Sunday, June 1, 2025
Work begins on Highway 16 improvements in B.C.
Crews start work in the coming weeks to build new and improved traffic lanes on Highway 16 in British Columbia, west of Burns Lake. This…
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PEI government reviewing energy legislation
The Government of Prince Edward Island is reviewing energy legislation and is inviting Islanders, businesses, communities, and energy partners to provide their feedback. “Energy is…
Rehabilitation of PTH 32 begins near Winkler
The Manitoba government is undertaking a major reconstruction and twinning project on Provincial Trunk Highway (PTH) 32 in Winkler, Infrastructure Minister Ron Schuler has announced.…
Zwozdesky Centre project progressing on schedule
Just over a year after construction started, the Gene Zwozdesky Centre at Norwood in Edmonton is taking shape. About 160 construction workers are currently on…
New bridge to help protect Dawson Creek from flood events
Construction of a new bridge to replace the existing three culverts under 8th Street in downtown Dawson Creek in British Columbia will start in early…
Alberta increasing funding for school maintenance
Capital funding for school divisions in Alberta has been increased by $250 million to help boost the economy, while also accelerating important maintenance to existing…
Manitoba investing $10 million in community development projects
The Manitoba government is providing $10 million in grants to support 344 projects for community development projects as part of restarting the provincial economy during…
TC Energy investing in Canyon Creek energy project
WindRiver Power Corporation has announced that TC Energy Corporation has closed an equity investment in Turning Point Generation (TPG), a WindRiver subsidiary. TPG is the…
Saab named new FCM CEO
Bill Karsten, president of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), issued the following statement announcing Carole Saab as the organization’s next chief executive officer following…
Saskatchewan announces details of Municipal Economic Enhancement Program
Saskatchewan Government Relations Minister Lori Carr announced specific funding allocations for all communities within the province under the new Municipal Economic Enhancement Program 2020 (MEEP).…
Widening project proceeding for Highway 401 in Cambridge
The governments of Canada and Ontario announced the widening of Highway 401 from six to ten lanes in the Cambridge area. This major highway expansion…
Highway 14 project moves to final design stage
The design for the Highway 14 Realignment Project in British Columbia has been updated following feedback from people who live and work in the Sooke…
Hornung named head of Canadian Renewable Energy Association
The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) and the Canadian Solar Industries Association (CanSIA) have announced that, effective July 1, 2020, the members of CanSIA and…
Shaping infrastructure stimulus
As the federal government develops a plan for a multi-billion-dollar infrastructure stimulus program, industry stakeholders from across the country are weighing in on what they…
Manitoba looks to expand broadband service
The Manitoba government is looking to jumpstart broadband availability in rural and northern communities by making use of the vast fibre-optic network that Manitobans have…
BC Hydro gradually ramping up Site C construction
BC Hydro has announced it will safely begin increasing construction activities at the Site C dam site in a phased approach in the days and…
Next phase of asset management funding available
The Government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities have launched the next phase of funding to help communities improve their asset management practices—enabling…
Massey Tunnel safety improvements underway
Work is underway to improve brightness and visibility in the George Massey Tunnel. “We continue to move ahead with our work to replace the George…
Saskatchewan releases $300 million in new highway projects
The new highway projects released by the provincial government will help boost the Saskatchewan economy while improving safety and capacity. These projects are part of…
Can Quebec electrify its entire economy?
The Montreal Economic Institute has released a report that presents the province’s energy profile, quantifies its hydroelectric potential, and identifies natural gas as a realistic…
An opportunity to reimagine infrastructure delivery
By Derron Bain As the world faces unprecedented economic shock, investment in public infrastructure will play a critical component in a stimulus and recovery program.…
Alberta commits funding to Springbank project
The Government of Alberta is continuing its commitment to the Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir (SR1) as an essential part of flood protection for Calgary and southern…
Mercier named chair of CUTA
The Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA) has announced the appointment of Alain Mercier as chair of CUTA’s board of directors for a two-year term. Alain…
Ontario invests $30 million in Connecting Links program
The Government of Ontario is providing $30 million to support 24 municipalities across the province to help them build, repair, or replace municipal roads, and…