$691M Howard A. Hanson Dam overhaul to expand water storage, aid salmon
A major infrastructure investment aimed at strengthening water security and restoring critical salmon habitat is moving forward in Washington State, … Read more
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Could this be the end of green building standards in Ontario — again?
TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford’s government is taking another swipe at green standards while nixing a requirement for municipalities to … Read more
Official says construction of light-rail station to Montreal airport is on track
MONTREAL — Officials at Montreal-Trudeau International airport say a new $600-million light-rail station is still on track to be delivered … Read more
Ontario electricity system to add 14 new solar, wind projects
TORONTO — Ontario’s electricity system operator is giving long-term energy generation contracts to 12 new solar and two wind projects. … Read more
Toronto’s Ship Channel Bridge open for business after winter work
TORONTO – The Toronto Port Authority has announced winter construction on the Ship Channel Bridge is now complete and the … Read more
Montreal-area port expansion first ‘nation-building’ project to begin construction
CONTRECOEUR — Construction has officially started on a port expansion near Montreal — the first so-called nation-building project that was … Read more
Environmental groups launch constitutional challenge over Ontario’s special economic zones
TORONTO — Several environmental groups have launched a constitutional challenge seeking to kill an Ontario law that allows cabinet to … Read more
Puzzle pieces coming together for Toronto’s East Harbour Transit Hub
TORONTO – Toronto’s East Harbour Transit Hub continues to take shape with major construction developments being showcased by Metrolinx recently. … Read more
Hard Hat Courage expands collaboration for suicide prevention standards, training
NEW YORK – The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), North America’s Building Trades Unions (NABTU) and the Center for … Read more
Carney breaks down plans to spend $51B on local infrastructure
OTTAWA — The federal government will address infrastructure gaps across Canada with billions of dollars in funding over the coming … Read more
Ontario to build on ‘strong mayor’ system by appointing ‘strong’ regional chairs
TORONTO — Ontario’s municipal affairs minister is proposing to appoint a slate of regional council chairs and give them additional … Read more
MCAC conference helps equip emerging leaders for success
Even as uncertainty and volatility continue to roil Canada’s economy, it’s an exciting time to be assuming a leadership position … Read more