Labour Market News

Universo—Cibo Italiano, a market specializing in Italian food products and services, will open in December in Saguenay. The business is looking to fill butcher, cook, and customer service positions.

N.B. Power needs to get its 500MW gas plant deal approved by the Energy and Utilities board before April 2, or the U.S. company hired to build and run the billion-dollar plant could walk away. If that happened it would lead to higher costs and years-long delays.

The Société de Gestion Querbes (SGQ), a non-profit property manager, inaugurated 101 social and affordable housing units in Laval. The project required a $45.5M investment from various partners, including the three levels of government.

The Ville de Laval and the governments of Quebec and Canada are investing $46M in reconstructing a section of the water pipe and roadway networks in the Laval-des-Rapides and Chomedey districts

The Government of Quebec plans to cut 5,000 jobs by the end of 2027. Of this number, 2,000 positions will be cut in 2026 and another 2,000 in 2027, as well as 1,000 positions outside of the public service.

The Municipality of North Cowichan has approved $265,000 in funding to address homelessness issues in the community. Funding will be used to install additional bathrooms, increase street cleaning and support a new safety advisory group.

The Kitikmeot Inuit Association and B2Gold have created a $4M wealth fund to support infrastructure projects across Nunavut. Existing projects seeking to continue operations will not be eligible for the fund. Only new investments will be entitled to the fund, with priority given to projects that create long-term job opportunities.

Aurora Group of Companies, which provides heavy truck and mechanical services to mines in the NWT, announced the permanent layoff of approximately 90 mechanics and welders from the Ekati diamond mine site due to missed payments. Aurora Group stated that Burgundy is about $8 million in arrears, which caused Aurora to withdraw all staff from the site by September 2025.

According to the N.S. Department of Health and Wellness, there were 872 full-time registered nurse vacancies and 246 licensed practical nurses vacancies as of October 1, 2025. N.S. reported a net gain of 591 new nurses in the 2024-2025 fiscal year while nurse recruitment continues to be a priority, particularly in emergency departments.

A new three-year residency program at the Sussex Health Centre will train doctors to operate a family practice, with a focus on rural needs. Residents will also work in general surgery, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, and palliative care.

Sunrise Stained Glass Inc., a crafts and stained glass restoration shop in London, will close at the end of this month

Subway has opened a new location in Petrolia, west of London, and hired several local workers

Le Jack Café, a breakfast restaurant, inaugurated its premises in the borough of La Baie in Saguenay. As a result, around 10 new jobs were created.

Topo Escalade, a business specializing in rock climbing activities, inaugurated its facilities in Saint-Georges. As a result, around 10 new jobs were created.

The Municipalité de Saint-Adolphe-d’Howard inaugurated the Monica-C.-Gratton library. The project required an investment nearing $5M.

Tourisme Lanaudière is investing nearly $1.7M in improving the offering of activities at the Ski Montcalm ski hill in Rawdon. The investment is being made as part of the Entente de partenariat régional et de transformation numérique en tourisme.

The Clinique vétérinaire Saint-Jude, in the municipality of the same name, opened thanks to an investment of nearly $2M. To date, nine new jobs have been created.

The Centre de services scolaire de la Riveraine inaugurated the Explorami elementary school in Bécancour. The school has a capacity for 312 students.

Évolys Québec, a biocarbon producer in Thurso, created around 30 positions as part of the first phase of launching production. Ultimately, around 100 positions could be available.

Laurentian Bank, a financial institution, may soon lay off around 700 employees by late 2026 after being bought by the National Bank and Fairstone Bank of Canada

AgSphere an innovation hub launched in Calgary this December and is designed to support agricultural innovation and Canada's food supply chain. The hub will focus on various technologies including artificial intelligence and robotics. The initiative has received a $2.75M investment from the Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund. The five-year funding is positioned to help 75 companies and train 450 workers in agriculture.

The Government of Alberta is providing $16M to modernize and expand St. Paul’s Sunnyside Manor seniors’ lodge. The project will increase capacity to nearly 150 units and upgrade existing spaces.

The North Peace Community Foundation is awarding $115,600 in community grants to seven community organizations in North East B.C. for a number of social assistance and education initiatives.

The Government of Canada is providing $671,561 to five Saskatchewan projects through the Prairies Performing Arts Initiative and the Tourism Growth Program to strengthen performing arts and tourism, creating approcimately 14 new jobs. The funding will help marketing, infrastructure upgrades, and improving accessibility.

The Mark Kalluak Community Hall in Arviat has reopened after closing in September due to floor and foundation issues. The facility spent over $1M on repairs, which included installing thermosyphons to prevent permafrost thawing damage by keeping the ground frozen. The next steps will involve levelling the building, which is expected to take up to two years to complete.

The latest Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation numbers show new housing unit construction in Halifax is up 32% for the first 10 months of 2025, compared to 2024, far higher than the 5% national average increase. The data show 81% of the housing starts (Halifax) are aimed at the rental market. Industry challenges include building material costs and continued labour shortages.

Nova Scotia’s minimum wage will increase twice in 2026; first to $16.75/hour on April 1 and then to $17/hour on October 1. During 2025, the minimum wage increased by $1.30/hour and currently sits at $16.50/hour. Minimum wage earners in N.S. primarily work in the retail, accommodations and food industries with 41% working full-time.

The Government of Canada has announced $13M in funding through Canada’s Ocean Supercluster towards 4 ocean technology companies in Newfoundland and Labrador. These include Oceans Advance (St. John’s/$1.7M), Virtual Marine (Paradise/$1.1M), Compusult (Mount Pearl/$7.7M), and Genoa Design (Mount Pearl/$2.4M).

The N.B. government is providing $6.3M in annual funding to establish a 50-bed substance use treatment facility on the Kingston Peninsula. The facility is expected to open in the summer of 2026 and will offer counselling, education and skills development.

Southern N.B. Surgical Centre in Quispamsis, the province's newest cataract clinic, has received more funding to perform additional operations. The clinic opened in May with about six doctors and 10 nurses and has done nearly 3,000 surgeries.

The City of Quinte West and the federal government are investing $3.6M to extend the Waterfront Trail along the Bay of Quinte

The United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America and the Carpenters’ Regional Council will receive nearly $20M to train over 8,000 carpentry and millwright workers across Canada in green construction and advanced rigging techniques

Diageo Canada Inc. will close its Crown Royal bottling plant in Amherstburg in February 2026, affecting around 165 workers

SimplySmart Child Care Centre & Montessori opened in Newmarket

Insomnia Cookies has opened a new location in Ottawa's Glebe neighbourhood

Marvell Technology, Inc. is investing $238M over five years to expand operations, including constructing an 8,000-sq.-ft. optical lab, opening a new office in Toronto, and expanding R&D teams in Ottawa and York Region, creating up to 350 technology jobs in the process

Toys "R" Us, a chain of toy and game stores, will close three other stores in Laval, Brossard, and Québec. As a result, 68 employees will be laid off on January 5, 2026.

Toys "R" Us, a chain of toy and game stores, will close its location in the Galeries de la Capitale in Québec in January. As a result, 26 employees will be laid off.

Avalanche, a winter clothing manufacturer in Québec, will lay off 21 employees in January due to an unfavourable economic climate. The company will retain around 15 employees to ensure business continuity.

Refuge du Fjord, a tourist accommodation site, inaugurated four mini-cottages in the borough of La Baie in Saguenay. The project represents a $1.5M investment.

CPQ Logix, a firm specializing in IT consulting services, is currently recruiting employees to help design new products. The company has management positions and IT internships available.

The Centre de la petite enfance La Petite Bande inaugurated its new facilities in Princeville. The ministère de la Famille invested over $3M in the total project valued at more than $3.5M.

Dauphinais, a manufacturer of refrigerated counters for commercial use, is currently building a new plant valued at $27M in Sherbrooke. The Government of Quebec recently announced that it will contribute over $12M in funding to the project.

La Ferme Patry, an agri-food company in L’Ange-Gardien in Outaouais, closed on December 1. This decision was made due to the difficult context of the agricultural sector.

The Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux des Laurentides will close the birthing unit at the Hôpital de Saint-Eustache for at least three months as of December 5

SonoLux is a new 36-room hotel that includes the LUMI restaurant, Subterra lounge, and 10 exhibition spaces in Old Montréal

Kakio Studio Café is set to open in the new year. Located in Edmonton, the Indigenous owned café will offer traditional Indigenous cuisine and a performance space for artists to showcase their talent.

A new commercial centre is set to be constructed in southwest Edmonton. Possession of leased spaces is estimated for late 2026.

The Aurora Italiana restaurant opened in northeast Calgary.

Banff has approved more than 550 new housing units since 2024 policy changes eased parking rules, increased density, and reduced fees, helping address a shortfall of 700–1,000 homes. The town’s latest project will add 90 affordable units, showing how the reforms are boosting development in a community where limited land and high demand have long driven housing shortages.

Alberta has launched the new Police Review Commission, a single watchdog body to handle complaints and investigations involving police and peace officers. Already more than 100 positions have been filled, with further hirings expected in the new year.

The Greater Victoria School District will be installing a new all-weather turf field at Spectrum Community School. Construction timelines and costs are being finalized, with the project estimated to cost around $2.7M.

A new bakery, Yuka’s Japanese Bakery, has opened in Winnipeg’s West End neighbourhood.

The Government of Manitoba is spending $500,000 to offer training sessions in all of the province’s school divisions, focusing on emergency response and safety protocols. School divisions will also have access to safety assessment services.

The federal government is providing $400,000 to St. John Ambulance Manitoba for the expansion of its Winnipeg facility. The addition of new classrooms, boardrooms, and workspaces will allow the organization to train more people in first aid and emergency preparedness.

Assiniboine Community College is planning a training needs assessment in the Rural Municipality of Ritchot to determine what new educational programs could be offered in the region. An Early Childhood Education program is one possibility, as well as trades programs such as heavy equipment operator training.

The Government of Saskatchewan and YWCA Regina are developing a new $430,000, 12-space semi-independent living program in Regina. The program aims to help young people receiving child welfare services transition to independent living, featuring housing, 24-hour mentorship, life skills development, and community connections. The program will start in January 2026, and the government will provide annualized funding of $865,000 for ongoing operations.

The Island’s wild blueberry growers will vote on a proposal to create a marketing board that would have the power to negotiate prices with processors. There are over 130 growers who are eligible to vote and if approved the board could be set up by mid-2026.

Acadia, Cape Breton, Dalhousie, St. Francis Xavier and Mount Saint Vincent universities have all surpassed the 97% healthcare programs enrolment targets this fall as set out in their provincial funding agreements. Total enrolment rose to about 1,900 students. Programs included medicine, nursing, physician assistant, medical laboratory technology, pharmacy and social work.

The N.S. Government has amended the Nursing Regulations to create a new nursing designation for Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPNs) that took effect on December 1, 2025 with N.S. Health beginning recruitment efforts in January. RPNs have specialized education/training to work in a variety of mental health and addictions settings.

Construction has begun on N.L.’s first Nordic spa, Iceavik Nordic Wellness in Portugal Cove-St. Philip's, expected to open by the Fall of 2026. A second Nordic spa, proposed for Flatrock back in 2023, has not yet begun construction and remains in the planning stages.

EBC Inc. will begin the $419M, 10-year Lansdowne 2.0 redevelopment project in Ottawa, with Phase 1 expected to be completed by July 2028

Work is underway to demolish Cedar Hill Middle School, located in Victoria. A new $53.5M school opened on an adjacent site this year. Work on the removal of the old school is expected to be complete in February 2026.

Indigenous workers now account for more than 20% of employees at Manitoba Hydro, one of the province’s largest employers. Additionally, women make up more than 24% of staff and 32% of management roles, according to the Crown corporation’s recent Sustainability Report. Manitoba Hydro currently employs 5,300 full time staff.

Manitoba has signed on to an Ontario-led proposal to create a national energy grid, a project meant to strengthen Canada’s energy security amid ongoing trade tensions with the United States. The plan would connect provincial electrical utility systems to allow the trading and sharing of power.

Staff shortages have led to reduced hours at the Winnipeg provincial offences court office, where traffic tickets are paid and offence hearings are held. There are four staff positions currently vacant out of a total of 18 full-time positions.

A Quebec company will build a $4M ball hockey complex in an industrial park on the east side of Saint John. The arena is under construction and is scheduled to open in the spring. This is the first complex in Atlantic Canada and will employ up to 40 staff.

The Baie-Comeau airport will invest around $3.2M, funded by Transport Canada, in installing a new lighting system on its runways

Mecaer America, a manufacturer of landing gears for aircraft, inaugurated its second plant in Laval. Various partners, including the governments of Canada and Quebec, contributed funding for its construction.

Bota Bota, a company offering a thermal experience with treatments and massages, is investing $20M in converting a second ferry into a floating spa anchored in Montréal’s Old Port. The new boat is scheduled to open in the winter of 2026.

The Government of Canada announced an investment of over $10M to support people who drive electric vehicles (EVs). The investment includes the installation of EV chargers in Alberta, Ontario, and New Brunswick.

As certain industries hire temporary foreign workers to address labour needs, there are concerns it can result in a heavy reliance of these workers, impact local workers, and suppress wages. P.E.I.’s agriculture and seafood workforce are comprised heavily of foreign workers.

New/Coming Soon Business Openings: Rosie’s Burgers (Halifax), Oath Lounge (Dartmouth), Dollar Tree (Bedford), Old School Pizza (Sackville), and INS Market (Halifax); Closures: Cool as a Moose (Halifax) and Lost & Found (Halifax).

The Canadian Nuclear Laboratories is receiving about $91.5M from Stellarex Inc. and the federal and provincial governments to establish a new Centre for Fusion Energy in Pickering

The provincial government is investing $17.5M to help 257 non-profits, First Nations, and small municipalities deliver programs that promote active living, cultural engagement, and youth opportunities across Ontario

University of Toronto is receiving $42.5M from the federal government to expand its existing AI infrastructure housed at a data centre in Vaughan, with completion expected by spring 2026

Maison Interlude House Inc. received $17.2M from the federal government to construct 35 affordable homes in Embrun, southeast of Ottawa, for women and children in vulnerable situations

ATLAS Aeronautik, a manufacturer of aircraft components in Granby, is investing $3M in acquiring new equipment to improve production. The government is contributing nearly $1.2M to the project.

The Conseil de la Nation Anishnabe is investing $16.7M in expanding its school in Lac-Simon. The work that is currently underway should be completed in December 2026. A second phase of work is scheduled for 2027.

The Ville de Saint-Hyacinthe received nearly $50M from the governments of Quebec and Canada for its wastewater treatment plant. The overall project valued at $127M is scheduled to be completed in 2030.

IBM, a semiconductor manufacturer, will create 75 jobs and consolidate 1,000 existing positions in Bromont following government investments. These investments are part of an overall project valued at $662M, which is split between several initiatives and companies.

The Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux de Lanaudière inaugurated a new clinic with specialized nurse practitioners in Saint-Esprit. The multidisciplinary team includes three nurses, among others.

Laurentide Lumber Co., a wood products manufacturing company, was completely destroyed by a fire

Prével and TGTA, a real estate developer and property manager, respectively, are investing $153M in building 252 rental residential units as part of the first phase of the Lacey Green Village project in Kirkland. The first residents could move in within two years.

Rogers Sugar, a cane sugar refinery in Montréal, is investing up to $300M in continuing renovations to its building and purchasing production equipment. The project is scheduled to be completed in June 2027.

The Halkirk 2 wind project near Castor is back on track after a 2024 turbine collapse halted operations. Following cleanup and an investigation that traced the failure to improperly calibrated tools, the site resumed commissioning in late November and is expected to reach full commercial operation by the end of 2025.

The Government of Alberta is investing millions in dual credit programs to help high school students earn both secondary and post‑secondary credits while exploring careers in trades, health care, and other fields. For the 2025‑26 school year, $1.6M will fund 33 new programs and $2.8M will enhance 29 existing ones, including expanded training for health care aides, giving students a stronger pathway to future jobs and post‑secondary opportunities.

Starting December 15, 2025, Conifex Timber Inc. will temporarily suspend operations at its sawmill in Mackenzie, British Columbia, for four weeks due to ongoing challenges in the North American lumber markets. This suspension will reduce the company’s production by about 13M board feet.

The Governments of Canada and British Columbia have announced the creation of a Regional Integrated Drug Enforcement Team through a $4M federal investment. The governments are also pledging $1M to support victims of extortion, including the hiring of four victim services workers. An additional $1.5M will support Surrey youth programs to prevent gang involvement.

Cozy Wok, a new wok-based restaurant, is opening by the end of 2025 on Denman Street in Vancouver.

Alberello, a North Vancouver pizzeria, is undergoing renovations and redesigns. The restaurant is also opening a new 2.5K sq. ft. location in Vancouver.

Mangia E Bevi, a Vancouver Italian restaurant, has announced it will be closing on January 1, 2026.

The Government of British Columbia has announced up to $2.5M in funding for B.C.-based small and medium-sized innovative businesses to fund pilot-scale demonstrations. These demonstrations will help attract early customers and move the product closer to full commercial adoption. Applications are open until December 21, 2025, with a second intake expected in mid-2026.

Penny Lane Property Management, a Vancouver Island-based company, has announced that it will be expanding from the Comox Valley to the Greater Victoria real estate market.

Trans Mountain has reported that their pipeline averaged 87% total utilization of its 890K barrel capacity in the third quarter of 2025. The pipeline is expected to be full starting in 2027 and in response, Trans Mountain aims to increase its capacity by installing new pipe and undertaking other improvement work. Construction of these improvements is expected to start in early 2027.

The Government of Canada is providing over $540,000 to three Indigenous-led community and economic development projects in Manitoba. These include mining and mineral exploration training programs offered by the Manitoba Métis Federation and the Mosakahiken Cree Nation, as well as new equipment for the Thompson Regional Airport Authority’s winter testing program.

Red River College Polytechnic is cutting 44 jobs at its Winnipeg Centre for Newcomer Integration this spring. Thirteen permanent staff will be laid off, while contracts will end for 31 term employees. RRC Polytech will no longer be offering stage two language training, and its newcomer integration seats will decrease from 6,700 to 1,360 annually.

The Government of Saskatchewan opened the new, fully renovated K-12 school in Kelvington. The $5.9 million project consolidated Robert Melrose Elementary School into Kelvington High School and upgraded the facility.

The Yukon government has removed the Whitehorse Correctional Centre’s hospital designation, effective September 25. The centre will no longer be able to provide temporary care for individuals awaiting transfers to forensic hospitals. The only designated hospitals for custody and treatment under the Criminal Code are the Whitehorse General Hospital and Mental Wellness and Substance Use Services.

The Gahcho Kué mine in the NWT expects to remain operational until 2031. Despite challenges from the US tariffs and a declining natural diamond market, mining activities are expected to continue until 2030 and ore processing until 2031. The mine currently employs 850 to 875 people and plans to recruit additional workers from the Diavik mine, which will cease operations in March 2026.

The federal government is allocating over $1.8M to improve flood mitigation infrastructure and create greener community spaces in two Yukon communities. The funding will go towards restoring the shoreline in Teslin Lake, constructing a berm for the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in farm, and creating a natural greenspace near the Dawson City hospital.

The Canadian Dental Care Plan has reached a new Atlantic Canada milestones with over 370k people now covered under the Plan. The Government of Canada has also recently announced over $4.7M in funding over 3 years for five projects in the Atlantic region that will improve training for dental students.

The Government of Canada has announced continued investments of $12.6M in Atlantic Canada’s network of Community Business Development Corporations to help entrepreneurs obtain financing and know-how to help them expand, hire, and grow.

The Government of Canada has announced over $7.1M in support for 68 projects through the Tourism Growth Program to help strengthen Atlantic Canada’s tourism ecosystem. The projects include infrastructure upgrades, new visitor experiences, and marketing initiatives to attract more travellers and extend the tourist season.

The P.E.I. government has drafted regulations to establish routine inspections of facilities that provide hair care, esthetics, nails, piercings, tattooing and body-modification services. The regulations would also include standards on hygiene and cleaning.

The Holland College has upgraded its dental clinic after it received $1.7M over three years through the federal Oral Health Access Fund. It is hoped that the newly renovated clinic with upgraded equipment will attract even more dental assistant students to P.E.I.

The N.S. Government has announced about $2.1M in funding to help create up to 48 new child-care spaces at the East Preston Day Care Centre. The new centre will be built next to the current location and is expected to open in April 2026.

The N.S. Government has announced four communities for the construction of 64 new public housing units. They include Middleton (24 units), Windsor (16 units), Shubenacadie (16 units), and Springhill (8 units). The waitlist for a spot in Nova Scotia's public housing system topped 8,200 people as of September 2025.

The Government of Canada has announced over $7.1M in support for 68 projects through the Tourism Growth Program to help strengthen Atlantic Canada’s tourism ecosystem. The projects include infrastructure upgrades, new visitor experiences, and marketing initiatives to attract more travellers and extend the tourist season.

The Canadian Dental Care Plan has reached a new Atlantic Canada milestones with over 370k people now covered under the Plan. The Government of Canada has also recently announced over $4.7M in funding over 3 years for five projects in the Atlantic region that will improve training for dental students.

The Government of Canada has announced continued investments of $12.6M in Atlantic Canada’s network of Community Business Development Corporations to help entrepreneurs obtain financing and know-how to help them expand, hire, and grow.

The government of Canada has announced almost $22M in funding towards 3 wind, tidal and solar energy initiatives that will reduce reliance on fossil fuels across Nunatsiavut as part of the Nunatsiavut government's climate adaptation plan.

The Government of Canada has announced over $1.1M for 5 tourism-related projects on N.L.’s west coast to support trail upgrades that will enhance user experiences and facilitate year-round use. These include the City of Corner Brook ($388k), Western Sno-Riders Inc. ($231k), Cabox Geopark Inc. (2 projects/407k), and West Coast Cycling Association Inc. ($129k).

A 2024 Fraser Institute report lists N.L. among its Top 10 global mining investment jurisdictions. The Labrador Trough produces over 30% of the country’s high-purity iron ore. Mining Industry N.L. says the mining sector needs support due to the expense of exploration.

The Government of Canada has announced over $7.1M in support for 68 projects through the Tourism Growth Program to help strengthen Atlantic Canada’s tourism ecosystem. The projects include infrastructure upgrades, new visitor experiences, and marketing initiatives to attract more travellers and extend the tourist season.

The Canadian Dental Care Plan has reached a new Atlantic Canada milestones with over 370k people now covered under the Plan. The Government of Canada has also recently announced over $4.7M in funding over 3 years for five projects in the Atlantic region that will improve training for dental students.

The Government of Canada has announced continued investments of $12.6M in Atlantic Canada’s network of Community Business Development Corporations to help entrepreneurs obtain financing and know-how to help them expand, hire, and grow.

N.B. set a record for new listings in October with 1,345 new homes. October also had 3,516 active listings, which was the highest October total in over five years. Sales rose in Greater Moncton by 12.5%, Fredericton by 4.7%, and fell by 4% in Saint John.

The Canadian Dental Care Plan has reached a new Atlantic Canada milestones with over 370k people now covered under the Plan. The Government of Canada has also recently announced over $4.7M in funding over 3 years for five projects in the Atlantic region that will improve training for dental students.

The Government of Canada has announced continued investments of $12.6M in Atlantic Canada’s network of Community Business Development Corporations to help entrepreneurs obtain financing and know-how to help them expand, hire, and grow.

The Government of Canada has announced over $7.1M in support for 68 projects through the Tourism Growth Program to help strengthen Atlantic Canada’s tourism ecosystem. The projects include infrastructure upgrades, new visitor experiences, and marketing initiatives to attract more travellers and extend the tourist season.

The City of Winkler’s new wastewater treatment plant is now operational, months ahead of its projected completion date in April 2026. The cost of the $56.7M facility was shared between the municipal, provincial, and federal governments.

Bank of Montreal will be closing its Eganville branch in June 2026, affecting 7 staff members

Revere Plastics Systems, LLC will close its Brampton manufacturing facility in June 2026, laying off 49 workers in the process

Perimeter Development Corp. and Skyline Group of Companies have begun construction on the $50M, 240,000-sq.-ft. net-zero Waterloo North Business Park, which is expected to be completed by the end of 2026

Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre received $2M from the provincial government to create a new, accessible community space for Indigenous people

KITS Eyecare Ltd. will open a 2,500-sq.-ft. location on Toronto's Queen Street West in early 2026

The Government of Quebec is investing $6M in improving and building sports facilities in preparation for the Jeux du Québec in 2027 in Saint-Georges. Over $4.1M will go to the City, and the Centre de services scolaire de la Beauce-Etchemin will receive more than $1.8M.

The Centre d’action bénévole de Port-Cartier is rehabilitating the Saint-Alexandre church, where it will move into once the $9M project is complete. The project is supported by various financial partners, including the municipality.

The Ville de Sept-Îles, in partnership with the Uashat mak Mani-utenam Innu community, is receiving nearly $8M to rehabilitate its water supply and wastewater systems

Developer Groupe Devimco and the Fonds immobilier de solidarité FTQ invested $20M in building a food court with eight commercial spaces at the Longueuil—Université de Sherbrooke metro station on the South Shore

The Association des pharmaciens des établissements de santé du Québec estimates that there are nearly 380 vacant pharmacist positions in various hospitals in the province

IGA Couture, a supermarket, created 125 jobs after opening in the Golf District in Sherbrooke

The Ville de Terrebonne inaugurated the Mission Unitaînés residence. The building includes 100 affordable social housing units for independent seniors.

The Maison des aînés de Saint-Charles-Borromée is currently under construction. The $202.5M project started in May 2024, and it will be completed in the winter of 2027.

The Canadian and Alberta Government’s have signed a memorandum of understanding regarding the conditions for a new oil pipeline to Asian markets. The new bitumen pipeline would be in Alberta to the B.C. coast. The intention is to begin construction of a privately financed project by 2029.

The graduation ceremony for the Community Peace Officer Induction Program was held in Edmonton’s City Hall in November. The ceremony welcomed 19 new Community Peace Officers who will work in various roles throughout Edmonton and other communities.

The construction of Calgary International Airport’s west runway is now complete. The runway is expected to be fully operational on December 2.

Thompson Rivers University is hosting its annual job fair on February 5, 2026. The job fair aims to connect hiring organizations and students to fill job opportunities in a variety of sectors.

The Government of British Columbia has announced the launch of the COAST Innovation Challenge, part of the Look West economic strategy. The challenge helps transition the maritime industry to renewable energy through B.C.’s Integrated Marketplace platform. Successful applicants will receive up to $100K or 50% of eligible project costs and support from the B.C. Marine Energy and Decarbonization Hub.

Symphonie Restaurant closed on September 26 in the Coal Harbour area of Vancouver.

Bacayon’s Chibugan, a Filipino comfort food spot, is opening on Kingsway in Burnaby. An official opening date has yet to be announced but hiring has already begun.

Art Bite Cafe in the Coal Harbour neighbourhood of Vancouver has announced that it will be closing. The business says it will be reopening in a new location in 2026.

Canada’s Ocean Supercluster has announced funding for three new ocean innovation projects in British Columbia, including $1.4M for Burnaby based Avestec’s Marsupial Flying Robots Project. These robots can undertake complex inspection and maintenance tasks in offshore and marine environments.

The Town of Oliver has begun construction of two modular homes for healthcare workers. The project is expected to complete by the end of March 2026. The project received about $2M from the SOS Medical Foundation, as well as $215K from the Ministry of Health.

The City of Vancouver has announced that renewal work at General Brock Park has completed. Improvements to the park include an improved playground, a new dog off-leash area, new sports courts and additional recreation opportunities.

Canada’s Ocean Supercluster has announced funding for three new ocean innovation projects in British Columbia, including $5.8M to Richmond based, Canadian Pacifico Seaweeds, for the Enabling Scalable Seaweed Restoration & Cultivation Project. The project will include trials of new seaweed seeding technology at farms.

The Rural Municipality of Ritchot has approved a new residential development in Ile des Chenes. The proposal includes 316 units of apartments and bungalow-style housing, as well as a recreation centre, pickleball court, and dog park. The developer hopes to have some tenants in place by next summer.

The Government of Saskatchewan is allocating over $437,000 from crime proceeds to the Saskatoon Police and EGADZ for technology and transportation upgrades, including $300,000 for encrypted video equipment and $86,000 for biometric monitoring.

The NWT government has launched the first phase of the new Dental Hygiene Profession Regulations as of December 1. The new regulations will be managed under the Health and Social Services Professions Act to ensure a consistent framework for health and social services professionals. The transition will occur in two phases, with phase 2 scheduled for a later date.

Housing NWT has completed modernization work at Aspen Apartments, a 36-unit social housing building. The upgrades, which include installing new security and heating systems, are expected to extend the service life of the building by 25 years. The building is currently ready for occupancy.

Denny’s Canada has permanently closed its Barrie location

V’s Schnitzel House, an Eastern European restaurant in Etobicoke, Toronto, has closed

Grenier Gardangeois in Ange-Gardien invested around $40M in building a biomethanization plant to process agricultural residues

Shopify, an e-commerce software development company headquartered in Ottawa, laid off around 80 staff. In Quebec, the Montréal branch could be affected.

The Government of Alberta has announced an investment of nearly $6M through the Taking Action on Family Violence grant program. The grant funding will support 26 community organizations to provide various supports including prevention and support to survivors of family violence.

Drax Group has announced it will be ceasing operations at its pellet plant in Williams Lake, B.C., by the end of 2025, impacting 30 workers. The company has cited the closure of nearby sawmills and a lack of available fibre for the decision. The company has said it will support affected employees through a severance package and well-being resources.

O’Bistro Tianjin, a new Chinese breakfast restaurant, has opened on Alexandra Road in Richmond.

Construction has begun on the $211M Kamloops Centre for the Arts. The centre is expected to open in 2029. When completed, it will provide a venue for local performing artists and a gathering place for community events. The building will have two theatres with a total of over 1.5K seats.

Repairs to Highway 1 at Tank Hill have completed. This area of the highway near Lytton was damaged in an atmospheric river four years ago. With that project completed, the nearby Sackum Overhead Bridge project will begin soon. The $22.6M bridge project is expected to complete in summer 2027.

BC Housing is proposing a construction project for about 50 supportive and complex-care homes in Burnaby. If approved, these homes will support people facing housing barriers.

The Catiline Creek Debris Flow Mitigation Project near the community of Lillooet Lake Estates has begun construction. The project reduces risks to the community from debris flows. The project has received combined funding of around $11.7M from the Governments of Canada and British Columbia and the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District. The project is expected to complete at the end of 2026.

The union that represents firefighters in Winnipeg is calling on the city to add more staff, suggesting that 60 new firefighters are needed to reduce the department’s reliance on overtime. The city has planned for 40 new firefighter positions over the next four years in its preliminary 2026 budget.

The federal and provincial governments are providing a combined $12.5M to 32 projects focused on addressing gender-based violence. These initiatives are spread across the province and include crime prevention, Indigenous-led approaches, and support for victims and survivors of violence.

Manitoba has signed on to a preliminary agreement with the federal government that would accelerate the review process for major projects. The deal would allow projects to be approved following just one set of environmental assessments and consultations with Indigenous communities at the provincial level, rather than requiring both provincial and federal approvals.

The City of Iqaluit recently approved the 2026 operating budget, which includes no property tax increases. The city anticipates a $2.3M surplus, with projected revenues of $75.6M and expenses of $73.3M. The city’s $83.4M capital budget for 2026, which outlines equipment purchases and infrastructure spending, was previously approved in October.

The Diavik diamond mine near Yellowknife will cease mining operations by the end of March 2026. The mine has received four proposals to acquire its solar panel farm, which is set to be dismantled when the closure is complete. A formal request for proposals will he held by the end of 2025.

Sakku Innovative Building Solutions is currently building a modular homes factory in Arviat. The facility is expected to create 40 full-time jobs and produce about 40 housing units annually. Once construction is completed in April 2026, the factory plans to employ experienced specialists and promote Inuit employment by training locals and community members.

Lave Auto Express-Eau, a car wash service chain, will reopen its location on Cormier Street in Drummondville following rehabilitation work, which cost $1M

The Société des traversiers du Québec (STQ) is investing over $3.6M in renovating the Saint-Siméon wharf. Couillard Construction Limitée, an expert in civil engineering in Coaticook, will carry out the project that is taking place from October 2026 until late March 2027.

Poulet Rouge, a fast-food chain, established a second location in Laval. This is the company’s fifth location in the province.

The Government of Saskatchewan is proclaiming November 24–30 as Manufacturing Week to highlight the sector’s role in economic growth, innovation, and community prosperity, featuring events like Manuquest for students and a Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters' (CME) panel on tariffs, plus support through the Saskatchewan Aerospace and Defence Forum on March 11, 2026.

The Government of Saskatchewan is providing $250,000 to Saskatoon Crisis Intervention Services for its Intensive Community Support Program, which offers wraparound care to 80 adults with mental illness and substance use needs. The program works with the Saskatchewan Health Authority to improve health, secure housing, and connect clients to supports, including help with medication and daily tasks.

The N.B. Dental Society says that patients are seeing longer wait times as clinics struggle with staff shortages. N.B. has about 400 dentists and 635 assistants but needs closer to 800 of the latter. Rural areas are having the hardest time, but urban areas are also struggling.

Maine’s Woodland Pulp has halted Canadian timber imports due to increased costs from new lumber tariffs. Dozens of N.B. producers are expected to be impacted. A wood yard near Sussex went from shipping 50-70 loads per week to only five and laid off some staff.

Organigram’s Moncton location has spent $9.3M in LED lighting, which is expected to increase its yield by 10%. The Moncton facility, which employs over 700 workers, is expected to hit record production levels and increase its staffing levels as well.

N.L.’s sea urchin fishery may be in jeopardy. The number of sea urchins is declining, with only 13 of the 52 total commercial sea urchin licenses issued throughout N.L. having reported landings this season. Hodder's Shellfish, a sea urchin plant in Stoneville, employs over 30 full-time seasonal workers during good years, but due to lower quality yields this season, has dropped to about 25.

A new Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment Hub (HART) opened in Belleville as part of a $550M investment from the provincial government to open 28 HART hubs across the province

Nokia Canada Inc. has begun construction on a 750,000-sq.-ft. innovation campus in Ottawa, expected to open by early 2029, a project that is anticipated to create more than 340 jobs

Bruce Power will provide Siemens Energy Canada with new high-pressure steam turbines and system enhancements between 2028 and 2031

Construction is underway on a $2.75M child care centre in Port Colborne, scheduled for completion in December 2026, with the YMCA of Niagara set to operate the facility

The rebranded 6,000-sq.-ft. Atlas Steak and Fish restaurant has opened on Rama First Nation, east of Orillia, and is hiring

Niagara College opened a new Academic Upgrading campus in Hamilton, supported by $757K in provincial government funding

Toronto Blue Jays are hiring for seasonal roles at Rogers Centre in Toronto for the 2026 season

Nokia will receive $40M in funding from the federal government to expand advanced 5G networking and AI-driven innovations, creating more than 340 jobs

A new McDonald’s fast food restaurant is expected to open on Bernard Avenue in Kelowna on December 4.

Time Out Market has announced its first group of vendors for its new 50K sq. ft. culinary hub at Oakridge Park in Vancouver. Lunch Lady and DownLow Chicken Shack have both been confirmed for the hub. The market will have 1K seats and is expected to open to the public in spring 2026.

No Bad Days, a new Vancouver cafe, is opening on December 1. It will be located on the corner of Nelson and Seymour.

MassMagna, a company specializing in real estate investment, is investing at least $45M in constructing an industrial complex in Daveluyville

The Quebec Beverage Container Recycling Association will open a Consignaction+ in Baie-Comeau by early February 2026

The Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux de la Côte-Nord inaugurated La Petite Boussole, a rehabilitation unit for youth aged 5 to 17 in Baie-Comeau. The Centre created 12 positions, half of which are vacant, upon opening the unit.

Global LVL, a wood frame products manufacturer, is investing nearly $15M in its plant in Ville-Marie. The governments of Quebec and Canada are funding half of the project, which is scheduled to start in May 2026. The project will help the company create quality control jobs.

The Government of Quebec inaugurated a new Sûreté du Québec station valued at over $23M in Waterloo

Iqaluit Transit has acquired a second bus and is expected to launch services in on January 19, 2026. The company is still awaiting approval to set up signposts for stops along the route, which has yet to be finalized. Interviews to hire a bus driver are currently underway.

Aspire Training Academy has opened a new training centre in Yellowknife. The organization aims to help individuals upgrade their employment, life, and literacy skills in hopes of gaining employment, pursuing further education, or starting a new business.

The Diavik diamond mine in the NWT will cease mining operations in March 2026, after over 23 years of production. Closure activities will take place from 2026 to 2029, following a post-closure monitoring phase until 2040. Staffing is expected to decrease from 900 workers to between 200 and 300 people during the six-month decommissioning phase and will further drop to 100 to 250 staff until 2029.

The NWT government has announced the funding allocation for the Mineral Incentive Program 2025/2026 intake period. The program provides annual funding for proposed new exploration projects or ongoing mineral exploration work in the territory, with a total of 15 projects receiving funding this round.

The Government of Manitoba has reinstated funding for lactation consultant positions in the Winnipeg Health Authority. This funding was cut in 2017.

The federal and provincial governments are providing a combined $76.9M to five wastewater and drinking water projects in rural Manitoba communities. These include waste and water treatment upgrades in the Brandon, Steinbach, and Pembina Valley areas.

McDonalds is seeking to build a drive-thru-only location in Winnipeg, which would be the company’s first restaurant of its kind outside of the United States. The location is proposed for the corner of Kenaston Boulevard and Grant Avenue in Winnipeg, and is currently pending City Council approval.

The federal and provincial governments have created 5,350 new child care spaces in the last two years, with some of these already open and others still under construction. Another 6,041 spaces have been committed under the Canada-Manitoba Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement.

Red River College Polytechnic is spending $42,000 on commercial grade equipment for its newly renovated culinary classroom. This space will be available both to students and to local organizations for meal preparation. The Community Foundation of Portage and District has provided most of the project’s funding.

The Cowichan Green Community Society has received $148,000 from the Province of British Columbia to aid in offering a 38-week agricultural training program for Indigenous students. The program, which will award certifications from Vancouver Island University, will offer classroom and hands-on experience for participants.

The Government of Canada has announced over $3.7M in federal funding for the Red Flag Awareness Initiative. The funding will support 23 organizations in communities throughout Canada to help raise awareness and help prevent firearm-related harm.

Construction of Scotia Place Arena in Calgary is on track and expected to open in fall 2027.

Moncton’s BioScript Solutions is getting up to $230K from Opportunities NB to help fund up to 30 new full-time jobs. The company provides specialty health care and helps manage drug treatment plans and purchases for patients with rare and chronic diseases.

The N.B. government will spend $3.6M to open a new standalone clinic in St. Stephen. The Charlotte Country Collaborative Wellness Centre has outgrown its space in the hospital. It has a physician, three nurse practitioners, two RNs, two LPNs, a respiratory therapist and a social worker.

ACOA will provide $75K to EKÖ Nature Glamping and $36.5K to Auberge MicKy in order to better attract visitors and modernize their facilities. The northern N.B. tourist destinations are receiving the funding through the Tourism Growth Program.

The regional library service in western N.S. says that without increased funding from the province and municipalities, branches will have to reduce operating hours and services, and even cut staff or close some locations. In early 2025, the Council of Regional Libraries, which represents all 9 regional libraries, received $1.6M in emergency provincial funding to stabilize the public library system.

The N.S. Government has approved the environmental assessment for Setapuktuk Wind Project, owned by EverWind NS Holdings Ltd. in partnership with Membertou Development Corporation. The Guysborough County project is set to begin construction in late 2026 and is expected to create 350-400 construction jobs over a 2-year period, and then 20-35 full-time jobs once operational.

The P.E.I. government recently announced new support to help the struggling wild oyster industry. The P.E.I. Shellfish Association says it may benefit the younger fishermen to be retrained, but more needs to be done to support the industry going forward.

Scaddabush, an Italian restaurant, is under construction at the Roundhouse Centre in Windsor

Stellantis is hiring 1,400 workers for a third shift at its Windsor Assembly Plant, with operations starting mid-February

The Salvation Army opened a nearly 10,000-sq.-ft. thrift store in downtown Peterborough

The federal government is investing $9.2M over three years in four Ontario educational institutions to strengthen oral health training

The City of Kingston is constructing a new $13M station for Kingston Fire and Frontenac Paramedics, with completion expected by late 2026

Highland Farms Inc., a grocery store in Mississauga, closed

The Valley Ski Club near Castor is receiving nearly $96,000 from Alberta’s Active Communities Initiative to upgrade and improve the energy efficiency of its snow‑making equipment. The funding is part of a $7M provincial investment in improving sport and recreation infrastructure.

Big Mama's & Papa's Pizzeria is opening on January 12, 2026, in the Kitsilano area of Vancouver.

Sal y Limon, a Mexican restaurant, has opened a new location on East Hastings Street in Vancouver.

Panda Pancakes and Ice Cream is opening a new location at Metrotown in Burnaby.

The Government of Canada is spending $76.3M to build 146 new rental units in the Hoy Creek Co-operative Redevelopment in Coquitlam. Other funding for the project will come from the City of Coquitlam, Metro Vancouver and the Government of British Columbia. Construction is set to start spring 2026 and is expected to take two years.

The Squamish-Lillooet Regional District has adopted an Agriculture Emergency Plan to help protect the region’s agriculture sector from disasters, climate change and other emergencies. The plan includes educational resources, emergency strategies and recommendations for improvements to support the sector.

Les Maisons Féliciennes started construction on two social housing buildings in Saint-Félix-de-Valois. The three levels of government contributed to the project valued at over $7.5M.

Laurentide Controls, an industrial automation services company, inaugurated its service centre in Bécancour

The Centre d’hébergement et de soins de longue durée de Sainte-Hénédine, in the municipality of the same name, inaugurated its newly renovated spaces. The project cost is estimated at $7M.

KSM Fertilizers, an agricultural fertilizer manufacturer, is looking to hire new employees following the launch of its operations in Tring-Jonction. The company plans to increase its workforce from 50 to 65 employees to support the increase in production.

Hôtel Bellevue in Saint-Félicien is investing over $0.5M in rehabilitating its facilities. The project is already underway and is being carried out by M. Ménard Construction, a contractor from Normandin. The project will be completed in December.

Quebec Iron Ore, a mining company, opened an office in Québec to support its activities. The company, which already has 20 employees in the region, is recruiting in the fields of geology and engineering as well as the mining sector, among others.

The Centre de services scolaire des Chênes inaugurated the new Sainte-Jeanne-d’Arc elementary school in Lefebvre. The school was built at a cost of $17M and has a capacity for 144 students.

Jean Coutu, a pharmacy chain owned by Metro, will open a second location in Cowansville shortly. A $7M investment is planned.

The Municipalité de Saint-Célestin is investing nearly $3.4M in modernizing its wastewater treatment facilities. This investment was made possible thanks to funding from the Government of Quebec.

TV5 Québec Canada, a television broadcasting company headquartered in Montréal, laid off 20% of its staff. In total, there are 60 remaining employees.

The Tłı̨chǫ government and the Yellowknives Dene First Nation have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to lead the development of the Arctic economic and security corridor, which features an all-season road connecting the NWT to the Grays Bay port in Nunavut. The next steps include forming working groups, conducting necessary studies, and preparing a proposal to the federal government.

The Government of Canada is providing more than $2M over four years to the Government of Manitoba to improve access to health services in French. This includes health services in rural and remote parts of the province where bilingual access is currently limited.

Silex Resource Corp. is planning a silica sand mine in the La Salle area. The company is holding an open house to consult with residents before applying for provincial approval. Last year, the province rejected a previous sand mine proposal from Sio Silica, which was intended for an area east of Winnipeg. Sio Silica is now reapplying and will also hold an open house this week.

The Dawson Creek Hospital is looking to hire a new orthopedic surgeon following the departure of their former specialist. Northern Health is hoping to fill the position over the next few months.

The City of Edmonton has announced the sale of 10 surplus school sites to developers. These sites will be used for affordable housing projects, of which developers are expected to build a total of about 1,300 units. These projects were made possible with a $99M federal grant from the Federal Housing Acceleration Fund.

The Government of Alberta has announced the location of the new stand-alone Stollery Children’s Hospital on the University of Alberta’s South Campus in Edmonton. The recent investment announced in Budget 2025, will contribute $11M toward the project over three years. The planning phase should be completed in 2026.

Three new housing co-operatives have finalized plans to build about 200 new units across N.B. Housing co-ops are generally $400-$500 a month less than private rentals. The federal government has a $1.5B fund to help support new co-op housing projects.

The Government of Canada has announced over $29M in funding toward developing a defence lab for classified research projects at the Centre for Ocean Ventures and Entrepreneurship in Dartmouth. The facility will focus on research in areas such as AI, biotechnology, autonomous systems, Arctic research and ocean technology.

ACOA will invest over $2M in seven Island agri-food businesses in order to modernize their equipment and facilities. Funding went to East Point Potato, Hakkers Produce, Nabuurs Gardens, PEI Mussel Farm, Power Farms, P.E.I. Potato Institute, and Victoria Potato Farm.

Kenora District Services Board received over $2.7M from the federal government to expand services at the Sioux Lookout emergency shelter

Southbridge Health Care LP is constructing a 15-storey expansion at Orchard Villa long-term care home in Pickering to add 320 new long-term care beds

A new K-9 screening program has been launched in Délı̨nę, NWT to prevent alcohol and drugs from entering the community. North of Sixty K-9 Detection Services will perform the screenings to check all bags and cargo at the Yellowknife Airport before flights head to the area. The next phase of the program will introduce dogs trained to detect firearms.

Hope Centre Ministries has opened a new social franchise in Winnipeg. The Raw Carrot makes and sells homemade soups while offering part-time work to people who face barriers to employment, such as disabilities or mental health issues.

Mount Washington Alpine Resort is planning to re-open for the winter season following $3M in improvements at the resort. Upgrades to the ski slopes, tube park and expanded night lighting were undertaken over the summer.

Dante Italian Sandwich has opened on Commercial Drive in Vancouver on November 20. The space can seat 14 guests. A second location is also being worked on inside Bentall Centre.

Three new solar arrays were activated at Thompson Rivers University on November 14. The project received funding through BC Hydro’s load displacement program. The solar panels will help power the university’s $40M Low-Carbon District Energy System, which is currently under construction on campus and is expected to begin operations in 2026.

Fischells Salt Dome (Bay St. George), owned by Triple Point Resources, is a new clean energy storage project now moving forward following a study that confirms its stability and suitability. The company hopes to register the project by March 2026 after completing a feasibility study and community engagement process.

The Quebec Beverage Container Recycling Association will open a Consignaction location in Forestville by the summer of 2026. The centre will create four to eight full- and part-time jobs.

The City of Whitehorse is seeking permanent solutions to stabilize the slope near Robert Service Way, after spending $650K annually to monitor the area for the last five years. Design work to permanently address the situation are expected to be completed by February 2027, with permit approvals to follow in June 2027. The project is estimated to cost around $62.5M.

Construction has begun on Shanghai Residence, a $20M affordable housing development in Winnipeg’s Chinatown. The seven-storey, 54-unit building is expected to be completed within 18-20 months. It will seek primarily newcomer families as tenants.

The Central Regional District will be undertaking a $53.5M project to widen a total of 6 km of the Galloping Goose trail from 2.5 metres to 6.5 metres as well as install additional lighting. Work is expected to begin this spring and last until 2028.

Pop Mart, a collectibles shop, has opened in Richmond Centre. A second store is expected to open soon in Metropolis at Metrotown in Burnaby.

Splatsin First Nation broke ground on a new school project on November 21. The new school will replace the current school that does not have enough space to accommodate the area’s students. Redline Contracting will lead the project and expects construction to begin in late March 2026. Construction is expected to complete by mid-summer 2026.

The uptown development at King’s Square in Saint John is proceeding quickly with the use of large precast concrete sections manufactured locally by Strescon. The 13-storey apartment building will utilize 2,000 Strescon components to complete the project.

New/Coming Soon Business Openings: NSLC (Dartmouth Crossing), Santé (Dartmouth Crossing), Uncle Tetsu’s Japanese Cheesecake (Halifax Shopping Centre), Weird Harbour (Halifax/2nd location), Happy Sushi (Bedford) will reopen as Sushi Infinity, and Sushi Wave (Halifax) will reopen as Seoulmate Sushi; Closures: Cheese Curds/ Habanero’s (Sackville), Sarah & Tom (Halifax), and Dynamite (Dartmouth).

CBDC Central PEI and Futurpreneur held a workshop in Charlottetown to help potential entrepreneurs to start their own side hustle. The workshop provided participants with tips and tricks for starting their own business.

Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park in Mattawa, east of North Bay, is receiving $4.75M from the provincial government to restore storm damage and make it a year-round destination with upgraded amenities and campsites

Webequie First Nation, a fly-in community more than 500 kilometres north of Thunder Bay, will receive $2M from the provincial government to build a 31,000-sq.-ft. cultural recreation centre

The Government of Canada has announced the launch of two trade infrastructure funds, with a total of $6B over seven years to support projects that build the country's access to new global markets. The funds are expected to generate $300B more in exports over the next decade. Of this money, $5B will support the Trade Diversification Corridors Fund and $1B will go to the Arctic Infrastructure Fund.

The Municipalité de L’Île-d’Anticosti inaugurated its drinking water treatment plant. The Government of Quebec contributed over $8.3M in funding to the project.

The Municipalité de L’Île-d’Anticosti inaugurated its multipurpose building, which includes a town hall, community centre, and tourism reception area. The Government of Quebec contributed $16.5M in funding to the project.

Corbeil Appliances opened a new location based on a new concept in Boucherville

Maxi, a supermarket chain, inaugurated a new store valued at several million dollars in Bois-des-Filion in the Laurentians. Around 50 jobs were created.

La Trappe à Fromage, a cheese factory in Gatineau, is receiving $2.6M from the Government of Quebec to improve its production through automation, among other things

The Wakefield Mill Hotel & Spa, a hotel in the village of the same name, is receiving $1M from the Government of Quebec to ensure the transfer of the business and its long-term viability

Cuisi-n-art is a designer and manufacturer of kitchen and bathroom cabinets in Gatineau. The Government of Quebec is investing $1.2M in the company’s new plant.

Clinique L’Agora, a health care centre for the most vulnerable populations, will cease operations in Montréal on April 1 due to Quebec’s new Bill 2

The federal government has launched a $1B Arctic Infrastructure Fund to support dual-use transportation projects that serve both civilian and defence purposes. The fund is part the 2025 Budget in which $6B will be allocated over seven years to build dual-use infrastructure. The initiative is expected to create skilled jobs, grow regional economies, and help businesses reach new markets.

NexGen Energy has entered the final regulatory approval process for its Rook 1 project in the Athabasca Basin. The project is expected to be one of the largest uranium mines in northern Saskatchewan, producing up to 30 million pounds of uranium annually — 25% of the global supply — and generating $17B in economic growth over the first 11 years. The second step of the process will begin in February.

The Government of Saskatchewan is launching the Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Investment Tax Credit, a new program designed to help Saskatchewan businesses attract investment and expand operations. The three-year pilot program offers a 45% non-refundable tax credit to eligible businesses operating in food and beverage manufacturing or machinery and transportation equipment manufacturing.

The Government of Canada is providing $2.9M in federal repayable investments to two health care companies, creating 35 jobs. MoveMobility, an accessible vehicle manufacturer, will receive $1.1M to increase the capacity of its medical vehicle manufacturing line. QDoc Inc., a virtual healthcare company, will receive $1.9M to expand its delivery platform and invest in new technologies.

Prairie Mountain Health has begun hiring for the Brandon Regional Health Centre’s new critical care and internal medicine units, which are scheduled to open in 2026. The health region is seeking 14 new health care aides, 25 nurses, and two specialists.

A $14.6M school expansion project is underway in Grunthal, located in the Hanover School Division. The renovations include a new gymnasium and fitness facility, three classrooms, and improvements to the school's science labs.

Renewable Energy Systems Canada Inc. is planning to build a new 36-unit wind turbine farm North of Dawson Creek. The Sweetwater Wind Project would generate between 150-200MW of wind energy if approved.

The Peace River Regional District has approved the construction of a $19.97M administrative building in Dawson Creek. The district is still reviewing when construction will begin.

The Seoulful, a Korean street food spot, opened a pickup only shop on No. 3 Road in Richmond. A full dine-in service is expected to launch in April 2026 after renovations to the building complete.

Activate, a gaming facility, is opening a new 10K sq. ft. space at Willowbrook Shopping Centre in Langley. Activate opened another location earlier this year in Coquitlam. An official opening date has yet to be announced.

Umamii, a food-tech start-up, has launched in Vancouver. Umamii’s platform uses artificial intelligence to recommend local restaurants to users based on personal preferences and credible sources. Umamii has acquired pre-seed funding and plans to raise seed capital in 2026.

NorthX Climate Tech announced on November 13 that it provided a total of $1M to Vertogen Technologies Inc. and Rockburst Technology Inc., two Lower Mainland-based decarbonization firms. The funding allows Vertogen to expand its testing by deploying its renewable natural gas accelerator. Rockburst is working to reduce energy use in the mining and mineral processing sector.

The BPL Legacy Association, in partnership with Okanagan College, has announced that a new $22M aerospace education and training facility will be constructed in Kelowna. The 42K sq. ft. facility will include workshops, classrooms and hangar space for three Aircraft Maintenance Engineering programs. Construction on the building is expected to start in spring 2026 and complete by 2027.

The City of Kelowna’s $210M Clement Avenue Multi-Modal Corridor Extension project has begun detailed design work. The project aims to reduce traffic pressures in the city’s midtown area. Construction is expected to begin in 2028 if funding can be secured.

The Government of British Columbia has announced that construction has begun on a new 200-bed long-term care home in Penticton. The facility is expected to open in 2028.

The Government of British Columbia has announced that work on the Coquitlam River Bridge upgrade project began on November 23. Work is expected to continue for the remainder of winter.

The Chilliwack board of education has purchased a 6.8-acre lot for $9.5M to for a potential new school in Promontory. The existing Promontory Elementary school has been over capacity since it opened, and the board has been looking for a new site. The Ministry of Education has yet to approve plans for a new school.

The City of Kelowna has begun wildfire mitigation work at Dilworth Mountain Park, continuing a larger mitigation project started in spring 2025. The City of Kelowna will complete debris removal, pile burning and fuel mitigation by spring 2026.

WestJet's implementation of its pilot age-cap policy has been paused as per decision of a Canada Labour Code arbitrator. Westjet's policy was introduced earlier this year informing pilots aged 65 would no longer be permitted to fly after October 31. A full grievance hearing is scheduled for August 2026 until then 44 pilots affected by the policy will continue to fly domestic routes. In five years about 200 additional pilots could be affected by the policy.

Wellspring Alberta has introduced free in‑person cancer support sessions in Grande Prairie through its new “Cancer Connect” program. The monthly gatherings offer a welcoming space for patients, caregivers, and supporters to share experiences and build community without cost or referral.

The N.B. government and the roughly 2,000 doctors in the public health system have agreed to a 4-year, $270M collective agreement. The contract includes a compensation increases of up to 12.5 % over four years, accountability measures, and other benefits.

The N.S. Government has announced the following funding for forestry innovation projects: The Forestry Innovation Transition Trust ($1.8M), The Association for Sustainable Forestry ($800K over the next year) and Forest N.S. ($1M) over 2 years. About 6,400 people work in N.S.’s forestry industry, with 2,700 direct full-time jobs and another 3,700 spin-off jobs.

The Early Years Education System Child Care Centre in Goderich will open in December, supported by $300K in start-up funding from Huron County, with 15 staff and plans to hire more as enrollment grows

Vianode, a Norwegian battery materials company, is investing $3.2B to build a synthetic graphite plant in St. Thomas, with production starting in 2027 and the plant expected to create up to 1,000 jobs at full capacity

BCE Inc. is laying off nearly 700 employees, including 650 management roles at Bell Canada and 40 positions at Bell Media

National Bank announced a $1.25M investment to revitalize Edmonton and Calgary’s downtown cores. A majority of the investment will be made available over three years to provide various levels of services for those experiencing poverty and homelessness in the downtown cores.

Hypertec and Simon Fraser University have signed a memorandum of understanding to transform the university’s Cedar Supercomputing centre into a flagship sovereign artificial intelligence data centre. The partnership still requires funding to expand the centre but plans to create a space that can bring together leaders in the A.I. field.

NorthX Climate Tech has announced $2M in new funding to speed up the growth of British Columbia’s climate-tech sector. NorthX will provide $500K in seed funding to five ventures to strengthen early product development. It will also provide $1.5M to Mangrove Lithium to reach commercial deployment.

Prével and TGTA, two real estate developers, are investing $200M in building a tower that will include businesses, housing units, and offices in Brossard. The project is scheduled to start next year. Ultimately, six other similar buildings will be constructed.

Arbec Forest Products is closing its sawmill in Port-Cartier indefinitely, leading to the loss of 100 jobs

The Ville de Sept-Îles, in partnership with the Uashat mak Mani-Utenam Innu community, completed construction on a wastewater treatment plant valued at $17.5M. The Government of Quebec contributed $8M in funding to the project.

The Centre de la petite enfance Bambin et Câlin inaugurated the start of construction on its building in Malartic. The childcare centre will have 80 subsidized spaces by the fall of 2026. The Government of Quebec is funding the $4M project.

The Maison de soins palliatifs Gisèle-Faubert, a palliative care facility, is currently under construction in Mercier. The facility, valued at $9M, is scheduled to open in late 2026.

Prestige Panel, an insulation products manufacturer, inaugurated its new plant in Saint-Lin-Laurentides. The Government of Quebec contributed $6.3M to the project, which required a total investment of around $20M.

Oktodev, a real estate investor, will create around 150 jobs in Cowansville following a $20M investment in establishing a Maxi grocery store and Pharmaprix pharmacy. The openings are scheduled for late summer 2026.

BCE— Bell Canada is a large company operating in telecommunications and media, including print media, television, and radio. The company is laying off around 700 employees within its organization, which includes Bell and Bell Media.

All provinces and territories have signed a new agreement with the federal government to reduce interprovincial trade barriers, effective December 2025. Excluding food products, the agreement will allow goods legally sold in one province to be sold in others without additional testing or certification. Economic forecasts predict this could increase Canada’s GDP by up to 7.9%, about $200B annually.

Manitobah, an Indigenous-rooted footwear brand, recently opened a permanent store in Saskatoon’s Midtown mall. The company currently has seven stores open for the season, including five pop-ups and two permanent locations in Saskatoon and Winnipeg.

The Village of Air Ronge has officially opened a new $15.8M bridge across the Montreal River. Demolition of the closed existing bridge is slated to start later this month, with work crews expected to remain on site until late January 2026.

The Government of Saskatchewan is providing $200K annually to Caring Hearts to expand grief and trauma counselling services. Based in Regina, Caring Hearts offers specialized support services like counselling, support groups, healing circles, kids camps, and support for communities coping with tragedies such as homicides, suicides, and workplace deaths.

The Government of Saskatchewan is allocating $45,000 through the Criminal Property Forfeiture Fund to the West Central Crisis and Family Support Centre in Kindersley. The funding will go towards developing a safe interview room to support victims of sexual and gender-based crime.

A Winnipeg City Hall committee has approved a 55-plus housing project proposed by the Charleswood United Church. The 132-suite project is planned for Roblin Boulevard and has faced some opposition from area residents. Its application will now be heard by City Council.

The Government of Manitoba is budgeting $100M for the construction of an overpass at the intersection of Highway 5 and the Trans-Canada Highway, near Carberry. The project is scheduled to begin in 2027 and be complete by 2030.

The City of Dawson Creek is undertaking work to address low water supply in the region by laying hoses along highway corridors. Once in place, the city will pump water from the Peace River in early 2026 to replenish levels in the city's reservoirs

The Northern Development Initiative Trust has awarded funding for two projects in Northeast B.C. Lake Point Golf and Country Club, located in Charlie Lake, received $78,139 in funding to replace their irrigation system. As well, the Tumbler Ridge Mountain Bike Association is receiving $279,094 for the next phase of its mountain bike trail development project.

The District of Saanich has approved the construction of a new $93M operations centre. The budget will include design, construction, furnishings and equipment. Completion of the facility is slated for 2029.

Island Health is temporarily closing the intensive care unit at Port Alberni's West Coast General Hospital due to a shortage of trained physicians and nurses. The hospital is looking to hire more nurses to enable the reopening of the ICU.

The Government of British Columbia has launched DASH, an online platform to speed up affordable housing construction using prefabricated parts and standardized designs. This innovation supports local manufacturing jobs and aims to reduce costs and timelines to meet housing demand.

The City of Kamloops has announced that it is now accepting applications for 2026 climate action grants. Residents, non-profit organizations and charities are eligible to apply for funds to support their climate action projects. The city has made available $20K for this round of funding. Applicants have until January 16 to submit their applications.

Snowy Village, a dessert spot at New Westminster SkyTrain Station, has closed. Café Log is expected to take its place but little is known about the new café.

Nine Bar Coffee is opening in the location of the former Coo Coo Coffee unit. The new location is in the Yaletown neighbourhood of Vancouver and is expected to open in December 2025.

Health Canada is providing the City of New Westminster’s Crises Response Pilot Project with $290K from its Emergency Treatment Fund. The project aims to address homelessness, mental health and substance use in the community.

The Royal Inland Hospital Foundation has partnered with Merritt Youth and Family Resource Society to provide 76 childcare spaces for Interior Health staff and physicians at the new Family Place Early Learning Centre. The centre opened in August to address hospital staffing shortages.

Sutton Group, a national realty firm, has relaunched in Calgary.

The City of Calgary has announced nine additional redevelopment projects through its downtown development incentive program. The program allows downtown property owners to access a subsidy maximum of up to $15M to repurpose unused office towers into residential developments. The recent redevelopments will create 972 housing units and a hostel along 5 Ave southeast. Since its launch the city has invested more than $200M toward the projects.

The Everwild Nordic Hotel and Spa has opened in Canmore.

The Government of Alberta has announced 5 more schools have been fast tracked through the School Construction Accelerator Program. Some of the projects approved include schools in Edmonton, Calgary and Plamondon. The fast-track process allows the funding and building of schools in communities to move forward faster. The program’s investment totals $8.6B since its launch in September 2024.

The Government of Canada announced an investment of more than $1.5B to support various youth employment and related programs. The Government also announced an investment of $40M over 2 years to create the Youth Climate Corps. The program will provide young Canadians with skills training to respond to various climate concerns including climate emergencies.

The Government of Canada announced $35M in additional funding over three years through the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) to help improve training for dental students. To date the investment has provided close to 6 million CDCP members with dental care available through more than 27,000 oral health providers.

PEP (Parents Empowering Parents) has expanded its free, family recovery meetings into Red Deer and Calgary, supported by a $500,000 provincial grant. The funding strengthens in‑person and online programs, helping more families across Alberta access peer support and science‑based strategies for addiction recovery.

Red Deer home sales jumped 22% in October 2025 compared to last year, led by a sharp rise in detached sales. Despite the monthly surge, overall year‑to‑date sales remain flat, while prices continue to climb amid easing inventory.

Red Deer’s building permit values fell sharply in October 2025 to $4.26M from $12.49M a year earlier. Despite the monthly slowdown, year‑to‑date permits remain strong at over $1 billion, driven by major projects like the new hospital patient tower.

The Innisfail Aquatic Centre’s $12.2M modernization project is halfway complete, with most demolition finished and new systems, windows, and a universal change room underway. The facility remains on schedule and on budget, aiming to reopen in April 2026 with upgraded amenities including a new hot tub.

The Drake Pub in Canmore is being transformed into The Drake Screaming Retriever Restaurant and Brewery, adding a craft brewery, taproom, and upgraded facilities while refreshing its menu and look. The renovation preserves the venue’s long history but introduces new features to expand Canmore’s growing craft beer scene.

Roughly half of the potato fields that were infected with potato wart will be bought back from the P.E.I. government through a new $10.5M program. There were 37 fields impacted by potato wart, which distorts the potatoes and makes them unable to be sold.

Part-time faculty at Saint Mary’s and Mount Saint Vincent Universities, represented by CUPE, are back at work after a nearly month-long strike that began in late October, around the same time new contracts were ratified. The union says members will now be paid for prep time before a course begins and for the post exam grading period, in addition to salary and job security gains.

Canada Lands Company, a Crown corporation that specializes in the development and revitalization of former federal lands, has announced the next phase of development for the St. John’s neighbourhood of Pleasantville, that will feature up to 1,000 new housing units with a variety of housing types. Construction could begin as early as Spring 2026.

Sandy Lake First Nation’s arena is receiving $2M from the provincial government to improve accessibility, upgrade spectator areas, and modernize mechanical and electrical systems

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre is receiving a $23.3M from the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation to replace aging equipment and supporting renovations

WestJet will expand service from Toronto Pearson International Airport with three new destinations—Medellín, Cardiff, and Ponta Delgada—plus the return of Glasgow, starting between April and June 2026

Farhi Holdings will lead a $300M redevelopment in downtown Windsor, adding over 380 housing units and commercial space across two sites, with construction expected to begin in 2026

The Government of Canada opened its new National Verification and Collections Centre in Shawinigan following a $284M investment. The centre can accommodate up to 2,000 employees.

Camosun Innovates and Camosun College’s Sheet Metal apprenticeship program have partnered to enhance students’ hands-on learning with access to advanced tools. Students will be able to use computer-aided design software for their shop projects.

The Salon de l’emploi Uashat mak Maliotenam — Sept-Rivières will return with another job fair at the Galeries Montagnaises in Sept-Îles on February 19

The Ville de Baie-Saint-Paul is receiving $7.8M from the federal government to fund flood risk mitigation measures in the area

Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan is launching a free program to help business owners and entrepreneurs in navigating legal challenges. The initiative will offer accessible legal information through webinars and online resources over the next 18 months. Topics will include business structures, contracts, intellectual property, employment law, and buying or selling a business.

The Government of Saskatchewan is providing an additional $20M over three years to the expand homelessness prevention and support services under the Provincial Approach to Homelessness (PATH). The funding will also help create up to 40 new emergency shelter spaces and 60 new supportive housing spaces.

Winnipeg’s Bonivital Pool has reopened after two years and about $10M in renovations. The facility, which serves the St. Boniface and St. Vital neighbourhoods, received upgrades to its HVAC and lighting systems along with the construction of a new sauna and multipurpose room.

The Circle of Life Thunderbird House, an Indigenous cultural space in Winnipeg, will soon undergo the necessary repairs and upgrades to allow it to reopen to the public. Arrow Commercial Exteriors has been hired for the work and expects it to be complete by next summer.

Red River College Polytech is celebrating its first full paramedicine class in years following recent changes to provincial enrollment requirements. The Government of Manitoba is no longer requiring students training to be paramedics to complete two high school prerequisites, as that course content will be included in the post-secondary programs themselves.

WestJet Airlines is adding a direct flight from Winnipeg to Keflavík, Iceland, beginning in June of 2026. This is the first transatlantic service from Winnipeg to be offered since 2019. WestJet is also expanding its routes between Winnipeg and Cancun and adding flights to London, Ontario.

The Government if British Columbia, through BC Housing, and the City of Victoria is opening a 20-unit recovery oriented housing project. The facility, which is expected to open in early 2026, will be supported by $1.79M in operating funding over the next three years.

The City of Duncan has received $1.8 in funding from the Government of Canada to aid in the construction of new accessible sidewalks and multi-use trail. The new trail along Canada Ave will link Duncan and North Cowichan.

HAVN Saunas is opening a floating spa location at the Heritage Harbour Marina in Vancouver. To construct the facility HAVN will repurpose a naval barge, which is expected to complete in the middle of 2027. This announcement follows previous plans to open a wellness experience next to the Plaza of Nations that were cancelled in the spring.

Chewies Chicken and Biscuits closed its location in the Kitsilano neighbourhood of Vancouver on November 23.

Trees Organic Coffee and Cheesecake has opened a location at Capstan Station in Richmond. The store has announced plans to open new location in Surrey, Burquitlam and New Westminster in the future.

Dario, an Italian café and gelato brand, is opening by the end of November on West Broadway in Vancouver. Dario is also opening a location on Alexandra Road in Richmond this November.

WestJet has announced that starting May 15, 2026, it will be launching a new direct flight from Vancouver to Penticton. The flight will run five times a week and will end on October 24. The route will give business and leisure guests the opportunity to connect between the two destinations.

Understance, a Canadian lingerie store, is closing its Vancouver location on December 1. The brand’s recent Metrotown expansion will remain open for now. The brand is moving to online only stores across Canada.

Aritzia, a Vancouver-based fashion retailer, is opening a new flagship store at Pacific Centre in Vancouver. The store is expected to open in 2027.

Costco will be opening a new location in South Surrey in 2027. The store will be located on a 13.2-hectare lot near the intersection of 164 Street and 20 Avenue. The Costco is expected to be a large employer in the region.

Intact Financial Corporation is providing the City of Kamloops $200K from its Municipal Climate Resiliency Grant program. The funds will support wildfire preparedness programming through city rebates to homeowners looking to complete FireSmart mitigation work on their property.

The Government of Canada is providing over $6.3M to support active transportation improvements and planning across British Columbia. In Abbotsford, it supports new paths, sidewalks and a bridge. In Duncan and North Cowichan, the funding supports constructing sidewalks and a multi-use path. Funding also supports active transportation infrastructure for the We Wai Kai Nation and Snaw-Naw-As Nation.

Home prices in Red Deer rose sharply in October 2025, with the average across all housing types up 20% to $434,623 compared to the same time last year. Housing starts also climbed, nearly doubling year-over-year, signaling both strong demand and growing construction activity in the region.

The Ville de Saguenay invested $3.8M in infrastructure work in the borough of Jonquière in Saguenay

Canada Post plans to cut 30,000 positions out of 62,000 by 2035. The organization hopes that this reduction will be achieved through retirements and voluntary departures.

BMR Express, a hardware store owned by Agiska Coopérative, closed its Granby location in late October. As a result, five employees were laid off.

The Centre médical pour enfants (CMPE) LaSalle, a pediatric clinic in Montréal, will close in the spring of 2026

B.C. Transit is planning for the construction of a new transit centre in Saanich. The new facility, which is planned to be open by 2035, will aid in serving increasing transit demand in the region. Prepatory works such as geo technical assessments are already underway at the site.

The P.E.I. government announced that it will spend $1.3M on two new assistance programs to support oyster fishers on the island that are affected by MSX and Dermo. One program is to retrain fishers and the other will provide wage reimbursement to employers.

Garage owners in western Cape Breton report struggling to find mechanics amidst a local labour shortage within the occupation with only 8 mechanics active along Ceilidh Trail between Port Hastings and Cheticamp. The NSCC, while offering an automotive service and repair course at 6 of its campuses, hasn’t offered this course locally in two decades.

The N.L. Government has announced $3M in annual funding to hire 50 new snowplow operators to expand to 24/7 snow clearing on certain routes between December and March. Job listings for heavy equipment operators have already been posted along with a full list of routes.

Metals giant Rio Tinto has announced an unspecified number of layoffs at its N.L. operations in Labrador City and St. John’s citing targeted structural changes. United Steelworkers Union has said the layoffs in Labrador are non-union staff positions that include office, frontline supervisors and managerial jobs.

The N.B. government is implementing its Psychiatry Resource Strategy to help address recruitment, retention and support for psychiatrists across N.B. The province has over 31 vacancies and has had difficulty recruiting psychiatrists into rural areas.

Colliers is planning a redevelopment of the Portage la Prairie Shopping Centre, which has been closed since 2024. Construction is underway on an unnamed fast-food restaurant that will open in 2026. Leases have been signed with four new tenants to occupy 93,000 sq. ft. in the mall, and an additional 46,000 sq. ft. remains available. The existing RONA store will be the project’s anchor tenant.

Construction is underway on new No Frills and Winners stores at the West Gate Shopping Centre in West Windsor

Resolve Counselling Services Canada will receive annual provincial funding for the next three years to hire a court support worker at its Napanee location. The organization will receive $81,250 for the Napanee location and $65,000 for the Kingston location.

Peel Region received $1M from the federal government to retrofit the existing parking lot at 7120 Hurontario Street, one of its corporate offices, adding up to 2,600-sq.-m. of new green infrastructure and planting up to 75 new trees

Slider Station restaurant opened in Mississauga

La Plaza de la Mauricie in Shawinigan is receiving $5M from Groupe MACH, a property manager, to modernize the plaza and construct a building. The new building will include a Caisse Desjardins, Chico pet store, and Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant.

The University of Victoria has opened a new Indigenous law wing at the Murray and Anne Fraser Building. The new $46M 2,440-square-metre wing features new classrooms, a garden, gathering spaces and specialized research spaces.

The Government of British Columbia has announced the launch of the 2025-26 Civil Forfeiture Grant program to support organizations dedicated to community safety. The funding will be available to support projects aimed at crime prevention, gender-based violence, Indigenous healing, and restorative justice. Applications will be accepted until December 15, 2025.

The Government of British Columbia has updated its zero-emission vehicles framework and has begun working on legislative changes to strengthen its commitment to cleaner transportation. The changes will match B.C.’s policies with policies adopted by the Government of Canada and give automaker’s more flexibility and time to meet the goals of the Zero-Emission Vehicles Act.

Toronto-Dominion Bank has provided $5M to Moment Energy, a Vancouver-based electric vehicle battery repurposing company, to support global clean technologies. Moment Energy will use the funds to boost production of its commercial, industrial and utility energy storage systems made from repurposed lithium-ion batteries.

The City of Kelowna has announced that its $48M airport expansion project will complete in early 2026. Additional construction to add an airport hotel and a parkade is expected to complete in 2027.

The Government of British Columbia has announced that the Agriculture Water Infrastructure Program is opening its next round of applications. This funding is available for farmers and some communities, and can be used to support and improve water availability. The current intake will be open until December 18.

Mother Dough Bread Co. has opened a shop in northwest Edmonton.

A new Sobeys grocery store is set to open in Calgary’s West District.

A recent survey shows Didsbury’s business community is resilient and optimistic, with many owners reporting stronger sales and plans to expand or hire. While challenges like downtown vacancies, rising costs, and marketing gaps remain, confidence is high, and investment activity is growing.

Lakeland College has received $1M in funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation to purchase equipment to expand crop and livestock research. The upgrades will enhance efficiency, support industry adoption, and provide hands‑on training for students at the Vermilion campus.

Rachel Julien, a real estate developer, started construction on phase 2 of the Canoë project. Canoë will include 89 residential units and 5 commercial spaces in Montréal's Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve borough. The project is scheduled to be complete in the summer of 2027.

Dév Méta, a company specializing in real estate development, started work on the VAIA residential project. VAIA, which will include 610 housing units in Laval, will welcome its first tenants in March 2027. An investment of $260M will be made.

B.C. Transit is expanding service in Prince Rupert from December 15 to 24 for all routes to support holiday shopping.

The BC Wildfire Service is supporting the Cariboo Chilcotin Natural Resource District in undertaking 12 wildfire rehabilitation projects in the Chilcotin wildfire zone. The projects involve burning a number of debris piles and work is expected to be completed by the end of the year.

Williams Lake City Council has approved $53,481 per year in funding to B.C. Transit to extend bus service on Sundays in the town. The agreement will see funding continue for three years with the increased service starting in April 2026.

The District of Saanich has approved the construction of a new 125-unit condo building. The builder is contributing $108,000 to the Saanich Affordable Housing Reserve Fund and $72,000 to the Local Parks Acquisition Fund. Construction dates for the building have not been announced.

Canada Post expects to lose up to 30,000 employees to retirement or voluntary departure over the next 10 years as it tries to control costs. The crown corporation had management layoffs earlier this year. The union that represents 55,000 mail carriers is still doing rotating strikes while in mediation.

A new P.E.I. resident has launched a healthy snack business called Nutty Golac. The product has sold so well that it has been hard to keep up with production. Nutty Golac’s products have no added sugar or preservatives and are vegan and gluten-free.

The Atlantic Police Academy has opened a new $5M Atlantic Tactical Training and Innovation Centre at its facility in Summerside. The training centre is designed to mimic real-life scenarios to train both police and fire cadets in a hands-on environment.

Canada Post expects to lose up to 30,000 employees to retirement or voluntary departure over the next 10 years as it tries to control costs. The crown corporation had management layoffs earlier this year. The union that represents 55,000 mail carriers is still doing rotating strikes while in mediation.

Canada Post expects to lose up to 30,000 employees to retirement or voluntary departure over the next 10 years as it tries to control costs. The crown corporation had management layoffs earlier this year. The union that represents 55,000 mail carriers is still doing rotating strikes while in mediation.

The N.L. Folk Arts Society is closing its office in St. John’s and laying off its staff amid ongoing financial problems. Many festivals have also recently been forced to close due to funding sources such as grants failing to keep pace with rising costs, struggling sponsors and the overall rising cost of living.

Canada Post expects to lose up to 30,000 employees to retirement or voluntary departure over the next 10 years as it tries to control costs. The crown corporation had management layoffs earlier this year. The union that represents 55,000 mail carriers is still doing rotating strikes while in mediation.

Port Saint John reports that 2025 was its busiest cruise season, with 196,626 passengers and 81,560 crew members visiting the port. It is estimated that Port of Saint John contributes over $85M to the Bay of Fundy economy.

Saint John's proposed new operating budget ($203M) is looking to increase spending on parks and recreation, policing and housing in the coming year. The increased funding will allow four new police officers to be hired.

Westjet has announced the addition of non-stop flights between Edmonton and Iceland. The flights will become available in the summer of 2026.

India-based HCLTech, an IT services provider, has plans to expand in downtown Calgary and expects to create at least 250 jobs over five years.

The County of St. Paul has secured a $1.1M provincial grant to replace a bridge culvert west of Highway 897, with the project valued at $1.58M. Tendering is set for February 2026, and construction is expected to finish by September, with only temporary detours anticipated for drivers.

Recovery Alberta has launched the Virtual Rapid Access Addiction Medicine program, giving Albertans faster at-home access to physicians, counsellors, and peer support for a wide range of substance-use and behavioural issues. The service, announced during National Addictions Awareness Week, aims to reduce barriers and help more people begin recovery quickly and privately.

Manitoba’s new supervised drug consumption facility will open in January 2026, the provincial government announced in this week’s speech from the throne. The specific location has not been released, but the Province has said it will likely be in Winnipeg’s Point Douglas neighbourhood. A previously proposed Point Douglas location was withdrawn because residents felt it was too close to schools and child care centres.

A new museum focusing on retro computers and video games is aiming to open a permanent physical location in 2027. Meanwhile, the Manitoba Computer & Gaming Museum is hosting pop-up exhibits and accepting donations of older computers and gaming systems.

In its throne speech this week, the Government of Manitoba announced a $3B, 750-megawatt combustion turbine facility for Brandon. It plans to install three new turbines at the existing generating station by 2030 to address power shortages projected by Manitoba Hydro. The turbines will burn natural gas initially, with the goal of shifting to renewable methane or hydrogen.

Steinbach City Council has voted to extend a private security pilot project until the end of the year, paying Steinbach Security Services to patrol housing developments under construction. The project began in July 2025 in response to rising vandalism and theft at these sites. Council is considering renewing the contract in 2026.

Prairie Mountain Health has recruited four new nurse practitioners to work in southwestern Manitoba communities, including Shoal Lake, Melita, Dauphin, Brandon, and Canupawakpa First Nation. The health region has an agreement with six more nurse practitioners currently in training, who are expected to begin work in fall 2026.

Enbridge has applied for development permits from the Rural Municipality of Weyburn and Griffin for its proposed Seven Starts wind energy project. Although the project would require over $500M in capital investments, it is expected to deliver over $100M in economic benefits over 30 years. The projected benefits include municipal tax revenue, landowner lease payments, and a community fund.

BMI Group, an Ontario-based development company, recently purchased the defunct Weyerhauser Prince Albert Pulp and Paper Mill, which closed in 2006. Although BMI confirmed that the site will not return to pulp production, an oriented strand board (OSB) manufacturing plant may be built on the land — potentially creating 120 direct jobs and another 120 indirect jobs in harvesting and hauling wood.

Construction of Biathlon Yukon's new facility in Whitehorse is on track for completion before March 2026. The $3.8M building will feature amenities such as showers, a change room, areas for coaches and officials, a gun vault, and indoor washrooms.

The Government of British Columbia has launched Look West, a new strategic plan to support B.C.’s economy in reaction to American tariffs. The plan aims to secure $200B in major project investment over 10 years and double skilled trades funding by 2028-29. The plan also contributes $33M to a new biomanufacturing hub at the University of British Columbia and $10M to the B.C. Manufacturing Job Fund.

Baking Factory, a bakery café, is opening soon on Cambie Road in Richmond. An exact opening date has yet to be announced.

The YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce will open a new office before year-end in downtown Port Elgin to expand access to its Employment Services, Settlement Services and Community Initiatives programs

Pool and Spa Trade School opened in Pembroke

Brawo Brassworking, a plumbing valve manufacturer in Burk’s Falls, received $400K from the provincial government to add new equipment, maintaining 115 jobs and creating up to four more positions in 2026

The provincial government is investing $16.5M to support businesses affected by U.S. tariffs to build capacity and re-shore critical supply chains, creating over 300 new jobs and protecting nearly 1,200 positions across Ontario

Lepage Immobilier, a developer, is constructing 70 units for adults aged 55 and over in Thetford Mines. This project, valued at nearly $20M, is the third phase of the Quartier project. Ultimately, the project will include over 300 units following a total investment of $120M.

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Sitec North America Inc., a mining company, is investing millions of dollars in improving its machinery, conducting exploration and research activities, and increasing production at its sites in Saint-Urbain and Fermont

The Centre de la petite enfance (CPE) Chez Caliméro was inaugurated in Lorrainville. The building was constructed at a cost of just over $5M. The Government of Quebec provided $4M in funding for the project.

Maxi, a supermarket chain, will open a store in Rouyn-Noranda. The multi-million dollar project will start in the spring of 2026, and it will create around 100 jobs.

Arbec Forest Products will close its panel plant in Amos for an indefinite period as of December 20. As a result, 99 employees will lose their jobs.

Couche-Tard, a chain of convenience stores and gas stations, is closing its location in Forestville

The Centre de la petite enfance Aux Mille Couleurs inaugurated its new 44-space facility called Papillon Jaune in Saint-André-Avellin

The Municipalité de Saint-Romain inaugurated a new fire station valued at just over $2M. The Government of Quebec contributed over $1.5M to the project.

The Town of Ladysmith is hiring additional paid on-call firefighters to aid in responding to emergencies and to support fire prevention efforts. Applications are being accepted until November 30.

Recycle BC is collaborating with Circular Materials, Éco Entreprises Québec, Multi-Material Stewardship Manitoba and SK Recycles to develop ecodesign guidelines to improve the recyclability of packaging and paper products across Canada.

Christmas tree farmers on P.E.I. report that despite the summer drought there will be a good supply of healthy trees this season. Drummond's Christmas tree farm says it lost about 30-40% of its seedlings this summer, which take about 10 years to mature.

A proposed 9-hole golf course in Monticello has garnered community support but will need to pass an environmental impact assessment to proceed. If approved the course is expected to create 8 jobs and attract people to the quiet community.

The N.S. Government has announced the establishment of a new compliance unit to combat illegal activities in the fish buying and processing sector. The unit will include a licence compliance analyst as well as 4 inspectors responsible for monitoring, inspecting and investigating regulatory compliance and acting on offences.

The Medicine Hat Public School Division is considering on closing two of its public elementary schools in an attempt to reduce costs and consolidate resources. There will be town halls in early December to allow residents to provide feedback. The board will decide in January whether to close the schools.

The City of St. Albert’s has announced its proposed 2026 budget which includes requests for 16 full time employees in various city departments, including positions in administration, maintenance, and firefighters.

Sunchild First Nation has plans to open a new office in Red Deer this December. The office will provide various administrative services to address the needs of members living away from the community.

Bearspaw First Nation received approval to build a new travel centre at the entrance of the Eden Valley reserve along Highway 541. It will include a gas bar, convenience store, and retail space. Construction begins in spring 2026, with the centre expected to open in 2027.

Norway House Cree Nation is rebranding its mining operation north of Grand Rapids, aiming to eventually start a magnesium production facility that could create 500 jobs and cost up to $1.3B. The First Nation is looking for funding and has a three-year exploration plan waiting for provincial approval. It has changed the name of the operation from Minago Nickel Project to Minago Critical Minerals Project.

Brandon-based Assiniboine College is adding a Food Services Management diploma to its program offerings, beginning in September 2026. The program is for those planning to work in management roles in institutional food services settings like schools, hospitals, and correctional facilities.

Toronto-headquartered telecommunications provider Freedom Mobile will begin constructing a wireless network in Manitoba next year, beginning with Winnipeg and expanding across the province. The company launched its mobile virtual network in Manitoba in 2024, leasing network access from Bell, Rogers, and Telus.

The Government of Manitoba is launching a midwifery program in the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority, hiring two full-time midwives to work out of an office in Selkirk. The health region has not had midwifery services in more than two decades.

Foran Mining Corporation has reported substantial progress at its McIlvenna Bay project in Saskatchewan. As of October 2025, construction is 72% complete and the project remains on track for commercial production in mid-2026. The company currently employs about 800 people on site.

Inspiration Energy Corp., a precious and base metal exploration company, has received a drill permit for the Rottenstone North Gold Project in northern Saskatchewan. The drilling program is slated to start in early 2026 and will test for several gold and copper targets along the eastern property boundary.

The Town of Rocanville is preparing to hold a grand opening for a new eco-centre located at the town’s transfer station. The facility will serve as a recycling site for used oil and will be accessible to everyone within the region. While the eco centre is still being set up, the grand opening is expected to take place within the coming weeks.

The Government of Saskatchewan has signed contracts with 19 Nurse Practitioners (NP) through the Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Contract Program, in an effort to expand patient access to primary care. The initiative aims to contract up to 30 NPs, ensuring residents will have a primary health care provider by 2028. NPs will be able to provide advanced assessments, diagnose treat illness, and refer patients to specialists among other services.

The City of Iqaluit has launched a new online business license portal, which is currently open for 2026 business license renewals. Business owners are encouraged to submit their application by January 31, 2026, to benefit from a discounted fee. Although the application system is active, the payment portal is not available. Business payments must be made in person at City Hall until further notice.

The NWT government has approved over $37M in health and social services capital projects for 2026–2027. The projects include building a long-term care facility, social services centre, and wellness and recovery centre, in addition to upgrading facilities and replacing aging equipment throughout the territory.

The NWT government has contracted The Yellowknife Women’s Society to operate a new transitional housing facility located near the Yellowknife Airport. The facility, slated to open in December 2025, will accommodate up to 24 individuals and will offer essential services, such as transportation, employment and income assistance, housing application guidance, and skill development programs.

McDonald's opened a location in LaSalle in November

The new $224M West Lincoln Memorial Hospital opened in Grimsby, Niagara region

First Phosphate, a mining company, started drilling a phosphate deposit near the municipalities of Bégin and Lamarche. The project, valued at $10M, is expected to be completed in March 2026, and it will be followed by a feasibility study scheduled for late 2026.

B.C. Hydro is undertaking work to replace a 2.3km underground transmission cable between Victoria and Esquimalt. The replacement project for the 230-kilovolt cable is expected to be complete in spring 2026.

93 Coffee is opening a new kiosk at the Harbour Centre in Vancouver. An exact opening date has not yet been announced.

Crab Hot Lau, a Vietnamese restaurant, has opened a new location on Granville Street in Vancouver.

The Coquitlam city council has approved $180K to support a retrofit of the L.J. Christmas Apartments building on Austin Avenue. The project would create 18 new units for seniors.

P.E.I. is increasingly using nurse practitioners to deliver primary care, as their duties have expanded. The Island has at least 17 Patient Medical Homes, where nurse practitioners work with family doctors, and other health providers to offer team-based care.

Toys “R” Us Canada has closed 38 stores in 2025, including three in New Brunswick and one in Nova Scotia. The chain now operates 40 stores and only two in Atlantic Canada (St. John’s and Fredericton). The toy retailer has faced growing competition from Amazon and Walmart.

Toys “R” Us Canada has closed 38 stores in 2025, including three in N.B. and one in N.S. The chain now operates 40 stores and only two in Atlantic Canada (St. John’s and Fredericton). The toy retailer has faced growing competition from Amazon and Walmart.

Toys “R” Us Canada has closed 38 stores in 2025, including three in N.B. and one in N.S. The chain now operates 40 stores and only two in Atlantic Canada (St. John’s and Fredericton). The toy retailer has faced growing competition from Amazon and Walmart.

The Government of Manitoba is contributing $51M toward upgrades to the Hudson Bay Railway line, part of a broader plan to expand the Port of Churchill. The owner of the port and railway, Arctic Gateway Group, says the funds will be used for new storage and loading systems, additional ships and equipment, and work to increase the capacity of the railway to accommodate heavier loads.

The Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission is investing around $1M to help reduce work-related injuries and illnesses across the NWT and Nunavut. The funding will allow local organizations to run chainsaw safety courses, certify First Aid instructors, hold occupational health and safety training boot camps, and modernize existing courses and programming.

Niagara College opened its $12M Horticultural and Environmental Sciences Innovation Centre Greenhouse in Niagara-on-the-Lake. The facility, supported by federal, provincial, and regional government funding, provides advanced horticultural research space.

Bijouterie Gervais in downtown Granby will close on December 24. As a result, nine employees will be laid off.

Wing Noodles, a Quebec-based Asian food products manufacturer, will cease operations in Montréal in late November after over 75 years in business

88 Malaysian Crystal BBQ Pork and Food has opened a new stall at Admiralty Centre’s food court in Richmond.

The Government of Canada has announced up to $5.45M to support the growth of women’s professional soccer in Canada through the Northern Super League. The funding go towards upgrades to facilities used by the league and improvements to community infrastructure.

New/Coming Soon Business Openings: Knix, Dairy Queen, Edo Japan, Efes Turkish, Bake Room, and Jusso (all in Halifax), Osmow’s (2nd location/Sackville), Dollar Tree (Bayers Lake), Poppy & Co Pottery Café (Dartmouth) and Nayaa (Timberlea); Closures: Pizza 2 Paradise (Timberlea) and Ben Gong Tea (Halifax).

The Red-Robin Christmas tree farm in Keswick Ridge experienced a loss of approximately 1,000 balsam fir seedlings, which represents about 80-90% of those that were planted, due to the summer drought. It normally takes six to 10 years before the trees can be harvested, with a future value of $50K or more.

Calgary-based Enbridge announced it will invest US$1.4B to increase its capacity of shipping heavy oil to the U.S. The company stated the expansion project is to meet a growing demand and should be completed in 2027.

Ski resorts in Alberta are impacted by the lack of snow, warm weather, and windy conditions. Some operators have reduced group lessons, pushed back opening and waiting for colder weather to turn on snow machines.

Red Deer Polytechnic has introduced a new Career and Technology Studies pathway in its Bachelor of Education program, giving journeypersons up to 33 credits for prior training and experience. The initiative streamlines their transition into teaching careers, with applications now open for the fall 2026 intake.

Three local business owners have received $5,000 grants from the Prince Albert and District Chamber of Commerce and the Government of Saskatchewan. The initiative aims to support early-stage entrepreneurs in expanding their businesses. In addition to the grants, the three businesses will also receive a one-year Chamber membership and access to business development resources.

Andrea’s Cookies will open a location in Oakville in December and is hiring for bakers and assistants

West Lincoln has broken ground on $3.9M in provincially funded water and sewer upgrades in Smithville to support 2,100 new homes and existing residents, with completion expected in June 2026

Pomerleau Inc. has started construction on the $61.4M provincially and municipally funded Macassa Lodge Redevelopment in Hamilton, adding 64 modern long-term care beds, with completion expected in fall 2026

Lakehead University will receive $800K from the provincial government to expand nursing programs, while Confederation College will receive $2.2M to increase enrolment in construction programs in Thunder Bay, supporting workforce needs in healthcare and skilled trades

Kinross Gold Corporation, a Toronto-based gold mining company, has begun construction on an exploration portal at its Great Bear project near Red Lake in northwestern Ontario, with main mine construction expected to start in 2027

Play Restaurant in Ottawa’s ByWard Market has closed

Convertus Canada Ltd. is receiving over $165M from the provincial government to build a biofuel facility in York Region, creating 52 jobs

Groupe Auxano, a real estate developer, will soon start construction on an 80-unit housing project called Le Fjord in Lévis. CONCREA, a general contractor, will carry out construction, and Sublime Architecture from Québec designed the building.

Almaco Group is a company specializing in developing accommodation and catering spaces for the marine industry. The company has established its headquarters in Québec and is looking to hire new employees to support its operations.

The Centre de services scolaire des Samares started construction on a new elementary school with 22 classrooms in Saint-Gabriel. Built at a cost of $33.7M, the school will be ready in January 2027.

JC Perreault, a furniture retailer, opened its third store in Terrebonne

The Ville de Port-Cartier completed rehabilitating Portage-des-Mousses Boulevard, which it had started in June 2025. The project, valued at around $6M, was subsidized with $3.7M from the Government of Quebec.

IKEA, a furniture and home accessories retailer, will open a plan and order point in Gatineau in 2026

Northern Health has hired four new doctors at the Lakes District Hospital in Burns Lake. The new doctors will help to address shortages that have led to temporary emergency department closures.

Following a referendum, 150 Mile House has approved $2.5M in funding for the construction of a new fire hall. Work on the new building is expected to begin in the coming months.

B.C. Cancer has opened a new $11.3M supportive care and research centre in Victoria. The new 12,000 sq. ft. pavilion will provide services for approximately 1,000 patients each year.

The Government of British Columbia has announced that it is doubling its trades-training support over the next three years through a $241M fund. This fund supports seats in apprentice programs, faster access to training and advancing the certification process.

The Rebel Room opened on Tranquille Road in Kamloops on November 14.

Sonu Haircut has opened on Tranquille Road in Kamloops.

Ustaad G 76 opened a new restaurant in Vernon on November 2.

Mapo Pancake House in Vancouver’s Yaletown neighbourhood has announced that it will be closing on November 24.

Max’s To Go, a Filipino chain restaurant, has opened in the Aberdeen Centre’s food court in Richmond.

Day to Day Grocery and Produce has opened on Tranquille Road in Kamloops.

Costco’s New Westminster Business Centre opened on November 14. The facility created 290 local jobs.

Interfor has announced that its Grand Forks sawmill will begin partial operations as of November 12. The mill will run with one shift of 68 returned employees.

RWC Systems has opened in Kelowna.

The N.S. Government, in partnership with the Strait Regional Centre for Education, has announced a new 104-space early learning and child-care centre at the Inverness Education Centre/Academy.

The N.S. Government, in partnership with the Strait Regional Centre for Education, has announced plans to add 18 child-care spaces at Fanning Education Centre/Canso Academy in Guysborough County.

After review, the N.S. Government has announced that Cabot Golf Company’s proposal for an 18-hole golf course development, that would fall within park boundaries of the West Mabou Beach Provincial Park, will not be proceeding further.

The new N.S. Lung Wellness Clinic, funded by biopharma company GSK Canada, will be opening at the end of November at Dalhousie University (Halifax). The clinic will serve as a training facility for respiratory therapy students. N.S. Health says it currently has 37 full-time vacancies for respiratory therapists which doesn't include those from the IWK, long-term care facilities or private clinics.

N.B.’s Sisson Mine near Fredericton has been chosen by Ottawa as a major project, which will help with regulatory approvals, federal funding and other support. The mine would bring 500 jobs during construction and 300 full-time jobs during operation.

Toys ‘R’ Us in Red Deer, Alberta is closing permanently. It is unclear exactly when the store is set to close.

Alberta’s government has launched the Acute Care Action Plan with the aim to expand hospital capacity, reduce surgical wait times, and improve patient flow. The plan includes adding over 1,000 new acute care beds, delivering 50,000 more surgeries in three years, and aims to strengthen community and continuing care.

Canmore’s emergency winter shelter has reopened at Scout Hall with expanded capacity after its busiest season yet, serving 58 individuals last year amid rising housing insecurity in the Bow Valley. The Homelessness Society of the Bow Valley says demand continues to grow, highlighting affordability challenges and the need for more community resources.

The Government of Manitoba is providing a total $750,000 to organizations that support victims of crime. The money comes from the government’s Criminal Property Forfeiture Fund.

Assiniboine College has opened a $750,000 community workspace at its Victoria Avenue East campus in Brandon. The Creative Co-Lab includes 3D printers, laser engravers, and other modern tools. It is open to students, alumni, and community members.

Carlton Trail College is offering a tuition-free Applied Certificate Carpentry program at the Humboldt campus starting January 2026. The program will provide hands-on training and cover skills such as blueprint reading, foundation work, framing, scaffolding, and safety procedures. Graduates will be ready for entry-level positions in the construction industry.

The Government of Saskatchewan has revised the craft production levy structure, effective November 1, 2025. The qualification limit for craft producers has increased from 3,500 hectolitres to 30,000 hectolitres and the levy rates have been adjusted to reflect this increase. Self-distributing craft producers must remit production levies to the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority.

The Government of Saskatchewan is providing $7.8M in 2025-26 through the Municipal Police Grants program to support policing and community safety initiatives in Saskatoon. The funding will support 54 police positions, allowing the city to tackle evolving public safety challenges. Specialized programs to be funded include teams addressing mental health crises, child exploitation, and trafficking.

Whitehorse’s only supervised consumption site will resume weekend services after receiving funding from the Council of Yukon First Nations. The site had previously paused weekend operations in May 2025, after one-third of its staff resigned following a police incident. The funding will allow the site to remain open seven days a week through March 2026.

Centurion Coffee has opened its second location in Guelph

Cafe 4 Good, a non-profit cafe employing at-risk youth in downtown Sault Ste. Marie, laid off eight workers and closed dine-in services

North Bay Regional Health Centre has issued layoff notices for 40 staff, including nurses, personal support workers, housekeepers and food service workers, as part of restructuring efforts

Potentia Renewables Inc., in partnership with the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation, has begun construction on the Skyview 2 Battery Energy Storage System in Leeds and Grenville, expected to be operational in 2027

Rasta Pasta, a Jamaican and Italian fusion restaurant, closed in Toronto’s Kensington Market

Toronto Metropolitan University will build a multi-phased student housing development in downtown Toronto, backed by $83M in debt financing from the provincial government. Pre-construction for the first phase, a 21-storey tower, will begin in late 2025 in partnership with Cedar Podium Investment Management.