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Construction begins on Route 389 Improvement Program
The governments of Canada and Quebec have announced that construction has started on Project C of the Highway 389 improvement Program between Baie‑Comeau and Fermont.…
B.C. increasing oversight of BC Hydro
The Government of British Columbia is introducing legislative amendments to further implement recommendations from the first phase of the comprehensive BC Hydro review. This includes…
NDP, UCP release election platforms
The governing New Democratic Party (NDP) and the challenging United Conservative Party (UCP) have released their platforms ahead of the April 16th election, providing insight…
B.C. funding Kluskus Nation exit route
The Government of British Columbia has approved a new road that will provide an emergency exit route to Highway 16 for residents of the Lhoosk’uz…
OPG opens first solar project
OPG’s first ever solar power facility is now online and harnessing the sun’s rays to generate clean, renewable electricity for Ontario. The new 44-megawatt Nanticoke…
SNC-Lavalin formalizes Trillium Line Extension contract
SNC-Lavalin has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary TransitNEXT has reached financial close on the Trillium Line Extension project. As the sole proponent in the TransitNEXT…
Fort McMurray West Transmission Project completed
The Fort McMurray West 500-kV Transmission Project was energized three months ahead of schedule and on-budget. This 508-km transmission line, running from Wabamun, Alta., just…
B.C. provides infrastructure funding for northern communities
The Government of British Columbia has made multiple funding announcements that will help communities in the northern parts of the province address current and future…
AUMA calls for equitable infrastructure funding
The president of the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA) is calling on parties in the provincial election to provide equitable infrastructure funding. With the provincial…
Ontario invests $1.3 billion in highway infrastructure
The Ontario government is investing $1.3 billion to rebuild and restore highways across the province. “We are determined to improve our transportation infrastructure and create…
Canada invests in Saskatchewan water and wastewater infrastructure
Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Ralph Goodale has announced funding for eight new water and wastewater projects in Saskatchewan. The funding will support…
Canada invests in Toronto and York Region storm protection
Minister of Infrastructure and CommunitiesFrançois-Philippe Champagne has announced funding for four flooding and storm mitigation projects in the City of Toronto and the Regional Municipality…
Ontario expanding GO service on three lines
The Ontario government has announced an expansion of GO Train service that will offer more choices to transit users and commuters as well as Markham,…
Ontario launches public transit stream of ICIP
On April 2, 85 eligible municipalities located outside of the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) will be able to nominate their most critical public…
Construction to begin at Bonavista Hospital
Minister of Health and Community Services John Haggie has announced that construction will commence during summer 2019 on a $2.2 million re-design of the emergency…
Retrofit recommended for Winnipeg sewage treatment plant
The Lake Winnipeg Foundation and the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) released a report recommending an interim retrofit to Winnipeg’s largest sewage treatment plant. This retrofit…
Major expansion planned for Cape Breton Regional Hospital
Health and Wellness Minister Randy Delorey announced that the Cape Breton Regional Hospital is getting a new emergency department, critical care department, and cancer centre…
CIB studying Kivalliq Hydro-Fibre Link?
The Kivalliq Hydro-Fibre Link could soon receive a much-needed financial boost, as it is believed to be one of the projects being studied for support…
Ontario pledges $1.2 billion for Ottawa Stage 2 LRT
Premier Doug Ford and Minister of Transportation Jeff Yurek announced that the Ontario government will provide the City of Ottawa with a maximum of $1.208…
Saskatchewan budget targets health, transportation investments
The Government of Saskatchewan will continue to invest in infrastructure projects throughout the province, with new funding targeted at transportation initiatives and planning for the…
New opportunities in the energy sector
Leaders from across the North American energy sector gathered in Toronto for the Fortis Energy Exchange, focused on fostering dialogue on the industry’s biggest opportunities…
Infrastructure funding increase for municipalities in federal budget
The final federal budget of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s first mandate provided put infrastructure on the backburner, but did deliver on a few initiatives that…
Manitoba increases water infrastructure funding
The Manitoba government has increased the Manitoba Water Services Board capital budget by $2 million for 2019-20, to a total of $15.8 million, Municipal Relations…