Labour Market News

The Municipalité de Saint-Ubalde is investing $15.5M in rehabilitating its municipal infrastructure with support from the Government of Quebec. The project, entrusted to Construction et Pavage Portneuf, will be completed in the fall of 2027.

The Ville de Drummondville is spending $17.3M on improving its road infrastructure. Among others, the roads near two elementary schools will be redeveloped to improve safety.

Lumi-O InnovaPlas, a company that manufactures and distributes pool accessories, is investing $2.7M in automating its plant in Drummondville. The Government of Quebec is supporting the initiative with a $2.16M loan.

Récupération Centre-du-Québec, a non-profit organization specializing in recovering residual materials, is investing $2.8M in acquiring an optical sorter. The Government of Quebec is contributing a loan of over $2.1M.

Mercier Wood Flooring, a hardwood flooring manufacturer, is investing $4.5M in an automation project at its plant in Drummondville. The Government of Quebec is supporting this project with a $2.7M loan.

The Ville de Gatineau is investing $7.8M in replacing all street lighting with LED street lights. This initiative will allow for long-term savings.

Cenovus Energy Inc. is ramping up its Christina Lake North expansion project in the second half of 2026, accelerating its 40-well redevelopment program.

AVAX One Technology Ltd. has contracted with ASCENT Consulting Ltd. to provide engineering and design services for a 10MW natural gas-fired behind-the-meter facility in Alberta to support critical AI and high-performance computing.

Happy Belly Food Group Inc. has secured a real-estate location for its Heal Wellness restaurant brand in Sylvan Lake. The location will be owned and operated by an existing franchisee as they become a multi-unit franchisee.

Maison de Soma, a business that promotes the concept of farm-to-table tastings and dining, has closed

The Ville de Montréal is investing over $25M in improving and rehabilitating numerous outdoor and sports infrastructures in parks and buildings in the Côte-des-Neiges-Notre–Dame-de-Grâce borough

The Caisse Desjardins de Jonquière started a project to rehabilitate its facilities in Saguenay. The project is being carried out by Construction PMB, a general contractor, and it will involve over eight employees. The work will be completed in December 2026.

La Mano, a restaurant offering hand made Italian pasta, has opened in North Vancouver's Lonsdale Quay.

A new mixed use building project in Vancouver's False Creek Flats has opened. The two buildings feature office space, residential rental units and light industrial spaces.

The City of Kelowna has approved a new housing project by Khela Orchards that will house up to 105 temporary farm workers at the site. The project will feature 15 housing trailers with kitchen, laundry and washroom facilities. The project is still awaiting full approval from the Agricultural Lands Commission.

Thompson Rivers University is adding an additional four permanent faculty members to their Centre of Excellence for Teaching and Learning (CELT). The positions will help to ensure ethical AI usage at the university and support course development.

Blue Star Gold has launched its Phase 1 exploration program in Nunavut’s High Lake Belt, focused on ground based electromagnetic surveys to advance critical mineral-rich volcanogenic massive sulphide targets. Results will guide Phase 2 drilling, which will mainly focus on prioritizing critical minerals and gold discoveries for drill testing.

ATHA Energy has mobilized for its 2026 exploration program at the Angilak Uranium Project in Nunavut. The program will be the largest to date, featuring roughly 20,000 metres of diamond drilling running from May through September, and an aerial geophysics survey starting in June.

The Yukon government is resuming construction at the Whistle Bend subdivision in Whitehorse. Work over the summer and fall construction season include landscaping, repairing roads, installing utility infrastructure, and preparing sites for future development.

The City of Weyburn has awarded A & B Concrete Ltd. with a $427K water infrastructure replacement contract. Work includes replacing the Railway Ave watermain, along with the valves and hydrants within the area.

The Government of Saskatchewan has increased funding by $534K for the Trades and Skills Centres in Regina and Saskatoon, to a total of $3.5M. The additional funding supports three new training programs focused on providing hands-on training experiences in entry‑level trades.

The Government of Saskatchewan and the Pharmacy Association of Saskatchewan have signed a new three‑year Pharmacy Proprietor Agreement, effective May 1. The agreement provides a $13.8M funding increase to support pharmacy sustainability, expand pharmacists’ scope of practice, and modernize services, with phased implementation over three years.

The Governments of Saskatchewan and Canada are providing over $1.2M to Hope’s Home to support 20 children with complex medical needs and their families through inclusive childcare. Delivered under the Canada‑wide Early Learning and Child Care agreement, the funding complements existing provincial support and helps ensure children in regulated care remain eligible for $10‑a‑day care.

The Government of Saskatchewan is allocating $1.4M over four years to support second‑stage housing and counselling services for women and children leaving violence and abuse. The funding will go towards providing safe, longer‑term housing with supports such as counselling, education, and employment connections in Regina, Saskatoon, Melfort, La Ronge, and Prince Albert.

Spartan Delta Corp. is increasing its 2026 capital program to $475 – $525 M (previously $410 – $470M) bringing 40 wells on-stream (previously 38 wells), due to the rapid increase in crude oil prices.

Greenfire Resources Ltd. has scheduled a major turnaround during May 2026 at its Expansion Asset south of Fort McMurray.

FLINT Corp. has secured additional new contract awards and renewals that are estimated to generate approximately $319M of work across FLINT’s service offerings.

Flair Airline announced the return of direct flights from Calgary and Edmonton to Cancun, Mexico starting in December for the winter travel season.

Ontario Power Generation Inc. is hosting career and trades events across Ontario this month

Budapest Bakeshop Corporation will open a new location in downtown Collingwood this summer

One Urban Developments Inc. has begun construction on a nine-storey mixed use rental complex in Barrie, containing 262 units including 39 affordable homes, with occupancy expected in the winter

Lennox & Addington Interval House has received $200K from the provincial government to launch Safe Trails, a trauma‑informed adventure‑therapy program for rural youth across Lennox & Addington County

Sanofi, a global biopharmaceutical company, is investing $294M to expand its Global Artificial Intelligence Centre of Excellence in downtown Toronto, supported by the provincial government, creating 50 new high‑skilled jobs by 2028

The Cégep de La Pocatière has awarded the contract to renovate its pool to Construction Citadelle, a contractor from Québec. The project, valued at $14.8M, is receiving $8.9M in funding from the Government of Quebec. Construction is scheduled to take place from June 2026 until the spring of 2028.

The Société immobilière communautaire de Beauce, an affordable housing developer, started construction on 41 housing units in Saint-Georges. The units will be delivered in the spring of 2027. The provincial and municipal levels of government are funding the $14.6M project.

Laccro, a microbrewery, bar and restaurant, opened in Saint-Césaire. Multiple jobs have been created in the restaurant industry.

Fiasco Bros. Recording Studios, located in New Westminster, will be closing after 48 years of operation.

The Regional District of the North Okanagan will be conducting erosion control work along the Okanagan Rail Trail near Vernon. Erosion prevention work will occur along 1km of the trail and will be ongoing from mid May until June.

The Town of Osoyoos is undertaking plans to expand the Lakeview Cemetery. Upgrades will include the addition of a new columbarium as well as providing an additional $5,000 annually for the cemetery.

The City of Vancouver is planning to open the Kitsilano pool for the summer season around mid-June.

Telus Living has opened a 195-unit rental housing building in downtown Nanaimo. Residents can apply to the building with leases starting May 1. The project was supported by a $2.5M property tax exemption from the City of Nanaimo.

The Government of Canada has announced $1.5B in support for industries impacted by tariffs. This includes $1B for the creation of a Business Development Bank of Canada program to support the country’s economic resilience as well as $500M through the Regional Tariff Response Initiative to help finance small and medium sized enterprises.

Cascadia Minerals has begun its 2026 exploration program at the Carmacks copper gold project in central Yukon. The program includes up to 15,000 metres of diamond drilling—the largest at the site since 2007—along with testing of three new targets and initiating metallurgical and engineering studies to support potential prefeasibility work.

Good Earth Coffeehouse is opening a new location at the Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon, offering round-the-clock service to hospital staff, patients, and visitors. The café will serve ethically sourced coffee and freshly prepared food, such as baked goods and sandwiches.

Inspiration Mining Corp. has begun diamond drilling at its Rottenstone North gold copper project in Northern Saskatchewan. The program will target VMS-style copper-zinc-lead-silver-gold mineralization based on geophysical and structural data near the recent discoveries by Ramp Metals at the adjoining Rottenstone SW Property.

The University of Saskatchewan has opened its newly renovated $24M dentistry clinic on May 1, featuring state-of-the-art equipment in advanced simulation, digital imaging, and modern treatment technology. The upgraded facility is expected to enhance both student training and patient experience, while allowing the clinic to increase its capacity by up to 20% annually.

Construction has begun on Bell Canada’s $1.7B AI data centre near Regina. The 300 megawatt facility is expected to generate up to $12B in long term economic value, with the first phase scheduled to come online in the first half of 2027.

The provincial government is moving forward with Manitoba Hydro’s proposed dual-fuel combustion turbine facility in Brandon, referring the project to the Public Utilities Board for review. The $3B project would add 750 megawatts of energy to be accessed during peak usage times.

The Westman Agricultural Diversification Organization, located near Melita, expects a busy crop research season this year. The research farm has more than 2,600 test plots planned for 2026, the most it has ever planted. It also has new research projects planned with the University of Manitoba.

Construction is underway on a rental housing project at Southport Aerospace Centre, near Portage la Prairie. Southport’s property management company is planning about 42 duplex-style units over the course of six to eight years.

Calgary-based Guardian Exploration Inc. has received a Class 3 Quartz Exploration Permit from the Department of Energy, Mines and Resources, Government of Yukon, for its Mount Cameron Project, a polymetallic silver-lead-zinc property located in central Yukon. The 5-year term of the Class 3 Permit allows for exploration focusing on delineation of the resource deposits.

The Government of Alberta announced its preparation for the 2026 wildfire season with more than 550 seasonal firefighters hired and more available through contracts and agreements should they be required. The crews are trained and prepared for both quick response and long-term firefighting with prepared equipment in place.

L’Usine, a restaurant in Saint-Jérôme, closed on May 2

The City of Kelowna is launching its summer road renewal program, which will include repaving of 12 roads in the city. The $5.2M pavement management program will run throughout the summer with construction ending in the fall.

The Vernon Hospital Foundation is providing $500,000 in funding for the development of Foundry North Okanagan, a new mental health centre for youth aged 12 to 24. Construction on the $8.5M facility is expected to begin soon with completion slated for summer 2027.

The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) has hired an additional 250 firefighters for the 2026 summer season. These new additions add to the existing 700 year-round firefighters on staff. Combined, BCWS will have over 2,000 personnel over the wildfire season.

The City of Prince Rupert has reported that construction is ongoing on its wastewater pilot project at Moresby Pond Trail. The project looks to use a nature-based approach to wastewater treatment. According to the city, the approach is a lower-cost alternative to traditional infrastructure and requires less staffing.

The Town of LaSalle will host its 2026 Night Markets on the last Sunday of each month, featuring over 80 vendors from May to August at the LaSalle Civic Centre, with a final market at the end of September at LaSalle Landing

The Maison Gisèle-Faubert, a palliative care centre, is currently under construction in Mercier. The $6M project is funded by the foundation of the same name.

Newcomers are at the forefront of revitalization efforts in downtown Brandon, with 70-75% of businesses in the city centre owned by immigrants. Examples include the Red Cat Dessert & Teahouse and Jaysh Barbershop, which opened in early 2026 and late 2025.

Career Fair Canada is hosting the Toronto Immigration Fair at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on June 10

Seneca College will host a career fair at its Newnham Campus in Toronto on June 2

Canada Job Expo will host a job fair at the North York Memorial Hall on June 17

St. Lawrence College is laying off 28 faculty members at its Kingston, Brockville, and Cornwall campuses

Habitat for Humanity Hamilton has begun construction on a new 10‑unit, $4.5M affordable rental development in Stoney Creek, supported by the City of Hamilton and private donations, and the project is expected to be completed in two years

First Nations Technical Institute is receiving $4.4M from the provincial government to rebuild its Aviation Training Centre in Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, east of Belleville, supporting Phase 2 work on a hangar and expanding training capacity for students

The Art Gallery of Ontario is receiving $35M from the provincial government over two years to support the Dani Reiss Modern and Contemporary Gallery 40,000‑sq.-ft. expansion in Toronto, adding over 13 new galleries, with completion expected by fall 2027

The Ville de Québec will spend $323.4M on improving municipal and mobility infrastructure in 2026. Construction on the tramway project will account for $128M, and the remainder will be used to rehabilitate water and traffic infrastructure.

The Government of Quebec is investing $24.4M in constructing a permanent modular building at the Établissement de détention de Sherbrooke. The project is expected to be completed by late summer.

La Légumerie Groupe Dionne, a vegetable processing plant in Cookshire-Eaton, will build a new $5M plant. As a result, the company will add 5 employees to its existing team of 25 staff.

The Colabor Group, a food products distributor, laid off 72 employees at three of its facilities in April

Phony, a new television series for Hulu, is undertaking filming across Metro Vancouver. Filming began in March and is expected to last until May 22.

A new 60-unit housing facility has opened in Surrey. Bentley Place, which will be operated by the Phoenix Society, features on site staffing, kitchen facilities and will offer skills and employment training programs. The Government of B.C. provided $18.5M for the project along with $2.4M in annual operating funding.

Kelowna's Lakeshore Road will be upgraded, with the project featuring new water management infrastructure, added bike lanes and new landscaping. The project is expected to be ongoing for the next month.

BC Hydro is expecting to open three new boat launches on the Site C reservoir early in summer 2026. The boat launches include amenities for day-use and recreational purposes.

The Government of British Columbia and seven Treaty 8 First Nations have signed restoration agreements that will provide $283M to support project that provide local economic opportunities and enhance ecosystems. Projects include supporting at-risk species, post-disaster clean-up work, recovery of sensitive sites and developing cultural burn plans.

As part of the Government of British Columbia’s $5M playground initiative, Lakeview Elementary in Quesnel, Sun Peaks Elementary in Sun Peaks and Mountview Elementary in Williams Lake are slated to receive funding to improve their playground infrastructure. The initiative was announced as part of the 2026 budget and includes $200K for each school.

The Government of British Columbia has announced nearly $2M for three Vancouver Island climate change mitigation projects as part of the larger Disaster Resilience and Innovation Funding program. These funds support projects from the Town of Qualicum Beach, Uchucklesaht Tribe Government and the Halalt First Nation.

The Other Guise, a Victoria theatre company, has listed its downtown venue called The Scene for sale after an initial investor backed out of funding. The company hopes that another investor will provide funds to support the company.

The Alberni Pacific Railway is extending its heritage train line on Vancouver Island from the Port Alberni Train Station to the Best Western Plus Barclay Hotel. Passengers will now have direct rail access to the hotel, increasing the accessibility of regional tourism activities.

Esquimalt Nation has opened the $7.5M Esquimalt Nation Health Centre. The project received funding from the First Nations Health Authority and took eight years to be developed. The health centre will provide care for community members and cultural wellness programs.

The Government of British Columbia is providing $900K through the B.C. Manufacturing Jobs Fund to help Niik Steel in Nanaimo grow its business and navigate U.S. tariffs. The funding will allow the company to create a new 750 sq. m. building to triple its production of steel and create 26 new jobs.

The Government of British Columbia has announced through Budget 2026 that it will provide 25 school communities with $200K towards new playgrounds. The funds allow local organizations to focus spending on other pressing priorities.

Joseph Burr Tyrrell Elementary in Fort Smith will be discontinuing French Immersion programming for the 2026–27 school year due to funding cuts and staffing losses. The school cited the reduction of teaching and support positions and financial resource constraints as making the program unsustainable.

Burgundy Diamond Mines, the owner of the Ekati mine in the NWT, has entered creditor protection, just months after receiving a $175M federal loan. Despite the company remaining behind on regulatory obligations and payments to Indigenous nations, Arctic Canadian Diamond Company, Burgundy’s subsidiary that operates the Ekati mine, plans to continue operating while restructuring proceeds.

Six new physicians have joined the Yukon health system, supporting care in Watson Lake and Whitehorse across various departments such as emergency, inpatient, anesthesia, orthopedics, obstetrics, and gynecology. The recruits are the result of coordinated physician recruitment efforts by the Government of Yukon, Yukon Hospitals, and the Yukon Medical Association.

The NWT government has begun construction on a new $30M Territorial Wildfire Centre in Fort Smith. The facility will serve as the territory’s wildfire management hub, providing technical support and warehousing capacity while ensuring continuous operations and coordination throughout disasters.

Carlton Trail College is opening a new technical training facility in Humboldt next fall, supported by nearly $4M from the Saskatchewan government and $1.9M from BHP. The centre will provide training for trades such as millwrights, electricians, nurses, and primary care paramedics, with BHP helping to design the curriculum to better prepare students for careers at the Jansen mine.

The Government of Saskatchewan is providing nearly $1.4M in annual operating funding to expand EGADZ’s Retreat Home program, doubling capacity to 10 spaces and offering 24 hour care, cultural programming, and recovery supports for youth with complex needs.

A group of organizations focused on housing are opening a 23-unit affordable apartment block after renovating a building in central Winnipeg. The project is a partnership between Main Street Project, Raising the Roof, and the Collaborative Housing Alliance. Tenant services will include onsite support workers when the building opens later this month.

The City of Winnipeg is seeking a consultant to design separated bike lanes for Wellington Crescent, a popular cycling route. It has budgeted $300,000 for this work, with the goal of beginning construction in spring 2027.

Calgary-based TC Energy Corp. has announced plans to build out its Appalachia Supply Project, an expansion of its Columbia Gas system in the U.S., to supply new natural gas-fired power generation. The project is expected to cost approximately US$1.5B and be operational in 2030.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit opened a new location in southeast Edmonton on May 15, 2026.

WildFire Ready, a new free app developed by a Canadian entrepreneur, includes various relevant information related to wildfires in Alberta and British Columbia. The app includes active wildfires tracked by organizations including BC Wildfire Service and Alberta Wildfire, it also displays fire bans, road closures and more.

The Government of Canada announced a joint investment of over $60M with the Alberta government and the City of Calgary to build 176 affordable homes in Calgary. The project will include a mix of studio, one-, two-, and three- bedroom homes. The homes will be owned and operated by Calgary Housing.

Algoma University in Sault Ste. Marie is eliminating 50 to 75 staff positions through voluntary exit plans, reduced‑work‑week options, and layoffs

A $13.4M road construction project at the Pulse Creek Bridge in Sarnia will begin at the end of May and is expected to be completed within one year

Hamilton Transit Alliance, led by Aecon Group Inc., was awarded the civil and utilities infrastructure contract for the Hamilton LRT, creating 6,000 jobs annually during construction and 1,000 permanent jobs

The Ville de Saint-Charles-Borromée started modernization work on its fire station. The $1.1M investment will enable the service to operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week starting on June 28.

The Saillant Group, an automotive group, is investing $20M in building the Volvo Ville de Québec dealership. The project, which is already in progress, should be completed in the spring of 2027.

The Port of Québec is receiving a $23M federal investment over five years in supporting customs and cargo inspection activities. The investment is a result of the facility being designated as an international container port.

eSolutions Furniture will close its subsidiaries and Sherbrooke headquarters following Bestar’s bankruptcy

Sollio Agriculture, an agricultural cooperative, is investing $3.5M in building a new laying nest in Saint-Jude that will replace two that are outdated

The Société québécoise du cannabis is opening a new dispensary in Gracefield. Jobs will be created.

IKEA Canada, a furniture retailer, is opening a plan and order point in Gatineau. Jobs will be created.

The Centre de services scolaire de la Région-de-Sherbrooke is investing over $6.9M in building modular classrooms and a gymnasium at the Jardin-des-Lacs school in Saint-Denis-de-Brompton. The funds will also cover related work.

Renaissance, a chain of second-hand stores, opened a store based on a new concept called La Fibre in Montréal. It is a workshop where unsold items are restored to reduce textile waste and support socio-professional reintegration.

Humblebee, a Meadery located in Vancouver, has opened a new tasting room.

Patagonia, an outdoor clothing and accessory brand, is opening a new location in downtown Kelowna.

The Village of Chase is spending up to $267,000 on the reconstruction of the Mill Park Boat Launch. The project will renew and extend the boat launch as well as install a dock. Work is expected to begin in November with dock installation slated for February 2027.

The City of Salmon Arm is launching a new curbside waste collection program for garden waste and bundled sticks. The service will run once a month from May until October.

The Government of British Columbia is providing $18M in funding for ten projects throughout B.C. through the Disaster Resilience and Innovation Funding program. The projects will help to upgrade drainage capacity, protect water sources and aid in mitigating erosion to improve climate resiliency.

The Sustainable Forestry Initiative, a forestry sector non-profit organization, has announced $2M of funding for eight Indigenous-led Climate projects across Canada. Five projects in British Columbia received funding, including studying harvesting impacts on plans and soil, restoring landslide areas, developing forest resource data, wildfire restoration and testing new harvesting tools.

As part of the Government of British Columbia’s announcement to accelerate major projects through its Look West plan, six projects were selected in B.C.’s Northeast. These projects include the Taylor Wind Project, Pembina NGL’s Birch-Taylor and Taylor-Gordondale Pipeline Expansions, the Northeast B.C. Connector Pipeline, Stewart Creek Wind in Fort St. John and the Enbridge T-North Expansion.

The Dadzi Wellness Centre has opened near Fort St. James and will provide primary care and traditional wellness services for families and Elders living in the Nak’azdli, Tl’azt’en and Binche communities. The centre is expected to bring over 15 health care providers to the region and will be funded in partnership with the First Nations Health Authority and the Ministry of Health.

PC Urban, a Vancouver-based developer, has announced that the Gateway project on Esquimalt Road has opened and is nearing full occupancy. The rental building cost $102M and has 198 rental units.

The Government of British Columbia has announced that forestry workers will be eligible for $20.8M in grants through the Canada-B.C. Workforce Tariff Response. These grants will support retention, upskilling and wages while creating jobs at local projects in partnership with the Northern Development Initiative Trust. Grants will support 1.4K workers, contractors and employers.

Imperial Oil plans to shut down the Norman Wells oil field operations over four weeks between mid-August and mid-September 2026, while transitioning the community’s power to NWT Power Corporation. Decommissioning will continue into summer 2027, followed by three to five years of care and maintenance before full closure work begins.

The Yukon government has opened a new dual pathway licensing process to make it easier for U.S. trained physicians to practise in the territory. The pathway, which is supported by the Yukon Medical Council and the College of Physicians and Surgeons of B.C., allows American board certified doctors to apply once and be licensed in both jurisdictions.

The NWT government is providing at least $30M to strengthen student supports following a territory wide Inclusive Schooling Review. Starting in 2026–27, funding will support assistants, teachers, and therapeutic services, while improving early screening and coordination with health services for referrals and follow-up.

The Government of Saskatchewan is extending provincial funding to support direct flights to the U.S. by renewing its $2.2M annual revenue guarantee for the Saskatoon–Minneapolis route through 2028–29. Ongoing guarantees also support Regina–Minneapolis and Regina–Denver services, with the three flights expected to improve Saskatchewan’s business access, tourism, and economic competitiveness.

FlixBus is expanding its prairie network, positioning Regina as a key travel hub with new and expanded routes. The bus service will add stops between Calgary and Regina and introduce a new Regina–Winnipeg route via Brandon. The new routes launch May 7.

The Government of Saskatchewan is providing $115K to support industry-wide training for hospitality and tourism workers to help identify and safely respond to human trafficking. The initiative aims to equip front line staff with tools to recognize warning signs, support victims, and strengthen community safety across the province.

The Government of Canada is providing over $7.9M to strengthen Saskatchewan’s technology and artificial intelligence sector. The funding will support Co.Labs and five other AI‑focused organizations in enhancing agtech programming, accelerating commercialization, attracting private investment, and developing strategies to advance AI use within Saskatchewan’s tech ecosystem.

Construction on a 74-space day care facility in Minnedosa is scheduled to begin in fall 2026, with the goal of opening by the end of 2027.

Winnipeg cold brew company Sheepdog Brew Co. is putting its national expansion on hold after a recent theft. While plans to distribute its products Canada-wide are paused for now, Sheepdog has doubled the number of retailers it stocks to a total of 400 over the past year.

Captain Kennedy House, a historic site north of Winnipeg, has reopened after $1.4M in renovations. The building, which had been closed since 2015, includes a museum and a privately run tea room.

Brandon is developing a new tourism strategy and city brand. Brandon Tourism has hired Winnipeg firm UpHouse to work on the strategic plan, along with a new logo and slogan for the city.

Trans Canada Brewing Co. has begun construction on a new location in Brandon, which will include a brewery, taproom, restaurant, and small retail store. The facility will create about 30 full and part-time jobs when it opens, possibly as early as December 2026.

Red River College Polytechnic has announced the permanent closure of some programs and the temporary suspension of others in response to the federal government’s cap on international students. In total, 14 diploma and certificate programs are affected. Twenty-six staff, mainly instructors, have received layoff notices.

Headwater Exploration Inc. is starting construction on an oil transportation pipeline in the third quarter of 2026 that will transport oil from its Marten Hills West operating area into its sales connected process facility in the core of Marten Hills. The pipeline is expected to be commissioned in the first half of 2027.

Calgary-based Fuelled, a leading online marketplace for energy and industrial equipment, has been selected to market the Tocito Dome Helium Plant, a fully operational, six-nines purity helium processing facility located near Little Water, New Mexico.

CertainTeed Canada is receiving $10M in provincial funding toward a $68M project to upgrade insulation manufacturing to reduce energy use and emissions. The funding will help increase production capacity, providing 120-130 temporary jobs during construction and commissioning.

Strathcona County’s ambulance services contract with the Alberta government is set to expire in September. The province informed Strathcona County and six other municipalities in March of the funding changes and an extended deadline was granted to May 31. The municipalities must decide whether they can take on a greater share of the cost of operations or the province will contract out the service. County Council is expected to hear the issue and vote on contract options on May 12.

eStruxture will officially unveil its CAL-3 data centre on May 22 in a ribbon cutting ceremony. Located in Rocky View County, the project represents a $750M investment and is slated to become Alberta’s largest data centre. The facility is designed to deliver 90 megawatts of capacity to support AI, cloud, and enterprise workloads.

Porter Airlines announced the launching of its daily direct flights from Edmonton to select destinations beginning this November and from Calgary to Phoenix starting this December. This marks the first international flights from Alberta for the airline.

The NL government is spending $9M to hire 46 new police officers over the next two years. They are also investing $2.4M to create new court staff positions and over $1M will be used to create 14 new public prosecution positions, including six new Crown attorneys and seven additional court judges.

The NL government is budgeting $38M for the use of travel nurses this year but hopes to reduce reliance through a new provincial travel nurse team. The new team will be funded through a $6.5M investment and will consist of 25 nurses.

NL Housing is hiring 23 new maintenance workers across the province to help repair roughly 350 vacant public housing units currently needing work. The provincial government has allocated $12.7M over two years for repairs, with new staff expected to speed up renovations and reduce housing waitlists.

The Natural Resources Minister for N.B. says that the plan to cut the province's veterinary services could be delayed or may not happen at all. The plan was that the vet services would be taken over by the private sector, which farmers had concerns about.

Oscar Construction Co. Ltd. has been awarded a $6.5M contract to renovate the Park Avenue Business Centre in Chatham, with design services provided by Architecttura Inc., and construction set to begin within two months and conclude by summer 2027

Western Fair Association is receiving up to $7.2M from the City of London to redevelop the J-AAR Expo Centre into a multi-sport facility with a three-court gym and flexible recreation space. Construction begins later this year, with opening expected in 2027.

General Motors of Canada Company is investing $691M in its St. Catharines Propulsion Plant to upgrade the facility, install new equipment, and prepare it to build the sixth‑generation V‑8 engine

Les Transformations Umek, a company specializing in seafood processing, is investing $7.95M in expanding its plant in Sept-Îles. Investissement Québec will support the project by granting the company a $1.9M loan.

The City of Kelowna has begun work on upgrades to the Mission Recreation Transit Exchange. The project will feature bike lockers, five bus bays, new seating with protected shelters and improved road and sidewalk designs. The project is expected to finish in the fall and is part of a $16.5M program to upgrade transit infrastructure in the city.

The City of Salmon Arm is undertaking work on Sixth Street NE and Eighth Avenue NE to upgrade storm drains, install new sidewalks and repave the roads. Work is expected to last until the end of May.

The Government of Canada is providing $145M in funding to support the increased security costs associated with hosting the 2026 World Cup in Vancouver and Toronto.

The Morrissey Pub, which has operated on downtown Vancouver's Granville street for 26 years, will close on May 23. The owner cited the increasing commercial lease costs as the reason for the closure.

Arctic Co-operatives Ltd. is planning to build a new dual-purpose modular building in Naujaat, combining a community space and convenience store. The project is intended to serve as a gathering place while improving access to essential goods for residents, particularly those living farther from the main Co-op store.

Mining company Baffinland has paid $12.2M to the Qikiqtani Inuit Association to construct a new training centre in Pond Inlet as part of the Mary River mine expansion. The facility will include nine offices, a 20-seat classroom, an Elders room with a country food kitchen, and a conference room.

Housing NWT has begun demolition work at the former Hilltop Apartments site in Yellowknife. Although project plans have not been finalized, the agency intends to build a mix of social and transitional housing.

Five new modular housing units have arrived in Behchokǫ̀ for on site assembly, replacing the aging Housing NWT units. The project includes a three-bedroom home and a modular fourplex, built in Hay River through partnerships with Tłı̨chǫ Community Builders and METCAN. The new accessible and energy efficient homes aim to improve housing quality and sustainability in the community.

SaskPower is providing $9M in 2026 to upgrade downtown Regina’s electrical system as part of a multi-year program to improve reliability and boost capacity in the neighbourhood. Work will last from this May to October and will consist of replacing the aging underground cables and duct banks along the streets, sidewalks, and alleys in the downtown area.

SaskPower is spending about $270M to reinforce its Northern Transmission System to improve power reliability and support future developments across northern Saskatchewan. Construction for the new switching station began in 2025, with further expansion planned through 2027. Final energization for both the Taylor Bay and Island Falls sites are expected by early 2029.

The Government of Saskatchewan is providing nearly $1.2M over four years to support school-based restorative justice programs. The funding will help schools address bullying and conflict, promote positive relationships, and support student well‑being through community‑based approaches focused on repairing harm, ensuring accountability, and promoting community involvement.

Construction of the new Weyburn General Hospital is complete, with the Saskatchewan Health Authority preparing the facility to open later in 2026. The 35‑bed hospital will provide expanded health care, including EMS ambulance, ambulatory care, a heliport, social work and allied health workspaces, and office space for the hospital foundation.

Sturgeon Lake First Nation has opened a new birthing and childrearing lodge, allowing mothers to give birth closer to home and in accordance with Cree traditions. The Government of Canada provided over $20M for construction and will continue to contribute more than $683K annually to support birth-related programs and services at the centre.

The City of Selkirk is working on reopening the Garry Theatre, which has been closed since 2021. Renovations and business planning have now been completed and council has assembled a board of directors who will soon hire an executive director.

Siloam Mission may lay off up to 24 staff as it faces a decline in donation revenue. While no decisions have been finalized, employees have told media the non-profit is considering cuts to kitchen and drop-in services as well as at a supportive housing site.

International bus company Flix North America has added a route from Winnipeg to Regina and Calgary, which runs four times per week. It is meant to fill a gap created by Greyhound, which ceased its bus service on the Prairies in 2018.

The City of Winnipeg has begun construction on the Mike O’Shaughnessy Library, which will be located in a former Sears store in the Garden City Shopping Centre. The $4.7M project is expected to be complete early next year.

Grocery chain FreshCo is opening a location on Winnipeg’s Burrows Avenue, at the site of a former Sobeys that closed in 2016. FreshCo, which is owned by Sobeys, launched in Winnipeg in 2019. This latest location is scheduled to open this fall.

Bell Canada is converting a former pea and canola processing plant into a $31.5M artificial intelligence data centre. The building, formerly Merit Functional Foods, is located just outside Winnipeg in the CentrePort industrial development.

Canadian Strategic Missions Corporation has been awarded $5M from the Government of Alberta to partner with the University of Alberta on a $10M project to build an unfueled version of a reactor that tests small-scale nuclear technology.

FlixBus announced the expansion of its services from Medicine Hat to include new stops in Lethbridge, Swift Current and Moose Jaw starting May 7, with new services in Manitoba. The bus service will operate weekly excluding Wednesdays.

NorthX Climate Tech announced a $3M investment for four companies to develop technologies targeting high-emitting industrial sectors. The investment includes Calgary-based CURA Climate which is developing an electrochemical technology to produce cement with up to 85% less CO2 emissions.

The Government of Alberta announced an increased investment of almost $1M to the Northern Alberta Development Bursary program. This three-year funding agreement will help more than 350 students cover their education and living costs. The applications for 2026-27 bursaries are now open and available to qualifying First Nations, Métis and Inuit applicants.

The University of Lethbridge announced plans to build a $13.5M multi-sport dome on campus. Funding for the project includes $1.15M from the university’s student union. Construction is scheduled to begin in early 2027 with completion expected by August 2027.

The Quebec Beverage Container Recycling Association, a non-profit organization, inaugurated a Consignaction site in Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac

Les Transformations Umek, a seafood processing company, is investing $7.95M in expanding its plant in Sept-Îles

Bestar, a wooden furniture manufacturer, closed its factory in Lac-Mégantic on April 30. The closure was due to economic difficulties related to tariffs and low-priced furniture dumping. Around 175 people lost their jobs.

The Government of Quebec is investing over $3M in repairs to rue Principale in Audet. The municipality of the same name will contribute at least $600,000 in funding.

Domtar, a company specializing in forestry products, will close its Maniwaki sawmill again due to economic uncertainty and pressure on the lumber market

The construction industry is welcoming the $6B in funding that the federal government says it will spend to get more people trained, certified, and working in the trades. P.E.I. is faced with an aging workforce and needs workers to keep up with demand.

Splitsville Bowl is opening a 24,000‑sq.‑ft. location at SmartCentres Barrie South this fall

Hello Istanbul, a Turkish restaurant, opened in Cornwall in April

The provincial government is investing $1.6B to build and expand 79 schools across Ontario, creating more than 29,000 new student spaces and more than 1,900 new licensed child care spaces

Le KebaBiz, a kebab restaurant, created 13 full- and part-time jobs after it opened in downtown Sherbrooke

The province of British Columbia is providing $600,000 in funding for two manufacturing businesses in the Fraser Valley. Restwell Mattress will receive $400,000 to purchase new equipment to compress larger mattresses for shipping. Binquip MFG Solutions, a steel container manufacturer will receive $200,000 to purchase equipment that will aid in expanding production and adding 27 jobs to its facility.

Kozak, a restaurant serving Ukrainian cuisine, is opening a new location in North Vancouver.

Manitoba’s Northern Health Region is experiencing critical staffing shortages, including in the emergency and special care units at hospitals in Thompson and The Pas. The health region recently declared an emergency, but retracted it soon after.

The Town of Niverville has completed a $250,000 expansion to its medical clinic, which includes additional exam rooms to accommodate the growing community. There are 14 doctors working part-time out of the clinic and the town hopes to recruit more.

Les Emballages Carrousel, a wholesaler of packaging products, will permanently close its warehouse in Boisbriand in the fall of 2026. As a result, 29 people will be laid off.

Les Emballages Carrousel, a wholesaler of packaging products, will permanently close its warehouse in Drummondville in early 2027. Nearly 40 people will lose their jobs.

LSR GesDev, a real estate developer, is investing nearly $140M in the NOVIA de la Gare—Candiac project in the city of the same name. The project involves acquiring a building and constructing another one that will have 181 units. The work should be completed in the summer of 2027.

A new report from the Vitalité Health Network states that 545 permanent staff were hired in the first quarter of 2026. The network has a turnover rate of 6.4% and hired 17 physicians, 39 licensed practical nurses, 96 RNs, and one nurse practitioner.

The unionized workers at the Saint John Harbourfront Hotel reached a tentative agreement with their employer on April 14. Union members will still have to ratify the deal.

The N.B. government has a new economic development strategy that aims to increase labour productivity by 3.3%, raise private-sector capital investment by 16.8% and increase exports by 3.9% by 2030. The plan is to grow the economy by 10% in four years.

The Yukon government is increasing support for students pursuing medical education, nursing, and health careers by allocating an additional $200K towards bursary programs, for a total of $289K. The initiative aims to enhance access to financial assistance for Yukoners pursuing careers in high-demand health professions.

The City of Weyburn has awarded Genco Asphalt Inc. with a $1.4M contract for asphalt rehabilitation work. The company began paving in May 2026, and city crews will conduct regular maintenance throughout the spring and summer.

Steinbach Community Outreach and Eden Health Care Services are planning a 30-unit apartment complex in Steinbach that would provide 24/7 mental health services for tenants. The organizations have applied for provincial funding and hope to begin construction in 2027.

FreshCo, a discount grocery chain, has opened a new location in Kamloops.

B.C. Transit is installing 16 new charging stations to support ten new electric busses at its Applecross road transit facility in Nanaimo.

Arts on View Society will be undertaking renovations at Hermann’s Jazz Club and View Street Social, two live music venues in Victoria. Work on the renovations is expected to take three to six months.

Vancouver City Council has approved $2M in funding to support a one-night fireworks show to replace the previously cancelled Celebration of Light. The event will take place during the summer and will feature fireworks, a VIP lounge and food trucks.

The Village of Lumby is developing a new 16-acre business park to aid in attracting businesses to the area. The city is currently undertaking work to pave the road and install utilities to each of the lots.

Simons, a Quebec based department store chain, will be opening a new 92,000 sq. ft. location in downtown Vancouver. The new storefront will replace the former Nordstrom, which closed in 2023. A $55M renovation on the location is expected to begin soon with opening expected in Fall 2027.

Calgary-based PBA Group is planning to renovate and rebrand three recently acquired hotels in Calgary, Red Deer and Medicine Hat over the next few months.

The City of Sault Ste. Marie is developing a $550K Foreign Direct Investment Strategy, supported by $500K in provincial government funding, to strengthen economic resilience and support tariff-impacted industries and workers

HFI Pyrotechnics Inc., a defence manufacturer in Edwardsburgh‑Cardinal near Brockville, is investing $2.6M to expand its facility, supported by a land transfer from the provincial government, creating over 150 new local jobs and maintaining 120 positions

Groupe Coderr, a waste and recycling management company, has started construction on 79 affordable housing units in Saguenay. The $24M project is receiving $4M in municipal funding.

Mosaic, a private forest land manager in British Columbia, is expanding wildfire detection and mitigation on Vancouver Island ahead of the 2026 season due to drier conditions. Actions include new monitoring systems, FireSmart work near infrastructure, and continued wildfire training with First Nations and local fire departments.

The St. James Assiniboia Pioneers Association is trying to raise $1.1M to rebuild Grant’s Old Mill, a 1974 replica of a historic flour mill. The mill, located in west Winnipeg on Sturgeon Creek, was recently closed after being deemed unsafe by the City of Winnipeg.

As part of the acquisition by Gibson Energy of Teine Energy Ltd.’s Chauvin Infrastructure Assets, Gibson has sanctioned the Hardisty Connection growth project which will directly connect the Chauvin Infrastructure Assets to the company’s core Hardisty oil terminal. Gibson also expects to sanction an expansion of the Chauvin pipeline infrastructure by the end of 2026.

Bruce Power L.P., an electricity company in Bruce County, partnered with the Provincial Building and Construction Trades Council of Ontario to plan skilled trades training for the Bruce C Nuclear Project

Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Huron Perth Addiction and Mental Health Services has opened a new 9,000-sq.-ft. office in Stratford

Mount St. Louis Moonstone Ski Resort Ltd. is investing over $5M to improve snowmaking quality, expand beginner area capacity and modernize amenities at its Coldwater location

Rogers Communications Inc. is offering voluntary buyouts to roughly 10,000 employees as part of a company wide effort to reduce costs

Far Northeast Training Board will be hosting a job fair in Iroquois Falls Community Hall on May 13

Sealy Canada, a mattress manufacturer, will close its plant in Saint-Narcisse on June 26. As a result, 46 people will lose their jobs.

Rest-Poutine, a restaurant in Blainville, was completely destroyed by a fire

The Ville de Marieville is investing over $1.3M in improving the locker rooms at its arena

The Ville de Granby is investing $9M in installing an ultraviolet wastewater treatment system to improve the quality of the water being discharged into the Nicolet river. The Government of Quebec is contributing nearly $6.5M in funding to the project.

A new sports centre with a refrigerated ice rink in Mercier will create up to 10 jobs. The project was led by three private developers, and the centre will offer training programs and a day camp starting in June.

The Ville de Salaberry-de-Valleyfield is investing $4.2M in expanding and improving Chemin du Golf

South Shore Furniture, a furniture manufacturer, will cease operations. As a result, 126 workers will be laid off at its plants in Sainte-Croix and Coaticook.

South Shore Furniture, a furniture manufacturer, will cease operations. As a result, 126 workers will be laid off at its plants in Sainte-Croix and Coaticook.

Jack Le Coq, a chain of fast-food restaurants specializing in fried chicken, will open a location in Montréal’s Ahuntsic-Cartierville borough on June 16

The Confederation Bridge will undergo significant roadwork over the next 2 months. The resurfacing project will begin May 2 and the work is expected to be done by the end of June before traffic picks up. The bridge will remain open, but delays are expected.

Rogers Communications Inc. is offering voluntary departure packages to about 10,000 employees, in an effort to cut capital spending by 30% and boost cash flow. The company employs about 25,000 people, but its unsure how many workers will take the offer.

Rogers Communications Inc. is offering voluntary departure packages to about 10,000 employees, in an effort to cut capital spending by 30% and boost cash flow. The company employs about 25,000 people, but its unsure how many workers will take the offer.

Cape Breton University plans to reduce its workforce by 50 positions. The losses come just a year after the university said it would have to cut 112 jobs due to financial challenges stemming from lower international student enrolments.

A junior mining company says a major clean nickel discovery in central Newfoundland could be worth up to $2 billion, but advancing the project is stalled by a lack of early‑stage financing.

The N.B. government is keeping Parlee Beach Provincial Park and the Acadian Historical Village open later in the fall in an effort to increase revenue by $1B over five years. It is hoped that other businesses and tourism operators will do the same.

New Brunswick is expanding its extramural nursing care service to cover all special-care homes, giving 7,000 seniors and people with disabilities access to care. The move would take pressure off hospitals and the province’s ambulance service.

Rogers Communications Inc. is offering voluntary departure packages to about 10,000 employees, in an effort to cut capital spending by 30% and boost cash flow. The company employs about 25,000 people, but its unsure how many workers will take the offer.

Agnico Eagle Mines is preparing to restart its Hope Bay project in the Kitikmeot region, which is currently on care and maintenance. The project is expected to yield 400,000 to 450,000 ounces of gold annually for about ten years. The company is currently preparing the site by adding a room and board camp space for employees.

The City of Whitehorse is resuming renovations on the Mount McIntyre Recreation Centre in April as part of a $4.3M initiative to enhance accessibility and modernize facilities in the city. The first phase of work, completed in fall 2025, featured several energy-efficient upgrades and accessible improvements, while the second phase includes the addition of a new lobby and renovated changerooms.

All seven members of Shäw Kwä’ą, the Yukon's health authority, have resigned after the territorial government halted their work and rejected a funding request of $1.5M for the upcoming fiscal year. Despite having begun preparations to take over Yukon's health-care system, the board deemed it unfeasible to continue with administrative support ending.

Clothes Café, a skateboard-branded clothes and skateboard supplies store, has closed its Broadway Ave location in Saskatoon on April 18.

The City of Regina is spending $147M on road and water infrastructure upgrades this construction season, with five projects already underway and tenders for two more expected by spring 2026. The 11th Avenue Revitalization Project and the Albert Street Overpass Upgrade are both scheduled for completion by fall 2026.

The Government of Saskatchewan is allocating $17.2M over the next four years to support alternative and extrajudicial justice programs across the province. The funding will be distributed to over 20 First Nations, tribal councils, and community organizations tasked with delivering these measures.

Manitoba’s new wage grid for early childhood educators took effect April 1, increasing pay for workers by up to $7 per hour. The province has increased operating funding to licensed childcare facilities by $4.7M, and is planning to add 2,300 new childcare spaces this year.

The staffing shortage among Winnipeg paramedics and emergency communication operators has worsened significantly in the last year, according to the Manitoba Government and General Employees Union. In January 2026 there were 107 vacant positions, up from 47 in January 2025.

A 7-Eleven location in Winnipeg’s West Kildonan neighbourhood has permanently closed. The convenience chain has closed several stores in Winnipeg over the last two years, largely due to concerns about crime and safety.

Portage Commons, a mixed-use development, has completed construction in Portage la Prairie. The complex includes residential space along with a coffee shop and restaurant, and there is still room for new commercial tenants. Portage Commons is a project of the Dakota Tipi First Nation.

Faculties of education in Manitoba are seeing more applications following the Province’s 2024 decision to relax its admissions criteria. The University of Manitoba is adding 105 seats to its education after-degree program in 2026-2027, while the University of Winnipeg is adding 70.

Construction is underway on the $37M renovation project at The Aquatic Centre in Prince George. The project will undertake significant infrastructure upgrades to extend the life of the facility. Work began in January and is expected to take two years.

Pizza64, a new pizza restaurant in Oliver, has opened.

Work has begun on a new $1.7M park enhancement project at the BC Wildlife Park in Kamloops. The project will consist of the installation of new play structures and a splash pad. Work is expected to be completed on the first phase this year.

Work has begun on the demolition of a fire damaged building in downtown Kamloops. Crews will remove the existing structure and dispose of additional material.

The Vancouver School Board is planning on building a new four-storey, 60,000 sq. ft. elementary school that will accommodate 630 students. The school will be located in Vancouver's Olympic Village and is expected to start construction in 2027, opening to students in 2029.

Samson Cree Nation is building a new training centre on the former site of the Maskwacis Cultural College. The plan is to bring in 14 modular units to create space for 12 multi-use classrooms and offices on a training facility that will provide education in the trades, health care and clerical to Maskwacis students.

Goodwill Industries of Alberta is opening a new Calgary location on May 22, 2026.

Calgary-based Traction Uranium Corp. is conducting airborne radiometric surveys as part of its spring exploration program at the Aurora Project n Saskatchewan’s Athabasca Basin region. Traction has additional exploration planned for 2026 including ground truthing and other potential follow-up work.

AKITA Drilling Ltd. has secured a three-year agreement with Paramount Resources Ltd. to utilize rigs of AKITA for an aggregate total of 2,700 rig days during the term. The drilling agreement is part of Akita's recent acquisition of Fox Drilling Limited Partnership from Paramount.

Fun Park Canada has opened its indoor playground in Edmonton. This is the third location for the company, with a fourth in Calgary planned to open later this year.

Happy Belly Food Group Inc.has signed an agreement for the development of 15 new locations of Yolks Breakfast restaurants across Alberta.

The Government of Alberta is providing the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute with a more than $2.7M grant over the next three years to develop AI learning kits for K-12 students. The kits will complement the current digital literacy curriculum and AI instruction in classrooms. The institute is an Edmonton based company and one of Canada’s three national AI institutes advancing the country in AI.

Golf Le Belle-View in Richmond and Canton de Melbourne laid off all its employees. It is uncertain whether the golf course will reopen.

Statistics Canada says P.E.I.’s potato production fell 15.9% in 2025, the largest provincial drop in the country. Farmers were hit by drought conditions last year and are faced with higher costs for fuel and fertilizer, due to oil supply disruptions in the middle east.

Wine producers across Nova Scotia are preparing to sell wine directly to Ontario consumers. Beginning in May, producers will have access to a larger market, supporting sales growth, and sustaining jobs in Nova Scotia’s wine industry.

Ballantyne’s Cove lobster fishers in Nova Scotia’s North Shore said rising operating costs and weak dockside prices are heightening anxiety as the regional lobster season opens, threatening incomes and short-term fishing employment.

The base commander at Gagetown states that the $1B in Gagetown funding will have challenges and opportunities. The base will need to buy new equipment, build modern infrastructure and more housing to accommodate up to 2,000 more soldiers and their families.

Innovation Saskatchewan is expanding the Saskatchewan Technology Startup Incentive to include life science companies under the program. The initiative, which supports emerging companies in securing essential early-stage capital, now covers areas such as agricultural biotechnology, therapeutics, medical devices, genomics, and digital health.

The Royal Garden restaurant, located in Vernon, has reopened following renovations. The restaurant added two new robotic chefs to its kitchen to improve food consistency and speed of service.

The Ville de Gatineau inaugurated the Lucy-Faris library and Constance-Provost building, which required $45M in investments in the Aylmer area

The Municipalité de Saint-Isidore-de-Clifton inaugurated a community centre valued at $4.7M. The project received a total of $3.9M in funding from the governments of Quebec and Canada.

A new housing facility for healthcare workers has opened in Oliver. Eastside Avenue Housing, which consists of two modular homes will aid in attracting healthcare workers to the area. The project was made possible through $515,000 in funding from the Government of B.C. and the South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation.

Construction on Vernon’s new Active Living Centre (ALC) is well underway with completion scheduled for the end of October. The new recreation centre will feature a 50-metre pool, fitness centre and change rooms.

Den of Destruction, a new business in Kitimat where patrons can use a "rage room" to break objects for entertainment, has opened.

Parkland County Fire Services held a graduation ceremony for its 20 new firefighters on April 8. The County’s Paid-On-Call Firefighter Recruitment Program typically opens in fall.

The Chief Leonard George building, a new 81-unit supportive housing project in Vancouver has opened. Operated by the BC Indigenous Housing Society, the building will house Indigenous Elders, families and individuals. It also features community gathering spaces and a child care facility for before and after school care.

The Community Foundation of Portage and District is distributing a total $180,000 in grants to 20 organizations in Portage la Prairie and area. Their projects include infrastructure upgrades, recreational programming, and new equipment or technology.

Valente Development Corp. and Bear Construction and Engineering Inc. are investing $33.5M for a 48-unit condominium and a new Roseland Golf Course in Windsor. Condominium construction is set to begin this fall, and the clubhouse is under construction, with completion expected by early fall 2027.

The City of Brockville is receiving $325K from the provincial government to support the 2027 Ontario 55+ Summer Games

Interfor Corporation announced it will close two sawmill operations indefinitely in the Township of Nairn and Hyman, with layoffs starting as early as mid-June and impacting up to 200 forestry jobs

Soluroc Sudbury Inc., Jennmar Canada Ltd., and Lopes Limited. from the Greater Sudbury will receive a total of $2.95M from the federal government to strengthen domestic supply chain and respond to global trade pressures, maintaining 20 full-time jobs and creating nearly 40 more

The Centre de la petite enfance de l’Estran, a day care, will open in late May 2026 in Grande Vallée. The project required an investment of $1.6M, which was funded entirely by the Government of Quebec.

The Uashat Mak Mani-utenam band council issued a call for bids for the construction of a new health centre. The project, which could cost up to $30M, is expected to be delivered in 2028.

Le Crux, a climbing centre, started construction on its future facilities in Saint-Jérôme. The project is expected to be completed by the end of 2026.

Paccini, a restaurant in Saint-Jérôme, was completely destroyed by a fire

Chez Victor, a restaurant chain, opened a new location in Québec in April. This is the 10th franchise in the Québec area.

The Clinique Obstétrique Gynécologie Châteauguay, a private medical clinic in the city of the same name, permanently closed in late April due to profitability issues

A7 Integration, a company specializing in machining and engineering, will create around 50 jobs within three years. The jobs will be created following an investment of over $10M in setting up a new plant in Bromont.

Groupe HD, a property manager, will build a 400-unit rental residential project with commercial spaces in downtown Montréal. Construction Praxis, a contractor, will carry out the project.

Over 100 tradespeople are involved in the final stages of construction at the $40M Cleantech Innovation Centre, in Georgetown. The centre will be an educational and business hub for clean technology, where businesses can utilize the space to develop their ideas.

The P.E.I. Francophone Economic Development Council is offering help to bilingual students to find summer employment. The council selects 15 bilingual post-secondary students out of those that apply and helps them find work in their field of study.

The Prince County Hospital in Summerside is building a new Innovation and Learning Centre, which is expected to help recruit and retain healthcare workers. Once built, the 48,000 ft2 space will include learning facilities, a daycare, and temporary housing.

Agropur will close its dairy plant near Sussex and its ingredients plant in Truro by the end of 2028, resulting in about 90 jobs lost altogether. The Miramichi plant is increasing its capacity by 50% and adding 15 jobs and the Bedford facility will add 30 jobs.

Rogers Communications Inc. is offering voluntary departure packages to about 10,000 employees, in an effort to cut capital spending by 30% and boost cash flow. The company employs about 25,000 people, but its unsure how many workers will take the offer.

Bombardier has signed a multi‑year, multimillion‑dollar agreement with a St. John’s‑based AI company to integrate artificial intelligence into its aircraft design and manufacturing processes. The partnership will use AI‑powered engineering software to speed product development, improve design quality, and apply accumulated engineering knowledge across development cycles. The deal supports expanded use of AI in Canadian aerospace manufacturing and highlights growing adoption of advanced data‑driven tools in industrial engineering.

Agropur will close its dairy plant near Sussex and its ingredients plant in Truro by the end of 2028, resulting in about 90 jobs lost altogether. The Miramichi plant is increasing its capacity by 50% and adding 15 jobs and the Bedford facility will add 30 jobs.

Renovation work has begun on the Cambridge Bay swimming pool after being closed since 2019 due to permafrost-related structural damage. The hamlet has launched Phase 1 of the project, which includes ordering materials to restore the facility. Renovation timelines are not yet available.

The RCMP detachment in Inuvik has reached full staffing for the first time in several years, with all 16 officer positions filled. Although the RCMP plans on having extra staff over the summer season, staffing levels may fluctuate due to transfers, retirements, and training needs.

Hot Topic, a pop-culture merchandise and alternative fashion store, is opening in Regina. Although an opening date has not been set, the company is currently recruiting several positions, including store managers, assistant managers, and sales associates.

The fourth unit of SaskPower’s Boundary Dam in Estevan has returned to full operation after being offline for about two years. The unit, which underwent $7.6M in repairs, will be used primarily to support the grid during periods of peak electricity demand.

The Government of Canada is providing over $8.2M through the Regional Defence Investment Initiative to support three Yorkton-based projects in enhancing local businesses’ roles in defence supply chains. Key projects include expanding manufacturing advancements for two businesses, creating a new military engineering facility, and developing a multi-agent artificial intelligence drone system.

The Government of Canada is providing $95,000 to a crime prevention pilot project in Winnipeg. The Collaborative Street Safety Centre aims to improve communication between police, paramedics, and organizations working to address homelessness, creating more effective incident responses.

Manitoba’s Budget 2026 allocates nearly $1M to various community development projects in Selkirk. These include $600,000 toward the expansion of the Gaynor Family Regional Library, $100,000 for upgrades to the Gordon Howard Seniors Centre, and $200,000 to enhance security at municipal buildings.

The Government of Canada is providing a total $19.5M to defence projects in Manitoba that are expected to create 153 new jobs, mainly in Winnipeg. Three companies will use the funding to expand their manufacturing and repair capacity for military equipment or aircraft components. Recipients are StandardAero, Magellan Aerospace Limited, and Win-Shield Devices.

The Government of Canada has approved Enbridge's Sunrise Expansion Project. The project will create 2,500 jobs during peak construction and includes the installation of two powerlines, eleven pipeline loops totalling nearly 140 km of new pipe, and upgrades at some compressor stations between Chetwynd and Sumas.

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen has opened the Secrest Hill Agriculture Worker’s Campsite for the 2026 growing season. The camp will provide accommodations for seasonal farm workers and will be open until October 31.

FortisBC is undertaking an infrastructure mapping project via helicopter over the town of Oliver. The company has contracted Talon Helicopters to conduct the work which will last until May 8.

The Village of New Denver is providing $8,760 in funding to expand composting capacity and curbside collection in the community.

BC Hydro will be installing 24 electric vehicle chargers in two phases at the new Vernon Active Living Centre. The first phase will install eight chargers before the centre's opening in Fall 2026, with the remaining to be installed at a date in the future.

The City of Vernon has completed the $8.96M Polson Park Vernon Creek Naturalization Phase 2 project. The project improved natural areas in the park and is adding new vegetation while also improving climate resiliency features.

Rio Tinto has completed a $135M upgrade to its Kitimat smelter. A new 1.1-kilometre alumina conveyor system was installed as well as the replacement of aging infrastructure. The new system will move about 800,000 tonnes of alumina annually.

A $15.6M renovation and expansion project will soon be underway at Quw’utsun Smun’eem Elementary School located on Cowichan Tribes land. The project will add just over 18,000 sq. ft. in a two-story addition that will contain eight classrooms and a full-size gym. Renovations also include replacing the school's roof to better withstand earthquakes. Construction on the project is expected to last until September 2027.

Calgary-based Enbridge plans to start construction on its $4B Sunrise pipeline project in BC in July 2026 following approval for the project from the federal government.

The Lumberjack Restaurant in Windsor closed

St. Lawrence College in Kingston has launched an online Autism and Behavioural Science graduate certificate starting fall 2026

Ya YA Foods Corp., a North American co-manufacturer in the food and beverage industry, opened a facility in Belleville, creating 94 local jobs and plans to grow to about 300 jobs by 2031

WSP Inc. and Youngs Excavating Inc. have been hired by the City of Kawartha Lakes to oversee and carry out construction on the Lindsay OPS Landfill upgrade, with work underway and completion expected by the end of 2026

The provincial government is investing $10.7M to support five projects, which will deliver 66 supportive homes and 120 emergency shelter spaces in Thunder Bay

The Ville de Trois-Rivières will invest $10M in redeveloping 45 streets during the summer of 2026

Accès Patrimmo, a non-profit organization, has started a 78-unit affordable housing project in Val-d’Or. The first units will be delivered within 12 to 18 months.

Agropur, a dairy cooperative, is spending $1B on upgrading the facilities at its plants in Beauceville and Bedford, Nova Scotia. The project is receiving $102M in funding from the Government of Quebec. As a result, 90 jobs will be created, including 60 in Beauceville.

The Ville de Mont-Laurier is continuing with construction on its new library. The two-storey building, estimated at $13.2M, is taking shape downtown.

The Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux des Laurentides inaugurated two new specialized units for seniors with a total of 21 beds in Sainte-Thérèse

The Ville de Saint-Jérôme is investing $4.9M in roadwork near school zones to improve student safety

Centre du Travail Bécancour, a retailer of clothing and accessories, opened a new location in the city of the same name. The new store required an investment of nearly $1M.

Pan American Energy Corp. has completed its 2026 drill program at the Tharsis Project in the NWT and has successfully demobilized from the Squalus Lake camp. Going forward, the technical team will now focus on geological logging, sampling for assay analysis, and processing the collected geological data.

Agnico Eagle has extended the operating life of its Meadowbank gold mine in Kivalliq until 2030, citing strong gold prices and continued exploration success. The Meliadine site, employing about 1,600 workers, produced about 376,000 ounces of gold last year, with expectations to increase output to around 390,000 ounces by 2026.

The Governments of Yukon and Ontario have signed a partnership agreement to strengthen collaboration on energy development, focusing on long term electricity reliability and exploring technologies such as small modular reactors. The agreement enables knowledge sharing on nuclear energy, policy, and regulation to help Yukon assess options to meet growing demand and reduce fossil fuel reliance.

Construction of the Chasàn Tatäy (Range Point) neighbourhood in Whitehorse is resuming, with completion set for fall. The new neighbourhood will feature over 380 residential units, along with a local wastewater lift station and forcemain connected to the city’s system. Once complete, territorially owned lots will be released, and Kwanlin Dün First Nation-owned lots will be available for leasing.

Winnipeg will host this year’s World Indigenous Forum, a three-day conference that brings together about 1,000 Indigenous leaders and entrepreneurs from all over the globe. This will be the third time the conference has been held in Canada since its inception in 2010.

The provincial government recently announced it would be spending $5.2M to reopen a menopause clinic in Winnipeg by 2027. In the meantime, many patients who need access to specialized care are visiting nurse practitioners at a private clinic where treatments are not covered by the province.

The provincial government and the Association of Manitoba Municipalities have released a guide for communities hoping to attract new health care workers. The document contains advice on recruitment strategies, such as offering short-term accommodations and helping spouses to find work.

The City of Winnipeg is allocating $3M to the redevelopment of the duck pond in St. Vital Park. The new design for the pond will be complete this year, with construction to begin in 2027.

The University of Manitoba and the Arctic Research Foundation are studying the possibility of extending the shipping season at the Port of Churchill. Currently the port on Hudson Bay ships only about three and a half months each year, but the research will explore what would be necessary for year-round services, as well as identifying potential shipping routes.

Salisbury House, a local restaurant chain, will no longer provide food services at two Winnipeg golf courses after the city awarded a new contract to Aramark Canada, the Canadian branch of a U.S. firm. Salisbury House had held the contract since 2009.

Manitoba’s rural paramedic shortage is worsening, according to the Manitoba Association of Health Care Professionals. The union recently published data from Shared Health showing a 24.8% vacancy rate in December 2025, up from 14.5% two years earlier.

The Prince George Community Foundation is providing $20,000 in funding for The Ronald McDonald House Family Room in Prince George. Funding will be used to upgrade the kitchen to allow families to prepare meals during their stay.

Tumbler Ridge Health Centre has extended the hours of its emergency department due to staffing stability. The increased hours will allow better access for those seeking medical care.

The Port of Prince Rupert has begun their cruise season with the first ship calling at the port on April 22. The port is expecting to receive 54 cruise ships over the 170-day season.

Vancouver-based GeoComply, a geolocation firm that specializes in providing geofencing services to the financial and gambling industries, is cutting its workforce by around 18% globally. GeoComply, which had around 450 employees in 2023, has stated that they are laying off fewer than 80 employees. The company cited regulatory changes and advancements in AI for the layoffs. The locations of the laid‑off employees are not known, as the company operates offices not only at its Vancouver headquarters but also across Canada and internationally.

Edmonton-based Canamera Energy Metals Corp. is expanding its ongoing auger drilling program to further delineate deposits at its Turvolândia rare earth project in Brazil.

The Government of Alberta announced a more than $7M investment to support 52 continuing care homes across the province. The investment will support quality-of-life improvements including features tailored to residents with memory or cognitive challenges and connecting families through easy-to-use technology.

CinéStarz, a chain of movie theatres, opened a location in Montréal’s Saint-Léonard borough after renovating the cinema’s premises

Conception Bay South (NL) is altering the design of its proposed community centre due to new cost estimates. The project, slated to open in 2027, will see the development costs rise to $22M from $16M largely due to the impact of trade and tariff issues.

Legend of Fazio’s, an Italian steakhouse in downtown Oshawa, has closed

Coco Frutti, a breakfast chain, has closed a location in Waterloo

Construction has begun on the $1.8M pathway replacement project at Lakeview Park in Oshawa, with completion expected no earlier than October

Manorcore Group Inc., a construction management company, has been awarded the contract to build an $8M, 13,000‑sq.-ft. fire station in Fonthill, in the Town of Pelham, with construction set to begin this month

Ironworkers Local 759 Training Centre received over $644K from the provincial government to expand and upgrade the facility and train up to 150 additional workers in heavy machinery, blueprint reading and welding over the next five years in Thunder Bay

Canada Post plans to eliminate up to 30,000 jobs over the next 10 years primarily through attrition

The Centre de services scolaire du Fer will start renovation work on the Camille-Marcoux school this summer. The project, valued at over $13.6M, will continue into 2027.

The federal and Nunavut government are jointly providing $2.45M to support geoscience and critical mineral research in south and central Baffin Island. The initiative aims to enhance understanding of the mineral potential in the region, attract private investment, and promote economic development in Nunavut.

The federal government is providing over $13M to support four projects aimed at strengthening economic development and Arctic security across Nunavut. This includes support for the Grays Bay Road and Port in Kitikmeot, the Kivalliq Hydro‑Fibre Link project, a new Iqaluit economic development hub, and Arctic‑capable vehicles for hydrographic surveying.

Prairie Spirit School Division has announced that Laird School, located just north of Saskatoon, will continue to operate in the 2026-2027 school year but as a K-6 school due to low enrolment. After June 30, 2026, Grades 7 and 8 will no longer be taught at the school and all affected students will be transferred to Waldheim School.

John Taylor Collegiate, a Winnipeg high school, has launched its first vocational program. It allows students to obtain certification as level one licensed nail technicians, trained in manicures, pedicures, nail art, and nail enhancement.

The Government of Manitoba is providing $1.1M to six cities for safety upgrades in municipal buildings, including security cameras and alarm systems. Thompson, Dauphin, Steinbach, Selkirk, Morden, and Winkler are all receiving funding.

Salmon Arm has approved over $400,000 in funding for lighting upgrades at Rogers Rink. The upgrades will replace the arenas aging lighting system.

Lycos Energy Inc. is planning a 2026 capital program of $35M to $40M to drill 15-20 wells targeting its heavy oil assets in East Central, Alberta. Lycos is also optimizing their waterflood program and improving infrastructure.

The Government of Alberta announced a $2.25M investment to Cancer Care Alberta in partnership with Fertility Alberta to create a new oncofertility program. Beginning April 1, 2027, the investment will be used to expand free breast cancer screening for women aged 40 and older. The program is expected to benefit 250-400 patients annually while providing quicker access to consultations for patients to make critical decisions before treatment. The program is slated to be fully developed and implemented in 2026-27.

The Government of Canada announced a more than $1.9M investment through the Tourism Growth Program. The investment will support eight projects and more than 50 jobs across Alberta. The funding will help businesses and not-for-profit organizations deliver year-round tourism experiences.

Beauty brand retailer SUKOSHI is set to open its second location in Calgary on May 2.

The Ville de Métis-sur-Mer is investing nearly $1.7M in installing water and sewer lines at Place des Marronniers. The project is scheduled to start in the spring of 2026.

Le Bloc Africain, a restaurant in Rimouski, temporarily closed due to lack of staff

Caron & Guay, a manufacturer of windows and doors, is investing $11M in modernizing a plant in L’Ange-Gardien. The company will transfer production activities and a 120-employee workforce to the plant. The project is expected to be completed over the summer.

The Fonds de solidarité FTQ started construction on a 12-storey rental residential building made of wood thanks to a $71.3M investment. The first housing units are scheduled to be delivered in the spring of 2028.

The Government of B.C. is providing $220,195 in funding to support emergency support services in the Regional District of Central Kootenay. Funding will support volunteer recruitment, training and group lodging equipment.

Ottawa will be cutting more than $29M in P.E.I. health-care funding over the next three years. Areas impacted included prescription drug co-pays, mobile mental health units, drugs for rare diseases, palliative and long-term care, contraception and diabetes.

Health P.E.I. says the Island's health backlog is improving, but its hospitals are still over capacity. This means that there are more people in the hospitals than there are spaces allocated for them. Health P.E.I. is working on building long-term capacity.

The Government of Nova Scotia approved an environmental assessment for the Upper Afton Wind Project. Construction is planned in Antigonish and Guysborough counties in 2027, creating 200 to 250 jobs during construction, and eight long-term roles.

The NL Health Minister acknowledges that it is a struggle keeping the new Urgent Care Clinic, located in St. John’s East End, open during its scheduled business hours due to staffing shortages. The NL government is aiming to address problems around recruitment and retention.

The Registered Nurses Union (RNU) in NL is hoping the upcoming provincial budget announcement will address issues in the healthcare system. The RNU states that patients are waiting too long for care and that nurses are overworked.

The NL Federation of Agriculture states that farmers in NL may need some help from government to keep food costs under control. Rising prices for fertilizers and fuel are negatively impacting the industry.

The N.B. government has signed an $88.6M, four-year contract with the union representing school support staff, which includes library workers. The new deal includes increases to both wages and benefits, including a $5/hr wage increase over four years.

According to the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), N.B. apartment prices fell about 11% in March, compared to the previous year. Home sales in N.B. also dropped by 3.4% compared to last year, while the number of newly listed homes rose.

The City of Barrie is providing a $4.5M grant for water and wastewater servicing to advance the Tollendale Village expansion project

All three levels of government are investing over $14.3M to support the transition of Mississauga’s MiWay transit system to electric vehicles and design 3 bicycle paths in the City

The Business Centre Nipissing Parry Sound Inc. received an investment over $956K from the federal government to help local companies access up to $50K to enter or grow in the defence supply chain sector

The Centre for Workforce Development, a workforce planning board, in Belleville will establish an additional site in Renfrew and Lanark Counties until March 2027

Alectra Utilities Corporation is investing approximately $46.2M across the City of Vaughan in 2026 to strengthen infrastructure, expand capacity, and improve system reliability

The Government of Manitoba has made changes to its Disaster Financial Assistance program and is now offering funding for prevention rather than just response and recovery. The Town of Snow Lake and the RM of Lac du Bonnet have been approved for wildfire protection projects such as fire breaks and mitigation planning.

The Southport Aerospace Centre in Portage la Prairie recently secured a contract with the Royal Canadian Air Force that will result in a major expansion of their facilities. Six new buildings are planned between now and 2031, and about 30 new jobs will be created in the project’s initial phase.

The Town of Cochrane is actively seeking a new operator to provide its regional transit services between Cochrane and Calgary. The current transit operator for the town will cease service on June 1 due to low profitability.

The Alberta Water Council and Clean Air Strategic Alliance are slated to close in May citing a provincial funding shortfall. Until the council ceases operation, planned and operational expenses will continue to be funded. The non-profit Alberta Water Council operated more than two decades providing various services regarding shared responsibility for water through its multi-stakeholder model.

The Town of Cochrane has decided to forgo plans to acquire the former RCMP detachment for a potential affordable housing project. This decision comes after new findings regarding the town’s financial responsibility should they proceed with the plan. The council is now considering a direct sale to a third-party affordable housing proponent, as significant preliminary work has already been completed by the town.

Unifor Action Centre is hosting a career fair on May 12 at Unifor Local 88 in Ingersoll

Black Community Employment & Empowerment Services is hosting a job fair on June 26 at the Covent Garden Market in London

Groupe Océan, a maritime company based in Québec, is looking for staff for its Les Méchins shipyard. The company is hiring day labourers, painters, welders, pipefitters, supervisors, production technicians, mechanics, and machinists.

The Municipalité de Piedmont will soon start rehabilitation work on Chemin de la Montagne thanks to a $7M investment. The project, which is scheduled to be carried out over one year, is partially funded by the Programme d’aide à la voirie locale.

The Port of Saguenay, located in the city of the same name, is investing $175M in building a road and developing industrial sites within its boundaries. The project, which is supported by the three levels of government, will start this summer and be put into service in late 2028.

The Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux de l’Abitibi-Témiscamingue will issue calls for tender this fall for the reconstruction of the second and third floors of Hôpital de Rouyn-Noranda

Autobus Manic, a bus transportation company, is looking for drivers to prevent potential service disruptions due to a labour shortage

The Ville de Magog will start construction on a new $46M dual-rink arena next spring. The governments of Quebec and Canada are contributing a combined total of $23.6M to the project.

The cities of Longueuil and Brossard are jointly investing $40M in carrying out rehabilitation work on Route Grande Allée

Nk’Mip Forestry, part of the Osoyoos Indian Band in British Columbia, is leading a 40-hectare wildfire restoration project following the 2021 Nk’Mip Creek wildfire. The work received support through a Government of Canada Climate‑Smart Forestry grant and will include forest recovery and risk mitigation work involving Nk’Mip staff, forestry partners, local contractors and community members. Some wood will be used commercially, while the rest will be chipped locally or utilized as firewood.

The Columbia Shuswap Regional District has awarded a $1.3M mattress and car seat recycling contract to a Lumby based recycler. The agreement will support recycling for three years with the option to extend the agreement for an additional two years.

Surrey Memorial Hospital has expanded its chemotherapy suite with six additional chairs to treat an additional 420 patients monthly. The $1.4M expansion will come with additional staffing and represents a 20% increase in treatment capacity.

The Town of Osoyoos is providing a combined $24,837 in funding through its Resort Municipality Initiative grant program and Community Services grant program to a number of community groups. Funding will be used to support a variety of events and capital expenses.

P.E.I. is updating its Veterinary Profession Act to better reflect a modern veterinary practice. The proposed law would allow vet techs to maximize their skill set, to better support veterinarians and ease their workload, as well as govern how clinics operate.

The Canadian Union of Public Employees said four more long-term care homes in Nova Scotia have issued a two-day strike notice. This would raise the workforce on strike to three thousand and escalate labour disruptions across the province’s long-term care sector.

The Government of Nova Scotia launched an African Nova Scotian Skilled Trades Strategy in Nova Scotia to expand training and mentorship, improve access to construction jobs, and address labour shortages in skilled trades across the province.

The Government of Nova Scotia said 100 new public housing apartments will be built at Shannon Park in Dartmouth in 2026. The construction will create jobs and expand affordable housing capacity to support the regional labour force and population growth.

The Government of Nova Scotia reported tourism revenue reached $3.7B in 2025, up 8% from last year. Tourism supports over 55,000 jobs as visitor volumes, largely from within Canada, rose to over two million across the province.

A proposed data centre and a natural-gas power-generation plant for the Lorneville area are going through an assessment process, which includes a review of the environmental impact. The companies are hoping to begin construction this year, if approved.

North Chocolate has opened a new store located on Woolgar Avenue in Yellowknife. The store sells an assortment of chocolates, gelato, and cookies.

The Yukon government is allocating $151.2M of its 2026–27 budget to the Yukon Hospital Corporation, a $15.8M increase from the previous year. The budget will also include $13.9M of capital funding to be used in expanding the Whitehorse General Hospital and upgrading the medical device reprocessing system, among other capital maintenance projects.

The federal government is providing up to $1.26M to support five Yukon projects aimed at improving the territory’s food systems. The funding will help local communities and businesses in acquiring the required infrastructure and tools needed to safely prepare, store, and distribute foods.

Cargill has officially opened its $350M canola crush plant at the Global Transportation Hub near Regina. The facility is projected to process 1 million metric tonnes of canola annually, supporting producers across Saskatchewan and western Manitoba. According to Cargill, the facility will also create over 100 jobs in the region, consisting of both full-time workers and contractors.

Applications to the University of Manitoba’s respiratory therapy program have increased following a recent provincial government awareness campaign. A total of 86 applicants were recorded for the 2026–27 academic year, up from 50 in 2025–26, when nearly half of first‑year training seats went unfilled. Program capacity was doubled in 2024–25 in response to a significant shortage of respiratory therapists.

Brokenhead Obijway Nation has purchased Freed & Freed International Ltd., a Winnipeg clothing manufacturing plant known for its production of military, RCMP, and postal worker uniforms. The First Nation expects the new venture to create jobs and training opportunities for its members.

The Minnewasta Golf and Country Club in Morden is rebuilding following a fire that damaged the facility last year and plans to fully resume operations in June or July 2026. Hiring is underway to staff the clubhouse restaurant, which will be run by Santa Lucia.

Canadore College in North Bay will receive over $385K from the provincial government to expand electrical apprenticeship training by upgrading tools and resources for students

Garden River First Nation and Neoen, a renewable energy company, will receive a 20‑year provincial contract to build a solar farm east of Sault Ste. Marie, with construction expected to begin in 2028, with a target in-service date of 2030

The City of Brandon is developing a new transit master plan, which could begin as early as this fall. The plan proposes seven new main routes and would increase the cost of the transit service by about $319,000 in 2027.

Quinte Health, a Belleville-based organization that oversees four hospitals in the area, will replace 50 personal support worker positions with registered practical nurses over the next five months

Canada Job Expo is hosting a job fair on May 13 at the Metro Hall in Toronto

Career Fair Canada is hosting a job fair on May 28 at the Pearson Convention Centre in Brampton

Immigrant Women in Business is hosting a job fair for immigrants with limited or no proficiency in the English language on May 27 at Toronto's York Civic Centre

The Durham Employment and Newcomer Centre is hosting a job fair on May 26 at the Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex in Pickering

Academy of Learning Career College is hosting a career fair on May 13 in North York

Engineering Technology & Applied Science Career Fair will take place on May 28 at the Hamilton Convention Centre

The federal government has launched the Canada Summer Jobs portal, with over 100,000 job openings available for young people aged 15 to 30 across the country

DSW Canada Designer Shoe Warehouse opened a location at the Devonshire Mall in Windsor

Chiang Mai, a Thai restaurant, opened a location in Mississauga’s City Centre neighbourhood

The provincial government is investing more than $3.4B to support and expand primary care services across the province between 20256 and 2029

Industries Rilec is a company from Rimouski specializing in equipment maintenance and servicing. The company invested $2M in reestablishing the Rimouski-Forestville ferry and is preparing to acquire a $15M ship. The ferry is scheduled to be operational in early August.

The Centre de la petite enfance L’enfantillage is inaugurating a new 68-spot facility in Coaticook following over $3M in investments. The Government of Quebec funded the project, to which the Ville de Coaticook also contributed.

The Ville de Granby is investing $17M over the fiscal year in its road, underground, and active transportation infrastructure. At least eight projects are planned.

The Canadian Armed Forces plan to hire 8,200 people in the country in 2026–2027, increasing its target by 1000 from previously announced goals

The Ville de Magog is investing $17M in carrying out numerous projects to modernize and improve Hydro-Magog’s infrastructure and services

Hydro-Québec is currently carrying out a $161M project to install a new electric substation in Bonsecours. A high-voltage transmission line is also under construction in the same municipality, as well as in Sainte-Anne-de-la-Rochelle, Stukely-Sud, and Lawrenceville.

Royal Roads University, located in Colwood, has opened its new business hub, Relationships, Entrepreneurship, Ventures (REV). REV will host workshops and help build community partnerships. The hub is supported by $1.5M in funding over 10 years from the City of Langford and nearly $678k from PacifiCan.

The Hudson's Hope Health Centre has extended its closure by another week due to staffing challenges. The centre has been closed since April 10 and is currently expected to reopen on April 27. Northern Health is continuing to actively recruit health care professionals to aid in addressing gaps in staffing.

The City of Fort St. John has approved $1.16M in funding to replace a number of sidewalks and install streetlights throughout the city. Works are expected to be undertaken and completed in 2026.

Work has begun on the new $211M Kamloops Centre for the Arts. Excavation of the site is currently underway and total construction is expected to take three and a half years, with a planned opening occurring in 2029.

The Government of British Columbia is opting into the temporary foreign workers expansion announced by the federal government. Rural employers will be allowed to retain existing TFWs for an additional year however they cannot have more than 10% of their workforce be low wage workers.

P.E.I.’s cruise ship season has begun and Charlottetown expects to have 79 ships visit this season, bringing about 160,000 cruise passengers and guests. Besides having visitors support local businesses, many ships stock up with local P.E.I. food products.

The Government of Nova Scotia is kicking of public consultations on its plan to allow natural gas exploration. The $30-million program will offer companies financial incentives to explore the nearly 90-billion cubic metres of gas in the province.

N.B. has begun a new three-year agreement with Ontario which will see them provide nuclear engineers to help with improvements at Point Lepreau and provide expertise to support the local workforce. The agreement is worth $25M a year plus potential bonuses.

B2Gold’s Goose Mine near Cambridge Bay experienced a fire on April 16, leading to a damaged crushing circuit and $10M in repairs. Although the incident will likely reduce gold output by about 10,000 ounces this quarter, overall annual production is expected to remain similar to previous years. Meanwhile, mobile crushers will be deployed to sustain operations until the repairs are completed in fall 2026.

The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority is launching a new nursing pilot program in Yellowknife to enhance health care coordination and reduce medical travel expenses. Three medical travel nurse case managers will be hired to oversee patient referrals and evaluate virtual care options over the next two years. Recruitment for these roles are currently in progress.

Mining company B2Gold has signed an agreement with the Nunavut Housing Corporation to spend $10M on 10 modular homes for five communities in the Kitikmeot region. Although construction timelines have not been set, each community is expected to receive two units delivered by sealift. The homes are part of an agreement related to the company’s Goose gold mine project near Cambridge Bay.

The Department of National Defence is planning to spend between $5B to $8B on a major expansion at Yellowknife Airport. The project includes upgrading the main runway, constructing hangers, expanding military accommodations, and adding new facilities to support military operations. Construction is set to begin in 2030, with completion expected by 2040.

The NWT Teachers’ Association has confirmed that 13 teachers in Inuvik are facing layoffs, amounting to about a quarter of the town’s teaching workforce. The cuts stem from recent changes to federal funding under the Jordan’s Principle, which may also impact support assistant positions in other Beaufort Delta communities. The layoffs will not take effect until the end of the academic year in July.

The Canada Community-Building Fund is providing the Village of Air Ronge with $400K in grants to support upcoming projects aimed at improving 11 drainage areas. Work will include excavator trenching, culvert replacement, ditch build-up, trench clearing, and swale creation or installation. Further details about the project are yet to be announced.

Prairie Gateway Settlement Services opened a new location on 9th Street in Humboldt on April 16. The organization provides support for newcomers to Canada, offering programs to help individuals and families integrate into their communities. The new facility will help improve service delivery, program hosting, and community connections.

Final repairs are currently underway for Regina's collapsed stormwater pipe in Wascana Park. The permanent fix near the Albert Memorial Bridge will cost about $23.5M and is expected to be completed by the end of the 2026 construction season, while remediation and landscaping to restore the northwest corner of the park will be completed in 2027.

Travel Manitoba is launching a $1.35M marketing campaign, running print, radio, TV, and social media ads in other provinces as well as in some U.S. cities. One focus of the campaign is promoting parts of the tourism sector most affected by last year’s devastating wildfire season.

The Government of Manitoba is spending $5.2M to open a menopause clinic in south Winnipeg. The clinic will include obstetricians, gynecologists, nurses, dietitians, physiotherapists, and pharmacists, and is meant to replace some of the services previously provided by the Mature Women’s Centre at the Victoria Hospital. It is slated to open in fall of 2027.

Southport Aerospace Centre, an airport and training facility near Portage la Prairie, expects continued strong employment in the coming years due to the renewal of a federal air force contract. While the current Canadian Flight Training and Support contract ends in 2027, the 25-year Future Aircrew Training program will then begin, maintaining more than 200 aerospace jobs in the Portage la Prairie area.

Calgary-based E3 Lithium Ltd. is moving ahead to begin operations for Phase 2 of its Demonstration Facility that is focused on collecting engineering data and water and gas chemistry data to further progress the project.

Canadian Fiber Optics Corporation, an Alberta-based fiber broadband provider, is delivering a state-of-the-art fiber optic network to over 1,500 businesses and residences in Whitecourt. Connections are expected to be completed by the end of the summer.

AVAX One Technology Ltd. is partnering with Blue Flare Energy Solutions Inc. to spend $30-35M to develop powered land near Calgary for a 10 MW AI/HPC Edge Compute facility. The project is targeted for completion in Q1 2027.

Meridian Credit Union is investing $200K to expand its Reframe program, an employment skills training initiative, in Hanover through a partnership with Elephant Thoughts, a local education charity

The Landmark, an event venue, opened at the former St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Trenton

Minga, a Kelowna based technology company that develops a student behaviour and engagement platform, has received $65M in funding to support further growth and development.

Paving operations have started along 37 kilometres of Highway 1 west of Revelstoke. Operations will take place overnight and run until June 20, 2026.

Mangrove Lithium has opened North America's first electrochemical lithium refining facility in Delta. The facility will have a capacity to produce enough battery grade lithium for 25,000 vehicles per year. The plant currently employs 75 workers and will aid in supporting domestic critical mineral development and production.

Perkins House Museum is expecting a $50,000 annual grant from The Government of Nova Scotia to keep operating. The funding helps support local tourism, heritage jobs and community museum employment after earlier funding cuts.

Doughbox, a pizza chain, has opened a new location in Hamilton

Sleep Country, a mattress retail store, opened a location in Stratford

The City of Victoria is providing $677,500 in funding to the Midtown Affordable Housing Society to aid in the operation of its new completed 179-unit co-op housing project.

Tacofino will open a new location in Tofino this summer.

The City of Delta is undertaking work to replace a major sewer line along 53rd Street in Ladner. Work on the project will begin this month and last until August.

The Penticton Farmers' Market has returned for the summer season. The market will feature a variety of stalls selling food, art, and other goods. The market will run every Saturday until the end of October.

The Government of Canada invested over $270K to upgrade a Halifax area soccer facility, supporting women’s professional soccer, facility work, construction jobs, and local sport and tourism employment in Nova Scotia.

Site preparation and excavation work has begun for a new semi-detached group home in Melfort. The $2.7M facility will provide services for 10 clients with intellectual disabilities once completed in spring 2027.

Osmow’s Shawarma and Taco Bell Restaurant opened their locations at The Shoppes at Heritage in LaSalle

Archie’s Tavern, a pub, will open in the Broadview Hotel at Toronto’s Leslieville neighbourhood in spring

Flying Tiger Copenhagen, a Danish retailer, will open its first Canadian store at the Toronto Eaton Centre in June, as part of a broader plan with the Fox Group to launch 50 stores nationwide by 2030

The McEwen School of Architecture at Laurentian University has received nearly $600K from the provincial government for the Institute for Northern Housing Innovation, including a 3,000-sq.-ft. workshop expansion in Sudbury that is expected to open this fall

EDF power solutions is partnering with the Fort William First Nation and the Red Rock Indian Band on two wind power projects in the Thunder Bay and Nipigon areas, which are expected to become operational around 2030

The Société portuaire du Bas-Saint-Laurent et de la Gaspésie resumed urgent dredging work at the Port of Rimouski. The project cost is valued at $2M.

The three levels of government and community partners will invest over $31M in building 33 transitional housing units for homeless people or those at risk of becoming homeless. The housing will be built in Montréal’s Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie borough.

The Ville de Montréal is investing $27M in constructing a swimming pool at Parc Baldwin in the Plateau-Mont-Royal borough. Residents will be able to use the pool stating in the summer of 2028. Magil Construction will be the contractor responsible for the project.

BC Hydro is undertaking work to support its infrastructure along Sooke Road in Metchosin. Work will include tree removal and is expected to last until May 4.

The M4 Innovation Centre, a new 30,000-square-foot facility providing wet-lab space designed for small life-sciences companies has opened in Vancouver. The facility, operated by adMare BioInnovations’ provides a safe space for the handling of chemicals and contaminants to aid in research and development.

The Nova Scotia Energy Board approved Nova Scotia Power’s $43M overhaul of gas turbines at the Tufts Cove power station on the edge of Halifax harbour. The funding supports utility operations, maintenance work and skilled energy jobs in Nova Scotia.

A pricing agreement has been reached to allow the NL snow crab fishery to proceed after a prolonged dispute. The deal confirms a minimum price of $5.30 per pound while introducing weekly price adjustments based on market conditions, with higher initial rates at the season’s start.

The N.B. government is extending a tuition bursary program for paramedics and medical technicians. Under the program graduates who agree to work for Ambulance New Brunswick get half of their tuition paid. There are six training programs in the province.

The Government of Canada is investing $541K in Sai Krishna Foods, a food production facility in Cap‑Pelé. The money will allow the manufacturer to expand and upgrade its production facility and acquire new equipment to accelerate its growth.

Air Canada is suspending direct flights between Yellowknife and Toronto starting September 1. The airline cites high and unpredictable jet fuel costs as a factor to this decision.

The Hay River public library will close on May 1 until further notice, following the decision by the Hay River Library Committee to step down from overseeing local library services. A new committee is being proposed, with the town offering administrative support and library funding once the new committee is established. Further discussions will be held on April 27.

The federal and NWT governments are jointly providing $1.5M over three years through the Canada–Northwest Territories Workforce Tariff Response to support NWT residents impacted by US tariffs and global market shifts. The funding supports employment resource enhancements, various training options, and financial assistance to help residents retrain, upskill, and transition into new job opportunities.

The Government of Saskatchewan is converting a seniors-only housing building in North Battleford into a mixed-use complex to better support lower-income residents. Current residents can either stay or relocate to a nearby building that will continue to operate as a seniors’ social housing complex. Starting May 1, non-seniors and small families can apply for vacant units.

Southport Aerospace Centre Inc. is expanding its onsite child care offerings in partnership with Portage Day Care. The two organizations have received $2M in federal and provincial funding to increase spaces from 28 to 52, with construction of a new facility to begin this spring.

The Government of Manitoba and the Town of Niverville are spending a combined $17.7M on improvements to Provincial Road 311. Work is expected to begin later this year on the project, which includes the reconstruction and expansion of a section of road within the community of Niverville.

Survivor’s Hope Crisis Centre has opened an office in Selkirk, which will provide counselling and resources to survivors of sexual violence. The organization has worked out of an office in Pinawa since 2003, travelling across the Interlake region to offer services.

The University of Manitoba’s Rady Faculty of Health Sciences arranged 134 health care worker placements in Portage la Prairie last year, making the community one of its top five locations for rural placements. The Portage la Prairie General Hospital Foundation has recently made two furnished apartments available to students taking part in work placements.

Steinbach’s fire department is currently recruiting on-call firefighters and is holding an open house for potential applicants. The department provides training, which is done part-time over approximately a year.

Boeing is committing $36M to research and development projects at its Winnipeg aerospace manufacturing facility. The projects relate to composite manufacturing materials, which produce lighter and more fuel-efficient aircraft.

The Yuill School of Agriculture in Cypress County is set to start construction this spring. The school will serve Grades 10 through 12 and is slated to be completed in fall of 2027.

Construction of Red Earth Creek’s replacement school has been delayed as proposed costs for its construction were over budget. The province is now considering other cost-effective options. The current school is aging and in poor condition, construction is set to be completed fall 2028.

The Government of Alberta will commit $600M over three years to provide schools in need with modular classrooms. This year, $200M will be invested for the 2026-27 school year to fund 189 new modular classrooms, 12 new washroom units, 10 replacements and 29 relocations. This investment is part of the government’s $8.6B Schools Now program aimed to create or modernize more than 200,000 student spaces by 2031-32. 

The Government of Alberta will invest $74M over three years towards the development of a new heath care centre in Cardston. The new centre will bring emergency and acute care together with community programs, allied health, public health, home care, and mental health and addictions services in one facility. The centre will increase inpatient capacity from 19 to 24 beds, including labour and delivery–postpartum, isolation, and bariatric rooms, as well as up to 11 emergency treatment spaces.

The Government of Canada has announced an $8.4M investment through the Regional Tariff Response Initiative. The investment will support seven projects in Edmonton and aims to help small- and medium-sized businesses expand operations and strengthen their capacity in the global market. The funding will support 150 jobs in Alberta, while modernizing business operations and increasing sales of Alberta made products in new international markets.

The Southern Alberta Institute of Technology in Calgary expects to cut at least 30 positions spanning over various departments. The institute claims a decline in student enrollment led to the layoffs. It is unclear when the job cuts will occur.

Cannect Inc., Neighbours Community Homes, and Streetcar Developments Inc., supported by $7.8M from the City of Toronto, have begun construction on a 90‑unit rental building in Toronto’s Beaches neighbourhood, including 30 affordable units and 60 rent‑controlled units

Shoeless Joe's Sports Grill closed its location in Belleville

The Simcoe County District School Board issued layoff notices to 99 secondary teachers due to declining student enrolment

Kid's Cuckoos Nest, a 17,600-sq.-ft. all-age playground, has opened a new location in Bradford West Gwillimbury

Ghost Taco, an Ontario taco restaurant brand, has opened a new location at the Park Place area in Barrie

The Confederation College of Applied Arts and Technology in Thunder Bay will be receiving $1M from the provincial government to expand pre-apprenticeship training for industrial millwrights and welding

Construction is underway on a $48M renovation and expansion of the historic J.D. MacLachlan building at the University of Guelph, with completion expected by late 2027

Duchesne et Fils, a manufacturer of construction materials in Yamachiche, laid off 90 of its 143 employees

The Ville de Matane started construction on the Complexe aquatique Desjardins. The $30M project is scheduled to be completed in the fall of 2027. The Government of Quebec contributed nearly $20M in funding to the project.

The Eastern Shores School Board announced that the Baie-des-Chaleurs Regional School, a new English-language school in New Carlisle, has opened. The project follows a $30.3M investment.

The Vieux Théâtre de Saint-Fabien will inaugurate its new facilities on April 30, following work valued at $8M. The governments of Quebec and Canada contributed $7.5M in funding to the project.

Café Le Bucolique, a restaurant, is closing in Shawinigan. The closure affects between 7 and 12 employees.

Fish Club Privé, a takeout sushi restaurant, is opening a second location in Saint-Sauveur-des-Monts

The Centre of Excellence in Next Generation Networks and the Centre national intégré du manufacturier intelligent in Drummondville inaugurated a first living laboratory. The federal government supported the project with a $45M investment.

The Pallia-Vie organization inaugurated the Pavillon Diane Richer Guénette, thanks to a $5M investment. The pavilion includes a palliative care day centre and an outpatient clinic.

SB Quantum is a manufacturer of quantum diamond magnetometers in Sherbrooke. The company plans to hire new employees to increase production both in Canada and at its new enterprise in the United States.

Doyle, a chain of optometrists, is opening a new location in the Aylmer area of Gatineau

The Société locative d’investissement et de développement social, a community organization, is investing $29.6M in building 104 affordable housing units in Beauharnois. The Ville de Beauharnois, Desjardins, Biophilia développement durable, and Outil are also partners in the project.

The Ville de Salaberry-de-Valleyfield is investing nearly $8M in constructing a refrigerated ice rink. The Montreal Canadiens Children’s Foundation is contributing $2.6M in funding to the project.

Spectre de rue, in partnership with the three levels of government, welcomed 22 youth aged 18 to 30 into its Le perron housing project in Montréal. Nearly $11M has been invested.

The Centre de services scolaire de Montréal is looking to fill 146 support staff positions within its schools

The Centre de services scolaire de Montréal was forced to lay off around 150 employees from its schools since the Government of Quebec’s secularism law came into effect

NorthX Climate Tech is investing $2.2M in three wildfire technology companies in British Columbia. CRWN.ai, Nova, and Skyward Wildfire Technologies will use the funds to scale their wildfire detection and prevention technologies. Their systems support utilities and frontline teams across B.C.

Vanderhoof Specialty Wood Products, owned by the Brink Group of Companies, laid off its employees on March 6. The business said at the time that the curtailment would be temporary, but workers have received no updates in six weeks. The company said that the layoff was a result of operational challenges and that restructuring would take place.

Increased gold prices have boosted investments in mining exploration in the Southern Okanagan. $121.3 million was spent on mining exploration in 2025, up by $53.1 million year over year.

The City of Armstrong is undertaking work to demolish its old city hall. Work will involve hazardous material abatement and the removal of the old structure to facilitate future development of the site.

The Government of British Columbia is providing $18.6M in funding through the Canada-B.C. Workforce Development Agreement to expand services in 16 communities for those facing barriers to employment. Expanded services will provide outreach, coaching, training access and wraparound supports.

A new affordable 58-unit housing complex has opened on the territory of the Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc Nation. The project features a three story apartment building for Elders and individuals with disabilities and 28 townhouses for low-income families. The complex will be operated by the Yucwemínem ne Tsetsítcws‑kucw Society.

Lassonde Industries has announced that its subsidiary, Sun‑Rype, a food and beverage manufacturer, will lay off approximately 80 employees at its Kelowna facility. The company is relocating its beverage packing operations to other facilities in Alberta, Ontario, and Quebec. The layoffs will occur in phases through December 2026 and the company has stated that workers will be offered financial compensation and career transition support, where applicable. The Kelowna facility will retain 135 employees who will continue apple processing and snack production.

The next draw for the NWT Nominee Program’s Employer Driven Stream will be on June 25, with profiles due by June 22. The new expression of interest system began this year, and in the first draw in March, 65 out of 295 submitted profiles were selected. The unselected profiles will remain in the pool for 12 months for consideration in future draws.

SaskPower has signed a memorandum of understanding with Ontario-based Bruce Power to collaborate on nuclear technology, enabling both corporations to share information and align nuclear strategies. The Government of Saskatchewan has previously announced it is exploring small modular reactors and large reactor technology as part of its long-term power grid strategy.

Saskatchewan Polytechnic has laid off 30 staff this month, bringing the total layoffs since July 2025 to 154. The cuts include 18 faculty members, nine professional services employees, and three out of scope employees. The Government of Saskatchewan has said that institutions face financial challenges stemming from decreased international enrollment due to changes in Canada’s immigration policy.

The CN rail company is providing $500,000 to support two organizations working to address homelessness in Winnipeg. Grants of $250,000 will help maintain and expand programming at the Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre and the West Central Women’s Resource Centre.

The Government of Manitoba is providing $300,000 to the City of Brandon and $200,000 to the City of Portage la Prairie, to assist with public safety initiatives. The funding will be used for security upgrades such as cameras and lighting, as well as fostering partnerships with local organizations.

The Thunderbird Restaurant in Winnipeg is reopening under new ownership nearly a year after closing its doors. It is expected to begin serving customers again later this spring.

The Government of Manitoba is spending $7.6M to create about 1,900 summer jobs for young Manitobans through its Urban/Hometown Green Team program. The program provides grants to non-profits and municipalities for the hiring of seasonal workers, supporting 624 projects in 170 communities in 2026.

Winnipeg-based SkipTheDishes has closed its 15 remaining Skip Express Lane fulfilment centres, which opened in 2021 during the company’s expansion into grocery and retail delivery. The closures include two centres in Winnipeg, but it’s unclear how many staff are affected. The closures come one week after the company announced a new delivery partnership with Loblaw Inc.

Mistral Venture Partners, a venture capital company targeting early-stage startups, has hired a full-time staff member in Calgary to expand the firm’s reach and activities in Alberta.

Fulham Community School, in Yellowhead County, will remain open for the upcoming year with expectations that a new natural resources and agricultural curriculum will drive enrolment.

Visions Electronics in Medicine Hat is now closed permanently.