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Cambridge LRT Expansion Faces Growing Opposition

As Waterloo Region considers extending LRT service into Cambridge, vocal opposition emerges citing financial burdens, environmental impacts, and questions about the project's necessity for the growing community.

Ontario's Fiscal Update: Infrastructure & Jobs Focus

Ontario's government reveals ambitious fiscal update targeting infrastructure expansion and job creation across the province, with significant funding for highways, hospitals, and skilled trades.

Alberta, Ottawa Close to Major Energy Projects Deal

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith reveals significant progress in federal-provincial negotiations on major energy projects, potentially unlocking billions in investment and reshaping Canada's energy future.

Zekelman Pays Canadians to Report Foreign Steel

Canadian steel manufacturer Zekelman Industries is offering financial incentives to Canadians who report unauthorized foreign steel being used in domestic construction projects, aiming to protect local jobs and industry standards.

BC Hydro Site C Dam: What Went Wrong Exposed

An in-depth investigation reveals how BC Hydro's Site C dam project spiraled into a multi-billion dollar crisis. Discover the management failures, construction disasters, and political pressures that plagued Canada's largest public infrastructure project.

Lansdowne 2.0 Faces Union Contract Concerns

Ottawa's building trades council raises alarm about non-union contractors and wage concerns in the massive Lansdowne 2.0 redevelopment project, warning of potential labor disputes.

$50M Funding Boost for Rural Canadian Municipalities

The Canadian government announces a significant $50 million funding increase for rural municipalities through the expanded Canada Community-Building Fund, empowering local communities to address infrastructure priorities.

EV Charger Thief Strikes Repeatedly in Victoria Area

A sophisticated thief is systematically targeting electric vehicle charging stations across Greater Victoria, causing significant damage and frustration among EV owners while eluding police capture.

Canada's EV Mandate: Impossible Timeline?

Canada's ambitious electric vehicle mandate faces critical challenges including infrastructure gaps, supply chain limitations, and affordability concerns that could derail the 2035 timeline.

Meta & Microsoft's AI Spending Tests Investor Patience

As tech giants Meta and Microsoft pour billions into artificial intelligence infrastructure, investors are growing restless waiting for returns. Discover how massive AI spending is reshaping the tech landscape and testing Wall Street's patience.

Ignoring Indigenous Consultation Derails Business Projects

New KPMG research shows Canadian businesses face significant project delays and financial risks when failing to conduct proper Indigenous consultations. Discover why corporate Canada is waking up to this critical issue.

LRT Woes Shatter Orleans Transit Dreams

Ottawa's LRT system continues to disappoint Orleans residents, turning promised rapid transit into commuting nightmares and raising questions about the city's public transportation future.

Canada accelerates clean energy while backing pipelines

Canada is navigating a complex energy transition, rapidly expanding clean electricity while continuing to support fossil fuel infrastructure. Discover how the country plans to achieve net-zero grid by 2035 amid ongoing pipeline projects.

Ontario, Webequie First Nation partner on Ring of Fire roads

Ontario takes a monumental step toward unlocking the Ring of Fire's mineral riches through a groundbreaking agreement with Webequie First Nation that will accelerate vital road infrastructure in Northern Ontario's remote region.

Canada's EV Mandate: An Impossible Timeline?

Canada's ambitious 2035 electric vehicle mandate faces serious feasibility challenges, from infrastructure gaps to supply chain limitations. Experts warn this green dream could become a consumer nightmare.

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