John Tenpenny

2 months ago | renewcanada.net | John Tenpenny

With the demand for more hospitals and at an all-time high, new healthcare facilities now combine state-of-the art hospital design with the latest virtual care technology to fundamentally re-engineer how care is delivered across a health ecosystem. During a recent webinar hosted by ReNew Canada—with support from PCL Construction—a panel of experts involved in the healthcare infrastructure sector discussed the next generation of Canadian hospitals, from design to construction.

2 months ago | renewcanada.net | John Tenpenny

The 2025–2035 Québec Infrastructure Plan (QIP) totals $164 billion in investments over the next decade, a 7.2 per cent increase in relation to the preceding year, offering a clear response to the need to support the Québec economy, and a 63 per cent increase in relation to 2018. The investments will lead to quality construction to serve Quebecers.

Feb 26, 2025 | renewcanada.net | John Tenpenny

We are in the midst of what is known as an election super cycle. Provincial elections in British Columbia, Saskatchewan, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia were held this past Fall, and on the horizon are a potential early election call in Ontario, and an expected federal election in the Fall of 2025.

Jan 20, 2025 | renewcanada.net | John Tenpenny

Westinghouse Electric Company and the North Shore Mi’kmaq Tribal Council (NSMTC) announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to promote the selection and deployment of Westinghouse technology for nuclear new build projects in New Brunswick. Under the agreement, the initial focus will be on exploring possibilities for the AP300 small modular reactor (SMR) for both grid power and dedicated industrial purposes.

Jan 16, 2025 | renewcanada.net | John Tenpenny

The Government of Ontario announced it has asked Ontario Power Generation (OPG) to explore opportunities for new nuclear energy generation at their Wesleyville site, following expressions of interest from the Municipality of Port Hope and the Williams Treaties First Nations (WTFNs). OPG will work with local communities to determine support as the province seeks to expand generation to meet the rising demand for electricity.