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The Oshawa grain terminal is now fully functional

OSHAWA, ONT. — Oshawa’s newly expanded grain terminal is now fully operational and ready to begin shipping goods, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing modernization efforts at the Port of Oshawa. This development is a key component of a larger $35 million expansion and modernization initiative designed to enhance the capacity and efficiency of […]

P.E.I. is allocated $86.2 million for infrastructure supporting housing development.

CHARLOTTETOWN — A new funding agreement between the Government of Canada and the Province of Prince Edward Island will direct nearly $86.2 million toward housing-enabling infrastructure over the next decade. The funds, allocated through the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF), are intended to accelerate the development of housing, promote higher-density projects, and address the increasing […]

The path to Ontario’s Ring of Fire is far from straightforward

Recently, Ontario made significant progress in its efforts to develop the mineral-rich Ring of Fire region located in the northern part of the province. An agreement was signed with Aroland First Nation, situated north of Geraldton, to upgrade key infrastructure, specifically Anaconda and Painter Lake Roads, and invest in energy transmission. This agreement also involves […]

A new 14-story building at a Halifax hospital is set to welcome patients by 2031.

HALIFAX – The Nova Scotia government has officially finalized an agreement to move forward with the construction of a new 14-story tower at the Halifax Infirmary, with the total estimated project cost reaching $7.4 billion. This agreement outlines a breakdown of costs, which includes $4.5 billion allocated for the actual construction of the new tower […]

A report emphasizes that the upcoming Ontario government must prioritize the shift to clean energy.

TORONTO – A recent report from the Pembina Institute released Wednesday stresses that the next Ontario government should take bold steps in driving the rapid expansion of interprovincial electricity transmission while ensuring that this process supports the shift toward a clean, sustainable economy. The report suggests that by reducing barriers to interprovincial electricity trade, Ontario […]

Building repurposing aligns with construction sustainability principles.

Empty Class B and C commercial buildings are often seen as stranded assets that property owners struggle to manage. In such cases, two options typically arise: repurposing the building or demolishing it to make way for a new structure that is more appealing to prospective tenants. Both options require careful consideration of various complex factors. […]