Tuesday, June 3, 2025
The challenging future for municipal infrastructure
by Andrew Macklin “We are out of money. Infrastructure is my next cut.” It’s the scary reality facing Canada’s municipalities, starved for revenue in the…
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Ontario contractors survey reveals how industry adapting to COVID-19
The Ontario Construction Secretariat (OCS) released survey results that provide insight into how the construction industry is adapting to safety guidelines related to the coronavirus…
Calgary Ring Road passes construction milestones
The final construction contract for the West Calgary Ring Road project has been awarded to Calgary Safelink Partners for $277 million. Construction will commence this…
MOU signed for Indigenous collaboration on nuclear supply chain
The Organization of Canadian Nuclear Industries (OCNI) and Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate…
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…
Canada stands to benefit from modern tunnels
By Martin Landry Tunnels have always inspired wonder as feats of engineering that demand the highest standards of technical excellence. In recent years, thanks to…
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…
Feds seek input on proposed requirements for low-carbon concrete
The Government of Canada has posted a Request for Information (RFI) seeking input from the cement and concrete industry, including professionals working in the industry,…
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…
Initiative to leverage low emissions energy systems
QUEST and Pollution Probe have launched the Innovation Sandboxes Project to help accelerate the transition of Canadian electricity and natural gas systems to a low-emissions…
Ontario releases Spring 2020 P3 Market Update
Ontario Minister of Infrastructure Laurie Scott and Infrastructure Ontario CEO Ehren Cory joined Mark Romoff, president and CEO of the Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships,…
Building around transit in urban cores
By Andrew Macklin In September 2019, the Infrastructure Ontario President and CEO noted the need to focus on best practices for transit-oriented development (TOD) when…
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,…
Tracking cancelled and postponed industry events
The team at ReNew Canada is tracking industry events across Canada and around the world that are being cancelled, postponed, or moved online as a…
COVID-19 crisis working group recommends accelerating productivity-enhancing infrastructure projects
Accelerating productivity-enhancing infrastructure projects could provide much-needed stimulus and help Canada’s economy recover from the COVID-19 crisis, according to recommendations from the C.D. Howe Institute.…
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…