Watermain Break Closes Midland Avenue at Kingston Road
A watermain break early Monday shut Midland Avenue at Kingston Road, prompting fire and city crews to respond at 4:20 a.m. to isolate the leak and address flooding.
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Hydro One Plans Demolition of 145‑Year‑Old Heritage Home
Hydro One’s 2026 acquisition of a 145‑year‑old heritage house near Kensington Market could lead to demolition to accommodate electricity infrastructure, putting the protected building at risk.
Engineering Report Flags Immediate Collapse Risk at Montreal Malting Plant
An engineering report warns the Canada Malting plant in Montreal of an immediate collapse risk and recommends controlled demolition as the only safe solution.
City to Widen Canal Street Sidewalks Near Lafayette Street
City officials will start widening Canal Street sidewalks near Lafayette Street this fall, a move that will affect the vendor‑filled section of the street.
Mount Royal Cross to Be Dismantled for Year‑Long Renovation
Mount Royal’s illuminated cross will be removed for about a year while about 450 steel parts and its lighting system are replaced, upgrading the landmark.
Fort Bend Subdivision Streetlights Restored After Weeks of Darkness
Streetlights in Vacek Pointe were turned back on on September 29 after weeks of darkness, following homeowner reports to KHOU 11.
Sinkhole Expands on Fanshawe Street, Safety Concerns Rise
A growing sinkhole on Fanshawe Street’s 2900 block lacks a repair plan, raising safety worries among residents while city agencies have offered no solution.
Mount Royal Cross Offline for a Year for Repairs
The Mount Royal Cross will be removed for roughly a year while about 450 steel components and its lighting system are replaced due to aging parts.
Loudoun County Holds Open House on Controversial Data Center
Loudoun County held an open house on Monday to discuss a proposed data center and collect feedback from local residents amid ongoing debate over the project.
Mayoral candidates propose 24‑hour road work, Seine River protection
Mayoral hopefuls in Winnipeg are pushing for 24‑hour road work, river protection, and an independent city audit in light of project delays and river health concerns.
Mayoral candidate calls for round‑the‑clock road work
A Winnipeg mayoral candidate proposes 24‑hour road work, Seine River protection and an independent audit to accelerate projects, amid wider infrastructure and environmental proposals in the race.
Warehouse Demolition Nears Completion, Menands Firehouse Rebuild Advances
The Central Warehouse demolition is in its final stage, while Menands officials report progress on rebuilding the town's firehouse, both marking key infrastructure improvements for the area.
Ottawa Opens Canada’s Four Largest Airports to Private Investment
Ottawa announced that private investment will be allowed in Canada’s four largest airports, a policy unveiled by Prime Minister Mark Carney after a Toronto meeting with global business leaders to attract foreign capital.
Montreal, Longueuil Mayors Call on Province to Prioritize Infrastructure
Montreal and Longueuil mayors urged the Quebec provincial election campaign to prioritize municipal infrastructure funding, warning that rising maintenance costs could outpace city capacities without provincial support.
City Crews Begin Repairs on South Philly Percy Street Sinkhole
City crews began repairing a weeks‑old sinkhole on South Percy Street in South Philadelphia on September 16, 2026, after residents warned of similar street problems emerging across the city.
Mayor Parker Forms Task Force on Data Center Guidelines
Mayor Cherelle Parker signed an executive order creating a multi‑agency task force to develop guidelines for future data center projects in Philadelphia, responding to community calls for a development moratorium.
Montreal and Longueuil Mayors Urge Province to Prioritize Infrastructure
Montreal and Longueuil mayors urged Quebec's government on September 15 to prioritize municipal infrastructure in the election campaign, warning that rising maintenance costs could overwhelm city budgets without increased provincial support.
Caroline Street Lighting Project Breaks Ground in Downtown Saratoga Springs
The City of Saratoga Springs Public Works started construction on September 14, 2026 to install new street lighting on Caroline Street, a project aimed at improving safety and aesthetics as part of a larger municipal infrastructure upgrade.
Mayors Call for Infrastructure Funding in Quebec Election
Mayors Soraya Martinez Ferrada of Montreal and Catherine Fournier of Longueuil urged the Quebec government to prioritize municipal infrastructure funding in the upcoming election, warning that rising maintenance costs could outpace city capacities.
Montreal and Longueuil Mayors Call for Infrastructure Focus
Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada and Longueuil Mayor Catherine Fournier urged the Quebec government to prioritize municipal infrastructure in the upcoming election, warning that rising maintenance costs could overwhelm the cities without provincial support.
