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The federal government says there is no immediate change for those working at the pay centre in Miramichi, as they transition from Phoenix to the Dayforce payroll system. Nearly 1,800 people are employed at the centre, which process pay for public servants.

AgriFORCE Growing Systems Ltd. has completed the installation and commissioning of Bitcoin miners at its future Oyen site. In partnership with BlueFlare Energy™ Solutions Inc. the site is scheduled for miner expansion and load evaluations.

WestJet is partnering with Aeromexico in a codeshare agreement that will add 10 new destinations in Mexico and streamline connectivity to numerous Canadian destinations.

Lacombe County is planning to start a bridge replacement project on July 21, 2025. The work includes demolition of the old bridge and new construction. The project is expected to be completed by September 1, 2025, weather permitting.

The 2024 Economy in Review report has identified a number of growth areas in N.B. The economy grew by 1.4% in 2024, the population increased by 2.7%, employment rose by 2.9%, total capital investment went up 4.4%, and merchandise exports rose 2.7%.

Statistics Canada reports that while net income went down for most Canadian farmers in 2024, it increased in P.E.I. and Nova Scotia. Farmers still faced rising cost of fertilizer, fuel and other supplies.

Summerside is continuing to take a lead in sustainability and renewable energy with the development of the Summerside Eco-Park. It is working to become Canada’s first business park that passes strict sustainable standards of Passive House design.

Statistics Canada reports that while net income went down for most Canadian farmers in 2024, it increased in P.E.I. and N.S. Net income on P.E.I. rose to $105.9M up 1.7% from 2023. Farmers still faced rising cost of fertilizer, fuel and other supplies.

The Beer Store will close a total of 20 locations across Ontario in August 24

The Langley School District is planning to spend $1B on 18 major construction projects over the next five years. If approved by the Government of British Columbia, these projects would include the construction of five new schools, school site purchases and an expansion of around 42 new classrooms to existing schools. Work would also include seismic upgrades to two existing schools.

Work to replace a sanitary sewer main and a water main on Hammond Bay Road in Nanaimo is beginning soon. The project is expected to complete in spring 2026.

Calgary-based Canadian Premium Sand Inc., a developer of solar panel glass manufacturing technologies, is shifting its focus to prioritize its US solar glass project rather than its proposed manufacturing facility in Selkirk, Manitoba.

WestJet has formed a new interline partnership with Saudia, (formerly known as Saudi Arabian Airlines) the flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, to enhance global connectivity across both carriers' networks. The agreement includes single-connection access to Jeddah and Riyadh across several international airports.

The County of Wetaskiwin has been awarded $100,000, through the Government of Alberta’s Water for Life program, to explore a regional water system in partnership with the Town of Thorsby.

Nursing services at the Ross River Health Centre will be temporarily suspended from July 2 to July 10 due to staffing shortages. During this period, administrative staff will assist with appointment bookings and travel documents for medical needs. A physician will be available for pre-booked appointments from July 7 to 9, and a nurse will return from July 11 to 28 for urgent care. Full health care services are expected to resume on July 29.

The Town of Hay River is accepting grant applications of $35,000 and $20,000 for residential housing construction projects, including multi-family and accessory dwelling units. This is the second phase of the town’s grant program aimed at promoting housing, supported by $2M from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation in 2024.

The Thompson-Nicola Regional District has expanded its FireSmart Rebate Program to offer a new cash-back option for seniors. This new option would provide a rebate to seniors for a portion of the costs of fire mitigation work to their homes. The rebates will cover 50% of costs up to $750.

The City of Kamloops is beginning its $7M sanitary sewer main upgrade project on July 7. The upgrades will support future development in the downtown core by increasing the system’s capacity. The project is expected to complete in fall 2025.

The City of Coquitlam council has voted to issue a conservation permit for work on the Sheep Paddocks Trail in ƛ̓éxətəm Regional Park. Work on the project is expected to begin this August and complete before the end of September.

Bento Café, a Japanese café, has opened in Vancouver.

Teacher shortages persist in almost every Canadian province and territory, with many districts relying on substitutes and non-qualified teachers. N.B. has launched a new recruitment campaign, as well as increased the number of college teaching seats.

The Canadian Infrastructure Bank is providing $50M to Creative Energy for work on a low-carbon district energy system with Thompson Rivers University. The project is cost-shared between the two partners and when completed will lower annual utility costs at the university by up to 20%. The project is expected to complete in 2026.

The Government of British Columbia has provided $20K through the Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program to the Similkameen Country Development Association to develop an agri-tourism strategy. The association is seeking further funding to support the next steps of its strategy and to recruit members of its new task force.

The Government of British Columbia is providing the Village of Cache Creek with $394K from B.C.’s Disaster Resilience and Innovation Funding program to support its Sewer Protection Options Analysis and Design project. This project will include planning and design work to protect the sewer system and mitigate flooding.

The DoubleTree by Hilton West Kelowna Hotel has opened. The facility includes 78 guest rooms, a restaurant and amenities.

Kahve Café, a Vancouver café located in Kitsilano, shut down in April.

Hikvision Canada Inc., a Chinese maker of surveillance camera systems, has been ordered to shut down its operations by the Government of Canada over national security concerns. The federal government, agencies and Crown corporations will also avoid using or purchasing equipment from the company.

The Yellowknife Community Foundation has announced the creation of the Darrel Mack Memorial Fund, dedicated to improving food security in the Northwest Territories. Each year, income from this fund will be allocated to projects that enhance food security for youth and single-parent families.

New/Coming Soon Business Openings: Esmé & Evee (Halifax), COBS Bread (West Bedford), Threadz Thrift Shop (Dartmouth), Starry Art & Tech (Halifax), Freedom (Halifax), Citadel Grill and Pub (Bedford), and The Village Diner (Halifax); Closures: One To One/Emmanuel Taste Buds (Halifax), Wise Sandwish (Dartmouth), and Pizza Singles (Halifax).

Construction will begin this summer on a four-storey office building in Winnipeg’s Bridgwater neighbourhood. The project, by Private Pension Partners, will include commercial retail space and a main floor restaurant. It is the first major office building to be built in Bridgwater.

Bridges Community Health Centre, Niagara Medical Group Family Health Team, Portage Medical Family Health Team, and Welland McMaster Family Health Team are launching Primary Care Access Clinics in Fort Erie and Port Colborne this summer, with services running through September

Finn Way General Contractor Inc. has begun construction on a $32.6M multi-use indoor turf sports complex in the City of Thunder Bay, with completion expected in fall 2026

The provincial government is investing $155M to support the expansion of 57 new community surgical and diagnostic centres across the province over the next two years to meet the increasing demand for medical services

Winnipeg’s technology sector is growing in recent years, with new companies drawn to its affordability and support from incubators such as Manitoba Technology Accelerator and North Forge Technology Exchange. Startups have recently launched in the areas of sports technology, construction, and health care innovation, among others.

Cannabis retailer High Tide, Inc has opened a new Canna Cabana location in Winnipeg. The new store, on Henderson Highway, is the first Canna Cabana in Winnipeg’s north end.

Winnipeg restaurant chain Mr. Calzone has opened its fifth location, in the Northgate Shopping Centre. The company is now seeking to expand outside of Winnipeg and across Canada.

The South Okanagan Similkameen Health Care Society has opened in Penticton. The society’s move is the first part of a larger move to the Colleen Schneider Medical Centre, with Fairview Medical Clinic set to move in on August 1.

The District of Sicamous has announced Fibre Connect will begin work on a new fibre internet installation in early 2026. Property owners will have the option to connect to the new installation which will offer faster internet speeds and increased security.

The Garden City Conservation Society has received $15K from the 2025 Living Cities Canada Fund from Green Communities Canada to build a mini forest in Richmond. The funding comes from the Living Cities Canada Fund which is supporting 36 community-based greening projects in 29 communities across Canada.

Nin Nin Ramen opened in Vancouver on June 27.

The Metro Vancouver Regional District has approved $479M to TransLink to support the addition of 102 new electric buses to Metro Vancouver’s public transit system. The funds will also support the construction of related charging infrastructure as well as other upgrades at Port Coquitlam’s Transit Centre bus depot.

The Government of British Columbia has announced that it has partnered with xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) and the City of Vancouver to sign a memorandum of understanding committing to work together to host FIFA World Cup 26 matches in Vancouver and to share benefits with all partners.

Klue, a Vancouver-based business intelligence software firm, has laid off 40% of its workforce, or roughly 85 employees, on June 25 in response to competition form businesses experimenting with artificial intelligence internally. The company made these cuts to proactively increase efficiency amid uncertainty in the sector.

Station St. Salvage, a second-hand goods store in Duncan, opened on June 24.

The City of Campbell River has announced the launch of the Thriving Non-Profits Community Boot Camp program. The program helps local charity organizations with training and strategies to support financial sustainability. The training program will be held from mid-August to early October.

Bambini Learning Group has started construction on an early learning centre in Calgary's Bambini Alpine Park. The facility is expected to open in spring 2026.

Yellowknife’s Sundog Trading Post will remain closed indefinitely as the café undergoes repairs after a fire damaged its attic and roof.

An Ontario court has approved the sale of Yukon’s Eagle gold mine, launching a two-phase bidding process. The sale follows the mine’s 2024 shutdown due to a major environmental incident, and future operations will depend on the plans of any new owner.

The N.L Government has announced 400 additional educators (mix of teachers and learning assistants) to its public education system next year with a $44M budget. For the first time in 30 years this includes the addition of 5 speech-language pathologists (SLP’s), that will amount to 10 positions to be filled when considering 5 are currently advertised on the job board.

The Government of Canada has announced over $100M in funding to 26 harbours in Newfoundland and Labrador. $4.1M of this will go towards the reconstruction of the Torbay wharf where Exploits Welding and Machine Shop Limited were awarded the main contract. Work is expected to be completed there by May 2026.

Canada has agreed to spend 5% of its GDP on defence by 2035. Under the plan, 3.5% will go toward equipment, training and growing Canada’s defence industry. The other 1.5% will be spent on ports, airports, communications networks and emergency systems.

UNB's Fredericton and Moncton campuses will begin using virtual reality training technology to help nursing student to safely prepare for real-life scenarios.The province will spend $500K to pay for equipment and setup costs.

Horizon and Vitalité Health report that the move to family health teams is improving health care access. The N.B. government plans to open at least 30 collaborative care clinics over four years and aims to have all patients connected to a team by 2029.

The Human Development Council report says that 45% of N.B. workers make less than the living wage of $24.62 an hour. Other key findings from the report: 89% were 20 years old or older, 75% of the low wage group were full-time, and 53% were women.

Canada has agreed to spend 5% of its GDP on defence by 2035. Under the plan, 3.5% will go toward equipment, training and growing Canada’s defence industry. The other 1.5% will be spent on ports, airports, communications networks and emergency systems.

The Office of the Consumer Advocate for Insurance is accepting applications until July 25 for the position of consumer advocate. The office responds to requests about insurance and consumer complaints and oversees educational programs on insurance.

Some mayors of municipalities with their own police forces have expressed concern over the province's move to expand the RCMP's role to a provincial policing model with RCMP providing both local and specialized services, but will allow municipalities to keep their own forces if they meet higher standards. There are currently 10 municipal police forces.

Dalhousie University projects a $20.6M deficit in its operating budget for next year. The budget cuts are expected to result in job losses among faculty and staff that will include not renewing faculty short-term contracts, program cancellations, and larger class sizes, as well as job losses in administrative, technical, clerical and custodial positions.

Canada has agreed to spend 5% of its GDP on defence by 2035. Under the plan, 3.5% will go toward equipment, training and growing Canada’s defence industry. The other 1.5% will be spent on ports, airports, communications networks and emergency systems.

P.E.I.’s nursing classification system is getting overhauled, which will provide clearer job roles, and in some instances a pay raise. Upon review of more than 1,400 nursing positions, eight new registered nurse classification groupings were created.

Canada has agreed to spend 5% of its GDP on defence by 2035. Under the plan, 3.5% will go toward equipment, training and growing Canada’s defence industry. The other 1.5% will be spent on ports, airports, communications networks and emergency systems.

Chipotle Mexican Grill will open a new location in Barrie this summer

Luca Faloni, an Italian men’s clothing company, will open its first Canadian location, a 2,500-sq.-ft. store, in downtown Toronto later this year

Phase two of construction is underway at Bird’s Eye View Park in the Municipality of Casselman, near Ottawa, supported by a $1M investment from the federal and municipal governments. The final phase is expected to be completed in 2026.

Matheson Constructors Limited has begun construction on a new $94.7M, 160-bed long-term care home in Picton, Prince Edward County, supported by the provincial government, with completion expected by spring 2027

EllisDon Corporation and PCL Constructors Canada Inc. broke ground on the 2,800,000-sq.-ft. Peter Gilgan Mississauga Hospital, supported by over $14B investment from the provincial government, creating 2,400 health-care worker and 400 doctor positions when complete

New tennis courts have opened in Winnipeg’s Garden City neighbourhood through the Play Your Court program, a partnership between Tennis Canada and National Bank. Tennis Manitoba will run programming at the site, which has received $300,000 in funding from the provincial government.

Educational assistants with the Winnipeg School Division have ratified a new four-year collective agreement. The contract includes an average wage increase of 18-21% over the four years, as well as additional family leave and discretional leave days.

Fête Ice Cream & Coffee has opened a second location in Winnipeg: a kiosk on the Esplanade Riel footbridge. The company has also expanded production of its locally made ice cream to include 30 Winnipeg stores, such as Safeway, Sobeys, and Red River Co-op.

Physician advocacy group Doctors Manitoba is warning that staff shortages will have significant impacts on rural emergency departments in the coming weeks. The organization is anticipating that only 1 in 4 rural ERs will be reliably open 24/7 this summer.

The Government of British Columbia is providing Williams Lake Regional Airport and the District of 100 Mile House Municipal Airport with nearly $250K in funding through the B.C. Air Access Program. The funding is part of $6.2M the program is providing to support infrastructure projects in rural airports across the province.

A new $195K inclusive playground has opened at Diamond Vale Elementary School in Merritt. The project received funding through British Columbia’s Playground Equipment Program, along with 25 other projects.

The Government of British Columbia has signed an agreement with Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) to create 33 Siiyamin ta Sḵwx̱wú7mesh cultural sites. These sites are protected from harvesting, new roads and tenures. Six newly designated Special Cultural Management Areas will also enhance forest stewardship and cultural management while providing economic benefits.

UniUni, a Richmond-based delivery logistics company, has raised another US$70M in capital funding from investors. The company plans to spend this money to upgrade its automation and robotics technologies.

TransLink has announced that it is committing $145M in 2025 to support 118 local transportation projects across Metro Vancouver through its annual Local Government Funding Programs. Over $65M will go towards maintaining and repairing TransLink’s designated Major Road Network. The funding will also go to pavement rehabilitation work as well as seismic and safety upgrades.

88 Town, a Korean-Chinese restaurant, opened on June 21 in Burnaby.

The Government of British Columbia is providing $2.2M to four Vancouver Island airports through the BC Air Access Program. Of these funds, $2M is going to Comox Valley Airport for runway extensions. Nanaimo Airport is receiving $750K for electrical upgrades and Courtenay Airpark is receiving $66.3K for runway rehabilitation. Finally, $35K is going to Alert Bay to create a facility master plan.

Gigpit, a Victoria-based startup, launched in June to help music-lovers discover local artists and bands.

Creative BC has announced nearly $294K in funding across 17 Amplify BC grants through the Record in BC program. The grants will support artists with expenses in British Columbia, such as recording music, establishing music tourism and hiring local recording professionals. Supported projects must create B.C. jobs, support local music companies and be financially viable.

The City of Edmonton is piloting a mobile hydrogen refueling station, the first in Alberta, for use with the city’s fleet of hydrogen powered vehicles. The $6.9M station, funded by Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA), can fuel approximately 45 light-duty vehicles or 10 transit buses per day.

More than 35 employers are expected at the Red Deer Career and Education Expo happening July 31 at the Pidherney Curling Centre.

New Harvest Canada, specialists in cellular biomanufacturing, has received $500,000 from Alberta Innovates to support its $2.4M Cellular Agriculture Prairie Ecosystem Project.

The City of Calgary has started construction on the on the southeast SE section of the $6.248B Green Line LRT Porject. The work will build the first 16 kilometres of an overall 46-kilometre project.

The Yukon and Quebec governments have renewed their Cooperation Agreement to support the growing francophone community in Yukon. Under this agreement, each government will contribute $50,000 annually to projects that benefit this community.

The Northwest Territories government has opened its second intake for the Northwest Territories Nominee Program from July 2 to July 9. Following the first intake, which took place from February 27 to March 6, there will be 21 spaces available out of a total of 150 for 2025. The program will allocate 10 spaces for entry-level or semi-skilled occupations, 10 spaces for skilled worker occupations, and 1 space for a francophone occupation.

UPEI has released its $202.9M budget and states that with fewer international students enrolled and lower revenues, it is projected to have a $5.4M shortfall. Tuition will go up by 6.5% and although there won’t be layoffs, some vacancies may not be filled.

Decathlon Canada Inc., a sports and outdoor equipment retailer, will close five retail stores in Brampton, Burlington, Markham, Scarborough, and Vaughan this summer

Siemens Canada Limited will wind down manufacturing at its Peterborough factory, impacting 160 positions as it consolidates operations and shifts production to its Concord facility, where 70 new roles will be created, with the transition beginning immediately and expected to be completed by September 2027

Lester B. Pearson International Airport in Mississauga received $2M from the provincial government to assist with recruiting, training, and upskilling 450 workers for jobs in hospitality, ramp and baggage handling, safety and security, general labour, and customer service

Construction is underway on Lakehead University's $29M, 25,833-sq.-ft. veterinary training facility in Thunder Bay, which is set to open in 2027 and will train 20 students per year.

The Government of Manitoba has opened a 26-bed transitional unit at Winnipeg’s Holy Family Home, providing care for seniors who have left the hospital but are still awaiting placement in a personal care home. The Province spent $1.9M to redevelop an old ward at Holy Family, a long-term care home in Winnipeg’s North End.

The City of Brandon’s $19.6M recreation facility, the Maple Leaf Foods Sports Complex, is scheduled to open next month. The project features soccer and cricket pitches as well as a 5,500 sq.-ft clubhouse, which will include change rooms, a canteen, and space for offices and storage. Construction on the clubhouse is anticipated to start in the coming weeks and should be completed in time for the 2026 season.

The Government of British Columbia has provided the Burns Lake Airport and the Smithers Airport with over $802K and $35K respectively through the B.C. Air Access Program. Burns Lake will use this funding to upgrade its fuel system while Smithers is creating a facility master plan. The Air Access Program is providing a total of $6.2M across the province.

The Silver Springs RV & Lodging Resort near Terrace has been purchased by Red Road Recovery to be operated as an addictions treatment centre. The facility has begun recruitment for 25 people to maintain the property and work with clients and expects to begin operations in October. Operations will be supported by the Northern First Nations Alliance.

The Government of British Columbia is providing Eagle Valley Snowmobile Club and the Crowfoot Mountain Snowmobile Club in Celista $25K and nearly $18K respectively from the Off-Road Vehicle Trail Fund. Eagle Valley will enhance trail safety and maintenance, while Crowfoot Mountain is conducting maintenance work on trailhead and shelter infrastructure. The fund provides up to $400K to 20 projects.

Halina Modern Filipino Kitchen + Bar has opened in East Vancouver.

TransLink has announced it will be adding 40 new bus routes in September to meet increasing demands for its services. Some of the new routes include increases to service at parks and beaches.

Grape Vibes, a wine bar, has opened in East Vancouver.

The City of Coquitlam has adopted the Major Facilities Roadmap and the 2025-2035 Sports Field Strategy, two strategic planning documents that will help guide city planning over the next 10 to 30 years. They include plans to maintain and enhance existing facilities, build new facilities, and identify new partnerships and opportunities.

Rise Consignment in Victoria has announced it will be closing at the end of July due to rising costs, slow sales and unexpected expenses.

B.C. Transit has launched its first heavy-duty electric buses in Victoria, British Columbia, with 10 vehicles expected to be operating by fall. The new vehicles are expected to reduce carbon emissions by nearly 95%. The project has received funding from the Victoria Regional Transit System and both the Governments of Canada and British Columbia.

Malahat First Nation and Cowichan Tribes have announced they have received loans of $66.7M from the Canada Infrastructure Bank’s Indigenous Community Infrastructure Initiative for developments in their communities. Malahat Nation is receiving $57.8M while Khowutzun Development Corporation owned by Cowichan Tribes received $8.9M for the construction of on-reserve housing and business development.

The Crofton Fire Hall is recruiting for on-call firefighters through its annual fall recruitment call.

The Government of Canada has announced that the AI Compute Access Fund has opened for applications. The fund will provide up to $300M to support affordable access to compute power for small- and medium-sized Canadian businesses developing AI products which will improve competition in the field, support innovation and create new jobs.

The Government of British Columbia has announced that it is spending $6.2M to support 16 airport upgrades in the province through the BC Air Access Program in 2025. Supported projects include runway improvements, construction of a permanent heliport, new fencing and weather monitoring, lighting, and fuel system upgrades.

The Government of Alberta is providing $5M through the Emissions Reduction Alberta TIER fund to support Deep Sky in a project to directly capture emissions at its Innisfail facility. The project is expected to create 80 construction jobs, 15 permanent jobs, and more than $100M in local economic benefit over the next 10 years.

Calgary Airports and Lufthansa Technik have started construction on a first-of-its-kind facility in Canada that includes an engine repair shop and an advanced engine test cell for latest-generation aircraft. The $120M facility is expected to create 160 permanent full-time jobs when it opens in 2027 and 170 temporary positions during construction.

FlixBus, a passenger transportation company based in Germany, started new intercity bus services between Saskatchewan and Alberta on July 1. The daily service connects Calgary, Edmonton, North Battleford, Saskatoon and Regina.

Larga Kitikmeot has applied to build a new 75-room medical travel lodge in Yellowknife to address overcrowding at its current facility. City council is expected to vote on the application at a future date.

The Old Well House Café in Grand Manan has shut down after operating for seven seasons on the waterfront. The owner states that the café’s closure was due to a stalled wharf project, which left mounds of debris that obstructed the view of the ocean.

The N.S. Government is partnering with two universities in Lebanon to bring 10 ready-to-practise family physicians (2/year) to the province through a 5-year pilot program. Nova Scotia welcomed 253 new doctors between April 2024 and March 2025, a net gain of 187 doctors, of which 32% were internationally trained.

Changes to Jordan’s Principle funding criteria have led to the loss of at least 450 educational assistant positions in Alberta schools, as school divisions adjust to updated eligibility for off-reserve support. While some divisions had relied on this federal funding to enhance services for Indigenous students, provinces are now positioned to provide these supports through their own education funding programs.

The Mining Industry Human Resources Council estimates that 100,000 new employees will be needed within 10 years across the country to meet the increased demand for minerals

The Commission de la construction du Québec estimates that the industry will need 16,000 workers by 2029

Healthy Planet Corp. is opening a 6,000-sq.-ft. store in Guelph in August

FlixBus has launched seasonal direct routes connecting Niagara-on-the-Lake, Niagara Falls, and Toronto, with service running through November

Stone Island Canada Inc., a clothing and apparel company, will open a new 3,600-sq.-ft. store at Yorkdale Shopping Centre in Toronto later this year

The Government of Manitoba is spending about $10M annually on a program that incentivize homeowners to install geothermal heat pumps. The new program will cover 60-75% of installation costs, with the remaining 25-40% covered by the homeowner but gradually reimbursed on their monthly energy bill.

The Government of Manitoba has opened an office in Washington, D.C., with the goal of strengthening trade relationships with the United States. The Province has allocated $800,000 toward office space, staff salaries, and administrative support in 2025.

Aircraft manufacturer Boeing Canada is spending $20M to expand its Winnipeg facility, nearly doubling the size of its freezer space for composite materials. Increasing capacity will help Boeing meet its need for 44,000 new aircraft over the next two decades. Its Winnipeg plant currently employs about 1,500 people.

Tenaris, a steel pipe manufacturer and supplier, has announced plans for a new service station in the Montney area near Fort St. John. According to the company, it has purchased nine acres of land which it will use for the construction of the centre. The company expects to begin producing 7K tons of pipes at this location by the end of 2025.

The Government of British Columbia is providing the Williams Lake Off-Road Motorcycle Association and the 108 ATV Club with $8.5K and $25K respectively for trail projects. The motorcycle association will use the funds for maintenance and improvement projects in the Bull Mountain Trail and the ATV club will use funds for the Gold Rush Snowmobile Trail Revitalization project.

As part of its British Columbia-wide modernization project, FortisBC will be replacing gas meters in Greater Trail with new advanced meters. The new meters can automate gas consumption readings and provide wireless data transmissions. The work will enhance safety and provide a longer service life for the meters. The project is expected to complete in November 2027.

West Kootenay Regional Airport in Castlegar is receiving upgrades to its capacity and increased amenities. The project is expected to cost $10M and is receiving $6M from the Union of BC Municipalities Growing Community Fund. The $720K design project by Kasian Architecture Interior Design and Planning Design begins this summer, and construction is expected to take from 2027 to 2028.

The City of Kamloops has announced upgrade work on Overlanders Bridge will take place this summer. The work includes upgrades to the bridge’s deck and multi-use path. The project is expected to complete in fall 2025.

The Government of British Columbia has announced the opening of 80 new childcare spaces at the Riverside Learning Centre in Princeton. The project was a partnership between the Province and School District 58 and received more than $10.2M in funding.

A new food hall is opening in Richmond that will serve food from Pokey Okey, Oishinoya and Nonbiri. An opening date has not yet been announced but the hall is expected to open sometime later this year.

TransLink has announced that 60 new bus shelters are being installed in Surrey this year. The installation process is expected to take up to six months. The City of Surrey will contribute $950K towards this project through the 2025 Community Works Fund Agreement.

SugarCoat Tanghulu Shop, a Chinese street snack vendor in Vancouver, has closed.

According to CUPE Local 15, the union that represents around 90 gallery employees, the Vancouver Art Gallery will be laying off at least 30 people as it deals with financial difficulties. Currently, the gallery employs approximately 136 full-time staff.

Taco Loma, a new take-out burrito bar, opened in the Mount Pleasant neighbourhood of Vancouver on June 26.

The City of Coquitlam has announced more than $183K through the Spirit of Coquitlam program to support 20 local not-for-profit organizations. This funding will support capital projects, festivals and events, sport hosting and community programs.

Your Place Victoria, a social enterprise by Our Place Society, launched earlier this year. The program provides employment for individuals rebuilding their lives after addiction, homelessness and other barriers.

The Government of British Columbia is providing $400K through the Off-Road Vehicle Trail Fund to support 20 projects that support off-road vehicle use across the province. This funding supports the construction of new trails, maintenance work on existing trails and projects to insure safe and responsible ridership.

Calgary-based Primary Hydrogen Corp. has started field sampling at its Dove Creek Project in southwestern Colorado. The work is part of a broader, more extensive program to collect soil gas samples to help delineate the hydrogen resource and influence future exploration phases.

NRGene, Pulse Genetics, Hensall Co-op, Yumasoy Foods, with additional support from Protein Industries Canada, will provide $4.3 million for a new breeding program to develop more seed options for farmers and expand the soy market.

The Government of Canada has announced $893,750 in funding to the Unama’ki (Cape Breton) Institute of Natural Resources to lead climate action rooted in Mi’kmaw knowledge, community priorities and culturally relevant approaches. Part of the funding will be used to hire a Mi’kmaw climate change co-ordinator and project assistant.

sonnen, a global leader in energy storage and virtual power plant (VPP) technology has launched the first VPP in Canada at the Blatchford Lands in Edmonton developed by Landmark Homes. sonnen plans to launch VPPs throughout Alberta and into other Canadian regions, with potential to reach over 3,000 individual sites.

Keranic Industrial Gas Inc. is planning to restart the Royal Helium Steveville Helium Purification Facility within 12-15 weeks following the completion of its acquisition, pending regulatory approvals.

The Government of Alberta is providing $55.8M over six years to support woodland caribou recovery by planting five million trees across 15 northern caribou ranges. The initiative, part of a partnership with Natural Resources Canada, aims to restore habitat along legacy seismic lines while creating jobs in rural and Indigenous communities.

PrairiesCan is providing over $10.9M in seven Alberta-based businesses to boost innovation through AI, robotics, and advanced manufacturing. These targeted investments aim to support economic diversification, job creation, and sustainable growth—strengthening Alberta’s position as a national leader in emerging technologies.

The Department of Finance is seeking part-time liquor and cannabis inspectors on a contract basis in Cambridge Bay. These inspectors will monitor compliance with Nunavut’s Liquor and Cannabis Acts and Regulations, with the majority of work scheduled during evenings and weekends. Applicants who are Nunavut Inuit will be given priority.

The Summer Employment for Nunavut Students (SENS) program is back, supporting on-the-job training for students aged 15 to 30 returning to school in the fall. Eligible employers—including businesses, non-profits, and hamlets—can receive wage subsidies for hiring local youth, with applications made on the students’ behalf.

Menzies ProCare, a Morden-based health practice, has added a second location in Winkler. There are now 12-15 staff between the two locations, offering chiropractic care, naturopathic medicine, podiatry, and counselling services.

The District of 100 Mile House has announced that the Municipal Well Redevelopment Project in South Cariboo has completed. The project involved the redevelopment of three water wells across the region.

JD Sports Canada, a sports retailer, opened a 16K sq. ft. flagship store on June 21 in Vancouver. The company also has plans to open a Nanaimo store in October.

The Government of British Columbia has announced that construction will begin this summer on a new ferry terminal in downtown Victoria. Once complete, the terminal will provide a more comfortable travel experience for passengers. The total project cost is estimated at $416M. The project is expected to complete in 2028.

The Caisse Desjardins du Saguenay- Saint-Laurent inaugurated its new head office in Les Escoumins. The $4.9M building was constructed by Construction Éclair, which is based in Clermont. The office will officially open in mid-July.

The Musée régional de Rimouski will reopen to the public on September 26. Three employees, who were temporarily laid off in February, will be able to return to work.

Xanadu Quantum Technologies Inc., supported by a federal government investment, opened a $10M photonic packaging facility in Toronto

Eisai Limited, a pharmaceutical company, has expanded its Canadian Headquarters in Mississauga, growing its workforce to over 100 employees

Thomas Motors, a Honda dealership in Melfort, held the grand opening of their new power sports sales building on June 20.

Oulton College's Elmwood Drive campus in Moncton is undergoing a $3M expansion, which will add 300 new student nursing seats, and upgraded medical and nursing labs. Work is expected to be done by January and will be able to train over 400 nursing students.

The N.L. Government has committed $20M this year to fill 400 new positions in the school system, 275 of which will be teachers, guidance counsellors, and administrators, with the remainder being teaching assistants.

A new 40-space francophone child-care centre in Pomquet (Antigonish County) is expected to open in Spring 2026. The centre will be operated by the Centre d'appui à la petite enfance de la Nouvelle-Écosse and co-located at École acadienne de Pomquet. The N.S. Government is providing $3.5M towards the project.

A new 104-space early learning and child-care centre will be constructed on the St. Francis Xavier University campus in Antigonish, in partnership with the N.S. Government. The project will see an existing building removed to make space for the new facility, which the university will maintain upon completion.

The N.S. Government will move ahead with its own geological study of three areas with known uranium deposits - Millet Brook, East Dalhousie and Louisville, that will not involve drilling or digging. An open call to mineral exploration companies this spring did not yield any applications.

Kids Kingdom Daycare Inc., a children’s indoor play centre in Orléans near Ottawa, has closed

The provincial government is investing $235M, part of the $2.1B allocated to Ontario's primary care plan, to create and expand up to 130 primary care teams in Ontario in 2025

Enbridge Inc. and its US partner Energy Transfer LP are evaluating market interest in increased pipeline capacity in Illinois that would help rising Alberta oil sands production reach more markets in the U.S. Midwest and Gulf Coast. The Southern Illinois Connector would transport as much as 200,000 barrels of crude a day.

The City of Calgary is hiring for a variety of jobs ranging from professional level occupations to recreation instructors and mechanics.

The YYC AeroNex hub is under development at Calgary International Airport to provide support services and training for the aviation industry. Four projects worth $344M are expected to be completed by 2029 at the airport hub.

Calgary-based DevvStream Corp., a carbon management company, has entered into a carbon management agreement with Energy Efficient Technologies, a US-based engineering company with global operations, to monetize carbon credits and international renewable energy certificates.

Calgary has opened its first office-to-hotel conversion with the 226-room Element Calgary Downtown, part of the city’s broader strategy to reduce office vacancy and diversify downtown spaces. While only a few of the approved projects are complete, more are underway, and city officials remain focused on transforming vacant commercial space into residential, hospitality, and post-secondary uses as a means to revitalize the urban core.

Inuvik Regional Hospital has suspended Caesarean section services from June 23 to 30 due to staffing shortages, redirecting high-risk or planned C-section patients to Stanton Territorial Hospital in Yellowknife. While pre- and post-natal care will remain available locally, emergency surgical cases may also require transfer, highlighting ongoing staffing challenges across the Northwest Territories health system.

The Government of Saskatchewan began construction on the new City Centre School in Saskatoon on June 23. The $31.3 million project will accommodate up to 400 students and 74 new childcare spaces when completed.

Saskatchewan Provincial Parks allowed several new business to open within parks boundaries in 2025, adding new services, activities, and attractions for visitors. Some examples include new types of accommodation, a new café, professional photography, counselling services, Indigenous land-based learning, and catering.

The first business in the Naawi-Oodena urban economic development zone is scheduled to open at the end of June 2025. The $1B, 109-acre south Winnipeg development is a project of the Treaty One Development Corp, a partnership of seven First Nations. Its first retail venture, a gas bar called Oodena Gas & Convenience, has hired 25 staff.

Mennonite Collegiate Institute, a private Christian school in Gretna, will pause its operations at the end of June. The board of directors cites rising costs and declining enrollment as reasons for the closure. There were 45 students enrolled in 2024-2025.

NFI Group Inc., a Winnipeg-based bus manufacturer, has secured a new contract with Brampton Transit. The company will produce 55 new buses for the Ontario city, including 20 hybrid-electric models and 35 clean-diesel models.

Winkler’s Southland Mall is undergoing an expansion and redevelopment. A new gym, Anytime Fitness, is under construction at the site, and workwear and apparel retailer Mark’s is tripling the size of its existing space. Construction of a new restaurant, Stacked Pancake and Breakfast House, is scheduled to begin in August.

The Columbia Basin Trust provided funding to nine West Kootenay festivals from its Basin Festival Grants program. This program provides funds to assist arts presenters and community organizers. Nelson received a total of $47.9K across four projects. Other projects include $15K for Crawford Bay, $15K for Kaslo, over $4.2K for Slocan, $15K for Trail and $15K for Ymir.

The Columbia Basin Trust has announced that its Basin Festival Grants will support 17 festivals across the region this season. This funding supports events that support individual well-being and builds community connections.

The Highland Valley Copper Mine Life Extension project located west of Logan Lake has received full permitting under the Mines Act. This announcement followed an earlier announcement of an environmental assessment certificate. The project is now approved to start construction, pending a final construction decision by Teck Resources Ltd., the mine owners.

The Neighbourhood Small Grants program has provided 18 local projects across Oliver, Osoyoos, Anarchist Mountain and Okanagan Falls with up to $500 each. These projects will help residents build connections and celebrate culture.

The Government of British Columbia has announced that construction has begun on 15 new operating rooms at Vancouver General Hospital. The expansion is expected to increase the number of surgeries that can be completed each year from 16.8K to more than 19K. The project will create temporary jobs in construction and once complete will support new jobs in health care.

Taco Loma, a new burrito bar, has opened in Vancouver.

The City of Coquitlam has opened the new Mundy Park Pool, a replacement for the former Spani Outdoor Pool. The opening of the facility came after major development work to replace the original. The new pool has twice as much capacity for drop-in swimmers and is expected to serve over 16K visitors each season. The project cost a total of $32M and was supported by all levels of government.

Duer, a Vancouver-based clothing manufacturer, is planning an expansion across North America and Europe. As part of the expansion, a new store will open soon in Victoria.

Huabaogang Roast Chicken is opening a new location in Richmond. An official opening date has not yet been announced.

Lucky J, a Chinese eatery in Richmond, has closed.

The Pacific Theatre company has announced it is leaving its longtime theatre and going on hiatus at the end of the year. The theatre company cited issues with the theatre and the high cost of upgrading the heritage building for the hiatus. The company plans to announced a new strategic plan in January 2026.

Take Five, a Vancouver café, has closed its Granville Street location. The closure was due to the expiration of the lease and franchise agreement as well as the economic environment.

Kaatza Adventures is expanding its water vehicle rental business at Cowichan Lake with the addition of two pontoons, four seadoos as well as fliteboards and safety equipment.

The North Cowichan council has approved a development permit for a 46-unit rental apartment building on Alexander Street. The development would have a mix of studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom units.

The Government of British Columbia has announced that a new 26-bed supportive living home is opening soon in Central Saanich. When fully operational, Connect Saanich Peninsula will provide rehabilitation-focused therapy and care.

Repairs and temporary installation work is taking place at Carihi Secondary school over the summer. The school was damaged after a fire in November 2024. The school district hopes that enough repairs will be done to reopen the school’s gym in January, with other repairs expected to complete by the fall. A new portable will be up by September to support the current four.

Victoria City Council has voted to provide up to $100K to support an event to recognize Truth and Reconciliation Day 2025 and up to $25K to support the Xwsepsum (Esquimalt) and Songhees Nations’ organizing of the 2025 Tribal Journeys protocols and events. The assistance will be provided through in-kind support and includes waiving fees.

The District of Sicamous has announced the July 2 launch of a new ferry service between Sicamous and the start of the Shuswap North Okanagan Rail Trail. The service is expected to run every day until mid-September with space for up to 12 passengers.

The Government of Quebec awarded a contract valued at nearly $20M to rehabilitate the Turcotte bridge in Sorel-Tracy. Pomerleau Inc is carrying out the project, which is scheduled to start in late June and be complete by the end of 2026.

Carbonleo, a development firm and the main shareholder in Quartier DIX30 in Brossard, converted part of the site into a pedestrian street at a cost of $20M. The firm hopes to carry out other greening projects.

The Ville de Varennes expects to invest around $20M in reconfiguring its downtown area. Among other things, underground work, widened sidewalks, and the addition of bike paths are planned. The project is scheduled to start next year.

A new grocery store, Clearview Co-op, has opened in the community of St. Anne. The company has hired approximately 50 staff.

Living Lakes Canada is partnering with the communities of Winlaw, Red Mountain Road and Enterprise Creek to map water resources in the region to support wildfire responses. When completed in 2026, the project will provide digital and printable maps that identify local water access points, access routes and community infrastructure.

Construction of a new firehall in Monte Creek is nearing completion. The new firehall will serve about 256 properties in the region. The Thompson-Nicola Regional District supported the project with nearly $1.05M and $1M came from the Canada Community Building Fund. The project is expected to cost a total of $2.25M.

Red Wasabi, a Japanese-inspired inari and sushi restaurant, has opened in the Yaletown neighbourhood of Vancouver.

The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation approved upgrades to Slocan Park on June 16. The upgrades will include a new accessible playground, a multi-sport court, a new skateboard park and a rain garden. Construction is expected to begin in 2026.

Langley Christian School has started work on $27M in upgrades to its schools. This spending includes the construction of a middle school near Fraser Highway and 228 Street. The school is expected to open in 2026 with space for 375 students. Other projects include the construction of the Lightning Athletic Center and the addition of more student spaces at existing facilities.

Peel Pub, a bar and restaurant in Montréal, ceased operations as a result of bankruptcy after more than 60 years in business

Island Sexual Health has laid off three sex educators from its Saanich-based team after losing funding for its educational programming. The program lost funding after being designated a community health centre by the Ministry of Health.

Small businesses in Saskatchewan are being rapidly acquired, with commercial properties such as pubs and hotels attracting strong buyer interest. The trend reflects high demand in the province’s real estate market. The article did not specify funding levels or employment changes.

According to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, there has been a 108.6% increase in housing starts in Saskatchewan in the first five months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. Multi-unit residential construction led the surge, up 617.9%. Private capital investment rose by 17.3% to $14.7 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $16.2 billion in 2025.

Recent graduates are finding it hard to find jobs in an uncertain job market, as Canada’s youth unemployment rate is the highest it’s been since the mid-1990s. The current economic uncertainty has resulted in employers not hiring as many people as before.

Recent graduates are finding it hard to find jobs in an uncertain job market, as Canada’s youth unemployment rate is the highest it’s been since the mid-1990s. The current economic uncertainty has resulted in employers not hiring as many people as before.

New/Coming Soon Business Openings: Madani Corner & Grocery (Halifax), Mary Brown’s (Halifax), John Fluevog (Halifax), Gateway Meat Market expansion (Dartmouth), and Saffron Hill (Sackville); Closures: PizzaTown (Halifax) and Reitman’s (Bayers Lake).

Recent graduates are finding it hard to find jobs in an uncertain job market, as Canada’s youth unemployment rate is the highest it’s been since the mid-1990s. The current economic uncertainty has resulted in employers not hiring as many people as before.

Recent graduates are finding it hard to find jobs in an uncertain job market, as Canada’s youth unemployment rate is the highest it’s been since the mid-1990s. The current economic uncertainty has resulted in employers not hiring as many people as before.

Tahini’s, a Mediterranean fusion restaurant chain, has opened its first location in Windsor

Construction is underway on a new community centre in Lorette. The Tache Community Centre will include a new arena and skating rink, a library, and a seniors centre. It is expected to cost $29.5M and be complete late in 2026.

The Government of Manitoba is providing $900,000 over three years to three local Filipino community organizations. The three groups are collaborating on a Filipino economic and cultural hub that will include a child care centre and a personal care home for seniors.

The Stellat’en First Nation and Village of Fraser Lake have begun work on a commercial development that will provide services to the local area. The first phase of the project is planned to begin construction in 2026 and will include a new hotel. Other plans for the site include a 35 turbine clean energy project, a drone transport initiative, a gas station and market and office buildings.

Velocity Truck Centres, a commercial truck dealer, has opened a new location near Kelowna International Airport.

2025 Café, a new Vietnamese restaurant, is opening in the Metrotown area in Burnaby.

Sake Maki, a Japanese restaurant, has reopened on Commercial Drive in Vancouver.

BC Parks has announced plans to redesign and expand Tribune Bay campground on Hornby Island. The upgrades will improve the campground’s accessibility, add more space and enhance visitor experiences. The improvements are expected to be completed in time for the summer 2026 season.

The British Columbia SPCA is hiring for several jobs across the province. The BC SPCA says that it will also provide funding for courses that are required for certain roles. Available positions include three animal protection officers as well as a regional manager for its animal protection services.

The Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan are providing $3.4 million over four years to the IntegrOmes genomics project at the University of Saskatchewan. The funding supports the development of the Omics Resource Centre and Beef Reprotech facilities to enhance sustainable beef production.

The Saskatchewan Police Commission will expand training capacity at the Saskatchewan Police College to 96 recruits by 2026, up 50% from current levels, due to staff shortages across the province. To begin to replace 32 vacant positions, the Saskatoon Police Service requested 17 training seats in the most recent class but the college was only able to accommodate eight.

Saint John Energy has a new $15M energy retrofit program to help eligible homeowners to install energy-efficient upgrades. The initiative’s aim is to reduce emissions, lower household costs and create local jobs with businesses who do work in this field.

Closing signs have appeared at the Toys “R” Us stores in Saint John and at Dartmouth Crossing. The fate of the Fredericton and Dieppe stores are also uncertain, especially as there has been a wider trend of store closures across Canada in recent months.

The YMCA plans to open a new 72-space child-care centre on the Eastern Shore in the community of Lake Charlotte in about 10 months, with $1.9M being contributed by the N.S. Government. The YMCA expects it will need to hire 15-20 staff members.

The N.S. Government has announced over $7M towards the new boat school currently under construction on the Halifax waterfront at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. The Government of Canada also provided over $3.2M. The facility will help meet growing demand for boatbuilding and watercraft programs.

Official closing signs have appeared at the Toys “R” Us store in Dartmouth Crossing.

Quality Tourism Services - a P.E.I. non-profit that inspects tourism accommodations on the Island will close its doors Sept 30 as the P.E.I. government will take over the inspections. The province plans to hire two year-round inspectors and five seasonal.

Health P.E.I. has provided more clarity on its new operational guide and states that 1,600 patients is the maximum benchmark. Family doctors who work hospital shifts, would have smaller practices. The Island has promised a 35% boost in doctor’s pay over five years.

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto and Western University in London received over $7.7M from the Brain Canada Foundation and the federal government to develop AI-driven brain research platforms and advance global data sharing

Knightstone Capital Management Inc., Diamond Schmitt Architects Incorporated and Two Row Architect have broken ground on a 700,000-sq.-ft. development at Trent University in Peterborough, adding 1,300 student beds in a new college and residence by 2028

The Georgian Manor Home for the Aged in Penetanguishene, near Barrie, added 16 new long-term care beds in May through an $8.8M expansion project

The provincial government is investing $55.8M to expand teacher training programs at 13 universities across Ontario, aiming to train up to 2,600 new teachers by 2027

According to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, Calgary needs to add roughly 9,000 more homes annually—on top of record housing starts—to restore pre-pandemic affordability over the next decade. While Edmonton is currently on track to maintain affordability, both cities face challenges, including labour shortages and the need for new approaches to housing development.

The Government of Alberta is providing $27.5M in funding to launch 16 new collegiate school programs that connect high school students with hands-on career training. The programs will offer pathways into fields such as trades, aviation, and technology, and aim to bridge students to post-secondary education and employment opportunities across the province.

New air terminal buildings opened in Naujaat, Whale Cove, and Kugluktuk, replacing outdated facilities. These upgrades are part of an air terminal renewal program, which includes a new $85M terminal in Rankin Inlet opening later this year.

According to Statistics Canada, retail sales in Saskatchewan grew 2% month-over-month in April 2025, the highest among provinces in Canada.

Fast food chain Arby's has opened a new location in SEASONS, an outlet shopping mall in Winnipeg.

The Government of Manitoba is spending $1.38M to create 22 new affordable housing units in Winnipeg’s Point Douglas neighbourhood. The homes were seized by the Province in 2022 through the Criminal Property Forfeiture Act and have since been redeveloped through a partnership with the non-profit organization Purpose Construction.

The Royal Bank of Canada is closing its Winnipeg West End branch in July 2025, merging with another location in the Polo Park neighbourhood. The branch, located at the corner of Sargent Avenue and Sherbrook Street, is one of the last remaining banks in the area.

The Spel’kúmtn Community Forest has begun a carbonizer pilot project to process debris from timber harvests in the Miller Creek area. The carbonizer converts biomass into biochar to reduce pollution from open-pile burning. This project aims to mitigate wildfire dangers by allowing forestry operators to quickly dispose of biomass. The project aims to eventually market biochar for its soil benefits.

The Strategic Natural Resource Group and FireSwarm Solutions, a Squamish-based drone company, have announced a partnership agreement with Innergex Renewable Energy, a renewable energy operator, to test drone-based wildfire solutions at Innergex facilities. The project aims to support community-based protection of assets using rapid detection and response systems.

The Ministry of Infrastructure announced on June 19 that a new long-term care home has been approved for Fort St. John. The facility will have 84 new beds and will operate a 30-space adult day program.

The Columbia Shuswap Regional District Board approved a development permit on June 19 for the new Scotch Creek-Lee Creek Fire Hall. Construction of the facility is expected to begin later this year. Before construction can begin, the facility also requires a building permit.

The Regional District of the Okanagan-Similkameen is collaborating with four First Nations and six municipalities on the second phase of its hazard and risk assessment project. The project looks to gather data to assess and identify the hazards from natural disasters in the area. The project will have a total of five phases and is expected to complete in December 2026.

Jiu Jiang Japanese Restaurant in the Kerrisdale neighbourhood of Vancouver closed on May 28. The business cited the expiration of the lease for the closure.

The Jericho Pier in Vancouver has reopened to the public after undergoing $1.7M of repairs. The project began some the pier was damaged in 2022.

The Government of British Columbia is providing the Victoria Police Department with $150K to launch Project Lifter, a program that targets violent retail theft and repeat offenders. These funds are part of the province’s $6M Special Investigation and Targeted Enforcement program that supports operations across the province.

The Township of Esquimalt has announced plans to spend $2.5M to renovate the Archie Browning Sports Centre. The work includes replacing the arena flooring, a new brine system, improving safety features, and player and penalty benches. The new arena flooring is expected to be available for use around September 2026.

School District 72 in Campbell River has announced the start of phase two of its childcare program expansion which includes the addition of four new childcare sites. Work on designing the new locations has already begun, with construction of two of the sites expected to start this summer.

Golin Cinemas will reopen the former Landmark Cinemas Caprice theatre in Cambell River on June 27.

The Government of British Columbia is providing $6M to police departments across the province through the Special Investigation and Targeted Enforcement program. The program will provide departments with improved access to resources for combatting repeat violent offending. Since 2023, the program has supported 148 police operations across 38 communities.

The Ville de Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville awarded a contract valued at nearly $80M to Magil Construction to build a multisport complex. The building's construction is focused on sustainable development, and it will begin shortly. The project is scheduled to be done in 2027.

Accès Patrimmo is an organization dedicated to building housing. In collaboration with the Ville de Val-d’Or and the Government of Quebec, Accès Patrimmo is investing over $35.6M in building 110 affordable housing units. The first 32 units were available as of July 1.

The Cégep de Granby will cut nine positions due to budgetary restrictions

The Cégep de Sherbrooke will cut around 20 positions due to budgetary restrictions

The Government of Quebec is investing over $239M over two years in Saguenay—Lac-Saint-Jean in improving road and airport infrastructure. Among other things, this funding will be used to complete construction on Autoroute 70 towards La Baie.

Capere Canada, an AI company, is developing a new "AI wellness town", including a 150MW AI data centre, in Moose Jaw. The project, which will cost up to $485 million is expected to create more than 1,050 jobs in technology and health care. Construction is expected to begin in late 2025 or early 2026.

The Cochrane District Services Board has begun construction on the Cadence Residence Expansion Project in Cochrane, adding 28 new living suites with completion expected in 2026

Tesla opened a service centre in April in London

Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment is hiring for multiple roles in Toronto

A new No Frills location opened in downtown Toronto

The City of Peterborough will receive an $11.3M investment from the federal government to replace a storm sewer in downtown Peterborough

SLB Canada (formerly Schlumberger) has officially opened the doors of its professional Driver Training School to the entire oilfield community - it was previously reserved for only SLB personnel.

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA) is enhancing physician recruitment so that all foreign-trained doctors from a list of approved jurisdictions whose credentials match Canadian standards will be eligible for full licences.

The Government of Alberta plans to finalize decisions on advertising rules and tax rates for a regulated online gambling market by this fall. Once those are in place, private iGaming operators will be able to apply for licensing to legally enter the market.

The provincial government is providing over $5.7M through Budget 2025 to support the Alberta Brain Injury Initiative, which helps 5,000 Albertans access essential recovery resources. This funding aims to strengthen community-based programs that assist individuals with acquired brain injuries and their families in supporting independent and fulfilling lives.

The Hamlets Employing Youth (HEY) program offers six-month paid work placements for Nunavut youth aged 15 to 30 who are out of school and unemployed or underemployed. Funded in part by the Government of Nunavut, HEY supports local hamlets in providing workplace training with the expectation of full-time employment following the program and covers up to 90% of wages for participants with disabilities.

The Canada Infrastructure Bank is providing a $19.8M loan to the Kwanlin Dün First Nation (KDFN) to expedite the construction of over 380 housing units in Whitehorse. This project, known as the Chasàn Tatäy master-planned community, encompasses a 45-acre joint development on KDFN settlement land and adjacent Government of Yukon land. Construction on the project is expected to break ground in summer 2025.

Remediation on the Giant gold mine site continues, with construction in Yellowknife Bay taking place in July and August. Next year the project is slated to commission a water treatment plant. Remediation is expected to end in 2038 at the earliest and cost over $4B.

More than 20 new businesses have opened in Winnipeg’s Osborne Village in the last year and a half, following several years of closures and increasing concerns about crime and public safety. The Osborne Village BIZ points to new eateries, a cat café, and a golf simulator as examples of renewal. The neighbourhood will also host a new music festival starting this year.

The North Wind Wellness Centre has broken ground in Pouce Coupe. The facility will have 55 spaces and will integrate First Nations healing practices with clinical care. This project is a partnership between the province, the First Nations Health Authority, Northern Health, BC Housing, the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation and the North Wind Wellness Centre Society.

The Tire Stewardship of BC is providing grants to 11 community projects across the province, including the District of Houston’s new Steelhead Park Playground. The Houston project will include the use of nearly 1.8K recycled tires.

Tourism Sun Peaks is launching a five-year plan to boost the village’s reputation as a summer tourist destination. The plan includes providing more free events, converting the skating rink into an outdoor covered venue and holding annual tentpole events.

The Nicola-Similkameen School District (SD58) has partnered with the YMCA to open the Riverside Early Learning and Child Care Centre in Princeton on June 24. The new facility will add 80 childcare spaces to the community. The project received funding from the Ministry of Education and Child Care’s New Spaces Fund.

The Government of British Columbia has announced the completion of a $22M project to renovate and expand the Community Oncology Network clinic at Penticton Regional Hospital. Funds for the project came from the province, Interior Health, the Okanagan-Similkameen Regional Hospital District and the South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation. The upgraded facility opened June 23.

Lime Micromobility has completed its contract with three North Shore municipalities and will be removing its bikes from streets by June 30. The company had led a pilot project with the City of North Vancouver, District of North Vancouver, District of West Vancouver and Sk?wx?wu?7mesh U?xwumixw (Squamish Nation) since 2021.

UCHU, a Peruvian cevicheria, is opening in Chinatown in Vancouver. An opening date has not yet been announced but the owners aim to open sometime this fall.

KOBO Ice Cream opened in the Mount Pleasant area in Vancouver on June 18.

IKEA has announced plans to open a new IKEA plan and order point in Abbotsford. These facilities offer one-on-one planning services to help customers plan the layout furnishings for their room. The new location is expected to open in late fall 2025.

Sweet E's, a Vancouver bakery, announced that it closed its Kerrisdale location on June 15. The bakery owners say they have plans to reopen in the future.

Solly’s Bagels in Vancouver has announced that it closed its West Broadway location on June 22. The owners cited rising rents and taxes for the closure.

Wesgroup Properties LP, a Vancouver developer, has announced a delay in some projects and layoffs due to challenges in the real estate sector. The company cited prolonged economic uncertainty, rising costs for housing delivery and a stalled condo market as contributing factors. The company did not announce how many employees were laid off but said that its workforce had decreased by 12%.

The City of Nanaimo has approved an application for a rezoning permit for three row houses on Rutherford Road. The developer plans to construct 68 units across 17 buildings in a new subdivision. Development and building permits still require approval before the project can begin construction.

The District of Saanich has announced the 2025 Neighbour to Neighbour Resilience Initiative has opened for applications. The initiative provides $500 to neighbourhood groups to support projects that address emergency preparedness, climate action and nature conservancy.

Northern Health has announced that the Indigenous Patient Liaison program will now be known as the Indigenous Care Team. The change will also include the addition of Indigenous health services assistants and Indigenous care coordinators, two new roles that will work to better support patients.

The Government of British Columbia and BC Hydro have launched a pilot project to support the development of housing without requiring electrical upgrades. The project uses a smart panel developed by Evectrix to transform breaker panels into smart hubs to manage energy use. The hub previously received $600K from the B.C.’s Innovative Clean Energy Fund and BC Hydro’s Energy Efficiency Plan.

The Government of British Columbia has announced that registrations for the StrongerBC future skills grant have opened for the fall semester. The grant program provides up to $3.5K in financial support to students taking short-term skills training programs at public post-secondary institutions.

The Aéroport régional de Val-d’Or completed the first phase of its rehabilitation project. The $14.7M project was financially supported by the three levels of government, as well as the Regional County Municipality of Vallée-de-l’Or.

The Office d’habitation du Berceau de l’Abitibi inaugurated the Centurion, a building with 25 social housing units in Amos. The project is valued at over $12M, and it was financially supported by the three levels of government.

The Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux (CIUSSS) du Saguenay—Lac-Saint-Jean filled over 600 nursing and medical orderly positions. In addition, 190 students were hired for the summer.

The Government of Saskatchewan is extending the life of all three coal-fired power plants in the province, which were initially scheduled to close by 2030. Two of the three plants are located near Estevan, while the third is near Coronach.

Three Saskatchewan credit unions—Conexus Credit Union in Regina, Cornerstone Credit Union in Yorkton, and Synergy Credit Union is Lloydminster—have voted to merge, following approval by a majority of their members. The merger aims to create a stronger financial institution with enhanced services and a broader reach

The provincial government is investing over $13M to train over 9,000 workers, including those impacted by U.S. tariffs, through 11 organizations in the construction, manufacturing, and food and beverage processing sectors across the Niagara Region

The Pickleplex Social Club is opening new indoor pickleball locations in Thornhill, Vaughan, North York, and Oshawa this summer, with another set to open in Cambridge this fall

Clutch Technologies Inc., an online used vehicle company, opened a Customer Hub inside CF Markville Mall in Markham

Central Restaurants opened a new 3,000-sq.-ft. bar and restaurant in Toronto

Vittoria Trattoria, an Italian restaurant in Ottawa’s ByWard Market is undergoing significant construction, featuring major expansions that will include a larger dining area, a basement event space, and a 14-unit boutique residential building, with a reopening targeted for 2026

The Sir Wilfrid Laurier Recreation Centre in Hamilton officially reopened after nearly two years of renovations, including a new 12,000-sq.-ft. double gymnasium and modernized community amenities

Statistics Canada plans to hire a variety of new employees across multiple positions nationwide to support the 2026 Census

St. Michael’s Hospital has opened a new Indigenous Wellness Centre, with a second planned at Providence Healthcare, supported by an $11M donation aimed at expanding Indigenous health programs across Unity Health Toronto

The Calgary Municipal Land Corporation (CMLC) and Attainable Homes Calgary are starting construction on 230 affordable townhouses in the Albert Park/Radisson Heights area of Calgary. Owners are expected to start moving in by spring 2026.

Jayman Living is developing Nostalgia Townlet, a community in Calgary that will offer more than 5,600 homes along with an exclusive members-only club. Nostalgia Club will offer restaurants, banquet facilities, an NHL-sized ice rink and racquet courts, among other amenities.

Alberta’s tourism sector grew by 12% in 2024, far exceeding the national average and setting a new provincial spending record of $14.4B. Driven by strong international travel and supported by Alberta’s “Higher Ground” tourism strategy, the sector remains the province’s top service export, supporting over 85,000 jobs.

The Town of Hay River received $2M from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation in support of the Town’s efforts to improve housing. The Town of Hay River updated its zoning and building bylaws to promote more housing options.

The Government of Manitoba is providing $215,000 to the Operating Engineers Training Institute of Manitoba (OETIM), a non-profit that certifies heavy equipment operators. The funds will be used to build a tower crane at OETIM’s Winnipeg-area facility, enabling prospective tower crane operators to begin training in Manitoba by the end of the year.

Construction on the Brandon Regional Health Centre’s clinical spaces expansion is on track to be completed by winter of 2026. The upgrades include a new 16-bed intensive care unit, 30 additional medical beds, a mechanical space, and shell space for future expansions.

Gambler First Nation has begun construction on a new hotel in Brandon. The Tipi Hotel & Conference Centre will feature 130 rooms and three tipis containing a lobby, restaurant, and conference centre. Construction is scheduled to conclude in summer of 2027.

The City of Winnipeg has opened a new fire-paramedic station in the Windsor Park neighbourhood. The $16M building includes five fire engine bays, an ambulance and crew, a rescue unit, and a hazardous materials team.

The University of British Columbia Okanagan Campus is eliminating a number of positions and creating new roles amid work to address budgetary concerns and other organizational restructuring. These changes were made due to decreasing international tuitions revenue and rising contractual costs.

Construction will begin soon on the first phase of the Dilworth Shopping Centre redevelopment after the project received a building permit valued at $24.8M. Plans for the site include the construction of four six-storey mixed-use buildings with a total of 490 rental units.

The Kelowna City Council has approved a planned expansion and renovation of the Kelowna Paddle Centre. The project is a partnership between the city and the Paddle Centre and will include repurposing a clubhouse and constructing a new building with a meeting room and public washrooms. The project still requires a building permit before construction can begin.

Kelowna City Council has approved two rental projects with nearly 100 total units for Kneller Road. One project will be run as a supportive housing development. Both projects will require building permits before construction can begin.

səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) and the City of Burnaby have signed a co-management agreement for Barnet Marine Park to jointly oversee the management of the park. The agreement will create opportunities for the cooperative development of the space for recreational use and for enjoyment by local people.

Vancouver City Council has approved several new actions to support development in the city and help urgent housing projects move forward. The new financial measures include offering flexible payment for development cost levies, deferring major Community Amenity Contributions, expanding the use of surety bonds and postponing inflationary increases to rates.

Batch Kitsilano, a Vancouver waterfront patio, is getting a 60-seat expansion and collaborating with DownLow Chicken to offer more food options.

According to a recent press release, the Invictus Games 2025 Vancouver Whistler produced $86.1M of overall economic activity in British Columbia. The event supported 383 jobs in Vancouver and Whistler.

Matcha Matcha, a Toronto-based Matcha café, has announced they are expanding to Vancouver. An opening date or location has not yet been announced.

Lululemon Athletica Inc., a Vancouver-based athletic apparel retailer, is restructuring its business and reducing its corporate workforce by about 150 positions. The layoffs will primarily impact staff within the company’s store support centers.

A No Frills grocery store is set to open in Campbell River on September 11. The store is currently hiring for part-time grocery store clerk jobs.

New Car Dealers Foundation of BC has launched the 2025 intake for the CarCareerBC Education Grant. The grant supports students pursuing education and training to prepare for work in the auto sector. The grant provides between $500 and $2.5K to eligible students and helps to build industry connections. The deadline for the grant is July 31, 2025.

Torngat Metals, a mining company, received a $110M bridge loan from Export Development Canada and a $55M loan commitment from the Canada Infrastructure Bank for its Strange Lake rare earth project. The project is being carried out in Nord-du-Québec.

IGA, a grocery store chain, inaugurated the end of its renovation work valued at around $9M at its store in Baie-Comeau

The Ville de Sainte-Thérèse inaugurated a new building with 12 social housing units. The three levels of government funded the project valued at over $4.4M.

Ashton, a fast food chain, will open a new restaurant in Mirabel this fall. This will be the first restaurant of the chain to open in the greater Montréal area.

The Centre de services scolaire des Chênes will open the new Lefebvre school in Sainte-Jeanne-d'Arc for the next school year. The $12M project was carried out by Therrien, a general contractor from Nicolet.

Harnois Énergies, a distributor of petroleum products, will open a gas station that will be connected to a supermarket in L’Ascension-de-Notre-Seigneur. The gas station is scheduled to open in late July.

According to a recent Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) poll, many small businesses in Alberta are concerned about disruptions from the ongoing Canada-U.S. trade war, with 44% of small business owners expressing worries about revenue impacts. The CFIB also found that travel patterns are shifting, with 64% of Canadians planning domestic trips and only 16% considering U.S. travel this summer.

Health P.E.I. has reached a tentative agreement with about 1,300 support services staff who work in hospitals, long-term care homes, addictions treatment centres and public health offices. The deal could see entry-level staff earn an extra $17,000 a year.

Sekisui Diagnostic is undergoing a $16M expansion at its Charlottetown plant, which manufactures materials for diagnostic and pharmaceutical products. The facility will expand by 22,000 ft2 and will hire 25 new staff, bringing its workforce to over 220 people.

Xerox Canada is expanding its digital sales operations in Saint John and will create up to 138 full-time jobs by the end of 2027. Opportunities NB will spend $725K to create jobs such as sales representatives, partner managers and specialists.

The N.S. Government is funding 5 additional first-year seats for Nova Scotians at Dalhousie Medical School in Halifax, with another 5 first-year seats in 2026-27. This will result in 99 first-year seats at Dalhousie’s Halifax campus and 30 first-year seats at the Cape Breton medical campus in Sydney.

The Government of Canada has announced a sustainable increase in the total allowable catch for Northern Cod in NL from 18,000 to 38,000 tonnes for the 2025-26 seasons. Recent scientific data and assessments indicate Northern cod has remained stable since 2017 and is at a higher level than previously understood from the 2024 assessment.

N.L. Hydro will add 11 new ultra-fast charging stations for electric vehicles along the Trans Canada Highway by the end of 2025. Charging station use across the province increased by 40% in 2024 compared to 2023 as demand for electric car infrastructure rises.

AtkinsRéalis Canada Inc., Bird Construction Inc., and Hatch Ltd. began construction on Toronto’s East Harbour Transit Hub, a new public transit station funded by all levels of government and will generate the equivalent of 8,300 jobs annually during the first 12 years of construction and delivery

Homeowners in Alberta who install solar photovoltaic systems will soon be able to generate verified, tradeable carbon offset credits in accordance with Alberta's approved regulatory protocols. Karbon-X Corp. is partnering with Directions Group Inc. to drive the development and implementation of a residential solar carbon project designed to generate offset credits eligible under Alberta's Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) regulation,

The Sādę Solar Initiative project, supported by a joint investment of over $28.6M from the federal government, the Government of Yukon, and First Kaska Utilities LP, aims to significantly reduce diesel use for power generation in Watson Lake. The project will build a 2.85MW solar power plant along with a battery energy storage system, which will connect to the existing micro-grid currently powered by diesel generators.

Metso, a provider of mining equipment installation, inspection and maintenance services, has begun construction on its new service centre in Prince George. The centre is expected to be fully operational by 2026 and will create employment opportunities for service engineers and technical specialists.

Renner House, a facility offering detox services in Williams Lake, closed on May 31. The centre closed due to a shortage of health care workers.

Giant’s Head Elementary School in Summerland is closing at the end of this school year. The school board has cited low enrollment and limited funding for the closures.

The Government of British Columbia has announced the opening of the North Shore Community Health Centre in Kamloops. The centre is expected to provide care to over 30K patients annually. Once fully operational, the centre will have 13.5 full-time equivalent health care workers, an executive director and support staff. The province is providing over $2.6M in annual operating funds to the project.

The Government of British Columbia has issued an environmental assessment certificate to Teck Highland Valley Copper Partnership for the Highland Valley Copper Mine Life Extension project near Logan Lake. The project is expected to extend the life of the copper mine to 2043. The extension creates 200 permanent jobs, and construction will require 500 to 1.25K jobs.

The City of Vancouver has announced that three new residential streets have opened to replace the former Granville Bridge north loops. At this phase in the $50M Granville Connector project, drivers and pedestrians can now access Continental, Rolston and Neon streets from Pacific Street, Drake Street and the Granville Bridge. The project is expected to complete later this summer.

CowDog Brewing Company has announced that it will be closing its East Vancouver location at the end of June. The owner cited the cost of rent as a contributing factor for the closure.

The Government of British Columbia has announced that the northern portion of the Coquihalla Canyon Park reopened on June 27. The park is currently undergoing repair work, with the work expected to complete in spring 2026. The work is expected to cost about $10M and is supported by the Government of Canada’s Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements program.

Tasty BBQ, a Richmond-based restaurant, has closed its False Creek location in Vancouver.

The City of Richmond has announced that the newly rebuilt $2.2M Steveston playground reopened on June 24. The new playground includes more equipment and improved accessibility.

50’s Burgers, a retro burger restaurant, has closed its Richmond location.

Nin Nin Ramen is opening a location in Vancouver. An exact opening date has not yet been announced.

The Municipality of North Cowichan has approved a one-year agreement with the Cowichan Neighbourhood House Association to establish a community food garden in Chemainus. Up to 20 garden beds will be installed at the site, with planting expected to begin as soon as possible.

The City of Nanaimo Council has approved a re-zoning permit for a complex care home on Boxwood Road. The proposed housing would provide 22 units of complex care housing people who are unhoused or at risk of homelessness and have complex health challenges. A development permit application for the site has yet to be approved.

The City of Port Alberni has approved $10M in spending for two infrastructure projects. One project involves the addition of new sewer and water lines and other involves street improvements to Argyle Street. The city has also approved work to replace the Franklin River Road watermain.

The Thames Valley District School Board in London has laid off 42 full-time administrative employees, including some senior administration roles

The Ontario Plowmen’s Association will host the 2025 International Plowing Match & Rural Expo, a large agriculture and community event, in Grassie near West Lincoln, from September 16 to 20

The Service de police de Saguenay (SPS) added 16 new police officers to its workforce

The Ville de Magog is extending Poirier boulevard to expand its industrial park at a cost of over $2.3M. The project will address the need for additional space for new projects.

Distriq, the Quantum Innovation Zone, is receiving $9.6M from the Government of Quebec to acquire a new quantum computer, which will be manufactured in Sherbrooke

Jouvence, a resort in the Mont-Orford National Park in the Canton d'Orford municipality, is investing $18M in rebuilding the main inn. The Government of Quebec is providing $12M in funding, and the project is expected to be finished by the summer of 2026.

Over the next three years, the Ville de Lévis will create 35 police officer positions: 21 new police officers will be hired, and 14 temporary positions will become permanent positions. As a result, the number of police officers will jump from 185 to 220 by the end of 2027.

Groupe Maestro, which owns several restaurants in Québec, opened a fourth location called Mora - Pasta e Prosecco. The new restaurant with 160 seats represents a $6.5M investment.

Over two years, the Government of Quebec will invest over $159M in upgrades to the road network and runways at three airports in Nord-du-Québec

The Ville de Longueuil is receiving $10M from the Government of Quebec to support its climate plan, which will include 16 projects

The Ville de Laval opened the revamped reception chalet at the Berge aux Quatre-Vents following an investment of over $4M. The provincial government and the Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal contributed funding to the project.

The federal government, Yukon government, and First Kaska Utilities LP are jointly contributing $28.6M for the Sādę Solar Initiative project in Watson Lake, Yukon. The project includes preliminary construction work, building a solar power plant and battery energy storage system. The project is expected to bring revenue, jobs, and training opportunities to the Liard First Nation.

The Government of Alberta is committing $50M from the industry-funded TIER system to help develop and improve technologies that make cleaning up oil sands mine water safer and more effective. The Tailings Technology Challenge aims to accelerate work to safely reclaim the water in oil sands tailing ponds and eventually return the land for future use.

7-Eleven Canada is stepping away from selling its own fuel in Alberta and forging new fuel supply partnerships with Petro-Canada, Esso and Mobil. Suncor operates the Petro-Canada brand, while Imperial Oil manages Esso and Mobil in Canada.

The Alexander Spa Hotel, currently in progress in Canmore, is expecting to hire more than 100 full-time staff by opening day in 2027.

The Town of Didsbury has approved a new bylaw that will allow it to borrow $3.5M to help fund the town’s new $7.4M water reservoir project. Construction is scheduled to start shortly with project completion expected in late 2026.

Keyera Corp. Is acquiring almost all of Plains Midstream’s Canadian natural gas liquids business, and some U.S. assets from a US based seller in an all-cash deal valued at $5.15B. The new assets include large scale NGL extraction, fractionation, storage, pipelines and terminalling infrastructure. The deal is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026. 

AgriFORCE Growing Systems Ltd. has partnered with BlueFlare Energy™ Solutions Inc. to open its first Bitcoin mining site at Berwyn. The partners also have agreements to open additional sites at Oyen and Hinton.

Dot Foods Canada Inc., a food distribution company, is opening a new 284,000 Sq ft. distribution center in Calgary. The new facility features 24 dock doors and space for up to 10,000 pallets of food. The company currently employs 40 people in Calgary with plans to hire an additional 35 workers in the next three years.

The provincial government is providing $1.2M for the Forces@Work program, which supports veterans and first responders in transitioning to civilian careers. Led by Prospect Human Services, the program provides peer support, career planning, and job search assistance.

Fritz Sick Pool in Lethbridge has reopened following extensive renovations aimed at improving accessibility and extending the facility’s lifespan. Originally built in the 1950s, the upgrades include barrier-free showers, widened access points, a larger lobby, and non-slip flooring.

The former Eau Claire YMCA in Calgary has been transformed into the Eau Claire Athletic Club, a members-only fitness and wellness space featuring preserved architectural elements alongside new amenities like a Nordic spa, golf simulators, and rooftop fitness areas.

Nanaimo City Council has approved two proposed cell phone tower installations in the city. TELUS will undertake the infrastructure improvement work to improve cell reception and reduce dead spots in the city. The project still needs final approval from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada.

Health P.E.I. has set new targets for Island family doctors, such as maintaining a caseload of at least 1,600 patients and seeing 24 patients a day. There is concern that these targets will lead to burnout and make it harder to recruit and retain doctors.

The N.B. Real Estate Board states that 1,027 homes were sold in May, the strongest month in nearly two years. Greater Moncton and the Fredericton area had the largest sales growth. Single-family homes hit a benchmark price of $325,900, a 6.1% increase.

Neqotkuk First Nation is partnering with a European company to build and operate a 10-megawatt solar farm in Saint John. The project will be the largest solar farm in N.B. and will supply the Saint John Energy grid. Construction is expected to begin in 2026.

Despite objections from residents, Saint John councillors voted unanimously to move forward on the proposed expansion of the Spruce Lake Industrial Park. The plan is to make hundreds of hectares ready for medium and light industrial development.

The Dr. Maria Angwin Memorial – Wyse Road Health Clinic is now open in Dartmouth. The team includes 4 family physicians, a family practice nurse, a nurse practitioner and 5 administrative support staff and will offer a range of collaborative health services including primary care, gynecology, obstetrics, urology and midwifery.

Olympic Construction has been awarded the $41.9M contract for the new K-7 school slated for Kenmount Terrace (St. John’s) which will also include space for pre-Kindergarten. The facility will include 43 classrooms with a capacity for about 860 students.

There are 70 full-time speech language pathologists (SLP) and an additional 6 casual positions across N.L. Health Services' four health-care zones. That number has remained the same over the past 15 years due to a labour shortage despite an increase in demand for the service.

Experts at the University of Saskatchewan estimate that the wildfires in northern Saskatchewan will cost the provincial economy over $500 million in 2025. The estimate includes direct damage to homes, businesses, and infrastructure, as well as indirect impacts on supply chains and transportation.

Eldorado Logbuilders Inc., a log-home building company in the Yukon, has laid off its employees due to a shortage of local saw logs necessary for its operations. Two other log-home builders, Carpenter’s Construction and Heartland Timber Homes, which together employ over six workers, are also experiencing difficulties due to the lack of local wood.

The Trucking Network Inc. is hosting a truck expo and job fair on September 20 at the Pearson Convention Centre in Brampton

The Nursing Jobs Fair is hosting a recruitment event on September 20 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Toronto

Canada Job Expo is hosting a job fair on August 21 at North York Memorial Hall in Toronto

Canada Job Expo is hosting a job fair on July 23 at the Metro Hall in Toronto

Newcomer Women's Services Toronto is hosting a career fair on July 9 at the Ted Rogers School of Management in Toronto

Snyder Architects Inc. and TRP Construction have begun construction on a new high school in Oakville, supported by $71M in funding from the provincial government. The facility will serve 1,338 students and offer 88 childcare spaces, opening in 2027.

The TERRA hotel complex, which is currently under construction in Rouyn-Noranda, received over $2.5M in funding from the Government of Quebec

The Municipalité du Canton d’Orford inaugurated a $1.2M multi-purpose path connecting the township municipality to the Mont-Orford National Park. The project received funding from the Government of Quebec and the Regional County Municipality of Memphremagog, among others.

The Municipalité de Canton de Bedford inaugurated its new town hall following work valued at over $2.8M. The Government of Quebec contributed over $2.1M in funding to the project.

Airbus, an aircraft manufacturer, signed a contract with LOT Polish Airlines to manufacture 40 aircraft. The planes will be assembled in the Mirabel plant.

Gould Industries, a manufacturer of plastic bags for private brands, is looking to hire 12 people at its factory in Montréal. This decision comes after the company signed a contract with Home Depot, which has 182 locations.

Work on the Yukon University’s new $52M science building has begun and is expected to be completed by fall 2027. The building is intended to be a space for western science, Indigenous knowledge, and interdisciplinary learning in a Northern context. Funding includes $31M from the federal government, $12M to $14M from the Yukon government, and the university is responsible for raising the remaining amount.

The City of Yellowknife is hiring more lifeguards at its new Aquatic Centre, which has experienced significantly high usage since reopening on May 5. With one lifeguard required for every 35 swimmers and nearly 18,500 people visiting the pool last month, the need is clear. The NWT and Alberta Lifesaving Society plan to provide training and certification for new lifeguards in the NWT to meet this demand.

The Yukon Supreme Court has approved the sale of the Minto mine to Selkirk First Nation (SFN), allowing SFN to buy claims and leases for mining operations. SFN aims to start a drilling campaign this summer to assess the feasibility of reopening the mine, with additional details likely to be released after the sale concludes.

According to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, urban housing starts in Saskatchewan rose by 108.6% during the first five months of 2025, compared to the same period in 2024. From May 2024 to May 2025, urban housing starts increased by 205.9%, placing Saskatchewan second among provinces for year-over-year growth.

Construction on the Bethesda Regional Health Centre expansion in Steinbach is scheduled to be completed this fall and open to patients early in 2026. The expansion includes a new laboratory, 15 palliative care beds, and three new operating theatres.

Providence University College, located in Otterburne, is offering free tuition to youth who are transitioning out of Child and Family Services care and pursuing post-secondary education. There are now 11 schools across the province offering this type of educational support through a program called Futures Forward.

Portage Services for Seniors has launched a new meal program for low-income seniors in Portage la Prairie. The federally funded program provides a hot meal each week to 72 seniors, delivered to their homes or served in a congregate setting.

Construction on the Koko Platz Community Recreation Centre in Portage la Prairie is expected to finish in August 2025. The facility replaces the former recreation complex, which was destroyed by fire. It will include a rink, a community hall, a storage shed, and outdoor walking trails.

The City of Winnipeg has established a new team of staff to respond to requests for municipal services. There are 18 employees trained to fix potholes, repair trees and sidewalks, clear snow, and other frequently requested tasks.

The provincial government is providing a combined $640,000 to nine Manitoba businesses through its Innovation Growth Program. The program provides grants to small and medium-sized businesses to assist in their development of new products or processes. These most recent recipients expect to add a total 100 new jobs over the next five years.

The CRTC’s Broadband Fund is providing Tahltan Communications with $14.85M in funding to build 250 km of new fibreoptic infrastructure. The expansion will go from Dease Lake to Jade City and Upper Liard. The expansion will benefit 113 households across three communities and enhance safety and communication along Highway 37.

Pacificanna, a new cannabis dispensary, has opened in Smithers.

The Government of British Columbia has provided nearly $40K to the District of Coldstream to support Emergency Operation Centre training and operational equipment. The funds support local efforts to prepare to respond to emergency situations and support people who are evacuated.

The Kamloops Toys R Us has announced it will be closing. No closing date has been announced yet.

IntraUrban Eagle Ridge, an industrial strata development located at 2660 Barnet Highway, has completed construction. The site will offer 101K sq. ft. of industrial strata space for local small to medium-sized businesses.

The City of Coquitlam Council has approved the development permits of two affordable housing projects for seniors. These projects will provide 158 units of rental housing when completed. Construction is expected to begin once funding agreements are finalized.

Forecast Coffee has announced it will be opening a new location in Vancouver on East Hastings Street. An opening date for the location has not yet been announced.

The Tsleil-Waututh Nation has announced a strategic partnership with Portage Energy Group Inc. to advance sustainable waste-to-fuel initiatives. The partnership aims to support the development of waste reduction and clean energy projects while creating jobs, boosting skills development and supporting sustainable resource management.

Kung Fu Tea closed its Vancouver location on March 23.

Kavita, a new Indian restaurant, has announced it is opening in Vancouver in fall 2025. When open, the restaurant will be able to accommodate 46 guests.

LaSalle College, a private post-secondary institution, is opening a new 108K sq. ft. campus in Vancouver this summer. The new space is expected to provide the college with space to nearly double its enrolment growth in the long-term. Some of the space will also be able to be booked out for private events.

123Dough, a new organic café, opened in Vancouver on June 14.

Victoria Taxi has announced plans to expand its operations to the Sooke region. The announcement is part of the company’s move to meet rising demand in underserved areas. The company expects to recruit 10 or more local drivers to fill these new roles.

VMAC, a Nanaimo-based manufacturing firm, is starting an onsite expansion project to meet increasing demand for its rotary screw and vehicle-mounted air compressors. The company expects the local workforce to increase over the next year and going forward to support the expansion, with estimates of up to another 100 workers needed.

The City of Langford is spending $1.7M to help open a new medical clinic in the city. The clinic will operate with 10 doctors when it opens early in 2026 and is expected to serve 12.5K patients.

The Culture Fund, a new initiative offering loans of $1K to $25K to Victoria event organizers, launched on June 16. The fund will help artists and promoters pay for community events in the city.

A new skateboard park has opened in Qualicum Beach. The project cost a total of $1.3M and replaces the old skateboard park which was not accessible to learners.

The Governments of Canada and British Columbia have provided $671K to the BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) to launch the accelerated Practical Nurse (PN) Training Program in partnership with Discovery Community College (DCC). The program will help health care assistants near Central Vancouver Island and Vernon advance their careers in seniors’ care. Training begins August 11.

The Government of Canada has launched the Canada Strong Pass to expand access to the country’s nature and culture. The pass will provide free admission to areas administered by Parks Canada, visits to National museums and travel on VIA Rail for children. The Government of Canada hopes the pass boosts local tourism within the country.

New Brunswick has secured a large increase in its immigration allocation from the federal government, going from 1,500 to 4,250 permanent resident nominations. N.B. aims to match newcomers to critical areas in health, education, and construction.

The first phase of the $18M Hospital Hill project at 1 Bayard Drive in Saint John is nearly done, with the former Catholic building being converted to 25 apartment units. There are for four-phases in total, which will see additional housing developments.

The Saint John Police Force has hired four new officers after they recently completed six months of training at the Atlantic Police Academy. Two of the members also went through the force’s inclusion and diversity recruitment camps.

Trades NL reported that 74% of its 14,000 commercial trade worker members were unemployed in N.L. as of June 2024, following the completion of several megaprojects like the West White Rose concrete gravity structure, Western Memorial Regional Hospital, and the Adult Mental Health and Addictions Centre. Churchill River and Bay Du Nord megaprojects are expected to help bring workers back.

The Helium Developers Association of Canada is lobbying for helium to be included in the list of critical minerals to strengthen the helium supply chain in Canada. North American Helium Inc. has expanded helium production in southwest Saskatchewan over the last 12 years, investing $500 million in wells and processing plants since 2013.

The City of Vernon has begun Phase 2 of the Vernon Creek naturalization project. The project involves returning parts of the creek to a more natural state through reducing erosion and removing barriers. The project is expected to improve creek crossings and pathways, mitigate flooding, and return salmon spawning habitats. Phase 2 is expected to cost $4.9M and complete later this year.

The Governments of Canada and British Columbia are providing Tla-o-qui-aht over $1M to support renovations at Tin Wis Resort. Work in phase one will include construction of a carving shed, new totem poles and preparatory work for renovations to Wickaninnish Conference Hall.

Renovations on the Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre arena in Owen Sound, supported by a $915K investment from the provincial government, began in May

TELUS has announced it is spending $8.4M in Kelowna as part of its plan to improve internet and wireless service across British Columbia. These improvements are expected to benefit local businesses, families and communities by improving connectivity.

According to the District of Summerland, work on the $8.5M Wharton Street revitalization project is ongoing and expected to complete in November 2025. The work includes upgrades to water, sewer, stormwater and electrical systems.

Wheat Garden Bakery, a Chinese bakery in Richmond, closed on June 2.

Hollywood 3 Cinemas in Pitt Meadows has announced that it is closing on June 29. The owners cited the rising costs of rent for the closure. The business will lay off staff and cancel all upcoming events. The owner has suggested that a new dollar store may replace the theatre.

Chilliwack Hotel Limited Partnership celebrated the opening of the Fairfield Inn & TownePlace Suites by Marriott on June 12. The hotel has 150 guest rooms and will cater to a variety of travelers.

A new $7.3M firehall for the Dashwood Volunteer Fire Department has opened in Qualicum Beach. The new hall will serve about 4K people living over more than 130 sq. km to the north of Qualicum Beach.

New/Coming Soon Business Openings: Dollar Tree (Halifax/Bedford), Bedford Beer Garden, Quesada, Stacked Pancake House, The Roastory and Hawker Buns Singapore Burger Cafe (all in Bedford), Thinking Ceramic, Lovers Bakery, Shahi grocery, Sushi Wave, Crooki Cafe, Sea House and Cows (all in Halifax), Baby Bliss (Elmsdale), Surf N Dogs (Lawrencetown Beach), Pezza.X (Dartmouth) and Guardian pharmacy (Sackville and Halifax); Closures: Toys R Us and Uncle Bucks (Dartmouth), IHOP (Bedford) and Dimitris (Halifax)

According to Mining NL, the minerals resource sector represents about 9.3% of the province’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) with the following three companies - Firefly Metals, Maritime Resources, and Shoreline Aggregates around the Baie Verte Peninsula expected to need over 1,000 workers in the next 2-3 years.

The Community of Paynton hosted the first rhubarb festival in June.

Motorcycle dealerships Rocky’s Harley-Davidson in London and Blackbridge Harley-Davidson in Cambridhge closed in June

Pomerleau Inc. and MacLennan Jaunkalns Miller Architects Ltd. have begun construction on the 80,000-sq.-ft. net-zero energy Western North York Community Recreation & Child Care Centre in the Toronto’s Humberlea neighbourhood. The facility is expected to open in 2028..

Peepeekisis Developments Ltd. began construction on a new 9,500 sq. ft. funeral home in Lorlie on June 12. The project is expected to be completed in September 2026. Approximately 50 jobs will be created during the construction phase and the new home will employ up to 10 full time staff once it is fully operational.

Cambli Group, a company specializing in military equipment, signed a vehicle assembly contract with a French firm. As a result, the company consolidated around 20 jobs and created around 30 jobs in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu.

The Ville de Trois-Rivières inaugurated the end of construction on Sainte-Madeleine Boulevard following a $15M investment. The project was an initiative to separate the wastewater and rainwater networks.

The University Health Network is reducing more than 40 registered nurse positions at Toronto General Hospital and Toronto Western Hospital through attrition and early retirements, with some vacant roles being eliminated as part of the restructuring

ArcelorMittal Long Products Canada, a steel wire drawing manufacturer, is closing its Hamilton plant, laying off 153 workers

OCHE, a global social gaming franchise, bar, and restaurant, has opened a new location in downtown Toronto

The Government of Ontario is investing $45M to support repairs for roads and bridges in 27 municipalities across the province

The Government of Quebec began construction on the bridge over the Calway river in Saint-Joseph-de-Beauce. The project of nearly $3M, which is being carried out by Construction Longer from Sherbrooke, could be finished by the fall.

The Government of Quebec is investing $20M in building a new elementary school in the Bégin municipality. Work will begin this summer and should be finished by the beginning of the school year in the fall of 2026.

Sandoz Canada, a pharmaceutical company, moved its headquarters from Boucherville to the borough of Saint-Hubert in Longueuil. Two hundred and fifty employees work in the new building, which is used only for administrative work.

The Director of Youth Protection (DYP) in Outaouais is looking to fill 69 positions for DYP workers and social workers

La Forge, a new bar and restaurant in the borough of Brompton in Sherbrooke, has opened

The Yukon government and the Council of Yukon First Nations (CYFN) are partnering to provide six new transitional housing units in Whitehorse. The initiative will offer housing for up to 24 months to Indigenous women and children moving from emergency accommodations, and it will also provide access to CYFN Family Preservation Services.

The Yukon government is providing more than $900,000 to 19 projects across the territory through the Projects Fund. The Projects Fund seeks to provide support to community non-profit organizations for projects that improve arts, sports, and recreational opportunities throughout the Yukon.

The Yukon Chamber of Commerce is set to dissolve after four decades, as it has become financially unviable. Reports suggest that changes in business spending following the COVID-19 pandemic and the emergence of multiple non-profit advocacy organizations that fulfill a similar role in the Yukon are major factors in its inability to sustain operations.

The Home Depot Canada is set to open its newest store in Fort McMurray in Spring 2026. This will be the 28th store in Alberta and the northernmost Home Depot store in Canada. 

Dwight's Coffee House, an Indigenous-owned coffee shop, recently opened in Prince Albert. Named in honour of the owner’s son, the shop offers homemade bannock, soup, cinnamon buns, scones, and fresh coffee.

The Government of Manitoba is providing an additional $100,000 to A & O: Support Services for Older Adults, allowing the organization to expand its elder abuse prevention services. This brings the total annual funding for this program to $267,000.

The City of Winnipeg, the Government of Manitoba, and the Downtown Winnipeg BIZ are contributing a combined $575,000 to develop a 16-week summer safety action plan for downtown Winnipeg. The project includes crime prevention, mental health, and addiction supports delivered by the Downtown Community Safety Partnership.

Carrington Real Estate will soon begin construction on an eight-storey, 94-unit apartment complex in Winnipeg’s St. Boniface neighbourhood. The $34M project also includes about 5,000 sq. ft. of commercial space. It is scheduled to open in spring 2027.

Menzies Medical Centre in Morden has recruited several new family physicians to practice in its clinic as well as at the community’s hospital. Four new doctors are expected between now and September, and three more over the next 1-2 years.

Western Forest Products announced that 150 workers would be indefinitely laid off from its Chemainus sawmill as it curtailed its production starting June 18. The curtailment is due to weaker lumber demand and higher U.S. softwood lumber duties, as well as a lack of economical fibre. Previous reports had said that 55 workers were expected to be impacted by the curtailment.

A new dock will soon be built at Irrigation Lake in Houston. According to the district, this upgrade will also include a small boat launch. The exact opening date has not yet been announced.

Elk Valley Resources announced it is cutting 140 positions and pausing hiring due to economic conditions in the mining industry. The company cited a need to improve efficiency amid shifting economic conditions in part due to U.S. tariffs. The job cuts are part of a Cost Reduction Program aimed at adapting to market conditions and saving $400 million.

Interior Health has announced that the medical lab at the Trail Health Centre will close permanently on July 28. The lab had previously provided outpatient services. Interior Health said the closure was part of a plan to improve the allocation of staff across Trail and to improve lab testing services for patients at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital.

The Yaqan Nukiy (Lower Kootenay Band) is leading a wetland restoration project to restore 517 hectares of wetland reserve land. The project includes work to reconnect waterways, remove dikes and landscaping. In 2024, the project completed 11 weeks of earthworks. This year, the crews have begun the next phase of construction and will work for six weeks. The project is expected to complete in 2028.

The City of Kelowna has issued a $37M building permit for a six-storey 144-unit rental project in Rutland. The development will also include indoor amenity spaces.

The City of Kelowna has approved a $24M building permit for the first phase of a 490-unit housing project. The project will include a total of four six-storey buildings. Construction will also include several amenities for tenants such as two large plazas, fitness space and recreation areas.

Noople Noodle and Dumpling House is opening on Kingsway in Vancouver. The opening date for the new restaurant has not yet been announced.

Stepback, a Vancouver vintage store, is closing its Kitsilano storefront at the end of June 2025.

Sobeys is taking over the former West Broadway Toys R Us space in Vancouver for a new grocery store. Work is ongoing and currently no new building permits have been issued for the site. It is not known yet which Sobeys brand grocery store will open in the location.

TELUS has announced an update to its multi-year investment plan for communities across Canada, including $15B in spending for British Columbia. Communities in the Lower Mainland expect to see $47M in spending across Surrey, Abbotsford, Delta, Langley, Maple Ridge, Richmond and Burnaby. This spending is expected to support improved network infrastructure and access to AI technologies.

Construction has begun on five new storefronts at Brooks Landing Shopping Centre in Nanaimo. These buildings will be used for quick food service restaurants when they finish construction early next year.

The Capital Regional District has authorized the creation of a new regional transportation service that will work to coordinate work on transportation initiatives and major projects. The new service has been provided $20M in funding annually to operate.

The Capital Regional District is borrowing up to $3.15M in funds for the renovations to a skate park and recreation center in Sooke. $1.1M will be allocated to the Skate Park with the remaining $2.05M being spent on the pool system and hot water tanks at the recreation center.

The federal public service shrunk from 367,772 to 357,965 over the last year, with most cut from CRA (6,656). The RCMP saw the largest influx with 911 hired. Almost 8,000 who lost their jobs were term employees and over 75% were under the age of 35.

The federal public service shrunk from 367,772 to 357,965 over the last year, with most cut from CRA (6,656). The RCMP saw the largest influx with 911 hired. Almost 8,000 who lost their jobs were term employees and over 75% were under the age of 35.

Recent numbers show provincial vacancy rates of paramedics and emergency medical responders were cut in half in April 2025 compared to the April 2024. To date, 119 paramedics and 37 emergency medical responders have completed their training and are now working in the field. There were 259 bursaries given out for paramedics and 60 for emergency medical responders.

The N.S. Government has announced changes designed to speed up the industrial approval process for metal mining projects which will now have 15 fewer requirements to get regulatory approval in Nova Scotia. A group of 10 staff has been assigned to work exclusively on industrial approvals for metal mining projects.

The federal public service shrunk from 367,772 to 357,965 over the last year, with most cut from CRA (6,656). The RCMP saw the largest influx with 911 hired. Almost 8,000 who lost their jobs were term employees and over 75% were under the age of 35.

The federal public service shrunk from 367,772 to 357,965 over the last year, with most cut from CRA (6,656). The RCMP saw the largest influx with 911 hired. Almost 8,000 who lost their jobs were term employees and over 75% were under the age of 35.

UK-based bakery brand Warburtons is providing $650,000 to Cereals Canada’s planned headquarters in Winnipeg. The new facility, called the Global Agriculture Technology Exchange, will help grain producers and processors establish new international trading partnerships.

The Government of Saskatchewan is expanding the role of nurse practitioners through a new initiative to provide more primary care including health assessments, treatment for common illnesses and injuries and chronic disease management. Saskatchewan aims to provide primary care access to all residents by 2028.

The Government of Canada announced funding with several provincial and territorial governments and the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre (CIFFC) for the Resilient Communities through FireSmart Program. It will be led by the CIFFC and will identify and reduce wildfire risks. The funding supports enhancing the FireSmart program and increasing the capacity of provinces to mitigate wildfires.

The Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières has acquired software to improve the analysis of casings and projectiles at crime scenes. The software was procured thanks to a donation valued at $1.16M from LeadsOnline, a Montréal-based software company.

Novelis Inc., an aluminum manufacturer, has laid off 21 employees in Kingston due to the impact of U.S. tariffs

The McDonald Family YMCA will open a new 48,000-sq.-ft. community centre in July in downtown Toronto

Construction has begun on Pennock Village, a new senior assisted living complex in Oliver Paipoonge, near Thunder Bay. The facility will accommodate approximately 120 seniors and is expected to be completed within five to seven years.

Florin Trattoria, an Italian restaurant, opened in Toronto’s Financial District

Five local businesses and organizations in the Clay Belt region of Northern Ontario will receive a $1.4M investment from the provincial government to support agriculture projects, local farms, and create agri-food jobs

Cyclic Materials Inc., a rare earth recycling company, will invest about $34M to build a 140,000-sq.-ft. Centre of Excellence in Kingston, creating 45 skilled jobs. Operations are set to begin in early 2026.

Malterie Caux-Laflamme, a grain and cereal malting company in Saint-Patrice-de-Beaurivage, inaugurated its new facilities that were rebuilt after a fire. The project required a $6.8M investment.

Food distributor Mermax and its Viandomax processing plant are investing $4M in expanding and automating their production in Saguenay, which could create jobs. GER-RO Méthodex will carry out the project.

Developer firm Construction Narbo has started building the Pavilia project, which will include 176 condos in Delson. Ten percent of the housing units will be affordable, and the first units will be delivered in the summer of 2026.

The Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux de la Montérégie-Centre completed the OPTILAB project, a server centre for facilities in the entire Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville region. The $91M site will begin operations this fall.

Rio Tinto Iron and Titanium, a mining company, is investing $7.6M in developing an ore sorting technology at its plant in Havre-Saint-Pierre. The sorting technology will allow the company to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. The Government of Quebec is contributing $2.5M to the project.

Airbus inaugurated its new A220 delivery centre in Mirabel, which will allow it to standardize its delivery with other sites around the world

The Ville de Notre-Dame-des-Prairies started work to modernize and expand its municipal garage. The Government of Quebec is investing just over $4.1M in the project.

The Municipalité de Plaisance inaugurated its new municipal garage, which was built at a cost of over $2M. The Government of Quebec invested $1.6M in the project.

The Ville de Mont-Laurier launched the Habitations de Mont-Laurier project, which consists of building 36 social housing units for seniors with a loss of autonomy. The Government of Quebec contributed $8M out of the total $14.7M project cost.

The Ville de Montréal inaugurated the P’tit Beaubien, a commercial sector in the Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie borough, following an $8.6M redevelopment project. The provincial government contributed funding to the project.

Aston Bay Holdings Ltd. began exploration work at its Storm Copper Project, a joint-venture with American West Metals, on Somerset Island, Nunavut. The successful development of the Storm Copper Project could generate significant economic benefits, including job creation and infrastructure development. Aston Bay is also planning more drilling at its Epworth copper project in Nunavut.

According to a spokesperson from Transportation and Infrastructure Nunavut, the Grise Ford harbour project is currently in the design phase and is anticipated to be completed by 2029, pending approval from the Nunavut Impact Review Board. The harbour is expected to improve boating safety and efficiency, with funds to be provided by Transport Canada.

The Governments of Canada and Yukon are contributing a total of $7.3M over four years to help prevent wildfires in the Yukon through the Resilient Communities through FireSmart (RCF) Program. The funding will support various initiatives, including planning, strategies, prevention education, fuel break management, fuels management training, and risk assessments.

The Alberta Utilities Commission has approved the Willow Ridge Wind Project situated south of Fort Macleod. SPWC Development GP Inc. (SPWC) is building and operating the 28 turbine, 196 MW wind-powered electrical energy generation facility. Construction is slated to start in 2026 with first power generated in late 2027.

Vortex Energy Corp. is partnering with the University of Alberta to conduct detailed geophysical surveys to image the geometry and internal structure of the Robinsons River salt dome at its Robinsons River Salt Project in Newfoundland. Mitacs, a national innovation organization that fosters collaboration between academia and industry is partially funding the work.

GWL Realty Advisors is building a 27-storey residential tower in the Beltline area of Calgary. The ground floor will have a restaurant and retail shops and services. Axiom Builders expect the project to be complete by mid-2028.

Calgary City Council has approved amendments to the Land Use Bylaw, exempting rowhouses in developing communities from development permits to accelerate housing construction. This change, part of citywide rezoning recommendations under Home is Here: The City’s Housing Strategy, allows qualifying rowhouses to proceed directly to the building permit stage, aiming to reduce barriers and increase housing diversity and affordability. The exemption takes effect on September 15, 2025.

The Saskatchewan government has reversed its countermeasures against the U.S., just three months after implementing tariffs in response to President Trump's duties on Canadian imports. The government emphasized its commitment to local purchasing, noting that nearly 90% of contracts in the past five years have gone to Saskatchewan businesses and over 99% to Canadian suppliers.

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is restructuring its administrative leadership roles, including 27 new and 20 enhanced Clinical Manager positions in 45 rural and northern communities. The new structure will provide $10.4M in annual administrative efficiencies, of which $6.2M will be redirected to support patient care priorities and $4.2M to enhance clinical leadership. As a result of the restructuring, there will be a reduction of 26 senior out-of-scope leadership positions, along with cuts to other out-of-scope corporate, management, and support roles.

The Government of Manitoba has launched a mobile magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) unit serving patients in the province’s North. The mobile MRI unit will rotate between Thompson and The Pas, allowing patients to get testing closer to home rather than travelling to Winnipeg.

The provincial government is spending $400,000 to expand its Huddle program, which offers support and services to young people aged 12 to 29 at risk of homelessness. A new Huddle site will be established in Portage la Prairie, in partnership with the Portage la Prairie Revitalization Corporation’s existing youth programming.

Les libellules, a new French-language childcare centre, has opened in Kelowna. The centre will provide support to Francophone families and support early childhood education in the region. The project was supported by funding from the Government of British Columbia’s ChildCareBC New Spaces Fund.

According to Big White Ski Resort, the company is spending nearly $10M in 2025 to upgrade the resort including a new underground powerline. Other major projects include $3M for chairlift modernization, $2M in renovations for the Village Centre Mall, $1.3M in upgrades to a shop and restaurant and a $400K parking lot expansion.

The City of Kelowna has partnered with Tennis Clubs of Canada to build a new $2.9M winter tennis facility in Mission Recreation Park and offer more recreational tennis programs in various neighbourhoods. The facility is expected to open in November 2025.

Old Memory Kitchen, a retro-style Taiwanese convenience store, has opened on Leslie Road in Richmond.

Tashkent, an Uzbek eatery, opened in Vancouver in late March.

Cameron Stephens Mortgage Capital Ltd. has announced the launch of its $70M Western Canada High Yield Mortgage Fund to invest into commercial real estate mortgages. The fund will act as a commercial real estate lender for markets in Alberta and British Columbia.

BC Hydro is scheduled to begin construction on its $3B North Coast Transmission Line in 2026. Work on the 450km long 500-kilovolt line is expected to begin in Prince George towards Burns Lake and finally onto Terrace. The first phase is expected to be online by 2030 with phase two coming online in 2032. The project aims to meet the growing power needs of industries located on the North Coast.

BC Hydro is scheduled to begin construction on its $3B North Coast Transmission Line in 2026. Work on the 450km long 500-kilovolt line is expected to begin in Prince George towards Burns Lake and finally onto Terrace. The first phase is expected to be online by 2030 with phase two coming online in 2032. The project aims to meet the growing power needs of industries located on the North Coast.

BC Hydro is scheduled to begin construction on its $3B North Coast Transmission Line in 2026. Work on the 450km long 500-kilovolt line is expected to begin in Prince George towards Burns Lake and finally onto Terrace. The first phase is expected to be online by 2030 with phase two coming online in 2032. The project aims to meet the growing power needs of industries located on the North Coast.

Lifeguard certifications have bounced back to pre-pandemic levels according to the Lifesaving Society in Newfoundland and Labrador. COVID led to the temporarily shut down of many recreational facilities which forced many lifeguards to seek other jobs and also reduced demand for training/certification that resulted in a severe lifeguard shortage across Canada.

Facca Incorporated has begun construction on the $31.77M bridge project on Highway 40 in Sarnia, with completion expected in 2027

Béton Provincial, a manufacturer of concrete products, is looking to hire workers for its plant in Matane

Avantis Coopérative, a New Holland agricultural equipment retailer, announced that it is closing its store in Saint-Narcisse. As a result, seven people are losing their jobs.

Jersey Mike's Subs has opened two new locations in Mississauga, with the Heartland Town Centre launching in June and the Meadowvale Town Centre opening in May

The Government of Canada is investing tens of millions of dollars in demolishing the wharf head in Portneuf. The project, which will be carried out by Construction Polaris CMM from Sept-Îles, will begin in July and should be finished by the end of January 2026.