Saturday, April 25, 2026
Province plans to take control of Billy Bishop Airport expansion
The Government of Ontario announced it will take ownership of Toronto’s stake in Billy Bishop Airport and the city-owned lands at the facility, moving to…
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New report calls on province to take action to reduce GTA’s traffic gridlock
The Toronto Region Board of Trade released Breaking Gridlock: Finishing the Job through Provincial Action, a new report outlining the provincial actions that can reduce congestion…
TTC partners with TMU researchers to accelerate transit innovation
The TTC and Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) are launching five new research projects to explore concepts that could improve TTC operations, infrastructure, and customer experience.…
Responsible AI is the foundation for construction’s digital future
By Brandon Milner and Ezequiel Machabanski Artificial Intelligence is rewriting the rulebook. In construction, where precision and trust are everything, the question isn’t whether we…
Federal government investing $183M to support TTC system improvements
The Government of Canada, through its Build Communities Strong Fund, announced it’s investing $183 million in the City of Toronto to support infrastructure updates, including…
New student housing opens at the University of the Fraser Valley
Students now have access to more housing options and an expanded dining hall at the University of the Fraser Valley Abbotsford (UFV), with nearly 400 new…
Province to build seniors home in Winnipeg’s Bridgwater neighbourhood
The Government of Manitoba announced the building a new personal care home (PCH) in the Bridgwater neighbourhood of Waverly West, with community consultations beginning in…
Updated Master Plan unveiled by CMLC and Calgary Stampede
The Calgary Stampede and Calgary Municipal Land Corporation (CMLC) partnered to update the original Calgary Stampede Master Plan (2004). The updated plan charts a bold…
Funding announced for rehabilitation of County Road 49 in Prince Edward County
The Government of Ontario announced it is funding the rehabilitation of County Road 49 between Picton and the Bay of Quinte Skyway Bridge in Prince Edward County,…
SaskPower to link north-south power grids with new transmission line
The Government of Saskatchewan has approved SaskPower’s North-South Transmission Systems Interconnection project. The new transmission lines, which will connect Saskatchewan’s northern and southern electrical grids.…
PEOPLE MOVES: MARCH
All the biggest hires, promotions and appointments in the Canadian public infrastructure sector. Anne McMullin is stepping down from her role as president and CEO…
Québec Infrastructure Plan 2026-2036
The Québec Infrastructure Plan 2026–2036 (QIP), part of the provincial government’s Budget 2026-2027, will amount to $167 billion over the next decade. “The Québec Infrastructure Plan 2026-2036 will…
Pitt Meadows completes construction of new autonomous RCMP detachment
The City of Pitt Meadows announced the substantial completion of building construction of the new autonomous RCMP detachment, marking a major milestone in the City’s…
Campbell River, B.C. awards contract to begin Erickson Road Renewal project
The City of Campbell River, B.C. announced it is moving forward with a major infrastructure upgrade on Erickson Road. Council approving the award of Tender…
B.C. to connect Haida Gwaii communities with new subsea fibre-optic link
The Government of British Columbia announced an investment, through Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT), in a new subsea fibre-optic cable to enhance the resiliency of…
Ontario acquires track as part of plan to restore Northlander rail service
The Government of Ontario announced the acquisition of 205 kilometres of railway between North Bay and Washago, marking another milestone in the plan to bring back…
PCL takes home two Toronto Construction Association Awards
PCL Constructors Canada Inc. (Toronto) earned a pair of awards at the Toronto Construction Association’s (TCA) Best of the Best Awards. Presented at the TCA’s…
Province issues RFQ for the Brockville Correctional Complex
Infrastructure Ontario and the Government of Ontario have issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to build the new Brockville Correctional Complex and expand the St.…
A cohesive framework for transit and passenger rail systems
By Ana-Maria Tomlinson Fifty years ago, Canada was recognized as a global leader in public transit design and delivery. The country’s early rail and streetcar…
NS issues RFP for Hammonds Plains to Highway 101 Connector project
The Government of Nova Scotia announced that the Hammonds Plains to Highway 101 connector project is now underway with a request for proposals issued for…
Cowichan’s future hospital awarded for excellence in evidence-based design
The Cowichan District Hospital Replacement Project – recently named Quw’utsun Valley Hospital / Quw’utsun Hulitun-ew’t-hw – has been selected as the Gold Level winner of…
Canadian Construction Association presents annual National Awards
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) held its annual National Awards ceremony on the final day of the 2026 CCA Annual Conference, held in San Diego,…
Feds announce $35B for infrastructure, defence in Canada’s North
The Government of Canada announced a new plan backed by over $40 billion, including more than $35 billion in federal investments to defend, build, and transform Canada’s…
Transit signal priority improvements in place on Eglinton and Finch West LRT
The City of Toronto announced it has made changes to traffic signals on Line 5 between Don Valley and Kennedy and across Line 6 Finch…