Tag: COVID-19
Additional funds announced for transportation in Ontario
The Ontario government is providing an additional $10 million in funding for the Connecting Links program. The funding is part of Ontario's Action Plan: Responding...
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 wake...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Manitoba announces $500 million in infrastructure investments
The Manitoba government is making a number of investments to improve provincial infrastructure through the $500-million Manitoba Restart Program.
“As Manitoba is now in a...