Labour Market News

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NLHS) states that it is struggling to keep the Urgent Care Clinic on Stavanger Drive open 12 hours a day. As a result, NLHS has had to revert to a virtual-doctors-only service on several occasions. Additionally, it has yet to open its long-awaited urgent care clinic in Mount Pearl, due to a lack of staff.

A newly created agency, Accelerate NS, is aiming to find ways to generate jobs and economic activity using healthcare technology, research and ideas developed in NS. The agency is eying clinical trials as an area in which to explore opportunities to work with researchers and the pharmaceutical industry to create more jobs and attract investment to the province.

NS has opened public consultation to fast-track a Fall River housing development. The project is expected to create 352 housing units across two five-storey apartment buildings and 86 townhouses.

The Ville de Lac-Mégantic is receiving up to $10M from the Government of Quebec for road and lake protection work, which will take place downtown

VIA Rail, a train company that transports passengers, will invest $357M in Montréal to build a locomotive assembly and maintenance plant

Canfor Corporation announced the closure of its Fox Creek Sawmill. The company stated the closure is due to ongoing challenges including persistent high U.S. softwood lumber duties and tariffs. Operations are expected to end by late summer and will result in a reduction of 120 MMBF production capacity. The company has not released how many employees will be impacted but says it will help them find jobs at their other operations.

SECURE Waste Infrastructure Corp. announced its second quarter results; generating about $76M of discretionary free cash flow and on track for $100M growth capital spending in 2026. The firm’s agreement with GFL Environmental Inc. to acquire its waste infrastructure is on track, with completion expected later this year.

Cenovus announced its second quarter results; generated about $5B of adjusted funds flow and $3.8B of free funds flow. Its current projects include the Christina Lake North expansion project which is expected have the first of two steam generators online by year end.

Medicine Hat-based Landing Zones Canada Inc. has landed a deal with Airbus. The company has been developing defence technologies since 2022 and has been exporting drones to NATO and its allies for several years. This deal allows the company to expand and likely triple its staff in 2-3 years.

Western Hospital in Alberton temporarily closed its emergency department for the third time in a week because of staffing shortages. Health PEI says physician vacancies and difficulties securing locum coverage continue to affect service delivery. The hospital currently has two dedicated emergency physicians and one vacant position.

The Nova Scotia government will invest an additional $16 million this year and $18 million annually thereafter to hire 25 new RCMP officers. The province says the expansion will strengthen policing capacity and improve public safety in communities experiencing service pressures and staffing challenges.

Nova Scotia Health says its initiative to offer employment to all graduating Dalhousie University health-care students is improving recruitment outcomes. About 40% of this year’s graduates have already accepted positions, including registered nurses and physician assistants, while negotiations continue with many others as the province works to strengthen and retain its health-care workforce.

The Government of Canada is investing $750,000 through the Regional Tariff Response Initiative to support Ocean Steel & Construction Ltd. in Saint John. The funding will help the company install advanced CNC cutting equipment, automated plate handling systems and robotic welding technology to improve productivity, competitiveness, safety and supply chain resilience amid steel tariff pressures.

The Ville de Bromont is investing $3.5M in adding a traffic light, which will become necessary once a new real estate project is built. The project developer is contributing over $1M.

Mont Sutton, a ski resort in the town of the same name, is investing $12M in building a new quad chair and other upgrades. The Government of Canada is contributing $5M to the project.

Golden Pursuit Resources Ltd. has begun its 2026 exploration program at the Gordon Lake gold district in the NWT. Work will include UAV magnetic surveys, rock sampling, and geochemical analysis aimed at improving the geological understanding of the property, while identifying prospective target areas and guiding future exploration activities.

Transition Metals Corp. has resumed field activities at its Pike Warden Project in southern Yukon. The program will focus on exposing subcropping veining zones at the Saddles gold-silver target area. Results are expected to support structural interpretation and drill target identification.

Five new modular duplexes have been unveiled in a new subdivision in Łutselk'e, N.W.T. The project received $1.5M from the territorial government and just over $1M from Housing NWT through its Community Housing Support Initiative. Property oversight and maintenance is currently managed by band administrative staff as the First Nation works towards establishing a formal housing department.

The Government of Yukon is deploying 24 firefighters to assist the B.C. Wildfire Service with wildfire response efforts near Terrace. The crew, made up of Type 1 firefighters from five Yukon regions, departed on July 27 and is expected to join operations on July 29. Type 1 firefighters are trained to respond to new and more active wildfires.

Denison Mines has begun full construction at its Phoenix uranium project in Saskatchewan’s Athabasca Basin following the completion of site preparation activities. Work is underway on the first perimeter freeze wall, with first production targeted for mid-2028. The $700M project is expected to produce up to 9 million pounds of uranium oxide annually at peak output.

The Government of Saskatchewan is providing over $100K through the Made in Saskatchewan Technology program to support four startup technology companies. The pilot projects will test several AI-developed technologies in areas such as operations management, water and wastewater services, career planning, and workplace communication.

The Government of Canada is providing $4M to support 22 French-language organizations across Saskatchewan. The funding will support community programming, strengthen access to French-language services, and enhance arts and cultural initiatives in minority-language communities throughout the province.

Oak River Meadow, a new housing development under construction in Ile des Chênes, will add about 1,000 new homes to the small community. Terracon Development and Landmark Planning & Design are building a combination of single-family homes, duplexes, and multi-family dwellings. They expect to complete the first phase of the project by September 2026.

Manitoba’s first supervised consumption site will be fully operational in August 2026 after a gradual opening that began in June. The facility is located on Winnipeg’s Henry St. and is operated by Aboriginal Health and Wellness with support from the Mobile Overdose Prevention Site.

The City of Dawson Creek will not renew its $300K contract with the South Peace SPCA in December 2026, effectively ending most of its animal control services. The SPCA has expressed concerns about both animal welfare and public safety in the absence of licensing, stray animal intake, and management of aggressive animals.

A new interpretive centre will soon open in the Chun T’oh Whudujut Provincial Park near Prince George, also known as the Ancient Forest. The centre is the first of a series of enhancements to the park, and includes a gift shop, food vendors, and a guest room for overnight visitors. Future plans include a sweat lodge, pit house, and potentially a campground.

Surrey Memorial Hospital has opened a new $85M renal facility, expanding the facility’s renal dialysis capacity from 39 to 60 stations. The additional treatment space means the hospital will be able to treat about 65K patients each year, up from the previous 40K.

A Sunshine Coast brewery and farm is up for sale after 14 years of operations. The owners of Persephone Brewery have said that if they’re not able to find a buyer to take over the business, they will close it down in fall 2026.

A new listening bar, Amber, recently opened in Vancouver’s Gastown. A listening bar is a lounge focused on carefully curated music to be enjoyed with food and drinks.

Little Pisces is planning to open a café at the University of British Columbia this fall. The coffee and matcha shop currently has locations in Burnaby, Richmond, and Vancouver.

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is adding 462 skilled trades training seats this fall at its Surrey Campus, including for construction electricians, plumbers, and industrial mechanics. The increase is part of the Government of British Columbia’s broader strategy to add 5K new trades training seats in 2026-2027 and spend $241M over three years on training programs across B.C.

Denciti Development Corp expects to open its new rental development in Esquimalt this fall. The building includes 135 residential units as well as two main-floor commercial or professional units.

Precision Drilling announced its second quarter results; generated $453M revenue with active rigs in Canada averaged at 61, an increase of 22% from the second quarter of 2025.

Rocky View County Council approved a bylaw allowing data centre campuses to shift from permitted to discretionary use and streamlined the definition to power generation facilities that provide backup power. The decision comes after residents expressed concerns regarding data centres.

Lutador, a sober sports bar and Brazilian BBQ restaurant, is set to open soon in Calgary.

The Government of Canada announced an investment of $2M towards a new community soccer pitch in Calgary, the project is part of Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities.

Cowboys Dance Hall in Calgary is set to close after 30 years, turning its focus on growing the Cowboys Music Festival. The Cowboys Casino remains open and will be rebranded.

The Government of Canada is investing $50 million in Natural Products Canada to support the commercialization of agri-food technologies and strengthen domestic food production. The initiative is expected to create more than 550 jobs, increase manufacturing and processing capacity, improve supply chain resilience and support growth among Canadian agri-food businesses.

Research Nova Scotia is investing $1 million in the Verschuren Centre in Sydney to help biomanufacturing companies scale research into commercial production. The project will support industry partnerships, strengthen Nova Scotia's bioeconomy, improve commercialization capacity, and create opportunities for businesses, engineers, technicians and researchers

Canadian Copper Inc. has purchased the shuttered Caribou Mine near Bathurst and plans to use its processing mill for minerals extracted from the nearby Murray Brook project. The company estimates a $70 million investment will be needed to restart operations. Construction is expected to employ 40 to 60 workers, with approximately 120 jobs projected during mine operations.

Blais Industries, a construction company in Rouyn-Noranda, is investing in a photovoltaic solar park to ensure its energy autonomy. The Government of Quebec is supporting the project through a subsidy program.

GT Resources Inc. has received a 10-year Class 3 exploration permit for the Canalask Copper-Nickel Project in Yukon. The permit expands permitted activities at the site, including the construction of new access trails to support additional drilling.

Northern Lights Resources Corp. has begun drilling at its Pup Copper Project located just west of Dawson City. The program includes up to 10 shallow drill holes totalling approximately 600m to test near-surface targets at the Gismo and Petal zones. The work is supported by a 10-year Class 3 exploration permit authorizing drilling, trenching, trail construction, and limited road building.

The federal and NWT governments are jointly providing over $655M to support affordable housing and critical infrastructure projects across the territory. The agreement includes at least 560 new housing units, alongside further funding for housing, post-secondary education, and health infrastructure. The NWT will also receive $18.7M through the Build Communities Strong Fund in 2026-27.

The Government of Saskatchewan is providing $77M for highway, bridge, and culvert improvements in Prince Albert and northern Saskatchewan. Projects include highway upgrades near Prince Albert, Narrow Hills Provincial Park, Missinipe, and Pelican Narrows, as well as multiple bridge replacements and rehabilitation work near Meadow Lake, La Loche, and Tisdale.

The Government of Manitoba is expanding coverage under its Manitoba Flood Recovery Program to 13 additional communities, including the City of Dauphin. The program provides one-time financial support to homeowners and tenants in the areas of the province hardest hit by severe storms in 2026.

The Government of Manitoba is providing $459,000 to the North End Women’s Centre to create eight new transitional housing units at their building on Winnipeg’s Selkirk Avenue. The expansion will also increase the organization’s drop-in space and allow it to provide counselling and other supports for the women it serves.

The Government of Canada is providing Millar Western Forest Products Ltd. with a $100M loan through its Large Enterprise Tariff Loan financing facility. The loan program was developed in March 2025 to protect jobs in tariff-affected industries. Millar Western counts 420 full-time staff and 300 contractors between its three mills in Slave Lake and Whitecourt, Alberta, and Quesnel, British Columbia.

Renovations have begun at Kootenay Lake Hospital’s medical imaging department, preparing for the installation of a new CT scanner that is expected to increase the hospital's service capacity by more than 25%. The work is expected to be complete and the new scanner operational in December 2026.

The Government of Canada is providing $1.68M to support a youth gang prevention program run by the Childhood Connections – Okanagan Family and Childcare Society in Kelowna. The Strong Roots Initiative aims to address risk factors for Indigenous youth through mentorship opportunities, literacy training, counselling, and other supports.

Surrey City Council has approved proposals for two daycare centres: The first is a new facility that will accommodate up to 46 children and the second will be a 25-space operation within an existing single-family dwelling.

Pallet Coffee Roasters has opened a café in Vancouver’s Olympic Village, in a space formerly occupied by Starbucks. It is the specialty roastery’s eighth location.

Maria Celeste, a Portuguese eatery, is opening in Vancouver on August 4. The Fraser St. restaurant will seat 36 people.

Breka Laurel Holdings, an entity of Breka Bakery & Cafe, is planning a 30-storey hotel in South Vancouver. The project includes 324 hotel rooms, event and meeting spaces, a restaurant, and a fitness centre. The first three floors will serve as an industrial production hub for Breka Bakery & Cafe’s nine locations across the city.

A 7-Eleven store at the corner of Robson and Hamilton has closed, the fifth location in Vancouver to shutter in recent months. The company announced in 2024 it was planning over 400 closures across North America, and earlier this year indicated it might scale down even further.

Telus is setting aside $21.7M for youth programming, scholarships, and housing in Saanich and Victoria this year, part of a $15B investment in B.C. over the next five years. The company is redeveloping some of its Telus office buildings in order to create more rental housing.

Forage Farm and Kitchen, a restaurant on Hornby Island, has been destroyed in a fire at the peak of the summer tourist season. While the owners have said they intend to rebuild, the restaurant’s 12 employees are currently out of work.

The Core Education & Fine Arts Early Years School announced two additional private schools are now available in Calgary. The schools will serve children from 1 to 6 years old in the Beltline and Northland communities.

The Government of Canada announced an investment of over $33.6M for key sport infrastructure projects. The projects include; upgrades to the Olympic Oval at the University of Calgary, with a matched investment from the provincial government, the WinSport halfpipe in Calgary, and the Nakiska National Ski Cross Training Centre in Kananaskis.

The Government of Canada announced a $100M loan to Millar Western Forest Products Ltd. through its Large Enterprise Tariff Loan. The company produces hardwood and softwood pulp from its three mills, two in Alberta and one in British Columbia with 93% of its sales to Asian markets. The company employs more than 420 full-time workers and supports about 300 contractors.

Alberta’s new temporary teaching certificate for final-year Bachelor of Education Students reportedly has 89 applications since June 1. This April the government announced four new teaching certificates over the next three years to meet demand. Two certificates allow final year students and international teachers to teach before earning full degrees or qualifications.

Lockheed Martin Canada is expanding its Nova Scotia workforce by up to 320 positions over five years, building on more than 500 existing employees in the province. The expansion is supported by growing demand for the company’s Canadian-developed combat management systems and is expected to strengthen defence, software engineering and systems integration capabilities in Nova Scotia.

The NL government recently annouced $9M in Municipal Capital Works Funding. The province's transportation Minister further stated that more funding is expected to be announced soon.

Saskatchewan Parks is enhancing its recreation and wellness programming across provincial parks through a new initiative that offers a 50% reduction in vendor permit fees for wellness-focused businesses. New offerings include yoga, mobility classes, saunas, and other wellness experiences, in addition to guided astronomy sessions set to launch in August.

A new non-profit organization offering free services to new parents is planning to open in Steinbach this fall. The Southeast Postpartum Centre will provide on-site child care alongside services like therapy, massage therapy, and support groups.

Osetra, a seafood restaurant in downtown Vancouver, is closing after less than a year in operation.

Sushi California has opened its third Vancouver location, near the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra’s School of Music downtown. The sushi restaurant chain also has locations in Surrey, Langley, and Coquitlam.

The Government of British Columbia’s Nursing Tuition Grants are scheduled to expire on August 1, 2026. The program began in 2023 and provides $2K per year to students enrolled in a variety of nursing programs at B.C.’s public post-secondary schools. It was introduced to address an ongoing shortage of nurses but included a three-year end date that has not been extended.

NL government trades workers are raising concerns that recruitment and retention bonuses provided to select positions, such as heavy equipment mechanics and snowplow operators, are creating pay disparities with other skilled trades. Workers and their union say the policy is contributing to workplace tensions and may affect retention, while the government maintains the bonuses address shortages in high-demand roles.

Azure Sustainable Fuels’ planned $1.9B facility in Portage la Prairie remains on hold three years after its announcement. The aviation fuel production facility was first proposed in 2023 and has received its environmental approvals, but the company is waiting for a federal policy decision on sustainable aviation fuel requirements before proceeding.

Ông Bà Eatery, a Vietnamese restaurant, has relocated from Vancouver to Coquitlam. The restaurant has also expanded significantly, from 16 seats to over 200 in the new location.

Canadian sporting goods retailer Sport Chek is closing its West Broadway location in Vancouver after two decades in business. The 20K-sq.-ft. store appears to be in its final weeks of operation with steeply discounted products, though a specific closure date has not been given.

The Government of Canada,  in partnership with the Ismaili Council for Canada, aims to deliver over 1,250 rental homes across four provinces, including Alberta. The projects aim to integrate affordable, multi-generational housing and supports for residents at various stages in life.

Eighteen new restaurants are set to open in Calgary with various opening dates.

Several companies are hiring in Calgary. The jobs include positions in health service and retail. The available jobs range from full time and part time work.

NB issued 750 invitations between July 16 and July 22 through the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program and the Atlantic Immigration Program. Selections targeted candidates in health care, construction, manufacturing, transportation, education, social services, professional and IT occupations to help address workforce needs and support employers across the province.

Le Mousso, a gourmet restaurant in Montréal's Centre-Sud neighbourhood, will close on August 22

Coractive, an optical fibre manufacturer in Québec, is investing $12M USD in acquiring equipment and hiring about 20 people to accelerate the development of its technology

Hubbell Canada, a manufacturer of metal parts for electricity and electronics, is closing its plant in Montréal-Nord due to the economic context. The closure will result in the loss of 45 jobs.

The Government of Canada is providing over $141M through the Universal Broadband Fund to support six projects aimed at expanding high-speed Internet access across Saskatchewan. The funding will improve connectivity for more than 30,000 households in over 500 rural, remote, and Indigenous communities throughout the province.

The former Hudson’s Bay store in Winnipeg’s St. Vital Centre is being redeveloped, according to the real estate company that purchased the mall in February 2026. Montreal-based Leyad has bought several shopping centres across the country this year. It says its plans for the former Hudson’s Bay space include entertainment attractions, which could take about two years to complete.

The Government of Manitoba is allocating $750,000 for upgrades to the Ralph Cantafio Soccer Complex, a facility operated by the Winnipeg Soccer Federation. The funding will be used to replace the outdoor field pitch and lighting system.

The City of Brandon will begin work next week on a watermain replacement running along 1st Street between Louise and Van Horne avenues.

The Government of Manitoba is providing a total $3M to 43 playground construction and replacement projects at schools across the province.

The Government of British Columbia is providing more than $280K to a carpentry training program in Williams Lake offered by the Xatśūll First Nation. The full-time, nine-month program is open to youth, immigrants, and Indigenous people receiving income assistance, and includes a work experience component.

BC Transit has announced that construction of a new transit exchange in Trail will begin this summer. The exchange will strengthen transit across the West Kootenay region when the project is completed in winter 2026. The project is expected to have a total cost of around $3.7M and is funded by the Governments of Canada and British Columbia and the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary.

The Government of British Columbia has provided around $460K to emergency operations centres in the Okanagan as part of a larger $3.5M through the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund. In the Okanagan the funding will support staff training and equipment purchases.

The Lower Nicola Indian Band has launched the Introduction to Millwrighting Program in partnership with the Citxw Nlaka’pamux Assembly, Build a Dream, the Millwright Regional Council, UBC Millwright Local 2736 and Teck’s Highland Valley Copper Mine Life Extension Project. The program creates a pathway to connect Indigenous individuals with opportunities in the skilled trades.

FortisBC is beginning construction next year of its $2B expansion to the Tilbury Liquefied Natural Gas Facility in Delta, generating 1.1K jobs in each of its four years of construction. The Government of British Columbia has exempted the project from one of its usual requirements under the Utilities Commission Act, allowing it to proceed more quickly.

Longtime Vancouver bakery Lee’s Donuts is opening its first location on Vancouver Island, in downtown Victoria.

Vancouver Island University is adding 64 skilled trades training seats at its Nanaimo campus, beginning this fall. The increase is part of the Government of British Columbia’s broader strategy to add 5K new trades training seats in 2026-2027 and spend $241M over three years on training programs across B.C.

The Government of British Columbia has announced that it is providing $500K to the Cowichan Estuary Restoration Project to restore 70 acres of watershed. The project has received funding from many non-profit and government organizations and will be a partnership with the Nature Trust of BC and Cowichan Tribes. The work will reduce long-term flooding risks while improving the region’s biodiversity.

Carbone, a green hydrogen company, is expanding its Sorel-Tracy site to increase its production capacity by early 2027

GG - Jeux Vidéo Rétro, an old video game retailer, opened a store in Rouyn-Noranda

Larga Kitikmeot is constructing a new 75-room boarding home in Yellowknife to support Inuit travelling for medical care. The facility is expected to open in summer 2027 and will include accessible rooms, expanded common areas, children's play spaces, and private washrooms. Additional staff have been hired to help with the transition from the current boarding home to the new facility.

The Yukon government has recruited 12 new physicians, with nine already relocated to the territory and three more expected to arrive in August and September. Seven of the physicians will provide community-based primary care services in Whitehorse, Dawson, and Watson Lake.

The federal government is providing Nunavut with more than $155.4 million through the Build Communities Strong Fund to support housing-related infrastructure, post-secondary education infrastructure, and health infrastructure. The announcement also highlights a separate Build Canada Homes agreement that will support the construction of at least 750 new housing units across Nunavut, including public, affordable, and supportive housing. Construction is already underway on some units in Iqaluit.

The Government of Saskatchewan is providing up to $6M to support the construction of a new school in Stewart Valley, four years after the community’s former school was destroyed by fire. Tendering is underway, with construction expected to begin in late summer or early fall.

Louis Dreyfus Company has officially opened its expanded Yorkton complex, which now includes a new pea protein production facility and an expanded canola processing operation. The upgraded site has more than doubled canola crushing capacity to over 2 million metric tonnes and is expected to employ 260 people by the end of 2026, adding 140 new jobs.

The federal and provincial governments are making changes to the AgriStability program, which compensates farmers for production losses. By waiving late-filing fees and increasing maximum interim payments, the governments hope to provide support to producers affected by this year’s severe storms and flooding.

The Government of Manitoba is establishing trade offices in Mexico and Europe, and will be hiring one representative for each. The move is part of a broader strategy to stimulate trade across the globe, with an office previously announced in India and one set up in Washington, D.C.

The Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) is partnering with Garda North to offer security training to its citizens, with the end goal of hiring graduates for its growing portfolio of office buildings. Twelve MMF citizens have graduated from the first cohort, with their training costs covered by the organization.

Three significant construction projects are planned for Brandon University. Upgrades to the John R. Brodie Science Centre are in the pre-construction phase, while the Gulliver Astronomical Observatory Dome will be replaced this year. The university’s Indigenous Peoples Centre is also scheduled for a major expansion.

The City of Winnipeg is considering a variance for a 10-storey mixed use building in the South Osborne neighbourhood. If approved, the first two floors would house Winnipeg Transit’s offices, while the remainder would consist of 131 residential units. Local residents opposed to the project’s size have launched an appeal that will be heard at the end of the month.

Businesses in Winnipeg’s Exchange District have seen a boost in foot traffic during the 2026 Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival, which features performances at various venues in and around the city’s downtown. Last year’s festival drew about 30,000 people to Winnipeg’s core neighbourhoods.

An arcade and pizza shop in Grand Marais is reopening after a five-year closure. DJS Arcade Pizzeria closed in 2021 when its owners left the province. Earlier this year, they returned to Manitoba to renovate and reopen the business.

The Rural Municipality of Gimli is spending $500,000 this year on sidewalks and pathway improvements. This includes new sidewalks on Centre Avenue West and 3rd Avenue West.

The Government of British Columbia has provided over $100K to Kootenay emergency operation centres. The Regional District of Central Kootenay, the City of Nelson and the Town of Creston will each receive nearly $30K for equipment and training, while the Village of Silverton receives about $16K.

The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada has provided researchers at Thompson Rivers University with nearly $595K through federal funding competitions. These funds support projects focused on immigration and the gig economy, HIV stigma, outdoor recreation and community resilience.

The Canadian Mental Health Association Kamloops is opening an over $8.8M 55-unit building on McGill Road in August. The facility will provide temporary housing, and life skills and employment training. Joint funding from the Governments of Canada and British Columbia supported construction of the project.

French bakery Bisou Bakehouse recently opened its third Vancouver location, on Robson Street.

Krave Kulture, a dessert shop, opened a new location in the Coal Harbour neighbourhood of Vancouver on July 22.

The City of Coquitlam is hiring for around 250 temporary election workers to support the 2026 General Local Election. Workers will be needed to assist with the election on October 17 as well as several advance voting days from October 5 to 15.

The Government of British Columbia is providing $30K to the City of Nanaimo and $30K to the Regional District of Nanaimo to support emergency operations centres in the region. The funds support training opportunities, new equipment and infrastructure upgrades. This funding is part of a larger $3.5M through the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund.

The Government of British Columbia is providing the District of Sooke with $30K to support its Emergency Support Services program to help strengthen the community’s emergency response. These funds will support volunteer recruitment, training programs and new equipment. These funds are part of a larger $3.5M to support emergency operations centres in the province.

Telus has opened 195 new rental apartments at Telus Living on Wallace and Wentworth Streets in Nanaimo. The building has units ranging from studios to three-bedroom apartments. The company has plans for more Telus Living buildings across British Columbia and Alberta.

The Capital Regional District has announced a new $400K wetland project at Beaver Lake Regional Park. The district aims to reduce algae blooms with the new wetland creation. The project is expected to begin construction in 2028.

The Government of British Columbia has provided several North Island communities with funding as part of a larger $3.5M through its Community Emergency Preparedness Fund. The funding includes $225K for the Strathcona Regional District, $30K for the Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nations and Kyuquot, the Ka:’yu:’k’t’h’/Che:k’tles7et’h’ First Nations, and $150K for the Comox Valley Regional District

The Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nation has announced plans to build a $2.4M microgrid at Yuquot (Friendly Cove) on Nootka Island to reduce reliance on portable diesel generators through the use of renewable energy sources. The Nation hopes to increase tourism opportunities by expanding the available power supply to create two new permanent full-time jobs, two seasonal jobs and 10 temporary jobs.

Theoretically Brewing Company in Lethbridge will close its doors on July 31 after 11 years.

The mandatory Indigenous training for Alberta lawyers will become voluntary in September due to new provincial legislation.

NS, NB and PEI and Natural Resources Canada have signed an agreement to examine greater regional co-operation on electricity systems. The initiative will assess opportunities for coordinated planning, transmission development, system operations and future energy investments, while evaluating potential cost savings, reliability improvements and long-term electricity infrastructure needs across the Maritime region.

The Nova Scotia government says momentum is building in the province's mining sector through the launch of a new Mining Roundtable and the restart of Scotia Mine's zinc operation in Cooks Brook. The project is expected to create about 150 direct jobs, support economic activity for more than 14 years and strengthen Nova Scotia's critical minerals sector.

NS, NB and PEI and Natural Resources Canada have signed an agreement to examine greater regional co-operation on electricity systems. The initiative will assess opportunities for coordinated planning, transmission development, system operations and future energy investments, while evaluating potential cost savings, reliability improvements and long-term electricity infrastructure needs across the Maritime region.

NS, NB and PEI and Natural Resources Canada have signed an agreement to examine greater regional co-operation on electricity systems. The initiative will assess opportunities for coordinated planning, transmission development, system operations and future energy investments, while evaluating potential cost savings, reliability improvements and long-term electricity infrastructure needs across the Maritime region.

The Government of Canada is investing $5.9 million in the Prince Edward Island–New Brunswick Interconnection Expansion Project. Funding will support engineering, environmental and regulatory work for new submarine transmission cables and grid upgrades designed to improve electricity reliability, meet future demand and strengthen the Atlantic Canadian power system.

The Government of Canada is investing $5.9 million in the Prince Edward Island–New Brunswick Interconnection Expansion Project. Funding will support engineering, environmental and regulatory work for new submarine transmission cables and grid upgrades designed to improve electricity reliability, meet future demand and strengthen the Atlantic Canadian power system.

The Kebaowek Indigenous community in Abitibi-Témiscamingue inaugurated its new police station. The $8.9M building will accommodate a dozen police officers.

The Town of Battleford has awarded a $4.3M contract to Lyle V Schell Construction Management Services Ltd. for the expansion and renovation of the Battleford Arena. The project includes a larger lobby, improved accessibility, four new dressing rooms, additional washrooms, storage space, and a centralized lighting control panel.

The Government of Canada is providing nearly $3M over five years to support research projects at the University of Regina. The funding will advance work in areas including research on the Prairie wetlands, nuclear physics, cybersecurity, carbon capture, climate change, mathematics, artificial intelligence, and other scientific fields.

The Government of Canada is providing over $10M to support nine Saskatchewan projects aimed at enhancing agri-food innovation and processing capacity. The funding will support businesses in developing new products, modernizing infrastructure and expanding market access.

Alberta-based UFA Co-operative Ltd is planning to open a cardlock gas station in Portage la Prairie, which will also store fuel for bulk deliveries. The co-op has at least 121 stations across Alberta and Saskatchewan, but this will be its first location in Manitoba. It is slated to open late in 2026.

Manitoba Public Insurance will close its temporary hail response centre on Winnipeg’s Main Street at the end of July, after about a month in operation. The insurer opened two temporary centres to help process the more than 34,000 claims made as a result of severe storms in June, 2026.

Construction has begun in downtown Brandon on The Eddy Residences, a $19.2M apartment complex. The three-building development project is a partnership between Westman Premier Homes, Sneath Keller Developments, and the Keller Group.

The District of Wells and Osisko Gold have signed a $3M Support and Benefits Agreement that will fund community improvements. The funds will support major community infrastructure projects and renovations to existing facilities.

ABDC Autism Behavioural Development Centre opened at IOOF Hall in Summerland on July 28. The facility provides supports and services for neurodivergent children, including occupational therapy, behavioural interventions and training.

The City of Surrey has announced that it is spending about $16.5M to upgrade Newton Athletic Park and Unwin Park. The upgrades will include new amenities and athletic facilities to support visitors. The Government of Canada provided $11M through the Build Communities Strong Fund to support the project. Construction is expected to begin this summer.

Oakberry, a chain acai shop, opened a new location on July 19 at Concord Gardens in Richmond.

Jersey Mike’s Subs, a chain sandwich shop, is opening a new location on West 4th Avenue in Vancouver. An exact opening date has yet to be announced. The chain is also opening a location in Kelowna on July 29 and a location in Chilliwack sometime in the future. The expansion comes as part of the chain’s plans to open 300 new locations across Canada.

The City of Vancouver has announced that six community projects have received a total of $50K through the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation’s Neighbourhood Matching Fund. Supported projects include the construction of an Indigenous language learning library, a neighbourhood sound archive, bat habitats and decorative mosaics.

BC Hydro is beginning the Victoria to Saanich Cable Replacement Project on August 4 to replace aging transmission cable infrastructure in the Greater Victoria region. The project is expected to begin as early as summer 2027 and would take about three years.

The Red Deer Public Schools Fire Academy held its first graduation. The program offers grade 11 and 12 students hands-on training and skill development, while preparing students for careers in firefighting and emergency services.

The town of Banff plans to pay their staff more in an effort to attract and retain employees.

Atkinson Construction held a groundbreaking ceremony in St. Albert on July 17 for its new head office. The more than $7M project is slated for completion in 2027.

Wilfred’s restaurant in Edmonton is now closed.

The Government of Canada announced a $30M investment through the Affordable Housing Fund to build 70 townhomes in Edmonton. The homes will be located close to amenities including parks, transit and recreation centres. Construction is slated to be completed in December 2027.

The Government of Canada announced a $1M investment to Camrose Open Door Association. The investment will assist 200 youth facing employment challenges develop skills and experience find jobs. The Camrose Association for Community Living will also receive $526,736 to assist 36 youth with disabilities find and retain employment or become self-employed.

Damabois, a forestry company, has announced the indefinite shutdown of its second plant in Cap-Chat. This decision brings the total number of employees affected by the recent closures in Cap-Chat and Saint-Damase to approximately 75.

Damabois, a forestry company, has announced the indefinite shutdown of its second plant in Cap-Chat. This decision brings the total number of employees affected by the recent closures in Cap-Chat and Saint-Damase to approximately 75.

The Government of Quebec is providing nearly $62.9M in funding to the Réseau de transport de Longueuil to modernize its operations centres in Vieux-Longueuil and Saint-Hubert. The project is aimed at supporting the rollout of electric buses.

Entour Inc. is a designer and manufacturer of products for building envelopes. The company plans to create 100 jobs, in addition to 20 existing positions in Windsor, once it opens a new plant.

New Brunswick announced the completion and acquisition of 13 new public housing units in Fredericton and Oromocto. The project supports construction activity and forms part of a broader provincial housing initiative that has delivered 200 new public housing units since 2023, with additional units under construction and in development.

Following the acquisition of Ravelin REIT by Halifax-based Clarke Inc., new owners of Brunswick Square are pursuing redevelopment opportunities to reduce retail vacancy and attract new tenants. Plans include offering competitive lease terms and exploring retail, educational, research, health, innovation and community-focused uses for vacant space in Uptown Saint John.

Logging company Domtar will close its Outardes sawmill in Baie-Comeau indefinitely as of October, which will result in 126 layoffs

Over two years, the Société du parc industriel et portuaire de Bécancour will invest $200M in building a new dock and storage area. The Government of Quebec is supporting the project.

In the coming weeks, the Société immobilière Gentilly will start construction work on 72 housing units in the village of the same name. The $27.6M project should be delivered in the spring of 2027.

The Government of British Columbia has provided funding to emergency operation centres in the Cariboo region to support equipment, training and technology upgrades in Xeni Gwet’in First Nation, Lhtako Dene Nation, the Cariboo Regional District, the Tsilhqot’in National Government, Wells, Xats’ull First Nation and Quesnel. The funding is a part of the larger Community Emergency Preparedness Fund.

The City of Kelowna is hiring about 300 election workers to support the 2026 local election in October. Election staff work on advance voting days and on the general voting day.

The Economic Trust of the Southern Interior has approved $25K for the Downtown Armstrong Façade Improvement Program. The program supports shops to refurbish their storefronts while improving accessibility.

Lagman, a new Uyghur noodle stall, has opened at the Robson Public Market in Downtown Vancouver.

Como Ultramar, a seafood restaurant, is opening this winter on East Broadway in Vancouver.

Simon Fraser University has received over $6.5M through the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council 2025 Insight Grants and Partnership Development Grants, and the 2026 Insight Development Grants competitions. The funding will support research that advances understanding of complex societal issues and explores new research.

BC Hydro and the Government of British Columbia are tripling the size of the province’s public charging network, spending $700M to add 3.5K new electric vehicle charging ports by 2035.

The Government of British Columbia has provided $350K from the Community Park Enhancement fund to 100 community projects that support trail improvements, ecosystem restoration and accessibility enhancements across the province in 2026. The funds come from the BC Parks Licence Plate Program.

Enbridge has begun its Sunrise Expansion Program in British Columbia’s north and Interior regions to expand the southern portion of the Westcoast natural gas pipeline system. Pipeline-related construction is expected to begin in August, and the project will last until 2028. The peak construction period will employ 750 construction workers that will also contribute to local economies.

The Government of British Columbia has announced that it is providing $3.5M to support 110 emergency operations centre projects across 138 communities. The supported projects will fund training, purchase supplies and upgrade facilities to better assist individuals during disasters.

Something in the Water Brewing Co., a brewpub in Toronto's Liberty Village, permanently closed

850 Degrees Pizzeria is opening a second location in Toronto's Bloor West Village

Blue Lakes Premium Meats has opened a new $30M federally inspected meat-processing facility in Parkhill, North Middlesex

Trifecta Gold Ltd. has received a 10-year permit from the Yukon government for exploration at its Rye Property in the eastern Tombstone Gold Belt. The company has also begun its second drill program at the site, with activities including geological mapping, surface sampling, and diamond drilling at two targets.

The federal government has awarded a $35.6M contract to Inuit-owned Arctic Fresh Projects Inc. to build a 23-unit residential complex in Iqaluit for federal employees. The project is expected to create up to 55 jobs over the next two years, with construction scheduled for completion by December 2028.

F3 Uranium Corp. has begun its 2026 summer exploration program at the Patterson Lake North Project in the Western Athabasca Basin. Exploration activities will focus on new target areas at the Broach and Minto properties while continuing to assess the company's key uranium discoveries.

The Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan have signed a memorandum of understanding to support the continuation of agricultural research at the Indian Head and Scott research farms. The agreement will allow the province to explore options to maintain operations at the sites, which were previously slated for closure under the 2025 federal budget.

The Yorkton Indigenous Friendship Centre has reopened on Myrtle Avenue after closing in 2018. The centre provides programs and services that address community challenges and needs. The centre plans to expand its offerings over time, with current priorities focused on improving the facilities accessibility.

Nine students have graduated from the Mine Readiness Program delivered by University College of the North, and all have been offered jobs with Hudbay’s Snow Lake operations. The program, now in its ninth year, provides employment training to students in northern communities.

Japanese clothing retailer UNIQLO will open its second Winnipeg location in August 2026, after launching its first at CF Polo Park in May. The new store is 15,000 sq. ft. and located in the St. Vital Centre shopping mall.

Thompson’s new airport terminal is expected to open to the public in August 2026. The new building is nearly three times the size of the existing terminal and includes more retail and restaurant space as well as improved security screening.

The Government of Canada is providing more than $289M to support 1,788 social sciences and humanities research projects across Canada. Funding will be distributed through four research programs focused on priorities such as climate change adaption, economic recovery, social justice, and the impacts of emerging technologies on society. The projects are intended to advance knowledge, foster collaboration and support solutions to societal challenges.

A new medical clinic has recently opened in downtown Red Deer and is seeking additional doctors to join its team.

Two major TC Energy Corp. projects are now operating in western Alberta following a combined investment of $500M. The Valhalla North pipeline and Berland River compressor station increase NGTL System capacity by 400MMcf/d per day. The projects also generated local economic benefits, including more than $24M for Indigenous businesses as well as employment for approximately 775 workers during peak construction

Pratt & Whitney Canada, an aircraft engine manufacturer, is investing $275M in modernizing its facilities in Longueuil. The governments of Canada and Quebec are contributing nearly $44M to this project, which aims to preserve 650 jobs.

Groupe Robin, a company specializing in real estate, created around 30 jobs in Granby after opening a Holiday Inn Express and Candlewood Suites hotel. The project required $20M in investments.

Nine provinces, including PEI, have signed an agreement to expand direct-to-consumer alcohol sales across provincial borders. The measure is expected to create growth opportunities for breweries, wineries, and distilleries by expanding access to Canadian markets, supporting business expansion and helping protect jobs amid ongoing U.S. tariff uncertainty.

The City of Summerside, P.E.I., is investing $1 million through its Grow 2.0 initiative to encourage downtown investment, support local businesses and stimulate new housing development in the city’s core.

Nine provinces, including New Brunswick, have signed an agreement to expand direct-to-consumer alcohol sales across provincial borders. The measure is expected to create growth opportunities for breweries, wineries, and distilleries by expanding access to Canadian markets, supporting business expansion and helping protect jobs amid ongoing U.S. tariff uncertainty.

The Centre de services scolaire des Samares will open a new temporary secondary school in Bois-Brûlé for the 2026-2027 school year. The building will accommodate 522 students.

This summer, the Centre de services scolaire des Samares started construction on the Saint-Charles-Borromée elementary school. The building will have 27 classrooms, and it is scheduled to open for the 2028-2029 school year.

The Centre de services scolaire des Samares plans to open the new école primaire des Blés-d’Or, which will be under construction starting in the 2026-2027 school year. The building will have 33 classrooms, and it will accommodate 792 students.

The Centre de services scolaire des Samares started construction on a new elementary school in Saint-Gabriel-de-Brandon. The school will accommodate 528 students in 22 classrooms. It is scheduled to open in 2027.

The Clinique dentaire publique de la Minganie was inaugurated in Havre-Saint-Pierre as a result of an investment of just over $1M

The Fondation médicale des Laurentides et des Pays-d'en-Haut launched construction on a $7M MRI centre at the Hôpital de Sainte-Agathe. The centre will take its first patients in September of 2027.

BeeMaid Honey currently employs more than 90 people at its Winnipeg processing facility, which moved to a new and larger building in spring 2024. The company also recently expanded its other plant in Spruce Grove, Alberta, and processes 30-40% of all Canadian honey between the two facilities.

The Blueberry River First Nations have opened a native plant orchard to help restore industrial sites. The orchard will eventually have 1.7M seedlings that will be available for sale or for harvest by the nation members. The Blueberry Restoration Society is contributing $9.5M towards the project, while Grandmother’s Greenhouse is providing $200K.

The Government of British Columbia has announced that it is providing over $300K through the Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program to the Lower Columbia Community Development Team Society for its Advancing Critical Metal Tech Alley initiative. The initiative aims to create a new critical-metals hub to help businesses grow and create jobs in the Kootenays.

The Revelstoke Child Care Society and School District 19 (SD19) have announced the opening of 12 new infant-toddler spaces at the Stepping Stones Child Care Centre. The project received $1.1M from ChildCareBC’s New Spaces Fund, as well as funding from SD19 and the Columbia Basin Trust.

Mello, a donut shop, is opening a new location in the West End neighbourhood of Vancouver by early September.

The Government of British Columbia has announced that it is constructing a 73-bed shelter and 70 new supportive homes in Courtenay. Lookout Housing and Health Society will operate the supportive housing, expected to open in early 2028. Connective will operate the shelter and have at least three staff members on site when it opens in spring 2028.

Rains, a Danish apparel brand, opened its second Canadian location at Yorkdale Shopping Centre in Toronto 

The Town of Oakville opened a new aquatic centre at Sixteen Mile Sports Complex with two indoor pools

Healthy Planet, a wellness retail store chain, will open a location in Midtown Toronto in August

PAI Northern Thai Kitchen is opening a new restaurant at Square One Shopping Centre in Mississauga this fall

Downsview Aerospace Innovation & Research, a not-for-profit collaborative research and innovation consortium, is receiving $2.6M from the provincial government to support innovation and growth in the province’s aerospace and defence sectors

Niagara District Airport is receiving nearly $10M from the provincial government for infrastructure upgrades and expansion

True Phantom Solutions Inc. is investing $1.4M, with support from the provincial government, to expand its medical simulation manufacturing operations in Tecumseh, creating six new jobs 

Lambton County is investing $561K to add three full-time supervisory positions and expand nursing coverage at Marshall Gowland Manor in Sarnia, Lambton Meadowview Villa near Petrolia, and North Lambton Lodge in Forest

Barr Homes Aquatic Centre in Loyalist has opened

Scaddabush Italian Kitchen & Bar is set to open its first location at Ottawa’s Kanata Centrum Shopping Centre in September

Ford Motor Company is investing $1.25B in its Essex Engine Plant and Oakville Assembly Complex over three years to increase engine production, expand manufacturing capacity, and support the transition of the Oakville plant to Super Duty truck production 

The Government of Nunavut’s Therapeutic Justice Program is planning to expand to Pond Inlet, providing individuals involved in the justice system with an alternative, healing-focused approach. The program aims to support rehabilitation and reduce repeat involvement with the justice system. A timeline for the expansion has not yet been announced.

Triton Uranium Corp. has begun its 2026 drilling campaign at the Atlas Project near Uranium City. The program will target extensions of known uranium mineralization, with results expected to support the advancement of historic resource estimates to current reporting standards.

The Paperclip Cottage Restaurant in Kipling has permanently closed on July 16.

Construction is expected to begin this week on a $6.9M road improvement project along the Trans-Canada Highway in Swift Current. The work includes more than 13 km of paving, concrete replacements and the installation of seven culverts to improve service roads and highway ramps. The project is expected to be completed by fall.

Wildfires in Manitoba are posing risks to the long-term health of the province’s logging industry, according to the Forestry Industry Association of Manitoba. During 2025’s unusually severe wildfire season, 445 wildfires burned 2.38 hectares across the province. There are currently 153 active wildfires in Manitoba.

WestJet is adding two new weekly direct routes from Winnipeg this fall: one to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, and one to Belize City, Belize.

Manitoba’s air ambulance, STARS, is temporarily relocating from Winnipeg to Brandon in order to better be able to respond to incidents in the Parkland region. Emergency services are currently limited in the area, as recent flooding has caused road closures and the suspension of services at the Dauphin hospital.

Beginning this September, Winnipeg’s Downtown Community Safety Partnership will increase its security patrols near downtown performance venues such as the Centennial Concert Hall. The City of Winnipeg will spend $100,000 on the program, which runs until June 2027.

WestJet has announced five new routes and additional vacation packages for the 2026-27 winter season. The expansion includes a new weekly route from Calgary to Mérida, Mexico, beginning December 17.

Replenish Nutrients Holding Corp. announced a $15M securities purchase agreement with SRC Agrominerals which includes the expansion of its Beiseker facility in Alberta.

Clothing retailer Kit + Ace has opened a location in West Edmonton Mall.

The Uprising Bakeshop and Espresso Bar in Canmore has closed its doors after several years.

Bündok restaurant in downtown Edmonton has closed it doors after nine years.

The Alberta Utilities Commission has approved Canadian Utilities Ltd.'s proposed $2.9B natural gas pipeline in central Alberta. The project includes a 235 km transmission pipeline running from the Peers area in west-central Alberta to the Fort Saskatchewan region northeast of Edmonton. Construction is set to begin soon and support approximately 2,000 jobs. Once operational, the pipeline is expected to transport more than 1.1 Bcf of natural gas.

The Coopérative d’électricité de Saint-Jean-Baptiste is receiving a $4.5M federal subsidy to continue modernizing its equipment and networks. The total project cost is valued at nearly $11M.

Café Saint-Henri, a café-style restaurant, is opening a new location on the Notre-Dame Basilica's courtyard in Montréal

Mace Consult is a consulting firm that supports businesses and institutions with large-scale infrastructure projects. The firm plans to create around 100 jobs in Montréal once it opens an office.

St-Hubert, a rotisserie-style restaurant, will close its location in the Village in downtown Montréal on September 6. As a result, 60 people will be laid off. The restaurant is closing due to municipal work, which will be ongoing in the area.

Partage Notre-Dame, a community organization working in Granby, must cut its drop-in respite service for people experiencing homelessness due to the cessation of provincial funding. Jobs will be lost.

The Municipalité de Saint-Fortunat is receiving over $9.6M from the governments of Canada and Quebec to rehabilitate and improve its water facilities. The project will enable the municipality to modernize its water supply system and optimize wastewater management.

A new construction labour market outlook for Prince Edward Island suggests that as major project activity moderates from recent highs, employers may face challenges retaining skilled workers. The report highlights workforce planning considerations for the construction sector, including future labour supply and demand.

PEI’s oyster industry is responding to losses caused by two oyster diseases by importing disease-resistant seed and investing in a new hatchery. The initiative represents investment in the province's aquaculture sector and is aimed at protecting future production and employment in oyster farming and related marine industries.

Despite rising on-campus vacancy rates, Cape Breton University is moving forward with a 146-unit development at the former Tartan Downs racetrack in Sydney. The project consists of two apartment buildings and four townhouse clusters.

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has increased the hourly wage for self-managed home care workers from $17.05 to $19.05, effective July 1. Workers in the sector say the increase does not close the gap with agency-employed caregivers and does not address issues such as paid sick leave, workers’ compensation coverage and other benefits.

BuildForce Canada forecasts continued growth in New Brunswick’s non-residential construction sector, driven by major infrastructure projects including the Mactaquac Hydro Dam refurbishment and NB Power investments. While residential construction activity is expected to decline over time, an aging workforce and upcoming retirements may create labour supply challenges across the construction industry.

Three levels of government funding totalling nearly $9 million has been announced for water infrastructure improvements in four New Brunswick communities. The projects are expected to support construction and engineering activity while improving infrastructure capacity needed for future residential and commercial development.

The City of West Kelowna began construction of the first phase of the Brentwood Pedestrian Project on Jul 20. The project aims to increase accessibility and safety in the area.

One Café opened a new location at the Lansdowne Centre food court in Richmond on July 16.

Bruce County is receiving over $2.4M collectively from the federal and provincial governments to support community outreach, emergency shelter solutions, housing assistance, supportive housing, and program administration

Hamilton Dabbawala, an Indian restaurant chain, has opened a new location in Barrie

Housing starts in Manitoba are up about 40% so far this year compared to the same period in 2025, largely driven by townhome and apartment construction. An economist with the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation attributes some of the growth to zoning changes in the City of Winnipeg.

Mini-entreposage Plus, a company offering storage services, is investing $2.5M in building 42 storage spaces in Val-Joli. The project includes spaces intended for commercial use.

The Collectif Amélie-Fristel will start building 38 community housing units in Joliette with funding from the federal and provincial governments. The project of around $20M should begin in the fall of 2026.

The Vancouver Canucks are hiring for over 25 new jobs mostly related to game-night experience.

Ku Tapas and Ramen, a Japanese restaurant, opened a new location near the Ironwood Plaza in Richmond on July 25.

The City of Victoria has partnered with the Bridges for Women Society to launch a new 12-week employment readiness pilot program for women living in transitional housing. The program will assist its first cohort of 10 women in September, with a second cohort planned for January 2027.

The City of Campbell River has announced that an $8M upgrade project is beginning at Nunns Creek Park in Campbell River that would build a slo-pitch facility. The facility includes four new ball fields, expanded parking and utility services. The project received most of its funding from external grants, with $6.4M from the Growing Communities Fund and $1.6M from the Build Communities Strong Fund.

Genesis Victoria is opening a new dealership in Langford on July 30.

The SOAR Indigenous Entrepreneurship Competition is expanding across Saskatchewan, providing Indigenous entrepreneurs with access to networking opportunities, mentorship, business development resources and a $50,000 prize fund. Applications opened July 20, and 15 businesses will be selected to participate in workshops before advancing to the semi-final and final stages of the competition.

Greta Arcade Bar is set to close its Edmonton location on July 26.

The Alberta and Ontario governments have proposed the Northern Shield Energy corridor, a 3,300 km oil pipeline stretching from Hardisty, Alberta, to Sarnia, Ontario. The project is designed to strengthen Canada's energy security by reducing reliance on U.S. transit routes. However, the proposal faces environmental and conservation concerns that could affect its development.

Correctional Service Canada is investing $4M in the correctional institution in Cowansville to build a new guard tower to replace the old one, which was deemed obsolete

With assistance from the provincial and federal governments, the Port de Havre-Saint-Pierre is investing $1.6M in modernizing the Portail Pélagie-Cormier. The cruise dock reception pavilion will be renovated in three phases.

The Corporation des aînés de la Minganie inaugurated the maison des aînés et alternative de Havre-Saint-Pierre. The facility has 48 spots, including 19 for seniors with a loss of autonomy.

Canada Post permanently closed its office in Sainte-Marcelline-de-Kildare on July 17

The City of Morden is planning to build a new wastewater treatment facility, at a cost of about $103M. Morden’s current lagoon system is at full capacity and its leadership has been planning for an expansion for more than six years. The City is currently seeking an environmental act license for the project.

Fort St. James has announced that major upgrades have begun at the Cottonwood Marina on Stuart Lake. The work on the facility will support its transition to a full-service marina and recreation hub.

A new pump track is nearing completion as part of phase four of the Smithers skatepark expansion project. The new skatepark will open on August 9.

Air North is launching a new service at Kamloops Airport between Kamloops and Vancouver in May 2027.

The Black & Here Community Centre is opening on August 1 on the corner of Douglas and Johnson Streets in Victoria. The centre includes accessible spaces, bathrooms and a shared work area.

Gebang Sikdang, a Korean restaurant, opened its first Canadian location in downtown Toronto

The federal government is investing $4.3M in Ojistoh House, a 12-unit Indigenous-led transitional supportive housing project in Brantford. Construction is expected to begin in August 2026, with occupancy anticipated in winter 2027.

Chatham's Riverview Gardens long-term care centre is undergoing renovations to create a new licensed child-care centre with 49 affordable child-care spaces, scheduled to open by the end of 2026

Helix Wet Lab, a 1,000-sq.-ft. medical research facility, opened at Providence Care Hospital in Kingston 

The Nahɂą Dehé Dene Band has completed a feasibility study for a proposed bridge across the Liard River near Nahanni Butte. The $150M to $200M project would provide year-round access to the community after winter roads thaw, helping reduce transportation costs for goods. The community is currently exploring funding options.

The vacancy rate for registered nurses has reached a two-year low in the Northwest Territories, which the government says is the result of ongoing efforts in recruitment, retention, staff training, and the expansion of virtual health care. However, challenges remain in the NWT and across the North. The three territories together have the highest health-care occupation vacancy rate in the country, at 7.8%, and recruiting sufficient numbers of doctors continues to be a struggle.

Red Apple Stores will hold four grand openings across Canada on August 14, including a new location in Esterhazy. The retailer offers a range of fashion, home, and everyday essential products.

The Rural Municipality of Ritchot has rejected a housing development proposal by Schinkel Properties, which would have seen 16 new units built in the community of St. Agathe. Council members felt the development was too large for the area in question.

The City of Winnipeg is expanding its needle cleanup program, adding more parks and public spaces. City Council has approved a motion reallocating $206,250 to fund the expansion.

The City of Winnipeg has awarded an $815M construction contract for its North End sewage treatment plant upgrade. A consortium led by Aecon Group Inc. will do the work, which is expected to be complete in the second quarter of 2031, with some operations at the plant beginning in 2030.

A new Hallmark movie is currently filming in Morden, with the majority of the cast and extras hired from in and around the community. Hotels and restaurants are seeing increased business as a result of the production.

The Government of British Columbia and the Gitanmaax Band have signed a government-to-government cannabis agreement to support shared health and safety priorities. The agreement allows Gitanmaax to operate in production and retail of cannabis.

The Government of British Columbia has announced that the City of Grand Forks has completed its Flood Mitigation Program. The province provided around $60M to various projects in the area. The program included the construction of four dikes, new stormwater and drainage systems and floodplain restoration. The Government of Canada also contributed about $20M.

KFC has closed a fast-food restaurant on Gellatly Road in West Kelowna. A reason for the closure was not announced.

Buttercrumbs, a Vancouver-based bakery, has opened a new location on Burrard Street in Vancouver.

With the Calgary Stampede now finished, construction activity is expected to increase throughout downtown Calgary. Key projects include Scotia Place, Stampede Park's Autograph Collection Hotel, the Sixth Street S.E. underpass and a series of infrastructure improvements designed to support the growth of Calgary's culture and entertainment district.

After years of delays, construction on a Métis cultural centre in Fort McMurray is expected to restart this fall. Work on the project was suspended in October 2022 as rising costs placed the development on hold. Originally estimated at $22M, the project's cost is now expected to reach as much as $73M. The centre is being developed as a multi-purpose community hub that will include an indoor theatre, classrooms, a community kitchen, office space, an art gallery and a museum. An updated opening date has not yet been announced.

The Société de transport de Laval will invest over $48.8M in various projects to maintain and improve its services thanks to the Government of Quebec providing funding

Loge m’entraide, a social housing developer, will invest $6M in constructing the Coopérative d’habitation La Solidarité. The building will include 15 affordable housing units, which will be available as of July 2027. The project received funding from the three levels of government.

Hydromec, a construction and forestry machinery dealer, spent $10M on acquiring a site and constructing a building on it in Saguenay. The workforce is expected to increase from 18 to nearly 40 employees. Construction Gauthier will complete the project in 2027.

Groupe MPotvin and Groupe Piekouagami, based in Mashteuiatsh, received $4M to support their civil engineering construction activities. The First Nations Venture Capital of Quebec, an economic organization in Wendake, provided this funding.

Child-care centres in rural NS report ongoing shortages of early childhood educators. A Bridgewater-based daycare is unable to open two classrooms and has 200 families on a wait-list, while a Port Hood centre faces service disruptions when staff are absent. The Province says it has introduced wage scales, training supports and immigration pathways to attract workers.

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is investing approximately $31M to build 344 new affordable rental units at 33 sites across the province. The units, to be delivered through the provincial housing agency, are expected to be completed within 18 to 30 months.

The Government of New Brunswick and Vitalité Health Network have launched PRISME, a new initiative designed to strengthen mental health expertise and improve access to care. The program will provide advanced mental-health training and certification opportunities for family physicians and nurse practitioners, while supporting recruitment and retention efforts for healthcare professionals.

Splitsville Bowl will open a 34,000-sq.-ft. entertainment venue at CF Sherway Gardens in Etobicoke in fall 2027

Woodward Inc., an aerospace and industrial systems manufacturer, will close its Peterborough aerospace manufacturing plant in August 2027, relocating production to Poland and affecting about 165 employees

Brightshores Health System hospitals in Owen Sound, Meaford, Markdale, Lion’s Head, Southampton and Wiarton are receiving more than $3.9M from the provincial government to support hospital infrastructure upgrades, maintenance and repairs

Whim and Wonder, a retail store specializing in Japanese stationery and collectibles, has opened in downtown London

The Township of North Dundas will receive nearly $8.5M for infrastructure upgrades to support improvements to the water-distribution networks serving Winchester and Chesterville

North Bay’s $63M net-zero carbon twin-pad arena is set to open on August 21 at the Steve Omischl Sports Field Complex

The federal government is investing nearly $2B over 4 years to purchase 190 armoured combat support vehicles to be built by General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada Corporation in London

Inclusion NWT is seeking additional funding from the NWT government, stating the organization could face closure without increased support. The funding would help sustain its supported living program, which provides 24/7 care and assistance for people with disabilities, enabling them to live independently.

The federal government is providing the Yukon government with $500K over the next five years to support crisis hotlines in the territory. The funding will help sustain services for people in crisis and support initiatives aimed at addressing the root causes of gender-based violence under the National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence.

The owner of a Dawson City hotel destroyed by fire earlier this year is planning to open a new tavern in its place by next summer. The site of the former Westminister Hotel will be divided to create a tavern on one half and a site for outdoor performances on the other. Construction could begin as early as this fall.

Polar Knowledge Canada and the Government of the Northwest Territories are funding 26 research project on cumulative impacts: the effects of human activities on ecosystems. This includes $600,000 for six projects specifically on road development their impacts of caribou, fish, and water.

Beginning in December 2026, Air North will introduce a new year-round route that connects Yellowknife, Edmonton, and Whitehorse. The airline says it hopes to facilitate more business travel between Whitehorse and Yellowknife.

Velara Developments is constructing a $12M, five-building retail development in Regina’s Lakeview neighbourhood. The project will feature space for hospitality, boutique retail, wellness, home and design, and professional services businesses. Construction on the first building is expected to begin in late September, with the remaining buildings planned for next year.

According to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, Saskatchewan's housing starts increased by 100.3% between June 2025 and June 2026, the second-highest growth rate among the provinces. The increase included a 29.7% rise in single-detached housing starts and a 146.6% increase in multi-unit residential construction.

Carrier Forest Products Ltd. announced it will indefinitely halt production at its sawmill in Big River, SK, affecting about 117 employees. The company cited ongoing challenges in the forestry sector as reasons for the decision, as well as operational factors specific to the Big River facility. Although production will cease, limited operations are expected to continue until January 2027 to support an orderly transition. The company emphasized that it has not made a final decision regarding the permanent closure of the mill.

Clearwater River Dene Nation (CRDN), in partnership with Metis Nation—Saskatchewan Local 39 and Nexgen Energy, is building a four-storey, 59-bed hotel in La Loche, approximately 600 km northwest of Saskatoon. The new facility will include a conference centre, restaurant and gym, plus an indoor pool and waterslide. The hotel will be the only one in the small town as the previous one burned down more than a decade ago.

Boundary Co-op, based in Boissevain, is offering grants of $20,000 to community projects within its trading area. Eligible non-profits, co-ops, and community groups can apply for support for a variety of initiatives, including libraries, childcare centres, recreational spaces, parks, and food banks.

Industrial Eats, a restaurant and catering business in Winkler, is expanding its operations with the addition of a new retail store. The store is open three days per week selling meat, baked goods, and prepared meals.

The City of Winnipeg has agreed to cover half of the cost of a skywalk between the RBC Convention Centre and a new hotel being built next door. The Sutton Place Hotel is scheduled for completion in 2028. The City is committing $3M to the project, provided the Province of Manitoba covers the other $3M.

The City of Winnipeg has begun the demolition of the Arlington Bridge, a more than 100-year-old structure connecting north and south Winnipeg. The bridge was closed in 2023 and a $9.9M contract awarded for one phase of its demolition. Another $5M has been set aside to design a replacement.

Toronto-based Corus Entertainment is cutting dozens of jobs at its TV and radio stations across Canada, including five positions in Winnipeg. The company says a decline in advertising revenue has contributed to the decision to scale back programming.

The City of Fort St. John Council has voted to allocated $160K to the designing of the Upper Bouffioux Coulee landslide mitigation project. The funds will support upgrades to storm drainage infrastructure in the area.

The Government of British Columbia and Simpcw First Nation have signed a consent-based decision-making agreement for the environmental assessment and review of the Trekor Metals Ltd. Yellowhead Copper Project. Under the agreement, the Nation will work with the Environmental Assessment Office in recognition of the required consent and environmental assessment certification.

The Government of Canada has announced that the Port of Vancouver Gateway Strategy, including the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 project, has been referred to the Major Projects Office. The Roberts Bank project would increase container capacity at the port by 50% and support the creation of 17K jobs across the supply chain.

Amber, a new listening bar, has opened on Powell Street in Vancouver.

The Township of Langley has announced the opening of the new Fire Hall 5 in Brookswood-Fernridge. The Township of Langley Fire Department will operate out of the facility with both career and paid call firefighters.

The Government of British Columbia, in partnership with the City of Delta, has announced plans for a dedicated ash-scattering site for community members to undertake funeral traditions. As part of the plans, the city will spend up to $225K to upgrade parts of the Fraser Viewpoint on Tilbury Island.

The Government of Canada has announced that it is providing up to $26M to support water and wastewater infrastructure in Surrey through the Direct Delivery stream of the Build Communities Strong Fund. The projects will be located in City Centre in North Surrey and Grandview Heights in South Surrey.

The City of Vancouver has announced that it has completed major infrastructure improvements in Marpole, including sewer and street upgrades. The $20M project was funded through the city’s capital plan and up to $700K from the Uplifting Communities Fund.

The Government of British Columbia has announced that 71 new affordable rental homes have opened on Alderson Avenue in Coquitlam near Lougheed Town Centre. The project was a partnership between the provincial government, BC Housing and Lookout Housing and Health Society.

Menya Tsuzuki, a ramen stall, has opened at the Robson Public Market in Vancouver’s West End neighbourhood.

GroundedAI, a Vancouver-based geological software company, has secured $2M in investment funding to support its work to provide more data to tunnel developers. The company plans to use this funding to expand its team and its presence across North America.

Island Health has announced that a new detox facility is expected to open in Campbell River in summer 2027. B.C. Housing is leading the renovation and design planning of the facility. The project is still pending approval from the municipality but construction could begin in winter 2026.

Butterfly Theatre, a new theatre group, has formed in Nanaimo. The group plans to launch its first show in November 2026.

The Government of Canada announced an investment of more than $34M to help build and repair 485 homes in Calgary and southern Alberta. The investment includes nearly $25M to build a four-storey apartment building and 10 townhomes. The apartment building will consist of 50 one-bedroom and 12 two-bedroom units and feature a shared resident lounge. The townhomes will be designated for women and children and consist of eight three-bedroom and two four-bedroom units.

The Alberta government is creating seven primary care corridor health corporations under Primary Care Alberta. The organizations will align with existing regional health corridors and support primary care planning tailored to local community needs, especially in rural areas. Developed in response to MAPS recommendations, the initiative is intended to improve access to care and reduce administrative burdens on healthcare providers. The legal framework will come into force on September 1, and operations are expected to begin in spring 2027.

The City of Calgary may need to invest more than $500M annually to meet its affordable housing targets, according to a recent council briefing. Funding options range from $93M per year to maintain current efforts to $526M annually to deliver 3,000 new non-market housing units each year. By comparison, the city has invested an average of $75M annually over the past four years, resulting in about 1,100 new units per year.

Corus Entertainment, the owner of the Global Television Network and several radio stations, announced it will cut dozens of jobs as part of programming changes across Canada. The announcement follows a June report in which the company recorded double-digit year-over-year declines in both radio and television revenue. Most cuts will be in Alberta, where the company plans to centralize news production.

Emerald Energy Technologies, a major Canadian natural gas producer, has proposed a large-scale data centre in west-central Alberta. The facility would be located near Tourmaline's Banshee Gas Plant, approximately 40 km southwest of Edson in Yellowhead County. The company aims to begin construction as early as 2027, although it has not yet secured a technology partner to operate the facility. If approved, the gas plant would convert 150 million cubic feet of natural gas per day into one gigawatt of electricity to power the data centre.

The Centre de services scolaire de la Vallée‑des‑Tisserands inaugurated the Grande‑Île school in Salaberry‑de‑Valleyfield. The project cost over $34M and utilizes geothermal energy. The new school will be able to accommodate 500 students in September.

Accès Patrimmo, which specializes in building affordable housing, is currently constructing 108 units in Malartic. This project, valued at $35.5M, is expected to be delivered in the winter of 2027.

The Aéroport régional de Val-d’Or will rehabilitate its main runway thanks to the Government of Quebec’s investment of nearly $3.8M. This is the second phase of a $19.5M project, which started in 2024.

Logir Outaouais, a community organization, inaugurated the Wright project, a 62-unit affordable housing building in Gatineau. This $25.6M investment was funded by the Government of Quebec and the Ville de Gatineau.

Domtar, a forestry and paper products company, is looking to fill 10 positions at its timber planing plant in Normandin. Those hired will support a new shift.

The Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region is receiving nearly $3M from the Government of Quebec to support collaborative projects between its municipalities. In particular, this funding will enable specialized resources to be hired, and it will strengthen municipal management capacity.

The Municipality of St. Augustine is receiving $3.2M from the Government of Quebec to rehabilitate and convert its former church into community and recreational facilities

The Ville de Plessisville announced a $9.9M investment in green infrastructure that supports climate resilience. The Government of Quebec funded the entire investment.

Staffing shortages are limiting child-care capacity in some Nova Scotia communities, with operators reporting difficulty recruiting qualified early childhood educators, leaving licensed spaces unfilled despite strong demand from families.

Staffing shortages are limiting child-care capacity in some Nova Scotia communities, with operators reporting difficulty recruiting qualified early childhood educators, leaving licensed spaces unfilled despite strong demand from families.

The ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durable plans to provide access to the last section of Autoroute 85 in Témiscouata in the fall of 2026. There will be more work in 2027.

The Linden Housing Cooperative in Perth is building a 39-unit affordable housing development, expected to open in January 2027

The Municipality of McDougall, located in the Parry Sound District, is receiving $450K from the provincial government to build one new accessible playground at Nine Mile Lake Beach and upgrade five existing playgrounds across the municipality

The Safe at Home Society has opened a new supportive housing program in Whitehorse that aims to support people experiencing homelessness. The 67-unit facility includes onsite tenant supports and 16 units specifically earmarked for youth. It received $12.9M in capital funding from the territoral government.

The Copperhouse restaurant and catering company will no longer run the restaurant at the Yellowknife Golf Club, having chosen to end its 2026 contact early. It is unclear how or whether food and beverage services will continue for the remainder of the season.

The governments of Nunavut and Manitoba have signed a memorandum of understanding, agreeing to collaborate on major projects such as the Kivalliq Hydro Fibre Link and the continued expansion of the Port of Churchill.

The Government of Nunavut’s Department of Family Services has signed a one-year contract extension with the Angirraq Corporation, which operates two group homes for children and youth. The territory had been set to end the contract just days ago. Its extension affects 37 staff members as well as seven children currently in Angirraq’s care.

The Government of Nunavut has opted not to purchase a minority stake in Canadian North, the territory’s only commercial passenger airline. The government has been reviewing the possibility of investment for the past year, but ultimately decided against it.

The Town of Tisdale is building a new town office after its previous building was demolished in 2025 due to high mould levels. Construction is targeted to begin in spring 2027, with tendering timelines dependent on the completion of design work, budget approvals, and other project requirements.

Siemens has announced a 10,000sq-ft expansion of its research and development hub at Innovation Saskatchewan's Research and Technology Park in Saskatoon. The investment is expected to create 100 new jobs, primarily in AI-enabled semiconductor research and development. The company plans to recruit graduates from the nearby University of Saskatchewan, with a focus on software engineering and artificial intelligence research. Once complete, the expansion will increase Siemens' local workforce to 400 employees and further strengthen Saskatoon's position within the company's global R&D network.

Cameo has resumed operations at its Cigar Lake uranium mine, located in northern Saskatchewan, more than 650 km north of Saskatoon. The mine was shutdown for 12 days following an issue with an expansion joint at the mill's sulfuric acid plant. The company has stated their production outlook has not been affected by the pause in production.

Bee2gether Bikes is no longer operating out of the Forks in Winnipeg, as construction on a residential development has limited the space available at the site. The bike rental business has instead established a new location at Fort Whyte Alive, in addition to its sites at Assiniboine Park and Birds Hill Provincial Park. It employs over 30 staff, who are mostly students.

Manitoba Hydro workers in Gillam and Snow Lake have ratified a three-year agreement with their employer that includes wage increases, higher pension contributions, and a new long-service credit. The workers are represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.

The Government of Canada is providing $3.5M to the Enterprise Machine Intelligence and Learning Initiative (EMILI), which runs research farms in Grosse Isle and MacGregor. The funds are expected to support 165 new jobs and help train 350 people. EMILI has 33 agricultural research projects planned for 2026.

Grain shipments through the Port of Churchill will resume this summer for the first time in five years. Shipments were suspended between 2016 and 2018 due to the poor condition of the Hudson Bay Railway but resumed in 2019 after Arctic Gateway Group purchased and took it over. They were paused again in 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Government of British Columbia has announced that it is providing nearly $86K to the Village of Nakusp through the Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program to build a new wastewater treatment system and upgrade the village’s water infrastructure. These upgrades will help support expanded accommodations at the hot springs, attracting more visitors and creating local jobs.

BC Hydro has announced it will be draining the Kootenay Canal in August as part of upgrade work. Sections of the trail along the canal will also be closed until September 30. These upgrades will support the long-term functioning of the canal as it continues to provide water to the Kootenay Canal Generating Station.

Big White Ski Resort is spending over $450K to upgrade three of its winter ski runs this summer. Once completed, the upgrades will allow the runs to open earlier in the season and reduce the amount of maintenance work. The work is expected to finish sometime in August.

The Government of British Columbia has provided the City of Kamloops with $200K to support its digital permitting system, as part of larger funding to speed up municipal development approval processes.

Dharma Kids Centre has announced that it is opening a new infant and toddler childcare centre in the Watermark Beach Resort in Osoyoos to address a need for services in the community.

Entrecôte, a Parisian steak-frites restaurant, opened on July 15 in Vancouver’s Gastown neighbourhood.

BBQ & Co, a Cantonese restaurant, opened a full-service restaurant on Cambie Street in Vancouver on July 3.

The Government of Canada has approved up to $7M in funding for the Ravensong Aquatic Centre in Qualicum Beach through the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings program. The project is expected to have a total cost of $13.5M.

London Drugs will reduce its workforce across the organization as part of a new effort to increase efficiency, reduce operating costs, and strengthen its competitiveness. According to a leaked internal letter, as many as 80 employees from its retail operations team will be affected. London Drugs is headquartered in Vancouver, B.C. and has 78 stores across B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba.

TELUS World of Science Edmonton announced it will be closed for the next four months to undergo remediation work following a powerful storm that hit the city. As a result of the closure, nearly 150 employees will be temporarily laid off, accounting for about 68% of the centre's workforce.

Liquidation Marie, a discount grocery store chain, will open in Vaudreuil-Dorion on August 6. The business plans to hire around 30 employees.

The Government of Quebec is expanding and modernizing the Charles-Le Moyne hospital in Longueuil. The $672M project includes $28.2M in funding from a federal program. The project, which is scheduled to start this fall and be carried out until 2032, will employ over 200 people on the construction site.

The Quebec Beverage Container Recycling Association, a non-profit organization, inaugurated a Consignaction location in Huntingdon

The Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency is restructuring operations by eliminating 32 positions and creating 25 new roles, resulting in a net reduction of seven jobs as it centralizes administrative functions and service delivery.

Federal, provincial and municipal governments are investing more than $8.8 million in water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure projects in Sussex, St. Stephen, Harvey and Grand Lake to support housing development and municipal growth.

The Uncrewed Systems Defence Innovation Secure Hub, which is run by the Espace Aéro organization, is receiving $29.6M from the Government of Canada to support the development and production of military drones in Mirabel

Steinbach City Council has approved the first reading of a rezoning bylaw for Williams Creek, a 74-acre proposed housing development. If approved, the multi-phase project could eventually include about 155 lots.

La Flora Day Spa opened a second location at the Walmart plaza in Aurora

Barque Smokehouse opened a second restaurant in midtown Toronto

The Beer Store will close its Hamilton Mountain location on August 16

Spirit Halloween, a seasonal Halloween retailer, is set to open August 1st at Windsor Crossing Premium Outlets 

The City of Timmins is receiving more than $1.4M from the provincial government to support three tourism and recreation infrastructure projects

The YK Street Support Network is launching a new transportation program to help people experiencing homelessness attend medical and dental appointments. The service will operate by appointment only and will not provide on-demand trips to emergency departments or shelters.

Yukon University is planning to introduce a law degree program beginning in 2027, jointly delivered with the University of Calgary. Applications for the first cohort of up to 25 students will open in fall of 2026, provided the program can secure internal board approval.

LNG Canada has signed a deal with MNT Investments Ltd., representing the Gitga’at First Nation, Gitxaała Nation, Haisla Nation, Kitselas First Nation and Kitsumkalum, to provide the opportunity to invest in a $1B LNG storage tank that will be built as part of the facility’s Phase 2 expansion. The nations would then lease the tank back to the company, which would be responsible for its operations.

The Government of British Columbia is providing nearly $80K to the Terrace Downtown Improvement Area Association through the Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program to support its commercial investment attraction initiative. The funding will support the program to attract new businesses, encourage investment and create local jobs.

The Mark Anthony Group has begun work to demolish the former BC Tree Fruits warehouse on Vaughan Avenue in Kelowna. Plans for the property have yet to be announced.

The City of Kelowna is undergoing construction work on Spall Road between Bernard and Harvey Avenues as part of transportation upgrades in the Parkinson Recreation Centre redevelopment project. The upgrades are expected to be under construction until November.

Cascadia Credit Union has provided the Summerland Museum and Archives with $10K in grant funding to support summer student and winter intern roles.

The Government of British Columbia has announced that Thíytelh Wellness Program has launched, providing six new treatment beds for First Nations people to Seabird Island. The program will be delivered through a partnership with Seabird Island, Fraser Health and the Ministry of Health. The program will begin offering services in July 2026.

The Belcarra village council has approved a $1.73M construction project to upgrade two blocks of Bedwell Bay Road to improve road safety for commuters and pedestrians. The project has already been in the works for three years. The project will be funded by $1.28M from TransLink, $500K from the Growing Communities Fund and $40K from ICBC.

Oddfellows, a Vancouver film studio, has signed a deal with Warner Bros that would allow the studio to be used for projects from producer Chris Ferguson and from Warner Bros various labels. The deal is expected to create opportunities in Vancouver for the industry.

The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority has announced that TerraMarine, a private consortium, will be the contractor for the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 project. TerraMarine will build the major landmass and wharf structure of the project. The authority expects early construction work will begin in late 2027, with major construction activities set for 2028 and operations beginning in the mid-2030s.

The First United Church Community Ministry Society announced that on June 1 they opened a $94M affordable housing facility on Vancouver’s Downtown East Side. The 11-storey redevelopment is located on East Hastings and will provide housing, services and a community hub for residents. The Governments of Canada and British Columbia and the City of Vancouver provided some funding for the project.

One Café opened a new location at the Lansdowne Centre food court in Richmond on July 16.

Salt &, a Korean café, has opened on Hamilton Street in Vancouver.

IslandLinkBus has launched a new pilot project to operate a bus between the communities of Gold River and Campbell River for the summer. The service will run twice per day and will help visitors and locals explore the area.

The Ville de Laval is investing $25M in modernizing and improving its recreational facilities. The funding will be allocated to about 40 projects within the city.

The Government of Quebec is investing $70M in creating a health centre at the Université du Québec en Outaouais in Gatineau. The project is expected to start in 2028.

C2MI is a quantum innovation centre in Bromont. The centre plans to hire 20 new employees, mainly researchers, following a $5.6M investment from the Government of Quebec.

Glouglou, a corner store specializing in microbrewery beer, is permanently closing in late July because of profitability issues and a new project for the space

The Collège supérieur de Sherbrooke, a vocational educational institution in the city of the same name, is closing indefinitely due to the Ministère not recognizing its training programs

Canfor Corp. has announced that it is permanently closing its Northwood pulp mill in Prince George in late 2026 following a wind down of the facilities. The closure will impact about 300 employees, but the company says it will look to redeploy the workers to other locations where possible. The company stated the closure was due to ongoing losses, high global supply and challenges securing fibre.

The Ekati diamond mine in the Northwest Territories appears set to shut down and enter receivership after attracting no bids in a court-supervised sales process. Its owner, the Arctic Canadian Diamond Company, entered creditor protection in May amid difficulties in the global diamond market. Insolvency firm PricewaterhouseCoopers will manage the receivership, including issuing layoff notices to staff.

Two Iqaluit group homes for children and youth in care are closing after Nunavut’s Department of Family Services ended their contracts. The homes were run by the Angirraq Corporation, which says it is now concerned the seven children currently in its care will be sent to new placements outside the territory.

The Mosaic Company will spend more than $4.4M in wetland restoration across Saskatchewan through a 10-year agreement with Ducks Unlimited Canada. Under the partnership, Ducks Unlimited Canada will identify, design and implement restoration projects in priority areas, focusing on locations that provide the greatest benefits for waterfowl, wildlife and local communities.

The St. James Assiniboia Pioneer Association is planning to revitalize the site of Grant’s Old Mill, a replica flour mill in Winnipeg that has been closed for two years. The organization is trying to raise $850,000 to repair the mill, but is also planning an amphitheatre and festival space, an interpretive building, artisan market, and café.

The Government of Alberta is providing an additional $16M through the Emergency Family Violence Services program to enhance support for agencies assisting individuals affected by domestic violence. The new funding streams will support operational costs for agencies, promote collaboration among service providers, and address urgent facility upgrades. Applications for the new funding will open in September, with implementation expected by spring 2027.

The Government of Alberta is moving forward on seven new elementary and junior high schools in Edmonton, Calgary and Chestermere. Together, the schools will accommodate more than 6,100 students and help meet growing demand caused by rising student enrolment. The projects are valued at more than $351M and are scheduled to open for the 2028-29 school year.

Construction has begun on Charlottetown’s new $3‑million multi-sport artificial turf field, a project expected to be completed in September that will expand recreational capacity, increase field availability and support growing demand from local sports organizations.

Nova Scotia invested more than $2.7 million in three seafood businesses in Digby and Lunenburg counties to expand oyster aquaculture, salmon processing and value-added lobster production, supporting innovation, productivity and export growth

New Brunswick’s construction industry reports demand for skilled trades workers is at an all-time high as population decline and an aging workforce intensify labour shortages amid strong demand for housing and infrastructure projects.

The Ville de Sept-Îles is investing $2M in major repairs on sewage pipes. The SP-3 pumping station will also be renovated.

Waste Management of Canada opened its new recycling facility in Roblin, Greater Napanee

The Government of British Columbia has announced that 45K hectares of Crown land in northeastern B.C. will now be part of the new K’ih t̲s̲aaʔd̲z̲e Protection Area. The protection area will protect caribou habitats and boreal ecosystems while collaborative land-use planning is undertaken with Doig River First Nation. Forestry and industrial activities will be restricted in the area.

Ducks Unlimited Canada has begun a wetland restoration project near Dawson Creek to repair flood damage between 2016 and 2018. The project was supported in part by the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation.

The Government of British Columbia has provided $200K to the Town of Smithers through the Local Government Development Approval Program to support improvements to the town`s development approval processes. The funding will go towards modernizing the Building Permit approval process, increasing development approval efficiency and creating resource packages for applicants.

The Government of British Columbia is providing over $1M through the Community Workforce Response Grant and Community and Employer Partnerships to support skills training projects in Fort Fraser, Fort St. James, Fraser Lake and Vanderhoof that address labour shortages related to major projects. Examples include heavy equipment and machinery training, truck driving and transit training.

The Government of British Columbia is providing the City of Prince Rupert with $240K through the Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program to help attract and retain a skilled workforce to support economic growth in the city. The funding will support a targeted marketing campaign that will help local employers fill jobs and support anticipated economic development.

The Government of British Columbia has issued an environmental assessment certificate for the Angus silica sand mine at Bear Lake north of Prince George. The project will provide a local source of silica sand and attract around $300M in investment over its 20-year life. The project will create 150 jobs during construction and 140 jobs during operations.

The Government of British Columbia has provided the City of Castlegar with over $158K through the Local Government Development Approvals program to support a new housing initiative that would standardize housing design and streamline development approvals. The funds support the Infill Housing program that makes it easier for boulders to bring projects forwards.

The Government of British Columbia has provided $1.5M to Okanagan College to support the launch of new Medical Laboratory Technologist and Medical Laboratory Assistant programs. These programs launch in September 2027 and will help address workforce shortages in medical laboratories across the province.

The Western Canada Horse Racing Association has announced that competitive provincial horse harness racing will be held at the newly upgraded Desert Park Raceway in Osoyoos following an agreement between the association, and the Desert Park Exhibition Society and the Town of Osoyoos.

The City of Kamloops has announced that it is beginning work on a new reservoir near Kenna Cartwright Park. The reservoir will improve water flow for firefighters and construction is expected to take a couple years.

Unscripted Coffee, a new coffee shop, is opening on Granville Street in Vancouver. An exact opening date has yet to be announced, though the shop aims to be open in late July.

Durango, a Hulu series, began filming in Metro Vancouver on July 13. Filming of the show is expected to wrap up in Surrey and other locations on July 23. In Fort Langley, The Probability of Miracles began filming on June 25 and is filming until October 7.

Earnest Ice Cream has announced it will open a new location in fall 2026 on Granville Island in Vancouver.

The Ahousaht First Nation has announced the opening of Wahous Wilderness Lodge, a 127-acre luxury resort in Quait Bay. The lodge will be run by the Nation and will create opportunities for members while supporting the Nation’s environmental goals.

PrairiesCan is providing $93,000 to Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park in Siksika, Alberta, to support community engagement and research for a planned solar energy development. The project is part of the Alberta Indigenous Clean Energy Initiative and is intended to advance cultural tourism, support economic reconciliation and create long-term benefits for the Siksika Nation.

The Centre de services scolaire de la Vallée-des-Tisserands started construction on an elementary school in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield's La Baie area. The school is expected to accommodate over 400 students by 2028.

The Centre de services scolaire des Patriotes started construction on a new elementary school in Belœil. The Government of Quebec is contributing over $30.5M in funding to this sustainable project. The school is scheduled to open in 2028.

The Biosphère, a nature museum in Montréal, will receive $27M over three years to support its operations. The investment is funded by the governments of Canada and Quebec and the Ville de Montréal.

The Government of Quebec is investing nearly $123M in additional funding in enabling the Société de mise en valeur de terrains dans l'Est de Montréal to decontaminate and rehabilitate industrial sites

The Société du parc industriel et portuaire de Bécancour announced a $200M investment in developing and expanding its infrastructure. The Government of Quebec funded the entire investment.

The Government of British Columbia has announced that about 45K hectares of Crown land in northeastern B.C. will be protected for the next 10 years to help protect caribou habitat and boreal ecosystems within Treaty 8 territory. The measure is expected to be an interim measure while long-term planning discussions continue.

The Government of British Columbia has announced that it is expanding the BC Timber Sales Value-Added Manufacturing Program by providing dedicated timber supplies to custom cutters and processors. Custom cutters are manufacturers without their own sawmilling facilities that produce specialty products and there are about 250 people employed in these operations across B.C.

The Government of Canada has announced over $8M in Regional Tariff Response Initiative funding through Pacific Economic Development Canada for four Surrey businesses to help them boost productivity and expand their markets. The funds support automation and advanced manufacturing equipment to help these businesses increase productivity and create jobs.

Poulet Rouge, a Quebec-based restaurant chain, has opened a location at Mapleview Centre in Burlington. The chain is also planning locations at CF Lime Ridge in Hamilton and in Stoney Creek

The former Child Development Centre in Whitehorse, vacant since 2021, is scheduled for demolition later this summer. The work is expected to take six to eight weeks once it gets underway.

Mountain High, a cannabis shop, is scheduled to open in Haines Junction in September. It is the first such store in the small community, where residents currently need to travel an hour and a half to Whitehorse for legal cannabis.

Construction is nearly complete on Aqqusariaq, Nunavut’s first addictions and trauma treatment centre. The 24-bed, $83.7M facility is located in Iqaluit and was funded by the federal and territorial governments along with Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. Arctic Fresh Group is in charge of the build and expects it to wrap up by the end of the summer.

Partners Verity Developments and Essex Developments are expected to begin construction on a new residential development this summer. The project will begin with the first two of 18 planned homes in Estevan's Meadows subdivision. The development aims to address local housing shortages and support growth related to power, nuclear, and industrial projects. City council has also approved land for two 12-unit apartment buildings, with further approvals required before construction can begin.

The Veterinary Medical Centre (VMC), a clinic connected to the Western College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, will be suspending its wildlife program indefinitely as it conducts a review. The review will examine several factors, including funding, biosecurity, and support service capacity.

Costco Wholesale Canada Ltd. recently received two building permits from the City of Regina. The permits include $24M for the construction of a retail and wholesale-style department store and $1.4M for a gas bar. The new location will be Costco's second store in Regina and will be located in the Westerra neighbourhood. An opening date has not yet been announced.

Stella’s, a Winnipeg restaurant chain, is planning to open its fourth café in the city in November 2026. The 30-seat café will be located near the downtown Portage and Main intersection and will employ 12-15 people.

Toy retailer Toys “R” Us is closing both of its Winnipeg stores after entering creditor protection earlier this year. The company announced the closure of the Transcona store in June and the Polo Park store in July, though a specific closing date has not yet been given.

FP Newspapers is ending its distribution of flyers and community newspapers, resulting in an unspecified number of layoffs. Printer TC Transcontinental is now shipping flyers directly to households through Canada Post rather than as inserts in newspapers such as the Winnipeg Free Press. The change will mean a loss of newspaper revenue, as well as the end of the free weekly paper Community Review. Two of the Review’s four staff have been offered jobs at the Free Press.

As the Manitoba Institute for Trades and Technology winds down its operations, 46 employees have been laid off and more than 70 have resigned. The post-secondary institution announced in January 2026 it would be closing due to financial challenges. Red River College Polytech will take over its south Winnipeg campuses and 19 of its programs beginning in fall 2026.

The City of Thompson and the Thompson RCMP have introduced a new crime suppression unit, supported by $250,000 from the provincial government. The unit is staffed by four RCMP officers who focus on responding to calls in the city’s downtown areas.

Instanbul Café & Brunch opened on Pandosy Street in Kelowna on July 6.

Rising Tide Boat Works has begun construction of a new marine electrification hub in Ucluelet. The project is expected to take around two years and will include a boatyard, boatshed, electrified pier, office space and solar electric parking.

The City of Nanaimo Council has awarded a building permit to a 35-unit Indigenous-focused supportive housing complex on Nicol Street. Snuneymuxw First Nation will operate the complex. Construction of the facility is beginning and BC Housing expects it to open in early 2028.

The Thames Valley District School Board in London is eliminating 34 early childhood educator positions and about two dozen education assistant positions, including roles held by staff who support special-needs students

According to Statistics Canada, youth employment in Saskatchewan increased by 2.6% (+2,400) in June 2026 when compared to the previous year. At the same time, the province's youth unemployment rate fell to 11.1%, the third lowest among the provinces and below the national rate of 12.7%.

A 45-space day care in Winnipeg’s West Broadway neighbourhood has been forced to close due to a fire in an adjoining apartment building. The Cornish Child Care Centre has not given a timeline for reopening, but parents have received emails advising them to find other arrangements.

Alfa Tea, a dessert and tea brand, is opening a new location at the Hanin Village plaza on North Road in Coquitlam. An exact opening date is yet to be announced but the shop is expected to open sometime in late-July.

Les Serres Toundra, a cucumber grower, is receiving $10M from the Government of Quebec to build a new facility in Saint-Félicien. The total project cost amounts to $76M.

Nearly 100 wildland firefighters from the Yukon are currently working in the Northwest Territories, battling blazes near the communities of Wrigley and Fort Smith. This includes two 20-person units from Yukon First Nations Wildfire as well as 27 firefighters and a number of other staff from Yukon Wildland Fire Management. Their deployments are expected to last until July 21.

Prairie Junction RV Resort in Stettler announced an expansion project which will feature various themed glamping rooms; accommodations are expected to open in winter 2026.

The City of St. John’s has awarded a contract for the construction of a new $19.4‑million fire station in Goulds. The facility will support 24/7 career firefighter service, improve emergency response capacity and create construction-related employment through 2028.

The Ville d'Amos is receiving $18.5M from the Government of Quebec to rehabilitate and upgrade the Vieux Palais d'Amos, thereby paving the way for it to be transferred to the municipality. The building will host community and cultural activities.

Modern Ambition, a Canadian menswear store, opened a 1,400-sq.-ft. location in Toronto's Yorkville neighbourhood

The Flower Hut, a flower shop in Fort St. John, has announced that it will close on July 24. The closure comes after the owner faced personal issues and was not able to find a buyer for the location.

The City of Kelowna has announced that Moraine Park in Rutland will be closed from July 13 until early October as work is underway to install a new irrigation system and grow fresh grass. The upgrade will help the park meet modern standards and keep the area vibrant.

The City of North Vancouver has announced that the new Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre is opening on July 25. The facility replaced the old recreation centre and cost a total of $230M.

Construction is beginning on Naden North Accommodations, five two-storey modular buildings on CFB Esquimalt property, to house members of the Canadian Armed Forces. The first building is expected be completed in early 2027 and the entire project is targeted for completion by 2030.

Marché Bonichoix, a grocery store in Rivière-Bleue, permanently closed on July 15 for economic reasons. As a result, 16 jobs were lost.

The Corporation Mainbourg and the Municipalité de Saint Donat are starting construction on 54 affordable housing units in partnership with the federal and provincial governments. The first occupants of the $20M project are expected to move in during the summer of 2027.

Meubles Nouveau Concept, a furniture manufacturer in Mirabel, will permanently close in July. As a result, 22 people will lose their jobs.

ArcelorMittal, a steel producer, is suspending operations at its Coteau-du-Lac site for at least six months due to tariffs and a difficult economic climate. The shutdown, scheduled for August 17, will result in the loss of 44 jobs.

Lovo, an egg processor and wholesaler, is modernizing its facilities and building a new plant in Saint-Hyacinthe to triple its production as part of a $100M project. The Government of Quebec is contributing $1.6M in funding and a loan of up to $20M.

The Hôtel-Dieu de Lévis hospital, in the city of the same name, is receiving $47M from the Government of Canada to modernize its facilities. The project is aimed at expanding and reorganizing the operating rooms, as well as the endoscopy and logistic support units.

The Government of Canada is investing $103.5M in the construction of a new hospital complex at the Enfant-Jésus hospital, which is expected to be completed in 2031

A franchisee of Jack Le Coq and Pizza Salvatoré will open both restaurants in the Neufchâtel area of Québec in August

The Municipalité de Lamarche is receiving $3.8M in funding from the Government of Quebec to modernize its community, administrative, and fire safety infrastructure.

The Government of Quebec will invest $145M in modernizing the emergency department and building a psychiatric centre at the Saint-François-d’Assise hospital in Québec. The latter will be delivered in February 2031, and the entire project will be completed in the spring of 2032.

In October, the Saint-François-d’Assise hospital in Québec will start construction on a psychiatric emergency department, which will replace the one at the Enfant-Jésus hospital. The $27.7M project is receiving $13.9M in federal funding, and it will be delivered in the spring of 2028.

The Government of British Columbia has provided the City of Fernie with $200K through the Local Government Development Approvals Program to support the digitization and modernization of its planning and development information management system.

The City of Campbell River and Wei Wai Kum First Nation have signed a Municipal Service Agreement to provide municipal services to Wei Wai Kum First Nation lands. The new agreement provides a framework for infrastructure planning and growth for the region.

Pallet Coffee Roasters opened a new location on Yukon Street in Vancouver on July 9.

The Government of British Columbia has announced that two new involuntary care facilities will be opening in Surrey and Prince George. In Prince George, a $92M 72-bed facility will replace the former youth corrections facility while in Surrey, a site will be renovated for a $57M 60-bed mental health treatment facility. The provincial government expects both projects to open in 2028.

Western Forest Products has announced that it is extending the curtailment of its Cowichan Bay sawmill until at least September 2026. The curtailment has been in effect since May 4 and impacts 54 employees. Another 120 workers at Western’s Chemainus sawmill have been out of work since that mill was shut down in June 2025.

The Government of British Columbia has provided the City of Castlegar with over $158K through the Local Government Development Approvals Program to support the Infill Housing Program. The program utilizes standardized housing designs, modular and prefabricated construction and streamlined development approvals to make it easier for builders to move forward on housing projects.

The City of Nanaimo has announced it will add about 900m to the E&N Trail by the end of the year. The project will cost roughly $550K and will be funded by the city.

Campbell River City Council has approved a $96K renovation project to modernize the Fire Dispatch Centre at No. 1 Fire Station. The centre provides dispatch services to many fire departments across the province. The upgrade includes additional space and technology.

Curve Lake First Nation opened the 42,840-sq.-ft. Shki Maajitaawin Gitigaanan (New Beginnings Farm) Aquaponics Facility, near Peterborough

The Lakehead Region Conservation Authority is receiving more than $300K from the provincial government to upgrade the Mills Block Conservation Area in Thunder Bay

West Point First Nation and Łutsël K’é Dene First Nation have completed two new community housing projects, creating a total of 26 new homes. Ten of the homes are located in Łutsël K’é Dene First Nation and 16 in Hay River.

Staff at the Qulliq Energy Corporation have voted to accept a new contract with the Nunavut utility. The four-year deal includes wage increases totalling 18% and improvements to continuing services bonuses and Inuktitut language allowances.

The Government of Canada is spending more than $19.5M in nine active transportation projects across Saskatchewan to improve community connectivity and outdoor accessibility. Planned projects include new pathways and trails that will make it easier for residents and visitors to walk, cycle, and access recreational spaces.

The hospital in Dauphin suffered significant damage during recent flooding and is currently closed, its patients evacuated to other facilities. Early estimates projected it could take as long as 12 months to get the facility up and running again, but Manitoba’s premier advised media that timeline would be accelerated.

Adult and Teen Challenge is opening a thrift store in Flin Flon, part of its efforts to rebuild following a 2025 wildfire that destroyed the previous building. The organization has acquired a new space on Main Street and is hiring staff. Future plans include a new coffee shop along with the reopening of a residential facility.

The Manitoba Métis Federation has purchased the former National Research Council property in downtown Winnipeg, which includes an office tower and laboratory. The organization intends to move 70% of its 1,300 employees into the space and use the labs for research initiatives, nurse training, and eventually to house an MRI machine. It will also make lab space available to companies and researchers through a partnership with the Bioscience Association of Manitoba.

The provincial government has announced new supports for people impacted by severe flooding in Manitoba. In addition to three Disaster Financial Assistance programs, it has introduced a one-time Manitoba Flood Recovery Program for those in the hardest hit communities. These include 16 towns, villages, and municipalities in the Parklands, Western, Interlake, and Eastern regions.

Meta’s planned new data centre is expected to be operational before the new Greenlight Electricty Centre natural gas-fired power plant is built. Meta has the right to connect to Alberta’s grid and enter agreements with other suppliers. Capital Power announced a long- term energy supply agreement providing the data centre with 250MW of electricity by mid to late 2028.

Arby’s restaurant is set to open a location in Okotoks on July 14.

Italian Centre Shop is set to open another Calgary location on July 16.

Federal, provincial and municipal governments are investing more than $32.3 million in 17 water and wastewater infrastructure projects across central and eastern Newfoundland to improve municipal services, support housing development and strengthen community capacity.

With assistance from the Société d’habitation du Québec, the Initiative logement pour tous Rouyn-Noranda organization is investing $18.8M in the construction of 52 affordable housing units

The Government of British Columbia has provided the City of Trail with $200K through the Local Government Development Approvals Program to help the city make permitting easier for builders. The funding will support the creation of new public resources that help guide builders on submission requirements and project timelines as well as a review of the City’s Subdivision Regulation Bylaw.

The Centre de la petite enfance Les Tourterelles started construction on a new day care centre with 42 spots in Très-Saint-Rédempteur

Liquidation Marie, a chain of discount grocery stores, is moving into the former Home Hardware store in Sainte-Julie. The business plans to welcome its customers starting in the fall of 2026.

The Government of Canada announced a $211M investment in constructing the Vaudreuil-Soulanges hospital in Vaudreuil-Dorion. The $2.595B project is scheduled to open in the summer of 2028, and it will have 404 beds.

The Cégep de Drummondville announced the construction of a new building affiliated with the Collegial Center of Expertise in Gerontology. This project is valued at over $8.1M.

The Government of British Columbia has created the over 2.2K hectare Meteor Lake Wetland Wildlife Management Area in the Omineca region and added 42 hectares to the existing Cranberry Marsh/Starratt Wildlife Management Area. These designations will support the protection of regionally significant habitats.

The Government of British Columbia has provided the Whispering Pines/Clinton Indian Band with $15K through the Age-Friendly Communities program. The funds will support a project to reduce social isolation among Elders, increase the accessibility of various activities and improve overall community resilience. The funds are part of a larger sum provided to 26 recipients across the province.

JJ Bean, a chain coffee shop, opened a new location on 6th Street in New Westminster on July 10.

The Moon, a new cocktail bar and restaurant, is opening on Powell Street in Vancouver’s Gastown neighbourhood.

Trocadero, a pizza and steak house on Nanaimo Street in East Vancouver, closed on May 24.

Northern Development has announced the completion of replacement work for the Steelhead Park playground in the District of Houston through funding from the Community Places program. The new playground is modernized and has increased accessibility features.

Northern Development has announced the opening of a new intermediate downhill trail at Dragon Mountain in partnership with Quesnel’s Gold Rush Cycling Club. The club will build nearly two kilometres of trail with funding from the Recreation Infrastructure program.

The British Columbia Institute of Technology has launched the Digital Twin Innovation Hub. The new facility can simulate electrical systems using real-world data to allow industry partners to test emerging technologies before adopting them.

The Government of British Columbia has provided the City of Trail with $200K to streamline its development approval process and support future housing development as part of the Local Government Development Approvals Program. The program is providing $9M to 56 local governments. The city will use these funds to increase the ease of filing development and building applications.

Lake Country has announced the completion of the roughly $9M Beaver Lake Dam upgrade project. The project was funded by around $5.5M from the Governments of Canada and British Columbia. The new dam has a higher capacity and can better support the local ecosystems.

The Government of British Columbia has announced that 183 homes are opening or under construction on the Sunshine Coast. In Gibsons, 33 homes are opening at O’Shea Place in addition to a $2.8M childcare facility. In Sechelt, a new 94-home seniors’ rental building is opening at Greenecourt. An additional 56 homes are under construction at K’elexan Multiplexes on shíshálh Nation land.

Beedie has begun construction of over 1M sq. ft. of industrial space in Surrey’s South Campbell Heights Business Park. Beedie will begin construction of the more than 60-acre industrial development phase one this year and finish the first project in early 2028.

The Government of British Columbia has approved a planned tailings dam height increase for Mount Polley Mining Corporation’s Copper/Gold mine. This work comes as part of the Springer Pit expansion that will allow the mine to continue operating until 2033. The mine expansion will protect 430 direct jobs.

Toys ‘R’ Us Canada has closed its Brampton location

Mystic Ramen Inc., a Japanese restaurant in Hamilton, will close in August

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton is eliminating 24 positions and restructuring its nursing workforce by replacing 57 registered nurse positions with 80 new registered nurse, registered practical nurse, and personal support worker positions

Lululemon Athletica Canada Inc., an apparel company, opened a new 1,000,000-sq.-ft. distribution centre in Brampton in June

Food Basics opened a 32,000-sq.-ft. location in the Clarkson Village Shopping Centre in Mississauga, employing 110 people

EXP Services Inc. has been awarded a nearly $287K contract by the Town of Kirkland Lake, supported by the provincial government, to provide engineering and project management services for two major stormwater infrastructure upgrades

Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance, North Wellington Health Care Corporation and Listowel Memorial Hospital are receiving over $6.1M from the provincial government to support infrastructure upgrades and repairs across Perth, Wellington and Huron

The provincial government is providing over $11.5M to six hospitals across Huron, Bruce, Grey, and Perth counties to support critical infrastructure upgrades and repairs

Biidaaban Men’s Healing Centre, a $14.9M, 30‑unit transitional housing project for Indigenous men, is expected to open by the end of September in Sault Ste. Marie

The Klondike Spirit, a Dawson City paddlewheeler, is in operation again on the Yukon River after a six-year hiatus. The tour boat shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic but is running again in 2026 with a full crew.

The Government of Yukon is providing $1.125M over three years to the Queer Yukon Society. The organization will use the funds for events and ongoing programming that support the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in the territory.

The trades program at Robert Service School in Dawson City is at risk due to staffing cuts, according to the MLA for Klondike constituency. A formerly full-time shop teacher role has been reposted as half-time, leading to difficulty filling the role.

The City of Dauphin has hired a Winnipeg-based security company to conduct foot patrols in a six-month pilot project that began in early July 2026. Staff from Classify Security Group will work in conjunction with the RCMP, with a focus on the city’s downtown.

Manitoba Public Insurance is processing more than 30,000 claims related to storm-related damage in 2026, the vast majority connected to a June hail storm in Winnipeg. The Crown corporation has expanded mobile estimating services in various communities, including Brandon, Killarney, and Boissevain.

Construction has started on the Kiniski Gardens affordable housing development in Edmonton’s Mill Woods neighbourhood. The $23.6 million project will provide 68 new homes, including 34 three-bedroom and 34 one-bedroom townhome units located within walking distance of key amenities. The development is part of a broader initiative supported by the federal government's Housing Accelerator Fund, which aims to create more than 1,300 new homes in Edmonton, including approximately 950 affordable units.

The Government of Alberta announced a $50M investment over five years to the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute. The investment will support the use of AI applications across public services, strengthen health care, and help the workforce prepare for emerging careers.

The Ponoka Stampede expansion project to transform the west side grounds will begin soon. The project includes 16 new luxury suites, a second rooftop viewing area and new stadium-style seating. The project is to be completed before the 2027 Ponoka Stampede.

With assistance from the governments of Quebec and Canada, Temisko, a semi-trailer manufacturer in Notre-Dame-du-Nord, is investing $4.7M in modernizing its machine shop. Fifteen new jobs will be created.

Bang & Olufsen, a luxury audio store, opened a 2,100-sq.-ft. flagship store in Toronto's Yorkville

Devcor, a construction general contractor, will start modernization work on Pavilion F at the Cégep de Saint-Jérôme in August. The investment, estimated at $37M, enables the school to add 14 classrooms.