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Infrastructure Ontario and Runnymede Healthcare Centre to Initiate RFQ for PTSI Centre of Excellence

2 months ago

Infrastructure Ontario and Runnymede Healthcare Centre to Initiate RFQ for PTSI Centre of Excellence

Infrastructure Ontario and Runnymede Healthcare Centre are set to release a Request for Qualifications for two new healthcare facilities aimed at supporting first responders with post-traumatic stress injury.

Niagara Region to Replace Aging J.R. Stork Bridge in St. Catharines

2 months ago

Niagara Region to Replace Aging J.R. Stork Bridge in St. Catharines

The Niagara Region is set to replace the 59-year-old J.R. Stork Bridge on Martindale Road in St. Catharines, with a project value of $6.8 million expected to enhance traffic flow and capacity in the area.

Ontario Government Invests $8 Million in Critical Minerals Innovation Fund Projects

2 months ago

Ontario Government Invests $8 Million in Critical Minerals Innovation Fund Projects

The Ontario government is funding 18 projects focused on critical minerals innovation, aiming to enhance technological development in the sector.

The Evolution of Concrete Monitoring: From K-Type Thermocouples to SmartRock Technology

2 months ago

The Evolution of Concrete Monitoring: From K-Type Thermocouples to SmartRock Technology

Exploring the advancements in concrete monitoring technology, this article discusses the limitations of K-type thermocouples and the benefits of wireless sensors like SmartRock and SmartRock Pro.

Ontario Government Invests Additional $7.8 Million to Address Inactive Oil and Gas Wells

2 months ago

Ontario Government Invests Additional $7.8 Million to Address Inactive Oil and Gas Wells

The Ontario government announces a significant investment to enhance the safety of communities impacted by old oil and gas wells, raising the total funding for the year to $10.8 million.

Federal Government Proposes $1.7 Billion Fund to Boost Home Construction Across Canada

2 months ago

Federal Government Proposes $1.7 Billion Fund to Boost Home Construction Across Canada

The Canadian federal government has announced a proposed $1.7 billion fund aimed at assisting provinces and territories in reducing construction costs and increasing housing stock without imposing strict spending guidelines.

Ontario's Housing Start Projections Revised Downward Amidst Growing Concerns

2 months ago

Ontario's Housing Start Projections Revised Downward Amidst Growing Concerns

The Ontario government has revised its housing start projections downward again, falling short of its ambitious goal of building 1.5 million homes by 2031. With just 64,800 starts expected this year, the government faces mounting criticism over its plan's execution and the need for immediate affordability measures.

Manitoba Premier Announces Disaster Financial Assistance Following Severe Flooding

2 months ago

Manitoba Premier Announces Disaster Financial Assistance Following Severe Flooding

Premier Wab Kinew has launched a provincewide disaster financial assistance program to support residents affected by recent severe flooding in Manitoba, particularly in Stonewall.

Ksi Lisims LNG Project on Track as Legal Hurdles Fall Away

2 months ago

Ksi Lisims LNG Project on Track as Legal Hurdles Fall Away

The Ksi Lisims LNG Project in British Columbia is nearing a final decision as legal challenges are withdrawn, signaling progress for the $10 billion project aimed at enhancing Indigenous autonomy.

CGC Inc. Unveils New $210 Million Wallboard Manufacturing Plant in Alberta

2 months ago

CGC Inc. Unveils New $210 Million Wallboard Manufacturing Plant in Alberta

CGC Inc. has inaugurated a new manufacturing facility in Wheatland County, Alberta, enhancing wallboard production capacity and creating jobs while promoting sustainability.

Woodfibre LNG Project Advances Amid Growing Canadian Energy Market Recognition

2 months ago

Woodfibre LNG Project Advances Amid Growing Canadian Energy Market Recognition

CEO Luke Schauerte discusses the progress of the Woodfibre LNG project and the broader implications for Canada's energy market at the Global Energy Show in Calgary.