Thursday, September 18, 2025
CBAs: Beneficial Building Trend
By Tim Runge A Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) is a legal contract that specifies community benefits for an infrastructure or development project. CBAs come in…
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Transportation planning underway for transit-oriented communities in Toronto
The Ontario government has initiated discussions and shared preliminary plans with the City of Toronto to build two proposed transit-oriented communities located at the future…
Construction commences on ferry infrastructure improvements in B.C.
Work to upgrade the Kootenay Lake Ferry terminals is beginning soon, with improved amenities, more parking, and better access for those who rely on the…
RFP issued for Thunder Bay correctional complex project
Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and the Ministry of the Solicitor General are committed to building a new, modern correctional complex in Thunder Bay that will keep…
New transportation and infrastructure minister for Newfoundland and Labrador
Yesterday Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador Andrew Furey appointed members to his Cabinet and announced a number of changes related to department alignments. Elvis Loveless…
Construction alliance calls for water infrastructure maintenance funds
The Residential and Civil Construction Alliance of Ontario (RCCAO) is calling on the federal government to establish a fund to help municipalities fix their leaky pipes…
WSP Canada appoints new president and CEO: Marie-Claude Dumas
WSP announced that Marie-Claude Dumas has been named president and CEO of WSP in Canada, replacing Ryan Brain. Since joining WSP in January 2020, Dumas…
Ontario releases market update with infrastructure projects valued at $60 billion
Today, Ontario Minister of Infrastructure, Laurie Scott, joined Michael Lindsay, president and CEO of Infrastructure Ontario (IO), to discuss developments underway in Ontario’s infrastructure outlook…
Tender issued for Trans-Canada Highway four-laning project
More work will get underway this spring through Chase on the next phase of the Trans-Canada Highway (TCH) four-laning, a project that is increasing safety,…
Multiple recreational infrastructure project investments for Quebec
The governments of Canada and Quebec are supporting nearly 200 recreational and sports infrastructure projects across Quebec. These investments are expected to provide Quebec municipalities…
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…
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…