposals for the Union Station Enhancement project.…
Expansion of municipal infrastructure into Yukon’s Marshall Creek
The Champagne and Aishihik First Nations (CAFN) are laying the ground for growth of their subdivision at Dakwäkäda with the expansion of municipal infrastructure to…
Mulligan named president of Canadian Society for Civil Engineering
Catherine Mulligan, a research chair in geoenvironmental sustainability at Montreal’s Concordia University, was recently named president of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering (CSCE). Mulligan…
Major improvements to Fort McMurray health centre complete
The construction of the Northern Lights Regional Health Centre building envelope is complete, on time and on budget. The building can now provide a better…
New operations building for Whitehorse features Yukon’s largest solar farm
It’s been a long time coming but the City of Whitehorse has officially opened its new operations building. The ribbon was cut at a ceremony…
York University breaks ground for new Markham campus
Underpinned by strong provincial, regional and municipal government support and reinforced by a traditional ceremony to acknowledge the traditional Treaty Lands and Territory of the…