Articles from Nenew Canada

The Government of Ontario is investing over $6.3 million in a new multi-season arena at Curve Lake First Nation and $10 million for the South Bowmanville Recreation Centre. These projects, part of the $200 million Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund, aim to enhance local facilities and promote active living. The new arena in Curve Lake will offer year-round activities including hockey and lacrosse, while the South Bowmanville centre will include amenities like a gymnasium, swimming pool, and skating trail. These investments are expected to boost community wellness and economic growth by attracting major sporting events.

The Ontario government has completed the North Bay Rail Bypass, a crucial development in the return of the Northlander passenger rail service to northern Ontario. The 982-meter track, funded with $5.7 million, connects CN and ONTC lines, bypassing the busy North Bay Rail Yard to improve safety and efficiency. This project is part of a broader effort to reinstate the Northlander service, which will run from Toronto to Timmins with multiple stops, enhancing connectivity and economic growth in the region. Ongoing investments include the construction of new stations and the installation of pre-manufactured shelters at various stops along the route.

Hydro One Inc., in collaboration with First Nation partners and government officials, has begun construction of the St. Clair Transmission Line in Ontario. This $471.9 million infrastructure project aims to boost economic growth and energy reliability by connecting the County of Lambton and Municipality of Chatham-Kent. The project involves upgrading existing transformer stations and offers First Nations a 50% equity stake in the transmission line component. It is expected to create approximately 70 new jobs during construction.

Toronto has commenced construction on a new 90,000 square foot, state-of-the-art paramedic station at 300 Progress Ave. The facility will house ambulances, emergency vehicles, and the Education and Development team, and is designed with innovative sustainable features to meet net-zero energy standards. The project highlights the city's commitment to enhancing emergency services and environmental responsibility, with completion expected in 2029.

The Ontario government has initiated construction on the Scarborough Centre Station as part of the Scarborough Subway Extension, expected to bring transit access to 38,000 people. This station will accommodate over 10,000 passengers and facilitate 7,000 transfers during rush hours, integrating local bus services with the subway line. The extension will improve connections across the Greater Toronto Area and reduce travel times for students and staff at nearby campuses, while supporting broader economic opportunities. The project is a key development in enhancing public transit infrastructure in Ontario.

The West Lincoln Memorial Hospital Redevelopment project has reached substantial completion, marking a major milestone in the construction. The $224 million project was delivered through a Design-Build-Finance model and has been handed over to Hamilton Health Sciences. This new healthcare facility will open to the public in late November 2025 and significantly enhance healthcare services in the West Niagara region. Key features include increased capacity, advanced diagnostics, and improved patient care services.

Bruce Power's Life-Extension Program and Major Component Replacement Project are advancing successfully with Unit 4 reaching a key milestone in its refurbishment process. This project involves the removal and replacement of major CANDU reactor components to enhance Ontario's clean energy supply. The initiative is a significant part of Canada's largest private-sector investment in nuclear infrastructure, aimed to be completed by 2033. The success of the Unit 4 project has included record-breaking achievements and the use of innovative robotic tooling to ensure safety and efficiency.

Metrolinx announced the naming of two new tunnel boring machines (TBMs), Libby and Corkie, which will be used for the Ontario Line subway project in Toronto. These names honor the Liberty Village and Corktown communities, which the subway line will serve. The TBMs arrived in Canada and are being prepared to commence tunneling in early 2026, following the completion of excavation at the tunnel launch shaft. The Ontario Line is recognized as a significant infrastructure project in ReNew Canada's 2025 Top100 Projects report.

Enwave Energy Corporation has commissioned a new Green Heat Plant at the Pearl Street Energy Centre in Toronto, enhancing the city's district energy system with low-carbon heating solutions. The new facility is part of Enwave's efforts to decarbonize Toronto's buildings while optimizing Ontario's electricity infrastructure. The plant will use waste heat from Deep Lake Water Cooling system customers, reducing the need for new electricity infrastructure. The project was supported by Canada's Low Carbon Economy Fund and has been a collaborative effort with various partners.

The City of Toronto, along with LiUNA Pension Fund of Central and Eastern Canada, Fengate Asset Management, and The Hi-Rise Group, has initiated the development of a new purpose-built rental housing project named The Dennis in Mount Dennis, Toronto. This project will offer 448 rental homes, including 89 affordable rental units, supported by the city's Purpose-Built Rental Housing Incentives program. The initiative is designed to fast-track affordable housing by waiving development fees and providing tax reductions, with the hope that similar projects will unlock nearly 16,000 new rental homes. The city's broader housing strategy aims to deliver over 10,000 new homes, with substantial provincial and federal support requested to meet these goals.

The construction of North Bay's new Community and Recreation Centre has reached a milestone with a beam signing ceremony. The $63 million facility is designed as a net zero-carbon building and will offer modern amenities like ice pads, changing facilities, and community rooms. Funded by federal grants, local contributions, and game revenues, the project is set to be completed by August 2026. With support from various levels of government and organizations, the centre aims to be a key hub for sports and community activities.

Bruce Power and Candu Energy Inc. have signed a 10-year Master Services Agreement, investing up to $1 billion in Ontario's infrastructure, especially toward the Major Component Replacement program at Bruce Power. The agreement supports innovation in nuclear technology and aims to create thousands of jobs, strengthen the economy, and enhance operational capabilities. This collaboration focuses on safety and efficiency, with updates in governance and cybersecurity to ensure industry best practices.