2 h. ago Manitoba Indigenous groups agree to work together on major infrastructure projects

The Southern Chiefs' Organization, which represents 32 Anishinaabe and Dakota First Nations in the province, and the Manitoba Métis Federation have signed a five-year agreement.

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14 h. ago Philippines to Borrow $47 Billion in 2026 as Budget Gap Widens

The Philippine government plans to borrow 2.68 trillion pesos ($47 billion) in 2026, slightly higher than this year’s estimate, as it seeks to spend more for priority projects including infrastructure, education and healthcare.

Economics

5 d. ago Armenia, Azerbaijan strike peace deal with transit route named after Trump

The two countries signed an agreement that will create a major transit corridor that will be named the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity, the White House said.

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6 d. ago BlackRock’s GIP Said to Hire for Southeast Asia Infrastructure

Global Infrastructure Partners LP, a private markets firm that’s a unit of BlackRock Inc., is setting up a team to finance infrastructure projects in Southeast Asia that usually struggle to secure investment, according to people familiar with the matter.

Economics

7 d. ago Italy OKs $15.5B project to build world’s longest suspension bridge from mainland to Sicily

MILAN — Italy cleared the way Wednesday to build the world’s largest suspension bridge linking the Italian mainland with Sicily in a massive 13.5 billion euro ($15.5 billion) infrastructure project that has been long delayed by debates over its scale, earthquake threats, environmental impact and the spectre of mafia interference. The Strait of Messina Bridge […]

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3 w. ago People are fighting to stop demolition of Ontario diner around for over 60 years

The Midway Diner in Barrie, Ontario, has been an iconic landmark for generations, but this retro landmark, which has served breakfast staples since the 1960s, is now facing the threat of demolition.A change.org petition posted by local resident Arnie Ivsins is calling for a stop to the impending demolition planned by the City, citing the diner as a vital piece of Barrie's rich history and identity."The Midway not only serves as a reminder of Barrie's early days, but also offers a sense of continuity and belonging in our rapidly changing city," the petition reads. Interior of the Midway Diner. Photo: change.orgThe campaign calls on Barrie's City Council, as well as heritage conservation authorities and community leaders, to take action to stop the demolition.According to the City of Barrie, the site is required for an infrastructure project related to the city's water treatment plant. The diner will have to be dem...

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3 w. ago NCC, Ottawa Senators making 'real progress' on LeBreton deal

"Both parties are working hard to reach an agreement and are committed to bringing a major events centre to LeBreton Flats," the NCC said Friday.

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3 w. ago Carney pitches major project powers to skeptical First Nations as advancing ‘Indigenous economic growth’

Chiefs who attended the gathering came armed with concerns and questions about the government's new law, which ushers in a new process for approving major infrastructure projects from ports to pipelines

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4 w. ago Largo Physical Vanadium Validates its Unique Leasing Model with 48 MWh Flow Battery Electrolyte Lease; Storion Energy–TerraFlow Energy Supply Agreement Supports Growth

Storion–TerraFlow strategic supply agreement to advance vanadium flow battery adoption in the U.S., starting with major 48 MWh Texas flow battery project Electrolyte lease agreement further validates LPV’s unique vanadium leasing model with first flow battery project; expected to commence early 2027 TORONTO, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Largo Physical Vanadium Corp. (“LPV” or […]

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4 w. ago First Nations to launch legal challenge against Ontario, federal bills 5 and C

TORONTO — Nine First Nations in Ontario are asking a court for an injunction that would prevent the federal and provincial governments from moving forward with some of the most contentious aspects of recent laws meant to fast-track infrastructure projects. The Indigenous communities say in the legal challenge filed in the Ontario Superior Court of […]

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4 w. ago Renewables Investors Say Australia’s Grid Delays Hamper Outlays

Australia’s slow rollout of transmission infrastructure is stalling renewable energy projects and putting the country’s net zero ambitions at risk, according to a survey of investors managing a collective A$38 billion ($25 billion) in renewable assets across the nation.

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