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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.

Nearly two dozen mechanics from Capital Hyundai are on strike. They are unionized with the Teamsters Union. Wages have been cited as the primary issue.

Health P.E.I. will partner with McMaster University to help fast-track foreign-trained physicians to become licensed. The province will pay for up to 4 seats and after completing the program the physicians are expected to work on the Island for a year.

Holland College is trying to address Island labour shortages by adding 10 extra seats to its plumbing and pipefitting courses and 24 to the electrical program. The Construction Association of P.E.I. would like to see more programs expanded in the future.

Summerside council has approved construction of the Ocean View Resort, which would include a 27-hole golf course, a 96-room resort and a 53-unit condo building. Ten new people are being hired next week and the developer expects to finish the project in 2027.

P.E.I.’s Atlantic Veterinary College, the only Atlantic Canadian veterinary school, states that N.B. is faced with a shortage of vets. The college is at its enrolment limit of 70 students, while N.B. has 355 vets and is estimated to require 25% more.

The N.S. Government through Horticulture Nova Scotia are investing $7M in their Season Extension Enhancement Program designed to help fruit and vegetable farmers extend their growing seasons through expansion and increased productivity. It will help fund farms for things such as greenhouses, irrigation, lighting and cold storage.

P.E.I.’s Atlantic Veterinary College, the only Atlantic Canadian veterinary school, states that N.B. is faced with a shortage of vets. The college is at its enrolment limit of 70 students, while N.B. has 355 vets and is estimated to require 25% more.

The first upgraded cellular infrastructure sites to expand cellular service in N.S. will become operational this June with $69.2M committed to the project to date. Phase 1 will see 20 of 27 existing structures upgraded by the end of 2025, while construction on the first of 27 new provincially-owned towers will be complete in early 2026 and continuing into 2027.

The Cosmetology Association of N.B., the provincial licensing authority, states that it will keep its strict licensing rules. To practice in the province, cosmetologists have to pay licencing, registration, student enrolment, exam, and certification fees.

US-based Heidelberg Materials North America has purchased a recycled aggregates yard in Southeast Calgary and a contract crushing business with four mobile plants from Concrete Crushers Inc. the largest concrete recycler in Calgary.

According to a new survey by Trucking HR Canada (THRC), Alberta continues to face a higher vacancy rate for commercial truck drivers compared to other regions. Vacancy rates for truck drivers in Alberta surpassed 2,700 positions in the third quarter of 2024. Employers in the province are increasing wages and offering perks to attract new drivers.

The YYC Calgary International Airport expects to process over 5.8M travelers this summer, averaging 67,000 passengers daily. The increased travel is due to major events like the G7 Summit, the Rotary International Convention, and the Calgary Stampede.

After 68 years, Medicine Hat's CHAT-TV has shut down due to economic pressures and declining support for local television, impacting 16 employees.

The Government of Alberta is providing $3.73M in funding through the Drought and Flood Protection Program towards a new stormwater management facility in South Coaldale. Once complete, the facility will help protect homes, businesses, and infrastructure. This project is part of the province’s $125M effort to enhance public safety and regional resilience against flooding and drought.

The Government of Alberta will provide funding to organizations offering trauma-informed supports and services to high-risk populations as part of the Taking Action on Family Violence Grant Program to combat gender-based violence. Applications are open until June 24.

The Calgary Refugee Health Clinic will remain open for two more years at a reduced capacity after receiving $550,000 in emergency funding from the Calgary Health Foundation. The clinic, which serves thousands of refugees annually, lost its previous $1.6 million funding, leading to staff reductions and service cutbacks.

The Government of British Columbia has announced $5M in funding through the National Action Plan to End Gender-based Violence for B.C.’s Path Forward Community Fund. The funds support Indigenous-led community projects.

The former CEOs of Merit Functional Foods have purchased the company’s vacant plant protein facility in Winnipeg. The pea and canola processing plant was completed in 2021 but closed in 2023 as it struggled to compete with pea protein imports from China. The owners plan to repurpose the facility but have not yet outlined specific plans.

The new Fireweed mental health unit recently opened at the Whitehorse Hospital. The new wing will provide in-patient care for individuals with mental health diagnoses for a maximum of 30 days. The renovations, which took two years to complete and cost nearly $33M, included eight private bedrooms, a communal kitchen, a private outdoor smoking area, and a healing room.

Golden Pursuit Resources Ltd. has begun its 2025 exploration program in the Gordon Lake gold mining district, about 80-90 kilometres northeast from Yellowknife. Exploration work includes mapping, sampling, extending high-grade zones, drilling for new targets, drone surveys, and geochemical analyses.

The Yellowknife Education District No. 1 is facing a funding shortfall for the 2025-26 school year due to recent changes to the Jordan's Principle program, which may result in up to 79 educational assistants on temporary contracts losing their jobs. The district has applied for funding through the program but is still awaiting a response, creating uncertainty about staffing and resources. Similarly, a school in Łútsël K’é is also eliminating five educational assistants positions.

The NWT Cumulative Impact Monitoring Program is contributing $2.2 million, which includes $650,000 from Polar Knowledge Canada, to fund 29 new monitoring and research projects focused on caribou, water, and fish this fiscal year. This year, seven new projects are starting with a combined funding of $476,095. Additionally, there are seven ongoing projects, and 15 projects are scheduled to conclude by the end of this year. Each project is eligible to receive up to $70,000 annually for three years.

Scotiabank will close its Carleton University branch in August

Community Living North Perth, located in Listowel, will receive $200K from the provincial government to enhance staffing and support for individuals with complex health and behavioural needs

Tourism Cavendish Beach is looking to impose a 3% accommodation levy on customers' bills to be spent on tourism and help boost North Shore businesses. Other areas of the Island already impose levies to ensure stable money for marketing.

The latest annual tourism report from Discover Halifax indicated that there were about 10.22M unique visitors in the Halifax Regional Municipality from mid-June to Dec. 29, 2024. Room nights sold in traditional hotels increased 2.6%, with a 5% increase in supply, while cruise passenger count increased 19.8%. Notable events included the 2024 Juno Awards and the Pickleball Canada National Championship.

The Government of Canada, in partnership with the N.L. government, has announced legislation to enable the development of offshore renewable energy in Newfoundland and Labrador. The global offshore wind market is expected to draw $1 trillion in investments by 2040.

SeaRose FPSO workers have voted to join Unifor, Canada's largest union. Unifor already represents workers on the Hibernia and Terra Nova FPSO platforms and are hoping to also unionize Hebron workers. The SeaRose is owned and operated by Calgary-based Cenovus Energy (60%), while Suncor Energy owns the remaining 40%.

The manufacturing division of the N.L. Liquor Corporation will be expanding its product line with the launch of several new products and have signed a 5-year agreement with the Newfoundland Distillery Company in Clarke’s Beach.

The Anglophone South school district announced this week that it will eliminate 13 full-time and five part-time library worker positions due to budget cuts. The laid-off workers will be eligible for other jobs within the school system.

Kickstand Edmonton, operated by YMCA of Northern Alberta, has opened a free youth wellness services hub located in West Edmonton Mall that will offer primary healthcare services for youth. Young people aged 11–25 can access free and confidential mental health counselling, Indigenous wellness services, peer support, life skills training and visit a nurse practitioner.

Statistics Canada is hiring for a variety of positions to coordinate work on the 2026 Census.

E3 Lithium, a lithium brine technology company, is adding components to its Clearwater direct lithium extraction demonstration facility in Alberta. The company expects to complete the assembly of the plant in phases through the second half of 2025 and into 2026.

The Calgary Municipal Land Corporation and the Calgary Stampede have partnered with a local developer for the construction of a new 320-room hotel at Calgary’s Stampede Park. The hotel will include 15,000 square feet of ballroom and meeting space, a rooftop lounge, restaurants, a coffee shop, and wellness amenities. The developer will purchase, develop, own, and operate the hotel, with construction expected to begin in late 2025 and completion scheduled for 2028.

Two Emergency rooms at Chetwynd General Hospital and Dawson Creek and District Hospital were forced to close for a combined 28.5 hours in the month of May due to ongoing staffing challenges. Northern Health continues to struggle with staff shortages at a number of its facilities.

The Boathouse Restaurant is closing its Kitsilano and White Rock locations on September 21. The closures are due to the expiration of the locations’ leases. The company has said it is working to relocate staff to other nearby Boathouse restaurants.

JD Sports, a British sports apparel retailer, is opening a new flagship store in Vancouver on June 21.

Tasty BBQ & Beer Bar’s Vancouver location has closed.

Provisions, a Whistler-based café, has opened a new location in Vancouver.

Lucia, a new Italian eatery, is opening in Mount Pleasant on June 11.

Lighthouse Mission, a soup kitchen in downtown Winnipeg, is adding 10 detox beds to its facility. The organization is currently fundraising to cover an increase in project costs for the $4.4M renovation and hopes to continue construction this summer.

Staffing shortages in Thompson’s fire department have resulted in fewer ambulances on the road. On June 2, only one of three ambulances was operational in the city of 13,000 residents. The Thompson Professional Firefighters Association says it is down to just nine paramedics from a previous team of 24.

Steinbach City Council is proposing that a rural medicine stream be created within the University of Manitoba’s medical school, in order to address the shortage of physicians in rural areas. The council suggests the provincial government and the Max Rady College of Medicine reserve 15 seats annually for medical students planning to practice in rural communities.

According to Qulliq Energy Corp., costs for the Kivalliq Hydro-Fibre Link project have increased to $3.2B from $1.2B in 2019. Led by Nukik Corp., the project includes a 1,200-kilometre transmission line to bring renewable electricity and high-speed interned to communities and two gold mines in Nunavut. Work began in 2018 and is expected to be completed in 2032. Nukik Corp. expects the project to generate $8B in revenue over 50 years through construction and mining.

Sitka Gold Corp. has reported positive results from the initial drill holes of its 2025 drilling campaign at the RC Gold Project in Yukon. This year, Sitka is more than doubling its drilling efforts compared to 2020, with the goal of expanding two gold deposits and advancing additional exploration targets.

The P.E.I. Young Farmers Association has hired its first program co-ordinator whose job will be to support and attract young agricultural professionals. The program co-ordinator will also manage events, do advocacy work, and other administrative duties.

Halifax Regional Municipality recently increased its total fire service budget to $97.9M that will fund 20 new firefighters, who will begin training next winter and be ready help staff at the new Bedford West Fire Station when it opens in late 2026. Construction cost for the new fire station will be about $36M.

Construction has begun on a new 2,800 home neighbourhood in Colwood. Work on the initial phase includes two condominium buildings and 16 townhomes as well as associated road and sewer infrastructure. The finished neighbourhood will feature a mix of single and multi-family dwellings as well as 50 acres of parkland.

Thompson Rivers University (TRU) has announced plans for two artificial intelligence hubs over the next two years in partnership with Bell Canada. One of the data centres will be complete spring 2026 and the other will completed in 2027. TRU will also be partnering with Bell to develop training programs for AI research, computer science and trades.

Bouquet Café, a flower shop and coffee bar, is opening in Vancouver around September.

Như Ý Café, a Vietnamese café, has opened in Vancouver.

New/Coming Soon Business Openings: Zamzam (Dartmouth), Sushi Mount (Herring Cove), Jamms Filipino Bakeshop (Dartmouth), and Salt + Sol (Halifax); Closures: The Bay (Halifax), Sushi Cove (Herring Cove), West 49 (Dartmouth), M&Y Asian Grocery (Halifax) and Huole Chinese restaurant (Halifax).

Sidney Street Market, which features up to 150 local vendors has begun its summer season. The market will operate Thursday evenings from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., until Sept. 11.

The Government of British Columbia has announced the construction of more than 1.7K student spaces across the province, with 165 of those spaces located at Chief Tomat Elementary School in West Kelowna. Across the province the total funding will be $340M.

RevySitters, a new babysitting service, has opened in Revelstoke on May 30. Since opening, RevySitters has vetted about 15 babysitters with around 20 more ongoing.

Langley Township council has voted to approve development permits for a 122-unit affordable housing project. The project will construct a six-storey apartment building at 7883 199 Street.

A new mixed-use office and industrial complex has been approved for Mount Pleasant. The project will be constructed by PCI Developments and will include 185K sq. ft. of office space, 264K sq. ft. of industrial space, 16.7K sq. ft. of retail and restaurant space, and a 14.3K sq. ft. childcare facility.

Foret Noire Patisserie has closed its Broadway location and has begun rebranding as Le Belisse Café.

Algonquin College is partnering with Amazon Web Services Canada Inc. to launch an AI Accelerator Hub that will help companies and community organizations adopt cloud and AI technologies

Food Basics opened a new location in May in London, creating 100 new jobs

Moody Hall, a new 144 room long-term care facility, operated by Shannex, is now open in Bedford. It is the fourth of over 50 new and replacement long-term care homes being built in the province to open, and the first in Halifax Regional Municipality.

The N.S. Government is continuing to remove more interprovincial trade barriers that include plans to amend the Nova Scotia Building Code Regulations to allow factory-built (modular) buildings that meet the National Building Code to be installed in the province without having to meet additional N.S.-specific standards.

The N.L. government has released the first phase of a 10-year Health Human Resources Plan that covers the 3 key areas of retention, recruitment and automation of the non-clinical aspects of some professions. Over 1,100 nurses and 140 physicians have been recruited to N.L. since April 2023 and registered nurse and nurse practitioner vacancies have been reduced from under 700 in April 2024 to below 400 in February 2025.

Americold has broken ground on a new $100M cold storage facility at Port Saint John. The project is expected to create up to 100 new jobs with the help of a $1M payroll rebate. The facility is expected to provide supply chain resiliency.

The New Brunswick government has reached a tentative agreement with the union representing school bus drivers, maintenance workers and custodians. The union represents around 3,300 staff, who will need to ratify the agreement.

Horizon Health has released its five-year strategic plan. The health network aims to open nine new family health teams, as well as hire 579 nurses and 197 physicians. Other parts of the plan include keeping the turnover rate below 8% and reducing ER wait times.

Calgary-based Primary Hydrogen Corp. is advancing soil and soil-gas sampling along with airborne electromagnetic surveying on its Wicheeda North project in B.C. as it explores for natural hydrogen and rare earth minerals.

Logan Energy Corp. has completed construction of a gas plant, compressor station, oil battery and associated pipeline systems at its Pouce Coupe asset in Alberta. The new gas plant is now operational adding significant processing capacity to the site. Logan plans to bring nine wells at the location onstream in the second half of 2025.

The oil and gas sector in Alberta is hiring for a range of technical and labour positions across the province.

The provincial Government is investing an additional $1.5M to support sexual assault centres, as part of a broader $10M commitment to expanding these services. This funding aligns with Alberta’s 10-year strategy to address gender-based violence and aims to ensure survivors have the supports they need.

Blackwater Mine, located 112 kilometres southwest of Vanderhoof, B.C. has officially begun operations. The 44-square kilometre gold and silver mine, currently employs around 400 people with that expected to grow to 800 workers once construction on the second phase of the mine begins. The mine, operated by Vancouver based Artemis Gold is expected to generate $13.2B in revenue over its lifetime.

La Famiglia Dolce Amore, a Vancouver-based gelato shop, is opening a new expansion location in Burnaby. The expansion will include gelato but will also incorporate the brand’s first restaurant, which featured a full service restaraunt.

The City of Vancouver’s Development Permit Board has approved GWL Realty Advisors’ (GWLRA) application to redevelop 1525-1555 Robson St. and construct two high-rise towers. The towers will have 393 purpose-built market rental homes and the base would have about 41K sq. ft. dedicated to commercial uses, including an over 24K sq. ft. grocery store.

The Government of British Columbia has announced $5M to support the new Community Safety and Targeted Enforcement program. The program aims to support police efforts tackling public safety issues. These funds will be used to provide new tools, technology and investigative resources to help combat street and property crimes as well as to support new outreach initiatives.

The Government of British Columbia is providing $30M over the next three years to support the Integrated Marketplace program. The program will help more technology companies scale up their businesses and create jobs in the province. The Integrated Marketplace program provides testbed locations for the adoption of B.C. tech solutions.

The Government of British Columbia has announced construction has begun on more than 1.7K new student spaces at 10 schools in growing communities throughout the province. Since the beginning of 2025, these projects have received a total of $340M from the province.

The Government of British Columbia is making more than $775M available for non-profits and municipal housing providers through the latest intake of the Building BC: Community Housing Fund. These funds will be used to support the construction and operation of over 4.6K rental homes across the province.

According to the Saskatchewan Mining Association (SMA) 2024 Labour Market Analysis, approximately 15,000 workers will be needed in the mining industry over the next 10 years. SMA is planning to promote mining careers to high school students to support recruitment.

The Canada Games Centre pool in Whitehorse will be closed for approximately 10 weeks starting in August for essential repairs. During this time, the pool’s heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system will be upgraded. The renovations are being funded by the federal program, Investing in Canada Infrastructure.

General Products Inc. in Richmond Hill announced it will close once all the inventory has been sold

Collective Arts Brewing Limited is opening a craft brewery in Cambridge’s Gaslight District at the end of the month

Ontario Northland Transportation Commission will relaunch the Northlander train route between Toronto and Timmins by 2026, featuring a total of 16 stops along the way

Construction is underway on a 115,000-sq.-ft. retail plaza with 12 units, including a Leon’s store, in Welland, with some stores set to open by March 2026

Vanguard Investments Canada Inc. partnered with the University of Toronto's Computer Science Department to advance artificial intelligence research and innovation and will add 70 research roles in Toronto

Crunch Fitness opened its first Calgary location on May 31, 2025, joining its other Alberta location at West Edmonton Mall.

The City of Edmonton has started construction on the nearly $1.4B Capital Line South LRT expansion. The 4.5 km extension includes one underpass, two overpasses, and two additional LRT stations. Completion is expected in five years.

The Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education has started construction on the new K-9 Holy Trinity Academy.

Calgary-based Integral Metals Corp. has started its Phase 2 soil sampling program at the KAP Project, located in the Northwest Territories. The sampling program for critical minerals will help advance decisions on future drilling targets.

High Tide Inc. opened a second Canna Cabana retail cannabis store in Sherwood Park on June 3, 2025.

The Government of Alberta is providing $5.3M to programs that help parents, especially single parents, find stable work. Lifemark Health Group’s Empower program will receive $4.2M of the total funding and $1.1M will be allocated to the CARES program. These initiatives provide career training, job placement, and wrap-around services to support families in Edmonton and Calgary.

Kidcare Early Learning Centre, a new childcare facility located at Columneetza Campus has opened in Williams Lake. The 119 seat facility features dedicated spaces for the children of healthcare workers.

BC Housing has begun looking for a contractor to build a new $30.5M supportive housing project in North Kamloops. When complete, the project will have 54 units of supportive housing. Construction is expected to begin by October 2026 and complete by 2028.

BC Cancer has announced that a new advanced cancer scanning technology will now be available in Interior Health. The technology will be first rolled out in Kelowna. A new treatment option called Pluvicto is also being expanded to the region.

Construction is completing on the Bertram multi-use overpass in Kelowna. The overpass is part of the planned Bertram Active Transportation Corridor which will grow the city’s protected bike path network. The final project cost about $12.1M and was supported by the Governments of Canada and British Columbia.

The YMCA of Southern Interior BC and Stober Group have announced the new Landmark YMCA Child Care Centre is scheduled to open in Kelowna in late 2025. The facility will have 53 childcare spaces.

Archer, a Vancouver restaurant, announced on May 29 that it has closed.

The District of North Vancouver council has granted development permits to HTEC’s $140M hydrogen production plant. The liquefaction plant is expected to produce enough hydrogen fuel to operate about 300 heavy-duty diesel vehicles each year. The project is expected to create 50 construction jobs and 15 long-term jobs once operational.

Aritzia has announced it is hiring seasonal staff for its Vancouver Warehouse Sale. Postings are available for cashiers, wrappers, team leads and general associates. Aritzia will be hosting a three-day hiring event from June 25 to June 27.

The Government of British Columbia has announced an expansion to its housing targets to 10 new communities. The newest group includes Burnaby, Coquitlam, Courtenay, Township of Langley, Langford, Penticton, Pitt Meadows, Richmond, Squamish and Vernon. Through the housing targets program, over 16K homes have been built across priority communities.

The Government of Saskatchewan is providing $235,000 to the Autism Resource Centre (ARC) of Regina to expand the summer program for children and youth. The Therapeutic Summer Program provides support on life skills development for children returning to school in the fall.

U.S.-based restaurant chain Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is opening a Winnipeg location, its first in Canada and the first of at least three planned for the city. The Regent Avenue franchise will employ about 80 staff.

Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Centre and the Assiniboine Park Conservancy have opened a new facility to provide care for sick, injured, and orphaned wildlife. The facility, at Winnipeg’s Assiniboine Park Zoo, is a first point of contact for Manitobans who have found an animal in need of help.

The Government of Manitoba is providing $2.5M to Place of Pride, an affordable housing development for 2SLGBTQ+ seniors in downtown Winnipeg. The funds will be used to renovate a kitchen, patio, and arts hub at the complex, which houses 30 residents.

The Yukon government has temporarily amended regulations to extend water licenses for placer miners, enabling them to continue operations while they apply for renewals. These amendments address a backlog of renewal applications, affecting approximately 50 placer mining operations and four quartz exploration projects.

Champion Iron, a mining company, plans to invest over $470M in the Bloom Lake Mine on the North Shore. The project aims to produce high- purity iron for pelletization.

Eggstatic, a Middle Eastern breakfast and brunch restaurant, opened in Hamilton

Eataly, an Italian marketplace and restaurant collective, opened a seasonal location in Toronto's Distillery District

Spinton Roofing Limited has been awarded over $875K for a roofing project at the Julie McArthur Regional Recreation Centre in Owen Sound, with work expected to be completed by October

The Playbook Commons, an American-Italian steakhouse, opened a new 180-seat restaurant in Hotel X in downtown Toronto

Costco Wholesale will open a new business centre in the SmartCentres Meadowvale Shopping Centre in Mississauga by 2026

The federal government is investing $15M to support the creation of 470 employment and skills training opportunities for youth across Canada in the natural resources sectors

Marsim Auto Group opened a new and expanded $30M, 40,000-sq.-ft. dealership location for Toronto Hyundai and Genesis Yorkdale dealerships near Toronto’s Yorkdale Shopping Centre

Acconia Energía has started operating the Forty Mile wind project near Bow Island. The 280MW wind farm will have 25 full-time employees for operations and maintenance.

Mad Dawgz Hot Dogs, a trailer based hot dog business, has begun operating in Williams Lake.

Construction has begun on a $1.1M multi-use path in Burns Lake. Work is expected to run for up to 10 weeks and will also include the installation of new water valves, gutters and sidewalks along Third Avenue.

The Government of Canada has announced $15M to create 470 employment and skills training opportunities for youth across Canada in natural resources sectors including forestry. These funds will support the Science and Technology Internship Program – Green Jobs, through which employers can apply for funding to hire, train and mentor youth aged 15 to 30.

Lessard Excavating has begun construction on a new $1M synthetic turf field at Blackburn Park in Salmon Arm. The project was funded by a partnership between the city and the Shuswap Youth Soccer Association. The field is expected to complete construction by the middle of September.

A new $1M Ronald McDonald House Family Room is opening in June at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops. The facility will offer a place for families with children receiving care to stay.

SweetLegs, a local clothing brand, is closing its retail store. The company will continue to operate through its online storefront.

Smart N Save, a Southeast Asian grocer, has opened a new Burnaby store location.

Gake, a new Japanese restaurant, is opening in Vancouver. The restaurant will have space for about 100 guests.

Hannam Supermarket, a Korean grocer, has opened a location in Burnaby.

The City of Coquitlam has announced the start of construction on upgrades to Pipeline Road. These upgrades include road safety and accessibility improvements. This project began at the end of March and will continue until December 2025.

Clothing retailer Grace & Company has closed its Winnipeg storefront in favour of a fully online sales model. Since the pandemic, industry experts say more small retailers are opting for online sales due to declining foot traffic and the higher costs of operating a physical store.

The federal Auditor General released a report on Nunavut Housing Corporation (NHC), finding a shortfall of public housing in Nunavut, with 3,000 people on the public housing waiting list. A number of factors prevent the growth of housing availability, including a lack of Inuit workers in skilled trades, limited annual supply shipments, a brief construction season, and no roads linking Nunavut’s communities. Despite these obstacles, NHC aims to construct 1,400 housing units by 2030.

Fireweed Metals Corp. has raised $46M through a brokered private financing deal and an additional $8.3M through an unbrokered deal. The company plans to use this money for exploration and development at its critical minerals projects, which include Macpass, Mactung, Gayna, and North Canol in the Yukon and Northwest Territories. The $46M must be spent by December 31, 2026, on various exploration activities.

IGA, a supermarket chain, will open a store in Boucherville this summer. Construction began in the fall of 2024.

Maxi, a supermarket chain, will open a store in Boucherville soon. The multi-million dollar investment will create around 30 jobs.

Immobilier Castco will begin the Hôtel 56 project soon. The project will have 55 units, including 6 affordable units, and a commercial space in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu. Work is scheduled to be finished by June 2026.

Autobus Auger, a school and charter transportation company in Lévis, is looking to fill 60 bus driver positions for the new school year in the fall. The transport operator currently employs 750 people.

Le Boulot vers…, a school-to-work transition organization for young people aged 16 to 25, must cease operations in Montréal before the end of 2025 after 42 years in business. The loss of provincial government funding is forcing the organization to close.

A new walk-in clinic has opened in Montague in McKenna's PharmaChoice on Queens Road. The clinic is opened three days a week and is staffed by doctors who have full-time jobs elsewhere.

The Newfoundland and Labrador government is investing over $500K in JVPLabs for research and development of its JVPClinic medical device. JVPLabs is a N.L. health tech company working on a monitoring device to better assess congestive heart failure.

The Government of Saskatchewan is providing $500,000 in annual operating funding to the new group home in Kerrobert. The group home provides 24-hour support and assistance to residents with intellectual disabilities.

Dollar Tree Store Canada Inc. is opening a new location in Thunder Bay later this year

Alexander Mackenzie Secondary School in Sarnia will launch a Technological Education Hub in September 2025, offering hands-on various industry career training for students in grades 10 to 12

Sigma Group and Kothari Group Inc. are developing a 162-unit, seven-storey Hyatt Hotel at the McMaster Innovation Park in Hamilton, with completion scheduled for fall 2026

Construction has begun on $18M a street improvement project around McBride St and 3rd Avenue in Prince Rupert. Work includes the installation of a new roundabout, enhanced pedestrian infrastructure and improved traffic flow. The project is expected to be completed in Fall 2026.

The International Longshore and Warehouse Union has opened a new $8.2M union hall in Prince Rupert. The new building can accommodate up to 240 people and features a variety of spaces for meetings and union business.

School District 91 in Burns Lake is reorganizing a number of teaching positions at different schools to accommodate lack of enrollment at some of its schools. In addition, the school district will be hiring two new full time teachers and one part time position.

A new fire hall that will support 30 volunteers has opened in Mackenzie. The new hall, operated by the Mackenzie Fire Rescue Department, features training facilities, eight fire truck bays and a secondary emergency operations center for the region.

Cameco Corporation, a global nuclear fuel and energy company, is providing $10M to the University of Saskatchewan to support students in the industry. The funding is expected to support Nuclear Fuel Cycle program and a graduate certificate in Energy and Resource Management.

The Government of Saskatchewan is providing $177,000 to six pilot projects under the Made in Saskatchewan Technology (MIST) partnerships between public sector organizations and tech start-ups. The start-ups receive opportunities to grow the tech sector and collaborate with government organizations.

North American Helium Inc. is planning to build and operate a 12 million standard cubic feet per day helium processing facility near Mankota. The Soda Lake Facility is expected to be operational in the fourth quarter of 2025.

The Government of Manitoba is providing $65,000 to the Retail Council of Canada’s Manitoba Retail Security Task Force. This group coordinates meetings between police, government, and retailers, to develop responses to retail security and safety issues in the province.

The Town of Hay River is spending $850,000 it had received from the United Way NWT for cleanup and land planning at the former Northern Farm Training Institute. The municipality is working to re-establish its agriculture and agrifood sectors to address food insecurity, starting with transforming a fire break area for food production.

To address high childcare waitlists in Yellowknife, the YMCA NWT is working to build a new daycare in the city. Estimated to cost $1.2 million, the daycare is set to open in March 2026 and will be built using modular units, accommodating 56 children. The project is awaiting regulatory and permit approvals.

The Ville de Mascouche will invest $11M in improving its road network and parks.

Hardware store Novago Coopérative recently finished renovations and an expansion worth $3.2M at its BMR store in Saint-Lin-Laurentides.

Nuvau Minerals, a mining company, invested $30M in restarting operations at the Matagami mining camp in Nord-du-Québec. The operation is being carried out in collaboration with the former site owner Glencore Canada.

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The Government of Quebec is investing over $50M over two years in rehabilitating the Île-aux-Tourtes bridge, which connects the city of Vaudreuil-Dorion to the Village of Senneville. The first phase is due to be complete by the end of 2026.

The Government of Quebec is investing over $1.1B over two years in improving transportation infrastructure in the Québec region. The funding will be used to rehabilitate and rebuild bridges, particularly the Île-d'Orléans bridge, and for other projects.

Hudson's Bay, a Canadian department store chain, closed all of its stores in the country. By the end of the process for protection from their creditors, there will be over 9,300 job losses.

NSB-Omega, a technical consulting and staffing company from Guyana, has come to Newfoundland and Labrador to recruit workers with experience in offshore oil development. Guyana has been busy developing its offshore oil reserves in recent years.

Ambulance New Brunswick will extend its rural pilot project for another 60 days after seeing a 6.4% increase in response times. The project kept ambulances in the areas of Port Elgin, Cap-Pelé, and Fords Mills, instead of covering other regions.

LJJ Barber Shop opened a new location in Yellowknife on May 20, following the completion of renovations at the new site.

The Government of the Northwest Territories is making progress in improving Indigenous representation in the public service through its Indigenous Recruitment and Retention Framework, launched in 2022-2023. While some departments have met or exceeded their targets, further work is needed, including the review of job descriptions to eliminate barriers and ensure equitable access to opportunities for Indigenous people.

The Government of Alberta is providing an additional $7M towards the launch of the Grande Prairie Police Service (GPPS) by the City of Grande Prairie. GPPS will become the police of jurisdiction by the fall 2026 deadline.

Calgary-based North American Helium Inc. is planning to build and operate a 12 million standard cubic feet per day helium processing facility in the Mankota, SK area. The Soda Lake Facility is expected to be operational in the fourth quarter of 2025 and will initially tie-in three helium wells through a dedicated pipeline gathering system.

The Government of Alberta is providing $300,000 to Mount Royal University (MRU) to explore the potential for optometry training in the province. MRU will collaborate with the University of Waterloo to assess program delivery, financial models, and regulatory requirements. The Alberta College of Optometrists and Alberta Association of Optometrists will also participate in the study, aiming to expand local training opportunities and strengthen Alberta’s health workforce.

Calgary City Council has approved $15M from its fiscal stability reserve to install secure assault barriers on transit buses, aiming to enhance driver safety. The funding will allow for stronger protective barriers, replacing previously planned plastic shields. Additional measures include new signage informing riders that assaulting drivers is a federal crime, a review of transit operator safety practices, and regular safety progress reports.

The North Coast Ecology Centre Society (NCECS) is launching a series of summer camps throughout July aimed at children ages 6-12 in Prince Rupert. NCECS is able to offer the camps due to funding from Trigon Terminal’s Community Investment Fund.

The City of Nelson is looking to hire additional firefighters. The City has provided funding for the addition of two full time positions.

Doppelmayr Canada, a ski lift manufacturer, is investing $50M in expanding and upgrading its headquarters. The Government of Quebec is contributing up to $10M. The project will help create 29 jobs and maintain 52 jobs.

The Ville de Vaudreuil-Dorion is looking to fill many full-time day labourer jobs and seeking a municipal inspector and superintendent

Groupe MACH, a developer and property manager, is spending $3.5B to build the LANGELIER project in Montréal. The project will be developed over 7 phases spanning 15 years. The residential complex alone will provide 7,000 units near the future Langelier metro station.

A new No Frills is opened in London

The N.S. Government has announced $3M in funding support from the Clean Fuels Fund for 7 green hydrogen projects. These include Innergex ($793k), Waterford Energy Services Inc. ($793k), and the Municipality of the County of Richmond ($221k).

Atlantic Potash says it has committed to spend an additional $10.5M on the Millstream potash deposit near Sussex. The money will be spent on technical studies, environmental assessments, and project planning to advance the development of the site.

The City of Duncan will be undertaking work this summer to replace all of its electric vehicle chargers throughout the municipality. 12 electric vehicle chargers will be upgraded with Flo chargers.

The Island Corridor Foundation has received $1M in funding for the restoration of the Ladysmith train station. The foundation hopes to preserve the building to serve as a community hub. Work on the restoration is expected to begin in summer 2026 and take about a year.

The Tile Guy Flooring and Renovations in Lake Country is opening an expanded and larger showroom. This expansion will allow the company to better serve its customers.

The Okanagan Basin Water Board has partnered with the Okanagan Nation Alliance, Foresight Canada, and other regional stakeholders, to launch the Environmental Flow Shiny App to monitor water levels across the region. The app provides real-time data to fishery professionals and water managers to help with decision-making.

Hồng Phát, a Vietnamese restaurant, is opening a new Richmond location in July 2025. The restaurant is hiring for new staff.

The Metro Vancouver Regional District has begun construction of the $215M The Stellar and The Connection construction projects in Burnaby. This project will create nearly 300 affordable rental homes and provide new childcare spaces. This project is part of a partnership with BC Housing and the City of Burnaby. Construction of both projects is expected to complete by 2027.

Construction of a portion of the Bute-Robson Plaza project in Vancouver has completed. The project doubled the width of the pedestrian space in the area of Robson Street to provide additional room for foot traffic. The rest of the plaza project is expected to complete in fall 2025 and cost a total of about $10M.

The Government of Canada is providing over $1.8M to support AI innovation in British Columbia at Vancouver International Airport and the Provincial Health Services Authority. At Vancouver International Airport the funds will support a project to test self-driving robotic pods. At the Provincial Health Services Authority, they will go towards the use of AI to analyze digital images of tissue.

The Langley Career and Education Expo 2025 is taking place on June 19. This event will connect job seekers with employers and educators. Exhibitors will include BC Corrections, Discovery Community College and the City of Langley among others.

The Government of British Columbia has announced the opening of Dania Gardens, a housing building with 155 new rental homes, in Burnaby. The building is designed to be adaptable or accessible for seniors. The province and the City of Burnaby had previously provided nearly $18.6M to support the project. The Dania Society provided the land for the project.

The Surrey school district has passed its new budget, including cuts to deal with a $16M shortfall. As part of the budget, the district announced that up to 50 inclusive education support workers would be cut through attrition.

Another Beer Co. in New Westminster has announced it will be closing on September 14. The owners stated that it was not a business decision that led to the closure and the decision was made for personal reasons.

The City of Port Moody has awarded more than $44K in grants to 18 local groups and artists through the Community Grants Program. These funds will support projects that promote Port Moody’s artistic identity. The supported projects will boost arts in the general community, and support culture and heritage projects.

In the first five months of 2025, film and television permits in Coquitlam, Port Moody, and Port Coquitlam have fallen by nearly 50% from the same time in 2024. Coquitlam has seen the majority of the changes, falling from 32 productions in 2024 to eight in 2025.

According to Statistics Canada, Saskatchewan's building construction investment increased by 27.8% in March 2025 compared to March 2024. Saskatchewan ranks the first among provinces for year-over-year growth. Saskatchewan's real GDP reached $80.5B in 2024.

Style Encore, a clothing consignment shop, has opened a second location in Winnipeg. The store is located on St. James St. and offers both men’s and women’s clothing and accessories.

The Government of Manitoba is spending $1.65M on upgrades to the Virden Regional Airport, in addition to $1.5M committed by local company Air Andrew. An expanded runway and a new weather observing system will accommodate larger aircraft and enable 24/7 air ambulance coverage.

Real estate company Qualico is providing $1.25M to Red River College Polytechnic to expand a program that helps Indigenous students enter the skilled trades. Part of the funding will also be used to grant 10 awards of $5,000 for students in the construction trades.

The Government of Alberta is providing $17M in youth employment supports, aiming to help at-risk youth and those facing employment barriers find jobs and earn paycheques. The funding will expand in-person and virtual employment services, including job coaching, resume development, interview practice, and job placements.

Air Canada Jazz has added additional capacity to its non-stop route from Vancouver International Airport to Prince Rupert. The additional flights will depart from Prince Rupert in the evenings on Wednesdays and Fridays.

Noir Food Services will begin operating food and beverage services at the Prince George Airport. Fly Away Café will open immediately with the Altitude Restaurant and Lounge opening shortly after. The airport's previous food services closed in 2024.

The Ville de Nicolet and Groupe Doyon began construction work on the residential and commercial building inventory called Boisé du Patrimoine. The first units should be finished by the fall.

The federal government will phase out about 800 term employees working in passport offices across the country by the end of June

Rebel Layne, an Italian restaurant, opened in London’s Wortley Village

The Town of Niagara-on-the-lake is hiring part-time seasonal crossing guards in St. David’s

The Michelin plant in Bridgwater has just completed a $300M expansion and employs 1,270 people. Michelin is N.S.’s largest private-sector employer with 3,600 people employed across its 3 factories. Rubber is the province's largest export with about $1.2B in tire exports to the United States in 2023.

A MUN engineering professor has received a $3M grant to research carbon capture and storage in N.L. The money will go toward equipment and training for students and researchers, who could be the future workforce in the carbon capture field.

The Burns Lake Farmers Market is set to resume for the season on June 6. The market will feature stalls from local artists, farmers and other businesses. Operating hours will be every Friday in the summer from 10am to 3pm.

Rideshare service Uber has expanded its operations B.C. -wide. New communities being served include the city of Nanaimo and towns such as Duncan, Courtenay and the rest of Vancouver Island.

The Victoria Women’s Transition House, a new 50-unit shelter for women and children escaping domestic abuse, has opened in Victoria.

The Western Canada Theatre is launching the Echoes of the Homesick Heart Bursary to support Secwepemc post-secondary students to learn and revitalize the Secwepemcstin language.

On May 20, the City of Port Moody approved another $353K in traffic calming measures for Moray Street. The total expenditure for the project is now at about $1M. Measures include improved lighting, curb extensions, crosswalks and new lane markings. Construction of the project is expected to start later this year.

Chez Céline, a new French-Canadian restaurant, opened in Vancouver on May 23.

The Sea House Fish and Chips restaurant in Vancouver closed on May 26 due to the owners retiring.

The Klondike Placer Miners’ Association (KPMA) is pausing its engagement with the Yukon government in response to licence renewal delays. About 20 placer miners have had licenses expire while waiting for renewals according to KPMA’s president. Placer miners cannot legally work on their sites with expired licenses, and non-renewal would risk bankruptcy for some.

Cenovus Energy Makerspace is providing $1.5M to the University of Saskatchewan's Engineering and Design Hub. The new hub will be the largest hands-on engineering laboratory at a University in Canada. The hub is expected to support innovation for future engineers by providing access to 3D printers and laser cutters, and an area to test prototypes.

The Ville de Vaudreuil-Dorion inaugurated its municipal hub, which includes a city hall, library and public square. The $67M project is being carried out by the GEYSER Group in Sainte-Rose, and the government of Canada and Quebec are funding it.

Metro Sainte-Croix, a grocery store in the Sainte-Croix municipality, will close down in July due to financial difficulties. Around 15 full-time employees and a few part-time staff will be laid off.

Niagara College eliminated 124 positions though early retirement incentive and voluntary exit programs, and anticipates another 29 layoffs

LCBO closed a location in midtown Toronto

LiUNA. a construction workers union, is hosting a Women in Trades Residential Construction Worker Training Program in Thunder Bay from July to September

Anejo, a Mexican restaurant, will open a new location at Toronto’s St. Lawrence Market

Moorefield Excavating Ltd. was awarded over $2.8M contract from West Grey and Grey County for the installation of a storm sewer outlet in Durham, with the first phase of the construction starting this year

New/Coming Soon Business Openings: Churned (Dartmouth), Larry’s Sandwiches & Sides (Dartmouth), Hub Burritos/Freak Shake & Paletta (Halifax), and Make Yer Own Wine and Beer (Cow Bay); Closures: Edible Matters (Hammonds Plains).

A recent Ecology Action Centre report said over 16,500 homes need renovations each year to become energy efficient if N.S. is to meet its net zero climate goals by 2050. The demand could create over 7,000 carpenter and 4,000 electrician positions in the next 5 years with 35% of current skilled trade workers in N.S. over the age of 55.

The St. John’s Board of Trade and the provincial government are going to reoffer a wage support program for local business owners, which helps small and medium-sized businesses with labour costs. The program received hundreds of applications last year.

Construction will soon begin on a $7.6M affordable housing project in Terrace. The 39-unit building will be operated by the 'Ksan Society and is designed to provide housing for larger families and people with disabilities. Occupancy is scheduled for winter 2026.

BC Transit will soon begin construction on its $8.8M project to build five new transit exchanges in the Comox Valley. The new transit exchanges will feature bus shelters and improved pedestrian and bike infrastructure.

Läderach, a Swiss chocolatier, is opening a new store in Richmond. There is no official opening date yet, but the shop is hiring.

The Government of Alberta is providing over $6M to establish six new wildland urban interface teams in municipalities at high wildfire risk. These teams will receive specialized training and equipment to combat both wildland and structural fires. The funding will be distributed across Strathmore, Hinton, Slave Lake, Lac La Biche County, Kee Tas Kee Now Tribal Council, and Kananaskis Improvement District, with each receiving $1M over the next two to three years.

Carbonité, a biochar plant that was created through a partnership between Airex Énergie, Groupe Rémabec and Suez International, was inaugurated. The Government of Quebec funded the $16M project, which will recover 58,000 tonnes of forest residues per year.

The Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux de la Côte-Nord inaugurated the Dispensaire urbain pour l’enseignement clinique in Sept-Îles. The $2.3M educational building will also offer local health services.

Car dealership Amos Toyota inaugurated its new facilities, which were expanded at an estimated cost of more than $15M. The investment created seven jobs, and new positions will be available soon.

Throughout the year, the Ville de Rouyn-Noranda will invest $15M in various rehabilitation, paving and redevelopment projects on several roads in the region

GALV-ÉCO, a galvanizing company, is receiving $34M from the Government of Quebec to build and operate a green energy plant in Saint-Urbain. The facility should be operational by the beginning of 2026. The $77M project will create 95 jobs.

The bar du Chat Noir, a licensed establishment in Sherbrooke, will close at the beginning of August. A real estate project should replace the current building.

The Ville de Sherbrooke inaugurated the Grand-Espace, which is a performing arts facility designed for theatre and dance. The project of nearly $22.8M was funded by the three levels of government and the Côté Scène organization.

Cappa College has launched a new campus in Fort Erie, offering trades education for domestic students beginning this September

West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd. restarted production at the Madsen Mine in Red Lake

Voyago, a transit company, has received over $270K from the City of Great Sudbury for a 4,800-sq.-ft. bus transportation operations centre in Walden Industrial Park, creating 24 jobs

The N.S. Government is investing over $4.3M in affordable housing in the Annapolis Valley. This includes Open Arms Resource Centre in Kentville ($1.3M), Wolfville Habitat Co-operative Ltd. ($1.6M), Apple Blossom Housing Co-operative Ltd. in North Kentville ($560k), and Greg Spinney Construction Coldbrook ($600k). The Annapolis County Housing Association will receive 1.3 hectares of provincial land.

The N.S. Government has announced Quarries in Kemptown, Colchester Co., and Seabrook, Digby Co., are expanding to provide more stone, gravel and other materials to build roads, highways, clean energy projects, housing and other infrastructure projects.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has confirmed that avian influenza was found at a non-commercial operation in Kings County. Operations with less than a thousand birds are considered non-commercial. This is the first detection of the avian flu in P.E.I.

Health P.E.I. has paid thousands of dollars to private employment agencies to recruit and hire senior managers on an interim and permanent basis. The province says it uses recruitment agencies to fill medical positions that are hard to recruit.

P.E.I.’s film industry is seeing a slight uptick of film projects being shot on the Island, such as The Snake and Blind Owl. Currently UPEI and Holland College offer some film-related programs, but Film P.E.I. would like to see more training opportunities.

New Brunswick’s education minister says there could be more funding for schools as various school districts have announced staffing cuts, such as support staff positions and library workers. Talks are ongoing with districts to make adjustments.

The provincial government and the union that represents over 9,600 essential workers in N.B. have finalized their collective agreement. Wages will increase by five dollars per hour over four years. Workers include patient care, food service, and trades staff.

The Government of B.C. and the Yukon have signed a memorandum of understanding to study the feasibility of establishing an electrical interconnection between the province and territory. Connecting the two power grids will allow BC to supply green energy to the Yukon.

Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue is looking to fill positions for on-call firefighters. Applications are open until June 30.

The Aboriginal Head Start program and the Kxeen Community Services Society has began construction on a new childcare facility in Prince Rupert. The facility will provide childcare with a focus on Indigenous culture and identity.

Paving upgrades for Westsyde Road are beginning in the City of Kamloops on the week of May 26. Construction of the project is expected to complete in August 2025.

The Government of British Columbia has announced that 20 new adaptable rental homes are opening in Lumby at Cottonwood Place.

The Community Foundation of the South Okanagan Similkameen has distributed over $1M to regional communities in the first quarter of 2025. These funds supported programs that tackled poverty and enhanced social inclusion in the region.

Upgrades to the Rutland Transit Exchange are beginning the week of May 30. Work will include the installation of additional bus bays, bike parking, utility works and paving. These upgrades are aimed at improving transit connectivity throughout the region. The project is expected to complete in fall 2025.

Vancouver Performing Stars has announced the opening of the organization’s new 5K sq. ft. facility. The facility includes a new studio and an 80-seat theatre.

CHÉN, a Vietnamese eatery, is opening a Burnaby location in June.

Folietta, an Italian restaurant, is opening in Vancouver. An exact opening date has not yet been announced.

The Governments of British Columbia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan have renewed an agreement that provides more than $194M to the Western College of Veterinary Medicine over the next five years. The program ensures continued access to animal health professionals in rural and urban B.C. communities.

The Government of Yukon has started sending invitations for the 2025 Yukon Nominee Program to selected employers who submitted an expression of interest during the intake period. This strategy prioritizes applications that align with the 2025 priorities instead of using a first-come, first-served model. A total of 502 eligible submissions were received, and Yukon can nominate a maximum of 215 foreign nationals in 2025.

The Yukon government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the British Columbia government to explore and plan the connection of electrical grids between the two jurisdictions, aiming to boost renewable energy generation. This partnership may lead to the extension of transmission lines to support critical mines, port expansions, resource development, and potential grid connections within the Yukon.

Qulliq Energy Corp. announced that design work for its $122M power plant replacement project is underway at power plants in Cambridge Bay, Gjoa Haven, and Igloolik. Construction at each site is slated to start in the 2025/2026 fiscal year. Qulliq Energy Corp. also plans to replace and install emergency generators in various communities across Nunavut.

Laboratory services company Dynacare will open seven new sites in northeast Winnipeg and rural Manitoba. Dynacare has signed a five-year deal with the province to continue its role as the provider of lab services for the public health care system. The company is also developing a mobile app for patients to view test results.

The City of Winnipeg has earmarked up to $275,000 to contract mobile outreach supports for people experiencing homelessness. The contract will run from July 1, 2025 to the end of the year, with a focus on transitioning individuals from encampments into more stable housing.

The Government of Manitoba has implemented a new wage grid for early childhood educators that will result in increases as high as $5/hour. The grid is retroactive to April 1 2025 and applies to all child care workers in provincially funded centres. Wages at the top of the grid will increase from $22.90 to $27.56 per hour.

Elemental Energy is partnering with the Cold Lake First Nation to build the $48.1M Duchess Solar farm at Duchess, Alberta. With financing supplied by various partners the 19.8-megawatt facility is expected to have the capacity to provide enough power for 7,000 homes. The project will also generate more than 100 construction jobs and full-time roles to support long-term operations and maintenance. Cold Lake First Nations will retain majority ownership in the project.

The provincial government is providing $9.5M over three years to expand veterinary diagnostic services at the University of Calgary Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. This funding will allow faster, more affordable in-province testing, reducing reliance on out-of-province labs and improving animal health and disease preparedness.

Alberta Innovates has signed a four-year memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Denmark’s Ministry of Climate, Energy and Utilities to collaborate on carbon capture, utilization, and storage. The partnership aims to advance technology and reduce costs, leveraging Alberta’s reservoirs and government incentives.

The G7 leaders' summit, set for June 15-17 in Kananaskis, Alberta, is expected to bring a major economic boost to the region. The Calgary Chamber of Commerce estimates the event could generate $190 million for Calgary’s economy and $240 million for Alberta overall. With thousands of delegates, journalists, and security personnel arriving, hotel bookings are surging, and local businesses—especially in hospitality, retail, and transportation—are preparing for increased demand.

The Government of British Columbia has announced more than $8M for local businesses, foundations and First Nations through the CleanBC Plastics Action Fund. This funding round will support 34 projects to reduce waste across the province. Funding will be used by these organizations to develop ways to repair, reuse and recycle plastics into new products.

Logistik Unicorp, a uniform manufacturer based in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, was awarded a $19.7M contract by the Canadian Armed Forces to manufacture military equipment. The first orders will be delivered in the fall of 2026.

The ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durable du Québec announced an investment of over $178M over the next two years in improving roads in the Mauricie region

Acti-Sol, a natural fertilizer manufacturer in Bedford, is investing $5M in upgrading its plant. The project will take 16 to 18 months. Jobs could be created at the end of the project.

Nettoyeur Houle, a dry cleaner in Cowansville, closed at the end of April

Textiles Roberma, a fabric store in Cowansville, will close by the end of the year

Il Castello, an Italian restaurant in Cowansville, will close by the end of May

Service Canada is cutting 800 positions, mainly in passport offices across the country

The Canada Revenue Agency could lay off up to 280 people across the country, but mainly in the National Capital Region

Hotel Railwayparc, from the Tapestry by Hilton chain, opened in Montréal's Côte-des-Neiges–Notre-Dame-de-Grâce borough following a $23M investment

TD Bank is reducing its global workforce by around 2,000 employees. Ontario impact is unknown at this time.

Canada Revenue Agency will lay off up to 280 employees across Canada this spring, mostly impacting positions in Ottawa and Gatineau

TBT Engineering Limited, a multi-disciplinary engineering firm in northwestern Ontario, has opened two new locations in Kenora and Ottawa

Canadian National Exhibition is hiring for multiple seasonal positions in Toronto

Hellenic Home for the Aged Inc. began construction on a 128-bed long-term care facility in Toronto's Scarborough neighborhood, with an anticipated opening date of summer 2027

The City of Trail has approved $1.83M in demolition contracts for the removal of two buildings in the city's downtown. Removal is scheduled to begin in June.

A new renewable natural gas facility has opened at the Hartland landfill in Saanich. The new $32M facility will produce up to 360,000 gigajoules of natural gas annually. Operation of the facility is expected to reduce the landfills carbon emissions by half a million tonnes over 25 years.

The Government of British Columbia is providing $94K to the Lumby and District Chamber of Commerce to suport its economic growth plans. The funding will provide assistance to established businesses and help develop new businesses in the community.

Uber launched its services in Kamloops on May 28 as part of its expansion throughout British Columbia. The company is hiring for new drivers in Kamloops to support its operations.

The City of Kelowna is beginning construction of a $39M firehall for Diamond Mountain this fall. The new firehall would improve community safety and quality of life. Construction of the hall is expected to complete in 2027.

Bistro Lapin Perdu, a restaurant serving French cuisine, opened in the Naramata Inn near Penticton on May 16. The inn also plans to reopen for guests.

SRI Homes BC, a modular home company in Lake Country, is permanently closing by the end of June, affecting about 150 employees. The company cited market conditions and rising operating costs as key factors in the decision. This closure follows a period of labour unrest, including a strike earlier this year and layoffs in 2024.

ME Therapeutics, a Vancouver-based preclinical biotechnology company, has announced that it has received $140K from the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program. The funds will support the research and development of ME Therapeutics’ treatments of cancer and inflammatory disease.

MACU Tea, a Taiwanese bubble tea brand, opened a new store in Vancouver on May 16.

Suhang Restaurant in Richmond has closed after the owners retired.

Cotti, a Chinese coffee chain, is opening a Richmond location. An opening date has not yet been announced.

The Township of Langley has voted in favour of housing agreements with the Township of Langley Housing Trust Society to construct 246 units of housing and 20K sq. ft. of commercial space across two projects. The two projects will be located in Aldergrove and Willoughby.

The Government of British Columbia has announced that the $16M permanent location for the new Langley Urgent and Primary Care Centre opened on May 13. The facility will offer primary care services seven days a week and once fully staffed will provide individuals access to family physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses and allied health providers.

Global Education Communities Corp. and Pure Group of Companies have entered into a partnership to build the Global Education Communities (GEC) Education Mega Centre project. The GEC Centre will be a 49-storey mixed use tower in Surrey with beds for nearly 1.4K students and educational staff. The construction of the project is expected to cost $330M and complete in 2029 if approved this year.

The Governments of Canada and British Columbia have partnered to provide $7.7M over two years in Work Experience Opportunities Grants. These grants will create work opportunities for people facing barriers to employment by supporting non-profit organizations.

Yukon University is offering a new medical office assistant certificate program starting in fall 2025. The program is aimed at addressing staffing gaps in Yukon’s health care services. Medical office assistants provide administrative support in clinics, allowing doctors to focus more on treatment.

The Government of Yukon is expanding pediatric outreach clinics from 10 to 20 in the 2025-2026 fiscal year to reduce medical travel for Yukon residents. In coordination with Lynx Health Clinic, specialists from BC Children’s Hospital will visit to provide care in cardiology, diabetes, dermatology and neurology.

The Canadian Tire store in Yellowknife reopened on May 24th following the completion of its renovations.

Drake Meat Processors is constructing a new 53,000 sq. ft. meat processing facility in Saskatoon and expects to produce over 8 million kilograms of product annually. The expansion is expected to create 200 new jobs once the facility is operational.

The provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and British Columbia are providing a combined $194M to support operations at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatoon. The funds will maintain 88 spaces at the college, but will not increase the number of seats available.

A new airport terminal in Thompson is under construction and expected to be complete by the end of 2025. The new building is much larger than the city’s current terminal and will include five restaurants and a water treatment facility.

CN is allocating $165M for railway upgrades in Manitoba in 2025. These include track maintenance as well as improvements to rail yards in Winnipeg. Last year, the company spent $200M on maintenance and infrastructure.

Stonefield Developments is building a new strip mall in Niverville, with construction scheduled to begin in July 2025. The project will include a dental clinic, a physiotherapy practice, two restaurants, and a family entertainment facility.

Rural Internet provider Valley Fiber is expanding its fibre-optic services into additional communities. Construction will begin later this year in the municipalities of Fisher, Grahamdale, Piney, and West Interlake. Upgrades are already underway in Victoria Beach, Alexander, Lac Du Bonnet, and St. Clements.

REV Exploration Corp. is acquiring an advanced drill-ready prospect named Aden Dome on the Alberta-Montana border as it expands its exploration for Natural Hydrogen in Alberta. The formation covers an 18-sq. km area on the southern tip of Alberta, southeast of Lethbridge.

Calgary-based Primary Hydrogen Corp. is partnering with Power One Resources Corp. to expand its search for natural hydrogen sites in BC. The Wicheeda North project, in the Cariboo region north of Prince George, is expected to contain natural hydrogen reservoirs along with the potential to host significant rare earth deposits.

The Global Energy Show Canada (GESC) is taking place June 10-12, 2025, in Calgary. Delegates and attendees are expected from the oil and gas sector along with representation from the nuclear, hydro-electric, geothermal and hydrogen sectors. The organizers anticipate over 30,000 attendees from more than 100 countries.

The Government of Alberta is providing $25M in primary health care grants to support 19 community-led projects, improving access to culturally appropriate care. The $5M Primary Care Innovation Fund will enhance early disease detection, post-reproductive care, and AI-driven health solutions, while the $20-million Indigenous Primary Health Care Innovation Fund will fund virtual clinics, facility upgrades, and Elder care. Additionally, the Indigenous Support Line expands to Edmonton and Calgary on June 1, offering culturally informed health system navigation.

The Government of British Columbia is providing up to $43M to rural and Indigenous communities through the third intake of the Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program. These funds will support more than 130 projects that strengthen local economies and create roughly 2.2K jobs.

The Ville de Repentigny will invest $51.7M by the end of November 2025 in various improvements to its road and municipal infrastructure. The governments could contribute up to $19.4M.

The Municipalité de Saint-Sulpice is starting construction on a new fire station and town hall. The $9.7M project should be finished by the beginning of the summer in 2026. The provincial government is investing $6.3M in the project.

The Centre de services scolaire Marie-Victorin inaugurated école des Petits-Explorateurs in Longueuil. The investment of more than $41.5M was funded by the Government of Quebec.

Ferme Ghielen et Fils, a dairy farm in Champlain, sustained damage estimated at over $10M after a major fire

The provincial government will invest over $87.5M in road infrastructure in the Laval region for the next two years

TVA Group, a Montréal company that works in television broadcasting, film, audiovisual production and magazine publishing, is laying off around 30 employees in its television division

Starbucks opened a 2,900-sq.-ft. location in Cornwall

Conestoga College is set to open its new campus in Stratford this September

Construction began on the new 48-acre Campbellford Memorial Hospital in Trent Hills, with $2.5M in support from the provincial government

Hornepayne Power Inc., GreenFirst Forest Products Inc., Circular Carbon Canada Inc., and Wikwemikong Development Commission received $11.3M from the provincial government to modernize processes, improve production and support research in northeastern Ontario’s forest sector

The London Cross-Cultural Learner Centre received an additional $250K to support its 247-unit affordable housing project in Old East Village, with construction set to begin in July and targeted for completion in 2028

Canadian National Railway Company will invest around $600M to support track maintenance and sustainable strategic infrastructure initiatives in Ontario

Work will soon resume on road upgrades to Highway 20 in Williams Lake in June. Activities will consist of ditch upgrades, installation of culverts, reseeding and paving.

Nine projects in the West Kootenays are receiving a combined $4M from the provincial Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program fund. Projects include: a new ski lodge, updated museum programing, a market park and increased childcare capacity.

The Government of British Columbia has provided grant funding for the Village of Pemberton (VOP) and the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District (SLRD) for the installation of water meters on all residential and commercial water services connected to the Pemberton water system. The VOP is receiving nearly $4.8M and the SLRD is receiving over $343K through the program.

Jiu Jiang Japanese Restaurant in Vancouver closed on May 28 after its lease expired and was not renewed.

The Government of British Columbia has announced the construction has begun on 65 new affordable homes for Indigenous people in Mission. The province is providing $19M in partnership with the Kwantlen First Nation to the project.

Corner Pantry Co., a 24-hour grocery delivery store in Vancouver, has closed.

Epiroc, an international mining and construction tool manufacturer, announced it will be closing its facility in Langley and relocating production to Mexico beginning in Q3 2025. The facility is expected to close by Q1 2027, affecting around 65 employees. The company cited efficiency gains from consolidation for the closure.

ML-Truck Equipment has opened a new 18K sq. ft. head office, sales and service location in Abbotsford. The facility will stock and service truck mounted heavy equipment.

The Government of British Columbia has announced construction has begun at Simon Fraser University Burnaby campus on a student housing residence. The project will add 445 student beds across a mix of unit sizes. The project also includes a 160-space childcare centre set to begin construction in fall 2025. Both parts of the project are expected to be completed in fall 2027.

The Yukon government is providing $42,000 to 10 community organizations for youth recreation programs. Funded projects include a Rural Youth Employment program in March Lake and the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in’s Trapper Education Program. Organizations received funding ranging from $501 to $5,000.

Aston Bay and American West Metals have announced that an exploration project will start this summer at the Storm copper mining project located on Somerset Island, Nunavut. American West Metals will serve as the project operator for the exploration program.

The Government of Saskatchewan is providing nearly $1M for the Young Entrepreneur Bursary, which supports up to 57 young entrepreneurs with bursaries of $5,000 to encourage business development. Applications are open until July 14, 2025, and will be awarded in the fall.

Professional services firm MNP is expanding its offerings in Winnipeg through a merger with the accounting firm Lazer Grant. Five partners at Lazer Grant and a team of 40 staff members will join MNP in July 2025.

The Government of Manitoba is providing a total $2M to three organizations that offer job skills and training programs for people facing barriers to employment. The recipients are SEED Winnipeg, BUILD Inc., and Purpose Homes Construction Skills Training Program, which together will provide training to 150 Manitobans.

The Treaty One Development Corp. has launched Canada’s first fully Indigenous-led business incubator in downtown Winnipeg. Wiitahnookiinitaw Tahshkayzing Entrepreneurship Centre will work with 20-30 Indigenous businesses in its first year, providing financial and legal support, mentorship, and networking opportunities.

Ascent, a Calgary-based consulting and engineering company that historically served the oil and gas sector, is diversifying to offer a new program for the clean technology sector. Ascent has launched the Emerging Energy Program, designed to support startups and established firms working in hydrogen, lithium, renewable fuels, carbon capture, and advanced energy technologies

Tuktu Resources Ltd is planning to drill a second well at its southern Alberta Deep Basin asset during the second half of 2025. The exact well location is pending results of seismic data reprocessing and fault identification.

The Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge is experiencing ongoing ER staffing shortages, leading to longer wait times for patients. The hospital currently has 17 emergency medicine physicians and is working to recruit seven more to meet demand. Alberta Health Services (AHS) hired two new physicians in 2024 and is in the process of recruiting three additional candidates. Despite these efforts, the emergency department continues to face staffing challenges, and patients with less acute conditions may experience extended wait times.

The City of Whitehorse is scheduled to begin its Hillcrest restoration project in May 2025. Replacing internet, phone, and electrical utilities is slated for June and July, with wastewater water pipe replacement from July to October. Road resurfacing and restoration is expected in 2026. Property owners may also apply under voluntary financing for the city to replace private infrastructure.

A report by the Det'on Cho Group of Companies, Tłįchǫ Investment Corporation, and Metcor Inc. highlights that the impending closure of NWT diamond mines will significantly affect Indigenous businesses and workers. In 2023, diamond mining generated over $104M in revenue for three Indigenous development corporations and created 355 jobs for local Indigenous people. The report also noted that jobs related to diamond mining provided $39.6M in income for Indigenous workers in various communities across the NWT.

Google Canada is providing a CAD$5M grant to the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii) in Edmonton. Amii will use the funding to help develop AI curriculum materials for use at 25 post-secondary institutions across Canada.

Made by Marcus, an artisan creamery, is opening the Edmonton Mill Creek location in June 2025, the seventh store for the company in Alberta. The company is also planning to host ice-cream-making workshops in Edmonton for the first time.

BetaKit, specialists in reporting on Canada's digital economy, is establishing a full-time presence in Alberta in 2025, hiring an Edmonton-based journalist to cover the Prairies region.

CN is planning to spend approximately CAD$510M in Alberta as part of its 2025 capital program. The funding will support projects to increase intermodal capacity in Edmonton, and continued work to build greater rail capacity along CN’s mainline between Edson and Hinton.

Alberta Innovates is facing a $53-million budget cut, reducing its provincial funding by one-third over the next two years. The agency, which supports research, innovation, and commercialization, is undergoing a program review to determine which initiatives will continue. While the full impact on jobs is unclear, eight executives have already departed since January 1, 2025.

Statistics Canada reported that there were over 1,000 fewer agriculture workers and 212 fewer farms in 2023 in N.S. compared to 2016. The N.S. Federation of Agriculture said the province could face a shortage of about 2,600 farm workers by 2029, with Horticulture and fruit producers being the two areas most impacted.

The N.S. Government has granted Goldboro Gold Mining Inc. (NexGold a subsidiary) a Crown land lease to develop an open-pit gold mine near Goldboro that the company expects will create 735 jobs over its lifespan of 15 years. The company has received environmental approval as well as mineral exploration and extraction licences.

A new collective agreement was signed with the New Brunswick Association of Nursing Homes, which will apply to more than 4,500 workers. The contract includes wage increases of more than on dollar per hour for each year of the deal until 2028.

Lheidli T’enneh First Nation, along with community partners, has broke ground on the Ancient Forest Enhancement Project on May 20. The project aims to enhance the area’s visitor experience while preserving the forest’s ecosystem and providing cultural education. The project will construct an interpretive centre and expand visitor accommodations and is expected to be completed by March 2027.

According to the Saskatchewan College of Family Physicians, more doctors are needed in both urban and rural areas throughout the province.

SaskPower is spending $10M to upgrade equipment and reduce disruptions in Regina's central business district. Work on the improvements began in April and are expected to be completed in October.

The Ville de Drummondville and builder Construgep are starting construction on the first 150-unit building as part of the Fortissimo ecodistrict project, which will include 840 units. Construction will take place from June to September 2025.

Restaurants Lafleur, a fast food chain, opened a location in Laval

The Beer Store will close nine locations across Ontario on July 20

The City of Kelowna has begun its $4M 2025 road renewal project. The project will involve the resurfacing of 14 road segments and will extend the lifespan of roads, reduce long-term maintenance costs and improve road safety. This project is expected to be completed by the end of September.

Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce is partnering with Okanagan College to launch career skills courses. The new Career Skills for Success certificate program will build organizational skills, time and stress management, and conflict resolution.

The City of West Kelowna will be spending $2.5M to upgrade the Rose Valley water treatment plant next month. The work will include the installation of new equipment to prevent manganese build up.

Construction activity and site preparation work has begun on Marriott’s Moxy and Elements hotel in Vancouver. The hotel will be 30-storeys and have 390 guest rooms. It is set to open in summer 2028.

Kam Wai Dim Sum, a dim sum restaurant, is opening a location in East Vancouver in early August.

According to the Executive Director of the Yukon Chamber of Mines, interest in mineral mining projects has increased due to high metal prices, making more projects economically viable. However, mining companies are facing significant challenges in obtaining permitting and assessment approvals, especially as the Yukon government manages the remediation of two recently failed mines: the Minto Mine and Eagle Mine.

Snowline Gold Corp. has launched its exploration, drilling, and project advancement campaign for 2025 at the Rogue gold project in the Yukon. The work will include drilling, engineering studies, and enhanced environmental monitoring. Snowline aims to accelerate the project's development to support future studies and permitting in subsequent phases.

The Turtle Island Neighbourhood Centre recently opened a newly renovated commercial kitchen with $1.8M in funding from the City of Winnipeg. The space will be used by the City's programs as well as a number of organizations offering community programming in the Lord Selkirk Park and William Whyte neighbourhoods.

Construction equipment dealer Brandt Tractor Ltd. has completed a $30M expansion of its Winnipeg-area facility, more than doubling the size of its showroom, repair shop, parts warehouse, and office spaces. The branch has increased staffing from 63 to 85 full-time employees and expects to reach 100 by the end of 2025.

Workers at Manitoba’s Métis and Michif child and family services agencies now have a wage parity agreement, effective from 2023 to 2027. The new contract was reached through arbitration following a strike by the 330 workers earlier this year. It includes wage increases of 14% over four years.

The provincial government is spending $24M on highway construction projects in the Steinbach area. This includes the resurfacing of Provincial Trunk Highway #12, which is expected to be completed in the fall of 2025.

The Nunavut Partnership Committee (NPC), including executive members of the Government of Nunavut and Nunavut Tunngavik Inc., endorsed two new workplans on infrastructure and arctic sovereignty and security. With the new workplans, NPC aims to improve Inuit livelihoods, reinforce Arctic security, and develop economic opportunities.

The College and Association of Nurses of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut (CANNN), the regulatory body for nurses in the NWT and Nunavut, has relaxed certain nursing practice hour requirements to help new nurses enter the workforce and address nursing shortages. Registered nurses with at least 450 nursing practice hours in the past two years are now eligible to work in the NWT. Additionally, international nurses can apply to work directly in the NWT or Nunavut through a competency assessment via Inspire Global Assessments.

Protein Industries Canada is providing $1.2M to an applied research project focused on food security in Indigenous communities. The project partners are Red River College Polytechnic, the University of Manitoba, and the Manitoba Métis Federation. The research is expected to create jobs for students, provide training for community members, and improve local access to nutritious food.

The Government of Manitoba is providing $5M to the community of St-Pierre-Jolys, for the construction of a cultural and recreation centre. The $25M project will include event and concert spaces, a revitalized arena, a 60-space day care, a library, and a turf pavilion for indoor sports. Construction is expected to begin in March 2026.

TotalEnergies, a French energy company, has signed a new supply deal to buy 2M tons per year of liquefied natural gas for 20 years from the proposed Ksi Lisims LNG project on the north coast of British Columbia.

CO280, a Vancouver-based engineered carbon dioxide removal company, has signed a carbon removal offtake agreement with JPMorganChase. Under the deal, JPMorgan will purchase 450K metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent over 13 years from pulp and paper mills retrofitted with carbon capture technology.

Work is beginning on several summer road projects on Vancouver Island, including a $95M project to upgrade Highway 1 between McKenzie Avenue and the Colwood interchange. Construction of this project will continue through 2027. Some other projects include the Keating Cross Road flyover in Central Saanich, pedestrian improvements on Highway 19A in Parksville and repairs to Hydro Hill.

REV Exploration Corp., formerly Gitennes Exploration, is broadening its push into Natural Hydrogen in Western Canada by becoming a first-mover in targeting hydrogen-rich discovery opportunities in Alberta.

High Tide Inc. is expanding its Canna Cabana retail footprint with a new location in Calgary. The West Springs store in Calgary, positioned in a rapidly growing residential area, bring High Tide’s total store count to 199 locations across Canada.

The Centre de la petite enfance Les petits lutins will launch construction on its third facility in Drummondville this summer. The building will have capacity for 80 children, and it will be built at a cost of nearly $3.9M. The project is scheduled to be delivered in January 2026.

The Ville de Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu signed a borrowing by-law valued at just over $17M to revitalize the Vieux-Iberville area. The project will begin this fall, and it should be complete in 2027. The work will mainly be focused on 1re rue.

The Comité patronal de négociation du secteur de la santé et des services sociaux and the Fédération interprofessionnelle de la santé du Québec signed a specific $15M five-year agreement related to staff retention in Abitibi-Témiscamingue

LeddarTech, an automotive software developer in Québec, temporarily laid off 138 employees, which affects 95% of its workforce. This decision was due to financial difficulties.

Village Transitiôn, a community initiative to build housing for people experiencing homelessness in Gatineau, is receiving $4.9M from the Government of Quebec to add 100 units to the housing supplement program

P.E.I. potato farmers are amid their spring planting season, but are faced with tariff threats, rising costs, while potato prices have remained about the same. The P.E.I. Potato Board says the uncertainty has resulted in less investments being made.

The Government of Saskatchewan is providing $777M to improving highways and roads. Construction on many projects began in late May and work on highways is expected to continue throughout the summer.

The Hôpital de Gaspé is upgrading its hemodialysis unit thanks to a $5.7M investment

The Pavillon du cohabitat intergénérationnel, an exhibition, consultation and research space, was built in Laval following a $3.6M investment. The project was fully funded by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.

According to the Greater Vancouver Realtors, Metro Vancouver’s condo market saw sales decrease by about 20% in April 2025 compared to the same period last year. The average sale price fell by just under 2% over the same period. These lower prices have led to some layoffs in the real estate industry.

1117 Meats & Pantry, a 5,000-sq.-ft. food store, opened in Toronto

ZenaTech, Inc., a Toronto-based AI drone technology company, expects to hire up to 30 people at its Toronto and Vancouver location in the next 12 months

Arizona Lithium is the first company in the province to receive approval to begin production at a lithium brine project. The Prairie lithium brine project is located in Williston Basin. Several other companies are advancing projects in southeast Saskatchewan, where the highest-grade lithium brines in the country are located.

Transitional Solutions Inc. conducted an after-action assessment of the 2023 wildfire evacuation from Yellowknife and found the evacuation contributed to a brain drain within the territorial government. Many skilled workers have relocated or stepped away from roles, impacting the territory’s resilience and ability to effectively recover.

Western School Division, which serves Morden and area, has revised its five-year plan due to rapid population growth. The division says a new high school is urgently needed in Morden, where four portable classrooms will be required next year to keep up with enrolment. The community’s recently built K-8 school already requires an eight-classroom addition.

Doig River First Nation, West Moberly First Nations and Fort Nelson First Nation are receiving funds from the Government of British Columbia’s Indigenous Food Security and Sovereignty program. The funds will support a traditional food trapline, the development of a food security plan and the construction of a community greenhouse.

The City of Port Coquitlam council has voted to amend its building and plumbing bylaw to reduce the city’s adaptable requirements to 20% of developments with 10 or more units. This change is intended to make the city more competitive for developers and to follow provincial requirements.

Beem Credit Union has announced its Million Dollar Bursary Program which will give 456 students $1K each. The program supports financial literacy, education and future planning for young students.

Brown’s Bay Packing Company Ltd. has partnered with researchers from the University of Northern British Columbia to create a new eco-friendly thermal packaging product. The team has recently received $300K from Innovate BC through an Ignite Award to help transform the prototype into a commercially viable product. The initiative is expected to create 12 full-time jobs.

The Alberta utilities Commission has approved Varme Energy's application to build a $300M waste to energy facility that will use carbon capture and storage technology to convert solid waste from Edmonton into energy. Construction is expected to start in early 2027 with operations starting in 2028.

WestJet is reintroducing non-stop flights between Edmonton and Kamloops and launching new service to Prince George, starting July 2025. These twice-weekly flights, operated by WestJet Encore’s Q400 aircraft, are in addition WestJet's plans to increase capacity on routes to Nanaimo and Yellowknife, offering larger aircrafts and more frequent service.

The N.L. Government has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Port of Amsterdam as part of its ongoing efforts in support of the province’s renewable energy strategy. The agreement will focus on working together and sharing information regarding green hydrogen issues, opportunities and potential projects.

Casa Bernard-Hubert, an organization supporting homeless men or men at risk of homelessness, is proceeding with its expansion project in Longueuil. The project is funded by the municipality, Government of Quebec, and Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal.

The NWT Health and Social Services Authority announced that a new staffing model for the Stanton Territorial Hospital's emergency department will take effect in July, to improve staffing levels. This model introduces changes to workflow, staffing redundancy, and workload distribution to improve retention and recruitment efforts while addressing staffing gaps. Currently, the emergency department is staffed at only 50% of its ideal capacity.

A work experience program at the Portage Learning and Literacy Centre is looking for more employers to sign up. The program reimburses employers for costs associated with hiring its participants for 10-week placements. Participants include youth ages 15-30 and adults with disabilities who need more employment experience.

Hot Spot Buffet, a hotpot restaurant, has opened in Vancouver.

SOJU, a Burnaby-based Korean-Chinese fusion restaurant, has closed.

Cowichan Tribes is receiving funds from the Indigenous Food Security and Sovereignty Program to upgrade a smokehouse to a commercial-quality kitchen. The project is one of more than 100 Indigenous-led projects receiving funds through the program.

According to the Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association, British Columbia’s venture capital sector will see less investment activity in 2025 compared to previous years. According to the association, across B.C. in Q1 2025 there were 14 deals worth a total of $80M compared to 27 deals worth a total of $210M in Q1 2024.

Housing NWT, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, and the City of Yellowknife will hold a groundbreaking ceremony on May 20 for a new 50-unit public housing project in Yellowknife. The project is anticipated to be completed by fall 2026, with units available at that time.

The City of Vernon has begun slope stabilization work along Eastside Road. The project will run until June 3, with two other projects set to begin in June.

A new $1.2M Splash Park has opened in Skaha Lake Park in Penticton. Construction on the project began in November 2024 and replace the old splash pad at the same location. The project received close to $800K in combined funding from the Governments of Canada and British Columbia.

Rollz, a Thai-style ice cream chain, is opening a location in Vancouver. An opening date has not yet been announced.

Brain Cancer Canada has awarded $68,000 to a research team at the University of Calgary and Alberta Children’s Hospital to advance a novel immunotherapy approach for some of the most aggressive childhood brain cancers.

New/Coming Soon Business Openings: Punta Cana Taste (Halifax), Quickly Quenched (Halifax), Blue Spruce Nursery (Hatchet Lake), The Bakers Apron (Hatchet Lake), Soap In Your Mouth (Porters Lake), and Foodland (Head of Jeddore); Closures: Urban Outfitters (Halifax), and Sobeys (Head of Jeddore).

Pronature, a hunting, fishing and outdoor store, opened in Rivière-du-Loup thanks to a $1.5M investment from Avantis Coopérative. The company created more than nine jobs as a result.

Builder and developer the Quorum Group will provide 139 out of the 249 rental condos in the Dalia project, which will be built in Montréal's Saint-Laurent borough by the summer of 2026. The Government of Canada is funding the $93M project.

Developer Groupe HD is investing $60M in building the Kôvo - Appartements LaSalle project, which will have 155 rental units in Montréal. Contractor Construction Praxis will finish the project by the summer of 2026.

The Government of Saskatchewan is seeking a two-year work permit extension for immigrants after reduction to the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). The 50% reduction to the SINP allocation is creating uncertainty for 3,600 temporary workers with expiring permits in Saskatchewan. The reduction is likely creating a gap when employers cannot hire skilled foreign workers, when these local skilled workers are unavailable.

Tahini’s Restaurants opened two new locations in downtown Toronto and Newmarket

The provincial government is investing nearly $38M to support redevelopment and reconstruction in Wasaga Beach to increase tourism

Lake of the Woods District Hospital is receiving $50M from the provincial government to build a new hospital in Kenora

The Government of Saskatchewan is expanding Point of Care Testing (POCT) to Kamsack, La Loche and Shaunavon area. Each site will recieve $33,000 to outfit their emergency departments with the diagnostic POCT devices. The POCT provides laboratory coverage in rural and remote communities while the province works to recruit more laboratory staff in those areas.

The NWT Department of Environment and Climate Change is accepting funding applications for the Take a Kid Trapping program, which teaches youth skills such as trapping, net fishing, hunting, and outdoor cooking. Successful applicants from education districts and Indigenous governments and organizations may receive up to $8,000 to develop on-the-land programs for youth aged six to 20.

Hay River Chiropractic, a new chiropractic clinic recently opened in Hay River, NWT. The chiropractor currently practices in Edmonton from Monday through Wednesday but will travel north each weekend to run the new clinic.

Red River College Polytechnic has launched a new three-year diploma program in American Sign Language – English Interpretation. The program, which begins this fall, recently received $225.000 in one-time funding from the provincial government along with $190,000 in annual operations support.

The Government of Manitoba is providing $315,000 to 34 museums across the province. Its Community Museum Support Program offers grants of up to $25,000 for museum projects that improve collections management or advance reconciliation, diversity, and inclusion.

The Government of Manitoba and the Winnipeg Humane Society are providing $1M toward animal welfare and veterinary care initiatives in remote communities. This includes spay and neuter clinics, mobile animal health services, and $400,000 over four years for a pilot project supporting community-led responses to dog overpopulation.

The Resort Municipality of Whistler has introduced bylaw changes, community programs and new Indigenous-scientific collaborations aimed at reducing wildfire risk in the community. New thinning projects have been announced for Highway 99 and Stonebridge to minimize community risk. The municipality is also expanding tis FireSmart program to increase education in local schools.

According to forecasts from the Forest Genetics Council, British Columbia’s reforestation sector is likely to see annual seedling demand levels decrease by about 20% due to shrinking lumber harvests. The sector peaked at 300M planted in 2020 and employed about 7K seasonal workers. This year’s provincial planting volume is down about 60M from 2020 and had only about half the usual recruits.

Trail city council has approved an over $50K three-year contract for the city’s dust suppressant program. For the work, Dynamic Landscaping Ltd. will apply calcium chloride to gravel lanes across the city.

Construction of the new $187M long-term care facility in Kelowna will begin in September 2025. The facility will replace the Cottonwoods complex and will also include a daycare space to serve 37 children. The first residents are expected to move in by June 2027, with the second phase completed and ready for occupancy in March 2029.

U Town Hot Pot is opening in Richmond.

Taco Nori is opening a storefront in downtown Vancouver.

Meet Fresh, a Taiwanese dessert chain, is reopening in Richmond. Both its locations previously closed in March 2025. An opening date has not yet been announced.

Canucks Sports & Entertainment is hiring for a director of social media and content, as well as several other positions across its brands. The available positions include roles in management, directing, marketing, engineering and business intelligence.

Chao Mami Express, a Vancouver-based Vietnamese restaurant, is opening another location in downtown Vancouver.

The Government of British Columbia has announced that it will be opening a total of 67 new shelter spaces in Abbotsford over the coming months. So far, 22 of those spaces are already open and are being operated by Lookout Housing and Health Society. Once open, these shelters will provide various services including trainings, mental-health resources and referrals to other services.

The Government of British Columbia has provided over $180K through the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills to Kwantlen Polytechnic University to support internationally trained nurses entering into practice in Canada. The university will use the funds to launch the Professional Communication for Internationally Educated Nurses course to teach improved communications skills.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has opened a new restaurant location in Sherwood Park.

Bow Valley College has cut 103 positions due to a budget deficit of $15.6M. The cuts included 97 occupied positions and six vacant slots. The college partially attributed the cuts to the decline in international student enrolment.

Calgary-based Exro Technologies has secured a US$30M credit facility from a major institutional investor that the company intends to use to further development of its proprietary clean technologies.

The Government of Alberta is providing $6.5M over three years for the New North America Initiative, led by the University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy, to strengthen research on Canada-U.S. relations. This initiative aims to fill gaps in policy research, foster academic and industry collaboration, and help Alberta anticipate and respond to geopolitical shifts.

An internal report suggests that many new Canadian military recruits are leaving the armed forces at a quicker rate (9.4%) than the overall average (4.3%). Issues given include training frustrations and the inability to get into the job they want.

Cape Breton University is set to open its new medical school in October in conjunction with Dalhousie University's medical school. Classes are expected to start in August in the old NSCC buildings next door until the new structure is finished. About 45 doctors from the area have been recruited to teach in the first year.

Nova Scotia will receive $170M from the Federal Government over 10 years to assist with housing after signing a housing infrastructure deal back in February. The funding will go towards water and sewer projects to speed up new housing construction.

An internal report suggests that many new Canadian military recruits are leaving the armed forces at a quicker rate (9.4%) than the overall average (4.3%). Issues given include training frustrations and the inability to get into the job they want.

The Hôpital de Saint-Jérôme inaugurated its new mental health care pavilion. The 89-bed centre required an investment of $110.4M.

The Government of Quebec will invest nearly $265M within the next two years in rehabilitating the road network in the Lanaudière region

The Ville de Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu is investing $9.3M in paving work in the region. Construction Techroc, a local company, is carrying out the project, which will take place throughout 2025.

The Ville de Saguenay is investing $8M in building a new pool and rehabilitating the Saint-Jacques pavilion in the borough of Jonquière. The project is scheduled to begin in the fall and be completed by the start of the summer in 2026.

Groupe Industriel AMI, an industrial equipment company, is receiving over $100M from Rio Tinto to rehabilitate a hydro-electric power plant in Alma, in partnership with EnerServ from Granby. The project will be carried out over six years, and it will create 20 to 50 jobs.

Rio Tinto, an aluminum smelter, is investing $1.7B in rehabilitating its Isle-Maligne hydro-electric power plant in Alma, which supplies its plants in Saguenay. The project is scheduled to be complete by 2032, and it will create nearly 300 jobs.

The Carleton North clinic in Florenceville-Bristol has officially launched and will receive $2.1M in 2025-2026 to hire more staff. New hires will include nurses, admin support, social workers, diabetes educator, physiotherapists and respiratory therapists.

NB Power has negotiated a tentative contract for 1,400-line workers, customer service representatives and other unionized employees that if ratified will result in much of its workforce receiving a 16% wage hike over the next five years.

Francophone South district has stated that it will eliminate 25 support positions for students with behavioural issues and move those teachers into classrooms. Anglophone West district also recently cut a number of its librarian positions.

An internal report suggests that many new Canadian military recruits are leaving the armed forces at a quicker rate (9.4%) than the overall average (4.3%). Issues given include training frustrations and the inability to get into the job they want.

An internal report suggests that many new Canadian military recruits are leaving the armed forces at a quicker rate (9.4%) than the overall average (4.3%). Issues given include training frustrations and the inability to get into the job they want.

Campgrounds and provincial parks opened on May 16, including new attractions at Meadow Lake and new Trailhead Café in Buffalo Pound. New glamping domes also opened at Echo Valley and Lake Diefenbaker.

The Municipalité de Maria invested $4.3M in rehabilitating rue des Chardonnerets

The Carrefour d’action bénévole du Haut-Saint-Maurice opened its new offices following a $1.4M investment in buying and renovating a building. Various partners contributed to the project.

Makigaiqta Inuit Training Corporation is providing $2.2M to Nunavut Sivuniksavut (NS), an Inuit learning centre, for a staff training initiative. Over the next four years, the funding will go towards new positions, operational resources, and staff mentorship opportunities in order to improve long-term operations.

Firehouse Subs opened a location in Angus

Genesis Terrace Retirement Home, a $1.2M, two-storey facility, opened in Mary Hill, region of Waterloo

Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital is receiving $3M from the provincial government to plan the construction of a new hospital

The Lunch Lady, a Vietnamese restaurant, will open in downtown Toronto in June

The provincial government is investing $15M for the planning of a new Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre campus in Innisfill

The Government of Saskatchewan is expanding the Indigenous Bursary Program to more post-secondary students in rural areas of the province through the Crown Investments Corporation (CIC). Students at most regional colleges and the Gabriel Dumont Insistute now have access to the program, which provides $5,000 bursaries to 115 students per year to support accessible training and education opportunities.

According to the Government of Saskatchewan's latest data, the province is leading with housing starts and wholesale trade. Saskatchewan's wholesale trade reached $4B in March 2025 and had a 20.9% increase year-over-year from March 2024 to March 2025. Saskatchewan's urban housing starts in the first four months of 2025 increased 93.8%, as compared to the same period in 2024.

Wok Box, an Asian-inspired fast food restaurant, is set to open a location in Yellowknife. Currently under construction, this will be the first Wok Box in the Northwest Territories when completed.

The Tłı̨chǫ Government will begin construction this summer on a new transitional housing facility in Edzo, NWT. The 9-unit facility will be operated by the Tłı̨chǫ Community Services Agency and will serve women and children escaping violent situations. The project is expected to be complete in fall 2026.

The provincial government is providing $120M in capital and bridge funding to Assiniboine Community College’s planned agricultural education facility in Brandon. The Prairie Innovation Centre for Sustainable Agriculture will offer 16 new or expanded programs, increasing agricultural enrollment from 300 to 800 students. The total project cost is about $150M.

Winpak Ltd is spending US$100M to expand its Winnipeg manufacturing facility, creating three new production lines to convert starch into recyclable packaging. About 30-40 staff will be required for each line. The first is expected to be operational early in 2026, while the second is slated for 2027 and the third planned to launch between 2027 and 2030.

The Government of British Columbia has launched the new Provincial Forest Advisory Council to provide recommendations regarding the forestry sector. This council will be tasked with ensuring the health of forests, ecosystems and the forestry sector. The council will consult with industry partners and ecological, environmental, and biodiversity experts.

According to the Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia, new housing construction in Trail dropped to near zero in 2024, part of a wider slowdown in new housing construction across the Kootenays. Their report also found a broader slowdown in investment across the region.

Perfecto Café has opened a new location in North Vancouver.

Performing Stars has announced the opening of the organization’s new 5K sq. ft. facility. The facility includes a new studio and an 80-seat theatre.

Aisle 24 Market, a cashier-less convenience store brand, opened a location in Vancouver on May 9. The company plans to open four more locations across Metro Vancouver in Burnaby, Coquitlam, Richmond and Surrey.

Pizzeria Farina in Vancouver is closing on May 31.

Verdi, a Vancouver-based ag-tech company, has raised $6.5M in seed funding. The company plans to use the funding to expand, enhance its AI capabilities and build partnerships in the agriculture and business sectors.

Quandri, a Vancouver-based AI automation startup, has announced it is hiring for more than 40 roles over 2025. The company will also expand its Vancouver presence with a 15K sq. ft. office later this summer.

Aritzia, a Canadian fashion company, has opened two new stores in the Lower Mainland. The new Surrey location will feature an A-OK Café, a coffee shop located inside the store. The new Vancouver location opened in the Kitsilano neighbourhood.

The Government of British Columbia is providing the Strathcona Regional District with $70K for its Walters Island Water System study. These funds will be used to evaluate the Walters Island Water System and to create a design that minimizes the risk of catastrophic water shortages.

The City of Victoria is increasing its funding to Urban Food Table to support urban agriculture in the city. The group will receive an annual grant of $7.4K up from $6K.

Modo, a British Columbia-based carsharing co-op, has launched the second round of its Arts Mobility Grant. The grant will support five local artists with $1K in Modo driving credits to support their work. The funds will support touring performances or exhibitions, simplify logistics and extend access to remote regions.

Edmonton-based Stantec has been selected as the lead consultant for a multi-site AI data centre initiative covering six locations across five municipalities in Alberta. Stantec will provide a full range of services, including architecture, engineering (civil, building, environmental), geomatics, sustainability, transportation planning, and project management.

Keyera Corp. is moving forward with construction of the $500 million Keyera Fort Saskatchewan (KFS) Fractionation Unit III near Edmonton. Keyera also expects to start construction this summer on the $85 million KFS Frac II Debottleneck project, which will add approximately 8,000 barrels per day of capacity. The added capacity is expected to come online in mid-2026

Beacon AI Centers is planning high-capacity data centers near Chestermere, High River, Acheson, Sturgeon County, Langdon, and Beaumont, Alberta. Beacon is planning further expansion in 2026, and a total development pipeline of 4.9 GW across North America with a total investment of CAD$10B. Each project is expected to create 1500 construction jobs and 300 highly skilled operational positions.

The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) has issued an abandonment order against Sunshine Oilsands Ltd., a Calgary-based energy company operating in Alberta. The AER cited multiple environmental and safety concerns with the company, a history of non-compliance and financial issues with reclamation of sites and the overall solvency of the company. According to the AER, the Orphan Well Association will maintain control and custody of the company's assets indefinitely to ensure public safety and environmental protection.

The Government of Alberta is providing $15M over three years in the Mitacs Internship Program to provide hands-on learning experiences for post-secondary students in research, innovation, and science. This funding, combined with federal and industry contributions, will support over 3,000 internships, helping students develop critical skills and strengthen Alberta’s workforce.

Alberta is expanding its lung cancer screening program to provide $2M in funding and an additional $500,000 in funding from the Alberta Cancer Foundation to improve early detection and treatment. Since its 2022 pilot launch, the program has screened over 3,800 people, identifying 90% of detected lung cancers at an early stage. Additionally, $3M in grants will support cancer prevention and screening initiatives, particularly in rural, remote, and Indigenous communities.

Edmonton’s Spruce Avenue School, a nearly century-old institution, will be demolished and replaced with a new school under Alberta Infrastructure’s school accelerator plan. The new school, expected to be completed by January 2028, will increase capacity and offer flexible learning spaces.

The Municipalité de Rawdon launched construction on the new Bibliothèque Alice-Quintal and multipurpose room as part of the Quartier du citoyen project. The governments of Quebec and Canada are contributing funding to the project.

The Corporation de l’aéroport de Saint-Hyacinthe started work to rehabilitate its facilities. The $7.5M project is funded in part by the Government of Quebec, and it should be complete in just under three months.

GE Vernova, an 80-employee company specializing in renewable energy, is looking to fill numerous positions at its plant in Brossard and its facilities in Sorel-Tracy

Microsoft, a software development company, cut 15 positions that were associated with its artificial intelligence lab in Montréal. The job cuts are part of a worldwide wave of layoffs.

AC Hotel Old Montreal opened in Montréal, offering 124 rooms and various amenities

P.E.I.’s Bideford Shellfish Hatchery says it has produced the first batch of MSX-resistant oyster seed, developed from oysters that survived the Bedeque Bay outbreak. The company hopes this will help the industry to recover from the MSX crisis.

Placentia Bay port (Argentia) has evolved into a diverse operation, supporting industries such as marine transportation, renewable energy, aquaculture, offshore oil, and mining, with 40 businesses employing over 240 people. Meanwhile, a new $100M terminal expansion at Cooper Cove is expected to break ground in 2026.

RONA, the renovation centre in Trois-Rivières, was converted to the new RONA+ brand after three months of construction

The Paspébiac National Historic Site has chosen FoodAs Cuisine, which manages a restaurant in Port-Daniel–Gascons, to operate its Ancre restaurant for the 2025 season. As a result, there will be eight job losses.

Natt Group has partnered with Z'gamok Enterprises Inc. to expand the reach of its Indigenous Job Readiness Program to First Nation communities in Northern Ontario

N.L. Ginzburg restaurant, will open in Toronto’s Little Italy and is currently hiring

Finn Way General Contractor Inc. has been awarded $18.4M for the Victoria Avenue Reconstruction project in Thunder Bay

Orla Mining Ltd. is investing $115M to upgrade and expand Musselwhite Mine located in the District of Kenora

The Government of Yukon has identified two possible sites for a new school in Whitehorse’s downtown core. The government is seeking feedback from residents, citing the rapidly growing population of children under 18 as a key reason for the need for a new school in the area.

Nunavut Tunngavik is seeking proposals from groups spearheading projects that reclaim and revitalize the Inuktut languages. The Inuit advocacy organization has $13.8M in federal funding to distribute to qualifying projects.

The City of Winnipeg is seeking a contractor to create a proposal for promoting more affordable housing development, and is offering up to $150,000 for the work. The proposal should recommend incentives, zoning changes, and other policy solutions that could be included in the City’s housing strategy and action plan.

The Manitoba Law Foundation is dedicating $4.5M to three bursary funds that will cover tuition costs for eligible law students at the University of Manitoba. The bursaries are for Indigenous and Black students and those interested in working in northern, rural, and remote areas of Manitoba.

U.S.-based outdoor and sporting goods retailer Bass Pro Shops is cutting 78 office positions in Winnipeg, due to changing market dynamics. The company, which merged with Cabela’s in 2016, employs 2,438 people across Canada. It is unknown which specific positions were cut and how many staff remain in Winnipeg. Retail staff were not affected by the layoffs.

A new coffee shop, Mondays Cafe, has opened in downtown Winnipeg. It is one of six new businesses to open in the neighbourhood in the first quarter of 2025, while pedestrian traffic was also up 30% year-over-year. Other new additions to the downtown include two clothing stores, an events company, and a grocery store and bakery.

Innergex Renewable Energy has begun studying and consulting to build the 35-turbine Stewart Creek Wind Project which could power 50K homes. The project is expected to create around 150 jobs during construction. If the project continues as expected, construction will begin in 2028, and the turbines will begin generating power in 2030.

Construction has begun on the new Denisiqi Services Society facility in Williams Lake. The organization has a staff of 70 and supports over 400 children and youth.

The City of Trail has awarded a three-year road maintenance contract to Back to Black Sealcoating and Crack Sealing. The city will provide Back to Black up to $35K per year as part of ongoing maintenance work.

Several major capital projects in the Kootenay region have received updates. For example, Basecamp Resorts and Systemic Architecture Ltd recently broke ground on a $20M resort development in Fernie. Many other projects in the region are expected to create jobs and boost the economy.

Salmon Arm Council has approved $1M to Lessard Excavating for a turf field at Blackburn Park. The work is expected to begin later this month and to complete in September 2025.

The Community Foundation of the South Okanagan Similkameen has distributed a total of $1M to local projects at the end of its third grant cycle. Of these funds, $390K went to 48 community organizations, $400K supported 13 organizations to tackle poverty and social inclusion, and $227K went to 34 organizations to provide services and community events.

The Osoyoos Indian Band has launched the Non-Timber Forest Products Initiative to develop an inventory of non-timber forest products across its territory. The project looks to map the availability and abundance of species such as mushrooms, soapberries and wild mint for potential traditional or commercial use.

Novarc Technologies, a North Vancouver-based robotics company, is launching an AI-powered system using vision and real-time adaptation for robotic and mechanized welding. This technology will allow companies to automate difficult jobs and reduce manufacturing waste.

The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority has announced that the new Roberts Bank Terminal 2 project in Delta is beginning procurement this summer. The project is expected to create 18K jobs during construction which is expected to begin in 2027. Once completed, the project is expected to enable the trade of more than $100B in goods and support 17K jobs.

The PNE has announced it is hiring for over 1K summer jobs this season. Positions include those in agriculture, food and beverage, games, public safety, maintenance, guest experience, finance and ticketing. The fair runs from August 16 to September 1.

The Skript Kitchen, a gluten-free commissary kitchen, is opening in Vancouver.

Fiorino, a Vancouver pizza restaurant, is opening a new location in mid-June at the Lonsdale Quay Market.

The City of Parksville has announced that a new sandbox for sand sculpting is under construction in Parksville Community Park. The project is expected to complete in mid-June. The new site will allow for more spectators during the Parksville Beach Festival sand sculpting competition.

The North Island Metis Association, We Wai Kai Nation and Tiicma Fisheries, three Campbell River area Indigenous organizations, are receiving funds from the New Relationship Trust to strengthen food security and sovereignty. These funds will support food security training, purchasing food processing equipment and opening a scallop farm, respectively.

The Government of British Columbia has announced the launch of the third and final round of funding from the New Relationship Trust’s Indigenous Food Security and Sovereignty Program. This last round of funding will total $10M. New Relationship Trust aims to work with Indigenous entrepreneurs and groups to identify and respond to their needs.

According to data from Prism Construction, B.C.’s construction workforce needs to pursue diversity to get more homes built. The report found that the current workforce is not diverse, current employees are aging and the need for inclusivity is rising. The firm found that women represent 14.6% of the construction workforce and non-white workers make up only 9.1%.

ARC Resources Ltd. has purchased key assets from Strathcona Resources in an all-cash transaction valued at $1.6 B. The acquired assets are adjacent to ARC’s existing Kakwa development in Alberta, add 24 percent more production, and 100 per cent ownership of two natural gas processing facilities and condensate handling infrastructure. In addition, the purchase includes a 19 per cent interest in a third-party natural gas processing facility with deep cut natural gas liquids recovery.

The Government of Alberta has made five new judicial appointments to the Alberta Court of Justice - four judges in Edmonton and one in Calgary.

The provincial government is providing $1.5M over three years in the Anti-Racism Grant Program to support community-driven initiatives that combat discrimination and racism. The program provides up to $10,000 per project to help organizations raise awareness, build capacity, and foster inclusive communities. In 2024-2025, 58 community groups received funding, contributing to 107 projects over the past two years.

Boralex, a company specializing in renewable energy, announced that the Apuiat wind project will ultimately cost $648M. The project, built on the North Shore in collaboration with Indigenous communities, is scheduled to be inaugurated this summer.

Hôtel Levesque, a hotel in Rivière-du-Loup, announced a multi-million dollar investment in its expansion and modernization project. The project is scheduled to start in September 2025.

The Ville de Danville is investing $2.7M in rehabilitating Chemin des Canadiens. The Government of Quebec is contributing $2.4M.

This summer, the Cégep de Granby is starting construction on the Institut technologique Desjardins at a total cost of over $34M

The Government of Saskatchewan is providing an additional $1.6 million to expand the Mental Health Capacity Building (MHCB) program to five more schools, bringing the total to 24 schools. The program will increase access to mental health supports for youth.

Calgary-based Valeura Energy Inc. is moving forward with redevelopment of the Wassana field, offshore in the Gulf of Thailand. The project, estimated at US$120M, is expected to extend the life of the field to 2043. Construction is expected to be complete by the end of 2026 with first oil from the field in Q2 2027.