Labour Market News

Sweet7, a fruit tea shop, is opening in Richmond this winter.

The Government of Canada is providing $4.9M to Resolve Marine to remove oil from historic shipwreck SAT Brigadier General M.G. Zalinski, that sunk in 1946 in Grenville Channel (Northern B.C.). The Canadian Coast Guard is working closely with Gitga’at and Gitxaala First Nations on this project. Work will begin in October and is expected to take several weeks to complete.

Kelowna-based QHR Technologies, one of Canada's largest providers of electronic medical record systems, has laid off some employees due to restructuring. QHR Technologies did not specify the positions or the number of employees, but confirmed the layoff affects under 10% of employees.

Toyokan Bowl, a bowling-themed Japanese restaurant, has opened in Vancouver.

% Arabica, a Japanese coffee chain, is opening a store in Richmond.

Janevca Kitchen and Lounge opened in Victoria on October 23.

Mount Seymour Ski Resort held a job fair on October 20 to recruit for various full-time and part-time positions. Positions include guest experience, terrain park rangers, snow plow operations, and food services. Mount Seymour expects to open mid-December to spring 2025.

JJ Bean, a coffee chain, is closing one of its Vancouver cafés in November. This café opened as a pop-up café during the 2010 Winter Olympics. The reason cited for the closure is decreased sales since the pandemic.

The Government of Canada is providing $4.7M to two Richmond-based companies to support growth and jobs. Indeon Technologies Inc. will receive $2.7M to upgrade their subsurface intelligence system that can be used to minimize the environmental impact of mining exploration. Lucid Vision Labs Inc. will $2M to increase sales and manufacturing capacity for their machine vision cameras, which are used to inform automated systems.

The City of Calgary and the Government of Alberta have reached an agreement to advance the Green Line LRT project from Fourth Street S.E. to Shepard. The province recommitted $1.53 billion in funding, saving over 700 jobs that would have been lost without the funding. AECOM, a consulting firm, is working on a new downtown alignment plan, with significant construction expected by early 2025.

According to Rentals.ca, Calgary's rental market has cooled after a year of sharp increases, with average rents declining by 2% in September. This comes after a peak where rents rose 14% year-over-year. Despite this decline, rents remain higher than two years ago, prompting some renters to consider moving to cheaper markets like Edmonton, which saw a 12% increase in August.

Advantage Energy Ltd. announced it could reduce up to 130 million cubic feet per day of natural gas production in Alberta’s Montney and Doig formations until prices recover. The Calgary-based company also cut output in September due to low prices.

According to Parks Canada, Banff National Park is set to welcome near-record visitors this year, with 2.374 million visitors from April to August. This trend reflects a steady increase in tourism, recovering to pre-pandemic levels. Notably, visitor numbers during the peak season were similar to last year, aided by fewer wildfire smoke issues.

According to the Government of Alberta, the number of physicians in the province increased by 518, or 4.5%, compared to last year, to a total of 12,126 registered physicians. The largest growth occurred in the Calgary area. This is the highest third-quarter growth rate since 2015.

The Government of Canada will waive up to $15.2 million in rental fees for the municipality of Jasper, its residents, and businesses until 2027 to aid recovery from a wildfire that destroyed one-third of the town. The damage included 800 housing units.

According to Royal LePage, Edmonton's housing market has seen strong activity, leading to a near two-decade low in inventory. Prices for homes have risen, with aggregate prices up 5% year-over-year. Single-family homes saw median prices increase to $498,000, while condos rose to $201,000. High migration and relative affordability are driving demand.

The City of Calgary recently completed the Victoria Park/Stampede CTrain station extension, enhancing access to the city’s culture and entertainment district. The project aims to foster local investment, accommodate future residents, and connect neighborhoods.

The Government of Alberta recently launched Primary Care Alberta, a new health agency, to modernize and ensure access to primary health care in the province. The agency will support integrated teams of family doctors, nurse practitioners, and pharmacists while reducing strain on the broader health system.

Energy Circle Ltd. (GrowTEC), a Lethbridge bioenergy company, has secured up to $2 million from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada for Phase 2 of its anaerobic digester expansion project. This funding will enhance the facility's production capacity to 120,000 gigajoules annually by addressing existing bottlenecks and expanding feedstock processing capabilities

The Alberta Liquor and Gaming Commission has approved the relocation of the Camrose Resort Casino to South Edmonton, reversing a 2022 decision. The move, aimed at creating jobs and boosting revenue, is expected to generate $19 million in gaming revenue for Alberta. Construction is expected to take 19 - 24 months.

The Government of Canada awarded over $73 million in contracts for the supply of Renewable Energy Certificates as part of its strategy to use 100% clean electricity in federal buildings. This initiative supports the net-zero emissions goal by 2050 and promotes Indigenous business in clean energy.

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology’s Centre for Boreal Research received $1.5 million from ConocoPhillips Canada for a 10-year forest reclamation research project. The research focuses on innovative reclamation techniques, such as cluster planting, and improved soil management methods.

The Alberta government is tightening restrictions on foreign investment in energy infrastructure, affecting purchases of oil, gas, and electricity facilities. A recent reinterpretation of existing regulations now requires foreign buyers to undergo lengthy approval processes, adding uncertainty and delays to transactions.

The City of Edmonton is providing nearly $1 million over the next two years to the Chinatown neighborhood through the Chinatown Vibrancy Fund. The funding will boost tourism and enhance the neighborhood's appeal.

The Yukon government increased the honorarium for volunteer firefighters from $22 per hour to $30.74 per hour on October 1. The honorarium will be provided for training and fire calls and may address the retention issues some fire departments are facing. This increase will apply to nine fire departments and six communities without fire departments in the territory.

The Northwest Territories government is providing support for Sahtu and Beaufort Delta communities impacted by low water levels, which led to barge resupply cancellations and increased shipping costs. Businesses and Indigenous and community governments can receive up to $30,000 to offset costs.

Agnico Eagle’s Meliadine gold mine near Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, has produced two million ounces of gold since starting operations in 2019. The mine employs approximately 1,500 workers on two-week rotations, with about 700 workers onsite at all times.

The National Sciences Engineering and Research Council provided $1.5M over five years to Aurora College for applied research programs. The funding will go towards improving and developing research projects, hiring research staff, experiential learning opportunities and other costs.

The National Screen Institute’s TikTok Accelerator for Indigenous Creators program is accepting applications to provide free online training to support Indigenous creators’ careers. In past years, the program has accepted 40 participants, while this year there are 300 available slots.

Sitka Gold Corp. discovered visible gold in the first diamond drill holes at its RC Gold project in the Yukon. The visible gold mineralization is a positive indication of significant potential, though assay and analytical results are pending.

Commercial production is set to begin at Rio Tinto’s Diavik diamond mine as development and construction for underground mining at the A21 site are completed. Progressive closure preparation and remediation work will continue at Diavik.

Canada Energy Regulator provided an operating extension to Imperial Oil for its oil field in Norman Wells, NWT, while an environmental assessment is completed on the operation. With the extension, a shut down this winter may be avoided.

The federal government is contributing $970,000 towards Uquutaq Society’s construction project for a commercial kitchen and training space. The project is expected to create full- and part-time job opportunities, as well as enable Uquutaq to expand its food training programming and services.

Fireweed Metals Corp. reported zinc and silver mineralization at a new target on the Macpass Project in the Yukon. The mineralization was identified near the surface and provides a positive prospect for further exploration.

The Government of Nunavut provided the final $125,000 of a $250,000 grant for Canadian North Resources Inc.’s 2023 exploration programs. The funding is expected to help boost exploration at Canadian North Resources’ Ferguson Lake project in Nunavut.

Qikiqtani Inuit Association approved $14M for the Kakivak Association to build a child-care facility in Arctic Bay, Nunavut. The new child-care centre is expected to open in 2026, have spaces for 40 to 50 children, and require six staff. Arctic Bay currently has no child-care centre.

Employees temporarily laid off from Victoria Gold's Eagle Mine are facing delays in receiving compensation. Over 250 Yukon workers need information from the mine’s receiver, Pricewaterhouse Coopers, to apply for compensation through Service Canada’s Wage Earner Protection Program. Service Canada granted PwC an extension, allowing application extensions for employees until December 26.

American West Metals Ltd. found high quality copper mineralization at its Strom Copper project on Somerset Island in Nunavut. Drilling results are indicating high potential to expand the Cyclone deposit at Storm Copper. An exploration project will take place in 2025.

West Kitikmeot Resources Corp.’s Grays Bay road and deep sea project could begin operations by 2035. The road would extend from the Tibbit-Contwoyto winter road to a deep sea port at Grays Bay. Estimated to cost $1B, the project aims to improve access to resources in Nunavut. It has secured funding to prepare for construction around 2030.

The Yukon government has published a report and operational plan addressing barriers to Indigenous recruitment in the territorial government. These barriers include biases and stereotypes, a lack of flexibility for family or community responsibilities, and challenges with the online recruitment system. The Yukon government is implementing a plan over 2023-2026 to address these barriers.

The University of Regina has reopened its journalism program after a shortage of instructors and low enrollment led to a one year hiatus.

The Saskatchewan Health Authority reported interventional radiology services will be unavailable at the Regina General and Pasqua Hospitals from October 13 to 18 and 30 to November 1. Disruptions are due to a lack of available physicians. Interventional radiology specialists are reportedly in high demand and short supply across Canada.

CanAlaska Uranium signed an exploration agreement with English River First Nation in the Athabasca Basin, Saskatchewan. The agreement includes a commitment to protecting traditional territory and ethical resource harvesting.

The City of Saskatoon and Muskeg Lake Cree Nation (MLCN) signed a new urban reserve agreement in Saskatoon. The agreement includes allocating MLCN land for an urban reserve, municipal police services, service fees, and land-use and development standards. A neighbouring MLCN urban reserve currently employs 750 employees at 50 businesses.

Power Metal Resources’ received $17.8M from UCAM Ltd. for a joint uranium venture in Saskatchewan and Newfoundland. Drilling and exploration will take place as early as spring 2025 in the Athabasca region.

Regina City Council approved a new $245-million aquatic center on the former Taylor Field site. The facility will replace the aging Lawson Aquatic Centre after its completion. The federal government will provide $128 million. Construction is expected to begin in 2025.

Construction is underway on two new cricket pitches in the south end of Winnipeg: one in the Waverley Heights neighbourhood and one at Bridgwater Lakes Park. The City of Winnipeg says the pitches should be open to the public next spring. Total funding of $200,000 was provided by the federal, provincial, and city governments and the South Winnipeg Community Centre.

The provincial government is allocating a total of $42M to critical infrastructure initiatives in 136 municipalities. Projects include roads and bridges, arena and community centre upgrades, waste management, disaster prevention, and public safety.

Bee Maid Honey Ltd. recently opened a $25M production facility in Winnipeg, nearly double the size of its former plant. The company is hiring another 7-8 people for a total local staff of about 40. Bee Maid’s two plants in Manitoba and Alberta process about 30% of Canada’s honey.

The Cambridge Hotel, located on Winnipeg’s Pembina Highway, will permanently close next month after 86 years in business. The building is set to be replaced by a six-storey apartment complex with 87 residential suites. The developer, Pre-Con Builders, has not yet released a timeline for the project.

Manitoba has posted its largest-ever increase in the number of physicians working in the health care system. According to Doctors Manitoba, there was a net increase of 133 physicians between May 1, 2023 to April 30, 2024. However, the province still faces a doctor shortage, and needs 346 more doctors to reach the national average.

Seven Manitoba First Nations have partnered with a forest services organization on an eight-year reforestation project in the Interlake region. Their goal is to plant 20 million trees to restore the forest at Devil’s Lake, which was decimated by pests and wildfire in 2021. The project received $27.4M in federal funding last year.

The University of Manitoba is collaborating with Magellan Aerospace on a satellite monitoring project. With funding from the federal government, the partners are building two satellites to monitor objects in space over Canada and the South Pole. The satellites are scheduled to launch in 2027.

The City of Winnipeg will soon require its staff to work in the office at least three days per week. Currently about 1,650 of the city’s 10,400 employees work remotely at least part of the time. Some city councillors believe the change will be good for the downtown economy, while the union representing City workers worries the new requirement will hinder recruitment and retention efforts.

Brandon-based Westman Communications Group has obtained $8M from the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunication Commission’s Broadband Fund. This funding will be used to build more than 300km of transport fibre infrastructure, improving Internet service in rural communities.

The Government of Manitoba is adding $500,000 to a fund that helps small and medium-sized businesses expand their exporting capacity. The Export Development Program provides reimbursement to companies who undertake out-of-province missions or who invite potential international buyers to visit Manitoba.

Brandon Fresh Farms is no longer pursuing its plan to build a vertical farm in the former McKenzie Seeds building in Downtown Brandon. The company is instead planning to convert the seven-storey property into studio apartments, which it expects will draw more investment.

Manitoba’s francophone teachers have ratified a new contract and will receive salary increases similar to other teachers in the province’s public school system. Members of the Association des éducatrices et des éducateurs franco-manitobains voted in favour of an agreement that includes wage increases of 2.5%, 2.75%, 3%, and 3% over four years, with an additional 1% retention adjustment in the final year.

Avedo Construction has begun work on a six-storey mixed-use building on Steinbach’s Main Street. The project will include 32 residential units and four commercial spaces, and is thought to be the city’s largest construction project in the past decade.

The community of Killarney has successfully hired two new physicians, a year after enlisting recruitment firm Waterford Global to help with its search. Both doctors are originally from England.

The Government of Manitoba has completed $32.7M in upgrades to Provincial Trunk Highway 5, in the Dauphin area. The project included road repairs, intersection improvements, and infrastructure to support the City’s new land drainage and retention pond system.

Staffing in Manitoba’s civil service has declined after years of downsizing and now faces a coming wave of retirements, according to a recent report. Under the previous government, the civil service shrank nearly 18% between 2016 and 2021. The current administration says it is hoping to reverse the trend, with nearly a third of provincial public servants now eligible to retire within 5 years.

After opening in September 2020, Cavendish Farms research facility has grown from three greenhouses to six greenhouses. Researchers at the $12.5M facility plant 100,000 plantlets a year in order to develop the best attributes in a P.E.I. grown potato.

The Atlantic Economic Council’s latest research report “Shifting Gears Toward an Electric Vehicle Future.” highlights barriers to EV growth in Atlantic Canada that include higher up-front costs and limited access to charging stations. PEI has the country’s 4th highest EV adoption rate at 7.4% (2023), while N.L. ranked second last at 2.8%.

Prince Edward Island is setting a new standard for attracting and retaining educators. With a 50% increase in educators’ pay over three years, P.E.I. has surpassed other provinces, including Quebec. For example, the pay for an entry-level educator is $30/hr. in P.E.I. compared to $20/hr. in Quebec.

Tourism P.E.I. says its partnership with the NHL has generated nearly $32M in combined marketing value and tourism spending. The province paid $2.5M for the first year of the deal, which lists P.E.I. has the official travel destination partner of the NHL.

Health P.E.I. is looking to recruit two full-time blood cancer doctors, as one of its hematological oncologists is set to retire in November. Being a difficult position to recruit for, Island patients may have to travel outside the province for treatment.

The federal government will fund up to $6.8M over 5 years to the Organic Federation of Canada to help them partner on research into the benefits of sustainable farming practices and address challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, soil health and water quality.

The Association of Atlantic Universities states that international student enrolment has dropped by about 11% or 3000 people in Atlantic Canada. According to a consultant group those students would have added around $163M to the economy.

The federal government will fund up to $6.8M over 5 years to the Organic Federation of Canada to help them partner on research into the benefits of sustainable farming practices and address challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, soil health and water quality.

Given the increasing rarity of press cartoonist positions in Canada, the dismissal of award-winning cartoonist Michael de Adder is a sign, for some, that the profession’s best days may now be behind us. Michael de Adder was dismissed by The Chronicle Herald, a Halifax-based newspaper.

The Government of Canada has announced $4M to 10 Halifax-based startup companies in tech and life sciences to help them expand, create jobs, and reach new markets. The companies are Milk Moovement, MIMOSA Diagnostics, UpBeing, Peer Ledger, Swiftsure Innovations, Krava, Rafflebox Technologies, Startup Metrics, Talkatoo, and Shoelace Learning.

DFO has informed eel fishermen that a proposed pilot project will begin in the spring of 2025, which will see up to 75% of the elver quota redistributed to new commercial elver participants. Fifty percent of the commercial quota will go to First Nations.

The Association of Atlantic Universities states that international student enrolment has dropped by about 11% or 3000 people in Atlantic Canada. According to a consultant group those students would have added around $163M to the economy.

The ferry service between Yarmouth and Bar Harbor will continue for the 2025 and 2026 sailing seasons. The economic impact final report is expected in the spring of 2025. In 2023, visitors using the ferry spent over $20M in N.S. and stayed an average of 8.2 nights with Halifax, Anapolis Valley and Cape Breton receiving the highest percentage of visits.

Business Openings: Bluenotes (Sunny Side Mall - Bedford), The Zone (Park Lane - Halifax), and Cows (Halifax); Closures: Local Source Market (Agricola Street location only).

The Atlantic Economic Council’s latest research report “Shifting Gears Toward an Electric Vehicle Future.” highlights barriers to EV growth in Atlantic Canada that include higher up-front costs and limited access to charging stations. PEI has the country’s 4th highest EV adoption rate at 7.4% (2023), while N.L. ranked second last at 2.8%.

The N.S. Government has launched a new initiative to provide a new retirement benefit to doctors as part of its ongoing recruitment and retention efforts ranging from $5-15k based on years of service. About 3,000 doctors are eligible for the retirement fund this year while 73 net new doctors were recruited between April and August.

Scotiabank has closed its branch in Grand Bank as of October 17, 2024 after a 114-year presence in the community.

The Government of Canada has announced joint federal/provincial funding of $1.45M for 10 tourism-related projects in western Newfoundland that will improve infrastructure and accessibility including trail construction, support for local cultural and art programs, and enhanced marketing efforts.

According to the Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association a medical administrative staffing shortage is preventing many family doctors from extending their hours running after hours clinics.

The Atlantic Economic Council’s latest research report “Shifting Gears Toward an Electric Vehicle Future.” highlights barriers to EV growth in Atlantic Canada that include higher up-front costs and limited access to charging stations. PEI has the country’s 4th highest EV adoption rate at 7.4% (2023), while N.L. ranked second last at 2.8%.

A $50M 20 year-lease contract has been awarded to Marco Group Ltd. for the new Humber Valley-White Bay Community Health Centre in Deer Lake that will consolidate all existing regional health care services. Construction begins this fall with completion in spring 2026. Doctors (5), nurse practitioners (5), and registered and licensed practical nurses have been hired with more recruitment underway.

St. John’s-based Avalon Holographics has secured just over $1M in provincial funding to Advance 3D holographic display technology. The company is investing another $1.7M in the project.

The Longshoremen’s Protective Union is concerned foreign seafarers are currently performing the work of unionized dockers that includes loading and offloading cruise ships in N.L., impacting local employment. The union represents 200 workers in the St. John’s area and 100 in the Corner Brook region.

The Association of Atlantic Universities states that international student enrolment has dropped by about 11% or 3000 people in Atlantic Canada. According to a consultant group those students would have added around $163M to the economy.

The federal government will fund up to $6.8M over 5 years to the Organic Federation of Canada to help them partner on research into the benefits of sustainable farming practices and address challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, soil health and water quality.

The Association of Atlantic Universities states that international student enrolment has dropped by about 11% or 3000 people in Atlantic Canada. According to a consultant group those students would have added around $163M to the economy.

DFO has informed eel fishermen that a proposed pilot project will begin in the spring of 2025, which will see up to 75% of the elver quota redistributed to new commercial elver participants. Fifty percent of the commercial quota will go to First Nations.

New Brunswick’s minimum wage continues to fall behind what social researchers with the Human Development Council say is a living wage in the province. In its annual living wage report, the hourly rate to cover basic expenses was $24.62 on average in N.B.

The federal government will fund up to $6.8M over 5 years to the Organic Federation of Canada to help them partner on research into the benefits of sustainable farming practices and address challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, soil health and water quality.

The Town of Riverview is moving ahead with Kent Homes proposal to build a manufactured home subdivision with 196 mini homes. The first phase will result in 56 homes being established, which will be manufactured at the Kent Homes facility in Bouctouche.

The Nurse Practitioners of New Brunswick (NPNB) would like to see changes made to enable nurse practitioners to either head their own primary care clinics or join a collaborative primary care clinic. The aim is to increase access to primary care by 2026.

Saint John is seeing continuing growth and development this year and has already added 400 residential units. Total value of construction in the city has reached $117.8M , well above the five-year average of $83.5M.

Seven economic development projects in Greater Sudbury received $2M from the provincial government

Columbia Sportswear, an outdoor apparel company, will open a retail location in Mississauga's Square One Shopping Centre this winter

East Gwillimbury's new Loblaw Distribution Centre is set to open next year and will support an estimated 1,000 jobs upon completion

The provincial government will provide $400M to 423 small, rural and northern communities across Ontario in 2025

Boxcar Social closed one of its five coffee shop locations in Toronto

Women’s Enterprise Skills Training of Windsor, in partnership with St. Clair College, will receive $1.24M over three years from the provincial government to provide skilled trades training for low-income women

Toronto's Scotiabank Arena Hot Stove restaurant will reopen to general public in December, following renovations

Lakeland Kartway Limited, a go-kart track in Hamilton, has closed

The provincial government is expanding the basic constable training program at the Ontario Police College in the Town of Aylmer by 80 spaces to address police staffing shortages

Nova Vida Café Pastelaria Bakery Inc., a Portuguese bakery, opened in Chatham-Kent

The Swiss Alps Dining restaurant opened in Renfrew County

Muskoka Lumber Community Centre opened in the Town of Bracebridge

The Town of Tecumseh will receive over $1.7M from the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund in 2025 to help renew and rehabilitate critical infrastructure

The federal government invested $17.5M in Giatec Scientific Inc., a construction equipment supplier, to develop a smart concrete demonstration plant in Ottawa, which is expected to create approximately 160 jobs

Hydro One, in partnership with nine First Nations, is set to begin construction of the $1.2B Waasigan Transmission Line west of Thunder Bay in November

The Postmark Hotel opened in Newmarket

The federal government invested $5.1M in both the Critical Minerals Geoscience Data Initiative and Global Partnerships Initiative to support 16 critical mineral projects across Canada

Red Swan Pizza, a fast-food pizza chain, is opening a location in Thunder Bay later this fall

Abercrombie & Fitch, a clothing retailer, opened a location in the Town of Halton Hills' Toronto Premium Outlets mall

Construction has begun along all parts of the Ontario Line subway system, a project that will span 15.6km through Toronto's downtown core and support 4,700 jobs annually for the next 10 years

Lago Pizza & Pasta Bar, an Italian restaurant, opened in Mississauga’s Port Credit neighbourhood

MaRS Discovery District, a Toronto-based technology innovation hub, laid off 11 employees and moved eight of its advisors from employee to contract positions

Three beneficiaries are sharing a $2.1M provincial government investment to train over 700 workers for careers in utilities, electrical trades and motive power trades in Leeds-Grenville

Breezy Corners, a restaurant, will close its Hamilton location at the beginning of November

Pomerleau Healthcare Partners received a $1.8B contract from the Weeneebayko Area Health Authority to build a 420,000-sq.-ft. healthcare campus in the Town of Moosonee and an ambulatory care centre in nearby community Moose Factory, with completion expected by 2030

The federal government invested nearly $25M to support several critical mineral projects in northern Ontario. Among other things, the funding will result in the hiring of over 16 driller and drill helper positions in Atikameksheng Anishnawbek First Nation near Sudbury.

Atlantic Packaging Products Ltd. has opened a manufacturing plant in Hamilton with plans to create over 150 new jobs

Evonik Canada Inc., a chemical company, invested over $10M with help from the provincial government to create 5 manufacturing jobs and retain 29 others in the Township of Augusta, east of Kingston

Urban Planet, a fast-fashion retailer, opened another location in downtown Toronto

The Nurse Practitioner-Led Children's Care Clinic opened in the Town of Georgina

The Nunavut Nukkiksautiit Corporation and Qulliq Energy Corporation will begin construction to install a wind turbine in Sanikiluaq in the summer of 2025. Construction of an access road is slated to be completed next week, allowing for the turbine installation to start. The turbine will have a 25-year operational agreement once complete and is expected to halve Sanikiluaq’s reliance on diesel.

The federal government is providing $2.5M for a five-year project to improve access to French-language health services in the Yukon. Canadian Heritage, Health Canada and the Yukon government are contributing $1.5M, $746K, and $250K respectively to the project. The Yukon government will collect preferred language data of patients, assign bilingual staff, and develop new digital tools.

The federal government is providing $800K to boost northern tourism. The money will go towards seven businesses and organizations across the three territories to improve infrastructure, develop programs, increase accommodations, expand operations, and improve marketing.

The Northwest Territories government is developing regulations for the Mineral Resources Act and a draft is expected to be released by early 2025. The act will govern mining, exploration, detail benefit agreements, the life of claims and production licenses. The act is not expected to come into force for another couple of years.

The federal and Yukon governments renewed a 10-year Canada Community-Building Fund agreement which includes federal transfers of $94.5M over five years, and $200M in total over 10 years. The funding will go towards infrastructure projects that support land and housing development in the Yukon.

The federal government is providing $205K to purchase equipment used to construct new homes in Salt River First Nation Reserve in Fort Smith, NWT. The new housing is for residents at high risk of facing homelessness.

Mining exploration projects in the NWT are focusing on gold and lithium, with companies estimating that resource prices will rise. Some projects are seeing high long-term mining potential through exploration phases, but projects are still far from opening. Barriers to developing mines reportedly include low market prices, lack of government support, and challenges raising capital.

The federal government is providing $500K towards an estimated $705K wind energy project in Paulatuk, NWT. The money will go towards a community energy plan and establishing the wind project and battery system. The Hamlet of Paulatuk, Paulatuk Energy Working Group, and ATCO Electric are collaborating on the project.

Lithium mining company, Li-FT Power, is struggling to gain capital for its NWT project due to low lithium market prices. Prices dropped from $80K to $10K per tonne between 2022 and 2024. Although more lithium projects shut down than started up over the last year, Li-FT expects a future lithium boom and has enough capital to try to develop the project.

The Union of Northern Workers and the Northwest Territories government ratified a new collective agreement effective this November for over 6,000 public sector employees. The agreement includes backdated pay raises of 6% in 2023 and 2.25% in 2024, a 2.25% raise in 2025, four paid cultural leave days for Indigenous employees, and recruitment and retention measures for healthcare staff.

The federal government and City of Whitehorse are jointly contributing $850K to upgrading the Chilkoot Way route in Whitehorse. Improvements include a two-way protected bicycle lane, pedestrian crossing, signage, crossing markings, lighting, and traffic lights.

According to the Saskatchewan Mining Association (SMA), Saskatchewan will need to hire 15,000 mining workers in the next decade due to industry growth and an aging workforce. The SMA plans to work with K-12 students, guidance counselors, and post-secondary institutions to raise awareness about careers in mining.

The federal government is providing $111,904 for religious and community organizations in Regina to implement safety measures against hate incidents. Organizations can apply for funding for eligible safety measures including equipment, minor reservations, security assessments and plans, incidence response training, and security personnel.

The federal government is providing over $4.4M towards transportation infrastructure projects in seven Saskatchewan communities. The money will be used to buy vehicles for communities and install supporting infrastructure like electric vehicle charging stations. One community will install a pedestrian bridge.

Construction recently began on the new Northands College campus in Air Ronge. The new facility will be equipped with state of the art technology and diverse learning environments to support the community.

According to Praxis Consulting, last year's Canadian Western Agribition generated $116.5M of economic activity in Saskatchewan and created 1081 jobs. This year the event will take place on November 25 to 30.

SaskAbilities recently launched the Career Exploration Technology Project, funded by the Canadian Association of Supported Employment. The project introduces job seekers to different careers through virtual reality. There are currently 30 simulations available, which help prospective employees form personalized action plans.

Film productions in Saskatchewan have increased since 2022, when Creative Saskatchewan revised its film production grant to cover 30% of expenditures in Saskatchewan up to $5M. Production companies are returning to Saskatchewan and filling film crew vacancies. Industry figures report more work in the film industry, enough for a viable career.

7-Eleven is closing four Winnipeg locations, on Ellice Avenue, McPhillips Street, and Pembina Highway. Company officials informed the City this summer that 10 stores were at risk of closing due to excessive theft. Two of the four stores now closing were on that list of 10.

Payworks recently unveiled its new $60M headquarters in south Winnipeg. The company, which manages payroll and human resources services, has grown significantly in the last few years. At present, Payworks has more than 350 Winnipeg employees, compared to 200 in 2018.

The Province of Manitoba has matched more than 1,200 families and individuals with housing over the last year, through a combination of government programs and community partnerships. This includes 130 people in Brandon, Dauphin, Winnipeg, and Portage la Prairie who were connected to housing through new initiatives launched last winter.

Kingdom Home Building is planning two new apartment complexes in Steinbach, totalling 116 units. Public hearings on both projects are scheduled for this winter.

The Automotive Trades Association of Manitoba recently held a high school career event in an effort to promote the industry to young people. Vendors at the event stated the industry is facing a shortage of technicians, particularly in rural areas.

A gourmet grocery store called Food… by Forks Trading Co. has opened at the Forks in Winnipeg for a one-year pilot project. The Forks Trading Company has hired five people to staff the new shop. Grocery offerings should continue to expand at the Forks in anticipation of a residential development about to begin construction nearby.

Winnipeg’s public works committee has voted to recommend continuing the City’s wheelchair accessible vehicle program, which began as a pilot project two years ago. The City partnered with taxi companies, training drivers and offering incentives to provide accessible rides. The service was originally scheduled to end on December 31.

D’Arcy’s ARC Thrift Store, located on Winnipeg’s Main Street, has permanently closed after 16 years in business. The store, which funds an animal rescue centre, has dealt with rising costs, shoplifting, and safety concerns in recent years.

WestJet is expanding its flight options from Winnipeg, serving 22 destinations this winter compared to 18 last year. New routes include Atlanta, Fort Lauderdale, and Los Cabos.

Construction is well underway on a 21-storey residential high-rise in downtown Winnipeg, near the Winnipeg Art Gallery. The $77M project is a partnership between the University of Winnipeg Community Renewal Corporation 2.0 and Lotus Holdings Winnipeg. It will contain 214 apartments, including 86 that meet the national standard for affordable housing. It will begin accepting tenants in December 2025.

The Government of Manitoba is providing $450,000 to expand its Rapid Access to Addictions Medicine clinics, offering virtual drop-in services. These clinics offer support to people struggling with substance use, including treatment for substance-related health issues.

Tourism spending in Manitoba reached a record high of $1.82B in 2023, exceeding pre-pandemic levels for the second year in a row. At 10.3M, the number of tourism visits has also improved since the pandemic, but has yet to reach the 2019 record of 10.5M.

The Government of Manitoba is providing $10M in grant funding to the Business Council of Manitoba to build affordable housing. The council will create a trust devoted to building new units as well as converting existing buildings. It's goal is at least three new housing projects in the next year.

Ride-hailing service Lyft is now authorized to operate in Winnipeg, having secured approval from the City. Lyft is now hiring drivers and will soon be running alongside Uber and a few local ride-sharing services. Ride-hailing accounted for nearly half of all vehicle-for-hire trips in Winnipeg last year, almost even with taxi companies.

BC Elections is hiring 17,000 election workers for advance voting and voting day. Available positions include Ballot Issuing Officer, Tabulator Officer, and Supervisory Voting Officer. Compensation ranges from approximately $310 to $440 for each workday.

Artigiano, a Vancouver-based coffee chain, is opening a new 4,400 sq. ft. flagship cafe in West Vancouver in January 2025. The two-storey café can seat 170 guests. Artigiano is also planning to open new locations in White Rock, Burnaby, Saanich, and Vancouver in 2025.

Adidas is opening a 35,000 sq. ft. flagship store in Vancouver in December 2024.

YiFang, a bubble tea chain, has closed its final location in Richmond, its sole remaining location in the province. YiFang previously closed its stores in the Lower Mainland including Burnaby, Coquitlam, Vancouver, and Surrey.

Heal Wellness opened a new café in Vancouver in October.

The Government of Canada is providing $3.1M to the Sunshine Coast Community Services Society (SCCSS) to build a six-story building with a new community services hub. The hub will allow SCCSS to continue to deliver 30 programs to support Sunshine Coast residents at all stages of life, with a focus on the community’s most vulnerable residents.

SMS Equipment has opened a store in Kelowna. The store sells construction materials and parts to support the growing demand for commercial and residential construction equipment.

Chocho Hot Pot opened an all-you-can-eat restaurant in Richmond.

Machi Machi bubble tea chain, has closed its Richmond store, its sole remaining location in the province

Western Forest Products Inc. (WFP) has announced plans to reduce lumber production from all B.C. WFP sawmill locations, including Ladysmith, Saltair, Cowichan Bay, Duke Point, and Chemainus. The temporary curtailment will be during the period of October to December 2024 and will reduce sawmill production by 30 million board feet, impacting approximately 800 employees.

Amazon has announced plans to hire over 9,000 full-time, seasonal, and part-time employees across Canada to support their deliveries during the holiday season. Amazon is opening new delivery stations across Canada, including one opening in Burnaby at the end of October.

City of Medicine Hat is upgrading its energy infrastructure by providing 200-amp service to new lots, enabling Level 2 electric vehicle (EV) charging. Alberta's EV sector saw a 50% growth in registered electric vehicles from March 2023 to March 2024.

The Government of Alberta is launching new healthcare programs with over $17M in funding. The Rural and Remote Family Medicine Resident Physician Bursary Pilot program will receive $16M, the Medical First Responder Grant program will receive $800K, and the Emergency Medical Responder Education Grant program will receive $600K.

Calgary Economic Development forecasts Alberta’s economy will lead Canada in growth in 2025, expected to expand by 2.8%, driven by oil production, exports, and diversification into sectors like tech, aviation, and tourism.

Energy Alberta is proposing a nuclear power plant in the Peace Region to help replace fossil fuels in the province's electricity grid. The plan includes building two to five Candu reactors, which could generate up to 4,800 megawatts of power. The project is expected to bring new jobs and economic development to the area.

Advantage Energy Ltd., a Calgary natural gas company, is curtailing production of natural gas due to low prices. The curtailments began in September and are expected to continue through the rest of 2024.

Lafarge Canada Inc. has launched a $38-million facility at its Exshaw, Alberta plant to use construction waste as an alternative fuel source. The facility will process discarded wood, which would otherwise emit methane in landfills, to replace up to 50% of the natural gas used in one of the plant's cement kilns.

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (CNRL) signed a US$6.5-billion deal to acquire Chevron Canada's oil and gas assets in Alberta, including a 20% stake in the Athabasca Oil Sands Project. This will increase CNRL’s total interest in the project to 90%, boosting production by 9% in 2025 and adding 1.448 billion barrels to its reserves. The deal is expected to close in Q4 2024.

Construction has begun on a $14 million health care centre in Driftpile Cree Nation, with an estimated completion date of summer 2025. The center will offer a range of health services, including doctor and dental offices, mental health care, physiotherapy, and clinical treatments.

Greenfire Resources Ltd plans to increase production capacity by 74% through a modernized SAGD drilling strategy and consolidate well pads into "Super Pads". The company aims to boost production at its Athabasca region assets. Key initiatives include relocating a SAGD facility, restarting existing plants, and minimizing surface costs.

Bartlett Group, a Louisiana-based industrial contractor, is establishing its Canadian headquarters in Sherwood Park, with a multimillion-dollar facility set to manufacture industrial scaffolding for construction clients. The move will create 100 permanent jobs by the end of 2025.

Calgary-based Steel Reef Infrastructure Corp. recently signed power purchase agreements with SaskPower, pledging to provide 100 megawatts of electricity annually to Saskatchewan's grid by 2027—enough to power 100,000 homes. This electricity will come from five of Steel Reef's gas plants in Saskatchewan, using gas that would otherwise be flared and wasted.

Alberta Health Services is working on both short-term and long-term strategies to address healthcare staffing shortages in rural and remote facilities across central Alberta. Recent initiatives include mobile lung screening units and a new bursary to encourage medical residents to commit to rural service for three years.

Calgary’s home construction industry is surging, driven by high immigration and population growth, although home prices are still rising due to demand outpacing supply. Housing starts increased 38% in the first half of 2024 compared to the previous year, largely from multi-unit developments.

Trans Canada Gold Corp. completed its first year of oil production from its Lloydminster wells. The company’s multilateral wells have produced over 75,861 barrels, surpassing the 75,000-barrel production benchmark. Trans Canada Gold has also acquired additional lands to expand its drilling opportunities for 2025 and continues to explore prospects in both Canada and the United States.

Smith Social Enterprises Ltd., a joint venture between Grande Spirit Foundation and BA Leasing Inc., is set to begin construction on a 160-unit housing facility in Grande Prairie, with 30% of the units designated as affordable housing. Construction is expected to continue through 2025.

The Town of Olds is selling Olds Fibre, operating as O-NET, to Telus Communications Inc. due to growing costs to maintain and upgrade the network. The sale is expected to close on November 6.

Amazon is ramping up operations in Canada ahead of the holiday season, hiring 9,000 employees for full-time, part-time, and seasonal roles. New last-mile delivery stations will open across the country, including one in Rocky View County, enhancing regional delivery speed, and creating local job opportunities in sorting, packing, and shipping.

The City of Calgary will close the Inglewood Aquatic Centre on Dec. 22, 2024. The pool had been flagged for closure due to low usage and high operational costs. A recent electrical issue, estimated at $600,000 to repair, expedited the decision to close the facility sooner than anticipated.

The Government of Alberta, along with its health services partners, have reached a four-year agreement that will increase the wages for physicians in training. The adjustments put Alberta on par with other medical schools in western Canada.

The destruction of Valley Truss and Metal in Kensington, one of P.E.I.'s major truss manufacturers, is expected to have a substantial impact on P.E.I.’s construction industry. The other three Island truss and floor manufacturers are looking to step up.

As mental health-related calls to police increase across all jurisdictions, P.E.I. police agencies want officers and mental health professionals to respond to calls together. Other provinces have seen success in diverting people from entering the system.

P.E.I.'s At Home Caregiver Benefit, which aims to keep seniors in their homes and out of long-term care, only approved 37% of Islanders who applied for the program. Some are calling to expand the eligibility criteria and increase the $5.2M budget.

The P.E.I. Shellfish Association says the government needs to get started to address the Island's MSX-infected water, which is deadly to oysters. The association wants to see Island hatcheries working to breed resistant oyster seeds to combat MSX.

The fall lobster fishing season in Zone 25, in the Northumberland Strait, is deemed satisfactory by the industry even though the volume is lower due to the warming water. The price per pound is $8.75, whereas the price last year was around $7 per pound.

The P.E.I. Association of Social Workers states that a shortage of social workers is leading to burnout and causing long wait times. Workers are being asked to do more and work longer. The Island has many vacancies, but no school of social work of its own.

P.E.I.’s new psychiatric hospital is still in the concept stage and the completion date pushed back to 2027 or early 2028. Adjustments have had to be made to scale back plans due to higher-than-expected costs. All of the bids on the project were over $200M.

The suspension of the Saint John (NB) to Digby (NS) ferry due to a refit leaving the boat out of commission from Oct. 16 through Dec. 2, has Digby worried about economic losses due to the decrease in tourism traffic that may impact local businesses in terms of hours of operation and staffing.

The fall lobster fishing season in Zone 25, in the Northumberland Strait, is deemed satisfactory by the industry even though the volume is lower due to the warming water. The price per pound is $8.75, whereas the price last year was around $7 per pound.

Business Openings: Uncle Buck’s (Dartmouth), Falafel Factory (Bedford), Daana Paani (Halifax), 7:40 Restaurant (Hammonds Plains), and Foodies Kitchen (Halifax); Closures: Vines Fusion & Grill (Dartmouth), Lemon Dogs (Shubie), A&W (Bedford), The Halifax Cheese Shop, Pickford+Black/Grounded Coffee, Salty’s, and Minato Sushi (all in Halifax).

The N.S. Government is opening an assessment centre in Halifax to help more internationally trained physicians become licensed in the province. The centre will expand from 4 international medical graduates to 5 physician-led teams of up to 3 graduates each and will run 12-weeks for licensure compared to the previous 18-month timelime.

Aerospace company Airbus has been awarded a federal/provincial $25.6M contract over 5 years for training and equipment to fight wildfires, including helicopters for Nova Scotia. The first new helicopter is expected to arrive next summer.

The Government of Canada has announced $10M in funding for N.S.’s NICHE project through the Foreign Credential Recognition Program. It will serve 370 internationally trained health professionals over 4 years in 5 priority professions: licensed practical nurses; medical lab technologists; medical radiation technologists and other diagnostic imaging professions; pharmacists and pharmacy technicians; and respiratory therapists.

Halifax’s Taz Records is taking over ownership of Backstreet Records in Saint John and Fredericton, renaming the stores as Taz Backstreet. Taz has three Halifax area stores and plans to keep the staff and upgrade the N.B. stores with a new system.

More affordable housing through the Land for Housing Program is coming for Sackville and Dartmouth. This includes 106 units (42 affordable) in Sackville through the Affordable Housing Association of N.S. and over 300 units (136 affordable) with Metro Premier Properties in Dartmouth. Construction will begin after bylaw and permitting requirements are met.

A prisoners’ advocacy organization is struggling to deliver programs at Her Majesty’s Penitentiary in St. John’s due to a lack of correctional officers at the facility.

N.L. is taking the lead to establish a world-class Atlantic Wildfire Centre located at the Gander International Airport supported in part through a $32M cost-shared, 4-year investment in partnership with Natural Resources Canada that will strengthen and enhance efforts to protect Atlantic Canada’s communities and forests.

The Department of Education announced interim staffing measures at E.A. Butler All Grade (McKays) for Principal/Assistant Principal positions as they work to put a permanent administrative team in place. Additional substitute teachers have also been approved along with a new job posting for a full-time permanent substitute teacher.

Ottawa wants to convert the site of a tax centre, on Empire Avenue in St. John’s, to affordable housing. The property is one of the 14 added to the Canada Public Land Bank on Tuesday, thus becoming available for housing development. The 4.69-hectare site is located at 290 Empire Avenue.

The total amount of fish being processed outside the province has increased significantly following regulatory changes made at the provincial level earlier this year. Over 1.5M pounds of fish was sent out of N.L. for processing up to August 27, 2024 compared to about 42k pounds in 2023, and about 46k pounds in 2022.

Professional associations say a shortage of medical radiation technologists in N.L. combined with an aging population’s increasing demand for essential imaging exams, have increased wait times. This challenge is mirrored across Canada and further challenged with insufficient training facilities and early retirements.

The N.L. Government has announced over $1.3M to 6 projects through the Green Transition Fund including Deer Lake Regional Airport Authority ($101k), Labrador Leasing Ltd. ($222k), Newfoundland Power Inc. ($102k), North Atlantic Refining Ltd. ($747k), Nunacor Development Corp. ($40k) and Pennecon Hydraulic Systems Ltd. ($149k).

Garderie McLaughlin, a daycare in Moncton, was granted 121 subsidized spots. The non-profit institution, attached to the Claudette-Bradshaw and Le Mascaret schools, obtained this agreement as part of the affordable daycare policy.

The city of Saint John has proposed to increase the buffer zone to address residents’s concerns about its expansion plans for the Spruce Lake Industrial Park. Saint John wants to make hundreds of hectares in the area "pad ready" for heavy industrial development.

The fall lobster fishing season in Zone 25, in the Northumberland Strait, is deemed satisfactory by the industry even though the volume is lower due to the warming water. The price per pound is $8.75, whereas the price last year was around $7 per pound.

The Codiac Regional Policing Authority has proposed a budget increase to allow the hiring of 17 more police officers and five civilian support staff. Due to an increase in population, it also wants to add 46 police officers over three years.

A new comedy club is opening next month in Fredericton called the Comic Sutra. The club will be located in the Red Lantern on Fredericton's north side. Comedians in the area have previously only had the option to perform at open-mics.

Halifax’s Taz Records is taking over ownership of Backstreet Records in Saint John and Fredericton, renaming the stores as Taz Backstreet. Taz has three Halifax area stores and plans to keep the staff and upgrade the N.B. stores with a new system.

Moncton city council has approved the $90M Gateway Towers project, a pair of 17-storey mixed-use towers to be built on land along Riverfront Park. Lafford Developments says it will start work in December and will take 3.5 years to complete.

Potato Corner, a Filipino restaurant, opened a location in Mississauga's Square One Shopping Centre

Bubi's Awesome Eats, a burger joint in Windsor, closed permanently

Aspire Community & Developmental Services Inc., a social services organization for neurodivergent youth and young adults, opened in Barrie

Blommer Chocolate Co. broke ground on its $80M factory expansion project in Campbellford, which is expected to be completed by 2026 and create 35 new jobs

The federal government invested $6.9M to support economic growth in Indigenous communities in Northern Ontario, funding locally led initiatives like community support services and mining infrastructure projects

The provincial government is investing $1.9M to support 10 projects in the Parry Sound area, including initiatives in the local film industry, two manufacturing businesses, and a First Nation community

Modern Niagara, a multi-service contracting company, opened its 230,000-sq.-ft. Kingston innovation hub after $70M worth of upgrades

King Taps, a restaurant and bar, opened a new location in downtown Toronto

La Diperie, a dessert shop, opened in Cambridge

Frontier Lithium Inc., Green TM Resources Canada Ltd., Rock Tech Lithium Inc., and Generation PGM Inc., have collectively received $13.8M from the federal government to support critical mineral projects in Northwestern Ontario

The Government of Canada invested $4.2M to help 30 organizations across southern Ontario diversify their tourism offerings and attract new visitors

Brantford General Hospital is receiving nearly $16M from the provincial government to complete critical upgrades and repairs

Amazon is opening three last-mile delivery stations in Windsor, Ottawa, and Richmond Hill, and will hire 9,000 employees across Canada for the holiday season

First Nations public libraries will receive an additional $1.25M in annual provincial funding to support staffing, operations, and enhance educational resources and cultural preservation

The Georgian Nordic Outdoor Activity Centre received $150K from the federal government to expand its facilities and complete infrastructure upgrades. The investment is expected to boost tourism in Parry Sound and create 11 new jobs.

Koi Restaurant in Hamilton’s Hess Village will close at the end of the month

The federal and provincial governments are jointly investing $4M to attract and retain agri-food workers across the province. The investment will fund marketing campaigns, new worker supports, and on-site amenities and facilities.

Crafty Ramen Inc., a Japanese restaurant chain, closed its Toronto location

A Taco Bell location opened in Petawawa, creating 40 new job opportunities

Canna Cabana, a retail cannabis chain, opened a location in downtown Toronto

Goodness Me! Natural Food Market closed in Cambridge

In a difficult financial context, Société de transport de Laval (STL) has terminated the employment of 13 people, in addition to 6 already vacant positions

Mission Unitaînés, an organization dedicated to the construction of affordable housing for seniors, will build 100 social and affordable housing units in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu. The $23.5M project is funded by all three levels of government.

The Regional County Municipality (RCM) of Antoine-Labelle has received over $1.1M from the Quebec government to finance five projects under the Fonds région et ruralité revitalization agreement

The Ministère des Transports du Québec has invested nearly $7M to rebuild the Mont-Brun bridge in Rouyn-Noranda. Work began in May and is scheduled for completion in November.

Omnia Technologies, real estate developer and general contractor, has begun construction of a 15-floor building comprising 131 rental condos in downtown Montréal

Constructions Blackburn & Fils has begun the work, estimated at several million dollars, to build a new head office in Alma over a three-month period. The building was designed by DG3A Architecture of Québec City.

Kemitek, a specialized applied research centre affiliated with Cégep de Thetford, was unveiled. The $10.2M project was financed by contributions of $5.6M from the Government of Quebec and $2M from the Government of Canada.

In the spring of 2025, Québec City will begin redeveloping the site of the Sainte-Foy outdoor recreation centre. This $5M project, of which $1.5M comes from provincial funding, will go toward regreening the riverbanks and building a lookout.

Montréal-based tour operator and airline Air Transat could lay off up to 80 employees on November 1

The City of Saint-Basile-le-Grand awards a contract worth nearly $9M, financed entirely by Quebec, to Entreprises Michaudville of Mont Saint-Hilaire to build an access road leading to the future Northvolt plant

The Centre de services scolaire de Laval welcomes its first students to the newly built École secondaire de la Croisée

Valcourt-based recreational vehicle manufacturer BRP discontinues production of electric bicycles. As a result of this decision, twenty or so people are being laid off.

Biophilia Développement Durable, a company specializing in community housing, invests nearly $70M to build 178 affordable housing units in Saint-Hyacinthe

Dollarama, a chain of discount stores, will open a branch in Brompton. The work is expected to be completed in early 2025.

Pointe-aux-Outardes Nature Park invests $4M to build a welcome and knowledge-sharing pavilion. The work, financed by the governments of Canada and Quebec, as well as the Société du Plan Nord, is scheduled for completion in the summer of 2025.

Maison Russet, based in Huntingdon and specializing in sweet-potato processing, received over $30M from an investment fund. This sum will enable the company of over 160 employees to grow on the national and international scene.

The City of Terrebonne announces an investment of over $1.24M to add a new boat launch at the Ruisseau de Feu conservation park. The provincial government and the Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal are also partners in the project.

Marmen Énergie has reopened its wind turbine tower manufacturing plant in Matane, adding a hundred workers to the twenty or so already on the payroll. The company also plans to hire 350 additional employees over the next few years.

The Centre culturel Le Griffon in Gaspé was engulfed in flames. The building, which housed a performance and reception venue, an art gallery and a café, is a total loss.

Centre de services scolaires de l'Énergie announces a $20M investment to renovate and expand Notre-Dame school in Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel

The Atikamekw d'Opitciwan Council announces the start of construction of a biomass power plant. The $70M project should be completed in fall 2026. This project is made possible by the contributions of various partners.

Han-Logement, a non-profit charitable organization, is starting construction of 4 buildings with 32 affordable, accessible apartments for people living with disabilities in Gaspé. The $10.3M project is expected to be completed in July 2025.

Elva, a real estate developer, begins construction of Place Lira Blainville, a 137-unit site in Blainville. Syscomax of Mirabel is carrying out the work, which will be completed in a year's time. NEUF architect(e)s and Projet Paysage of Montréal are also involved in the project.

Plate 2000, a Saint-Anselme-based manufacturer of concrete finishing tools and machinery parts, receives over $4.2M in assistance from the Quebec government to automate its processes and purchase logistics and automation equipment

The City of Saint-Charles-Borromée has invested nearly $2M in two modern fire engines

The Centre de services scolaires des Samares opened Des Sentiers elementary school in Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, the construction of which required an investment of over $30M. Quebec’s Ministère de l'Éducation contributed close to $29M.

After an investment of $2.4M, Brunet, a pharmacy chain, opened its new Matane branch. The pharmacy currently has 45 employees.

The Centre de services scolaires de Laval inaugurated new premises for its vocational training centre, the École hôtelière et d'administration de Laval

Nano One Materials, a company specializing in lithium-ion batteries, received $18M from the U.S. Department of Defense for its Candiac plant. The sum, spread over two years, will be used to increase production at the plant.

Les Immeubles Félix Roussin, a real estate developer and manager, has begun construction work to expand a building in Québec City’s Colbert industrial park. This represents an investment of over $10M.

SM Sport, a sports vehicle dealership, has embarked on a project to renovate and expand its facilities in Québec City. The work will take eight months to complete.

Resolu Forest Products, a logging company, will close the Comtois sawmill in Lebel-sur-Quévillon indefinitely, laying off 70 employees

Acier DM, a reinforced steel manufacturer located in the municipality of L'Ange-Gardien, opened its new plant. The Quebec government contributed $2.5M to the project.

Alloprof, a Montréal-based tutoring organization, will receive more than $54M over three years from the provincial government to support the development of its digital resources for learning French. 50 people will be hired.

JackFlat - Le Dernier Burger restaurant to open in Sherbrooke in the coming months

TC Energy Corp. spun off it's crude oil pipelines business to South Bow Corp. The new company will be headquartered in Calgary and run TC Energy's crude oil pipelines business, including the Keystone pipeline system. TC Energy Corp. will focus on natural gas and new low-carbon energy opportunities.

The Government of Alberta, along with the Alberta Cancer Foundation and nor-for-profit company 19 to Zero, are providing $1.5M towards a new mobile screening program. The new program will support mobile lung health units in underserved communities across the province.

Ohpaho Secondary School opened in Leduc on September 24. The new school has 880 students and features a fine arts studio, industrial kitchen, production facility, outdoor classroom, and robotics lab.

The Canada Post Foundation is providing $22,007.22 to the Arts of the Ave Edmonton Society for the Growing Green Alleys initiative. The program will add art, establish safe play areas for children, deter crime, and clean up litter and debris in alleyways in the city.

According to the Calgary Real Estate Board, September home sales were down 17.6% compared to the same month last year. House prices were up 5.5% over the same period. Declining sales and increasing inventory is helping to balance the market.

According to Statistics Canada, the population of Alberta is expected to increase by 2.6 million people over the next 27 years. The population grew 4.4% from July 1, 2023 and July 1, 2024, the highest growth in Canada and above the national average of 3.0%

Destination Canada announced that it will support the Northern Sky Corridor project in 2024-2025, a tourism route that will span from Edmonton to the Northwest Territories.

The Government of Alberta is providing an additional $3M in grants through the Small Community Opportunity Program to support Indigenous and small communities. Eligible projects can receive up to $100,000 and must align with the Economic Development in Rural Alberta Plan. The program opened for applications on September 24.

The Government of Alberta is spending $15.5M on projects that improve access to healthcare in rural and remote communities in the province. Projects include the Brian Rosche Ambulance Station in Slave Lake, construction of a new dialysis unit in Lloydminster, and enhanced kidney care services in Grand Prairie.

The Government of Alberta selected the Ghost Reservoir as the site of the relocated Ghost Dam. The project will now move to phase 3, engineering and regulatory approval, before moving on to phase 4, procurement, construction, and commissioning.

According to Statistics Canada, the tourism industry in Alberta is growing. Tourism spending in the province was $12.7B in 2023, $2B more than the $10.7B in spending in 2022. Spending from international visitors surpassed pre-pandemic levels, reaching $2.9B in 2023.

Eastern Alberta Regional Victim Services Society (EARVSS) opened a central office in St. Paul on September 23. The newly formed organization aims to enable more consistent service to support victims who live in the 24 communities and surrounding areas of the Eastern Alberta District.

Take a Hike Market, a café in Canmore, closed on September 29 after two years of operation.

As of October 1, Alberta and Saskatchewan are tied for the lowest minimum wage in the country at $15 per hour.

The Government of Alberta, Alberta Health Services and Alberta Precision Labs recently launched a pilot program that aims to expand cervical cancer screening opportunities in the province.

The NWT government is accepting 2024 Trapper Mentorship Program applications. The program pairs new trappers with experienced trappers, providing a $1.5k starter kit to new applicants and $2k for mentors to cover their cost. The deadline to apply is October 11.

Skills Nunavut offered its Summer Junior Apprentice Program in Iqaluit from July 15 to August 16, 2024, for students aged 13 to 17. The program provided experience in trades jobs alongside trades professionals. Skills Nunavut aims to expand the program to other communities in summer 2025.

The Yukon government and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada signed a letter of intent to issue two-year work permits to Yukon foreign nationals whose work permits expired after May 16, or will expire before Dec 31, 2024. Eligible foreign nationals must apply for the permit through the Yukon Nominee Program by October 15 and be nominated by their employer.

Fort Smith Metis Council’s Madeline Bird Daycare reported high demand for childcare services since it opened in 2023. The daycare reached capacity soon after opening and now has a waitlist. The daycare is partnering with Aurora College to train childcare workers, with three staff members soon to complete early childhood diplomas.

Housing NWT commissioned Hay River-based Metcan Building Solutions to build 33 public housing units for 11 communities in the Northwest Territories. Nineteen units will be new, while 14 will replace old housing stock. Metcan includes energy efficient specifications and consideration for northern conditions in its homes.

Seven Fort Simpson Housing Authority workers with the Public Service Alliance of Canada union went on strike on October 1. According to the union, low wages spurred labour shortages which led to burnout and reduced service quality. The housing authority provides services for over 100 housing units.

The NWT government is accepting applications for the Indigenous Language Revitalization Scholarship and will award ten $5k scholarships. NWT students enrolled in post-secondary programs supporting Indigenous language revitalization this school year may be eligible. The deadline to apply is December 1.

University College of the North is partnering with Foran Mining Corporation and Peter Ballanytyne Cree Nation to offer a second intake of its Mining Readiness Training Program. The program is targeted to people who are interested in the mining industry but lack relevant job experience. There are 10 spots available in this intake.

The Homes for Heroes Foundation is hoping to begin construction on a $4M veterans’ village in Winnipeg’s Transcona neighbourhood next year. The Calgary-based non-profit plans to build 20 tiny homes to provide temporary housing and social supports for military veterans experiencing homelessness. The project is expected to be complete by the end of 2025.

The Government of Manitoba and the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs have begun hiring for a search of a Winnipeg-area landfill, to be conducted later this fall. The remains of two Indigenous women who were murdered in the spring of 2022 are believed to be at the Prairie Green Landfill. The project will be led by specialists with a background in forensic anthropology, but no prior experience is needed to apply for general search technician positions.

True North Real Estate Development is moving forward with its plans to purchase and redevelop the Portage Place mall in downtown Winnipeg. Construction will begin in 2025 on the project, which will include a health care centre as well as a residential tower, built in partnership with the Southern Chiefs Organization. The federal government recently announced a contribution of $27M in addition to $40M in assistance from the City of Winnipeg.

Manitoba is on track to have a record-breaking year in television and film production. After a busy summer season, several big budget films are shooting in Winnipeg this fall. These include Normal, Altar, Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice, and The Zealot.

Winnipeg’s downtown office vacancy rate has fallen for the first time in nearly two years, after reaching an all-time high of 18.6% in the second quarter of 2024. According to CBRE Canada, the slight drop to 18.4% is likely due to the removal of sublet space.

Manitoba’s minimum wage has increased by 50 cents, to $15.80 per hour, beginning October 1. The minimum wage increases annually according to the rate of inflation.

The City of Winnipeg is providing $25M in grants to 11 local housing projects through its Housing Accelerator Fund. The projects will create a combined 1,135 new housing units in Winnipeg, including 597 affordable units and 613 units located in downtown neighbourhoods.

The Government of Manitoba has hired 873 new health care staff in the past six months, and says it is on track to meet a goal of 1,000 net new workers. The new workers include 304 nurses, 290 health care aides, and 116 physicians working in the public system.

Effective October 28, Pacific Coastal Airlines is adding a new route connecting Prince George and Kelowna. The route will operate six times a week from Sundays to Fridays.

Strathcona Beer Company opened a brewery in North Vancouver in September.

Andonis, a supper club and nightclub, is opening in Vancouver before 2025.

Tolko Industries Limited is temporarily shutting down their Soda Creek Division sawmill in Williams Lake. The mill will close for 30 days starting September 30, 2024, impacting approximately 50 employees. The company cites challenging lumber markets, increased U.S. tariffs and the availability of economic fibre as the reason for the temporary shutdown.

On September 19, 2024, the Government of B.C. announced $7.3M funding to Twincon Enterprises Ltd. to make improvements to Highway 97 near Penticton. The upgrades include extending a four-lane section on the highway, improving pedestrian access, upgrading turning lanes, and enhancing storm drainage. Construction started in October 2024 and is expected to be completed by fall 2025.

The Government of Canada, through PacifiCan’s Tourism Growth Program, is providing $1.6M to seven organizations in the Lower Mainland to create diverse cultural experiences and support Indigenous tourism. Projects include workshops, film, music, sports, museum exhibits, performances and events.

The Government of Canada is providing $421K to install a new generator at the Mabel Lake Sewer Lift Station in Enderby. The new generator will support facility operations during power outages. Construction began in September and is expected to be completed in November.

Avo House, a Japanese restaurant, has closed in Vancouver on September 15.

Sushi Hyun, a Japanese omakase restaurant, has opened in Vancouver.

Sing Sing Beer Bar is opening a restaurant in Langley in spring 2025. The restaurant can seat up to 150 people, with up to 75 guests inside and 75 guests on the four-season patio.

Zubu Food Hall has closed its restaurant in Vancouver.

Earl of Sandwich, a fast-food chain, is opening in Port Coquitlam in October.

The Government of Canada is providing $15M to the City of Saanich to support housing development in Saanich through land planning, land acquisition and new processes. Part of the funds will go towards creating positions, such as planners and a housing advisor, that support the housing approval process.

CHNL (Radio NL), a Kamloops radio station, is laying off four of its seven journalists as part of a rebranding of the radio station. The rebranded station will include a mix of music, news, sports, and community information.

Valley Truss and Metal Ltd. in Kensington was destroyed in a fire this week. Kensington’s Mayor states that he hopes the company rebuilds, which employs 22 staff, and stated that top company officials were on hand to evaluate their next steps.

New changes are in effect with the Temporary Foreign Worker program, which are aimed to shrink the program and push employers to invest more in local employees. Canadian employers will be restricted to a new hiring cap of 10% of their workforce and a 1-year limit to contracts for low-wage positions.

The multinucleate sphere X (MSX) disease in oysters is present in other cultivation areas in Prince Edward Island, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). The disease is now also confirmed in the areas surrounding the East River, Malpeque Bay, and Rustico.

Port Charlottetown has had a busy cruise season and recently had four cruise ships in at the same time. P.E.I. had 98 scheduled visits between April and October. Cruise ships help extend the tourist season, with the last ship arriving in mid-October.

P.E.I.’s minimum wage increased by 60 cents to $16 an hour on Oct. 1. The minimum wage in Ontario also increased to $17.20 an hour this month, as did Saskatchewan to $15 and Manitoba to $15.80. B.C. has the highest provincial rate at $17.40 an hour.

The minimum wage is increasing to $16 per hour in P.E.I. Additionally, legislative changes on the number of paid sick days are coming into effect. Some workers are now entitled to three paid sick days per year.

ACOA announced that it will invest $1,725,333 to support six tourism operators to undertake 10 projects to help improve and advance P.E.I.’s tourism industry. The province will also add $986,575 to go toward nine of the projects.

Legislation to regulate offshore wind development in N.S. and N.L. has cleared the Senate. Bids for offshore wind projects could begin as early as 2025 once regional environmental assessments are completed. Officials are optimistic that this sector will create tens of thousands of jobs and prosperity for many communities.

The Government of Canada has announced $1,262,165 in funding to help 4 tourism operators in Ingonish expand their winter offerings and extend the region’s tourism season. They include Cape Smokey Holding Ltd. $578,575, the Cabot Snowmobile Club, Ingonish Harbour-View Chalets, and MacKinnon House Ltd.

New/Coming Soon Businesses: Talya’s Taverna (2nd location/Halifax), Mystic (Halifax), Saffron Supermarket (Bedford), El Este Taqueria & Cerveza (Halifax), and Café Lara (2nd location/Halifax); Closures: Treble Bar (Dartmouth), Zen Cuisine (Halifax), and Score Pizza (Halifax).

New changes are in effect with the Temporary Foreign Worker program, which are aimed to shrink the program and push employers to invest more in local employees. Canadian employers will be restricted to a new hiring cap of 10% of their workforce and a 1-year limit to contracts for low-wage positions.

In N.S., over 16k patients have received care under the new Canadian Dental Care Plan and the number of participating dentists has grown significantly since being launched in May. The N.S. Dental Association says there are 608 dentists in N.S. with about 423 (70%) participating as of Sept. 19. One of the challenges is finding providers in rural communities.

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) inaugurated its new Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) on Barrington Street in Halifax on Wednesday. The new office aims to promote collaboration between NATO member countries and the science and technology sector.

The N.S. Government is expanding the pilot CCA–Practical Nursing Bridging Program to provide opportunities for another 25 certified CCAs at NSCC’s Cumberland campus to become licensed practical nurses starting in January 2025. Participants receive free tuition/books with a commitment to work in continuing care in N.S. for 2 years after graduation.

The N.S. Government has announced $22M toward sustainable development and energy-efficiency programs to support the net-zero construction sector reach net-zero emissions by 2050. Funding includes a top up to an existing energy-efficiency improvement program ($13.5M) and an affordable rental construction pilot program ($6.4M).

An Indigenous-led consortium has acquired Newdock also known as St. John’s Dockyard Ltd. The consortium is made up of Horizon Naval Engineering, Qalipu First Nation and Nova Scotia-based Membertou First Nation. The sale is expected to close in early October and lead to greater economic opportunities.

New changes are in effect with the Temporary Foreign Worker program, which are aimed to shrink the program and push employers to invest more in local employees. Canadian employers will be restricted to a new hiring cap of 10% of their workforce and a 1-year limit to contracts for low-wage positions.

The Government of Canada has transferred over $16M to N.L. under the Canada Community-Building Fund for the first payment of the 2024-2025 fiscal year that will help communities across the province invest in local infrastructure priorities including drinking water, wastewater, public transit, and community energy systems.

Trident Construction has been awarded a $5.7M provincial government contract for the erection of a Bailey bridge spanning the Narrows and connecting the two sides of Marystown. The project is estimated to be completed by the end of 2026.

Legislation to regulate offshore wind development in N.S. and N.L. has cleared the Senate. Bids for offshore wind projects could begin as early as 2025 once regional environmental assessments are completed. Officials are optimistic that this sector will create tens of thousands of jobs and prosperity for many communities.

Quebec-based EcoRock is proposing to turn a northern N.B. quarry into an open mining operation for pozzolan, a volcanic rock used to make low-carbon cement. The project could create up to 168 jobs, but various approvals and rezoning are still required.

New changes are in effect with the Temporary Foreign Worker program, which are aimed to shrink the program and push employers to invest more in local employees. Canadian employers will be restricted to a new hiring cap of 10% of their workforce and a 1-year limit to contracts for low-wage positions.

Saint John based Hemmings Films and Blue Ice Pictures are currently filming a U.S. zombie TV series in Saint John, the largest scale project in the city since the 90s. The cast and crew is fully Canadian and also employs local crew and talent.

The shortage of school bus drivers in N.B. school districts is getting worse, according to CUPE. School buses are full to the point of carrying 50 to 70 students each, and the situation is similar across all school districts. CUPE recommends certain measures to improve recruitment.

Futurpreneur Canada is receiving $2M from the provincial government to support 300 young entrepreneurs in rural and Northern communities in Ontario

Transitions Construction Limited broke ground on the $323K Burford Optimist Skate Park

The First Nations National Guardians Network received $27.6M from the federal government to support 18 new and 62 existing Indigenous-led environmental stewardship initiatives

Southbridge Care Homes is closing Parkview Manor Health Care Centre, a 34-bed long-term care home in Chesley at the end of December

The Sault Community Career Centre received an additional $1.07M from the federal government to support the Transition to Independence Program and assist 66 youth with career skill trainings in Sault Ste. Marie over the next four years

The provincial government is investing $1.28M in seven research projects to help farmers increase long-term productivity and competitiveness

Costco Wholesale is opening a location at the Lynden Park Mall in Brantford in November, creating around 300 jobs

Bardo, a restaurant chain based in Hamilton, is closing its James North location

Compass Early Learning and Care, a childcare service company, is opening a new location in Kirkfield, within Kawartha Lakes, creating 49 child care spaces

Halibut House Fish & Chips opened a location in Guelph

CarePatrol Franchise Systems, LLC, a senior care solutions organization, opened two franchises: CarePatrol of York Region, North York, and Scarborough, as well as CarePatrol of Ottawa

The Region of Waterloo is receiving $1.5M from the provincial government to hire more nurses and other health professionals to offload ambulance patients in hospital emergency departments

Pür & Simple opened in Collingwood

The Kenora District Services Board is receiving over $4.2M from both the provincial and federal governments to support the construction of 102 affordable homes in Kenora and Dryden

Boralex Inc., a Quebec-based renewable energy company, and Walpole Island First Nation are collaborating on a new battery storage plant in Tilbury. Construction starts later this year, creating up to 150 jobs.

Momo Loco, an Asian cuisine restaurant, opened a location in Mississauga

Canada Royal Milk ULC, a milk powder producer, constructed a 320,000-sq.-ft. manufacturing plant for infant formula in Kingston, creating more than 160 jobs

EddieO's Pourhouse & Kitchen, a restaurant in Milton, is closing

Wow! Wing House, a chicken wing chain restaurant, opened a location in Oshawa

Estiatorio Milos, a Greek restaurant, opened in downtown Toronto

Paris Baguette, a bakery and cafe chain, is opening a location in Mississauga’s Heartland Town Centre

Piazza Bistro, an Italian restaurant, closed in Oakville

Deep Sky, a carbon removal company, is investing $2.5M in mineralisation research projects in Thetford Mines and geological assessments for sedimentary storage in Bécancour

The Centre de la petite enfance La Petite Bande, a daycare centre, has started to build a facility with 80 spots in Princeville. The project, which will be completed by April 2025, is being funded with over $3M in provincial aid and a municipal grant.

Uniatox - Unité d'intervention et d'action en toxicomanie, an organization that specializes in addiction prevention, inaugurated its geothermal day centre called La Remise à 9 in Mascouche. The centre is valued at around $2.5M. Various partners contributed to the project.

Deep Sky, a carbon removal company, is investing $2.5M in mineralisation research projects in Thetford Mines and geological assessments for sedimentary storage in Bécancour

Buildings manager Cogir Immobilier inaugurated the first phase of a rental housing complex called Mostra Centropolis in Laval. Construction of the second and third phases will be completed in 2025 and 2026, respectively.

The Riverside School Board will expand the John-Abbott school in Delson. The value of the project has not yet been confirmed. Work will begin in the summer of 2025 and should be completed by the beginning of the 2026 school year.

The Centre de développement du porc du Québec, an expertise and research institute, is building a new facility in Deschambeault-Grondines. It represents an investment of more than $7M, which includes $6.3M in funding from the Government of Quebec.

Developer Industries Mavi is investing $9.6M in the construction of two buildings with a total of 30 affordable housing units and businesses in Lac-Mégantic. Among others, the Government of Quebec is contributing $3.6M to the project.

Best Buy, a chain that sells electronic products, among other things, will open an express store in Baie-Comeau. The shop will have a smaller surface area.

The Coopérative de solidarité en habitation Laure-Gaudreault will go ahead with its project to build 54 affordable apartments near Longueuil

The Ville de Saint-Antonin is investing more than $6.6M in building its new sports centre with the help of the three levels of government. It is scheduled to open in the spring of 2025.

EcoloPharm, a manufacturer of medication packaging, is investing $15M in expanding its facilities in Chambly. The environmentally-friendly project is being funded by the governments of Quebec and Canada.

Several retailers at the Galeries Joliette, a mall in that municipality, are looking for staff

The Ville de Princeville is opening the Paul-de-la-Sablonnière sports centre after having invested $6.6M in an expansion and upgrades. The governments of Quebec and Canada contributed a total of $3.1M to the project.

Les Habitations Indigo, a non-profit organization, announced the construction of 26 affordable apartments that will be adapted for young adults with autism or a mild intellectual disability in L’Assomption. It is scheduled to open in August of 2025.

The Municipalité de Saint-Joseph-du-Lac began construction on a drinking water facility, in partnership with the Municipalité de Pointe-Calumet. The $6.5M project, which is being carried out by GBI expert-conseil and Nordmec Construction, will be delivered in August of 2025.

The National Bank, a financial institution, inaugurated its head office in downtown Montréal and welcomed more than 11,000 employees

Cansew, a dry cleaner and manufacturer of thread and other sewing products, is investing $10M in its Montréal plant to acquire new equipment for its dye house

The Municipalité de Saint-Irénée inaugurated Promenade des bains, a coastal path, after having invested nearly $3M. The three levels of government funded the project, which was carried out by Construction Éclair from Clermont.

The Club de golf de Berthier is investing more than $20M in upgrading its facilities in Berthierville. Huxham Golf Design Inc. from Baie-d'Urfé, a golf course design firm, was awarded the contract to redesign the course.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada announced an investment of $41.8M over the next three years to improve port infrastructure in the Magdalen Islands

The Chaudière-Appalaches region is receiving nearly $6.1M from the Government of Quebec to carry out 19 socio-economic projects. Among others, the Cégep de Thetford is receiving $1M to build its sports centre.

The Ville de Drummondville is awarding a $3.8M contract to rehabilitate a fire station. The project will take several months.

Groupe Vision DR, a real estate developer, is beginning a residential project with 190 housing units called Quartier des Deux Cantons in Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover. Soon, it will begin construction on a building with 19 housing units, which will be completed by July of 2025.

Harry Rosen, Canada's largest menswear retailer, is investing $50M in revamping its 19 stores, including those in Montréal and Laval

The Ville de Montréal will be investing $12M until 2027 in pedestrianizing the following nine roads: Mont-Royal, Duluth, De Castelnau, Wellington, Ontario, Saint-Denis, Sainte-Catherine Est, Saint-Hubert and Bernard

The Coopérative des Paramédicaux de l'Outaouais is looking to fill paramedic positions in the area

Nouveau Monde Graphite, a graphite producer in Saint-Michel-des-Saints, awarded a contract to ABB Canada, a firm that specializes in electrification and automation, as part of its Matawanie mine development project

The Collège de Lévis, a private secondary school, began construction on a sports centre. The $21.5M project received $3M in aid from the Ville de Lévis. Honco, a steel building manufacturer, is carrying out the project. Construction will be completed by August of 2025.

Concordia University in Montréal received $40M from the Government of Canada for its Volt-Age program to conduct research on electrification towards carbon neutrality in Canada by 2030

The Montoni Group, a real estate developer, is investing $150M in building a centre dedicated to professional artistic creation, which will also house a main library, in Laval. The building will be open by January 2027.

JB Aviation Services is investing $55M in building a terminal near the MET – Montréal Metropolitan Airport – in Saint-Hubert. Construction, which will begin shortly, should be completed by the fall of 2025.

The Centre de services scolaire de l’Estuaire indicated that it has full- and part-time teaching, janitorial, secretarial, special education and school education vacancies, among others

The Centre de la petite enfance l'Escale des Moussaillons inaugurated the addition of 21 new spots at its daycare centre in Saint-Gervais. The provincial and municipal governments helped to fund the expansion.

As of December 20, logging company Resolute Forest Products will close its sawmills in La Tuque and Maniwaki until further notice. Approximately 280 workers will be affected.

The Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC), in collaboration with the three levels of government and various financial partners, inaugurated the Chevalier project. It includes 21 social and affordable housing units and is valued at around $10.5M.

The Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, in collaboration with developer LS4 Immobilier, announced that a student residence called Roomî has opened

La Tulipe, a concert hall in Montréal's Plateau-Mont-Royal borough, has been forced to shut down after more than 100 years

The Cégep de Lanaudière, an institute of higher education that includes three colleges in Joliette, L’Assomption and Terrebonne and a head office in Repentigny, is looking for staff

Coopérative Alina, an organic grocery store in Rimouski, filed for bankruptcy. As a result, 25 jobs were lost.

Harry Rosen, Canada's largest menswear retailer, is investing $50M in revamping its 19 stores, including those in Montréal and Laval

The Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux de l’Estrie – CHUS is looking to fill 400 professional positions for its various facilities by October 2025, which is when the use of placement agencies will no longer be allowed

Developer Vincent Fauteux and Le Renaissance, a group of seniors' residences, will build 24 affordable housing units called Logéa Thetford in Thetford Mines in 2025. The project of nearly $6M is receiving funding from the three levels of government.

Resolute Forest Products, a logging company, is receiving $5M in financial support from the provincial government for a greenhouse gas reduction project at its paper production plant in Gatineau

As of December 20, logging company Resolute Forest Products will close its sawmills in La Tuque and Maniwaki until further notice. Approximately 280 workers will be affected.

According to a study from the Information and Communications Technology Council, Alberta’s interactive digital media industry will contribute up to $169M to the province’s GDP by 2030. It also found that tech employment will continue to grow faster than the overall Alberta economy. The study highlighted the need for incentives to attract mid- to senior-level talent which is in high demand.

The Government of Alberta is creating a $900K Workforce Strategies Grant to Elevate Aviation. This grant will support aviation training across the province. The funds will go towards a new Virtual Reality Aviation Maintenance Training System which will help support training that will fill gaps in the aviation industry.

The Government of Alberta has provided $680K through the Affordable Housing Partnership Program to a Silvera for Seniors project that provided 47 new homes in the Livingston area.

The Government of Alberta is providing $90K over the next two years to the Calgary Internation Film Festival. According to the province, the film festival is the largest in the province and helps improve the visibility of Albertan stories.

The Canada Post Community Foundation is providing the Arts of the Ave Edmonton Society with over $22K to support the group’s Growing Green Alleys initiative. The initiative looks to improve Alberta Avenues’ alleyways by adding art, establishing safe play areas for children, deterring crime, and cleaning up litter.

Habitat for Humanity Red Deer is launching the new Critical Repairs Program which will support lower-income central Albertan homeowners by providing them with supports to make critical repairs to their homes. The program is expected to extend the liveability of existing homes, reducing the need for people to leave their homes.

Take 5 donuts and coffee in Beverly closed on September 22.

A new RONA store in Olds celebrated its grand opening on September 19. As part of joining the RONA brand, $1M was spent to expand the store’s retail space by 6K sq. ft.

The City of Calgary has re-opened its Downtown Development Incentive Program. The program provides eligible developers with up to $75 per sq. ft. for office to residential conversion projects up to a maximum of $15M.

Fire and Flood Emergency Services Ltd. celebrated the grand opening for its new headquarters on September 20. The new headquarters is located just outside of Red Deer and will allow for better collaboration with stakeholders.

The new $1.4B Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre is opening in Calgary and will be welcoming its first patients by the end of October. The facility will have 160 beds and 9.2K sq. m. of research space. The facility will centralize much of cancer care to a single location.

The Government of Alberta is granting the Kids Cancer Foundation of Alberta $500K to expand the capacity and improve the accessibility of its Camp Kindle. The funds will help the camp replace and upgrade its facilities as well as provide diverse and accessible indoor activities. Camp Kindle is the only accredited oncology camp in Alberta.

Canadian National Railway has announced plans to move its rail operations out of Jasper. The company will move its crew change point to the Dalehurst area near Hinton. The move will not be completed until at least September 2025. The company has said the change was made to minimize stops along the stretch. It is not yet known if the workers will be able to continue living in Jasper.

Chipotle, an American Mexican fast-food chain restaurant, opened a location in Edmonton on September 19. This location is the city’s first Chipotle restaurant and the third in the province.

The Governments of Canada and British Columbia are providing $1.5M to support farmers and ranchers through 16 regional projects over 2025. This funding is expected to help farmers and ranchers improve soil health and water management as well as reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Lush Cosmetics is scaling down operations at its Vancouver facility and shifting manufacturing operations to Toronto. The changes are expected to be completed by February 26, 2025. Lush has not released information on how many employees will be impacted by this layoff.

Baked, a bakery has opened in Kelowna in September.

Ebisu, a Vancouver-based Japanese restaurant, closed in September 2024.

Bar Down Cookies is opening a shop in Langley on October 1, 2024.

The Government of B.C. is spending $133.5M to add 89 new prefabricated classrooms to 10 school districts across the province. Additions will be located in the Lower Mainland, Kelowna, Fort St. John, Nanaimo, and Terrace and will provide almost 2.2K new seats. The new classrooms are expected to be ready for the 2025 school year.

The Government of British Columbia has provided $158.3M towards a new hospital and health centre in Fort St. James. The hospital combines primary, acute, and long-term care in one location. The hospital will have 27 beds, 18 long-term care and 9 acute care beds. The new facility is expected to be complete on October 8, 2024, and will open in January 2025.

Beaucoup Bakery & Café, a Parisian-inspired bakery, is opening a café in Squamish this winter.

LOJEL, a luggage company, is opening an 1,800 sq. ft. flagship store in Vancouver.

The Government of B.C. is providing $34M towards the Queen Elizabeth Elementary school expansion in New Westminster. The expansion includes 21 classrooms, adding a total of 525 seats. Construction is expected to complete by fall 2026.

The Governments of Canada and British Columbia have partnered with the First Nations Health Council and First Nations Health Authority to support a new treatment centre in Yaqan Nukiy lands, near Creston. The centre will include 16 substance use treatment beds, aftercare services, four residences and lodging for family and guests. Construction is expected to be completed by spring 2026.

Paragon Tea Room opened in Richmond in September 2024.

Thompson’s only vet clinic, North of 55 Veterinary Services, is closing at the end of the year. The clinic’s veterinarian cites staff shortages and poor work-life balance among the reasons for the closure.

A new extended-hours primary care clinic is now open at Winnipeg’s Grace General Hospital. It will be open evenings, weekends, and holidays, offering both walk-in and pre-booked appointments.

More than one quarter of nurses in Manitoba leave the profession before the age of 35, according to a report by the Montreal Economic Institute. While the province ranked highest in Canada in terms of retention due to the number of new nurses entering the field each year, burnout and poor working conditions contribute to many leaving long before retirement.

The Government of Manitoba is spending $18.3M to reconstruct a 45-km section of Provincial Road 224. This road is the main access route to Fisher River First Nation, Peguis First Nation, and many other communities. Construction is scheduled to conclude next fall.

The Government of Manitoba has released its new energy plan, proposing the construction of 600 megawatts of wind power infrastructure. The plan calls for the wind farms to be built in partnership with Indigenous governments through a new loan guarantee program, which will be introduced next year.

The University of Manitoba is opening a new dental clinic at its Bannatyne campus, offering improved training space for dentistry students. It is being funded with a $5M donation from philanthropists Gerald and Reesa Niznick.

The City of Winnipeg is seeking a contractor to begin work this fall on pedestrian crossings at Portage Avenue and Main Street. The downtown intersection has been closed to pedestrian traffic since 1979, but City Council voted earlier this year to reopen it. Construction is scheduled to be complete in July 2025.

S.P.L.A.S.H. Child Care Inc. in Winnipeg has expanded its operations, adding 10 preschool spaces and 30 school-age spaces. The governments of Canada and Manitoba provided a combined $407,500 to create the new spaces.

The Trans Canada Brewing Company is planning a new location in Brandon in the spring of 2026. It will include a taproom and community space in addition to brewing facilities.

Winnipeg has seen a significant increase in the sale of “luxury market” homes, according to a report from Royal LePage. The city posted a nearly 62% increase in homes selling for more than a million dollars in the first eight months of 2024, compared with the same period last year. Million-dollar homes are becoming more common due to construction inflation, as well as natural price appreciation.

The governments of Canada and Manitoba are committing up to $272M toward a proposed silica sand operation in the province. Canadian Premium Sand, a Calgary-based company, plans to mine sand near Hollow Water First Nation on the east side of Lake Winnipeg. A manufacturing facility in Selkirk will then process it into glass. The $880M project is expected to employ 20 people in Hollow Water and 250 in Selkirk.

The City of Winnipeg has approved just over 7,600 new housing units so far this year, and is on track to meet its goal of 8,000 units in 2024. This is despite a 16% decline in housing starts from January to August, compared with last year. High interest rates and labour shortages are among the factors contributing to the slowdown in new builds, according to the City.

A German climate envoy conveyed that Germany and Europe are interested in Canada's renewable energy, particularly hydrogen. At the same time, the group stated that European demand for natural gas will diminish in the long term. Germany projects reducing its gas imports by 30% by 2030, 96% by 2050, and reducing its natural gas imports by 25% by 2030. Germany will continue to support Canada’s hydrogen and critical minerals industries.

The Government of Saskatchewan is providing an additional $10M for Saskatchewan’s Estevan and Coronach regions to transition away from coal-generated power by 2030. The money will go towards economic development and initiatives to bring new projects to those communities. About two thirds of residents in the Town of Coronach rely on the coal power station for direct or indirect employment.

The Government of Saskatchewan General Employees’ Union (SGEU) Local 1579 and eHealth Saskatchewan ratified a new Memorandum of Agreement. The agreement is effective from October 1, 2022, to September 30, 2025, and includes 3% and 1.67% annual wage increases. SGEU Local 1570 represents roughly 650 eHealth Saskatchewan employees.

According to the Saskatchewan Union of Nurses, hospitals in the province continue to operate over capacity with hospital beds in hallways, supply shortages in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), and operating rooms put on hold. At Royal University Hospital, patient care is suffering, nurses are risking their licenses, and there are NICU nursing shortages.

Innovation Saskatchewan is providing $400K for the Fedoruk Centre to expand nuclear research in Saskatchewan through eight research projects focusing on nuclear energy and medicine. Projects promoting workforce development in the industry will be prioritized.

Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre is partnering with the Saskatchewan Automobile Dealers Association and the Saskatchewan Association of Autobody Repairers over two years to provide work placements for high school students. Students taking online Mechanical and Automotive courses may be eligible for a placement.

The Saskatchewan government and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IEBW) signed a Letter of Intent to offer union-led and delivered apprenticeship training for construction electricians and power line technicians. The letter of intent allows for IEBW local unions to sign a memorandum of understanding and offer training programs in 2025.

Rio Tinto is offering permanent employees at its Diavik diamond mine an option to take an early severance package. The mine is slated to close in 2026; however, diamond sales have decreased and operating costs have increased. The company provides an employment transition program to support workers after the mine closes.

A new Health and Wellness Centre recently opened in Old Crow. The centre provides various health and social services such as primary health care, mental health and substance use counselling.

The Government of Northwest Territories now recognizes Collège Nordique as an officially accredited post-secondary institution. The new status will allow the institution to develop and offer its own courses, providing another option for northern post-secondary students.

Following the recent renewal of the 10-year Canada Community-Building Fund agreement, the federal government has transferred a $9M payment to the Northwest Territories. The next payment will also be for $9M and is expected to be made by the end of March 2025. The funding supports infrastructure projects such as improving drinking water, wastewater, public transit, and community energy systems.

The Government of Yukon announced close to 150 workers are at the Victoria Gold Eagle mine site building a containment berm to address the contaminated water following June's major heap leach slide. The work is expected to take four weeks to complete.

The Government of Yukon selected GenMec ACL to build a new school in Burwash Landing, which will replace the aging Kluane Lake School in Destruction Bay. The project is estimated to cost $32.5M, with $21.6M coming from the territorial government and $10.8M from the federal government. The school is anticipated to be ready in the fall 2026.

The Government of Northwest Territories is granting up to $8,000 through the Take a Kid Trapping program. The program aims to teach traditional life skills such as trapping, setting fish nets, hunting, firearm safety, outdoor cooking, and conservation. Schools as well as Indigenous governments and organizations are eligible to apply.

Applications for the Rebekah Uqi Williams Scholarship are currently being accepted until October 20, 2024. The scholarship provides five grants of up to $10,000 each to those living in Nunavut pursuing careers in social work, counseling, or psychology.

The Government of Canada has conditionally approved up to $40M to analyze a 765km transmission line network that would connect the Yukon electrical grid to the North American grid in British Columbia. The funding includes a pre-feasibility study completed by the Government of Yukon.

Labour and delivery services at the Inuvik Regional Hospital are again being suspended due to a shortage of qualified obstetric registered nursing staff. The suspension will take place from October 1 to November 3. In the meantime, recruitment and training are still underway.

The Government of Northwest Territories has cancelled plans to do dredging work at the Liard River Ferry Landings. The project was scheduled to start mid-September 2024, but after further assessment, it was determined that dredging is not required at this time.

Walmart Canada will invest an extra $92M in pay increases to its 40,000 hourly retail and frontline associates. The retailer will also invest in in skills training and education for its associates. For the holidays more hours and workers will be added.

P.E.I.’s population growth rate has fallen below the national average of 3.0% but is the fastest-growing province in Atlantic Canada at 2.8%. The Island had a reduction in the number of new non-permanent residents and less interprovincial migration.

T3 Transit has had record demand on its Summerside-Charlottetown bus route, with some passengers stating that it is hard to book a seat online. The provincewide bus service is subsidized by the P.E.I. government and T3 is looking to add another bus.

Health P.E.I. is committed to getting the intensive-care unit at Prince County Hospital in Summerside back to full capacity but needs more critical care nurses. Four internal medicine doctors have been hired, as well as five nurses so far.

Corn farming is increasing in P.E.I. With more than 23,500 acres dedicated to corn covered by insurance, an increasing number of farmers are investing in grain dryers. A significant portion of the harvest is sold to livestock feed manufacturers.

Ottawa and the province announced a $21M budget to expand and modernize the François-Buote school and the Carrefour de l’Isle-Saint-Jean in Charlottetown. The goal is to double the capacity. The project is scheduled to begin next summer.

According to Eckler's third annual Compensation Planning Survey, the three Maritime provinces are projected to have the lowest average base salary increase in Canada for 2025. While the national average is projected to be 3.6%, N.B., N.S., and P.E.I. are expected to increase by 2.8%.

Chorus Aviation in Halifax announced a $1.9B shareholder agreement on the sale of its regional aircraft leasing business to HPS Investment Partners. Chorus Aviation states that the sale remains subject to other regulatory approvals and customary conditions.

A new report from the Montreal Economic Institute shows 60% of young nurses leave Nova Scotia every year, ranking 9th nationally in the retention of young nurses. According to the N.S. College of Nursing, 12,738 registered nurses were licensed in 2023 - a 17.9% increase over 2022.

The N.S. government has announced the locations of 4 new schools for the Halifax area that include Timberlea/Bay View, Middle Sackville/Millwood, Port Wallace/Woodlawn, and Bedford/West Bedford. The Halifax region has grown by about 9,000 students in the last 5 years and that trend is expected to continue.

Walmart Canada will invest an extra $92M in pay increases to its 40,000 hourly retail and frontline associates. The retailer will also invest in in skills training and education for its associates. For the holidays more hours and workers will be added.

Fourteen new pharmacy primary care clinics will open in N.S. The program to facilitate access to primary care now includes 45 pharmacies. The pharmacies will be located in Saulnierville, Amherst, Kennetcook, Hammonds Plains, Spryfield, Halifax (3 pharmacies), Dartmouth, Eastern Passage, Guysborough, Whycocomagh, Sydney, and New Waterford.

The Higgins Mountain project (operated by Elemental Energy) is a 17-turbine wind farm being developed in Wentworth with the help of a $118M federal loan. Construction is currently underway with operations expected to start by late 2025.

New/Coming Soon Businesses: Eastlink kiosk (Dartmouth Crossing), Rosebank Boutique (Hammonds Plains) Jessy’s Pizza and Smoke n’ Oak (Halifax), B’Spoke Apparel (Spryfield), and Bali Teak (Halifax); Closures: Taste of the East (Halifax) and Kyo (Halifax).

Fourteen new pharmacies along with 6 Lawtons Pharmacy Walk-in Clinic+ sites will join the Community Pharmacy Primary Care Clinic pilot program this fall uniting both models under one umbrella. Pharmacists in these clinics provide a full scope of practice, including minor ailment treatment and chronic disease medication management.

According to Eckler's third annual Compensation Planning Survey, the three Maritime provinces are projected to have the lowest average base salary increase in Canada for 2025. While the national average is projected to be 3.6%, N.B., N.S., and P.E.I. are expected to increase by 2.8%.

N.S. is preparing to adopt the 2020 National Building Codes starting on April 1, 2025 in a 4-year phased in implementation. The new national codes provide guidance on enhancing the accessibility and energy efficiency of buildings and include the 2020 National Building Code, National Plumbing Code and the National Energy Code for Buildings.

Dalhousie University is facing an $18M budget shortfall attributed to lower international enrolment and, as a result, has announced a hiring freeze that is expected to run until at least the end of March 2025. It affects regular and ongoing positions, in addition to term, temporary and casual faculty and staff positions.

A new 5-year Canada-Nova Scotia Agreement on Minority-language Services has been signed that commits both governments to $11.8M each to continue advancing French-language services across the province to support the development and vitality of the Acadian and francophone community.

Walmart Canada will invest an extra $92M in pay increases to its 40,000 hourly retail and frontline associates. The retailer will also invest in in skills training and education for its associates. For the holidays more hours and workers will be added.

Canada and France have reached an agreement to end a dispute over halibut fishing off N.L.’s southern coast. French fishing vessels will fish outside Canadian waters and agree to have their catch monitored in exchange for a 3% share of the Canadian quota. Canadian landings of Atlantic halibut were valued at about $70M in 2022.

A new report from the Montreal Economic Institute shows 50% of nurses recruited to work in N.L. since 2022 have left the profession before the age of 35. N.L. ranks eighth nationally in the retention of young nurses. N.L. has recruited 839 nurses since April 2023, with a net gain of 78 nurses.

Her Majesty's Penitentiary (St. John’s) has continued to face staff shortages this year as an ongoing issue. Possible solutions being discussed include recruiting domestic and newcomer workers into corrections positions and increasing the number of seats in corrections training programs.

The Government of Canada has announced $2.45M for 7 tourism-related projects within the Bonavista Peninsula region with an additional contribution of $675k from the N.L. Government towards 5 of the projects. The funding will help upgrade equipment and infrastructure and improve energy efficiencies.

The College of the North Atlantic’s newest facility, the Paul L. Pope Centre for TV and Film, has officially opened. The facility will help produce the much-needed talent for TV and film crews to support the local sector.

A fire has destroyed a barn at Sunden Farms in Lower Coverdale, which is expected to impact 40% of lettuce production. The barn produces roughly 225 kilograms of leafy greens a week.

Walmart Canada will invest an extra $92M in pay increases to its 40,000 hourly retail and frontline associates. The retailer will also invest in in skills training and education for its associates. For the holidays more hours and workers will be added.

A new report by the Montreal Economic Institute states that 80 in 100 nurses leave the job before the age of 35, which is double the national average. N.B.’s poor retention is due to poor work conditions, job satisfaction, and work-life balance issues.

Université de Moncton has a new esports room with advanced gaming technology and will spend $60K over 3 years to help cover costs of travel for its esports team. According to a spokesperson there are career opportunities in esports as a player or a coach.

According to Eckler's third annual Compensation Planning Survey, the three Maritime provinces are projected to have the lowest average base salary increase in Canada for 2025. While the national average is projected to be 3.6%, N.B., N.S., and P.E.I. are expected to increase by 2.8%.

Meyers Norris Penny (MNP), one of the largest chartered accountancy and business advisory firms, announced a merger with the EPR Bathurst/Péninsule firm effective on December 1, 2024. EPR Bathurst/Péninsule has been present in the Chaleur Region and the Acadian Peninsula for nearly 30 years, serving a predominantly Francophone clientele.

The registrar for the New Brunswick Veterinary Medical Association states that while there is demand for a 24/7 veterinary clinic in Fredericton, there is a shortage of vets and vet techs in N.B. and Canada. N.B. only has two clinics that offer 24/7 care.

The provincial government is investing nearly $280K in a new action centre in Terrace Bay to support over 330 workers laid off from AV Terrace Bay Inc., providing training and workshops

Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology is receiving more than $34M from the provincial government to bring high-speed internet access to more than 3,000 homes and businesses across southwestern Ontario

Hibiscus Pub & Lounge, a Caribbean restaurant, opened in Ajax

Butter Bay Pastry House, a bakery and dessert restaurant, opened in downtown Barrie

LOFT Community Services has broken ground on the new Bradford House, a $67M housing project, which is expected to provide affordable housing to 99 seniors in Bradford once operational in early 2026

The federal government is investing nearly $7M in 18 Indigenous-led economic development projects in Northern Ontario to support job creation and infrastructure in the area

Norbec Group Inc., a Quebec-based insulated metal panel manufacturing company, opened a $45M, 156,000-sq.-ft. facility in Strathroy, creating 70 full-time jobs

The provincial government is investing $19.75M into providing 84 new adult hospice beds and 12 new pediatric hospice beds across Ontario

The provincial government is providing over $2.6M to four community projects in northwestern Ontario to support the construction and maintenance of the infrastructure and facilities in the area

The provincial government is investing over $2.8M to create 30 affordable housing units in Marathon, and six supportive housing beds and a warming centre in Fort Frances

QJD Peking Duck Restaurant, a Chinese restaurant, is opening a location in Mississauga

Geodis Logistics Canada Inc., a logistics, distribution and freight forwarding company in Oshawa is looking to hire 75 seasonal full-time and part-time employees

Planet Snacks, an imported snacks store, opened in Hamilton

Ciao Bella, an Italian restaurant, opened in Hamilton

SERVEONE Canada Inc., a global procurement solution company, has invested $2M to begin operations in Tecumseh and has hired 12 full-time workers

Maxi, a grocery store chain, inaugurated a new store in Québec after having invested $4M in converting a former Provigo supermarket

The Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux de Laval is looking to hire possibly 50 staff to work at its 34 facilities. Approximately 13,000 employees work for the organization.

The Ville de Montréal inaugurated Fire Station 26 in the Plateau-Mont-Royal borough after it was renovated

Maxi, a grocery store chain, inaugurated a new store in Saguenay's Chicoutimi borough. It represents a $4M investment, which helped the company convert a former Provigo supermarket.

Davie, a shipbuilder in Lévis, won a federal government contract of more than $16M to create the technical design of an icebreaker that will be used by the Canadian Coast Guard

The Ville de Terrebonne is beginning work to bury electric cables in Vieux Terrebonne. The $32M project will receive $11M in funding from Hydro-Québec and will be carried out in multiple stages until 2028.

Espace nature Haute-Matawinie, a non-profit organization founded by the mining producer Nouveau Monde Graphite, is receiving $2.3M from the Government of Quebec to create a recreational tourism centre open year round in Saint-Michel-des-Saints

The Ville de Montréal is investing over $8M in the Plateau-Mont-Royal borough to rebuild the drinking water pipes on Aylmer road and thereby rehabilitate it. Work will take place from May through October 2025.

DAVIDsTEA, a retail chain, will open a store in Montréal's Eaton Centre at the beginning of November, which will be in addition to another recent location at the Royalmount mall

Pierre Lefebvre Toyota, a car dealership in Sorel-Tracy, is investing more than $12M in the construction of a new building. It will be finished by May 2025. Proservin Construction, a contractor from Blainville, is responsible for the project.