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Pharmacie Proxim Maude Lupien-Pilon is investing $2.5M in expanding its premises in Charette and installing two robots to optimize its operations. The pharmacy currently employs 18 people.

B79 Studios, a film production company, will create approximately 12 jobs in Bromont. The job creation follows an investment of nearly $19M in building a new complex that includes multiple studios.

The Government of Canada is investing over $12M in the construction of the entire Satuivik residential complex in Puvirnituq. The housing is intended for women, children, and 2SLGBTQI+ individuals who are victims of violence.

Denny’s Canada opened a new restaurant, Denny’s Cornerstone, in Calgary on March 22, 2026.

Oncolytics Biotech® Inc., a clinical-stage immunotherapy company formerly incorporated in Alberta, has completed its move to incorporation in the State of Nevada. The company has relocated its headquarters to San Diego but is retaining its office location in Calgary.

Halifax Regional Municipality approved a $30M budget increase for the Windsor Street Exchange project. Construction begins later this month, and municipal staff said the project supports construction jobs and long-term transportation efficiency.

The Government of Nova Scotia opened a 110-bed expansion of the West Bedford transitional care centre, operated by Shannex. The addition will increase long-term care capacity in Nova Scotia, support healthcare jobs, and ease hospital bed pressures.

Budget cuts of $529,000 to Sherbrooke Village are forcing layoffs to the Sherbrooke Restoration Commission. The funding reduction represents 22.4% of the annual budget for the Commission, which employs about 70 employees each year.

Nova Scotia’s minimum wage increased by 25 cents, to $16.75 per hour, as of April 1, 2026. A second increase on October 1, 2026 will bring the minimum wage to $17 per hour. The adjustments reflect the consumer price index plus 1%, as outlined in the minimum wage regulations.

The Government of Canada has announced up to $8B in long‑term defence investments at 5 Wing Goose Bay for areas such as airfield improvement, operational facilities and infrastructure. An $187M energy performance contract has also been awarded to MCW Custom Energy Solutions Ltd. that will start the 5-year project in summer 2026 to modernize the base’s central heating plant.

N.L.’s minimum wage increased by 35 cents to $16.35 an hour as of April 1, 2026. The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives says that leaves about a $9 an hour gap between minimum wage and the province’s living wage of $25.31 an hour.

The Island’s wild oyster fishers are feeling anxious as the oyster season approaches, with the industry dealing with MSX and dermo diseases, which can kill oysters. Federal help is coming, including buyouts for fishers who want to get out and support for those who remain.

P.E.I.’s minimum wage increased from $16.50 to $17.00 an hour on April 1, 2026. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business is concerned about minimum wage increases and the impact on small businesses and their ability to hire, invest, or expand.

Lepage Millwork, a door and window manufacturer in Rivière‑du‑Loup, is receiving $2.1M from the Government of Quebec to implement a new production line and improve job stability

Premier Tech, a manufacturing company in Rivière-du-Loup, received $2.5M from the Government of Quebec to secure jobs and establish a pilot facility to process wood fibres

Boréa Farms, an agricultural company, is investing $1M in a white shrimp aquaculture project in partnership with Agtech Zone in L’Assomption. Around 10 jobs will be created.

Chez Mamie, a chain of ice cream parlours, will inaugurate a new location in Baie-Saint-Paul this June. This is the first franchise of this chain, which will be operated by the Abbatiello Group, in the Charlevoix region.

La Squadra restaurant in downtown Gatineau permanently closed for economic reasons. The 12 employees lost their jobs.

There are around 120 job vacancies for psychiatrists and child psychiatrists throughout the province

The Municipalité de Messines will invest over $3M throughout the year to carry out major repairs on two of its roads

Liquidation Marie, a discount grocery store, will soon open a location in Sorel-Tracy. Jobs will be created.

The Office municipal d’habitation de Laval will offer 36 social housing units in September as part of the Habitation Havre du Renouveau project in the Champfleury area. The municipal and provincial governments are funding the $13.5M project.

The Cirque du Soleil, an artistic entertainment company with its international headquarters in Montréal, laid off around 100 employees within its organization

The Ville de Sept-Îles is set to begin construction on the new city hall. The project, representing a total investment of $31.9M, is expected to be completed by late summer in 2027.

Hydro-Québec is upgrading the Saint-Jean substation in Dollard-des-Ormeaux to supply electricity to the growing cities of Pointe-Claire, Kirkland, and Beaconsfield. The phased rollout of the new equipment is scheduled to continue through 2030.

The Coopérative de solidarité Abattoir Massicotte, a company specializing in poultry, ceased operations in Saint‑Luc‑de‑Vincennes. As a result, 14 people lost their jobs.

Spearhead, a Nelson, British Columbia–based timber fabricator, is spending $60M on a new mass‑timber production facility. The project will create over 60 full‑time jobs locally. The expansion received $7.5M from British Columbia’s Manufacturing Jobs Fund.

Camosun College researchers are using $40K in funding from the Government of Canada to work with Nanaimo‑based FireBozz to improve wildfire sprinkler systems used to protect homes and infrastructure in British Columbia. The project looks to use applied research to develop tools and solutions that can improve sprinkler effectiveness in remote environments.

The Government of British Columbia is spending nearly $4M in 2026 through the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund to equip and train volunteer firefighters across 86 fire departments. The funding will strengthen emergency response capacity in communities that rely on volunteer fire services.

ATHA Energy Corp. is preparing for its 2026 exploration program at the Angilak Uranium Project in Nunavut. Work crews have been mobilized to move fuel, supplies, and equipment to the site. Drilling and exploration activities are slated to start by late April.

The federal government is setting aside $230M to expand the Indigenous Guardians Program and establish a new Arctic Indigenous Guardians Program. Of the funding, $90M will be allotted to support wood bison population recovery efforts along the Alberta-Northwest Territories border, in addition to addressing environmental issues affecting the Wood Buffalo National Park.

The Yukon government is allocating about $452K through the Community Development fund to support 13 projects focused on enhancing social, cultural, and economic benefits. The funding will go towards hiring additional staff, upgrading the facilities and equipment, and developing various programs and project planning.

The City of North Battleford has approved a $106K pilot program for one year to fund security services through the Downtown Business Improvement District. A local security company will be hired to patrol the area, aiming to increase visibility and facilitate de-escalations rather than enforcement. A review will be conducted after the program ends on December 31 to determine if it will continue.

A new mental health facility will be opening in Fort Qu’Appelle in late summer. Although online treatment and remote guidance is available, individuals may be referred to the Calling Lakes Wellness Centre for in-person care. The centre will offer additional resources for addiction and mental health treatment, including counselling, gym, yoga, massages, and lectures.

As of April 1, SaskAgMatters Mental Health Network Inc. will begin managing the Farm Stress Line, offering 24/7 confidential mental health support for Saskatchewan producers, their families, and their employees. The Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan will be jointly providing $200K annually for two years to fund both the program and additional counselling services.

The Government of Canada is allocating $1.93M to the University of Saskatchewan to acquire a full-stack quantum computer. The computer is expected to enhance research capabilities across the province, increasing development and innovation capacities in areas related to health, energy, agriculture, and national security.

The Government of Manitoba is hosting a hiring forum in Winnipeg in an effort to connect nurses directly with hiring managers from across the province. On-site interviews will expedite the hiring process, and information will be available on career development and re-entry programs.

Suncor Energy has released new three-year targets with plans to increase oil production by 100,000 barrels per day to nearly 1M bpd by 2028. Projects include opening its Fort Hills North mine and improving extraction capacity across its sites.

Genome Alberta, with funding from the Government of Alberta, has launched five new projects to accelerate broader application of genomic technologies for improving environmental outcomes in Alberta's energy sector.

The Government of Canada will invest more than $7M through the Regional Tariff Response Initiative for five Edmonton-based organizations. The funding will support projects focused on trade expansion, advanced manufacturing, production growth, and digitization. With aims to further support domestic capacity, competitiveness, and support Alberta firms for long-term success and job creation.

New Brunswick’s Energy Minister wants to explore the possibility of operating a small modular nuclear reactor at Point Lepreau. This would be the province’s second nuclear plant and could be operational as early as the late 2030s if an assessment began now.

The Charlottetown City Council has passed an $118.3M operating budget, which includes $25M in infrastructure upgrades, $6M to construct a new fire station, $3.3M for a new artificial turf field, and $1.1M to build a multi-sport outdoor facility.

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) states that since 2024 there have been more business closures than there have been businesses starting up. Since January 2024, there were 1,700 businesses that closed and only 1,300 businesses created.

Edward Jones, a financial services firm, has opened a location in downtown Pembroke

The City of Belleville is constructing a new Avonlough Sewage Pumping Station to expand wastewater capacity, with Phase 1 expected to begin in spring 2026 and complete by the end of 2028

Preferred Personal Care, a home health care service, has opened a location at Century Village in downtown Belleville

The Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux de la Côte-Nord is currently recruiting to fill various positions in its facilities. There are still 200 people on the flying squad who need to be replaced.

In June, the Ville de Québec will start work to rehabilitate the Ferland community centre. The $26.4M project is scheduled to be completed in the spring of 2028.

Logir Outaouais, a community organization, invested over $82M in constructing the Champlain project. The building includes 199 social and affordable housing units in Gatineau. The Government of Quebec, the Government of Canada, and the Ville de Gatineau helped fund the project.

Les Restaurants Louis, a chain of fast-food restaurants that are well-established in Sherbrooke, have 15 positions to fill following the opening of a new location in the borough of Rock Forest-St-Élie-Deauville

The Ville de Chambly started the first phase of rehabilitating the city hall. The project cost is estimated at $4.8M.

Group Bel Canada, a food products manufacturer, created 11 jobs in addition to 170 existing positions at its cheese plant in Sorel-Tracy. The new jobs are the result of adding a new work unit that will enable the company to increase production by operating seven days a week.

L3Harris MAS Inc. is an air transportation maintenance and support company based in Mirabel. The company secured two contracts totalling more than $1.1B from the Defence Investment Agency.

Eidos-Montréal, a video game developer based in Montréal, is laying off 124 people within its production and support departments

Construgep, a promoter, developer, and builder, started construction on the EXAL Quartier Olympique complex in Montréal in collaboration with Groupe MACH. The project will offer 435 rental units by the spring of 2028.

Luqia is an industrial innovation laboratory in artificial intelligence and photonics with offices in Montréal and Québec. The lab is receiving over $141M from the provincial government to support its research activities, among other things.

Luqia is an industrial innovation laboratory in artificial intelligence and photonics with offices in Montréal and Québec. The lab is receiving over $141M from the provincial government to support its research activities, among other things.

The Government of British Columbia has introduced amendments to the Forest Act and Forest and Range Practices Act to expand BC Timber Sales’ mandate through new types of contracts. The changes aim to increase the province’s fibre supply by up to 800K m³, create more contract opportunities for loggers and contractors, speed up salvage work, and strengthen partnerships with First Nations.

Fuerte Metals Corporation is initiating a 40,000-metre drilling program at its Coffee Gold Project in Yukon. The drilling program will initially focus on infill drilling to meet the feasibility study requirements, with subsequent drilling focused on testing other exploration targets on the property.

Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) is allocating $163.8M to support housing construction and affordable housing for Inuit in the territory. Additionally, NTI is planning to spend $2.85M on medical travel programs and $28M to enhance food security and community health initiatives.

The Yukon government is expanding the family medicine residency pilot program, partnering with the University of Alberta and local organizations to establish a permanent program. Two additional seats have been added to the program, and the resulting residents will be starting in July 2026.

The federal government is allocating up to $5.4M for infrastructure development in Inuvik, matching the town’s funding for a total of about $10.9M over three years. The funding go towards upgrading core water and wastewater infrastructure, such as improving the sewage lagoon system and constructing a new water tower and bulk water station.

The federal government is providing up to $1.75M to support five community projects in enhancing food security in the NWT. The funding will help the communities in acquiring the infrastructure and tools needed to grow, process, and prepare locally produced foods.

Construction of a new long-term care facility is underway in Regina. The Regina Specialized Long-Term Care facility will feature multipurpose areas, a therapy centre, Indigenous spaces, and 240 specialized beds designed to support seniors and residents with dementia, brain injuries, and complex behavioural needs. Construction began in September 2025 and is slated for completion by fall 2028.

Peavey Mart, a farm and ranch supply chain, has recently reopened in Yorkton on March 29. The company had previously closed all its stores in January 2025, including 13 in Saskatchewan, due to rising costs, supply disruptions, and low consumer confidence. However, the chain intends to make a comeback after a change in ownership. Another store is set to reopen in Assiniboia, however no date has been announced.

The Government of Saskatchewan is allocating $2M to expand its Electronic Monitoring Program by 100 additional global positioning system units. The monitors will allow both corrections employees and the courts to track and monitor individuals in real-time, ensuring they comply with court-ordered restrictions and enhancing community safety.

Clean Energy Technologies, Inc, a clean energy technology company focused on converting waste and heat into power and fuels, is partnering with Hoppy Power Ltd. to evaluate and advance the deployment of CETY’s proprietary High Temperature Ablative Pyrolysis (HTAP™) technology for waste-to-energy applications. The partners are planning a first deployment of the technology in Westlock.

Quinlan Brothers Ltd. have proposed building a new subsidiary fish processing plant in Bay de Verde to process fish by-product into products for use in aquaculture feed, pet food and for human consumption. The plant would require a full-time workforce of 8-10, with construction to begin in fall 2026 and fully operational in 2027.

Burgoo Bistro, a comfort food restaurant, closed its Lonsdale location in North Vancouver on March 29.

Oakberry, an acai chain, has opened a new location at Metropolis at Metrotown in Burnaby.

Chengdu Noodle, a Chinese restaurant, is opening on Ackroyd Road in Richmond. An opening date for the restaurant has yet to be announced.

Homewood Suites by Hilton Surrey, opened on March 30 at Surrey City Centre. The 189-suite hotel occupies nine floors of the newly completed 25-storey City Centre 4 tower. Amenities include complimentary breakfast, a gym and a rooftop gathering area.

One Café, a Hong Kong-style cafe stall, has opened at Crystal Mall in Burnaby.

Five Guys, a burger chain, is opening a new location at the Arbutus Landing commercial development in Colwood. Arbutus Landing is scheduled for completion in summer 2026, with the restaurant expected to open shortly after.

The Courts at Uptown at the Uptown Shopping Centre in Greater Victoria is closing on May 22. A new rental housing tower is expected to begin construction on the site in summer 2026.

The Hype, a shoe store in Kelowna, has announced it will be closing its Bernard Avenue location on April 26. The store will continue to operate its online shop.

88 Supermarket is opening on Kingsway in Vancouver. The store replaces a recently closed London Drugs. An opening date has yet to be announced but the store is expected to open soon.

A new men’s warming centre is set to open in Rankin Inlet this fall, accommodating up to 10 residents from October to April. The facility will feature three bedrooms, bathroom facilities, a kitchen, and a common area for socializing. While the centre will be opened 24/7, admission requires clients to be enrolled in school or be employed. About 12 staff will be hired to run the facility.

APEX Active Entertainment Group is opening an indoor adventure park in Winnipeg in April 2026. Its attractions include a 192-ft. trampoline, which the company is in the process of having reviewed by Guinness World Records.

Calgary-based Stampede Drilling is supplying a rig for Texas-based Greenland Energy for a two-well oil exploration program in Greenland set for later this year. Stampede plans on having seven-worker crews situated in Greenland rotating through two 12-hour shifts.

New/Coming Soon Business Openings: Fresh Co (Dartmouth, Sackville and Bedford), No frills (Dartmouth Crossing and Bible Hill); Closures: Arirang (Halifax).

The N.L. Government has signed a new agreement with dentists, in effect until 2030, to improve dental services. The agreement will provide $250K to retain the 10 dentists currently working in under-serviced areas, while a $250K increase in the Rural Dental Bursary Program will allow an additional 5 dentists to be added, bringing the total to 15 dentists per year in under-serviced areas.

Consortium CRT-FGL, comprised of CRT Construction and Groupe Gilbert, is recruiting 450 workers for its Des Neiges wind farm project in Baie-Saint-Paul. The positions are in heavy machinery, construction, electrical work, and administration.

The Government of Manitoba has allocated $7M in its 2026 budget toward the construction of a new provincial jail in Dauphin, with work set to begin this year. The Dauphin Centre for Justice will include 100 beds for inmates and will employ 80 staff when it opens in approximately two years.

The independently owned and operated Clare and Lobster Bay Shoppers (advertising flyers business) has ceased operations, resulting in the lay off of 10 employees. An advertising staple in southwest N.S. since 1984, the business found itself struggling amid soaring costs, the internet, impacts of COVID-19 and Canada Post strikes.

The shortage of teachers in rural schools is creating an urban-rural divide in N.L.’s education system with urban centre teacher supply remaining fairly healthy. Memorial University’s Faculty of Education graduates between 200-220 new teachers each year but this is not enough to replace retiring rural teachers.

Horizon Health has set up diversion teams at regional hospitals in Miramichi, Fredericton, Saint John and Moncton, to reduce unnecessary hospital admissions. The teams are comprised of a nurse navigator, physio, occupational therapist, and social worker.

P.E.I. veterinarians are concerned about N.B.’s decision to phase out its public veterinary services, especially its provincial lab in Fredericton. The Fredericton lab is the only lab in the region certified to test for certain diseases such as avian flu.

No Frills opened a new location in Komoka, west of London

Desi Mandi, a South Asian grocery chain, has opened in Oakville

Chuck’s Roadhouse Bar and Grill has opened a new location in Cornwall, creating more than 50 jobs

UpBuilding Non-Profit Homes (Guelph) Inc. received over $6.4M from all three levels of government to construct 18 affordable rental units, with initial occupancy expected in early 2027

Thomas Fuller Construction Co. Ltd. has been awarded an $18.7M project by the Township of North Glengarry to expand the Alexandria Lagoon Treatment Facility

Hydro One opened its new $120M regional operations centre in West Orillia, supporting nearly 250 local employees 

Knapper, a sports equipment management company, will invest in its Dekhockey facilities in Sept-Îles. A new local management structure will be established, and several positions will need to be filled.

The Government of Quebec plans to invest nearly $246M in 81 projects aimed at improving roads in Estrie over the next three years

Thaï Express, a chain of fast-food restaurants, will open a location in Contrecœur. Jobs will be created.

Jefo, an animal feed producer, will create 150 jobs in Saint-Hyacinthe. The job creation follows over $256M in investments in building a new plant and research centre and adding production lines.

Mid-Town Station, a restaurant in Kelowna’s Landmark District, is closing on May 8.

Handson, a Vancouver steak restaurant on Denman Street, has announced it will close soon. An official closing date has yet to be announced.

Liu Yi Shou, a Chinese hot pot chain, has closed its Robson Street location in Vancouver.

The Government of British Columbia has provided $1M to the Gorge Harbour Marina Restaurant on Cortes Island through the Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program grant. These funds will support a revitalization project aimed at modernizing the facility that will be completed in 2027. Klahoose First Nation, owners of the restaurant, expect the project will create local jobs.

The Government of British Columbia has announced that Northern Health has purchased a site on Keith Avenue in Terrace for future withdrawal-management beds. The site still requires renovations before it can operate, but a renovation assessment process is currently underway. The province is also partnering with Northern First Nations Alliance to add 22 new beds and a new community resource hub.

The Government of British Columbia has announced that Kiwanis Village West has opened in West Vancouver. The development has 156 rental homes for middle income workers and families, as well as an adult day centre. The buildings are being operated by the Kiwanis North Shore Housing Society.

Community Living BC, in partnership with the British Columbia Friendship Centres, has launched the Connections Through Inclusion pilot project aimed at bringing culturally grounded support to Indigenous people. As part of this initiative, Friendship Centres in Smithers, Surrey, Prince George, Port Alberni, Nanaimo and Kamloops will hire Community Connections workers.

Ovaro has opened a web design studio in Prince George.

The Government of British Columbia has announced the launch of a new marine and coastal testbed through the Integrated Marketplace program that will support solving industry challenges with B.C. technologies. Initially, three projects from KOTUG Canada, the Lax Kw’alaams First Nation and VoltSafe will utilize the testbed and receive a total of over $1M through the Integrated Marketplace.

Creative BC has announced the recipients of 15 Amplify BC grants from the Record in BC program worth nearly $312K. These grants support out-of-province and international musicians to create music in British Columbia, helping to support jobs for local recording professionals.

pH7 Technologies has announced it is expanding its Vancouver operating metals processing facility to scale up its operations and strengthen its supply chain. The company is also receiving up to $4M in funding from the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program to advance its technologies.

BC Hydro has said that it will reuse the Site C accommodation facility for the North Coast Transmission Line project. About 85% of the camp will be relocated to sites between Prince George and Terrace to save time and money that would be spent to create new facilities. The line aims to double the amount of electricity flowing from Prince George to Terrace and is set to begin operating by 2034.

Construction has begun on a new six-storey Hyatt House hotel on Highway 97 North in Kelowna. The building will include 125 rooms, a restaurant and meeting space. The project is expected to complete by spring 2027.

The City of Surrey has launched the eCheck digital compliance system to speed up reviews of residential building permit applications. The tool provides home designers with rapid assessment reports to identify potential zoning deficiencies.

Raven Supply has partnered with Equity Plumbing and Heating Ltd on the new Providence Living project in Prince George to provide the project with high-efficiency Fulton Endura+ boilers and reliable Security Chimneys ventilation.

The British Columbia Wildfire Service and Recreation Sites and Trails B.C. are conducting fuel management activities at several recreation sites throughout the Kamloops area in April. The timing of the work may vary due to environmental conditions because it includes pile burning.

The federal government has recently completed construction on a new small craft harbour in Clyde River. The new harbour can accommodate 72 small craft vessels and features breakwaters, a fixed wharf, dredging, a launch ramp, and floating wharves for safe docking.

The Government of Canada is providing nearly $29M to support 12 clean energy tech projects across Canada, of which $14.9M will be allotted to two Saskatchewan-based organizations. The two projects will focus on analyzing carbon storage in underground rock formations and designing new ways to measure carbon capture processes.

The City of Moose Jaw is reinstating Saturday bus services on April 11, restoring all four city routes to match weekday service levels. The federal government will be providing $2.1M over 10 years to support the transit service, with the annual costs estimated at around $120K.

Rebellion Brewing has opened a new location in Saskatoon’s Gather Local Market on March 27. The business is also considering expanding into other cities or opening a distribution centre in Winnipeg.

The Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan are jointly providing $15.6M over three years through the new Canada–Saskatchewan Workforce Tariff Response to support workers affected by global tariffs. The initiative expects to support up to 1,800 workers in tariff-affected sectors, such as steel and softwood lumber, by providing assistance in upskilling, retraining, and finding employment.

Recreational property prices in Manitoba are expected to rise 5.5% this year, according to a recent report by Royal LePage. The company projects that single family homes in the province’s recreational regions will increase by 1.5% more than the national average.

Hudbay Minerals Inc. has released its annual reserve and resource update, which highlights an extension to the expected mine life of its Snow Lake operations in Northern Manitoba. Snow Lake’s expected mine life will be extended by four years, to 2041. Annual production of 190,000 ounces of gold and 11,500 tonnes of copper are expected over the next three years.

The Government of Manitoba’s proposed 2026 Budget allocates $75M toward the province's wildfire response, which will include a new fire base in Thompson and additional staff.

Flin Flon’s new aquatic centre is hiring life guards, and is offering prerequisite training in April 2026.

Costco Wholesale has opened Manitoba’s first Costco Business Centre, which caters specifically to businesses and offers products in industrial-sized quantities. The 137,000-sq-ft. facility is located in Winnipeg on St. James Street and has created 190 local jobs.

The federal government is providing $1.245M to Red Deer Polytechnic to study the integration of solar panels into crop land, while using AI for the data analyses.

Happy Belly Food Group has opened a new Heal Wellness restaurant in the Britannia Neighbourhood of Calgary.

The Government of Canada will invest $6.1M through the Regional Defence Investment Initiative to support defence innovation and manufacturing growth in Alberta. The investment will support three Edmonton-based organizations to expand Canadian production of critical defence equipment for the Canadian Armed Forces and allies. With further aims to support the government’s defence strategy which includes expansion of domestic production, strengthening supply chains, and reducing reliance on foreign technology.

The City of Fort Saskatchewan held a groundbreaking ceremony in March for its new Aquatics Facility Project at the Dow Centennial Centre. Additionally, Dow announced a $5.8M investment to support the project which is slated to be completed in early 2029.

The Nortera processing plant in Lethbridge is set to close permanently in June due to increased competition. A total of 70 employees will be affected by the closure.

Biovectra, a pharmaceutical developer with locations in P.E.I. and N.S., has said it will be making as many as 45 job cuts. The company created 91 new jobs in P.E.I and another 34 in N.S. back in 2021, but it's unsure how these cuts will be distributed.

N.B. colleges and universities are being asked by the province to identify cost-saving measures, including reviewing low-enrolment programs and assessing which programs align with current workforce needs. Total grant money for institutions will be frozen at $307.8M.

The John Howard Society of Fredericton is proposing to build a facility that provides 12 residential addiction treatment beds and 15 transitional housing units. The centre is still in the planning stage and has an estimated cost of about $10-$11M to build.

The N.B. government has a new long-term care strategy and plans to add 624 nursing home beds by the end of the decade, as well as improving home support services. There is currently 1,000 people on a waitlist for a nursing home bed in the province.

Ottawa’s pledge to spend to $1B to upgrade the facilities at CFB Gagetown is expected to increase staff from 6,000 to 8,000 service members. The influx of new residents will boost the economy and will require improved infrastructure and more housing.

School support workers in N.B. have voted in favour of a new collective agreement with the province. The contract will apply to over 6,400 employees, including admin assistants, education assistants, school intervention workers and school library workers.

The minimum wage in N.B. went up on April 1, from $15.65 to $15.90 an hour. The provincial government states that 5% of all employees in N.B. earned the minimum wage in 2025, which is down from 6% in 2024.

The N.B. government has launched a competitive expression-of-interest process to attract private sector investment in the Lake George antimony mine development. Antimony is a critical mineral and the mine site could potentially be worth as much as $1.05B.

Biovectra, a pharmaceutical developer with locations in P.E.I. and N.S., has said it will be making as many as 45 job cuts. The company created 91 new jobs in P.E.I and another 34 in N.S. back in 2021, but it's unsure how these cuts will be distributed.

The Ville de Québec will start preliminary work on water and road infrastructure, estimated to cost over $10.3M, as part of the tramway project. The work will be carried out by Hamel Construction from Saint-Édouard-de-Lotbinière.

Casse-Croûte du Roy, a fast-food business, is investing $1.6M in constructing a new building in Deschambault-Grondines. The reopening, scheduled in June 2026, will allow the business to create around 10 jobs. Symco Construction from Québec will carry out the project.

The Centre de services scolaire des Affluents announced the construction of a training centre with 42 classrooms with the capacity for 725 students in Repentigny. Construction is scheduled to start in the coming months and be completed in the spring of 2029.

The Centre de la petite enfance des Amis des Prairies launched construction on the Plaines facility, a new building with 78 new day care spots in Notre-Dame-des-Prairies. A recruitment campaign will be launched.

The Ville de Mercier is investing over $5.6M in building a refrigerated rink at Loiselle park. The project is possible thanks to $3.7M in funding from the Government of Quebec.

Mandy’s Salads, a salad shop, has announced that it will be opening two Vancouver locations. The new shops will be located on West 4th Avenue and West Cordova Street. The West 4th location is expected to open sometime in summer 2026. The West Cordova location will be the brand’s Vancouver flagship location and an opening date has yet to be announced.

The Peace River Regional District is modifying its legislation around regional parks and recreational amenities to give the Regional Parks Service broader authority over trails and other recreation infrastructure.

The Government of British Columbia is providing $1M to support expanded access to football in the Okanagan through Touchdown Kelowna. Touchdown Kelowna will host two BC Lions home games. The province estimates that the event will create $60M in economic benefits, with over 17K fans attending each of the games.

Lark Lagree & Social Wellness Club, a fitness studio, is opening on Main Street in Penticton in April 2026.

Bell Canada’s new AI data centre in Merritt is opening soon, as part of the creation of six data centres in British Columbia. The facility will have 6.5 megawatts of gross capacity and will utilize a closed-loop water cooling system to conserve water usage.

The Government of British Columbia has announced that Estrella, an apartment building with 40 rental homes built through BC Builds, has opened in Prince Rupert. The project began construction in fall 2024.

Harbour Air has announced that the company will be expanding its services with new seasonal routes in the Pacific Northwest. New destinations include Ucluelet, Campbell River and Seattle.

The Government of British Columbia is providing up to $400K to Quantum Technology Corp. through the BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund and the Look West strategy. These funds will support Quantum Technology to double its manufacturing space and purchase specialized equipment which will lead to the creation of 10 new jobs.

The British Columbia Ministry of Environment and Parks has announced that its $1.6M upgrade project at Paul Lake campground near Kamloops is almost complete. Ninety campsites have been refurbished, and an upgraded trail has completed construction.

The Government of British Columbia has announced it is providing $32M in funding to renovate the civil and mechanical engineering technology spaces at Camosun College’s Interurban campus. Construction is expected to begin in fall 2026 and complete in spring 2029.

The BC Wildfire Service is working on three fuel reduction measures, two near Lytton and one in the Hat Creek Valley. Work near Lytton will take place in Botanie Valley and near Highway 1 north of the town. The cultural burns will take place in partnership with local First Nations and will present cross-training opportunities. The exact dates for the burns have yet to be determined.

The NWT government has allocated over $95,000 to three Indigenous organizations under the Local Food Infrastructure Fund to enhance local food systems in the region. The funding will go towards purchasing equipment and supplies to increase harvesting capacity, expand community gardening infrastructure, and improve access to nutritious food in northern communities.

The Metis Nation — Saskatchewan has begun building barrier free apartments in Prince Albert to provide stable and safe housing to Metis families. The $6M project includes 18 rent-to-own units and is set to be completed by December. Applications for housing is expected to start by mid-summer.

The Saskatoon Black Business Network Inc. has received $780K in federal funding to implement a Black entrepreneurship advancement program in Saskatchewan over the next five years. The funding will support initiatives such as the Black Business Expo, pitch competitions, mentorship programs, and networking events, aimed at showcasing and promoting Black-owned businesses in the region.

The Lakeshore General Hospital in Ashern has completed a major expansion, increasing the number of inpatient beds from 14 to 26 and emergency treatments spaces from five to 13. The project was completed in phases, allowing the hospital to remain open during construction.

Dawson Crossing, a 119-acre mixed-used development in southeast Winnipeg, is currently undergoing site work and servicing. The project will consist of up to 3,000 residential units along with commercial space and parkland. Commercial tenants could include grocery chains, gas stations, banks, and medical clinics.

Several new restaurants have opened in Winnipeg in the last few months. These include franchises such as Jimmy John’s and Chuck’s Roadhouse, as well as a variety of independent eateries.

Staff at Main Street Project have ratified a new four-year collective agreement that includes wage increases in each year of the contract, along with increased sick leave accrual rates. The contract covers workers who provide community outreach, emergency shelter, and housing supports to clients in Winnipeg.

The Government of Manitoba is spending $5M to improve the quality of meals served in personal care homes. The funding will be distributed to service delivery organizations across the province with the goal of providing fresher and more nutritious food to residents.

Edmonton-based Aurora Hydrogen, a clean hydrogen technology company developing a modular and scalable microwave-driven methane pyrolysis process, has secured $3M from Oldendorff Overseas Investments to advance the development of Aurora’s technology for marine vessels.

Shepard Development Corporation has contracted with EXP as the prime engineering consultant for Phase 1 of the Shepard Logistics Centre, the first development within the Prairie Economic Gateway. The work is expected to extend through 2029.

Calgary-based Global Uranium Corp. is planning an Ambient Noise Tomography survey at its Astro Project in Saskatchewan. Subject to scheduling and field conditions, the survey is expected to begin in early June, with completion anticipated in July and final results expected in August.

NorQuest College in Edmonton has begun to reduce staffing levels to align with current enrolment and expects 100 positions will be affected by the end of April. Other post-secondary institutions are considering similar decisions.

Cape Breton University's development arm has issued tenders to build 146 new housing units at the former Tartan Downs horse-racing track in Sydney. The work is expected to start this construction season.

The N.B. College of Psychologists states that there has been a decade-long shortage of school psychologists. The anglophone school system only has 6 of its 45 psychologists positions filled, while francophone schools have 22 of their 32 positions filled.

Mr. Sub opened a location at the Rose City Shopping Centre in East Windsor

RUDY, a popular smash burger restaurant chain, is opening a location in Huntsville

FreshPro Foodmart, an Asian supermarket, has opened in Mississauga’s Westwood Square

Woodland Terrace, a 10-unit senior building, is opening in the Municipality of Red Lake

BK Cornerstone, Philip Fernandes Designs and Realty ONE Group Iconic are investing $16.8M to build a new three-storey, 48-unit residential complex in Windsor starting this summer with a completion date in 2027 

The Ville de Rivière‑du‑Loup awarded a contract valued at nearly $5M to Parko, a contractor based in Québec, to rehabilitate the D’Amours bridge. The $7.5M project will start in April and be carried out over approximately eight months.

The Montreal Metropolitan Airport invested $500M in building the Saint-Hubert terminal in Longueuil. Recruitment is currently underway, and 500 jobs will be created once the facility is set to open in June 2026. There is a potential for 2,500 jobs in the region.

The Government of Canada has announced up to $94.5M in funding over the next five years to strengthen workforce development and improve labour market conditions across industries such as construction, manufacturing and forestry. The funding will support 14 organizations to produce labour market information and employer tools to address labour and skills shortages.

The British Columbia Agricultural Land Commission has laid off six of its 45 employees due to funding shortage of about $600K. According to some farmers, delays are already significant and the commission may be further impacted by these cuts.

Daydreamers by Cafe 33 is opening on Anderson Road in Richmond. An opening date has yet to be announced but renovations are currently ongoing.

Lumiere Café closed its location on West Broadway in Vancouver on March 28.

Valley Fish and Chips is opening a new location at Coombs Country Candy Retail Store.

The Fort St. John Family Practice Associates Clinic has recruited two new physicians, adding capacity for 3K new patients.

The Government of British Columbia has announced the opening of Lighthouse Villa, a 22 affordable rental home housing project for seniors in Bowser. The project received $3.5M from the Province through BC Housing. The provincial government will also provide $224K in operating funds each year.

The Government of British Columbia will launch a new 24/7 gambling support model through Telus Health on April 1, 2026. The new model will improve access to counselling and support services provincewide. The province is also working to strengthen Gambling Support BC’s Indigenous-specific supports for Indigenous communities.

The College of the Rockies and the Outdoor Recreation Council of British Columbia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to support the outdoor recreation sector through workforce development, learning opportunities, research and community initiatives. The memorandum will last for three years and be reviewed annually.

According to the British Columbia Federation of Students, Okanagan College has laid off 12 staff members and had 34 early retirements following a drop in international students due to changes in the Government of Canada’s study permit policies. The college has also cut its Modern Languages in Arts program and its Science in Nursing partnership program with UBC Okanagan.

Miraterra, a Vancouver-based agriculture technology company, has raised $16M in funding from investors to scale its AI-powered soil intelligence platform. The platform will help bridge the gap between agriculture and climate markets using measurements of soil health and environmental impacts.

The Small Scale Meat Producers Association opened the Butcher Hub on March 26 to address meat production challenges for small scale farmers and to help get their products to market. The project received funding from the Government of British Columbia and was supported by the Township of Spallumcheen, the Regional District of North Okanagan, and the Agricultural Land Commission.

The City of Fort St. John has approved over $6.87M in roadwork projects for construction in summer 2026. The two large road construction projects will reconstruct roadways, improve sewers and construct sidewalks. An exact start date has yet to be announced for either project.

TC Energy has said that its Coastal GasLink pipeline project has signed commercial agreements with LNG Canada as part of its move to begin its second phase of construction. Phase two will still require a final investment decision by LNG Canada and its partners.

Prince Rupert has begun the next phase of its Big Infrastructure Gap Project to replace water and sewer lines. A contract for $1.3M was provided to Zulu Aggregates for this phase of the work, including curb, gutter and sidewalk construction.

The Government of British Columbia has announced over $19M in funding for projects to address flood hazards in B.C.’s East Kootenay region. Supported projects include dike upgrades, dam replacements and the construction of debris-flow barriers.

The Government of British Columbia has announced that construction has begun on major upgrades to the Highway 1 Columbia rest area west of Revelstoke. Okanagan Aggregates Ltd. received an over $11M contract to complete the work. Work is scheduled to be completed in late 2026.

The City of Port Moody has begun construction on the $13M Inlet Park Community Fieldhouse. The project received $750K from the Rotary Club of Port Moody and $1M from the Government of British Columbia. Construction will be led by Pro-Can Construction Group and is expected to take around 18 months.

BYTE–Empowering Youth and the Territorial Youth Collective have received $6.64M in federal funding to create an integrated youth services hub in Yukon. The hub will provide a range of services for youth aged 12 to 30, while also providing mobile services to reach other communities outside the area. Initial steps include securing a physical location for the facility and staffing essential roles.

Iqaluit-based Qikiqtaaluk Fisheries Corp. is acquiring a 71-metre fishing vessel from Nova Scotia, establishing it as the largest shrimp harvester in Canada. The vessel can accommodate up to 30 crew members and has the capacity to catch, process, and freeze fish. The acquisition is expected to boost the company’s shrimp harvest by 4,000 tonnes annually.

The Diavik diamond mine has officially ended production after 23 years, having mined over 150 million carats of diamond over its lifetime. Active closure work will continue until 2029, with plans to employ around 100-200 workers and contractors during this period. Afterwards, a monitoring phase will follow until approximately 2040.

Yukon First Nations Air Leasing LP has recently acquired three new medevac aircrafts, which have begun providing air ambulance services on April 1 under a 10-year contract with Alkan Air. Each aircraft can carry up to two critical-care paramedics and two patients, in addition to featuring improved communications systems, heating, overhead racks, and a hydraulic lift.

The Town of Kamsack is launching a new team-based health care program called Patient Medical Homes, which will provide patients access to various health care professionals based on their needs. The Saskatchewan Health Authority will be hiring two registered nurses, one counsellor, and one dietitian to act as the main team based in Kamsack.

Saskatchewan Polytechnic has recently opened the Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centre in Moose Jaw to support entrepreneurs in pursuing applied research studies and careers. The centre will provide mentorship, resources, and networking opportunities while also facilitating various events to encourage collaboration among students, entrepreneurs, faculty, and industry partners.

The provincial government is providing $500,000 to the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce, to explore interprovincial trade opportunities with Alberta and Saskatchewan. The chambers will organize four delegations of business leaders to the other Prairie provinces, as well as hosting two in Manitoba.

The Government of Manitoba is spending $24.4M to purchase a former dormitory building in downtown Winnipeg and convert it to transitional housing for about 118 people facing homelessness. Tenants are scheduled to move in this spring and summer.

Apollo Homes has received municipal approval to build a six-storey mixed-use development on a vacant lot in downtown Portage la Prairie. The project will include main-floor commercial space as well as 45 apartment units, some of which will be designated as affordable housing.

Providence University College and Theological Seminary is laying off approximately 10% of its staff due to funding shortfalls. The institute, located in Otterburne, employs about 115 people. It expects revenues to decline from $26M to $13M in 2026-2027, in large part due to the cap on international student enrolment.

Five municipalities near Calgary are hiring for a variety of jobs, including full-time and casual work.

Craving Burger Corner restaurant is now open in Wetaskiwin.

The Redcliff RCMP detachment will have two new officers joining in April, making the detachment fully officer staffed. Further staffing is planned for various detachments across Alberta in 2026.

The Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport is investing $47.8M in upgrading and expanding its facilities. The Government of Canada is providing $12.5M in funding for the project. Construction will begin in April and should be finished in 2028.

The aging Peter Dawson seniors lodge in Vulcan is being replaced with a new facility using $8.3M in funding from the province through the Seniors Lodge Modernization Program. Construction preparation is expected to begin in 2026, with the new facility scheduled to open in 2028.

NAV Canada, who trains and employs air traffic controllers, states that Canada is short about 200 air traffic controllers. Training can take 10-18 months for a tower controller and 20-27 months for an ACC controller, with many not finishing the program

NAV Canada, who trains and employs air traffic controllers, states that Canada is short about 200 air traffic controllers. Training can take 10-18 months for a tower controller and 20-27 months for an ACC controller, with many not finishing the program.

NAV Canada, which trains and employs air traffic controllers, states that Canada is short about 200 air traffic controllers. Training can take 10-18 months for a tower controller and 20-27 months for an ACC controller, with many not finishing the program.

NAV Canada, who trains and employs air traffic controllers, states that Canada is short about 200 air traffic controllers. Training can take 10-18 months for a tower controller and 20-27 months for an ACC controller, with many not finishing the program.

The Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority has suspended its medical transportation program in Thunder Bay, resulting in the layoff of 20 staff

A Food Basics location is relocating to a new 32,000-sq.-ft. store in Brampton, adding 40 employees

Highview Residences started renovating a 51-suite private home in Lucan for retired seniors living with dementia. The facility is scheduled to open in July and will employ up to 60 full- and part-time staff.

Lambton County has begun construction on a 12‑bed small‑house long‑term care addition for residents living with dementia at Lambton Meadowview Villa near Petrolia. The project is expected to be completed by December.

The Township of Pickle Lake, northwest of Thunder Bay, received over $5.9M from the provincial government to build a new water tower

Romados, a restaurant known for its Portuguese-style grilled chicken dishes, sandwiches, and pastries, has opened a new location in the Vimont area in Laval

The Office municipal d’habitation (OMH) de Laval will build 50 affordable housing units in the Saint-François area thanks to an investment of at least $20M. The municipal government is contributing funding to the project.

Catloops Cat Café, a new café that pairs rescue cats with adopters, opened in Kamloops on March 23.

Vancouver Pride, along with other Pride groups across the country, are calling for $9M in support from the Government of Canada over the next three years to support events. Last year, several major sponsors pulled out from the annual festival in Vancouver.

Lucy’s Frozen Custard is opening on East Hastings Street in the Strathcona neighbourhood of Vancouver. An opening date has yet to be announced but the owners are aiming to open the shop by early summer 2026.

Noodle Arts, a Lanzhou-style noodle restaurant, closed its Robson Street location in Vancouver on March 16.

Eggstatic, a brunch chain, opened a new location on Main Street in Vancouver on March 28.

Dao Field Noodle Shop is opening at Richmond Public Market. An opening date has yet to be announced.

Stackhouse Steak Sandwiches, a Vancouver sandwich shop, has opened on Abbott Street in the Gastown neighbourhood.

The Government of British Columbia has announced the opening of 40 new affordable and supportive homes in partnership with Katzie First Nation. The new units are located on Salish Road in Pitt Meadows and will offer a variety of services for Katzie First Nation members.

According to BC Emergency Health Services, 53 of the 101 full-time community paramedic positions in British Columbia are unfilled. These positions support 95 stations in 65 communities across the province.

The Government of British Columbia has announced a new 200 seat addition is opening at Dr. Kearney Middle school in Fort St. John, along with a 20-seat expansion at Wonowon Elementary school. The province spent $29M for these projects. Construction in Fort St. John began in July 2025 and on Wonowon Elementary school in fall 2024.

Fintechwerx and the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) are partnering to improve the school’s Business Information Technology Management program. As part of the partnership, two groups of four BCIT students will undertake 10-week placements at Fintechwerx to receive hands-on learning.

The Government of Canada has provided $8M in funding towards eight British Columbia research teams working on health technology. This funding is part of $20M available through the Genomics Applications Partnership Program from Genome Canada.

Hasty Superette, a new convenience store, opened in downtown Williams Lake on March 23.

Keith Jack, a North Vancouver jewelry store, is closing its brick-and-mortar store at the end of May. The business said the closure was due to the impacts of U.S. tariffs. About 75% of the store’s sales came from the United States. While the shop will continue to operate online only, staff will be laid off in the transition.

The Lhtako Dene Nation has announced that construction has begun on a new Fairfield Marriot Hotel development in South Quesnel. The hotel will have a total of 79 units, conference hosting amenities and an indoor pool. The hotel is expected to open in 2028.

Construction began on about 800 metres of Commonage Road in Lake Country on March 25. The project will include smoother grading, road alignment, drainage enhancements and utility work. The improvements are expected to complete in the middle of May.

The Cowichan Valley Regional District has announced that Built Contracting Ltd. has begun construction on a new bandshell at Cobble Hill Commons. The district says that the project will expand opportunities for outdoor events and community gatherings. Construction is expected to complete by June 2026.

Coeur Mining, the new owners of the New Afton mine in Kamloops, have announced plans to invest over US$200M into the mine for underground development over the next six years. The mine is currently expected to operate until about 2032, but Coeur says the development work may allow the mine to stay open longer.

The Municipalité de Saint‑Simon‑de‑Rimouski announced that construction has ended on its new building, which includes a fire station and municipal offices. The Government of Quebec provided more than $2.3M in funding for the project.

Wood manufacturer Groupe Lebel is closing down its sawmill, which has been idle for a year, in Saint-Joseph-de-Kamouraska. As a result, about 10 employees have been affected.

The Government of Quebec is investing $5.6M in refurbishment work on Route 341 in L'Épiphanie to make it safer

Anthem Properties and Arrowleaf are partnering on a new industrial development in Calgary, a construction-ready, A-class industrial space on 20.8 acres in Calgary’s South Foothills East Industrial district. The development is the first phase in a larger, master-planned industrial development by Anthem called Glenmore Yards.

Porter Airlines has announced new routes, including seven flights a week from Edmonton International Airport to Montreal Metropolitan Airport starting in June.

The provincial government’s proposed 2026 budget outlines a plan to provide free public transit for students up to Grade 12. The Province also pledges to remove the $2 daily fee for those who receive the highest level of child care subsidy, making child care free for about 3,500 families.

The City of Steinbach has awarded the construction contract for its $4.3M wastewater facilities improvement project. Penn-Co Construction Canada (2003) Ltd. will complete the upgrades to Lift Station No. 1, increasing the station’s pumping capacity to accommodate the city’s growing population.

Manitoba’s Budget 2026-2027 proposes to increase health care spending by almost $1B. One new initiative is the creation of zones adjacent to emergency rooms where patients can be diverted for treatment by specialists.

The Government of Manitoba’s 2026 provincial budget allocates $22.1M to improving cardiac care at Winnipeg’s St. Boniface Hospital. The funding will add 18 beds, create a new cardiac assessment unit, and place a cardiologist in the hospital’s emergency room.

Dilawri, Canada’s largest automotive group, is opening a new two-storey vehicle showroom located in Regina on Broad Street. Genesis Regina features a dedicated service drive, a new vehicle delivery room, and an exterior dual-port DC fast charger for guest use.

The Co-op Refinery Complex in Regina will begin its spring turnaround in mid-April, lasting up to 54 days and costing over $150M. The project is expected to bring in over 1,600 additional skilled trades workers, with more than 1,500 workers expected on site during peak times. Work will involve completing preventive maintenance, renovations, and upgrades to the facility.

A new high school program to support students interested in health care careers has recently launched. Health Careers 20L will introduce students to various health care careers, including nursing, medical diagnostics, pharmacy, dentistry, mental wellness, and emergency care, while also helping them build employability skills, professional awareness, and patient care understanding.

The Hamlet of Cambridge Bay has signed a $5.8M contract with Qillaq Innovations to build a new youth centre, replacing the one previously lost to a fire in 2022. The larger facility will feature dedicated areas for arts and crafts, traditional activities, and a Makerspace focused on technology and computer programming. Construction is expected to last two years, with completion scheduled for November 2027.

The NWT government has recently launched a new Interpreter Career Pathway Program to train next generation of Indigenous language interpreters for the legislature. The program will run from May 2026 to March 2027, allowing participants to receive paid training and mentorship in one of the of eight official Indigenous languages. Application will be accepted until April 26.

The federal government is providing up to $600K to the Northern Safety Association to move 30 training courses online. The courses will be available to workers across the NWT and Nunavut and will cover workplace safety, including task-specific training and mental wellness support.

The federal minimum wage in Canada will go up on April 1, from $17.75 to $18.15 an hour. Workers in federally regulated industries such as air transportation, banking, ports, telecommunication, and most federal Crown corporations are among those affected.

UPEI's medical program has 20 students currently undergoing training to become doctors at the Island’s new medical school. It takes six years to become a fully trained doctor, four years on their degree and two years of medical residency.

Porter Airlines has announced that it will offer daily non-stop service between Charlottetown and Montreal from June 18 to Sept. 7. The seasonal service will support both business and leisure travel to and from the Island.

The federal minimum wage in Canada will go up on April 1, from $17.75 to $18.15 an hour. Workers in federally regulated industries such as air transportation, banking, ports, telecommunication, and most federal Crown corporations are among those affected.

The Government of Canada has announced $1.3M in funding to support 3 Dartmouth companies to modernize operations, adopt new technologies, expand capacity, and improve processs. They include Outdoor-Fit Exercise Systems Inc., Reftek Systems Inc. and Aurea Technologies Incorporated.

The Municipality of Colchester council has voted to approve a development agreement for Five Corners Properties that will see up to 2,790 residential units built over 25 years in Bible Hill. Phase 1 (of 4) could start construction this year on about 145 single-family homes/townhouses in two different neighbourhoods.

The federal minimum wage in Canada will go up on April 1, from $17.75 to $18.15 per hour. Workers in federally regulated industries such as air transportation, banking, ports, telecommunication, and most federal Crown corporations are among those affected.

The federal minimum wage in Canada will go up on April 1, from $17.75 to $18.15 an hour. Workers in federally regulated industries such as air transportation, banking, ports, telecommunication, and most federal Crown corporations are among those affected.

Ambulance N.B. is scrapping dynamic deployment and making changes to improve care and response times in rural areas. Paramedic teams will now remain in their own communities instead of driving long distances. Ambulance N.B. is currently short-staffed by 25%.

The Fredericton Police Force will hire four new staff members who will help catalogue, analyze and store evidence gathered by detectives. An administrative staff sergeant, a digital evidence clerk, and two information system specialists will be hired.

The Queen's Cue hotel in downtown Stratford is expected to open in July after renovations 

Construction has begun on the three-storey, 25-unit affordable housing development in Delhi, Norfolk County, with completion expected by the end of 2027

Pho Q&M, a Vancouver Vietnamese restaurant, has closed its location on Denman Street.

Younmi Rice Noodle, a Hong Kong-style noodle spot, opened on March 23 at the Continental Shopping Centre in Richmond.

Rosie’s Burgers is opening a new restaurant on Mount Lehman Road in Abbotsford. An exact opening date has yet to be announced.

The University of British Columbia (UBC) and InBC Investment Corp. have announced a partnership to create the UBC Catalyst Ventures Fund. This new fund will support upcoming companies that use UBC research in life sciences and deep tech to create new products and scale their operations. Both partners provided the fund with $10M.

A Nova electric training bus for BC Transit arrived in Kelowna at the end of March. This bus allows BC Transit employees to train with the bus before a total of 22 electric buses begin service in the coming months.

Groupe HD, a property manager, will break ground on the Orélis project, which will have 380 residential rental units along with commercial spaces in Montréal's Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension borough. Contractor Construction Praxis will carry out the project.

The Ville de Donnacona is investing $8.5M in upgrading its water facilities and resolving issues related to wastewater disposal. The project is receiving $7.4M in funding from the Government of Quebec.

A McDonald's franchisee modernized one of their two locations in Saguenay thanks to a $2.2M investment. Their establishments, including the one in Alma, employ 260 people, and they want to raise that number to 300.

With assistance from the Government of Quebec, the Hôpital de Sept-Îles is investing $308M in modernizing its facilities. The first instalment of $24.8M will be paid out for the beginning of construction this year.

The Salon de l’emploi et de la formation continue will take place at Montréal's Palais des congrès on April 22 and 23. Hundreds of exhibitors will be offering various jobs.

Calgary-based CEMATRIX Corporation, a manufacturer and installer of cellular concrete products, has secured $4.7M in new contracts, in both Canada and the US, that are all expected to be completed in 2026.

The major oil sands companies in Alberta have scheduled numerous facility and operations turnarounds this spring and summer. They include major work on Suncor’s Firebag in-situ oilsands site starting in April.

Everwild wellness hospitality brand has plans to open three new Nordic Spa & Hotels with two locations in Alberta. Construction is set to begin in Banff and Harmony, Alberta later this year.

The Town of High River has announced the delayed reopening of the Aquatics Centre at the Bob Snodgrass Recreation Complex; due to construction considerations the reopening is set for September.

Bam Bam, a new restaurant and shop, will be opening on West Georgia in downtown Vancouver on April 1.

DigiBC has partnered with Netflix to provide funding to Vancouver Community College to support creative technology in British Columbia. The funding will support six seats in the Production for Animation and VFX Award of Achievement micro-credential. The program will launch in May 2026 and applications are now open.

The City of West Kelowna has launched the Grow a Suite grant program, which will provide homeowners with up to $7.5K for the construction of a secondary suite or carriage house. The program is expected to support up to 42 new units by the end of 2027. The program has a total budget of $300K from Canada Mortgage and Housing’s Housing Accelerator Fund.

The Village of Cache Creek has been approved for $4.2M in funding from the Government of British Columbia to build a permanent bridge across Cache Creek. The route was severed following flooding in 2023. A timeline for the project has yet to be announced.

XiteBio Technologies Inc., a Winnipeg-based agricultural biotechnology company, plans to bring its products to overseas markets after 15 years of operations. Currently the company employs 16 people, half of these in Manitoba.

The AgriStability Program has recently undergone new updates to better support ranchers and producers financially. The changes include adjusting feed inventory pricing for livestock producers and allowing pasture rental costs to be expensed under the program. The deadline to enroll in the AgriStability program is April 30.

The Government of Saskatchewan is providing up to $5M through eHealth Saskatchewan to launch a fully integrated digital system for anesthesia and surgical care. The initiative aims to streamline workflow and create a more complete digital patient record by integrating anesthesia management information with the provincial surgical suite. A phased implementation of the software will begin this fall.

Geiger Energy Corp. is preparing a 10,000 metre summer drill program at its Aberdeen Project in Nunavut. The 2026 work will target the Loki and Tatiggaq areas, where past results show strong uranium potential. The program aims to define high-grade mineralization and expand the Tatiggaq discovery.

Phase 1 of the Rankin Inlet’s new airport terminal is opening in late April 2026, with interim use starting earlier that month. The $85M terminal is expected to accommodate up to 508 passengers. Once the old terminal is demolished in summer, Phase 2 work on the heating system will begin. Full completion of the project is expected by April 2028.

Housing NWT has completed a hybrid housing project in Délı̨nę, adding two new modular duplexes for social housing. The prefabricated cores were manufactured off-site elsewhere in the NWT, while local workers and subcontractors finished the remaining construction on site. The new homes aim to relieve pressure on existing social housing units that are nearing the end of their service life.

IDA Alcona Pharmacy Walk-in Clinic has opened in Innisfil

Spano’s Diner has opened a location in Toronto’s Castlefield Design District

Combined federal, provincial and municipal government funding of $35.6M has been announced for 10 municipalities in western Newfoundland to upgrade water and wastewater infrastructure. One project includes a new water storage tank and transmission mains in Corner Brook to enable a 300-unit residential subdivision development.

Mount Allison University will receive $3M from the N.B. government to help build a new multi-sport complex, which will feature a playing surface, a walking track, courts, and a multi-purpose space. The complex is expected to be completed and open in 20230.

The Government of N.B. says it will subsidize travel costs for new private veterinarians that provide care for large-animals as it shifts away from a government-provided service. In N.S. the province pays the vet’s mileage, and the farmer pays for the vet’s services.

The New Brunswick government is providing $1.7 million in funding to expand its collaborative care clinic in the Saint Andrews area, enhancing service delivery and enabling the hiring of additional staff, including a registered nurse (RN), two licensed practical nurses (LPNs), a counseling therapist, a patient care attendant, and two administrative support personnel.

Adventures on Wonderland, an indoor playground and family entertainment centre in London, is closing this month

The Ville de Salaberry-de-Valleyfield is investing $6M in rehabilitating Marcil Park, which includes the construction of a pump track valued at over $1.1M. The project is expected to be completed in the fall of 2026, and the park is scheduled to open next spring.

Enviro Connexions, an intelligent waste management company, is investing more than $75M in establishing a processing centre for recyclable materials in Granby. The site will replace the three sorting centres in Granby, Sherbrooke and Victoriaville as of January 2028.

Green Basil Thai Restaurant on Kingsway in Burnaby has closed. The closure is due to the retirement of the owners. Yin Ji Chang Fen, a Cantonese chain restaurant, is taking over the location. An opening date has yet to be announced, but the business has already began hiring for kitchen staff.

The federal government will be continuing remediation work at the NWT’s Giant Mine throughout 2026. While several key safety initiatives and the demolition of the town site have already been completed, current activities will include constructing a new water treatment plant, remediating contaminated soil, and decontaminating the mill building. The treatment plant is expected to be operational by 2027.

Taoke, a Chinese restaurant, is opening at the Aberdeen Centre in Richmond.

Toishan Fei Mui, a Cantonese food stall, has opened at Parker Place in Richmond.

The Arts on View Society announced that it would be closing two of its Victoria venues on April 30 due to financial hardships. Hermann’s Jazz Club and the View Street Social lounge had provided live music venues for local performers. In 2024, the City of Victoria bought the building to attempt to preserve it as a music venue. Staff members have received layoff notices related to the closure.

Wolfie’s Campus Store opened at Thompson Rivers University on March 19. The shop offers course material pickup, sports gear, retail merchandise and printing services. The shop was constructed as part of a larger $780K renovation to the administrative services building.

The City of Dawson Creek has opened its 2026 Business Facade Program to provide grant funding to businesses looking to improve their exteriors. The funding is aimed at refreshing the city’s downtown. Eligible businesses can receive up to $5K to support their projects.

Camosun College has begun site preparation work at its Lansdowne campus for the construction of a nearly $155M student housing complex. Construction on the project is expected to begin spring 2026. According to the college, students face a shortage of affordable housing options. The facility will have 423 beds and is expected to be completed by the end of the 2028-29 academic year.

The union representing Manitoba’s corrections officers is concerned about understaffing in provincial jails. The Manitoba Government and General Employees’ Union says staff levels have not increased alongside a growing inmate population, leading to overcrowding and safety issues. The Province has promised a $14M increase to corrections in its 2026 budget.

Salthaven West Wildlife Rehabilitation & Education Centre has opened a new 2,500 square foot facility just outside Regina. The facility features six rooms for animals – divided between reptiles and amphibians, birds, and mammals – in addition to a break, laundry, and a mechanical room. The organization will also purchase a new incubator and oxygen equipment once enough funding is available.

Nova Builders is planning to build a new 90-room hotel on Old Airport Road in Yellowknife. The four-storey project has been submitted for city review and will include a restaurant in the floor plans.

New/Coming Soon Business Openings: Sushi Island (West Bedford), JetLegend (West Bedford), No Frills (Dartmouth Crossing), Locas Billiards (Halifax) and Johny’s UFO Burger Shack (Halifax).

S+S Industries has opened a new distribution centre in Surrey. The new centre will act as a logistics hub for the company and offer just-in-time delivery support.

The Université du Québec à Trois‑Rivières invested nearly $1.5M in expanding its anatomy laboratory

The Centre d'action bénévole de la Minganie is investing $2.5M in expanding and modernizing its offices. Thanks to Desjardins and the Food Banks of Quebec, $2M was raised.

McDonald’s, a fast-food chain, is seeking candidates to fill 47 positions in its five restaurants in Abitibi

In the spring, the Ville de Québec will begin construction on a centre for excavation material management and contaminated soil treatment. The $32M centre, which is being supported by the three levels of government, should become operational in 2028.

Super C, a grocery store chain, inaugurated its 120th store in Berthierville thanks to an investment of nearly $3.9M. The new store employs 105 people.

The Municipalité de Saint‑Léonard‑d’Aston inaugurated its new building with a new fire station and municipal garage. The Government of Quebec contributed $7M to the $10M investment.

The provincial government will make five cell towers available to residents in the municipalities of Saint-Sébastien, Milan, Lac-Drolet, Audet and Piopolis by the end of the year

Loto-Québec is investing $50M in adding a second location to the Palais des congrès in Gatineau. Construction of the new building should take a year and a half to complete.

Kraft Heinz, an agri-food manufacturer of condiments, is investing $250M in upgrading the equipment at its sole Canadian plant in the Town of Mount Royal. The company could hire staff in the future.

The Ville de Montréal will recruit 24 blue-collar workers for road maintenance

Radiant Ridge Energy Limited has launched its Alberta Manufacturing Initiative with plans to construct a new generator assembly facility designed to supply the demand for modular power generation. Construction is expected to start this fall with full production in 2027.

The Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund has announced a joint investment up to $4.15M with the provincial government to support Mount Royal University’s establishment of the Alberta Logistics Centre of Excellence. The funding aims to help improve and commercialize innovative transportation and logistics products and technologies. The project expects to train 150 individuals, create 80 high-skilled jobs and support 75 companies in Calgary, over four years.

The City of Edmonton has announced a $15M investment to support five new student housing projects as part of the Downtown Student Housing Incentive. The project is part of City’s Housing Accelerator Fund Action Plan and will break ground this spring.

The World Trade Centres Association has announced that a new World Trade Centre Okanagan will be opened in Kelowna. The facility will provide a location for conventions, development and international trade services.

The Government of British Columbia has announced the 39 recipients of over $5.1M in capital project grants through the Community Gaming Grants program. These grants will support organizations to upgrade local infrastructure and technology and purchase new equipment.

The City of Pitt Meadows has announced construction of a new Pitt Meadows RCMP detachment building has completed. The new detachment is part of the city’s plan to move to an independent RCMP model. The facility is expected to begin operations by spring 2026.

Mr Mikes Steakhouse has announced that its location in Coquitlam will be closing on April 26.

Hungry Zus, a Mediterranean restaurant, is opening a new location at the University of British Columbia’s Vancouver campus. An opening date has yet to be announced.

YGF Malatang, a Chinese restaurant on Ackroyd Road in Richmond, has closed.

The British Columbia Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sports has provided the Child Development Centre in Fort St. John and the South Peace Child Development Centre in Dawson Creek with a total of around $240K in grant funding. The grants will support the facilities to provide skills programs for children and to expand services.

Creative BC has announced $475K in funding across 23 grants through its Music Industry Initiatives program. The funding goes towards supporting British Columbia’s music industry through increasing capacity, supporting training and collaboration and creating business opportunities.

Northern Lights College has opened a new health lab at its Fort St. John campus. The training classroom has six beds and will be used to train local nursing and health-care students. Students previously had to travel to Dawson Creek for lab work. The college also has plans to add training beds at its Chetwynd and Fort Nelson campuses.

The University of the Fraser Valley recently laid off 45 faculty and staff members to address a $20 million deficit for the 2026/27 fiscal year. The layoffs included 10 faculty positions and 35 staff positions. The deficit is due in part to the Government of Canada’s cap on international students. The university has campuses in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Mission, and Hope.

Construction on a new youth centre in the Wet’suwet’en First Nation is expected to begin in April 2026. Consultation for the project began in 2022. Funding for the project has been received from industry partners and grants. Other nearby projects include a playground starting construction in June and a clan house that is currently under construction.

Sunnyside Produce Ltd. has begun work on a new 20-acre greenhouse project in Delta. Prins Greenhouses is undertaking the project.

The Government of British Columbia has announced that $45M in upgrades to the Port Hardy Hospital will begin in summer 2026. The provincial government is providing $39M towards the project with the remainder coming from Island Health and the Regional District of Mount Waddington. Upgrades are expected to complete in late 2029.

The Government of Canada is spending $9M to build or renovate 86 housing units and shelter spaces across Northern Manitoba. This includes 67 units of low-income housing in Thompson, a 14-bed women’s shelter in Cross Lake First Nation, and a five-unit transitional housing space in Fisher River Cree Nation.

N’Dinawemak, an Indigenous led overnight shelter in Winnipeg, will be permanently closing on April 1, 2026. The space, which opened in 2021, will become a navigation centre that provides supports to people experiencing homelessness. It will work in tandem with the Province’s new 72-hour sobering centre located in the same building.

The City of Winnipeg has renewed its funding for the 24/7 mobile outreach services offered by Main Street Project. Since 2021, the City has contracted the organization to provide various services to people experiencing homelessness.

The provincial government has granted the City of Winnipeg’s request to extend the deadline on its North End sewage treatment plant upgrade. The three-phase, $3B project was originally scheduled for completion in 2030, but that has now been pushed back to 2032. The first phase is underway and expected to be complete by August 2026.

The Northwest School Division is discontinuing French immersion from kindergarten to Grade 4 in the 2026-27 school year due to teacher shortages. Although the program will continue for Grades 5 through 12, the changes will affect about 27 students. The division is continuing with recruitment efforts, aiming to expand the program once staffing improves.

The Town of Carlyle’s new PreK-12 school project is currently on hold due to rising construction costs, though the project remains approved and will continue with design work. The $2.5M project focuses on replacing the school’s aging facilities and spaces, including the gymnasium, practical arts areas, and outdoor grounds. Construction will resume once funding aligns with costs.

The Town of Tisdale is seeking developers for a multi-residential project, offering the land located on Doghide Drive for $1 as a development incentive. The area is zoned for multi-unit housing, and the town has already set aside $450K for the project. Developers will be responsible for seeking approvals, site preparation, construction, and installing utilities and services. Proposals are due by June 30.

The Government of Saskatchewan and the Conseil des écoles fransaskoises have recently opened école du Parc, a new $26.9M Francophone K-6 school in North Regina. The school, which will accommodate up to 325 students, features both a 51-space childcare centre and shared Francophone community space. Additional Francophone schools are currently being planned for Saskatoon and Prince Albert.

A tentative three-year remediation plan is set for the Clinton Creek mine located northwest of Dawson City, with work slated to begin this summer. The plan includes testing material from the Kilometer 63 quarry, upgrading the bridge at Forty Mile, and continuing to mine and haul additional material between June to October.

The federal government is allocating $17.2M over two years to support the production and broadcasting of Indigenous audio and video content through the Northern Aboriginal Broadcasting program. The funding includes $872K for the Native Communications Society of the Northwest Territories to produce traditional storytelling and culturally appropriate radio programming.

The federal government is providing $4.8M to support five NWT projects through the Indigenous Languages Program. The funding supports early childhood and adult immersion, multimedia content, and community activities to increase Indigenous language use and speakers across the territory.

Career Fair Canada is hosting a job fair at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Toronto on April 14

The Waterloo Catholic District School Board received $10.9M from the provincial government, including $2.2M in additional funding, to support the construction of an addition at St. Boniface Catholic Elementary School in Breslau, creating 262 new student spaces

The Municipality of North Grenville is investing $4.75M and the Government of Canada $24M to redevelop Bell Hall on the Kemptville Campus into 60 affordable rental homes for seniors, veterans, and vulnerable residents

Alstom Transport Canada Inc. and the provincial government signed a five‑year, $1.3B contract extension to operate and maintain GO Transit and UP Express rail fleets, supporting over 1,100 jobs in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area

Construction is underway on the Pictou Beeches 27-unit housing development in Pictou. The $11.43M project is a partnership between the provincial and federal governments and the Tidal Bay Community Land Co-operative. Stonehouse Manor, a 15-unit housing project (Pictou) will also receive $2.53M in funding.

Combined federal, provincial and municipal government funding of $17.4M has been announced for the construction of a new wastewater treatment plant in Chester Basin. The plant will service 107 existing dwellings, with the capacity to support up to 652 future housing units.

The Government of Canada has announced a $16 million investment in defense funding to support five local companies in Newfoundland and Labrador in the development and manufacturing of critical equipment and technologies, supporting over 115 highly skilled jobs. The companies are PAL Aerospace Ltd., Virtual Marine Technology Inc., Solace Power Inc., CoLab AI Inc., and Rutter Incorporated.

The N.L. Health Authority currently has 267 nursing vacancies—covering full-time, part-time, and casual positions—and continues to rely on private agency nurses, with 180 expected to be in the system by the end of April 2026. They also continue to rely on retired nurses to help address the shortages.

The N.B. and federal government will spend $210M over the next two years to help non-profit developers build up to 1,200 affordable new homes across the province. The N.B. government aims to supplement low-rent housing over the next 20 years, with $90M in spending.

The provincial government is investing nearly $29M to expand and rehabilitate rural water infrastructure in Perth and Wellington counties

The Cégep de Rimouski invested $18.5M in renovating its physical education and sports pavilion thanks to $9M in funding from the provincial government

IGA, a grocery store chain, will open a location in Saint‑Zotique thanks to an investment of more than $20M. The project will help the company create 100 jobs, and the store is scheduled to open in 2027.

Developer IDA Development is partnering with private investors for the fifth phase of the Ottera project, a $45M residential component that will add 66 units, in Saint‑Zotique. Delivery is scheduled for 2027, and the entire project will include 900 units.

The Municipalité de Saint-Apollinaire is receiving $1.8M from the Government of Quebec to convert its church into a cultural centre. The total project cost is estimated at $10.8M.

The Government of Quebec is investing $37.2M in extending Highway 55 to Bécancour for 2026-2027

Nouveau Monde Graphite is inviting the Atikamekws in Manawan to apply for various positions to build and launch production at its future mine in Saint‑Michel‑des‑Saints

Calgary-based Condor Energies Inc. is sourcing a replacement rig with plans to drill up to twelve wells in 2026 to accelerate natural gas production volumes at its asset in Uzbekistan.

Green Leaf Fuel, based in Boyle, is planning to build approximately 25 more commercial card lock fuel stations across northern Alberta and northern BC over the next five years.

Delnorte School in Innisfree is set to permanently close in June, the schoolboard cited various concerns for its decision.

Rocky View School Board has announced two Cochrane schools will change Kindergarten to full-day programs on alternating days; the change will take for the upcoming 2026/27 school year.

Rosie’s Burgers is opening a new location on the University of British Columbia’s campus in Vancouver. An exact opening date has yet to be announced.

The Government of British Columbia has partnered with viaSport and the Vancouver Whitecaps FC to provide a total of $13M for the construction of new mini soccer pitches. These pitches will increase access to sports for children in up to 20 communities.

The Tamitik Status of Women Association has opened a 44-unit housing complex for women and children fleeing violence. The development was built through a partnership between BC Housing, the District of Kitimat and the Tamitik Status of Women Association.

Okanagan College has signed a memorandum of understanding with Niagara College to expand the availability of wine education and to expand opportunities in tourism training. The new curriculum will be available starting in fall 2027.

The University of the Fraser Valley announced the opening of Lá:léms Ye EverGreen, a new student housing building, on March 17. The facility adds almost 400 new student beds and includes expansions to the Cascade Café dining hall. The project received funding from the Government of British Columbia.

Terrion recently completed a new cell tower to provide wireless service to northwestern Campbell River and the surrounding areas. Terrion is also planning wireless infrastructure upgrades in the Willow Point area of the city this year.

The City of Kamloops has launched a new rebate program to incentivize homeowners to make their properties more resilient to wildfires. The program is funded through $200K from Intact Financial Corporation and will support FireSmart work in 2026 and 2027. Eligible work could be 50% covered by the grant, up to a maximum of $1K per household each year.

The City of Campbell River council has voted to approve $250K in improvements to the Campbell River Airport. Improvements include a new customer service kiosk, an expanded parking lot and additions to the departure lounge. The work is expected to complete before the end of spring 2026.

The Government of Manitoba is spending $95M to build a 140-bed personal care home in Winnipeg’s Bridgwater neighbourhood. Community consultations on the project are scheduled to begin in June.

The provincial government is providing $300,000 to Harvest Manitoba’s First Steps infant care program, which supplies families with diapers, formula, and baby food. The program supports up to 2,000 infants per month through 130 community agencies across the province.

Southwestern Manitoba is experiencing a shortage of primary care paramedics, leading to ambulance wait times of up to an hour. The vacancy rate for these positions has climbed from 19.1% in December 2023 to 28% in December 2025, according to data from Shared Health.

Three researchers from the University of Regina are receiving over $3.1M in federal funding through the Canada Foundation for Innovation’s 2025 Innovation Fund to support local research infrastructure. The funding will go towards establishing a new interdisciplinary hub for sound research, developing next-generation particle detectors, and expanding access to advanced neutron beam capabilities.

Regina’s Milky Way Ice Cream Shop has recently opened for it’s 70th season on March 19.

The Government of Saskatchewan has approved SaskPower's North-South Transmission Systems Interconnection project to link the province’s northern and southern power grids. Preliminary planning and design has begun, with Indigenous consultation and public engagement underway. The transmission lines are slated to be in-service by 2032.

The Yukon government has recently tabled the 2026 budget. The budget, which projects an $81.8M deficit, amounts to $2.46B in funding for critical investments, including those related to Yukon’s energy grid, health care, housing, education, and public safety. Total borrowing is projected to be $1.17B, with a net debt of $804.2M anticipated by the end of the fiscal year.

KidsAbility Centre for Child Development will lay off 21 additional workers across the Waterloo-Wellington region in May

The provincial government is investing in 68 early-stage mineral exploration projects, supporting licensed prospectors with up to $65K and junior mining companies with up to $215K across Northern and rural Ontario, supporting 71 jobs

MVA Stratford Inc., a plastic auto‑parts manufacturer in Stratford, and Armo Tool Ltd., a tooling and advanced manufacturing firm in London, are receiving over $1.6M from the federal government to modernize operations and adopt advanced technologies

Innovation Initiatives Ontario North and Canadore College in North Bay will receive $4.57M from the federal government to support six initiatives in the Nipissing–Timiskaming region, expanding AI, defence training and business innovation, creating over 150 jobs and maintaining 105

Colt Canada Corporation in Kitchener was awarded a $307M Phase 1 contract from the federal government to produce 30,000 General Service rifles for the Canadian Armed Forces, over three years

The Village of New Maryland will receive $2.6M in government funding to improve the wastewater infrastructure needed to build more homes in the community. This investment will enable the construction of up to 500 new mixed-density housing units.

There has been a sharp increase in rehiring of retired nurses in N.L., underscoring systemic recruitment and retention problems. Last fiscal year, 253 retired nurses worked an average of about 15,000 days, up from 6 retirees working a combined 158 days during fiscal year 2014-15. As of January, N.L. had 343 vacant registered nurse and nurse practitioner positions.

The Lambton Rural Child Care centre, a $6.9M project in Enniskillen Township, is expected to open later this year with 73 childcare spaces. An additional 200 spaces are planned to open across Lambton County in 2026 in Sarnia, Watford, Wyoming, and Corunna. 

Rna Diagnostics Inc., a clinical diagnostics company, received more than $1.15M from the provincial government to support a cancer research project in Sudbury

The Government of Ontario is investing $3.8M to renovate and expand Gillian’s Place in St. Catharines, enhancing community outreach services and adding six emergency shelter beds for survivors of domestic violence in Niagara

The Ville de Rimouski awarded a contract valued at nearly $3.5M to Construction Albert, a local contractor, to renovate Tennis de Rimouski. The project will start in May, and it includes replacing the roof.

Burnbrae Farms, an egg producer in Upton, is looking to fill about 30 packaging, pasteurization, mixing and lift truck operator jobs as well as day labourer and electrical mechanic positions. The plant currently employs around 200 people.

Renaissance, a chain of second-hand clothing stores, inaugurated its new store in the former Bay store location at the Laurier Québec mall in Québec. The chain already has two stores in the city and another one in Lévis.

General Dynamics, an ammunition manufacturer in Repentigny, will receive more than $1B, including $642M for the construction of a projectile plant and $355.7M for a nitrocellulose plant, from the Government of Canada

The pediatric unit and the Centre naissance-famille at the Hôtel-Dieu d'Arthabaska in Victoriaville inaugurated their new premises. The upgrades were completed thanks to a $5.65M investment.

The provincial government will make a multi-million dollar investment in the construction of 13 buildings that will provide 2,429 affordable housing units in Montréal

McGill University in Montréal will receive more than $143M from the provincial government to redevelop part of the former Royal Victoria Hospital site, which the university owns

The Place des Arts, a cultural and arts complex in downtown Montréal, will receive $53M from the provincial government for renovations

exo, a public transit company with trains, buses and paratransit in Montréal's northern and southern suburbs, will receive more than $45M from the provincial government to acquire new locomotives

The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) will receive an initial amount of $70M from the provincial government for the blue line extension of its metro between the Saint-Michel and Anjou stations

Logan Energy Corp. is in the process of drilling new wells and completing recently drilled wells at both its Pouce Coupe and Simonette plays. Two additional wells and the construction of an oil well battery in South Simonette are planned for this summer.

The Town of Banff has begun construction of a $41.5M affordable housing project. The project will create 90 new homes, a mix of for-purchase and rental units. Funding for the project is provided by various sources including the federal and provincial governments.

Chocolats Favoris, a Quebec-based chocolate company, is opening a new location in Kelowna.

Sunflower Ukrainian Café, a Summerland based café, is opening a new location on Main Street in Penticton in April 2026.

Archr, a Langley-based café, is opening a new location at the Mercato Plaza in Port Coquitlam by the end of 2026.

TM Wander, a new Asian food hall, is opening at Tsawwassen Mills in Delta. The food hall will feature at least 14 vendors and is expected to open in April.

Ayo Eat, an Indonesian restaurant in Victoria, is closing at the end of March.

The British Columbia Ministry of Health has announced that the $9M Port Coquitlam Urgent and Primary Care Centre will open on March 26. The project will be staffed by 20 full-time equivalent clinical workers, with plans to expand to more than 25 clinical staff and 10 administrative employees. The was funded by the province, Fraser Health and the Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation.

The Government of Canada has provided a $32M contract to MDA Space through the Defence Investment Agency. MDA Space, a Richmond-based company, will deliver ground-based optical capability for the Surveillance of Space 2 project. The project is expected to create nearly 80 jobs each year. By 2028, the project will launch telescope sites in Alberta, Manitoba and New Brunswick.

HIVE Digital Technologies LTD, a bitcoin miner, has launched a new five-megawatt colocation data centre in BC, through its subsidiary BUZZ High Performance Computing. This opening is part of an expansion to enhance its Canadian AI infrastructure capacity.

LittleFoot Shoe Co. has opened in Salmon Arm.

Kawartha Dairy, an Ontario-based dairy company, is opening a new store on Beaver Lake Drive in Kelowna.

A new Salvation Army Thrift Store opened on Beacon Avenue in Sidney on March 19.

The Government of British Columbia is providing almost $2M to Maple Ridge-based Jewel Welding Fabrication and Coatings through the BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund. The funds support Jewel to increase its production capacity of hydroelectric and water-service piping, creating up to 45 new jobs. Twelve of those jobs are expected in the short term and up to 33 more within the next four years.

The Government of Canada has announced it will provide $2.5M for a subsidized housing project on Babich Street near downtown Abbotsford. The project will provide 14 new affordable homes. The units are expected to open later in 2026.

Qualex-Landmark has begun construction on a new rental housing tower on the corner of Kingsway and Fraser Street in Vancouver’s Mount Pleasant area. The project will have 200 rental homes and over 6K sq. ft. of retail space. Completion of the project is expected to take several years.

Construction has begun on a project to extend the lifespan of BC Ferries’ terminal at Descanso Bay on Gabriola Island. Work includes berth life extension projects and the replacement of the apron structure. The enhancements will also support the operation of the new Island Class vessels scheduled to arrive in 2027. The work is expected to complete at the end of May 2026.

Saanich council has voted to approve a six-storey condo on the corner of McKenzie Avenue and Saanich Road. The proposed project would have 60 units and would replace three single-family homes on the land.

Thompson General Hospital’s first institutional safety officers began work this month. The Government of Manitoba has hired five full-time officers and is currently training six more, including part-time and casual workers.

The Government of Manitoba is compiling an online registry of certified tradespeople that is expected to launch by the end of June. Individuals and employers will be able to use the Apprenticeship Manitoba website to verify that a tradesperson has a Red Seal or other certification.

Workers at New Directions have ratified a new three-year collective agreement that includes annual wage increases of 1.25%, lump sum payments, and improvements to vacation allowances. The bargaining unit includes community resource workers and direct support workers serving clients in Winnipeg and the RM of Springfield.

Construction has begun on a $91M, 260-unit apartment building in Winnipeg’s Naawi-Oodena development. The complex, Endayaan Omaa, is the first residential project to be built at the former Kapyong Barracks, now an Indigenous economic development zone led by Treaty One Nations. The housing project is expected to be complete in 2028.

ADAMA Canada is funding 22 community projects across Canada through its Stomping Grounds initiative, with 13 projects located in Saskatchewan. The projects will mostly focus on building and upgrading local facilities, with each project expected to receive up to $10,000.

The Government of Saskatchewan has recently announced its 2026-27 budget, which will be one of the largest capital budgets in Saskatchewan’s history, with about $4.3B invested in infrastructure. The budget will also support other areas related to boosting the economy, workforce development, health care, community safety, and education among many others.

The Government of Saskatchewan’s 2026-27 budget is allocating nearly $125M to support workforce development. The budget will help fund programs related to skills training, pre-employment services, and workforce transitions. The funding will also go towards adding 300 apprenticeship training spots for skilled trades people, bringing the total number of seats to 5,300.

Selkirk Copper Mines is planning to restart its copper-gold-silver mine in the Yukon, targeting production by mid-2028. The company, aiming to outline a 12-15 year mine life, will need to update its technical work, refreshed permits, and a revised operating strategy.

Unionized workers at the Hay River Health and Social Services Authority have voted against becoming GNWT employees by the end of March 2027. The proposal, discussed in February and outlined in a memorandum of understanding, was rejected ahead of the new collective bargaining. The union plans to meet with the employer to discuss other means of migrating to the GNWT.

The City of Yellowknife has approved an engineering agreement with the federal government to improve water and sewer service at the city’s airport. The Department of National Defence will be funding the scoping work needed, which is expected to cost about $15M. Construction will follow once engineering work is completed.

The Yukon Employees' Union has been placed under administration by its parent union, with an appointed administrator to address underlying issues. The union, representing over 5,000 public sector workers in the territory, will remain under administration for up to a year while continuing operations. An audit of the union will be completed during this period.

The federal government is providing nearly $1.8M over three years to Ampere’s Northern Horizons program to train up to 1,200 Indigenous and northern women in digital skills and entrepreneurship. The program is expected to create 30 new businesses, with 80% of participants being Indigenous.

The Downtown Windsor Farmers’ Market opened and will run every Saturday until the end of October

Pixus Technologies Inc., a provider of embedded computing and enclosure solutions, has relocated to a new 37,000‑sq.‑ft. facility in Kitchener, tripling production lines for volume manufacturing and adding new prototyping, machining and testing capabilities

Spa-Dent Inc., a manufacturer of oral and personal care products in Cambridge, is investing $2.3M, supported by the provincial government, to lease additional manufacturing space and add new production lines, creating 20 new jobs and protecting 30 existing positions

Triumph Group of Companies is investing $5.15M, supported by the provincial government, to renovate its 100,000‑sq.‑ft. facility in Midland, Simcoe County, launch two new products, and install automation equipment, creating 36 new jobs and retaining 5 positions

Evergreen is undertaking a $15.6M revitalization of its Toronto Brick Works site, supported by federal, provincial, and municipal governments, the Ontario Trillium Foundation, and private donors, upgrading five key areas and set for completion this summer

Newton Group Ltd., a manufacturer of pre‑engineered modular structures, is investing $17.6M, supported by the provincial government, to build a 16,000‑sq.‑ft. facility in Guelph and install automated rebar and pre‑cast systems, creating 12 jobs and retaining 85

Mars Canada Inc. has invested $180M to modernize manufacturing and workplace operations across its four Ontario facilities, including upgraded packing lines, enhanced safety systems, and major sustainability improvements at sites in Bolton, Newmarket, and Guelph

IMT Partnership, a precision metal components manufacturer in Ingersoll, will receive up to $305.4M from the federal government to build a new facility producing 155mm shell components, creating 75 skilled jobs and up to 400 jobs at full production

The ministère de l’Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs will close its local office in Causapscal in February 2027

The ministère de l’Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs will close its local offices in Chandler in July 2026 and in Sainte-Anne-des-Monts

N.B. farmers are worried that the province plans to cancel provincial field veterinary services in three years time. Cattle farmers say that the provincial vet was the only resource that provides veterinary care to cows.

New Brunswick's plan to charge road tolls near the Amherst-Aulac border by 2028 is not sitting well with students, truckers and other regular drivers. About 2,500 commercial trucks cross the border everyday and the toll is estimated to cost $4 a trip.

The N.B. government has increased funding for provincial tourism, but 10 underutilized historic and tourism sites have had their funding cut and will close. The impacted sites are largely in rural areas and are sites with less than 5,000 annual visitors.

Ontario-based NordSpace, the company behind the spaceport in St. Lawrence, has been conditionally approved to receive $8.3M in federal funding aimed at developing the country’s space launch capability. NordSpace attempted a number of commercial space launches from the Burin Peninsula during the summer of 2025.

The Ville de Sainte-Julie is investing $6.8M in repairing chemin du Fer-à-Cheval and de la rue Principale. The provincial government is giving a grant of nearly $3.5M for the project.

Kitimat council has approved a one-year pilot program to temporarily fill vacant downtown storefronts. This program would allow small businesses to test operating out of commercial space by connecting owners with vacant storefronts. The project is expected to cost between $10K and $15K and will be funded through the District of Kitimat’s operational budget.

The City of Vernon has announced the launch of its new $75K Community Event Partnership Grant on April 1. The grant intake will be open until April 30 and provides support to community groups planning to host events in the city.

The Forest Restaurant & Cocktail Bar has opened on Winnipeg Street in Penticton.

Davie Social, a new Mexican Canadian fusion restaurant, has opened at Davie Village in Vancouver.

Straight Outta Brooklyn, a pizza restaurant, is opening a new location on St. John Street in Port Moody.

Trees Organic Coffee has closed its location on Davie Street in Vancouver.

MeeT in Yaletown, a plant-based restaurant, is closing its Mainland Street location on March 28.

Smachno-Go, a Ukrainian restaurant, has opened on Admirals Road in Victoria.

The Vancouver Park Board has cut lifeguard staffing at Spanish West, Spanish East, Sunset Beach, Third Beach and Trout Lake. These changes are not expected to result in layoffs, as lifeguard staff will be moved to other beaches and pools where demand is higher, although auxiliary summer staff will be reduced. The park board says it had to eliminate $11M worth of costs from its budget.

The City of Port Coquitlam council has approved changes to modernize film production permitting. The changes will raise parking fees due to filming and staff will begin working on a new draft filming policy to balance the needs of residents, businesses and the industry.

Five Star Whale Watching, a Victoria whale watching company, has announced that it will be suspending its operations. A reason for the shutdown was not announced.

Tsq̓éscen̓ First Nation has announced plans to build the Little Knowledge Keepers Headstart Centre in 100 Mile House. Construction is expected to begin in mid-April and should complete before September 2026. The new centre will hire 13 staff to provide childcare.

Metchosin Wellness Collective has opened on Happy Valley Road in downtown Metchosin.

The Government of Canada has announced $2M in additional funding for organizations that support gender-based violence prevention projects across the country. This funding will support five projects in British Columbia, three in Vancouver and two in Victoria.

Moment Energy, a Vancouver-based battery business, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Simon Fraser University to support the university’s data centre needs and sustainability goals. The organizations will collaborate on the development of clean-energy infrastructure and student workforce development.

The Government of Canada has announced $6M in additional funding for the Indigenous Tourism Fund’s Signature Indigenous Tourism Experiences Stream. A portion of these funds will support the Spo7ez Cultural Centre and Community Society and the Tla-o-qui-aht Development Corporation in British Columbia. These funds will be used for to expand a cultural centre and resort infrastructure.

Arpa Investments has begun construction on a new BC Builds attainable housing project on Tranquille Road in Kamloops. The property will be leased to the Kamloops Community Land Trust Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides local attainable housing. The project is expected to cost $28.6M and open in fall 2027.

The City Park revitalization project in Kelowna has reached phase 3 following significant progress since the work began in fall 2025. The project is expected to cost a total of $4.2M. Phases 4 and 5 of the project are expected to begin in fall 2026, with the entire project set to finish by summer 2027.

The Fort Garry Hotel, located in downtown Winnipeg, is opening a higher-end collection of guest rooms beginning in April. The hotel recently spent $1M renovating the Vice Regal Floor, which includes 12 guest rooms, three suites, and an executive lounge.

Brandon City Council is planning a $6M outdoor aquatics facility that would include two pools and at least one waterslide. Council is considering taking out a loan for the project, which is targeted for completion in 2028.

Winnipeg’s Fairmont hotel will be closing to guests for extensive renovations this summer, reopening in the spring of 2027. Hotel owner James Richardson & Sons Ltd. is updating its pool, restaurant, event spaces, and all 340 of its guest rooms.

Scaddabush Italian Kitchen and Bar will open a location in the Roundhouse Centre in Windsor this spring, creating more than 100 jobs

Allen Hastings Ltd. has been awarded a $9.64M contract by the Town of South Bruce Peninsula to build the new Wiarton Town Hall, with G.M. Diemert Architect Inc. overseeing the design. Construction is underway, and completion is expected in 2027.

EnerQuest Technologies Solutions Inc. is investing $15.8M, supported by the provincial government, to expand its manufacturing facility in Harrow, Essex County and reshore switchgear production, creating 125 new jobs and protecting 154 existing positions

DOMM Construction Ltd. has been awarded a $7.5M contract by Grey County to build a new transportation services depot in the community of Ceylon, with construction set to begin this spring and finish before the start of the 2027 winter season 

The Centre intégré de santé et des services sociaux des Laurentides started construction on the Campus Santé Mont-Tremblant. The project of more than $75M will include a super-clinic, pharmacy and an imaging centre, among other things.

Developer Campus Habitation launched its Morgan project, which offers units that are suitable for foreign workers, in Mont‑Tremblant and Sainte‑Agathe‑des‑Monts

The Marché Olymel butcher shop in Saint‑Hyacinthe will close on October 2. The company plans to reassign most of the 11 affected employees to other sites.

McDonald’s, a fast-food chain, is looking to hire 2,000 people in its various establishments across the province

General contractor J2B Construction will soon begin construction on 40 units in Saguenay in addition to two other residential projects that are currently underway

Dynacare, a company that provides traditional and genetic diagnostic services, invested $5M in consolidating its diagnostic facilities in Laval. Around 160 employees work there.

The N.B. government is projecting an almost $1.4B deficit in its 2026-27 budget. To combat debt the N.B. government will cut about 1,400 civil service positions (at a savings of about $100M) over three years, add a toll booth and close some parks.

Construction of the Atlantic Science Enterprise Centre in Moncton is underway and expected to be completed in 2032, at a cost of $600M. Work began in 2023 and will require 200 workers to complete. Once operational, the facility will employ 700 people.

The Government of Canada has announced a $1M boost to the planned Mi’kmawey Debert Cultural Centre, building on last year’s $9M investment. The Centre will offer educational workshops, language and storytelling sessions, and celebrate Mi'kmaw history. The $49M project will go to tender this spring, begin construction this summer and open by November 2028.

P.E.I.’s Health Minister has announced that the province will add 200 private long-term care beds, at a cost of about $100M. The beds are expected to be ready in the next 18 to 24 months.

The NWT’s Diavik diamond mine has announced that their last day of ore production will be on March 24. Decommissioning and active closure activities will take place between 2026 to 2029, after which post-closure monitoring will continue until 2040.

The Yukon government’s 2026 budget will include increased funding for policing resources and infrastructure improvements to enhance public safety. The budget will include over $3M for 10 RCMP positions in Whitehorse, $1M for operations and equipment, over $3M for infrastructure renovations, and $200K to support Yukon First Nations with community safety planning.

Standard Uranium Ltd. has started drilling at its Rocas Uranium Project in the Southeast Athabasca Basin. The program, which may last about five weeks, will target shallow high-grade uranium mineralization across six to eight holes.

Construction planning is underway for new RCMP detachment building in La Ronge. Although design work is still ongoing, the building will feature a dedicated space for Victim Services and will incorporate net-zero-carbon standards. The final project cost has not been determined.

BASF Agricultural Solutions is allocating $27M to its Canola Breeding Centre of Innovation near Saskatoon to expand the canola breeding program. The expansion aims to accelerate hybrid development by integrating advanced automation systems and adding a new research-grade glasshouse. Construction is slated to start this spring.

A new child-care centre run by the Métis Nation–Saskatchewan is nearing completion. The Saskatoon-based centre is expected to open in late spring and will accommodate up to 90 children. A similar child-care centre is also under construction in Prince Albert, with another planned for Regina.

A new joint restaurant housing IHOP and Applebee’s has recently opened in Regina on March 17. The first 400 guests were offered free pancakes for a year.

The Government of Saskatchewan is partnering with SaskTel to upgrade internet routers in 245 rural library communities to improve network security, Wi-Fi speed, and reliability. The nearly $500K in funding will support the continued delivery of CommunityNet (CNET) services, including free Wi-Fi. All equipment is scheduled to be installed by July 31.

The Government of Saskatchewan has provided $100K to the University of Saskatchewan College of Law’s Rural and Regional Externship program. The program offers law students practical learning opportunities with Legal Aid and Public Prosecutions offices in rural areas. Students will gain hands-on experience working on real legal cases with mentors.

Activate, a Winnipeg-based live action gaming company, is continuing its global expansion with new locations opening in Norway, Sweden, and Finland. The company currently operates more than 70 locations worldwide and says it plans to open 30 more in 2026.

Boundary Trails Health Centre, located in Winkler, is expanding its cardiac services. A private donation of $750,000 helped fund the facility’s new echocardiography suite, which will allow southern Manitoba residents to receive heart testing locally instead of travelling to Winnipeg.

Siya Forestry, the forestry branch of the Osoyoos Indian Band (OIB) in B.C., has partnered with Interfor to support long-term stewardship and responsible planning in OIB’s traditional territory. Under the partnership, Siya staff will work with Interfor’s Planning and Operations teams to review harvest areas, assess natural features and identify culturally important areas.

The Government of British Columbia and the Columbia Basin Trust have partnered to provide $3M to 23 Columbia Basin organizations to support wildfire reduction projects. The funding comes from B.C.’s Community Resiliency Investment Program. The projects will use FireSmart principles to reduce risks and strengthen local resilience.

Highwood Asset Management Ltd. is planning to drill 4 to7 wells in its Belly River play near Rimbey during the remainder of 2026, with the next wells currently planned for the summer.

The Government of Canada announced an additional $6M investment for the Indigenous Tourism Fund’s Signature Indigenous Tourism Experiences Stream. The new funding will support various projects including Enoch Cree Nation’s new River Cree Thermal Spa in Alberta, slated to be completed in 2028. These projects aim to support the federal government’s commitment to building a strong Canadian economy in partnership with Indigenous Peoples.

Reaction Dynamics, a company that specializes in hybrid rocket design in Longueuil, is receiving $8.3M from the Government of Canada in the first phase of the Launch the North initiative to advance its orbital launch system. The first launch is scheduled for 2028.

The Ville de Châteauguay is investing more than $6M in building a footbridge thanks to $1.1M in funding from the provincial government. Construction will be carried out by Constructions BSL, a contractor based in Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures.

Café Lokal has opened a new location called Lokal Sekondo on West 4th Avenue in Vancouver.

Taikoo Yummy Food, a Richmond food court stall, is shutting down its Pacific Plaza location on April 28. The closure is due to the owners retiring.

Tri-Cities Foundry, a provider of mental health services for youth, has opened in Port Coquitlam. The facility received funding from the Government of British Columbia. It will be operated by SHARE Family & Community Services Society.

The Government of British Columbia has announced that a new supportive housing building is opening in Duncan. The building has 48 homes that will be open to residents starting the week of March 23. The project received about $25M from the provincial government and around $2.4M from the Government of Canada. The Building BC: Supportive Housing Fund will provide $1.5M in annual operating funds.

Loblaws has announced that it will be opening a new 22K sq. ft. City Market location in Vancouver’s South Granville neighbourhood. An opening date has yet to be announced.

Campbell River city council has approved $5.78M to Windley Contracting for the Erickson Road Renewal project. This project will restore aging watermain and sewer infrastructure. Construction is expected to start in May and will finish later in 2026.

Pho Le, a Vietnamese restaurant, has opened a new location in Toronto’s Baldwin Village neighbourhood

Eighteen organizations across Canada are receiving nearly $2M from the federal government to support initiatives that engage men and boys in preventing gender‑based violence, including training programs in skilled‑trades workplaces

The provincial government will end funding for seven supervised consumption and treatment sites across Ontario within the next three months

Next Plumbing and Hydronics Supply Inc. has opened a new branch in Waterloo

Farm Boy is opening a new store in Collingwood in March

The Centre à Nous community centre in Repentigny was officially inaugurated. The $50M building is home to 30 organizations, including the Lanaudière local community service centre.

Developer Douville, Moffet et Associés started construction on Idola, a residential and commercial tower with 276 units in Québec. The property will include a Saint-Hubert restaurant. The $75M project should be delivered in the spring of 2028.

WB Games Montréal, a video game development company, cut jobs in Montréal

Additional internationally trained family doctors are preparing to join N.B. health-care system. The candidates are going through the Practice Ready Assessment New Brunswick program, which assesses and transitions physicians to work in the province.

Fredericton’s Research and Productivity Council has had a breakthrough in its oyster research and in how the MSX disease is built. Understanding its DNA will help to develop oysters that are resistant to the MSX parasite, which has negatively impacted the industry.

The Hammonds Plains to Highway 101 connector project is currently underway, following the March 16 release of a request for proposals for engineering services required to prepare for the environmental assessment. The new 5 km strategic link will connect Hammonds Plains Road, near Sandy Lake, with Exit 2 on Highway 101.

The Government of Canada has announced $3.25 million for three Dartmouth‑based companies—MilAero Electronics Atlantic Inc., GSTS, and Survival Systems Ltd.—to help strengthen Nova Scotia’s aerospace and defence sector.The funding will help purchase new equipment, develop/test new technology, implement specialized software, and expand both facilities and staffing.

The Government of Canada has announced a $200‑million, 10‑year investment in a multi‑user spaceport near Canso, operated by Maritime Launch Services, which will be used to launch satellite‑carrying rockets into orbit. The site will support the operational needs of the Canadian Armed Forces and the Department of National Defence.

Restaurants Canada says that the federal change to allow rural businesses to employ more temporary foreign workers will help P.E.I. restaurants to stay open. Rural areas have found it particularly hard to find labour and this will help operators fill critical roles.

Pan American Energy Corp. has begun diamond drilling at its Tharsis Project in the NWT, marking a key transition from surface exploration. The winter 2026 program plans for about 1,500 metres of drilling to test the critical mineral potential of the project at depth. Additional updates and drilling progress will be provided when available.

The NWT government has created a new associate deputy minister role in the Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment to focus on economic strategy and policy. The new position will help coordinate economic policy across departments and lead development on a long-term territorial economic strategy.

The federal government is allocating $14.3M to support over two dozen Yukon organizations and First Nations with arts, culture, and language programming. Most of the funding will go towards language initiatives, with over $9M for Indigenous language revitalization and just under $3M for French language programming.

Upcycle Minerals Inc. has completed an exploration dill program at its Whiteshore Lake Alkali property in West-Central Saskatchewan, which included 50 holes to assess sodium sulfate mineralization for a compliant mineral resource estimate. The program was part of the pre-construction activities needed for Upcycle to develop a new Potassium Sulfate production facility.