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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.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-06-28 Manitoba winnipegsun.com

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.

Other type of event Retail trade Added on 2025-06-05 Avalon Peninsula Region, NL vocm.com

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.

Other type of event Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-06-04 Prince Edward Island, PE cbc.ca

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.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-06-04 Prince Edward Island, PE cbc.ca

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.

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-06-04 Prince Edward Island, PE cbc.ca

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.

Other type of event Professional, scientific and technical services Added on 2025-06-04 Prince Edward Island, PE cbc.ca

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.

Other type of event Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting Added on 2025-06-04 Nova Scotia novascotia.ca

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.

Other type of event Professional, scientific and technical services Added on 2025-06-04 New Brunswick cbc.ca

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.

Other type of event Information and cultural industries Added on 2025-06-03 Nova Scotia cbc.ca

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.

Other type of event Other services (except public administration) Added on 2025-06-03 New Brunswick cbc.ca

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.

Other type of event Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services Added on 2025-06-03 Calgary Region, AB globenewswire.com

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.

Other type of event Transportation and warehousing Added on 2025-06-03 Alberta, AB trucknews.com

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.

Other type of event Transportation and warehousing Added on 2025-06-03 Calgary Region, AB cbc.ca

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

Layoff Information and cultural industries Added on 2025-06-03 Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region, AB cbc.ca

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.

Other type of event Added on 2025-06-03 Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region, AB alberta.ca

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.

Other type of event Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-06-03 Alberta, AB alberta.ca

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.

Other type of event Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-06-03 Calgary Region, AB cbc.ca

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.

Other type of event Added on 2025-06-03 British Columbia, BC news.gov.bc.ca

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.

Other type of event Manufacturing Added on 2025-06-03 Manitoba realagriculture.com

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.

Other type of event Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-06-03 Yukon Territory, YT cbc.ca

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.

Other type of event Mining and oil and gas extraction Added on 2025-06-03 Northwest Territories, NT juniorminingnetwork.com

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.

Layoff Educational services Added on 2025-06-03 Northwest Territories, NT cabinradio.ca

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.

Job creation Professional, scientific and technical services Added on 2025-06-03 Northwest Territories, NT www.gov.nt.ca

Scotiabank will close its Carleton University branch in August

Layoff Finance and insurance Added on 2025-06-02 Ottawa Region, ON ctvnews.ca

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

Job creation Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-06-02 Stratford–Bruce Peninsula Region, ON mystratfordnow.com

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.

Other type of event Public administration Added on 2025-06-02 Prince Edward Island, PE cbc.ca

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.

Other type of event Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-06-02 Halifax Region, NS citynews.ca

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.

Other type of event Utilities Added on 2025-06-02 Newfoundland and Labrador canada.ca

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%.

Other type of event Mining and oil and gas extraction Added on 2025-06-02 Avalon Peninsula Region, NL cbc.ca

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.

Other type of event Manufacturing Added on 2025-06-02 Avalon Peninsula Region, NL vocm.com

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.

Layoff Educational services Added on 2025-06-02 New Brunswick cbc.ca

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.

Job creation Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-06-02 Edmonton Region, AB globenewswire.com

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

Job creation Public administration Added on 2025-06-02 Alberta, AB narcity.com

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.

Job creation Professional, scientific and technical services Added on 2025-06-02 Alberta, AB businesswire.com

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.

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-06-02 Calgary Region, AB cbc.ca

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.

Other type of event Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-06-02 Northeast Region, BC energeticcity.ca

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.

Other type of event Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-06-02 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC dailyhive.com

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

Job creation Retail trade Added on 2025-06-02 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC dailyhive.com

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

Other type of event Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-06-02 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC nomsmagazine.com

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

Other type of event Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-06-02 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC nomsmagazine.com

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

Other type of event Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-06-02 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC straight.com

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.

Other type of event Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-06-02 Manitoba winnipegfreepress.com

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.

Other type of event Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-06-02 North Region, MB winnipegfreepress.com

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.

Other type of event Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-06-02 Manitoba, MB steinbachonline.com

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.

Other type of event Added on 2025-06-02 Nunavut, NU nunatsiaq.com

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.

Other type of event Mining and oil and gas extraction Added on 2025-06-02 Yukon Territory, YT sitkagoldcorp.com

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.

Job creation Other services (except public administration) Added on 2025-06-01 Prince Edward Island, PE cbc.ca

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.

Job creation Public administration Added on 2025-06-01 Halifax Region, NS cbc.ca

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.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-06-01 Vancouver Island and Coast Region, BC timescolonist.com

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.

Other type of event Added on 2025-06-01 Thompson–Okanagan Region, BC castanet.net

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

Other type of event Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-06-01 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC nomsmagazine.com

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

Other type of event Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-06-01 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC nomsmagazine.com

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).

Other type of event Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-31 Halifax Region, NS retales.ca

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.

Other type of event Retail trade Added on 2025-05-31 Vancouver Island and Coast Region, BC vicnews.com

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.

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-05-31 Thompson–Okanagan Region, BC vernonmorningstar.com

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.

Job creation Other services (except public administration) Added on 2025-05-31 Thompson–Okanagan Region, BC vernonmorningstar.com

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.

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-05-31 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC langleyadvancetimes.com

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.

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-05-31 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC dailyhive.com

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

Other type of event Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-31 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC nomsmagazine.com

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

Other type of event Educational services Added on 2025-05-30 Ottawa Region, ON .obj.ca

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

Job creation Retail trade Added on 2025-05-30 London Region, ON londonincmagazine.ca

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.

Job creation Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-30 Halifax Region, NS novascotia.ca

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.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-30 Nova Scotia novascotia.ca

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.

Other type of event Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-30 Newfoundland and Labrador www.gov.nl.ca

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.

Other type of event Transportation and warehousing Added on 2025-05-30 Saint John–St. Stephen Region, NB thewave.ca

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.

Other type of event Educational services Added on 2025-05-30 New Brunswick thewave.ca

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.

Job creation Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-30 New Brunswick thewave.ca

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.

Job creation Mining and oil and gas extraction Added on 2025-05-30 Calgary Region, AB accessnewswire.com

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.

Job creation Mining and oil and gas extraction Added on 2025-05-30 Calgary Region, AB newswire.ca

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

Job creation Mining and oil and gas extraction Added on 2025-05-30 Alberta, AB dailyhive.com

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.

Other type of event Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-30 Alberta, AB alberta.ca

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.

Job creation Mining and oil and gas extraction Added on 2025-05-30 Nechako Region, BC cbc.ca

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.

Job creation Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-30 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC straight.com

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.

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-05-30 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC dailyhive.com

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.

Other type of event Public administration Added on 2025-05-30 British Columbia, BC news.gov.bc.ca

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.

Job creation Professional, scientific and technical services Added on 2025-05-30 British Columbia, BC news.gov.bc.ca

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.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-30 British Columbia, BC news.gov.bc.ca

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.

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-05-30 British Columbia, BC news.gov.bc.ca

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.

Job creation Mining and oil and gas extraction Added on 2025-05-30 Saskatchewan, SK thestarphoenix.com

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.

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-05-30 Yukon Territory, YT yukon-news.com

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

Layoff Retail trade Added on 2025-05-29 Toronto Region, ON retail-insider.com

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

Job creation Manufacturing Added on 2025-05-29 Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region, ON cambridgetimes.ca

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

Job creation Transportation and warehousing Added on 2025-05-29 Ontario, ON dailyhive.com

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

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-05-29 Ontario wellandtribune.ca

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

Job creation Finance and insurance Added on 2025-05-29 Toronto Region, ON betakit.com

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

Job creation Arts, entertainment and recreation Added on 2025-05-29 Calgary Region, AB newswire.ca

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.

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-05-29 Edmonton Region, AB edmontonjournal.com

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

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-05-29 Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region, AB mhcbe.ab.ca

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.

Job creation Mining and oil and gas extraction Added on 2025-05-29 Calgary Region, AB globenewswire.com

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

Job creation Retail trade Added on 2025-05-29 Edmonton Region, AB newswire.ca

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.

Other type of event Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services Added on 2025-05-29 Alberta, AB alberta.ca

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.

Job creation Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-29 Cariboo Region, BC mycariboonow.com

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.

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-05-29 Thompson–Okanagan Region, BC infotel.ca

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.

Other type of event Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-29 Thompson–Okanagan Region, BC infotel.ca

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.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-29 Thompson–Okanagan Region, BC kelownanow.com

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.

Job creation Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-29 Thompson–Okanagan Region, BC kelownanow.com

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

Other type of event Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-29 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC nomsmagazine.com

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.

Job creation Manufacturing Added on 2025-05-29 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC tricitynews.com

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.

Job creation Retail trade Added on 2025-05-29 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC dailyhive.com

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.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-29 British Columbia, BC news.gov.bc.ca

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.

Job creation Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-29 Saskatchewan, SK saskatchewan.ca

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.

Job creation Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-29 Manitoba winnipegfreepress.com

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.

Other type of event Other services (except public administration) Added on 2025-05-29 Manitoba cbc.ca

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.

Other type of event Real estate and rental and leasing Added on 2025-05-29 Manitoba globalnews.ca

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.

Other type of event Mining and oil and gas extraction Added on 2025-05-29 Yukon Territory, YT yukon.ca

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.

Other type of event Mining and oil and gas extraction Added on 2025-05-29 Côte-Nord Region, QC macotenord.com

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

Job creation Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-28 Ontario urbanicity.com

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

Job creation Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-28 Toronto Region, ON retail-insider.com

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

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-05-28 Stratford–Bruce Peninsula Region, ON cknxnewstoday.ca

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

Job creation Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-28 Toronto Region, ON retail-insider.com

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

Job creation Retail trade Added on 2025-05-28 Toronto Region, ON grocerybusiness.ca

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

Job creation Added on 2025-05-28 Ontario, ON canada.ca

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

Job creation Retail trade Added on 2025-05-28 Toronto Region, ON newswire.ca

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.

Job creation Utilities Added on 2025-05-28 Alberta power-technology.com

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

Job creation Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-28 Cariboo Region, BC mycariboonow.com

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.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-28 Nechako Region, BC mybulkleylakesnow.com

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.

Job creation Added on 2025-05-28 British Columbia, BC newswire.ca

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.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-28 Thompson–Okanagan Region, BC castanet.net

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.

Other type of event Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-28 Thompson–Okanagan Region, BC castanet.net

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

Layoff Retail trade Added on 2025-05-28 Thompson–Okanagan Region, BC castanet.net

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

Other type of event Retail trade Added on 2025-05-28 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC nomsmagazine.com

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

Other type of event Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-28 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC vancouverisawesome.com

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

Other type of event Retail trade Added on 2025-05-28 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC nomsmagazine.com

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.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-28 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC coquitlam.ca

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.

Other type of event Retail trade Added on 2025-05-28 Manitoba winnipegfreepress.com

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.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-28 Nunavut, NU aptnnews.ca

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.

Job creation Mining and oil and gas extraction Added on 2025-05-28 Yukon Territory, YT fireweedmetals.com

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

Job creation Retail trade Added on 2025-05-28 Montérégie Region, QC lareleve.qc.ca

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

Job creation Retail trade Added on 2025-05-28 Montérégie Region, QC lareleve.qc.ca

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.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-28 Montérégie Region, QC

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.

Job creation Transportation and warehousing Added on 2025-05-28 Chaudière-Appalaches Region, QC lequotidien.com

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.

Layoff Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-28 Montréal Region, QC journaldemontreal.com

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.

Other type of event Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-28 Prince Edward Island, PE cbc.ca

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.

Other type of event Professional, scientific and technical services Added on 2025-05-28 Avalon Peninsula Region, NL www.gov.nl.ca

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.

Other type of event Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-28 Saskatoon–Biggar Region, SK saskatchewan.ca

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

Job creation Retail trade Added on 2025-05-27 Northwest Region, ON tbnewswatch.com

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

Other type of event Added on 2025-05-27 Windsor-Sarnia Region, ON thesarniajournal.ca

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

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-05-27 Ontario mcmasterinnovationpark.ca

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.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-27 North Coast Region, BC thenorthernview.com

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.

Other type of event Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services Added on 2025-05-27 North Coast Region, BC thenorthernview.com

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.

Job creation Educational services Added on 2025-05-27 Nechako Region, BC burnslakelakesdistrictnews.com

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.

Other type of event Public administration Added on 2025-05-27 Cariboo Region, BC mynechakovalleynow.com

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.

Other type of event Educational services Added on 2025-05-27 Saskatchewan, SK usask.ca

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.

Job creation Added on 2025-05-27 Saskatchewan, SK saskatchewan.ca

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.

Job creation Mining and oil and gas extraction Added on 2025-05-27 Swift Current–Moose Jaw Region, SK globenewswire.com

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.

Other type of event Retail trade Added on 2025-05-27 Manitoba, MB retailcouncil.org

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.

Job creation Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting Added on 2025-05-27 Yukon Territory, YT cabinradio.ca

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.

Job creation Added on 2025-05-27 Northwest Territories, NT mytruenorthnow.com

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

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-27 Lanaudière Region, QC cfnj.net

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

Other type of event Retail trade Added on 2025-05-27 Lanaudière Region, QC monjoliette.com

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.

Other type of event Mining and oil and gas extraction Added on 2025-05-27 Nord-du-Québec Region, QC lapresse.ca

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Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-27 Montréal Region, QC neomedia.com

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.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-27 Montérégie Region, QC neomedia.com

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.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-27 Capitale-Nationale Region, QC lelezard.com

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.

Layoff Retail trade Added on 2025-05-27 Quebec, QC retail-insider.com

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.

Job creation Mining and oil and gas extraction Added on 2025-05-27 Newfoundland and Labrador vocm.com

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.

Other type of event Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-27 Moncton–Richibucto Region, NB cbc.ca

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

Job creation Other services (except public administration) Added on 2025-05-27 Northwest Territories, NT cabinradio.ca

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.

Job creation Public administration Added on 2025-05-27 Northwest Territories, NT www.gov.nt.ca

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.

Job creation Added on 2025-05-27 Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region, AB dailyheraldtribune.com

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.

Job creation Added on 2025-05-27 Calgary Region, AB globenewswire.com

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.

Other type of event Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-27 Calgary Region, AB calgaryherald.com

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.

Other type of event Transportation and warehousing Added on 2025-05-27 Calgary Region, AB www.msn.com

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.

Job creation Educational services Added on 2025-05-26 North Coast Region, BC thenorthernview.com

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

Job creation Public administration Added on 2025-05-26 Kootenay Region, BC nelsonstar.com

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.

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-05-26 Québec lelezard.com

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

Job creation Public administration Added on 2025-05-26 Montérégie Region, QC infosuroit.com

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.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-26 Montréal Region, QC yahoo.com

A new No Frills is opened in London

Job creation Retail trade Added on 2025-05-26 London Region, ON grocerybusiness.ca

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).

Other type of event Utilities Added on 2025-05-26 Nova Scotia novascotia.ca

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.

Other type of event Mining and oil and gas extraction Added on 2025-05-26 Moncton–Richibucto Region, NB thewave.ca

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.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-26 Vancouver Island and Coast Region, BC cowichanvalleycitizen.com

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.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-26 Vancouver Island and Coast Region, BC nanaimonewsnow.com

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.

Other type of event Retail trade Added on 2025-05-26 Thompson–Okanagan Region, BC castanet.net

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.

Other type of event Added on 2025-05-26 Thompson–Okanagan Region, BC techcouver.com

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

Job creation Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-26 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC nomsmagazine.com

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.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-26 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC dailyhive.com

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.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-26 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC dailyhive.com

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.

Other type of event Professional, scientific and technical services Added on 2025-05-26 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC canada.ca

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.

Other type of event Added on 2025-05-26 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC langleyadvancetimes.com

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.

Other type of event Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-26 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC news.gov.bc.ca

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.

Layoff Educational services Added on 2025-05-26 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC surreynowleader.com

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.

Layoff Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-26 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC dailyhive.com

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.

Other type of event Arts, entertainment and recreation Added on 2025-05-26 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC tricitiesdispatch.com

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.

Other type of event Arts, entertainment and recreation Added on 2025-05-26 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC tricitiesdispatch.com

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.

Job creation Added on 2025-05-26 Saskatchewan, SK saskatchewan.ca

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.

Job creation Retail trade Added on 2025-05-26 Manitoba winnipegfreepress.com

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.

Other type of event Transportation and warehousing Added on 2025-05-26 Southwest Region, MB cbc.ca

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.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-26 Manitoba winnipegfreepress.com

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.

Job creation Added on 2025-05-26 Alberta, AB alberta.ca

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.

Other type of event Transportation and warehousing Added on 2025-05-25 North Coast Region, BC northernbcbusiness.ca

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.

Job creation Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-25 Cariboo Region, BC northernbcbusiness.ca

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.

Other type of event Real estate and rental and leasing Added on 2025-05-25 Centre-du-Québec Region, QC lenouvelliste.ca

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

Layoff Public administration Added on 2025-05-25 Ontario, ON thestar.com

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

Job creation Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-25 London Region, ON lfpress.com

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

Job creation Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services Added on 2025-05-25 Ontario notllocal.com

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.

Other type of event Manufacturing Added on 2025-05-25 Southern Region, NS cbc.ca

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.

Other type of event Educational services Added on 2025-05-25 Avalon Peninsula Region, NL cbc.ca

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.

Other type of event Retail trade Added on 2025-05-25 Nechako Region, BC burnslakelakesdistrictnews.com

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.

Job creation Transportation and warehousing Added on 2025-05-25 British Columbia, BC cheknews.ca

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

Job creation Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-25 Vancouver Island and Coast Region, BC cheknews.ca

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.

Other type of event Educational services Added on 2025-05-25 Thompson–Okanagan Region, BC castanet.net

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.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-25 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC tricitiesdispatch.com

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

Other type of event Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-25 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC nomsmagazine.com

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

Other type of event Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-25 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC nomsmagazine.com

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.

Other type of event Mining and oil and gas extraction Added on 2025-05-25 Yukon Territory, YT cbc.ca

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.

Other type of event Educational services Added on 2025-05-24 Saskatchewan, SK cjme.com

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.

Other type of event Public administration Added on 2025-05-24 Montérégie Region, QC neomedia.com

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.

Layoff Retail trade Added on 2025-05-24 Chaudière-Appalaches Region, QC radio-canada.ca

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

Layoff Educational services Added on 2025-05-24 Ontario niagaracollege.ca

LCBO closed a location in midtown Toronto

Layoff Retail trade Added on 2025-05-24 Toronto Region, ON blogto.com

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

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-24 Northwest Region, ON netnewsledger.com

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

Job creation Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-24 Toronto Region, ON blogto.com

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

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-05-24 Stratford–Bruce Peninsula Region, ON bayshorebroadcasting.ca

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).

Job creation Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-24 Halifax Region, NS retales.ca

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.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-24 Nova Scotia cbc.ca

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.

Other type of event Other services (except public administration) Added on 2025-05-24 Avalon Peninsula Region, NL vocm.com

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.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-24 North Coast Region, BC terracestandard.com

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.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-24 Vancouver Island and Coast Region, BC cheknews.ca

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

Job creation Retail trade Added on 2025-05-24 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC nomsmagazine.com

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.

Job creation Public administration Added on 2025-05-24 Alberta, AB cbc.ca

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.

Other type of event Manufacturing Added on 2025-05-23 Côte-Nord Region, QC portailconstructo.com

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.

Other type of event Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-23 Côte-Nord Region, QC macotenord.com

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.

Job creation Retail trade Added on 2025-05-23 Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region, QC mediat.ca

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

Other type of event Public administration Added on 2025-05-23 Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region, QC radio-canada.ca

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.

Other type of event Manufacturing Added on 2025-05-23 Capitale-Nationale Region, QC magazinemci.com

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.

Layoff Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-23 Estrie Region, QC latribune.ca

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.

Other type of event Public administration Added on 2025-05-23 Estrie Region, QC lelezard.com

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

Job creation Educational services Added on 2025-05-23 Ontario niagarathisweek.com

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

Job creation Mining and oil and gas extraction Added on 2025-05-23 Northwest Region, ON northernontariobusiness.com

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

Job creation Transportation and warehousing Added on 2025-05-23 Northeast Region, ON thesudburystar.com

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.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-23 Annapolis Valley Region, NS novascotia.ca

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.

Other type of event Mining and oil and gas extraction Added on 2025-05-23 Nova Scotia novascotia.ca

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.

Other type of event Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting Added on 2025-05-23 Prince Edward Island, PE cbc.ca

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.

Other type of event Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-23 Prince Edward Island, PE cbc.ca

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.

Other type of event Information and cultural industries Added on 2025-05-23 Prince Edward Island, PE cbc.ca

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.

Other type of event Educational services Added on 2025-05-23 New Brunswick globalnews.ca

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.

Other type of event Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-23 New Brunswick thewave.ca

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.

Other type of event Utilities Added on 2025-05-23 Nechako Region, BC mybulkleylakesnow.com

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

Job creation Public administration Added on 2025-05-23 Kootenay Region, BC trailtimes.ca

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.

Job creation Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-23 North Coast Region, BC princerupert.ca

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.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-23 Thompson–Okanagan Region, BC castanet.net

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

Other type of event Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-23 Thompson–Okanagan Region, BC news.gov.bc.ca

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.

Other type of event Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-23 Thompson–Okanagan Region, BC timeschronicle.ca

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.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-23 Thompson–Okanagan Region, BC castanet.net

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.

Other type of event Arts, entertainment and recreation Added on 2025-05-23 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC straight.com

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

Job creation Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-23 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC nomsmagazine.com

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

Other type of event Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-23 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC vancouverisawesome.com

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.

Other type of event Professional, scientific and technical services Added on 2025-05-23 British Columbia, BC trailtimes.ca

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.

Other type of event Added on 2025-05-23 Yukon Territory, YT yukon.ca

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.

Other type of event Utilities Added on 2025-05-23 Yukon Territory, YT yukon.ca

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.

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-05-23 Nunavut, NU nunatsiaq.com

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.

Job creation Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-23 Manitoba, MB globalnews.ca

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.

Job creation Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-23 Manitoba winnipegfreepress.com

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.

Other type of event Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-23 Manitoba, MB cbc.ca

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.

Job creation Added on 2025-05-23 Alberta, AB lakelandtoday.ca

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.

Other type of event Professional, scientific and technical services Added on 2025-05-23 Calgary Region, AB alberta.ca

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.

Other type of event Added on 2025-05-23 Alberta, AB cbc.ca

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.

Other type of event Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-23 Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House Region, AB cbc.ca

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.

Other type of event Added on 2025-05-22 British Columbia, BC news.gov.bc.ca

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.

Other type of event Manufacturing Added on 2025-05-22 Montérégie Region, QC canada.ca

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

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-22 Mauricie Region, QC lechodetroisrivieres.ca

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.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-22 Estrie Region, QC journalleguide.com

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

Layoff Other services (except public administration) Added on 2025-05-22 Estrie Region, QC journalleguide.com

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

Layoff Retail trade Added on 2025-05-22 Estrie Region, QC journalleguide.com

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

Layoff Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-22 Estrie Region, QC journalleguide.com

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

Layoff Public administration Added on 2025-05-22 Quebec, QC latribune.ca

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

Layoff Public administration Added on 2025-05-22 Quebec, QC radio-canada.ca

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

Job creation Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-22 Montréal Region, QC lapresse.ca

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

Layoff Finance and insurance Added on 2025-05-22 Ontario, ON ctvnews.ca

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

Layoff Public administration Added on 2025-05-22 Ontario, ON ctvnews.ca

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

Job creation Professional, scientific and technical services Added on 2025-05-22 Northwest Region, ON constructconnect.com

Canadian National Exhibition is hiring for multiple seasonal positions in Toronto

Job creation Arts, entertainment and recreation Added on 2025-05-22 Toronto Region, ON blogto.com

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

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-05-22 Toronto Region, ON ontario.ca

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.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-22 Kootenay Region, BC trailtimes.ca

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.

Other type of event Utilities Added on 2025-05-22 Vancouver Island and Coast Region, BC vicnews.com

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.

Job creation Added on 2025-05-22 Thompson–Okanagan Region, BC castanet.net

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.

Job creation Transportation and warehousing Added on 2025-05-22 Thompson–Okanagan Region, BC castanet.net

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.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-22 Thompson–Okanagan Region, BC kelownadailycourier.ca

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.

Job creation Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-22 Thompson–Okanagan Region, BC vernonmorningstar.com

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.

Layoff Manufacturing Added on 2025-05-22 Thompson–Okanagan Region, BC castanet.net

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.

Other type of event Professional, scientific and technical services Added on 2025-05-22 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC techcouver.com

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

Other type of event Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-22 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC nomsmagazine.com

Suhang Restaurant in Richmond has closed after the owners retired.

Layoff Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-22 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC nomsmagazine.com

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

Job creation Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-22 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC nomsmagazine.com

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.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-22 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC langleyadvancetimes.com

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.

Job creation Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-22 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC news.gov.bc.ca

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.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-22 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC dailyhive.com

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.

Job creation Added on 2025-05-22 British Columbia, BC news.gov.bc.ca

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.

Other type of event Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-22 Yukon Territory, YT yukon-news.com

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.

Other type of event Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-22 Yukon Territory, YT yukon.ca

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

Job creation Retail trade Added on 2025-05-22 Northwest Territories, NT cabinradio.ca

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.

Job creation Wholesale trade Added on 2025-05-22 Saskatoon–Biggar Region, SK foodincanada.com

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.

Other type of event Other services (except public administration) Added on 2025-05-22 Manitoba, MB cbc.ca

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.

Job creation Transportation and warehousing Added on 2025-05-22 North Region, MB cbc.ca

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.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-22 Manitoba, MB globenewswire.com

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.

Job creation Added on 2025-05-22 Manitoba steinbachonline.com

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.

Other type of event Utilities Added on 2025-05-22 Manitoba chrisd.ca

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.

Job creation Mining and oil and gas extraction Added on 2025-05-22 Alberta, AB juniorminingnetwork.com

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.

Job creation Mining and oil and gas extraction Added on 2025-05-22 Calgary Region, AB accessnewswire.com

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.

Job creation Added on 2025-05-22 Calgary Region, AB globenewswire.com

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.

Other type of event Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-22 Alberta, AB alberta.ca

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.

Job creation Added on 2025-05-21 British Columbia, BC news.gov.bc.ca

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.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-21 Lanaudière Region, QC info

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.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-21 Lanaudière Region, QC hebdorivenord.com

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.

Other type of event Educational services Added on 2025-05-21 Montérégie Region, QC portailconstructo.com

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

Layoff Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting Added on 2025-05-21 Mauricie Region, QC laterre.ca

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

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-21 Laval Region, QC lechodelaval.ca

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

Layoff Information and cultural industries Added on 2025-05-21 Montréal Region, QC montrealgazette.com

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

Job creation Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-21 Ottawa Region, ON choosecornwall.ca

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

Job creation Educational services Added on 2025-05-21 Stratford–Bruce Peninsula Region, ON conestogac.on.ca

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

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-05-21 Muskoka–Kawarthas Region, ON quintenews.com

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

Job creation Added on 2025-05-21 Northeast Region, ON ontario.ca

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

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-05-21 London Region, ON lfpress.com

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

Job creation Transportation and warehousing Added on 2025-05-21 Ontario, ON www.cn.ca

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.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-21 Cariboo Region, BC mycariboonow.com

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.

Other type of event Added on 2025-05-21 Kootenay Region, BC trailtimes.ca

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.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-21 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC civicinfo.bc.ca

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

Other type of event Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-21 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC dailyhive.com

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.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-21 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC news.gov.bc.ca

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

Other type of event Retail trade Added on 2025-05-21 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC dailyhive.com

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.

Layoff Manufacturing Added on 2025-05-21 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC cision.com

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.

Job creation Added on 2025-05-21 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC woodbusiness.ca

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.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-21 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC news.gov.bc.ca

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.

Other type of event Arts, entertainment and recreation Added on 2025-05-21 Yukon Territory, YT yukon.ca

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.

Job creation Mining and oil and gas extraction Added on 2025-05-21 Nunavut, NU astonbayholdings.com

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.

Job creation Added on 2025-05-21 Saskatchewan, SK saskatchewan.ca

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.

Other type of event Professional, scientific and technical services Added on 2025-05-21 Manitoba newswire.ca

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.

Other type of event Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-21 Manitoba, MB news.gov.mb.ca

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.

Job creation Professional, scientific and technical services Added on 2025-05-21 Manitoba winnipegfreepress.com

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

Job creation Professional, scientific and technical services Added on 2025-05-21 Alberta, AB tech

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.

Job creation Mining and oil and gas extraction Added on 2025-05-21 Alberta, AB newsfilecorp.com

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.

Job creation Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-21 Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region, AB cbc.ca

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.

Job creation Utilities Added on 2025-05-21 Yukon Territory, YT yukon-news.com

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.

Layoff Added on 2025-05-21 Northwest Territories, NT cbc.ca

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.

Job creation Educational services Added on 2025-05-21 Edmonton Region, AB newswire.ca

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.

Job creation Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-21 Edmonton Region, AB news

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.

Job creation Professional, scientific and technical services Added on 2025-05-21 Edmonton Region, AB betakit.com

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.

Job creation Transportation and warehousing Added on 2025-05-21 Alberta, AB globenewswire.com

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.

Layoff Professional, scientific and technical services Added on 2025-05-21 Alberta, AB cbc.ca

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.

Other type of event Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting Added on 2025-05-21 Nova Scotia cbc.ca

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.

Job creation Utilities Added on 2025-05-21 North Shore Region, NS cbc.ca

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.

Other type of event Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-21 New Brunswick ctvnews.ca

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.

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-05-20 Cariboo Region, BC princegeorgecitizen.com

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

Job creation Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-20 Saskatchewan, SK paherald.sk.ca

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.

Job creation Utilities Added on 2025-05-20 Regina–Moose Mountain Region, SK sasktoday.ca

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.

Other type of event Real estate and rental and leasing Added on 2025-05-20 Centre-du-Québec Region, QC vingt55.ca

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

Job creation Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-20 Laval Region, QC news

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

Layoff Retail trade Added on 2025-05-20 Ontario, ON thebeerstore.ca

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.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-20 Thompson–Okanagan Region, BC kelowna.ca

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.

Other type of event Educational services Added on 2025-05-20 Thompson–Okanagan Region, BC vernonmorningstar.com

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.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-20 Thompson–Okanagan Region, BC kelownadailycourier.ca

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.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-20 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC dailyhive.com

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

Other type of event Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-20 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC nomsmagazine.com

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.

Other type of event Mining and oil and gas extraction Added on 2025-05-20 Yukon Territory, YT cbc.ca

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.

Job creation Mining and oil and gas extraction Added on 2025-05-20 Yukon Territory, YT snowlinegold.com

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.

Other type of event Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-20 Manitoba winnipeg.ca

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.

Job creation Retail trade Added on 2025-05-20 Manitoba winnipegfreepress.com

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.

Other type of event Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-20 Manitoba, MB cbc.ca

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.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-20 Southeast Region, MB news.gov.mb.ca

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.

Other type of event Public administration Added on 2025-05-20 Nunavut, NU www.gov.nu.ca

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.

Other type of event Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-20 Northwest Territories, NT cabinradio.ca

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.

Job creation Educational services Added on 2025-05-20 Manitoba, MB www.rrc.ca

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.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-20 Southeast Region, MB steinbachonline.com

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.

Other type of event Mining and oil and gas extraction Added on 2025-05-20 North Coast Region, BC www.biv.com

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.

Other type of event Added on 2025-05-20 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC techcouver.com

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.

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-05-20 Vancouver Island and Coast Region, BC nanaimobulletin.com

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.

Job creation Mining and oil and gas extraction Added on 2025-05-20 Alberta, AB hydrogen-central.com

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.

Job creation Retail trade Added on 2025-05-20 Calgary Region, AB newswire.ca

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.

Other type of event Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-20 Centre-du-Québec Region, QC journalexpress.ca

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.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-20 Montérégie Region, QC canadafrancais.com

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

Job creation Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-20 Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region, QC lelezard.com

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.

Layoff Manufacturing Added on 2025-05-20 Capitale-Nationale Region, QC ledevoir.com

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

Other type of event Real estate and rental and leasing Added on 2025-05-20 Outaouais Region, QC ledroit.com

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.

Other type of event Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting Added on 2025-05-20 Prince Edward Island, PE cbc.ca

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.

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-05-19 Saskatchewan, SK discovermoosejaw.com

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

Other type of event Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-19 Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region, QC lesoirgaspesie.ca

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.

Job creation Arts, entertainment and recreation Added on 2025-05-19 Laval Region, QC news

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.

Layoff Real estate and rental and leasing Added on 2025-05-19 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC citynews.ca

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

Job creation Retail trade Added on 2025-05-19 Toronto Region, ON grocerybusiness.ca

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

Job creation Professional, scientific and technical services Added on 2025-05-19 Toronto Region, ON thestar.com

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.

Job creation Mining and oil and gas extraction Added on 2025-05-19 Regina–Moose Mountain Region, SK mining.com

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.

Other type of event Public administration Added on 2025-05-19 Northwest Territories, NT nnsl.com

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.

Other type of event Educational services Added on 2025-05-19 South Central Region, MB pembinavalleyonline.com

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.

Job creation Added on 2025-05-19 Northeast Region, BC energeticcity.ca

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.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-19 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC tricitiesdispatch.com

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.

Other type of event Educational services Added on 2025-05-19 British Columbia, BC castanet.net

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.

Job creation Manufacturing Added on 2025-05-19 British Columbia, BC mynechakovalleynow.com

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.

Job creation Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services Added on 2025-05-19 Edmonton Region, AB cbc.ca

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.

Other type of event Transportation and warehousing Added on 2025-05-19 Alberta, AB newswire.ca

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.

Other type of event Utilities Added on 2025-05-19 Avalon Peninsula Region, NL cbc.ca

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.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-19 Montérégie Region, QC lecourrierdusud.ca

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.

Other type of event Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-18 Northwest Territories, NT nnsl.com

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.

Other type of event Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-18 Manitoba portageonline.com

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

Other type of event Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-18 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC nomsmagazine.com

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

Layoff Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-18 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC nomsmagazine.com

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.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-18 Vancouver Island and Coast Region, BC timescolonist.com

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.

Other type of event Finance and insurance Added on 2025-05-17 British Columbia, BC vancouverisawesome.com

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.

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-05-17 Northwest Territories, NT cabinradio.ca

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.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-17 Thompson–Okanagan Region, BC vernonmorningstar.com

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.

Other type of event Arts, entertainment and recreation Added on 2025-05-17 Thompson–Okanagan Region, BC vernonmorningstar.com

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

Other type of event Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-17 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC nomsmagazine.com

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.

Other type of event Professional, scientific and technical services Added on 2025-05-17 Calgary Region, AB globenewswire.com

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).

Other type of event Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-17 Halifax Region, NS retales.ca

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.

Job creation Retail trade Added on 2025-05-16 Bas-Saint-Laurent Region, QC infodimanche.com

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.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-16 Montréal Region, QC newswire.ca

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.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-16 Montréal Region, QC portailconstructo.com

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.

Other type of event Added on 2025-05-16 Saskatchewan, SK immigrationnewscanada.ca

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

Job creation Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-16 Toronto Region, ON retail-insider.com

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

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-05-16 Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region, ON ontario.ca

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

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-05-16 Northwest Region, ON nwonewswatch.com

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.

Job creation Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-16 Saskatchewan, SK saskatchewan.ca

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.

Other type of event Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting Added on 2025-05-16 Northwest Territories, NT mytruenorthnow.com

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.

Other type of event Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-16 Northwest Territories, NT cabinradio.ca

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.

Other type of event Educational services Added on 2025-05-16 Manitoba www.rrc.ca

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.

Other type of event Information and cultural industries Added on 2025-05-16 Manitoba, MB news.gov.mb.ca

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.

Other type of event Other services (except public administration) Added on 2025-05-16 North Region, MB

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.

Other type of event Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting Added on 2025-05-16 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC piquenewsmagazine.com

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.

Layoff Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting Added on 2025-05-16 British Columbia, BC mailchi.mp

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.

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-05-16 Kootenay Region, BC trailtimes.ca

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.

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-05-16 Thompson–Okanagan Region, BC kelownadailycourier.ca

U Town Hot Pot is opening in Richmond.

Job creation Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-16 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC nomsmagazine.com

Taco Nori is opening a storefront in downtown Vancouver.

Other type of event Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-16 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC nomsmagazine.com

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.

Job creation Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-16 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC nomsmagazine.com

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.

Job creation Arts, entertainment and recreation Added on 2025-05-16 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC dailyhive.com

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

Other type of event Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-16 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC dailyhive.com

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.

Other type of event Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-16 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC news.gov.bc.ca

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.

Other type of event Educational services Added on 2025-05-16 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC langleyadvancetimes.com

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

Job creation Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-16 Edmonton Region, AB globenewswire.com

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.

Layoff Educational services Added on 2025-05-16 Calgary Region, AB calgaryherald.com

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.

Other type of event Manufacturing Added on 2025-05-16 Calgary Region, AB newswire.ca

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.

Other type of event Professional, scientific and technical services Added on 2025-05-16 Calgary Region, AB alberta.ca

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.

Other type of event Public administration Added on 2025-05-16 Newfoundland and Labrador cbc.ca

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.

Other type of event Educational services Added on 2025-05-16 Cape Breton Region, NS cbc.ca

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.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-16 Nova Scotia cbc.ca

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.

Other type of event Public administration Added on 2025-05-16 Nova Scotia cbc.ca

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

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-05-16 Québec portailconstructo.com

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

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-16 Lanaudière Region, QC laction.com

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.

Other type of event Public administration Added on 2025-05-16 Montérégie Region, QC canadafrancais.com

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.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-16 Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region, QC lereveil.com

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.

Other type of event Manufacturing Added on 2025-05-16 Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region, QC informeaffaires.com

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.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-16 Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region, QC ledevoir.com

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.

Job creation Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-16 Edmundston–Woodstock Region, NB cbc.ca

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.

Other type of event Utilities Added on 2025-05-16 New Brunswick

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.

Layoff Educational services Added on 2025-05-16 New Brunswick cbc.ca

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.

Other type of event Public administration Added on 2025-05-16 New Brunswick cbc.ca

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.

Other type of event Public administration Added on 2025-05-16 Prince Edward Island, PE cbc.ca

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.

Other type of event Arts, entertainment and recreation Added on 2025-05-15 Saskatchewan, SK sasknow.com

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

Other type of event Public administration Added on 2025-05-15 Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region, QC cimtchau.ca

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.

Other type of event Other services (except public administration) Added on 2025-05-15 Mauricie Region, QC monlatuque.com

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.

Other type of event Educational services Added on 2025-05-15 Nunavut, NU tunngavik.com

Firehouse Subs opened a location in Angus

Job creation Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-15 Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region, ON barrietoday.com

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

Job creation Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-15 Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region, ON pressreader.com

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

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-05-15 Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region, ON osmh.on.ca

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

Job creation Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-15 Toronto Region, ON blogto.com

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

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-05-15 Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region, ON barrietoday.com

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.

Other type of event Educational services Added on 2025-05-15 Saskatchewan, SK saskatchewan.ca

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.

Other type of event Added on 2025-05-15 Saskatchewan, SK saskatchewan.ca

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.

Job creation Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-15 Northwest Territories, NT cabinradio.ca

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.

Job creation Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-15 Northwest Territories, NT cabinradio.ca

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.

Other type of event Educational services Added on 2025-05-15 Southwest Region, MB cbc.ca

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.

Job creation Manufacturing Added on 2025-05-15 Manitoba winnipegfreepress.com

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.

Other type of event Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting Added on 2025-05-15 British Columbia, BC news.gov.bc.ca

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.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-15 Kootenay Region, BC trailtimes.ca

Perfecto Café has opened a new location in North Vancouver.

Other type of event Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-15 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC nomsmagazine.com

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.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-15 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC citynews.ca

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.

Job creation Retail trade Added on 2025-05-15 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC nomsmagazine.com

Pizzeria Farina in Vancouver is closing on May 31.

Other type of event Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-15 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC straight.com

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.

Other type of event Professional, scientific and technical services Added on 2025-05-15 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC techcouver.com

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.

Job creation Professional, scientific and technical services Added on 2025-05-15 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC techcouver.com

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.

Job creation Retail trade Added on 2025-05-15 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC vancouversun.com

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.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-15 Vancouver Island and Coast Region, BC campbellrivermirror.com

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.

Other type of event Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting Added on 2025-05-15 Vancouver Island and Coast Region, BC vicnews.com

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.

Other type of event Arts, entertainment and recreation Added on 2025-05-15 British Columbia, BC straight.com

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.

Job creation Professional, scientific and technical services Added on 2025-05-15 Edmonton Region, AB tech

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

Job creation Added on 2025-05-15 Alberta, AB newswire.ca

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.

Job creation Added on 2025-05-15 Alberta, AB businesswire.com

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.

Other type of event Mining and oil and gas extraction Added on 2025-05-15 Alberta, AB cbc.ca

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.

Other type of event Professional, scientific and technical services Added on 2025-05-15 Alberta, AB alberta.ca

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.

Job creation Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-15 Alberta, AB alberta.ca

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.

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-05-15 Edmonton Region, AB cbc.ca

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.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-15 Lanaudière Region, QC rawdon.ca

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.

Other type of event Transportation and warehousing Added on 2025-05-15 Montérégie Region, QC lecourrier.qc.ca

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

Job creation Utilities Added on 2025-05-15 Montérégie Region, QC les2rives.com

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.

Layoff Professional, scientific and technical services Added on 2025-05-15 Montréal Region, QC journaldemontreal.com

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

Job creation Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-15 Montréal Region, QC lelezard.com

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.

Other type of event Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting Added on 2025-05-15 Prince Edward Island, PE cbc.ca

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.

Other type of event Transportation and warehousing Added on 2025-05-15 Avalon Peninsula Region, NL cbc.ca

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

Other type of event Retail trade Added on 2025-05-14 Mauricie Region, QC lenouvelliste.ca

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.

Layoff Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-14 Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region, QC radio-canada.ca

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

Other type of event Added on 2025-05-14 Northeast Region, ON nattgroup.ca

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

Job creation Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-14 Toronto Region, ON blogto.com

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

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-05-14 Northwest Region, ON northernontariobusiness.com

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

Job creation Mining and oil and gas extraction Added on 2025-05-14 Northwest Region, ON northernontariobusiness.com

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.

Other type of event Educational services Added on 2025-05-14 Yukon Territory, YT yukon-news.com

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.

Other type of event Added on 2025-05-14 Nunavut, NU nunatsiaq.com

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.

Job creation Professional, scientific and technical services Added on 2025-05-14 Manitoba winnipegfreepress.com

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.

Other type of event Professional, scientific and technical services Added on 2025-05-14 Manitoba, MB winnipegfreepress.com

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.

Layoff Retail trade Added on 2025-05-14 Manitoba winnipegfreepress.com

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.

Job creation Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-14 Manitoba winnipegfreepress.com

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.

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-05-14 Northeast Region, BC energeticcity.ca

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.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-14 Cariboo Region, BC mycariboonow.com

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.

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-05-14 Kootenay Region, BC trailtimes.ca

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.

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-05-14 Kootenay Region, BC kimberleybulletin.com

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.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-14 Thompson–Okanagan Region, BC castanet.net

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.

Other type of event Added on 2025-05-14 Thompson–Okanagan Region, BC castanet.net

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.

Other type of event Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting Added on 2025-05-14 Thompson–Okanagan Region, BC woodbusiness.ca

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.

Other type of event Professional, scientific and technical services Added on 2025-05-14 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC techcouver.com

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.

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-05-14 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC castanet.net

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.

Job creation Added on 2025-05-14 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC dailyhive.com

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

Other type of event Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-14 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC dailyhive.com

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

Other type of event Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-14 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC dailyhive.com

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.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-14 Vancouver Island and Coast Region, BC nanaimobulletin.com

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.

Job creation Added on 2025-05-14 Vancouver Island and Coast Region, BC campbellrivermirror.com

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.

Job creation Added on 2025-05-14 British Columbia, BC news.gov.bc.ca

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%.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-14 British Columbia, BC castanet.net

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.

Job creation Mining and oil and gas extraction Added on 2025-05-14 Alberta, AB newswire.ca

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

Job creation Public administration Added on 2025-05-14 Alberta, AB airdriecityview.com

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.

Other type of event Added on 2025-05-14 Alberta, AB alberta.ca

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.

Other type of event Utilities Added on 2025-05-14 Côte-Nord Region, QC macotenord.com

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.

Other type of event Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-14 Bas-Saint-Laurent Region, QC infodimanche.com

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

Other type of event Public administration Added on 2025-05-14 Estrie Region, QC letincelle.qc.ca

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

Other type of event Educational services Added on 2025-05-14 Estrie Region, QC portailconstructo.com

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.

Other type of event Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-14 Saskatchewan, SK saskatchewan.ca

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.

Other type of event Mining and oil and gas extraction Added on 2025-05-14 Calgary Region, AB accessnewswire.com

ARC Clean Technology Inc. is partnering with Calgary-based Nucleon Energy Inc. to advance the potential deployment of the ARC-100, ARC's advanced small modular reactor (aSMR) at sites under development by Nucleon in Alberta.

Job creation Utilities Added on 2025-05-14 Alberta, AB 24-7pressrelease.com

The City of Charlottetown is in the process of rezoning parts of the city to allow medium density housing. Council also approved a 41-unit building and a nine-unit townhouse on Kensington Rd. and a four-unit townhouse on Evelyn Street.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-14 Prince Edward Island, PE cbc.ca

UPEI held its graduation ceremony this week which saw 83 new nursing students graduate, its second largest class to date. A number of graduates have already found work in the Island’s health care system, which has struggled to keep up with demand.

Other type of event Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-14 Prince Edward Island, PE cbc.ca

Nova Scotia has added uranium to its list of priority critical minerals and has issued a request for exploration proposals at three sites: Louisville in Pictou County; East Dalhousie in Annapolis County; and Millet Brook in Hants County. Recent legislation lifted a 15-year-old ban on uranium mining.

Other type of event Mining and oil and gas extraction Added on 2025-05-14 Nova Scotia citynews.ca

The N.S. Government has updated its Critical Minerals Strategy and added four minerals to its critical minerals list used in areas such as clean energy, defence and healthcare. The strategy includes lifting blanket bans on minerals that are in high demand for the clean energy transition.

Other type of event Mining and oil and gas extraction Added on 2025-05-14 Nova Scotia novascotia.ca

The N.S. Government has announced $1.4M in grant funding to 24 organizations to help welcome and support new healthcare professionals as they settle into Nova Scotia communities in 2025. The grants will fund a wide range of projects to help attract and retain healthcare professionals to the province.

Job creation Other services (except public administration) Added on 2025-05-14 Nova Scotia novascotia.ca

The Ville de Candiac will begin work to extend Sardaigne Boulevard soon. The project of more than $6.5M should be finished by the fall of 2027.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-13 Montérégie Region, QC portailconstructo.com

Stacked Pancake is planning on opening a second restaurant in Saskatoon this spring.

Job creation Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-13 Saskatoon–Biggar Region, SK thestarphoenix.com

Ford Motor Company is laying off 350 connected-vehicle software jobs in the U.S. and Canada, Ontario impact is unknown at this time

Layoff Manufacturing Added on 2025-05-13 Ontario, ON autonews.com

Yaya's Kitchen, an African restaurant, is opening this summer at Museum London

Job creation Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-13 London Region, ON cbc.ca

Niagara Takes Flight, a $25M theatre, will open in Niagara Fall’s Table Rock Welcome Centre in late August

Job creation Arts, entertainment and recreation Added on 2025-05-13 Ontario wellandtribune.ca

Henry’s on James, a restaurant and music venue, opened in Hamilton

Job creation Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-13 Ontario cekan.ca

McDonald's Canada has almost 900 job openings in Ontario, ranging from part-time and full-time crew positions to maintenance and management roles

Job creation Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-13 Ontario, ON insidehalton.com

The Council of Yukon First Nations (CYFN) aims to enhance its Indigenous midwifery program following the recent awarding of the $1-million Arctic Inspiration Prize to the Bibia Nàtsät Ku project. The funds will be used to acquire a dedicated facility in Whitehorse, where Yukon First Nations elders and midwives can provide sexual and reproductive health care, including birthing services, as well as training for Indigenous students.

Job creation Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-13 Yukon Territory, YT cbc.ca

A youth mentorship project in Yellowknife received $500,000 in funding at the 2025 Arctic Inspiration Prize awards ceremony. The Cheko, Youth Empowerment Project is an initiative that focuses on enhancing employability and life skills through land-based learning, mentorship, and industry connections.

Other type of event Added on 2025-05-13 Northwest Territories, NT cabinradio.ca

Three Nunavut community groups won cash prizes at the 2025 Arctic Inspiration Prize ceremony. The Kitikmeot Community Elder Training Program and Ajunngittutit, an education model for neurodiverse youths, each received $500,000. The Baker Lake Community Diabetes Prevention and Nutrition Program was awarded $223,000 for its work against Type 2 diabetes.

Other type of event Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-13 Nunavut, NU nunatsiaq.com

The Government of Nunavut and the Nunavut Teachers’ Association have reached a tentative agreement on a new four-year contract. While the details of the new agreement have not been disclosed, the union president had previously stated that the bargaining team would seek a salary increase close to the nine percent Government of Nunavut employees received last year.

Other type of event Educational services Added on 2025-05-13 Nunavut, NU nunatsiaq.com

Canadian-owned dining brand The Tavern Collective is opening its first location in Winnipeg at the end of May 2025. The Tavern on King Edward will seat 150 people and include a 24-seat patio.

Job creation Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-13 Manitoba globenewswire.com

According to the Canadian Union of Public Employees, the College of New Caledonia has given layoff notices to more than 30 operational staff over the last few months. The College has cited an operations review after new federal restrictions on international students as the reason for the layoffs. The college has campuses in Prince George, Quesnel, Lakes District, Mackenzie and Nechako.

Layoff Educational services Added on 2025-05-13 Cariboo Region, BC ckpgtoday.ca

Construction has begun at Strathcona Beach Park to install three new inclusive play structures and boost accessibility. Construction is expected to last until the end of June.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-13 Thompson–Okanagan Region, BC kelownanow.com

The Vault Liquor Merchants has opened in Penticton.

Job creation Retail trade Added on 2025-05-13 Thompson–Okanagan Region, BC castanet.net

The City of Coquitlam has announced it will allocate $151M to improve transportation and utility networks in its Engineering and Public Works plan for 2025 capital projects. The city plans to fund improvements to Cedar Drive/Partington Creek, water pump station upgrades, road safety improvements, a pavement rehabilitation program, sidewalk construction and sewer main construction.

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-05-13 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC coquitlam.ca

The University of British Columbia has opened Gage Market, an autonomous convenience store.

Other type of event Retail trade Added on 2025-05-13 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC nomsmagazine.com

Myth Dessert & Patisserie opened on May 12 in Richmond.

Job creation Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-13 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC nomsmagazine.com

H Mart, a Korean supermarket chain, is opening in Victoria on May 22.

Other type of event Retail trade Added on 2025-05-13 Vancouver Island and Coast Region, BC vicnews.com

Soprema, a construction materials manufacturer, inaugurated its Drummondville plant following a $30M investment. The facility extracts certain petroleum substances from plastic bottles for use in manufacturing insulation.

Job creation Manufacturing Added on 2025-05-13 Centre-du-Québec Region, QC lapresse.ca

The Ville de Sorel-Tracy is investing just over $5M in building a roof for its outdoor rink. The project is part of the Bleu Blanc Bouge program, funded by the Montréal Canadiens hockey team.

Other type of event Arts, entertainment and recreation Added on 2025-05-13 Montérégie Region, QC les2rives.com

The Allan Gardens Conservatory Palm House Heritage Building reopened in Toronto after a $11.3M restoration

Other type of event Arts, entertainment and recreation Added on 2025-05-13 Toronto Region, ON ontarioconstructionnews.com

Veritree, a Vancouver-based clean technology company, has raised $9.1M in Series A funding to launch new AI features and to fund an expansion to oversees markets. The company uses LiDAR, drones, and blockchain technology to help measure the progress of environmental projects across Canada. The company has helped plant more than 100M trees so far.

Other type of event Professional, scientific and technical services Added on 2025-05-13 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC techcouver.com

Endlss, a Vancouver-based tech company, has launched Endlss Copilot, its AI-powered platform. The platform will support influencer with marketing and growing their brand.

Other type of event Professional, scientific and technical services Added on 2025-05-13 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC techcouver.com

King Taps’ is opening a new restaurant at Lonsdale Quay Market on May 27. The restaurant will seat over 325 guests.

Other type of event Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-13 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC dailyhive.com

The Vancouver Park Board has approved new updates to its Urban Forestry Strategy to manage and grow the city’s urban forest canopy while supporting reconciliation and climate adaptation. The new strategy focuses on strategic planning, improving equitable access to the tree canopy and strengthening relationships with First nations through knowledge sharing.

Other type of event Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting Added on 2025-05-13 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC vancouver.ca

PositionScale, a laboratory support services company, has started up in Fort Langley. The company is currently focused on expanding its customer base inside British Columbia.

Job creation Professional, scientific and technical services Added on 2025-05-13 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC langleyadvancetimes.com

Clipper Navigation is cutting half its sailings between Victoria and Seattle over summer 2025 due to financial issues related to the ongoing trade dispute between Canada and the U.S. According to the company, it had no choice but to look for ways to save money after passenger numbers on both sides of the border fell drastically. The company is also laying off 20 staff at its Seattle office and reducing shifts for its Victoria staff.

Other type of event Transportation and warehousing Added on 2025-05-13 Vancouver Island and Coast Region, BC www.biv.com

Nowhere *A Restaurant in Victoria is closing on June 1.

Other type of event Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-13 Vancouver Island and Coast Region, BC cheknews.ca

Stingray Radio closed two of its properties, CITL-TV and CKSA-TV in Lloydminster, earlier this month. According to the company challenging economic conditions and the size of the market made the business model unsustainable. The number of employees affected has not been announced.

Layoff Information and cultural industries Added on 2025-05-13 Prince Albert Region, SK ctvnews.ca

The Government of Saskatchewan has launched the Low Productivity and Reactivation Oil Well Program (LPRP). The aim of this four-year program is to create new incremental oil production and revenue from low-producing or inactive wells. The LPRP is expected to add 30,000 barrels of oil per day to production and generate $21 million in revenue for the province. Saskatchewan is the second-largest oil producer in Canada and the sixth largest onshore oil producer in North America

Job creation Manufacturing Added on 2025-05-13 Saskatchewan, SK saskatchewan.ca

Honey Bee Manufacturing, a honey producer in Frontier, will reduce their workforce by 25%, from 180 to 170 people. A third of the population in Frontier works at Honey Bee. The company's decision for layoff is due to inflation, low commodity prices and difficult market conditions.

Layoff Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting Added on 2025-05-13 Swift Current–Moose Jaw Region, SK cbc.ca

Janzen Projects has completed construction on the Meadows Retirement Residence, the first assisted living centre to open in Winnipeg’s Sage Creek neighbourhood. The 178-suite complex will open in June 2025 and is hiring more than 50 staff, including managers, housekeepers, and chefs.

Job creation Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-13 Manitoba winnipegfreepress.com

Lloydminster’s CITL-TV and CKSA-TV have ceased operations, as parent company Stingray Radio cites declining viewership and financial losses. The stations, which served the Alberta-Saskatchewan border city for over 50 years, were Stingray’s only conventional TV properties. It’s unclear how many staff members were impacted by the closures.

Layoff Information and cultural industries Added on 2025-05-13 Alberta ctvnews.ca

Calgary-based Primary Hydrogen Corp. has started its Phase 1 exploration program for natural hydrogen resources at the Dove Creek project in Colorado. The initial step will use advanced hyperspectral imaging and AI-driven data analysis to help identify areas for subsequent field exploration.

Other type of event Professional, scientific and technical services Added on 2025-05-13 Calgary Region, AB accessnewswire.com

Happy Belly Food Group Inc. has signed a franchise agreement for a new Health Wellness restaurant location in Grande Prairie.

Job creation Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-13 Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region, AB newsfilecorp.com

Sarens, a Belgium-based multinational company specializing in heavy lift, engineered transport, and crane rental services, is working at the Buffalo Plains Wind Farm near Lomond, Alberta to assemble 83 new Siemens wind turbines.

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-05-13 Alberta projectcargojournal.com

The Japanese company Taiyo Oil Company, Limited is partnering with Invest Alberta to expand business opportunities both in emerging oil and gas resources and in the energy transition. Taiyo is aiming to establish new business operations in Alberta and partner with Alberta-based companies.

Job creation Added on 2025-05-13 Alberta, AB investalberta.ca

The Government of Alberta has unveiled a 10-year strategy to combat gender-based violence, focusing on prevention, intervention, and survivor support. The plan includes over 100 actions, such as raising awareness, expanding services, and supporting Indigenous-led solutions. The province has committed $188 million annually to related programs, with annual reporting on gender-based violence rates beginning in 2026

Other type of event Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-13 Alberta, AB edmontonjournal.com

Airdrie has broken ground on its Highland Park Fire Station and Training Centre, the city’s fourth fire station and first in the northeast quadrant. The facility, designed for rapid emergency response and firefighter training, will include a four-bay fire station, training tower, classrooms, and an Emergency Command Centre. Construction is expected to be completed by November 2026.

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-05-13 Calgary Region, AB airdriecityview.com

Paramount Resources Ltd. Is spending $20M to $50M in 2025 for detailed engineering and design, regulatory and other activities for a potential new dry gas processing facility at its Sinclair assets.

Job creation Mining and oil and gas extraction Added on 2025-05-13 Alberta, AB newswire.ca

 Whitecap Resources Inc. is increasing its expected 2025 capital expenditures to $2.0B following the union with Veren Inc. and the disposition of some assets for $270M. Whitecap plans to spend approximately $1.1B during the second half of 2025 to drill numerous wells across its holdings and invest in related infrastructure projects.

Job creation Mining and oil and gas extraction Added on 2025-05-13 Alberta, AB boereport.com

The Government of Quebec started work on converting the Centre de formation de Montcalm into a high school in Saint-Lin-Laurentides. The 13-class school, named Évolution, will be built at a cost of $7.9M, and it will open by the 2025 school year.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-13 Lanaudière Region, QC monjoliette.com

Ocean Group, a shipping company in Québec, is looking to fill 150 positions in its various divisions at several sites. Among others, captains, deckhands, welders, painters, and mechanics are wanted.

Job creation Manufacturing Added on 2025-05-13 Capitale-Nationale Region, QC lequotidien.com

Nova Scotia’s Department of Natural Resources has been experiencing staffing challenges due to the shortage of helicopter pilots. Despite recent wage increases, vacancies remain challenging to fill, with only 2 of 6 positions currently filled. The shortage is especially concerning as wildfire season begins.

Other type of event Public administration Added on 2025-05-13 Nova Scotia citynews.ca

Nova Scotians can apply for seafood buyer and processor licences starting August 1, ending the moratorium that started back in 2018. Seafood is N.S.’s primary export totalling $2.4B in 2024 and supporting about 20,000 jobs. N.S. is also lifting the long-standing moratorium on issuing groundfish buying and processing licences.

Other type of event Manufacturing Added on 2025-05-13 Nova Scotia novascotia.ca

Snowfox Vodka, a Moncton craft distiller, is going ahead with a $4.6M expansion. The business has seen a 7% increase in sales and wants to sell to Ontario due to the new trade agreement. Snowfox plans to open a new facility as well as add 15 good-paying jobs.

Job creation Manufacturing Added on 2025-05-13 Moncton–Richibucto Region, NB globalnews.ca

New Brunswick will begin the second round of its $5,000 nurse retention payments. Around 11,000 permanent full-time and part-time nurses received the first payment. Nurses have to commit to working for one year to receive the bonus.

Other type of event Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-13 New Brunswick thewave.ca

The Centre de services scolaire des Patriotes invested more than $207M in expanding école de Chambly. The project should be finished by May 2026.

Other type of event Educational services Added on 2025-05-12 Montérégie Region, QC journaldemontreal.com

Penokean Hills Meats, a butcher shop, opened in North Bay

Job creation Retail trade Added on 2025-05-12 Northeast Region, ON baytoday.ca

Common House Café, an initiative to support food business startups, opened in the Hamilton City Hall

Job creation Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-12 Ontario cekan.ca

The Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board inaugurated its new Heritage Elementary School, which has 16 classrooms. The project was built at a cost of $35M in Saint-Lin-Laurentides.

Other type of event Educational services Added on 2025-05-12 Lanaudière Region, QC tvanouvelles.ca

The Ville de Saint-Basile-le-Grand is investing $10.2M, funded in part by the Government of Quebec and the Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal, in rehabilitating the rang des Vingt. The project will be carried out in two phases: the first in November 2025 and the second in 2026.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-12 Montérégie Region, QC portailconstructo.com

Dear Mama, a Mexican-fusion restaurant, opened in Brampton in April

Job creation Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-12 Toronto Region, ON insauga.com

Air Canada added 13 new flights and increased capacity between multiple Latin American cities and Lester B. Pearson International Airport in Mississauga, starting in December

Job creation Transportation and warehousing Added on 2025-05-12 Toronto Region, ON bramptonguardian.com

Peak Construction Group Ltd. has been awarded a tender of over $75M by the Town of Greater Napanee, with funding from federal and provincial governments, to build a new water pollution control plant, with completion expected in 2028

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-05-12 Kingston–Pembroke Region, ON napaneebeaver.ca

The provincial government invested an additional $400M to accelerate the construction of new homes and infrastructure in Ontario

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-05-12 Ontario, ON ontario.ca

Kitselas First Nation has purchased a new forest tenure from A&A Trading Ltd., giving the First Nation an annual allowable cut of just over 10K cubic metres. The purchase is expected to bolster forestry operations in the community and have economic benefits for its people.

Other type of event Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting Added on 2025-05-12 North Coast Region, BC cfnrfm.ca

The Shuswap Watershed Council has announced it is providing more than $36K to local farms and landowners through its 2025 water quality grant program. The funds will support projects to protect water quality in the region, with a focus on mitigating phosphorus contamination.

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-05-12 Kootenay Region, BC castanet.net

The City of Vancouver has announced the opening of the new MPNH Childcare at Eric Hamber. The project cost $14.2M and was fully funded by the city. The over 1.7K sq. metre centre will provide 69 childcare spaces.

Other type of event Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-12 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC vancouver.ca

Provisions, a Whistler-based café, is opening a new location in Vancouver.

Other type of event Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-12 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC dailyhive.com

Ciclo Espresso and Cocteles, an Italian-inspired café, is opening in Vancouver on May 20. The café will seat up to 80 guests.

Other type of event Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-12 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC dailyhive.com

The Government of British Columbia is providing over $40M in funding for 61 natural hazard adaptation projects. Victoria is receiving over $713K for improvements to Centennial Square to mitigate the dangers of extreme heat and rain. The Town of Sidney is receiving $176K for a emergency water supply project to ensure access to clean drinking water.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-12 Vancouver Island and Coast Region, BC vicnews.com

The College of New Caledonia Research Forest Society legacy fund is providing $451K for nine projects across the Central Interior. Selected projects focus on ecosystem restoration or otherwise provide social and environmental benefits for communities. Projects are located in Prince George, Quesnel, Vanderhoof and Burns Lake.

Job creation Added on 2025-05-12 British Columbia, BC mynechakovalleynow.com

Creative BC has announced nearly $1.4M in funding for projects from eleven British Columbian filmmakers. The funds will support local creators with broadcasting, selling and distributing their productions.

Other type of event Arts, entertainment and recreation Added on 2025-05-12 British Columbia, BC creativebc.com

The Nunavut Airports Division has opened a new airport terminal in Whale Cove. At 3,500 sq. ft., the $15M building is three times the size of the terminal it is replacing. It includes a backup generator system that can power the airfield in the event of a prolonged outage.

Other type of event Transportation and warehousing Added on 2025-05-12 Nunavut, NU nnsl.com

The City of Calgary has awarded $30.7M in funding to seven housing providers through its Housing Capital Initiative to build 480 non-market homes. Most projects will be completed within two years, with Calgary Heritage Housing constructing 199 units. The initiative, part of the city's $60M housing strategy, aims to increase affordable housing supply amid rising demand

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-12 Alberta, AB calgaryherald.com

Construction is set to start on the Maskwa Medical Centre, with groundbreaking on the facility set for late May on the land located next to the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital. 

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-05-12 Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region, AB mygrandeprairienow.com

Blue Sky Global Energy, a global oil and gas company, is increasing its ownership of Alberta and BC assets to 100% at a cost of approximately $19M. BlueSky previously acquired a 50% interest in these assets in May last year.

Other type of event Mining and oil and gas extraction Added on 2025-05-12 Alberta, AB offshore-technology.com

The Government of Alberta is providing $25M through Budget 2025 to expand and modernize the W.J. Elliott trades building at Olds College. The project will add more than 440 seats in skilled trades programs and 100 seats for dual-credit students. The construction is expected to be complete by spring 2027.

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-05-12 Calgary Region, AB discoverairdrie.com

The ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durable du Québec announced an investment of more than $304M over the next two years in improving transportation infrastructure in the Gaspésie— Îles-de-la-Madeleine region

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-12 Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region, QC radio-canada.ca

The Ville de Saguenay is receiving over $6.8M from the Government of Quebec through the Programme d’infrastructures municipales d’eau (PRIMEAU) 2023. The City plans to rehabilitate over 3,000 metres of water pipes throughout the region.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-12 Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region, QC radio-canada.ca

The Ville de Sept-Îles is investing over $2M in its public parks. This investment will help the City create a new park and improve two other sites. The project will be carried out throughout the year.

Other type of event Public administration Added on 2025-05-12 Côte-Nord Region, QC macotenord.com

The Ville de Sept-Îles will invest $4.3M throughout 2025 in rehabilitating its roads, curbs, and sidewalks. This investment also includes repairing lighting and underground infrastructure.

Other type of event Public administration Added on 2025-05-12 Côte-Nord Region, QC lenord-cotier.com

The Ville de Matagami is receiving $6.2M from the Government of Quebec to upgrade its transshipment yard. The overall project is valued at over $9M and is being financially supported by Rio Tinto and Nemaska Lithium. The project should be complete in October, and it will create jobs.

Job creation Transportation and warehousing Added on 2025-05-12 Nord-du-Québec Region, QC canadianminingjournal.com

The Government of Quebec is investing more than $194M over two years in rehabilitating road and airport facility infrastructure in Abitibi-Témiscamingue

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-12 Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region, QC lecitoyenrouynlasarre.com

The Ville de Montréal opened the Sanaaq Centre, a library with cultural and community spaces, in the Ville-Marie borough. The Government of Quebec contributed $11.6M to the building cost.

Job creation Information and cultural industries Added on 2025-05-12 Montréal Region, QC cbc.ca

Amilia, a developer of online registration and management software for the sports and leisure sectors, is looking to hire people to work at its Montréal office

Job creation Professional, scientific and technical services Added on 2025-05-12 Montréal Region, QC lapresse.ca

Decathlon, a retailer of sports and outdoor equipment, will open a new store in Sherbrooke at the end of May. The new store will create around 30 jobs.

Job creation Retail trade Added on 2025-05-12 Estrie Region, QC latribune.ca

A developer has applied to city council for approval to spend $80M to finish work on the Ocean View Resort in Summerside. The plan is to complete work on the 96-room resort, the 27-hole golf course, and to build a 53-unit condo building to open in 2027.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-12 Prince Edward Island, PE cbc.ca

The Town of Westville (Pictou County) have announced the sale of the former Highland Consolidated Middle School on which 64 apartments will be built along with a 100-seat daycare at an estimated cost of $14M. The renovation is expected to start within the next few months and will take about 2 years.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-12 North Shore Region, NS cbc.ca

The N.S. Government has asked Dalhousie University to consider starting a doctor of veterinary medicine program at its Truro campus to address the veterinarian shortage, most evident in rural areas and for large animals. A shortage also exists for veterinary technicians in the province. N.S. has approximately 500 veterinarians.

Other type of event Professional, scientific and technical services Added on 2025-05-12 Nova Scotia cbc.ca

Eastern Charlotte is looking to build an 82 space childcare facility in St. George, with construction expected to begin in March 2026. The council is partnering with the YMCA of Southwestern New Brunswick on the project.

Job creation Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-12 Saint John–St. Stephen Region, NB thewave.ca

The Municipalité de Charette awarded a $1.5M contract, including $1M from the Government of Quebec, to CRL Construction, a contractor from Saint-Ferdinand. The contractor will renovate the municipality’s outdoor skating rink. The project is scheduled to be completed in September 2025.

Other type of event Arts, entertainment and recreation Added on 2025-05-11 Mauricie Region, QC lenouvelliste.ca

Mo-Ment Crispy Burger is opening in downtown Vancouver. No official opening date has been announced yet.

Other type of event Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-11 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC nomsmagazine.com

UBC Sauder has received $1M from the TD Ready Challenge grant to grow its Ch’nook Management Program. UBC Sauder plans to use the funding to expand the program to support more Indigenous entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources and networks needed to support their businesses.

Job creation Management of Companies and Enterprises Added on 2025-05-11 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC castanet.net

Tiko Pizza in Vancouver has permanently closed after its lease was terminated.

Other type of event Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-11 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC vancouverisawesome.com

Taco 'N Todo, a Vancouver-based Mexican restaurant, closed on May 11. The business will continue to run its food trucks periodically.

Other type of event Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-11 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC vancouverisawesome.com

The Winnipeg Police Service is considering out-of-province recruitment in an effort to bolster staffing levels as the city’s population grows. In 2013 there were about 210 police officers for every 100,000 residents, but just 164 as of 2024.

Job creation Public administration Added on 2025-05-11 Manitoba cbc.ca

Alberta Health Services and Seasons Olds Encore have made eight AHS designated supportive living beds a permanent arrangement at the private seniors care facility following a trial period that started in March 2024.

Job creation Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-11 Calgary Region, AB thealbertan.com

Construction is underway to add 32 long-term care beds at Hoivakoti Finlandia Nursing Home in Sudbury and is expected to operate in fall 2026

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-05-10 Northeast Region, ON ontario.ca

Piccolo Piano Pizzeria closed in Harbord Village in Toronto

Layoff Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-10 Toronto Region, ON blogto.com

The Cariboo Regional District has announced it will provide $1M to support the Esler Sports Complex Access Road Project. The project aims to build a new 1.3 km road that would give direct access to the sports complex from the highway. The project is expected to cost $4M and construction is expected to complete by 2026.

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-05-10 Cariboo Region, BC mycariboonow.com

The Government of British Columbia has provided almost $3.4M to the City of Merritt to support the construction of flood-protection infrastructure. The funds will mostly go towards the Middlesboro Phase 1 Diking Project, part of the city’s flood mitigation plan.

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-05-10 Thompson–Okanagan Region, BC citynews.ca

The Forest Enhancement Society of BC is providing the City of Vernon with $300K for the Ellison Wildfire Risk Reduction Project. The project began in August 2023 and looks to conduct wildfire risk reduction work on a total of 71.4 hectares of land. The work includes thinning, pruning and chipping of logs, as well as several other initiatives overseen by a professional forester.

Other type of event Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting Added on 2025-05-10 Thompson–Okanagan Region, BC castanet.net

Kelowna’s Island Stage rejuvenation project is expected to be done in the next couple of months. The project started this past September and looks to increase spectator capacity and event space, improve accessibility and safety features, and improve the functionality and logistics of the site. The project received $1M from the Government of British Columbia.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-10 Thompson–Okanagan Region, BC castanet.net

The City of West Kelowna plans to spend $4.3M on road safety improvements for the corner of Old Okanagan Highway and Butt Road. The upgrades will include additional lanes, new sidewalks and drainage works. Construction is expected to begin at the end of May and complete by fall 2025.

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-05-10 Thompson–Okanagan Region, BC kelownadailycourier.ca

TransLink has announced that it is working on a new truck safety initiative to make the trucking industry safer and more efficient. The new initiative would look to simplify permitting and definitions to reduce the administrative burden on trucking companies to comply with regulations.

Other type of event Transportation and warehousing Added on 2025-05-10 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC citynews.ca

Pixomondo PXO has announced the opening of a new LED volume stage in Langley. The location was chosen to maximize access to quality crews and locations for film and television productions. The stage will begin operations officially on May 26.

Job creation Arts, entertainment and recreation Added on 2025-05-10 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC dailyhive.com

Yuan Soy Food, a tofu pudding dessert shop, is opening in Vancouver on May 16.

Other type of event Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-10 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC nomsmagazine.com

Raptor Rooftop Rentals, a new adventure company, has opened in Esquimalt. The company rents out vehicles for use in camping.

Job creation Arts, entertainment and recreation Added on 2025-05-10 Vancouver Island and Coast Region, BC vicnews.com

The Northwest Territories is facing a shortage of health care workers, and for the second time in two weeks, the Hay River Health Authority announced it will go several days without any physician coverage in its emergency room. The health authority has used virtual support and nursing staff, including nurse practitioners, to fill these gaps.

Other type of event Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-10 Northwest Territories, NT mytruenorthnow.com

The Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux de la Mauricie-et-du-Centre-du-Québec is cutting 26 positions, mainly in the administrative sector

Layoff Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-10 Mauricie Region, QC radio-canada.ca

The Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux de la Mauricie-et-du-Centre-du-Québec is cutting 26 positions, mainly in the administrative sector

Layoff Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-10 Centre-du-Québec Region, QC radio-canada.ca

The Centre de services scolaire des Patriotes inaugurated the completion of the École secondaire le Carrefour expansion in Varennes. The project, valued at $30M, will allow the school to welcome an additional 377 students.

Other type of event Educational services Added on 2025-05-10 Montérégie Region, QC lareleve.qc.ca

New/Coming Soon Business Openings: Arc’teryx (Halifax), Coastal Curry, Mizo Drinks, Salt+Sol and Tony’s Donair (Salt Yard on the Halifax waterfront), Black Tiger Café (Bedford), Suzanne’s Pizza (Halifax), A&W (Petro Canada in Timberlea/Albro Lake); Closures: The Middle Spoon (Bedford); Business Changes: Gamestop will rebrand as EB Games after selling off its Canadian division.

Other type of event Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-10 Halifax Region, NS retales.ca

The University of Saskatchewan will be closing its Language Centre on December 31, after 30 years of helping international students learn English. The centre has been operating with a deficit since 2017, and the closure will affect six staff members.

Layoff Educational services Added on 2025-05-09 Saskatoon–Biggar Region, SK ctvnews.ca

Zak's Home Hardware is opening a second location in Saskatoon this fall. The new store is expected to create 30 jobs including a store manager position.

Job creation Retail trade Added on 2025-05-09 Saskatoon–Biggar Region, SK sasktoday.ca

West Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Grimsby will open in October

Job creation Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-09 Ontario hamiltonhealthsciences.ca

Connective, a modular home operator, has announced that 50 single room units are opening to people experiencing homelessness in Nanaimo. These units will be available to people looking to transition out of the shelter system. The project received $5.5M through B.C. Housing and will continue to receive $2.3M in annual operating funds.

Other type of event Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-09 Vancouver Island and Coast Region, BC nanaimobulletin.com

The Regional County Municipality of La Matapédia is investing over $1M in infrastructure at the Seigneurie-du-Lac-Matapédia Regional Park. The project is funded by various government programs. The project is scheduled to be completed in the summer of 2027.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-09 Bas-Saint-Laurent Region, QC monmatane.com

Ultramar, a gas station, laid off seven of its nine employees in Pointe-à-la-Croix due to a sharp drop in sales

Layoff Retail trade Added on 2025-05-09 Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region, QC cieufm.com

High Tide Inc. opened a Canna Cabana retail cannabis store in Cornwall

Job creation Retail trade Added on 2025-05-09 Ottawa Region, ON newswire.ca

Habitat for Humanity Kingston Limestone Region began construction on two affordable homes, with completion expected by December

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-05-09 Kingston–Pembroke Region, ON standard-freeholder.com

Burgers n' Fries Forever locations will open in Toronto’s Liberty Village in June, and in Barrie this summer

Job creation Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-09 Toronto Region, ON blogto.com

A 33-acre Whitestone Ranch resort opened north of Parry Sound

Job creation Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-09 Northeast Region, ON insidehalton.com

The provincial government and private partners are investing over $56M to support 30 small and medium-sized enterprises in developing, testing, and commercializing automotive and mobility technologies

Job creation Manufacturing Added on 2025-05-09 Ontario, ON ovinhub.ca

Stantec Consulting Ltd was selected to lead the $580M Dundas Bus Rapid Transit Mississauga East project funded by all three levels of government

Job creation Added on 2025-05-09 Toronto Region, ON renewcanada.net

The Government of British Columbia is providing the City of Fort St. John and Saulteau First Nations in Moberly Lake with over $4.4M to reduce the risks of climate emergencies. Most of the funds will go towards a remediation project of the Bouffioux Coulee area to reduce flood risk.

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-05-09 Northeast Region, BC energeticcity.ca

The Prince Rupert Youth Soccer Association has received approval to begin constructing a futsal facility through the Ts’mtsaaw project. When completed, the facility will enhance the development of local players and provide training space for officials and coaches. Construction is expected to be completed by fall 2025.

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-05-09 North Coast Region, BC burnslakelakesdistrictnews.com

The Tŝilhqot’in Nation has signed a Coordination Agreement with the Governments of Canada and British Columbia to establish responsibilities and processes for providing coordination services to the nation’s children and young adults. As part of the agreement, Canada and B.C. will provide a total of about $36M to support the delivery of these services.

Other type of event Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-09 Cariboo Region, BC news.gov.bc.ca

Williams Lake First Nation has partnered with the Knucwentwecw Society and Thibodeau Architecture + Design to begin construction of a new child services building in the community. The centre is expected to open in fall 2026. The project is expected to cost $15M and most of the work will be done by local contractors.

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-05-09 Cariboo Region, BC quesnelobserver.com

Several climate-change planning projects in West Kootenay are receiving funds from the Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness. Kaslo will receive $150K to plan for flooding and to secure its drinking water. Castlegar, the Regional District of Central Kootenay, the Village of Salmo and the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary also received funds to support floodplain mapping.

Job creation Added on 2025-05-09 Kootenay Region, BC nelsonstar.com

The Government of British Columbia has announced it is spending $11M on 630 km of highway and side road upgrades in the southern Interior. The project is expected to complete in summer 2025.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-09 Thompson–Okanagan Region, BC news.gov.bc.ca

The Regional District of Central Okanagan has announced that wildfire restoration work has begun in Stephens Coyote Ridge Regional Park. The work follows damage caused by wildfires in 2023 and began on May 13. The project is expected to last until June 27 and the regional district hopes to reopen the park this summer following salvage logging and trail restoration work.

Other type of event Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting Added on 2025-05-09 Thompson–Okanagan Region, BC kelownanow.com

The Government of British Columbia is providing the Village of Lumby with $400K for the Duteau Creek flood mitigation works preliminary design project. The project is part of the village’s flood mitigation plan and will reduce the risk of flooding in the area. The plan also contains a proposal for a new dike to provide structural mitigation in the project area.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-09 Thompson–Okanagan Region, BC vernonmorningstar.com

Sun Valley Pharmacy has opened in Osoyoos. The new pharmacy will provide people with a local place to fill their prescriptions and receive some primary healthcare services.

Job creation Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-09 Thompson–Okanagan Region, BC timeschronicle.ca

MistyWest has received $100K to deploy its AI-powered sensors on Sea Island to inform infrastructure enhancements that will improve traffic flow and safety on roadways to Vancouver International Airport. The data gathered from this project will help inform the future designs of a Moray Bridge replacement as well as other infrastructure projects.

Other type of event Professional, scientific and technical services Added on 2025-05-09 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC bctechnology.com

Rennie & Associates Realty Ltd., a real estate company in Vancouver, is laying off 31 employees due to geopolitics, artificial intelligence, and other changes to the real estate industry. The affected staff are all part of the home office team. Before the announcement the company employed over 400 staff.

Layoff Real estate and rental and leasing Added on 2025-05-09 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC www.biv.com

Hiy̓ám̓ Housing has partnered with Hollyburn Community Services Society to launch a new eight-unit development in North Vancouver. The building is expected to be completed in July 2025.

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-05-09 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC squamish.net

Deer One Hotpot has opened a new restaurant in Richmond.

Job creation Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-09 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC nomsmagazine.com

The Rick Hansen Foundation launched the Accessible Outdoors Program on May 8. The program aims at improving access to the outdoors for Canadians with disabilities.

Other type of event Arts, entertainment and recreation Added on 2025-05-09 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC citynews.ca

La Taqueria, a Vancouver taco shop, is closing on May 18. The company stated that the closure was due to a redevelopment plan for the building and that it plans to open a new location later this summer in the Waterfront Hub building.

Other type of event Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-09 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC dailyhive.com

Active Impact Investments, a Vancouver-based venture capital firm, has announced it has closed a $110M fund built to support clean technology. The company now manages $180M in total assets, primarily supporting green Canadian businesses. After investing in early-stage companies, Active Impact helps improve operations by identifying gaps in the businesses and expanding their networks.

Other type of event Finance and insurance Added on 2025-05-09 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC www.biv.com

The Government of British Columbia is spending about $32M to create nearly 190 more indoor housing spaces across three sites for people experiencing homelessness in Nanaimo. The sites will feature 50 units operated by Connective Support Society, 59 units operated by Vancouver Island Mental Health Society and 78 units operated by Pacifica Housing.

Other type of event Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-09 Vancouver Island and Coast Region, BC news.gov.bc.ca

Plans to redevelop Western Forest Products Ltd.’s former Somass mill site are moving forward in Port Alberni. The city is seeking new investment after being hit hard by declines in the coastal forest industry. The site will feature a 43-acre mixed-use development with residential, commercial and light industrial spaces and amenities.

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-05-09 Vancouver Island and Coast Region, BC westerninvestor.com

The Government of British Columbia has opened 40 new affordable homes in Courtenay. The province provided the project $7.2M through BC Housing’s Community Housing Fund and will provide an annual operating fund of $212K. The Government of Canada provided an addition $2M to the project. Nearly 80% of the units are fully accessible and designed to support people with diverse needs.

Other type of event Real estate and rental and leasing Added on 2025-05-09 Vancouver Island and Coast Region, BC news.gov.bc.ca

The Government of British Columbia is providing more than $40M on 61 projects across the province to support communities’ preparations for climate emergencies. The funds will be used to address natural and climate-driven hazards such as floods, drought and extreme temperatures.

Other type of event Added on 2025-05-09 British Columbia, BC news.gov.bc.ca

Skilled tradespeople are in high demand in Nunavut, and some contractors are bringing workers from southern Canada into the territory because they are unable to fill jobs locally. Nunavut’s Department of Family Services provides a wage subsidy to employers who hire Nunavummiut workers as registered apprentices. There were 57 businesses, and 156 apprentices signed up for this program in 2024.

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-05-09 Nunavut, NU nunatsiaq.com

The Qulliq Energy Corporation is making improvements to generators at its Iqaluit power plant after a series of outages over the winter. The utility corporation is currently replacing one of its six generators, and will be adding another new generator by this summer.

Other type of event Utilities Added on 2025-05-09 Nunavut, NU nnsl.com

The Peguis First Nation Real Estate Trust has completed construction on a 74-space day care centre in East St. Paul, just northeast of Winnipeg. The projected opening date is still unclear, in part due to funding and legal issues.

Other type of event Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-09 Manitoba cbc.ca

The Government of Manitoba is spending $6.4M on 67 social housing units for people living in homeless encampments in Winnipeg. The units are spread across three locations in the downtown area, to be operated by non-profits Main Street Project, Siloam Mission, and Sunshine House. Onsite staff will provide supports and assist tenants with finding long-term housing.

Other type of event Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-09 Manitoba cbc.ca

Rogers Sugar Inc. has signed a five-year agreement with the Alberta Sugar Beet Growers for the supply of sugar beets to its Taber sugar refining plant, the only sugar beet processing facility in Canada. The new supply contract covers the 2025 to 2029 crops.

Job creation Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting Added on 2025-05-09 Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region, AB globenewswire.com

The Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux de Lanaudière announced that it is cutting 150 positions in various job categories. The layoffs will take effect as of June 6.

Layoff Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-09 Lanaudière Region, QC journaldemontreal.com

Lefebvre Industri-AL is a company from Baie-Comeau specializing in recycling aluminum residue. The company is receiving $7.5M from various partners, including the Government of Quebec, to implement its technology in industries worldwide.

Other type of event Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services Added on 2025-05-09 Côte-Nord Region, QC radio-canada.ca

BMR, a chain of hardware stores, closed its Lefebvre & Benoit location in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu. The majority of employees will be relocated within the company.

Layoff Manufacturing Added on 2025-05-09 Montérégie Region, QC journaldemontreal.com

Boucherie des Praz, a slaughterhouse in Rouyn-Noranda, is ceasing operations one year after being listed for sale

Layoff Manufacturing Added on 2025-05-09 Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region, QC laterre.ca

Toit d’Abord, an organization working to build affordable housing, inaugurated a 12-unit project in Vaudreuil-Dorion. The $5.2M project is being funded by the City, Government of Quebec, and Desjardins. The project will be finished this summer.

Other type of event Real estate and rental and leasing Added on 2025-05-09 Montérégie Region, QC neomedia.com

Changes to Nova Scotia’s environmental assessment process will help speed up its clean energy transition, grow the economy and support sustainable development by creating a more streamlined and clear path for clean energy projects.

Other type of event Utilities Added on 2025-05-09 Nova Scotia novascotia.ca

A new report from Cardus shows that N.B. left millions of dollars in federal daycare funding unspent. The province’s five-year target was 3,400 spaces but has created 791 spaces after two years. Part of the program’s goal is also to improve worker’s pay.

Other type of event Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-09 New Brunswick cardus.ca

The New Brunswick government is looking to redeploy nurses into different parts of the health system in an attempt to address issues with hospital waits and primary care access. No details have been released as to what specialities will be affected.

Other type of event Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-09 New Brunswick cbc.ca

IGA, a supermarket chain, will reopen its store in Berthierville on June 26. The store had been closed since August 10, 2024, due to flooding.

Job creation Retail trade Added on 2025-05-08 Lanaudière Region, QC cfnj.net

The Ville de Mont-Joli is investing $6.2M in repairing Jacques-Cartier Nord Boulevard and Benoit-Quimper Avenue, as well as renewing water mains. Action Progex, a contractor from Sainte-Marie, is carrying out the project.

Other type of event Public administration Added on 2025-05-08 Bas-Saint-Laurent Region, QC journallesoir.ca

Gaïa Épicerie Santé, a sustainable grocery store, opened in Rimouski. The new store created 22 jobs, including 15 full-time positions.

Job creation Retail trade Added on 2025-05-08 Bas-Saint-Laurent Region, QC radio-canada.ca

London's Fanshawe College is eliminating roughly 400 full-time positions through layoffs, removing of vacant positions, and voluntary departures

Layoff Educational services Added on 2025-05-08 London Region, ON cbc.ca

Niagara Chicken opened in Grimsby

Job creation Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-08 Ontario stcatharinesstandard.ca

Mandy’s Gourmet Salads is opening a restaurant in Ottawa this June

Job creation Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-08 Ottawa Region, ON ottawacitizen.com

Paris Baguette, Coco Fresh Tea & Juice, and Momo2Go opened in Mississauga’s Heartland Town Centre

Job creation Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-08 Toronto Region, ON insauga.com

Pharmacy Brands Canada opened the first Value Drug Mart location in Ontario in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent

Job creation Retail trade Added on 2025-05-08 Stratford–Bruce Peninsula Region, ON newswire.ca

The Portland Community Hall and Library opened in Rideau Lakes

Job creation Information and cultural industries Added on 2025-05-08 Ottawa Region, ON recorder.ca

Air Transat added a new direct route between Guyana and Lester B. Pearson International Airport in Mississauga starting in December

Job creation Transportation and warehousing Added on 2025-05-08 Toronto Region, ON insauga.com

Value Village opened a new thrift store in Toronto’s North York neighborhood

Job creation Retail trade Added on 2025-05-08 Toronto Region, ON narcity.com

Google Canada is hiring nearly 30 positions in Toronto

Job creation Added on 2025-05-08 Toronto Region, ON narcity.com

Toronto Metropolitan University broke ground on the new 8-storey, $42M Student Wellbeing Centre in Toronto and is expected to be completed in 2027

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-05-08 Toronto Region, ON healthcaredesignmagazine.com

The Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation has committed over $278K for the next three years to the Telkwa Caribou Road Restoration project. The project supports local caribou herds by reclaiming about 100 km of road which will increase habitat availability in the region.

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-05-08 Nechako Region, BC houston-today.com

Invermere Brewing Co. has announced it will be opening in Invermere on May 16.

Job creation Manufacturing Added on 2025-05-08 Kootenay Region, BC dailyhive.com

The District of Lake Country has announced that construction has begun on upgrades to Swalwell Park. The upgrades include a new playground, an improved splash pad, an outdoor fitness area, shade structure and new pathways. Construction is expected to complete by November 2025.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-08 Thompson–Okanagan Region, BC castanet.net

A new Lytton Chinese History Museum opened on May 3. The museum replaces the previous one that was burned down in the 2021 fires.

Other type of event Information and cultural industries Added on 2025-05-08 Thompson–Okanagan Region, BC ashcroftcachecreekjournal.com

Harrison Hot Springs village council has voted to approve a multi-million-dollar project to upgrade Harrison Lake’s dike to protect the village from future flooding. The project is expected to reach its construction phase later this year or in early 2026, with completion expected sometime in 2027.

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-05-08 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC langleyadvancetimes.com

Space Chicken, a fried chicken spot, has opened in Vancouver.

Other type of event Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-08 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC dailyhive.com

Chez Céline, a French-Canadian restaurant, is opening in Vancouver on May 23.

Other type of event Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-08 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC scoutmagazine.ca

Bigboy’s Chigs To-Go is opening Haliná, a new Filipino restaurant and bar, in Vancouver. The exact opening date has not yet been announced.

Other type of event Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-08 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC dailyhive.com

The First Baptist Church of Vancouver is opening 37 new childcare spaces with $464K from the ChildCareBC New Spaces Fund. The centre is part of a larger restoration and seismic upgrade project for the church.

Job creation Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-08 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC news.gov.bc.ca

WestJet is suspending nine summer routes to the United States due to lower demand among Canadian travellers.

Other type of event Transportation and warehousing Added on 2025-05-08 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC globalnews.ca

The BC government is providing $500,000 to Lheidli T’enneh First Nation for a feasibility study on a new service hub for youth in the region. The study is expected to be complete in 2025 and will determine location, infrastructure needs, and program and service requirements in the region.

Job creation Professional, scientific and technical services Added on 2025-05-08 Cariboo Region, BC news.gov.bc.ca

Two non-profit organizations in Whitehorse have launched initiatives aimed at reducing homelessness. The Safe at Home Society has received $3.45M in federal funding to create a program for youth at risk, and will hire four people to staff it. The Yukon Anti-Poverty Coalition is also developing an action plan, updating a strategy originally developed in 2017.

Job creation Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-08 Yukon Territory, YT cbc.ca

The Town of Hay River is providing $2,500 each to the Hay River Youth Centre and a neighbourhood watch program in alignment with Hay River’s 10-year healthy community strategy. The money will be used to reduce crime through community efforts, and offer youth supports and programming.

Other type of event Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-08 Northwest Territories, NT cbc.ca

The NWT government is accepting funding applications for play-based early learning programs in the territory. Funding for two-year terms is available for organizations to specifically offer family-style or parent and tot-style programs.

Other type of event Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-08 Northwest Territories, NT www.gov.nt.ca

Construction is underway on Uquutaq Society’s new low-barrier shelter in Iqaluit, which is scheduled to open in July 2026. The project will include 44 emergency shelter beds, 13 transitional housing rooms, a warming centre, and a kitchen and dining room to provide meals to clients.

Job creation Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-08 Nunavut, NU cbc.ca

According to the Retail Council of Canada, retail crime in the province is increasing, and now costs retailers approximately $180 million per year in lost revenue.

Other type of event Retail trade Added on 2025-05-08 Saskatchewan, SK ctvnews.ca

According to the Government of Saskatchewan's crop report, 18% of the province's crop has been planted for 2025, ahead of the ten-year average of 12%.

Other type of event Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting Added on 2025-05-08 Saskatchewan, SK discoverestevan.com

According to the Western College of Veterinary Medicine, Saskatchewan is facing a shortage of veterinarians. Several vet clinics have stopped accepting walk-in appointments that are not emergencies due to the shortage.

Other type of event Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-08 Saskatchewan, SK globalnews.ca

The Government of Saskatchewan is providing a $9.7 million increase in funding to support individuals with intellectual disabilities. This funding will cover operating costs for new group homes and enable 215 individuals to access enhanced services, including residential and day programs. Additionally, $1.7 million will be allocated for the construction and development of 10 new group homes.

Job creation Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-08 Saskatchewan, SK saskatchewan.ca

WestJet has suspended three flights from Winnipeg to U.S. destinations due to falling demand. Flights to Los Angeles, Orlando, and Las Vegas will be suspended this summer, while the frequency of flights from Winnipeg to Atlanta will be cut from five per week to two.

Other type of event Transportation and warehousing Added on 2025-05-08 Manitoba cbc.ca

Brokenhead Ojibway Nation is launching a heat pump program, training a dozen of its members for work in pump installation and maintenance. Energy Efficiency Manitoba is providing $1.89M to the project, while the Indigenous-led fund manager Raven Outcomes is contributing $7M. The goal is to install ground source heat pumps in 100 homes over the next two years.

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-05-08 Southeast Region, MB winnipegfreepress.com

The Swan Valley School Division, located in western Manitoba, is laying off 40 educational assistants in June due to the end of school-related funding requests under the federal Jordan’s Principle program. The cuts amount to 28 full-time equivalent positions: 18 permanent employees and 22 term contract staff.

Layoff Educational services Added on 2025-05-08 Southwest Region, MB cbc.ca

The Government of Alberta is providing $1.5M annually to Alberta’s Supporting Psychological Health in First Responders grant program to fund mental health services and research for first responders facing post-traumatic stress injuries. Applications for the 2025-26 intake are open until May 26.

Other type of event Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-08 Alberta, AB alberta.ca

WestJet is suspending U.S. routes from Calgary and Edmonton due to declining travel demand, affecting flights to Fort Lauderdale, Chicago, and Atlanta. The airline cites trade tensions and shifting travel patterns as key factors while expanding domestic and European routes.

Other type of event Transportation and warehousing Added on 2025-05-08 Alberta, AB cbc.ca

Pembina Pipeline Corporation has entered into agreements for a 50 percent interest in the Greenlight Electricity Centre Limited Partnership, which is developing a power generation facility to serve data centre customers. Pembina also secured the sole NGL extraction rights from the Yellowhead Mainline natural gas pipeline and is advancing engineering of an up to 500 million cubic feet per day straddle facility.

Job creation Utilities Added on 2025-05-08 Alberta, AB businesswire.com

Tidewater Midstream and Infrastructure Ltd. is expecting to complete repair and maintenance work at its Plant 3 of the BRC facility by the end of the second quarter of 2025.

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-05-08 Edmonton Region, AB newswire.ca

Cenovus Energy Inc. is planning to complete critical project tie-ins at its Foster Creek site during the turnaround at the facilities in the second quarter of 2025.

Job creation Mining and oil and gas extraction Added on 2025-05-08 Alberta, AB globenewswire.com

Edmonton-based Stantec, a global engineering and design company, has been awarded a contract to lead the design and contract management on the Dundas Bus Rapid Transit Mississauga East Corridor segment. The project has an estimated budget of C$580M, which includes design and construction, land acquisition, and additional regional utility upgrades. Stantec’s Water group will work with water engineering partner CIMA+ on watermain and wastewater main replacement.

Other type of event Professional, scientific and technical services Added on 2025-05-08 Edmonton Region, AB globenewswire.com

Canadian Natural Resources Limited is planning to complete workovers at its commercial scale solvent SAGD pad at Kirby North in Q2 2025 with monitoring to continue in the duration of this year.

Job creation Mining and oil and gas extraction Added on 2025-05-08 Alberta, AB newsfilecorp.com

InPlay Oil Corp. is planning a revised capital program of $53 – $60 million for 2025, a reduction of approximately 30% from earlier estimates due to outstanding production on a recently acquired asset. InPlay plans to drill approximately 5.5 – 7.5t Extended Reach Horizontal Cardium wells over the remainder of the year.

Job creation Mining and oil and gas extraction Added on 2025-05-08 Alberta, AB newswire.ca

Englobe Corporation, a global engineering company, has acquired Calgary-based Higher Ground and its 65 employees at its Calgary headquarters and an office in Fort St. John, BC.

Other type of event Professional, scientific and technical services Added on 2025-05-08 Calgary Region, AB newswire.ca

Zone Agtech, an agricultural centre for research and innovation, launched construction work on its complex in L’Assomption. The project, valued at over $46M, is largely funded by the Government of Quebec. The project is scheduled to be complete by the end of 2026.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-08 Lanaudière Region, QC hebdorivenord.com

The Ville de Saint-Lambert is investing $15.8M in rehabilitating Union Boulevard. A & J.L. Bourgeois, a contractor from Contrecœur, is carrying out the project, which will start shortly and take two years to complete.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-08 Montérégie Region, QC lecourrierdusud.ca

Fabspec, a company that manufactures metal parts in Sorel-Tracy, will close on July 4. As a result, 50 people will be laid off. The current economic context may have influenced this decision.

Layoff Manufacturing Added on 2025-05-08 Montérégie Region, QC les2rives.com

Long & McQuade, a musical instrument retail chain, inaugurated a location in Sorel-Tracy on May 3. The multi-million dollar investment created four jobs.

Other type of event Retail trade Added on 2025-05-08 Montérégie Region, QC les2rives.com

Sephora, a chain of cosmetics stores, has opened a total of three stores in Laval in recent months

Job creation Retail trade Added on 2025-05-08 Laval Region, QC courrierlavalnews.com

adMare BioInnovations, a global leader in life sciences, cut around 40 positions at its innovation centre in Montréal. The job cuts represent half of its workforce.

Layoff Professional, scientific and technical services Added on 2025-05-08 Montréal Region, QC journaldemontreal.com

Groupe Abbatiello, which specializes in franchise restaurants, invested $2.2M in fitting out a building in Lac-Mégantic. The building will include a Pizza Salvatoré, which will open in October, and a Jack le coq rotisserie, which will begin operations in January 2027.

Other type of event Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-08 Estrie Region, QC latribune.ca

Logiflex, a furniture manufacturer headquartered in Sherbrooke, is investing $40M in building a new plant in Sherbrooke

Other type of event Manufacturing Added on 2025-05-08 Estrie Region, QC lesaffaires.com

Uber has operated on the Avalon Peninsula since April 2024 and plans to expand across the rest of Newfoundland and Labrador in the next few weeks just ahead of the summer tourism season.

Job creation Transportation and warehousing Added on 2025-05-08 Newfoundland and Labrador cbc.ca

Rosie’s Burgers will open a Burlington location this June

Job creation Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-07 Ontario cekan.ca

The 9,500-sq.-ft. Iron Cow Public House will open in Hamilton Arena in late 2025

Job creation Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-07 Ontario chch.com

St. Clair College in Windsor suspended 18 programs and is in the process of eliminating 69 positions, including the layoff of 20 support staff

Layoff Educational services Added on 2025-05-07 Windsor-Sarnia Region, ON windsorstar.com

Toronto’s George Brown College will permanently close its English for Academic Purposes program in 2026, with the first faculty layoffs occurring by the end of August of this year

Layoff Educational services Added on 2025-05-07 Toronto Region, ON thestar.com

Broadway Cinemas Tillsonburg Ltd., an independent movie theatre, closed in Tillsonburg

Layoff Information and cultural industries Added on 2025-05-07 London Region, ON norfolkandtillsonburgnews.com

Good Glaze Doughnuts closed in North Bay

Layoff Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-07 Northeast Region, ON baytoday.ca

% Arabica, a Japanese coffee shop, opened a location in Toronto’s Sherway Gardens and will open a location in Mississauga’s Square One Shopping Centre

Job creation Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-07 Toronto Region, ON insauga.com

Construction started on a $1.1M inclusive multi-sport court in Hespeler Optimist Park in Cambridge, with completion expected later this summer

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-05-07 Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region, ON cambridgetoday.ca

Toronto Public Library is hiring multiple positions in May

Job creation Information and cultural industries Added on 2025-05-07 Toronto Region, ON blogto.com

Cornwall Gravel Company Limited has been awarded a $3.6M contract from the SDG Counties, in partnership with North Glengarry, South Dundas, North Dundas, and South Stormont, for road surface renewal

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-05-07 Ottawa Region, ON cornwallseawaynews.com

The Region of Waterloo will receive over $7.9M from the federal and provincial governments to create 411 additional childcare spaces by the end of 2026

Job creation Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-07 Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region, ON regionofwaterloo.ca

Northern Development provided Recon Environmental, an environmental consulting service company for the oil and gas industry, with over $4K through the Competitiveness Consulting Rebate. This funding supported Recon with a market development project that provided the company with training and resources to expand their market for services.

Other type of event Management of Companies and Enterprises Added on 2025-05-07 Northeast Region, BC northerndevelopment.bc.ca

The Glen Vowell Band has increased its vegetable growing operations with over $130K from Northern Development. The funds were used to develop a hydroponic vegetable growing operation under the brand Skeena Fresh. The goal of the system was to increase the community’s food production and support food security. The expansion also create two new jobs in the community.

Job creation Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting Added on 2025-05-07 North Coast Region, BC northerndevelopment.bc.ca

Smith Timber Works has completed their Panel Manufacturing Improvements project in 150 Mile House with $50K from Northern Development. The funds supported the installation of an overhead crane in an indoor manufacturing facility, as well as building and electrical upgrades. Following this work, Smith Timber Works expects to hire more staff by expanding its manufacturing services.

Job creation Manufacturing Added on 2025-05-07 Cariboo Region, BC northerndevelopment.bc.ca

The City of Kelowna has provided $4M to Okanagan College to support the construction of the Don Folk and Family Foundation Recreation and Wellness Centre. The project’s total budget has now reached a total of $18M. Construction of the project began last year and is expected to be complete by fall 2026.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-07 Thompson–Okanagan Region, BC kelownadailycourier.ca

Ban Bu Xian Szechuan Cuisine in Richmond has closed.

Layoff Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-07 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC nomsmagazine.com

Yang’s Dumpling is opening in Richmond. An opening date has not yet been announced.

Job creation Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-07 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC nomsmagazine.com

The City of Coquitlam has announced it will soon be beginning the construction of Burke Mountain Athletic Park. The city spent $19.3M on the earthworks phase of the project and expects to pay about $750K a year to maintain the park. Construction of the project is set to begin in July 2025 and complete in the summer of 2026.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-07 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC tricitiesdispatch.com

The City of Coquitlam has announced the completion of Phase 2 of the Guildford Way Transportation Road Improvements project. The project added additional traffic signals and improved road safety at the Guildford Way and Pinetree Way intersection. Phases 1 and 2 of the project cost a total of over $3.1M.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-07 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC coquitlam.ca

Hannam, a Korean supermarket, is opening a new location in Burnaby. An opening date has not yet been announced.

Job creation Retail trade Added on 2025-05-07 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC dailyhive.com

Giving Gifts, a local independent shop, is opening a new Vancouver store in the Kitsilano area.

Other type of event Retail trade Added on 2025-05-07 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC vancouverisawesome.com

Several companies are hiring staff across British Columbia. Microserve, a Burnaby-based IT support company, is hiring for a dozen jobs in the province including business system analysts, a vice president of sales and a PowerApps developer. Bannister Automotive Group is hiring for nearly two dozen positions and Fresh Prep, a meal kit delivery service, is hiring for several local positions.

Job creation Added on 2025-05-07 British Columbia, BC dailyhive.com

In February, job vacancies in B.C. reached the lowest level since 2017 at 84,700 vacancies. Tariff threats and trade uncertainty have weakened employer hiring sentiment according to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business and the Bank of Canada. In the goods-producing sectors, employment decreased by 4,000, with payroll counts declining in all goods-producing sectors.

Layoff Added on 2025-05-07 British Columbia, BC www.biv.com

The NWT health authority signed a new 10-year contract with ACCESS Air Ambulance. ACCESS is a new joint venture Air Tindi Ltd., Advanced Medical Solutions Inc., Aklak Air Ltd., Det’on Cho Management LP, and Tłı̨chǫ Investment Corporation. About 1,600 air ambulance transports are needed annually. The contract includes offering training and mentoring opportunities.

Job creation Added on 2025-05-07 Northwest Territories, NT nthssa.ca

Milieu Market, a refill centre in Steinbach, is looking to expand its business with a Winnipeg storefront. The market, which focuses on refillable household and personal care products, currently offers curbside delivery in the city but is looking for a more permanent retail location.

Other type of event Retail trade Added on 2025-05-07 Manitoba winnipegfreepress.com

The Píhtikwé Skatepark will be losing its space in Winnipeg’s Portage Place Mall when the building undergoes redevelopment this fall. The skatepark has operated out of the shopping centre for one year. It is launching a fundraiser to assist in the search for a new indoor location.

Other type of event Arts, entertainment and recreation Added on 2025-05-07 Manitoba ctvnews.ca

More than two-thirds of Winnipeg paramedics say they rarely or never feel adequately staffed at work, according to a recent member survey by the Manitoba Government and General Employees Union. In addition to inadequate staffing, paramedics are facing high rates of violence on the job, and 71% of respondents said they have seriously considered quitting in the last year.

Other type of event Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-07 Manitoba cbc.ca

The Town of Claresholm has approved a solar energy project on the roof of the Claresholm Arena. The $513,498 contract was awarded to D-Com Energy Solutions to design, supply and install the solar photovoltaic system. The solar installation has an estimated payback period of 10 years and could realize annual utility savings of $75,387 at the arena.

Job creation Utilities Added on 2025-05-07 Alberta claresholmlocalpress.ca

Athabasca Oil Corporation is planning to continue with its $75M capital program in the second half of 2025. Planned projects include the completion of a 100% working interest three-well pad, drilling and completion of a 30% working interest four-well pad and the construction of a gathering system on operated lands.

Job creation Mining and oil and gas extraction Added on 2025-05-07 Alberta, AB globenewswire.com

Calgary-based Tourmaline Oil Corp., Canada's largest natural gas producer, is planning to drill a total of 364 wells in 2025, including 169 wells in the Alberta Deep Basin, 159 wells in northeast BC, and 36 wells in the Peace River area.

Job creation Mining and oil and gas extraction Added on 2025-05-07 Alberta, AB newswire.ca

The Canada Revenue Agency has stated that 1,300 term employees will not be renewed when their contracts expire on May 16. It is estimated that there will be 125 layoffs in New Brunswick, about 250 in Newfoundland and Labrador, and minimal impact in P.E.I.

Layoff Public administration Added on 2025-05-07 Prince Edward Island, PE cbc.ca

Bell Canada has pulled out of an agreement, known as the Labrador North Wireless Broadband Project, that would have brought high-speed Internet and cell service to over 1,000 households on Labrador’s north coast. The company cited ballooning costs and challenging geography.

Other type of event Other services (except public administration) Added on 2025-05-07 West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region cbc.ca

The Canada Revenue Agency has stated that 1,300 term employees will not be renewed when their contracts expire on May 16. It is estimated that there will be 125 layoffs in New Brunswick, about 250 in Newfoundland and Labrador, and minimal impact in P.E.I.

Layoff Public administration Added on 2025-05-07 Newfoundland and Labrador cbc.ca

NB Power has signed agreements to purchase electricity from four new wind farms set to bring over 450 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy. The utility is also seeking additional renewable energy projects to integrate into New Brunswick’s energy system.

Other type of event Utilities Added on 2025-05-07 New Brunswick thewave.ca

The Canada Revenue Agency has stated that 1,300 term employees will not be renewed when their contracts expire on May 16. It is estimated that there will be 125 layoffs in New Brunswick, about 250 in Newfoundland and Labrador, and minimal impact in P.E.I.

Layoff Public administration Added on 2025-05-07 New Brunswick cbc.ca

Credible Professional Accountable Canadian will host a career fair on May 29 at North York Memorial Community Hall in Toronto

Other type of event Added on 2025-05-07 Toronto Region, ON cpac-canada.ca

Credible Professional Accountable Canadian will host a career fair on May 29 at North York Memorial Community Hall in Toronto

Other type of event Added on 2025-05-07 Toronto Region, ON cpac-canada.ca

Damabois, a manufacturer of wood products, is suspending operations at its Rabotages L’Islet-Nord plant in Saint-Jean-Port-Joli for an indefinite period due to supply issues. As a result, 11 employees were laid off.

Layoff Manufacturing Added on 2025-05-07 Capitale-Nationale Region, QC journaldemontreal.com

The Beer Store will close 11 locations in July across the province

Layoff Retail trade Added on 2025-05-06 Ontario, ON thebeerstore.ca

Alfred Beam Excavating Limited received $2.5M contract from the City of St. Catharines to replace water mains this year

Job creation Utilities Added on 2025-05-06 Ontario niagarafallsreview.ca

Pokey Okey has opened Pokey Okey Shokudo in Vancouver. The new restaurant celebrated its grand opening on May 9.

Other type of event Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-06 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC vancouverisawesome.com

Air Canada has added a new non-stop route from Vancouver International Airport to Huatulco, Mexico. Air Canada also plans to increase the frequency of its flights between Vancouver and Los Cabos during peak periods. A decreased demand for flights to the United States is leading to the changes.

Other type of event Transportation and warehousing Added on 2025-05-06 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC www.biv.com

4 Stones Vegetarian Cuisine in Richmond closed on April 20, 2025. The closure was due to the owners retiring.

Layoff Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-06 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC dailyhive.com

Lao Shan Dong, a Taiwanese restaurant, has opened in Richmond.

Job creation Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-06 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC nomsmagazine.com

Sumo Grill in Vancouver has closed.

Other type of event Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-06 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC nomsmagazine.com

The Government of British Columbia is providing around $50M to 19 small, rural and First Nations communities for the installation of nearly 15K new automated water meters. The meters are expected to reduce water use by up to 30%.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-06 British Columbia, BC news.gov.bc.ca

Modular BC and the Mayors’ Task Force on Standardized Modular Factory-Built Homes have unveiled new designs that will be available for modular home builders to use in their factories across British Columbia. The goal of the program is to support communities to tackle the housing crisis and expand the modular home industry.

Other type of event Manufacturing Added on 2025-05-06 British Columbia, BC campbellrivermirror.com

Vancouver Island University (VIU) submitted proposals for undergraduate and graduate program cuts due to budget shortfalls and reduced international student enrolment. The program cuts may take effect in fall 2025 or 2026, though currently enrolled students in these programs will be supported to finish their education. Additionally, VIU will halve its academic deans by fall 2026.

Other type of event Educational services Added on 2025-05-06 Vancouver Island and Coast Region, BC cheknews.ca

Three new initiatives were implemented in Whitehorse to improve building permitting for builders. The initiatives are a pre-approved design program, e-permitting, and building guides to reduce engineering requirements on some project. The city is accepting model designs that may be pre-approved, allowing the same designs to be repeated on multiple lots.

Other type of event Professional, scientific and technical services Added on 2025-05-06 Yukon Territory, YT yukon-news.com

The NWT government announced it will establish a temporary transitional housing facility near the Yellowknife Airport. The 25-room facility will be operated within a three-year lease, during which the territorial government aims to establish permanent transitional housing options. The initiative will include life skills programming, housing transition supports, and case management.

Job creation Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-06 Northwest Territories, NT www.gov.nt.ca

The Nunavut government's new $59.4M long-term care facility in Rankin Inlet will open for elders on May 26. The facility is slated to employ 40 to 50 full-time staff. The Nunavut government plans to open two more long-term care facilities in Cambridge Bay and Iqaluit by 2030.

Job creation Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-06 Nunavut, NU nunatsiaq.com

Whitecap Resources Inc. and Veren Inc., two Calgary-based oil and gas companies, are set to merge this month through a $15B deal. The combined company will be the second-largest oil producer in Saskatchewan. There will be layoffs in the organization once the companies are combined.

Layoff Mining and oil and gas extraction Added on 2025-05-06 Saskatchewan, SK cbc.ca

A new non-profit educational facility, Skills Shop North, opened late last year in Thompson. The organization provides free workshops in trades such as woodworking and welding, both for hobbyists and potential entrepreneurs looking to start businesses.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-06 North Region, MB cbc.ca

The P.E.I. Midwives Association says that a midwife clinic is being planned for Summerside, to better serve people in western P.E.I. The Island was the last province or territory to regulate midwives and opened its first clinic in Charlottettown a year ago.

Other type of event Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-06 Prince Edward Island, PE cbc.ca

The Charlottetown Airport is expecting a strong summer, with a growing number of flights as airlines redeploy planes away from the U.S. The airport expects passenger traffic to climb and will see additional flights from Flair and Porter this summer.

Other type of event Transportation and warehousing Added on 2025-05-06 Prince Edward Island, PE cbc.ca

The Lobster Fishers of P.E.I. Marketing Board state that fishers should be getting more than the current price of $6 to $7 per pound. The board wants to create more capacity to hold live lobsters on P.E.I. and sell later in the season when prices improve.

Other type of event Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting Added on 2025-05-06 Prince Edward Island, PE cbc.ca

The N.S. Government has outlined priority areas for research funding in the province into three categories: natural resources, climate change and clean energy; life sciences and health sciences; and construction and transportation.

Other type of event Professional, scientific and technical services Added on 2025-05-06 Nova Scotia cbc.ca

Several new proposals for 4-year integrated degrees in education at universities across Nova Scotia would produce teachers equivalent to a B.Ed. combined with undergraduate studies and help boost supply to address shortages. Counsellors, behavioural specialists, school psychologists and speech language pathologists are also experiencing shortages.

Other type of event Educational services Added on 2025-05-06 Nova Scotia cbc.ca

Avril, a supermarket chain, is investing $10M in establishing a new Gatineau location that will include a grocery store and a bistro that will seat 130 guests. The project is scheduled to be complete in September 2026.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-06 Outaouais Region, QC portailconstructo.com

Complexe Desjardins, a shopping centre in downtown Montréal, is investing $23M in renovations. The project will be ongoing until the fall of 2026.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-06 Montréal Region, QC lapresse.ca

Meyer Distributing, an automotive parts marketer and distributor, recently opened a new location in Winnipeg.

Job creation Transportation and warehousing Added on 2025-05-06 Manitoba performanceracing.com

Manitoba's health care organization, Shared Health, has launched a new rural community paramedicine program. The first two sites are in Brandon and Selkirk, with more to be added in the future. The program has hired four community paramedics, who are trained to treat patients at home and other non-hospital settings.

Job creation Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-06 Manitoba sharedhealthmb.ca

Manitoba's health care organization, Shared Health, has launched a new rural community paramedicine program. The first two sites are in Brandon and Selkirk, with more to be added in the future. The program has hired four community paramedics, who are trained to treat patients at home and other non-hospital settings.

Job creation Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-06 Southwest Region, MB sharedhealthmb.ca

The Matawa First Nations Management, Nokiiwin Tribal Council, Inc. and Thunder Bay Counselling will receive $2.9M over the next three years from the provincial government to address gender-based violence in Thunder Bay

Job creation Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-05 Northwest Region, ON snnewswatch.com

Construction is beginning in May on two new housing sites in Victoria which will add nearly 300 new homes when complete. The Pandora Avenue and Discovery Street developments received nearly $100M from the Government of British Columbia and will offer affordable rental and supportive housing. Construction is set to finish in 2027 and 2029 respectively.

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-05-05 Vancouver Island and Coast Region, BC vicnews.com

Imperial Oil requested to delay a regulatory assessment until the end of 2025, pushing its Line 490 repair project in Norman Wells to 2027. Imperial expects the next viable period for construction to be in 2027 with the assessment delay, resulting in a large portion of the oil field closed.

Other type of event Mining and oil and gas extraction Added on 2025-05-05 Northwest Territories, NT cabinradio.ca

Chantier Naval Forillon, a shipbuilder in Gaspé, received a contract to build a tugboat. The project will help to maintain around 15 jobs, and it is scheduled to be delivered in October 2025.

Other type of event Manufacturing Added on 2025-05-05 Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region, QC cieufm.com

Workers at Gathering Place in St. John’s, represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees, have ratified their first collective agreement. The agreement includes improved wages, increased overtime pay, better bereavement and personal leave options, and improved worker rights around workplace safety.

Other type of event Public administration Added on 2025-05-05 Avalon Peninsula Region, NL vocm.com

Mrs. Dunster’s bakery in Sussex will close its doors from May 9 to May 25, while it goes through renovations. A new 20-foot donut fryer will be installed, which will increase production by 25% and the bakery will undergo other upgrades.

Other type of event Manufacturing Added on 2025-05-05 Moncton–Richibucto Region, NB thewave.ca

Everest Tandoori Kitchen, an Indian restaurant, closed its Hamilton location

Layoff Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-05 Ontario cekan.ca

Metro opened a grocery store in Barrie

Job creation Retail trade Added on 2025-05-05 Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region, ON bradfordtoday.ca

Everest Tandoori Kitchen, an Indian restaurant, closed its Hamilton location

Layoff Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-05 Ontario cekan.ca

Metro opened a grocery store in Barrie

Job creation Retail trade Added on 2025-05-05 Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region, ON bradfordtoday.ca

The Government of Quebec will invest nearly $206M in the next two years in rehabilitating the road network in Centre-du-Québec

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-05 Centre-du-Québec Region, QC radio-canada.ca

The Ville de Rimouski awarded a $5.4M contract, which includes $3.2M from the Government of Quebec, to local contractor Excavations Léon Chouinard et Fils. The project to reconstruct De la Cathédrale Avenue is scheduled to be complete in October 2025.

Other type of event Public administration Added on 2025-05-05 Bas-Saint-Laurent Region, QC journallesoir.ca

The Résidence des Cantons unis de Stoneham-et-Tewkesbury began construction on a 35-unit building for seniors. The $17M project, which includes $8.5M in funding from the Government of Quebec, should be complete in the summer of 2026.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-05 Capitale-Nationale Region, QC lesoleil.com

The Municipalité de La Doré is receiving over $5.4M from the Government of Quebec to build a community centre. The $6M project received increased funding thanks to the use of wood in its construction.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-05 Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region, QC lequotidien.com

Habitations Maska, an organization that promotes social housing, started construction on Place Dessaulles in collaboration with the Government of Quebec and the Ville de Saint-Hyacinthe. The project is valued at $17.2M, and it will include 62 units.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-05 Montérégie Region, QC lelezard.com

The Government of Quebec is investing $60M throughout 2025 in fighting the spruce budworm outbreak. Among others, the North Shore, Mauricie, and Lanaudière regions are targeted for spraying.

Other type of event Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting Added on 2025-05-05 Quebec, QC lenord-cotier.com

The Ville de Sherbrooke received $13M in funding from the Government of Quebec to rehabilitate underground drinking water, stormwater, and wastewater infrastructure. The City has planned projects throughout the year on 10 streets.

Other type of event Public administration Added on 2025-05-05 Estrie Region, QC sherbrookerecord.com

Iwot Studios, a video game development studio, has established itself in Montréal. The studio plans to hire 200 to 300 people.

Job creation Information and cultural industries Added on 2025-05-05 Montréal Region, QC venturebeat.com

Cavalia, an entertainment company headquartered in Montréal, declared bankruptcy

Layoff Arts, entertainment and recreation Added on 2025-05-05 Montréal Region, QC ctvnews.ca

Adfast is a manufacturer of adhesives, sealants, and insulating foams used in construction. The manufacturer is looking to fill positions at its plant in Montréal to increase its team of over 160 employees

Job creation Manufacturing Added on 2025-05-05 Montréal Region, QC lapresse.ca

According to Statistics Canada’s initial estimates, gross domestic product (GDP) declined by 1.1% in the Northwest Territories in 2024. The decrease was primarily driven by declining production in the oil and gas and diamond mining industries. Since 2021, goods production has been decreasing while services production is increasing.

Other type of event Mining and oil and gas extraction Added on 2025-05-05 Northwest Territories, NT cabinradio.ca

Tumbler Ridge Outdoor Recreation Association received a $5,000 grant from the Outdoor Recreation Council of BC to provide first aid and chainsaw safety training. The funding is part of the 2025 Outdoor Recreation Fund of BC, providing grants for 32 projects across the province.

Job creation Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-05 Northeast Region, BC energeticcity.ca

ChildCareBC provided over $3M for the City of Duncan to build a new childcare centre. The centre will include 12 spaces for infants and toddlers, and 24 spaces for children aged three to five. Together, Parkside Academy Child Care Society and the City of Duncan will operate the childcare centre. Construction may begin after engineering designs and addressing servicing issues are completed, though no date is yet available.

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-05-05 Vancouver Island and Coast Region, BC cowichanvalleycitizen.com

Creative BC is providing 10 British Columbia motion picture production companies a total of $500K through its Slate Development Program. These funds will help companies grow their businesses to meet the domestic industry’s needs.

Job creation Arts, entertainment and recreation Added on 2025-05-05 British Columbia, BC creativebc.com

The Government of British Columbia is partnering with BC Hydro to launch a new energy action plan. The plan will support climate action and economic growth while strengthening energy security. The province is also launching a call for up to 5K gigawatt hours of energy, providing over $12M to the B.C. Innovative Clean Energy fund, and seeking expressions of interest in several energy projects.

Job creation Added on 2025-05-05 British Columbia, BC news.gov.bc.ca

Nablus Shawarma and Grill has opened in Vancouver.

Other type of event Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-05 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC vancouverisawesome.com

London Drugs has opened a new 20K sq. ft. store in Burnaby. The store replaces their location at Brentwood’s Interior Centre.

Other type of event Retail trade Added on 2025-05-05 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC dailyhive.com

General Fusion, a Richmond-based start up, is laying off staff and scaling back its operations while it searches for additional funding after facing financing constraints. The company needs to raise about US$125M to fulfil its goals. According to the company, political and financial instability has led to the decision.

Layoff Professional, scientific and technical services Added on 2025-05-05 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC betakit.com

Bagel Day, an Asian-inspired bagel shop located in Vancouver, has announced it is closing on May 31.

Other type of event Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-05 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC dailyhive.com

The Town of Milton is investing $49.78M to improve road infrastructure this year

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-05-04 Ontario insidehalton.com

The Town of Milton is investing $49.78M to improve road infrastructure this year

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-05-04 Ontario insidehalton.com

Centre Le Phare is a mental health support organization that inaugurated L’Ancrage, a 17-unit residence for homeless people with psychiatric disabilities in Saguenay. The project required $3M in funding.

Other type of event Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-04 Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region, QC radio-canada.ca

Vital Metals will release a scoping study on its Nechalacho mine site to be released in the second quarter of 2025. The study is investigating the size and scalability potential, as well as the possibility to mine niobium. Vital Metals stated demand for niobium has increased, as the critical mineral is used in aeronautic, electronic and battery technologies.

Other type of event Mining and oil and gas extraction Added on 2025-05-04 Northwest Territories, NT cabinradio.ca

Manitoba Housing aims to develop a social services hub in downtown Brandon, located in a now-vacant seniors’ centre. The hub would bring multiple agencies together under one roof, but some local businesses are concerned that concentrating these services downtown could hinder revitalization efforts.

Other type of event Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-04 Southwest Region, MB cbc.ca

Vitreo Minerals is proposing a $300M silica sand mine north of Prince George. The proposal includes a mine, quarry, and a finishing plant and about 150 ongoing jobs. The proposal is aimed at providing a Canadian source for sand amid trade uncertainties with the U.S.

Other type of event Mining and oil and gas extraction Added on 2025-05-04 Nechako Region, BC cbc.ca

A new Canadian Tire store is expected to open in Kelowna in early October 2025.

Job creation Retail trade Added on 2025-05-04 Thompson–Okanagan Region, BC kelownanow.com

Jinmi is opening a new restaurant on Cambie Street on June 5. They will also rebrand their West End location to Jinmi JUGA, a Korean pub concept.

Other type of event Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-04 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC nomsmagazine.com

Cambrian College received over $262K from the provincial government to establish a mineral processing and battery material recycling space

Other type of event Educational services Added on 2025-05-03 Northeast Region, ON nohfc.ca

New/Coming Soon Business Openings: Bedford Beer Garden (Bedford), The Bao Journey (Shubie Park-Dartmouth), The Silk Route (Halifax), Heartwood vegeterian restaurant (Halifax), and The Teapothecary (Halifax); Closures: PzzzCo (West Bedford).

Other type of event Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-03 Halifax Region, NS retales.ca

The Hamilton Urban Precinct Entertainment Group and Carmen’s Group began a $10M renovation project on Hamilton Convention Centre, expected to be completed by December

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-05-03 Ontario thespec.com

Construction began on the South Bowmanville Recreation Centre in Clarington, with phase one of the facility expected to open in 2026

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-05-03 Toronto Region, ON durhamregion.com

The Hamilton Urban Precinct Entertainment Group and Carmen’s Group began a $10M renovation project on Hamilton Convention Centre, expected to be completed by December

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-05-03 Ontario thespec.com

Construction began on the South Bowmanville Recreation Centre in Clarington, with phase one of the facility expected to open in 2026

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-05-03 Toronto Region, ON durhamregion.com

Hay River and Norman Wells are receiving grants from the Trans Canada Trail's Trail Care program for trail maintenance in 2025. The funding will go towards clearing litter and debris on a Hay River trail and annual clean-up in Norman Wells.

Job creation Public administration Added on 2025-05-03 Northwest Territories, NT cabinradio.ca

The Yellowknives Dene First Nation issued a request for proposals for consultants to conduct a feasibility study by the end of 2025 for a community gas station. The First Nation is also hiring a consultant on a labour market inventory survey to identify opportunities to boost employment, skills, and economic development.

Job creation Professional, scientific and technical services Added on 2025-05-03 Northwest Territories, NT cabinradio.ca

In the last five years, Manitoba’s film and television industry has supported more than 11,000 full-time jobs and contributed over $800M to the province’s GDP. The sector’s growth is at least partly due to provincial tax credits that cover up to 65% of labour costs or offer rebates on up to 30% of production expenses.

Other type of event Information and cultural industries Added on 2025-05-03 Manitoba, MB winnipegsun.com

The Government of BC is providing $50,000 to the Gitanmaax First Nation for implementation of an Intervention Circle. The initiative includes collaboration between service providers in public safety, health and social services to provide culturally appropriate supports and prevent incarceration of Indigenous peoples.

Job creation Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-03 North Coast Region, BC news.gov.bc.ca

The B.C. government is providing almost $100M to build 295 new homes through two developments in Victoria. Construction for a 21-storey building is expected to start soon and finish by spring 2029. Meanwhile, construction for an eight-storey building is slated to begin in May and finish in mid-2027.

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-05-03 Vancouver Island and Coast Region, BC news.gov.bc.ca

The new Community Dialysis Unit has begun operating in the Vernon Square Mall on May 5. The unit can provide over 14K treatments each year. The unit and renovating the space cost a total of $5.1M, with BC Renal contributing $4.1M towards that cost.

Other type of event Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-03 Thompson–Okanagan Region, BC vernonmorningstar.com

Progression Bouldering, a bouldering gym and café, opened in March 2025 in Vancouver.

Other type of event Added on 2025-05-03 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC nomsmagazine.com

Poitras Meubles et Design, a furniture store, invested over $7M in its new premises in Rivière-du-Loup. The building includes a retail area, its headquarters, and warehouse.

Other type of event Retail trade Added on 2025-05-02 Bas-Saint-Laurent Region, QC infodimanche.com

The City of Yellowknife opened its new $70M Aquatic Centre on May 5. The centre employs about 30 lifeguards, 10 lifeguard instructors, seven maintenance workers, and one maintenance supervisor. The centre requires one lifeguard per 35 people, and the centre's maximum capacity is 600 people,

Job creation Arts, entertainment and recreation Added on 2025-05-02 Northwest Territories, NT nnsl.com

The Salon de jeux de Trois-Rivières, an entertainment venue, will open gaming tables. The venue will have around 30 croupier positions to fill.

Job creation Arts, entertainment and recreation Added on 2025-05-02 Mauricie Region, QC radio-canada.ca

The ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durable du Québec announced an investment of more than $300M over the next two years in improving roads in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-02 Bas-Saint-Laurent Region, QC journallesoir.ca

New York-based airline, JetBlue, is pausing its plans for a daily seasonal flight between Halifax and Boston that it had announced in January, due to a lack of demand. Meanwhile, Halifax Stanfield International Airport reported a 55% increase in passengers between the airport and the U.S. in the first quarter of 2025 compared to 2024.

Other type of event Transportation and warehousing Added on 2025-05-02 Halifax Region, NS cbc.ca

Equinor has set a new target of 2031 for first oil from the Bay du Nord offshore project off the coast of St. John’s. Stalled since May 2023, Equinor is currently aiming for a phased approach leading to further engineering and planning work. It hopes to initially launch production in the two most promising fields: Bay du Nord and Cambriol.

Other type of event Mining and oil and gas extraction Added on 2025-05-02 Avalon Peninsula Region, NL cbc.ca

General Motors of Canada will eliminate a shift at its assembly plant in Oshawa starting this fall, affecting approximately 700 workers

Layoff Manufacturing Added on 2025-05-02 Toronto Region, ON cbc.ca

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts opened a 4,600-sq.-ft. location in Hamilton, creating multiple jobs

Job creation Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-02 Ontario chch.com

The University of Toronto is hiring for multiple positions at its downtown Toronto, Mississauga, and Scarborough campuses

Job creation Added on 2025-05-02 Toronto Region, ON narcity.com

The City of Burlington is investing $1.75M towards six community centre repair and renewal projects in 2025

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-05-02 Ontario insidehalton.com

The $10.9M Cooper Street reconstruction project in Cambridge is underway, with completion expected in two years

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-05-02 Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region, ON cambridgetoday.ca

General Motors of Canada will eliminate a shift at its assembly plant in Oshawa starting this fall, affecting approximately 700 workers

Layoff Manufacturing Added on 2025-05-02 Toronto Region, ON cbc.ca

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts opened a 4,600-sq.-ft. location in Hamilton, creating multiple jobs

Job creation Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-02 Ontario chch.com

The University of Toronto is hiring for multiple positions at its downtown Toronto, Mississauga, and Scarborough campuses

Job creation Added on 2025-05-02 Toronto Region, ON narcity.com

The City of Burlington is investing $1.75M towards six community centre repair and renewal projects in 2025

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-05-02 Ontario insidehalton.com

The $10.9M Cooper Street reconstruction project in Cambridge is underway, with completion expected in two years

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-05-02 Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region, ON cambridgetoday.ca

IDA Développement, a real estate developer, launched construction on the Oterra Nicolet project, which includes four buildings totalling 177 rental condo units, at a cost of $50M in Nicolet. The end of the first phase, which includes two buildings, is scheduled for the summer of 2026.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-02 Centre-du-Québec Region, QC radio-canada.ca

Lion Electric, an electric school bus manufacturer, laid off around 150 out of the 160 employees who worked there. The employer explained that this decision is because of the Government of Quebec’s refusal to reinvest in the company.

Layoff Manufacturing Added on 2025-05-02 Québec lapresse.ca

Air Transat, a tour operator and airline, laid off 25 employees at its contact centre in Montréal after implementing technological tools

Layoff Transportation and warehousing Added on 2025-05-02 Montréal Region, QC journaldemontreal.com

The Centre de services scolaire de la Pointe-de-l’Île is investing around $42M in renovating and expanding École primaire François-La Bernarde in Montréal. Lavacon, a construction contractor, will carry out the project over the next three years.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-02 Montréal Region, QC portailconstructo.com

The Manitoba First Nations Police Service is moving from Portage la Prairie to a larger headquarters in Brandon, beginning October 2025. It currently serves 10 First Nations communities, with plans to add two more in the coming months. The service has hired six new support staff in the past year-and-a-half, and will need to add more as its coverage area expands.

Job creation Public administration Added on 2025-05-02 Southwest Region, MB brandonsun.com

The City of Winnipeg is planning to open a new library branch in the Garden City Shopping Centre, located in the city’s northwest. The project still needs to be approved by City Council, but is scheduled to open in fall of 2026.

Job creation Information and cultural industries Added on 2025-05-02 Manitoba winnipegfreepress.com

Structube, a Quebec-based furniture and housewares chain, has opened a new location in southwest Winnipeg. The new 60,000-sq. ft. megastore is four times the size of the previous space, and employs 14 staff. The store will need to hire a few more sales and customer service due to the expansion.

Job creation Retail trade Added on 2025-05-02 Manitoba winnipegfreepress.com

Artemis Gold’s Blackwater Mine has begun commercial production three months after starting milling operations. Commercial production will continue until December 31, 2025. Artemis aims to move forward on its proposed expansion to increase production.

Other type of event Mining and oil and gas extraction Added on 2025-05-02 Cariboo Region, BC artemisgoldinc.com

The District of Oak Bay awarded an $1,041,057 contract to Shape Architecture to design upgrades for Carnarvon Park, with designs ready by summer 2026. Upgrades include a dog park, upgraded concessions, new racket sport and basketball courts, electric vehicle charging stations, and a playground. Oak Bay plans to execute the upgrades over six years.

Job creation Added on 2025-05-02 Vancouver Island and Coast Region, BC vicnews.com

Okanagan College has launched the ACTION Project website to support the recruitment and retention of apprentices in the skilled trades. The platform aims to connect female and gender-diverse apprentices in the trades with supports and opportunities.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-02 Thompson–Okanagan Region, BC castanet.net

Construction at BC Ferries’ Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal is scheduled for this fall. The project will include deconstruction of the concrete holding area and relocation of the control tower. While the work is ongoing, the terminal’s vehicle capacity will be reduced by about 25%. The total cost of the renewal project is expected to be in the hundreds of millions of dollars.

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-05-02 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC todayinbc.com

Mercado Panadería, a Mexican-style café, has opened in East Vancouver.

Other type of event Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-02 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC nomsmagazine.com

Ambiance Bois is a company specializing in manufacturing and installing wooden structures with around 10 employees. The company is investing $5M in building a plant in Trois-Rivières, and it will purchase a $1.5M machine, which will create new jobs.

Job creation Manufacturing Added on 2025-05-01 Mauricie Region, QC lenouvelliste.ca

ALSTOM Transport Canada Inc., a rail coach manufacturing plant in Thunder Bay, will lay off over 200 workers in stages between May and August

Layoff Manufacturing Added on 2025-05-01 Northwest Region, ON northernontariobusiness.com

Smiths Falls Rural FASD and Carleton Place Canoe Club received an investment of over $700K over three years from the provincial government to expand their services

Job creation Added on 2025-05-01 Ottawa Region, ON johnjordanmpp.ca

Value Village opened a new thrift store in Brampton and employed nearly 60 workers

Job creation Retail trade Added on 2025-05-01 Toronto Region, ON bramptonguardian.com

Grey County is starting seven road construction projects, totaling nearly $14M, all of which are scheduled to be completed by October

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-05-01 Stratford–Bruce Peninsula Region, ON grey.ca

Construction is underway for the $36M, 59-unit supportive housing project in Toronto’s Willowdale, funded by the federal and municipal government, which is expected to be completed by early 2026

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-05-01 Toronto Region, ON thestar.com

JR Certus Construction Co. Ltd. broke ground on a 192-bed, 150,000-sq.-ft. Muslim Welfare Centre of Toronto Long-Term Care Home in Courtice, which is expected to open in fall 2027

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-05-01 Toronto Region, ON ontarioconstructionnews.com

ALSTOM Transport Canada Inc., a rail coach manufacturing plant in Thunder Bay, will lay off over 200 workers in stages between May and August

Layoff Manufacturing Added on 2025-05-01 Northwest Region, ON northernontariobusiness.com

Smiths Falls Rural FASD and Carleton Place Canoe Club received an investment of over $700K over three years from the provincial government to expand their services

Job creation Added on 2025-05-01 Ottawa Region, ON johnjordanmpp.ca

Value Village opened a new thrift store in Brampton and employed nearly 60 workers

Job creation Retail trade Added on 2025-05-01 Toronto Region, ON bramptonguardian.com

Grey County is starting seven road construction projects, totaling nearly $14M, all of which are scheduled to be completed by October

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-05-01 Stratford–Bruce Peninsula Region, ON grey.ca

Construction is underway for the $36M, 59-unit supportive housing project in Toronto’s Willowdale, funded by the federal and municipal government, which is expected to be completed by early 2026

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-05-01 Toronto Region, ON thestar.com

JR Certus Construction Co. Ltd. broke ground on a 192-bed, 150,000-sq.-ft. Muslim Welfare Centre of Toronto Long-Term Care Home in Courtice, which is expected to open in fall 2027

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-05-01 Toronto Region, ON ontarioconstructionnews.com

ROSEFELLOW, a real estate developer, is investing $200M in constructing industrial buildings in Laval. The project will be underway from the fall of 2025 until the end of 2026 at the latest.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-01 Laval Region, QC renx.ca

The Early Learning and Childcare Act has received royal assent, but will not take effect until a later date. The new legislation updates standards for childcare in the territory, including a pay scale for childcare workers. The Government of Yukon will consult with stakeholders to develop a regulatory framework that meets the needs of the industry.

Other type of event Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-01 Yukon Territory, YT yukon.ca

Home Base Yellowknife has taken over the contract to operate Yellowknife's Street Outreach program. The organization is expanding its Line Drive youth outreach program, offering safe rides and a sobering site to youth, and will operate Street Outreach 17 hours a day.

Job creation Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-01 Northwest Territories, NT cabinradio.ca

Habitat for Humanity marked the ground-breaking for a four-unit housing project, its largest in the Northwest Territories. The organization will build two modular duplexes in Yellowknife on land donated from Housing N.W.T. The homes will be kept affordable for prospective homeowners, who must commit to completing 500 community service hours.

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-05-01 Northwest Territories, NT cbc.ca

The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council has awarded the Aurora Research Institute's STEM outreach program grants worth $565,000. The grants will be used to expand the program, which offers opportunities for youth in the North to learn about science, technology, math and engineering.

Job creation Educational services Added on 2025-05-01 Northwest Territories, NT cabinradio.ca

The Manitoba government has hired a team to develop strategies for cutting wait times in hospital emergency rooms. Possible changes include expanding home care for outpatient IV treatments and integrating virtual emergency care into the province’s health information phone line.

Job creation Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-01 Manitoba, MB cbc.ca

Winnipeg’s Downtown Community Safety Partnership (DCSP) is hiring eight staff for a new unit focused on health and social services for Indigenous women and girls. The DCSP is a collaboration between the City of Winnipeg, Downtown Winnipeg BIZ, True North Sports and Entertainment, and the city’s police and fire paramedic services.

Job creation Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-01 Manitoba cbc.ca

A new TV series, “American Hostage,” is scheduled to begin production in Winnipeg in the fall of 2025.

Other type of event Information and cultural industries Added on 2025-05-01 Manitoba ctvnews.ca

The Government of Manitoba is providing about $962M in relief for businesses impacted by tariffs from China and the United States. This includes $122M in rebates from the Workplace Compensation Board and approximately $840M in tax measures, such as deferred payments of the retail sales tax and health and post-secondary education tax levy.

Other type of event Added on 2025-05-01 Manitoba, MB news.gov.mb.ca

Manitoba’s physician regulator is changing its processes to make it easier for American-certified doctors to become licensed in the province. The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba says several Canadian provinces are loosening criteria and Manitoba needs to follow suit to remain competitive.

Other type of event Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-05-01 Manitoba, MB winnipegfreepress.com

Smithers Art Gallery opened its first artist residency with funding from the BC Arts Council. The two-week residency includes funds for accommodation and a caregiver if necessary. The art gallery is accepting applications submitted before May 15th.

Job creation Arts, entertainment and recreation Added on 2025-05-01 Nechako Region, BC mybulkleylakesnow.com

186 Energy is moving forward with a feasibility study for its proposed wind energy project near Burns Lake. Development for the project depends on the feasibility study, permitting, and consultation with the public and affect First Nations.

Other type of event Utilities Added on 2025-05-01 Nechako Region, BC ominecaexpress.com

The City of Trail council is progressing with its Five-Year Financial Plan. The plan includes $17M for major capital projects in 2025, such as renovation and upgrade projects at the Trail Memorial Centre and Cominco Arena, derelict property demolition and remediation, construction for the Unicorn Daycare facility, sewer system repairs, water system upgrades and others.

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-05-01 Kootenay Region, BC trailtimes.ca

Scale Institute is hosting the Connect Money Impact event on May 8 for entrepreneurs, investors, community leaders and others to foster collaboration on local issues. The event is intended to connect projects with investment and resources.

Other type of event Added on 2025-05-01 Vancouver Island and Coast Region, BC campbellrivermirror.com

Cowichan Green Community’s (CGC) new food processing facility is nearly finished, with completion slated for this fall. CGC received $800,000 from the provincial government in 2019 to build the facility, but CGC aims to raise over $1M over the next six months for the facility.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-01 Vancouver Island and Coast Region, BC cowichanvalleycitizen.com

Glacier Media announced a new media division, Lodestar Media, which is now the parent company for several community print newspapers on the coast. Part of Lodestar Media is Lodestar Digital, which will help businesses with web design, sponsored content, social media and other services.

Other type of event Information and cultural industries Added on 2025-05-01 Vancouver Island and Coast Region, BC prpeak.com

The Government of British Columbia is providing nearly $3M to 33 organizations across the province to fight against invasive plants. These funds will support collaborative programs to manage invasive species.

Job creation Added on 2025-05-01 British Columbia, BC news.gov.bc.ca

Millar Western, a forest products company, is implementing temporary curtailments at its Quesnel River Pulp mill in British Columbia. Approximately 90 workers in Quesnel will be impacted. The company cites weakened market demand and pressure from U.S. tariffs, as well as tariffs from China, as key reasons for the decision. The company hopes to return to normal operations by July 2.

Layoff Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting Added on 2025-05-01 Cariboo Region, BC mycariboonow.com

Cedar Valley Holdings, a Valemount-based mill, has announced it will be shutting down its operations at the end of June. As a result of the closure 14 employees will be laid off. According to the mill’s owner, U.S. tariffs were not a factor in the closure.

Layoff Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting Added on 2025-05-01 Cariboo Region, BC pentictonherald.ca

Vitalis Extraction Technology, a Kelowna-based equipment manufacturer, has opened a new 25K sq. ft. facility expansion. The expansion will allow the company to meet the growing demand for its chillers, heat pumps and refrigeration systems. The new facility will add 70 new jobs to the community.

Job creation Manufacturing Added on 2025-05-01 Thompson–Okanagan Region, BC todayinbc.com

Little Pisces, a Coquitlam-based taiyaki and ice cream shop, opened a Richmond location on May 3.

Other type of event Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-01 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC nomsmagazine.com

Chocolats Favoris, a soft serve ice cream and chocolate shop, opened a Vancouver location on May 3. The company plans to open additional locations in British Columbia later this year.

Other type of event Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-01 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC dailyhive.com

Mama’s Diner, a Richmond-based Korean comfort food restaurant, closed on April 27.

Other type of event Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-05-01 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC dailyhive.com

Surrey council has approved two new cannabis stores in North Surrey and Cloverdale.

Other type of event Retail trade Added on 2025-05-01 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC langleyadvancetimes.com

The Outdoor Recreation Council of BC has provided $10K to the Osoyoos Desert Centre for accessibility upgrades. These funds come from the nearly $255K Outdoor Recreation Fund that is supporting 32 recreation projects this year.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-05-01 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC castanet.net

Woodfire LNG is looking to add a second floating workers accommodation to its site in Squamish to accommodate more workers. If approved, the accommodations would have space for 900 more tradespeople and would speed up the construction of the Liquefied Natural Gas export facility. The facility is currently expected to be completed by 2027.

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-05-01 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC www.biv.com

The agriculture industry in B.C. is facing uncertainty caused by the U.S. tariffs, according to the BC Agriculture Council. Agriculture industries are shifting to focus on other markets. In 2024, B.C. exported around $3.6B of agricultural food products, excluding fish, to the U.S. Easing interprovincial trade barriers may mitigate tariff impacts.

Other type of event Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting Added on 2025-04-30 British Columbia, BC castanet.net

The Rivière-du-Loup—Témiscouata electoral district is receiving over $3.8M from the Government of Quebec through the Programme de transfert pour les infrastructures d’eau et collectives du Québec to support its municipalities

Other type of event Public administration Added on 2025-04-30 Bas-Saint-Laurent Region, QC infodimanche.com

The provincial government is investing $605K towards 13 festivals and events in Hamilton

Job creation Added on 2025-04-30 Ontario cbc.ca

Hospice Niagara’s Wilson House is undertaking a $500K construction project for two therapeutic gardens, which is underway and scheduled to open in late 2026

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-04-30 Ontario niagarathisweek.com

Habitat for Humanity Niagara will start construction on six affordable townhouses in Welland this summer

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-04-30 Ontario wellandtribune.ca

The provincial government is investing $605K towards 13 festivals and events in Hamilton

Job creation Added on 2025-04-30 Ontario cbc.ca

Hospice Niagara’s Wilson House is undertaking a $500K construction project for two therapeutic gardens, which is underway and scheduled to open in late 2026

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-04-30 Ontario niagarathisweek.com

Habitat for Humanity Niagara will start construction on six affordable townhouses in Welland this summer

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-04-30 Ontario wellandtribune.ca

The Municipalité de Saint-Simon-de-Rimouski received over $2.3M from the Government of Quebec to build a fire station and municipal offices. Kamco Construction from La Pocatière will manage the project, which is scheduled to start in the spring of 2025.

Other type of event Public administration Added on 2025-04-30 Bas-Saint-Laurent Region, QC portailconstructo.com

A clinic has opened in Arviat to screen for Tuberculosis. Amid an outbreak of the infectious disease, the Department of Health is offering screenings to residents between the ages of 13 and 40. The clinic will run until June.

Job creation Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-04-30 Nunavut, NU cbc.ca

Locum doctors in the Northwest Territories will receive a pay increase and a night shift premium after the Health and Social Services Authority approved changes to compensation for visiting physicians in the territory. These efforts aim to recruit and retain medical professionals amid ongoing healthcare staffing challenges in the territory.

Other type of event Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-04-30 Northwest Territories, NT cbc.ca

The Government of Manitoba is providing a total $267,100 to community organizations that work to address the root causes of crime. Recipients include Rossbrook House, Spence Neighbourhood Association, and Elmwood Community Resource Centre, all of which work with vulnerable youth.

Other type of event Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-04-30 Manitoba, MB news.gov.mb.ca

The City of Winnipeg will begin renovating the St. James Civic Centre next month, a project that is expected to continue until fall 2026. Upgrades include a new multi-purpose room, kitchen, and administrative offices, as well as an improved pool viewing area, auditorium, and main entrance.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-04-30 Manitoba winnipegsun.com

The Government of Manitoba is allocating up to $1M for its Orange Shirt Day Fund this year, increasing funding by 25% over 2024. The fund provides one-time grants for projects, initiatives, and events that honour residential school survivors.

Other type of event Added on 2025-04-30 Manitoba, MB news.gov.mb.ca

The Government of Manitoba is providing an additional $540,000 to combat the spread of aquatic invasive species, such as zebra mussels. This includes $410,000 for a fund that supports local prevention programs and projects, as well as $130,000 for specialized equipment.

Other type of event Professional, scientific and technical services Added on 2025-04-30 Manitoba, MB news.gov.mb.ca

The Manitoba Métis Federation has opened a mixed-use residential complex in Selkirk. The building includes 49 units for Red River Métis Elders and seniors, with half of those being affordable housing. It also has commercial space for businesses, such as a Red River Métis-owned pharmacy.

Other type of event Real estate and rental and leasing Added on 2025-04-30 Manitoba www.mmf.mb.ca

The Subway franchise in Winnipeg's Osborne Village will soon be moving to a new nearby location, partly due to security concerns. The Gas Station Arts Centre has leased the space to an unnamed tenant, who will open a new bar and café in September. The non-profit is also spending $300,000 on a redesign of its courtyard and patio in an effort to address safety issues around the building.

Job creation Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-04-30 Manitoba winnipegfreepress.com

The Fort Nelson Community Literacy Society is facing a $120,000 funding gap, leading to a reduction of staff and operating hours. Immigration, Refugees and citizenship Canada discontinued its five-year contract with the society on April 1, cutting the funding. The Society provides education and various supports for the local communities, in part because there is no nearby Service Canada centre.

Layoff Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-04-30 Northeast Region, BC energeticcity.ca

Northern Health reported that roof installation is almost finished at the Dawson Creek and District Hospital. Next, interior elements will be completed including painting, flooring and other finishes. Landscaping, parking lots, and road work is slated throughout the summer. The hospital is expected to be open and operational in spring 2027.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-04-30 Northeast Region, BC energeticcity.ca

Cedar LNG began preliminary construction work for its LNG pipeline project. Ledcor Haisla Limited Partnership (LHLP) was contracted for pipeline construction and is expected to start work in the second quarter of 2025. LHLP has started hiring, with priority to Haisla and other Indigenous applicants.

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-04-30 Northeast Region, BC northernsentinel.com

The BC government announced that three road-improvement projects in the Cariboo region are nearing construction. Construction is expected to begin in summer 2025 on the Bastin Road project, in spring 2026 on the Quesnel-Hydraulic Road project, and in the coming months on the Kersley-Dale Landing Road project.

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-04-30 Cariboo Region, BC news.gov.bc.ca

The BC government is providing $5.1M for forestry projects in the Cariboo region to reduce wildfire risk, improve forest health, and repurpose forest fibre for mills and energy producers. The funding comes through the Forest Enhancement Society of BC and is part of an announcement to support 64 projects across the province.

Job creation Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting Added on 2025-04-30 Cariboo Region, BC quesnelobserver.com

Eleven unionized workers under United Steelworkers Local 1-405 began striking at StellerVista Credit Union in Castlecar and Slocan Park. Services at the two credit union branches may be limited or slower due to the strike.

Other type of event Finance and insurance Added on 2025-04-30 Kootenay Region, BC trailtimes.ca

The City of Trail approved $1.8M in contracts to demolish two buildings in downtown Trail. The CS Williams Clinic will be demolished in a contract worth $898,000, and the Trail Mercantile building will be demolished in a contract worth 856,000.

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-04-30 Kootenay Region, BC trailtimes.ca

The visitor centre at Glacier National Park will undergo repairs this summer. The centre will close for construction, but a temporary replacement will provide some services next to the centre. There is no reopening date yet.

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-04-30 Kootenay Region, BC trailtimes.ca

StarFish, a medical tech company in Saanich, laid off 11 full-time workers across various departments due to lower investment spurred by trade uncertainties and U.S. tariffs. The company previously employed 115 people. StarFish mostly conducts deals with American companies, selling diagnostic technology products and products for highly technical surgeries and treatments. The CEO of StarFish stated that the company would not easily be able to incorporate tariffs.

Layoff Manufacturing Added on 2025-04-30 Vancouver Island and Coast Region, BC cheknews.ca

Strathcona Regional District launched its Active Transportation Network Plan for Electoral Area C. The plan includes six key projects to improve non-motor vehicle transportation.

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-04-30 Vancouver Island and Coast Region, BC campbellrivermirror.com

City of Campbell River awarded a 10-year curbside trash and recycling collection contract to Emterra Environmental, with $2,679,500 for the first year. Emterra has provided curbside collection services since 2006, and the new contract will allow the City to transition to automated collection services.

Job creation Utilities Added on 2025-04-30 Vancouver Island and Coast Region, BC campbellriver.ca

Lighthouse Pictures and Fezziwig Studios began filming for a new movie, If I Run, in Sidney, boosting the local economy. Filming will continue in Sidney until May 6 before moving to Victoria. A significant portion of the production crew were hired form the Sidney area. Another film production is scheduled to shoot in Sidney in June.

Other type of event Added on 2025-04-30 Vancouver Island and Coast Region, BC nanaimobulletin.com

Powell River Education Services Society received $10,000 through the Outdoor Recreation Council of BC, as part of $254,950 in provincial government funding for 32 outdoor recreation projects across BC. The money will be used to repair three portage trails in the qathet region.

Job creation Arts, entertainment and recreation Added on 2025-04-30 Vancouver Island and Coast Region, BC prpeak.com

B.C. Housing, the Ministry of Health, and Island Health are partnering to develop a complex care facility in Nanaimo and released a building plan. The plan includes 22 residential studio units for individuals with significant mental health or substance abuse complexities.

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-04-30 Vancouver Island and Coast Region, BC nanaimobulletin.com

The B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE) is partnering with B.C. universities to boost clean technology innovation through entrepreneurship programs. CICE will provide from $75,000 t0 $100,000 to select climate technology ventures.

Job creation Professional, scientific and technical services Added on 2025-04-30 British Columbia, BC techcouver.com

DigiBC, an innovative technology company, launched DigiConnect, a mentorship program to support new professionals in the creative tech industry. Through the program, DigiBC aims to promote skill growth, provide industry insights, and build industry connections among participants.

Other type of event Arts, entertainment and recreation Added on 2025-04-30 British Columbia, BC creativebc.com

Uber, a ride-sharing service, is hiring drivers for its Kamloops expansion. The company had previously announced that it would begin operating province-wide in May.

Job creation Transportation and warehousing Added on 2025-04-30 Thompson–Okanagan Region, BC castanet.net

School District 73 has approved more than $6M in cuts for its 2026 budget. The school district faced an estimated $5.8M budget shortfall due to cost increases, benefits and inflation as well as other factors. The budget cut will include cuts to about 25.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) teaching positions and 46.5 FTE support staff members.

Layoff Educational services Added on 2025-04-30 Thompson–Okanagan Region, BC castanet.net

Autostrada Oyster Bar and Grill is opening off the Sea to Sky highway this summer.

Other type of event Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-04-30 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC dailyhive.com

The City of Coquitlam has contributed $3.65M to the Hoy Creek Housing Co-Op, a housing development that will provide 146 units of low to moderate income housing. The project is expected to cost a total of $77M with contributions also coming from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-04-30 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC tricitiesdispatch.com

The TransLink Mayor’s Council and TransLink Board of Directors has approved TransLink’s $312M 2025 Investment Plan which includes new funding measures and service expansions. The plan will pay for services boosts on over 50 routes, support the improvement or implementation of 40 new routes and support the design of three Bus Rapid Transit corridors.

Other type of event Transportation and warehousing Added on 2025-04-30 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC globalnews.ca

Les Logements Populaires du Bas-Saint-Laurent and the Coopérative du monastère Sainte-Claire began construction on 58 housing units in Rivière-du-Loup. Construction Marcel Charest et Fils from Saint-Pascal is carrying out the $50M project.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-04-29 Bas-Saint-Laurent Region, QC infodimanche.com

Specialized senior and alternative housing that will provide adapted care and services to 96 residents is under construction in Montréal. The facility is being built on the former CHSLD Henri-Bradet site. The project was made possible thanks to an $85M investment.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-04-29 Montréal Region, QC ledevoir.com

The Maison des aînés Pierrefonds-Roxboro–Dollard-des-Ormeaux, which will provide adapted care and services to 192 residents, is under construction in Dollard-des-Ormeaux. The project was made possible thanks to an investment of nearly $188M.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-04-29 Montréal Region, QC ledevoir.com

A seniors’ residence that will provide adapted care and services to 216 residents is being built in Pointe-Claire. The facility is being built on the former Centre d’hébergement et de soins de longue durée Grace-Dart site. The project was made possible thanks to nearly $216M in funding.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-04-29 Montréal Region, QC ledevoir.com

A seniors’ residence that will provide adapted care and services to 351 residents is under construction in Montréal. The facility is being built on the former Centre d’hébergement et de soins de longue durée Jeanne-Le Ber site. The project was made possible thanks to an investment of nearly $238M.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-04-29 Montréal Region, QC ledevoir.com

A seniors’ residence that will provide adapted care and services to 240 residents is under construction in Montréal. The facility is being built on the former Centre d’hébergement et de soins de longue durée Nicolet site. The project was made possible thanks to an investment of nearly $267M.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-04-29 Montréal Region, QC ledevoir.com

The Maison des aînés de Sainte-Rose, a facility that will provide adapted care and services to 72 residents, is under construction in Laval thanks to an $85.5M investment. The facility is scheduled to open in March 2027.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-04-29 Laval Region, QC ledevoir.com

Construction on the Elm Creek Skating Rink is expected to begin in June 2025. The $600,000 project will include a new building, an ice plant, and a refrigerated concrete floor. Multinational agri-food company Cargill is providing $30,000 over three years toward the rink upgrades.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-04-29 South Central Region, MB pembinavalleyonline.com

Winnipeg’s office leasing market is improving, with the second lowest vacancy rate among Prairie cities in the first quarter of 2025. Downtown vacancies are at 15.4% and total market vacancies are at 13.1%, with an increase in government leasing contributing to the lower rates.

Other type of event Real estate and rental and leasing Added on 2025-04-29 Manitoba westerninvestor.com

Demolition for the Grace Inn in Quesnel began on April 28. The City of Quesnel plans to build two supportive housing buildings in place off the Inn. Development is expected to start after the buildings are demolished.

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-04-29 Cariboo Region, BC mycariboonow.com

The Outdoor Recreation Council of BC is providing grants for two Cariboo Communities as part of $250,000 for 32 recreation projects in communities across the province. The Cariboo Ski-Touring Club in Quesnel will receive $7,100 and the Williams Lake Field Naturalists/Scout Island Nature Centre will receive $10,000 to do upgrades.

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-04-29 Cariboo Region, BC mycariboonow.com

Powell River Salmon Society is upgrading its Lang Creek salmon facility with a building addition, parking lot expansion, and a new roof. Increased traffic and more volunteers at the site necessitated the upgrades. At the facility, the Society conducts coho salmon fin slipping so that anglers can retain fish from the hatchery and release fish with adipose fins intact.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-04-29 Vancouver Island and Coast Region, BC richmond-news.com

The B.C. government announced it completed upgrades in collaboration with Pacheedaht First Nation at the China Beach Campground. Upgrades include 13 new additional campsites, a service centre, bike racks and an information shelter. The upgrades are part of the BC government’s $21.5M effort to improve outdoor recreation over five years.

Other type of event Public administration Added on 2025-04-29 Vancouver Island and Coast Region, BC news.gov.bc.ca

The City of Kamloops is starting the Lorne Street Rail Safety Project in May. The project will make improvements at several rail crossings to reduce noise from train whistles. The work is expected to complete by fall 2025. The project is partially funded by Transport Canada’s Rail Safety Improvement Program.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-04-29 Thompson–Okanagan Region, BC castanet.net

Estratto Coffee is reopening in Vancouver on May 4. The café’s lease previously ended in December 2024.

Other type of event Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-04-29 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC dailyhive.com

The Government of British Columbia is beginning road work near Harrison Hot Springs in June 2025 to improve sections of Highway 9. The improvements include drainage and road resurfacing work that will make the road more resilient. The work is expected to complete in November 2025.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-04-29 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC news.gov.bc.ca

Tiko Pizza in Vancouver has closed due to financial troubles.

Other type of event Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-04-29 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC nomsmagazine.com

Sio Vancouver has opened a new café and bakery on Main Street.

Other type of event Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-04-29 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC dailyhive.com

The Inclusive Place of Pickleball has opened a pickleball facility in Burnaby. The 30K sq. ft. space is the first large-scale pickleball venue in the region.

Other type of event Arts, entertainment and recreation Added on 2025-04-29 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC dailyhive.com

Tropika, a Malaysian restaurant in Vancouver, has closed. According to Google, a new restaurant called Sedap Plus opened in the location on May 1.

Other type of event Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-04-29 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC vancouverisawesome.com

Hôpital Brome-Mississquoi-Perkins in Cowansville will invest $7.5M in upgrading its medical imaging department

Other type of event Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-04-28 Estrie Region, QC journalleguide.com

Midwest Co-operative Services, Inc., a business specializing in agriculture support, will close its Owen Sound location in July, affecting six employees

Layoff Retail trade Added on 2025-04-28 Stratford–Bruce Peninsula Region, ON bayshorebroadcasting.ca

Midwest Co-operative Services, Inc., a business specializing in agriculture support, will close its Owen Sound location in July, affecting six employees

Layoff Retail trade Added on 2025-04-28 Stratford–Bruce Peninsula Region, ON bayshorebroadcasting.ca

The Municipalité de Bolton-Est is investing nearly $2.2M in building a new municipal garage. The Government of Quebec is providing nearly $1.7M in funding for the project, which should be finished by the fall.

Other type of event Public administration Added on 2025-04-27 Estrie Region, QC lavoixdelest.ca

The Municipalité de Sainte-Luce launched the outdoor exhibition called the “Sainte-Luce-sur-Mer racontée par le fleuve” project. Collectif Incognito, an artist organization from Montréal, is designing the $3.7M project, which is scheduled to be complete in the summer of 2025.

Other type of event Arts, entertainment and recreation Added on 2025-04-26 Bas-Saint-Laurent Region, QC journallesoir.ca

A new project aimed at ending gender-based violence at Hiatus House in Windsor will receive more than $2.4M over the next three years from the Government of Ontario

Other type of event Health care and social assistance Added on 2025-04-25 Windsor-Sarnia Region, ON windsornewstoday.ca

The provincial government invested $3.7M towards various businesses in Sault Ste. Marie, including $1M to the Sault Ste. Marie Airport Development Corporation which was used to build a 11,250-sq. ft. storage building.

Job creation Added on 2025-04-25 Northeast Region, ON northernontariobusiness.com

Workforce Planning Board for Sudbury & Manitoulin is reporting growing labour shortages in the region

Other type of event Added on 2025-04-25 Northeast Region, ON northernontariobusiness.com

The Beach Hangar, a 26,000-sq.-ft. indoor beach volleyball facility featuring a bar, opened in London

Job creation Arts, entertainment and recreation Added on 2025-04-25 London Region, ON londonincmagazine.ca

The provincial government invested $3.7M towards various businesses in Sault Ste. Marie, including $1M to the Sault Ste. Marie Airport Development Corporation which was used to build a 11,250-sq. ft. storage building.

Job creation Added on 2025-04-25 Northeast Region, ON northernontariobusiness.com

Workforce Planning Board for Sudbury & Manitoulin is reporting growing labour shortages in the region

Other type of event Added on 2025-04-25 Northeast Region, ON northernontariobusiness.com

The Beach Hangar, a 26,000-sq.-ft. indoor beach volleyball facility featuring a bar, opened in London

Job creation Arts, entertainment and recreation Added on 2025-04-25 London Region, ON londonincmagazine.ca

The University of Windsor eliminated 24 management and executive positions in the fall of 2024

Layoff Educational services Added on 2025-04-24 Windsor-Sarnia Region, ON cbc.ca

Three new business opened in Newmarket: Concierge Realty Group., Our Happy Place, a special needs organization, and MyoDynamic Health, a physiotherapy and chiropractic care clinic

Job creation Added on 2025-04-24 Toronto Region, ON yorkregion.com

The University of Windsor eliminated 24 management and executive positions in the fall of 2024

Layoff Educational services Added on 2025-04-24 Windsor-Sarnia Region, ON cbc.ca

Three new business opened in Newmarket: Concierge Realty Group., Our Happy Place, a special needs organization, and MyoDynamic Health, a physiotherapy and chiropractic care clinic

Job creation Added on 2025-04-24 Toronto Region, ON yorkregion.com

The Collectif régional de développement du Bas-Saint-Laurent is funding 36 projects with $2.23M thanks to the Fonds de soutien à l’innovation. The total investment in these projects, which are also supported by private partners, is valued at over $6.6M.

Other type of event Other services (except public administration) Added on 2025-04-23 Bas-Saint-Laurent Region, QC infodimanche.com

Topla!, a chain restaurant specializing in pasta, announced that it will open a location in Rimouski on May 20

Job creation Accommodation and food services Added on 2025-04-23 Bas-Saint-Laurent Region, QC journallesoir.ca

The Cégep de Shawinigan is investing $10.7M in refurbishing its sports centre thanks to funding from the ministère de l’Enseignement supérieur. Local contractor Enexco is managing the three-phase project, which is scheduled to be complete in January 2027.

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-04-23 Mauricie Region, QC portailconstructo.com

The Municipalité des Îles-de-la-Madeleine is receiving $2.1M in funding from the Government of Quebec to combat coastal erosion

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-04-23 Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region, QC portailconstructo.com

The Ville de Carleton-sur-Mer is receiving $1.69M in funding from the Government of Quebec to study coastal erosion and secure at-risk sites

Other type of event Construction Added on 2025-04-23 Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region, QC portailconstructo.com

FLO, a manufacturer of charging stations for electric vehicles, laid off around 20 employees at its plant in Shawinigan

Layoff Manufacturing Added on 2025-04-17 Mauricie Region, QC radio-canada.ca

J & P Hobby Supplies, a hobby store in Prince Albert that has been open for over 3 decades, is planning to close in the fall. The closure is due to U.S. tariffs increasing costs.

Layoff Retail trade Added on 2025-04-08 Prince Albert Region, SK sasknow.com

The provincial government is investing $3M to develop 54 assisted housing units in Oakville and more than $500K to support two modular shelter units in Burlington

Job creation Construction Added on 2025-02-24 Ontario, ON burlingtontoday.com

Habitat for Humanity has opened a ReStore location in Sudbury

Job creation Retail trade Added on 2024-05-06 Northeast Region, ON sudbury.com

Habitat for Humanity has opened a ReStore location in Sudbury

Job creation Retail trade Added on 2024-05-06 Northeast Region, ON sudbury.com

The Government of Saskatchewan's annual State of Trade report shows that 2024 was the province's third-highest export year on record, with $45.4B of total exports. Export growth was driven in part by a 50% increase in uranium and a record volume of potash.

Other type of event Added on 2020-05-20 Saskatchewan, SK saskatchewan.ca
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