Projects Archives - constructconnect.com Canada's construction news Mon, 03 Feb 2025 21:32:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.9.3 https://cc-production-uploads-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2021/10/cropped-favicon-32x32-1-32x32.png Projects Archives - constructconnect.com 32 32 Oakville council vetoes colossal transit-oriented community plan /dcn/news/projects/2025/02/oakville-council-vetoes-colossal-transit-oriented-community-plan /dcn/news/projects/2025/02/oakville-council-vetoes-colossal-transit-oriented-community-plan#respond Tue, 04 Feb 2025 09:05:02 +0000 /?p=430362 Oakville council has rejected a proposed Ministry of Infrastructure (MOI) project to build 11 tall towers, between 46 and 59 storeys high, in the Midtown area. In a unanimous vote, councillors deemed the plan too dense, the buildings too high and stated the project would cause interference with the town’s own plans for future development […]

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]]> /dcn/news/projects/2025/02/oakville-council-vetoes-colossal-transit-oriented-community-plan/feed 0 The rise of Wonderland’s AlpenFury /dcn/news/projects/2025/02/the-rise-of-wonderlands-alpenfury /dcn/news/projects/2025/02/the-rise-of-wonderlands-alpenfury#respond Tue, 04 Feb 2025 09:00:44 +0000 /?p=430350 VAUGHAN, ONT. — AlpenFury, which will be the longest, tallest and fastest launch coaster in the country when complete later this year, is beginning to rise in all its twisted glory at Canada’s Wonderland. This month major headway was made on the ride with the first tracks being laid and the support columns installed. In […]

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]]> /dcn/news/projects/2025/02/the-rise-of-wonderlands-alpenfury/feed 0 Slimmed-down World Cup training facility to be one pitch, field house in Toronto /dcn/news/projects/2025/02/slimmed-down-world-cup-training-facility-to-be-one-pitch-field-house-in-toronto /dcn/news/projects/2025/02/slimmed-down-world-cup-training-facility-to-be-one-pitch-field-house-in-toronto#respond Mon, 03 Feb 2025 09:05:23 +0000 /?p=429739 TORONTO — The 2026 World Cup will have just one official training facility in Toronto, consisting of a new pitch and field house at Centennial Park in Etobicoke. Work has already started on the slimmed-down project, in conjunction with a separate 10-year plan to revamp the park, which opened in 1967 to celebrate Canada’s 100th […]

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]]> /dcn/news/projects/2025/02/slimmed-down-world-cup-training-facility-to-be-one-pitch-field-house-in-toronto/feed 0 Damages in Jasper wildfire rise to $1.2B, goal to clear rubble for May construction /joc/news/projects/2025/01/damages-in-jasper-wildfire-rise-to-1-2b-goal-to-clear-rubble-for-may-construction /joc/news/projects/2025/01/damages-in-jasper-wildfire-rise-to-1-2b-goal-to-clear-rubble-for-may-construction#respond Fri, 31 Jan 2025 12:00:25 +0000 /?p=429452 JASPER, ALTA.— The Insurance Bureau of Canada says last year’s wildfire in Jasper, Alta., which destroyed one-third of the town’s homes and buildings, is the second costliest fire disaster in the country’s history. It says a revised estimate on total damage has increased to $1.23 billion from $880 million. The fire forced about 5,000 residents […]

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]]> /joc/news/projects/2025/01/damages-in-jasper-wildfire-rise-to-1-2b-goal-to-clear-rubble-for-may-construction/feed 0 Tillsonburg long-term care home project breaks ground /dcn/news/projects/2025/01/tillsonburg-long-term-care-home-project-breaks-ground /dcn/news/projects/2025/01/tillsonburg-long-term-care-home-project-breaks-ground#respond Fri, 31 Jan 2025 11:00:03 +0000 /?p=429407 TILLSONBURG, ONT. — 鶹ýion is underway on the new peopleCare Tillsonburg 160-bed long-term care home project. This project was a recipient of the 鶹ýion Funding Subsidy top-up. The new home will feature a three-storey building with a floor area of 2,950 square metres, states a release.  The design is centred around five “resident home areas,” […]

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]]> /dcn/news/projects/2025/01/tillsonburg-long-term-care-home-project-breaks-ground/feed 0 RFP issued for Ontario Science Centre relocation project /dcn/news/projects/2025/01/rfp-issued-for-ontario-science-centre-relocation-project /dcn/news/projects/2025/01/rfp-issued-for-ontario-science-centre-relocation-project#respond Thu, 30 Jan 2025 16:46:47 +0000 /?p=429382 TORONTO — Three teams have been shortlisted and asked to respond to a request for proposals (RFP) to design, build, finance and maintain the new Ontario Science Centre project.  Premier Doug Ford announced last year the planned move for the much-loved attraction, from its east Toronto location to a redeveloped Ontario Place on the city’s […]

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]]> /dcn/news/projects/2025/01/rfp-issued-for-ontario-science-centre-relocation-project/feed 0 City Gardens development continues to bloom in Kamloops /joc/news/projects/2025/01/city-gardens-development-continues-to-bloom-in-kamloops /joc/news/projects/2025/01/city-gardens-development-continues-to-bloom-in-kamloops#respond Thu, 30 Jan 2025 12:00:03 +0000 /?p=429250 KAMLOOPS, B.C. — Kelson Group’s City Gardens development in Kamloops reached several milestones recently with the start of construction on tower two to interior finishes well underway on its Trillium tower. The 24-storey project is on track for completion later this year, while the second tower, Alyssium, begins its ascent, and the first of the […]

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]]> /joc/news/projects/2025/01/city-gardens-development-continues-to-bloom-in-kamloops/feed 0 Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium gets $1 million funding boost /joc/news/projects/2025/01/western-manitoba-centennial-auditorium-gets-1-million-funding-boost /joc/news/projects/2025/01/western-manitoba-centennial-auditorium-gets-1-million-funding-boost#respond Wed, 29 Jan 2025 12:10:21 +0000 /?p=429024 BRANDON, MAN. — The Manitoba government has announced it is providing $1 million to support renovations and upgrades to the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium (WMCA) in Brandon. The auditorium is Westman’s premier performing arts venue, explains a release, and is located on the grounds of Brandon University. Established in 1968, the WMCA is a not-for-profit […]

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]]> /joc/news/projects/2025/01/western-manitoba-centennial-auditorium-gets-1-million-funding-boost/feed 0 Province invests over $16M in emergency preparedness for oil and gas communities /dcn/news/projects/2025/01/province-invests-over-16m-in-emergency-preparedness-for-oil-and-gas-communities /dcn/news/projects/2025/01/province-invests-over-16m-in-emergency-preparedness-for-oil-and-gas-communities#respond Wed, 29 Jan 2025 11:05:01 +0000 /?p=428990 WHEATLEY, ONT. — The Ontario government has announced it is investing $16 million to support emergency management needs in communities in order to address the complex challenges posed by oil and gas related issues. The funding includes: $12.3 million to further support the Municipality of Chatham-Kent’s investigation, emergency management and recovery efforts following the Wheatley […]

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]]> /dcn/news/projects/2025/01/province-invests-over-16m-in-emergency-preparedness-for-oil-and-gas-communities/feed 0 $975M announced to accelerate Waterfront Toronto’s revitalization plan /dcn/news/projects/2025/01/975m-announced-to-accelerate-waterfront-torontos-revitalization-plan /dcn/news/projects/2025/01/975m-announced-to-accelerate-waterfront-torontos-revitalization-plan#respond Tue, 28 Jan 2025 15:20:27 +0000 /?p=428879 TORONTO – The Governments of Canada, Ontario and the City of Toronto have announced $975 million to accelerate the delivery of Waterfront Toronto’s revitalization plan.   According to a release, the plan will help create over 14,000 new homes along Toronto’s waterfront at Quayside and Ookwemin Minising (formerly Villiers Island). Once complete, this investment will create […]

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]]> /dcn/news/projects/2025/01/975m-announced-to-accelerate-waterfront-torontos-revitalization-plan/feed 0 Ontario pledges $325M to help build 107,000 new homes /dcn/news/projects/2025/01/ontario-pledges-325m-to-help-build-107000-new-homes /dcn/news/projects/2025/01/ontario-pledges-325m-to-help-build-107000-new-homes#respond Tue, 28 Jan 2025 11:30:01 +0000 /?p=428722 TORONTO — The Ontario government has announced it is planning to spend $325 million in water infrastructure projects to help build up to 107,000 new homes across the province.   The funding is being delivered through the Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund (HEWSF), which helps municipalities build, repair, rehabilitate and expand critical drinking water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure, a release […]

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]]> /dcn/news/projects/2025/01/ontario-pledges-325m-to-help-build-107000-new-homes/feed 0 Ontario post-secondary schools receive $228M for infrastructure upgrades /dcn/news/projects/2025/01/ontario-post-secondary-schools-receive-228m-for-infrastructure-upgrades /dcn/news/projects/2025/01/ontario-post-secondary-schools-receive-228m-for-infrastructure-upgrades#respond Tue, 28 Jan 2025 11:15:52 +0000 /?p=428649 TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing $228 million in postsecondary institutions to modernize their infrastructure. Specifically, the investment includes: $196 million through the Facilities Renewal Program to help publicly assisted colleges and universities with the maintenance, repairs and renewal of existing facilities. $21.5 million through the College Equipment and Renewal Fund to help colleges […]

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