AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoMajor Infrastructure Procurement: B.C. is terminating its design-build deal for the George Massey Tunnel replacement and will retender the remaining work, citing an inability to agree on commercial terms; the province says the $4.15B project is still on track and plans to split the job into packages to boost competition and more local contracting. Housing & Community Builds: Ontario is funding a new $34.3M French-Catholic K-12 school in Winchester, Ont., to expand access to French-language education. Transit & Water Systems: Calgary says the Bearspaw South Feeder Main replacement is on schedule, with the $439M project fast-tracked after major breaks and staged construction underway. Rent Pressure Watch: CMHC data shows Halifax remains tough for renters, with low vacancy (2.7%) and faster rent growth, especially for two-bed units. Data Centres & Urban Impact: Vancouver-area reporting highlights ongoing debate around incoming large data centres, including environmental and noise concerns. Affordable Housing for Safety: Winnipeg’s transitional housing for women fleeing violence is at capacity, with a second facility expected to open soon.
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