Windstream Energy Selects Firms to Build Offshore Wind Farm
January 18th, 2012
Despite an ongoing moratorium imposed by the Ontario government, Windstream Energy is moving forward on it’s plans to build North America’s first fresh water offshore wind farm. The company holds the only Feed In Tariff contract for generating offshore wind energy in Ontario. The company has selected four Hamilton area companies to develop the project, [...]
Canada’s Top 100 for 2012
January 2nd, 2012
This year’s list has the biggest-ever total: $114.2 billion in infrastructure projects. This isn’t all new investment—it includes 71 projects that were on last year’s Top 100. A project remains on this list until it is completed, which means some will continue to rank for a few years, maybe even a decade. Even so, the [...]
Environmental Groups Take Legal Action on Proposed New Nuclear Reactors
October 4th, 2011
Ecojustice and the Canadian Environmental Law Association (CELA), on behalf of Greenpeace Canada, Lake Ontario Waterkeeper, CELA, and Northwatch have filed for a judicial review, in Canadian Federal Court, of the assessment undertaken for the proposed nuclear reactors at the Darlington Nuclear complex east of Toronto. The organisations suggest that the federal assessment does not [...]
Construction closes 184 Street from Anthony Henday Drive to 137 Avenue
September 29th, 2011
Motorists are advised that 184 Street will be closed from Anthony Henday Drive to 137 Avenue beginning Saturday, October 1 at 9 a.m. to allow for road completion and traffic realignment.
Government of Canada enhances passager convenience and aviation security – Transport Canada
September 28th, 2011
OTTAWA — The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, and the Honourable Rob Merrifield, Minister of State (Transport), today announced changes to airport screening that will increase convenience for the travell…
Government of Canada and VIA Rail Unveil New Cobourg Station Design – Transport Canada
September 28th, 2011
The news release ;amp”Government of Canada and VIA Rail Unveil New Cobourg Station Design;amp” was created by VIA Rail Canada in collaboration with Transport Canada.
Construction continues on transit service in Mississauga – Transport Canada
September 28th, 2011
MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO — A groundbreaking ceremony was held today to mark the start of construction of Tomken Station, along the Mississauga bus rapid transit corridor. Bob Dechert, Member of Parliament, Mississauga-Erindale; Amrit Mangat, parliamentar…
Appointment to the Thunder Bay Port Authority – Transport Canada
September 28th, 2011
OTTAWA — The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced the appointment of Mr. Greg Arason of Winnipeg, Manitoba, to the board of directors of the Thunder Bay Port Authority for a three-year term, …
The Government of Canada announces a 12-month extension for child seat regulations – Transport Canada
September 28th, 2011
OTTAWA — The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced an extension to December 31, 2011, of the transition period for the Motor Vehicle Restraint Systems and Booster Seats Safety Regula…
Appointment to the St. John’s Port Authority – Transport Canada
September 28th, 2011
OTTAWA — The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced the appointment of Mr. Michael Crosbie of St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, to the board of directors of the St. John’s Port Authori…
