Labour Market News

The owner of two Smitty’s restaurant locations in Newfoundland and Labrador said the businesses were unable to recover from the impacts of the pandemic, leading to their recent closures. A total of 35 employees have been laid off across the two sites.

The provincial and federal governments have announced up to $25 million in support for Nova Scotia dairy, beef, sheep, and wild blueberry farms affected by the 2025 drought. The funding is intended to help stabilize farm operations, protect jobs, and support the recovery of rural incomes.

The FFAW and the Professional Fish Harvesters Certification Board and Fish Harvesting Safety Association have launched a new three-year initiative to address the demographic challenges facing the inshore fishery. The union says approximately one-third of certified harvesters are over the age of 54, with many expected to retire within the next decade. The project is being funded by the NL government’s Labour Market Partnerships Program.

The RCM of Haute‑Côte‑Nord is beginning construction work on a composting platform. The investment of more than $5M is being supported with $2.4M in funding from the Government of Quebec.

The Pain Pain bakery in Granby has closed

Thales Canada, a defense equipment manufacturer, will create several jobs in Montréal's Saint-Laurent borough following an expansion. The project will help the company double its production of thermal cameras.

Developer Société Immobilière Codimm will begin the Highlands residential project, a complex with 188 condos, in Québec. Construction should begin at the end of the summer and be finished by the summer of 2028.

The N.B. Real Estate Board reported that 925 homes were sold in May, marking a 12.4% decrease from May 2025, while the average price of a single-family home increased by 10.2% to $353,600. Sales activity fell sharply in Moncton, down 19.8% year over year, while Saint John experienced a relatively modest decline of 0.9%.

According to CREA, the number of homes sold in NL is down in the first five months of 2026, by 13.2% on a year-over-year basis. The average price for a home was $374,876 in May 2026, representing an increase of 11% from May 2025. The number of active listings on the market hit a 20-year low.

Strawberry farmers on P.E.I. are dealing with rising labour and operating costs this summer. Growers state that this year's crop is looking better, but struggle to find workers and face higher prices for cardboard flats, fertilizer and other supplies.

The Port of Montreal is investing $2.3B in developing the Contrecœur terminal with the help of a $1.16B loan from the federal government. The second phase will take place from August 2026 to June 2029, and the terminal is scheduled to open in 2030.

The Centre de la petite enfance Le Boisé des Érudits, in partnership with Les Industries Bonneville, a modular building manufacturer in Belœil, is building a facility with 70 spots in Contrecœur. The project is receiving $5M in funding from the Government of Quebec and should be finished by 2027.

Stéma-Pro, a steel furniture manufacturer and a division of Amisco, will close its plant in Shawinigan on August 7, 2026. As a result, about 20 employees will be affected.

The Centre de la petite enfance Auassis de Maliotenam will expand its facilities to receive 34 new subsidized spots

The Centre de la petite enfance Ritourn’ailes in Sept-Îles will expand its facilities to receive 21 new subsidized spots

The Ville de Drummondville will invest $3.9M in restoring the boiler room in the Fortissimo sector. The site could be converted into a museum and tourist attraction.

The Granby location of the Scores rotisserie-style restaurant chain has closed

The Centre de services scolaire des Rives-du-Saguenay is investing $5M in upgrades to the sports facilities at the Charles-Gravel secondary school in Saguenay. The project has started and will be finished by October.

The ALMACO Group, which specializes in space and cabin design for the naval sector, will increase its workforce from 6 to 25 employees at its head office in Québec within two years. The company will recruit for project management and construction positions.

The Zoo de Granby invested nearly $5M in adding a new water feature module in the Amazoo section called Zone Booshikë

The Government of British Columbia has announced that construction has begun on a integrated primary and community care centre in Vanderhoof. The project will increase the accessibility of local community health services by bringing them together into one location. The project is expected to cost $35.8M and will receive funding from the province and the Stuart-Nechako Regional Hospital District.

The oyster industry in N.B. has struggled from the effects of MSX and Dermo, which is why the province will spend about $12M on support programs. There will be money to help retain skilled workers, to assist with costs and site cleanup, and identify risks.

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation said Halifax’s rental vacancy rate remained Canada’s lowest in 2025, with high rents and low turnover squeezing affordability and limiting labour mobility across the Halifax region’s rental market.

Nomad Van, an RV designer, is investing $12M in a new head office in Belœil. The project, which is being supported by the two levels of government, should be finished by October 2026. The company plans to increase its workforce from 40 to around 60 employees by 2027.

The Centre de formation professionnelle de la Baie-James, with help from the Government of Quebec, is investing nearly $22M in linemen training. The first cohort will graduate this summer.

Santé Québec Laurentides has started preparatory work to rehabilitate the Mont-Laurier hospital, a project valued at $150M

The Magna Group, a property management company, has started building the WE Saint-Jérôme project, which will have 1,400 units in the city of the same name

In August, Moteurs Électriques Laval, a company that distributes and repairs industrial engines, will start building a sustainable plant in Saguenay. The $6M project should create about 15 production jobs.

The Université de Montréal, a university in the city of the same name, is investing more than $339M in building the second phase of the MIL campus. The Government of Quebec and the Courtois Foundation are participating in the project. The campus is scheduled to be finished by 2029.

Bell Canada Enterprises, a national telecommunications company with a head office in Montréal, is laying off around 690 employees, including 230 union members, as part of a reorganization

Avril, a grocery store chain with organic products, will create 50 jobs in Montréal once it opens a third location in the city. Construction will cost $5.4M, and it should be finished in the fall.

The northern cod stock has improved to a healthy level, allowing a 55% increase in total catch this year, according to federal authorities. In contrast, northern Gulf cod remains in the critical zone, with a continued moratorium and a 500-tonne limit, mainly for bycatch. The ongoing restrictions are affecting harvesters and processors on the west and south coasts of NL, with industry representatives noting that recovery has been slower than expected due to multiple factors.

The Municipalité de Rivière-au-Tonnerre began construction work on a new coastal boardwalk and rockfill. The project required a $1.8M investment, and the provincial government provided $1.2M in funding.

Ô Quai des Brasseurs, a microbrewery, will open a third location in Sainte-Marguerite-du-Lac-Masson. As a result, the company will create 65 jobs.

The Ismaili community in Laval is investing $21.5M in building a Jamatkhana Muslim community centre in the city of the same name. Construction should begin in August and be finished by 2028.

Charpentes Montmorency, a wood structure manufacturer, is investing nearly $4M in expanding its plant in Saint-Raymond and acquiring new automated equipment. The start up, which is scheduled for the spring of 2027, will increase the number of employees from 20 to 25.

Mahalo bols smoothies, a smoothie bar-style restaurant, is closing on June 19 due to profitability issues

The Centre de la petite enfance Jeunestrie Solidarity Cooperative will open two childcare centres with 80 spots in Sherbrooke by the end of next year

Okanagan Wine Club has launched a new free app that provides a guide to over 190 Okanagan Valley wineries. The app is designed to help visitors and local wine enthusiasts visit nearby wineries and support tourism.

No Ne Kitchen and Bar, a Vancouver Vietnamese restaurant, opened on Denman Street in early June.

Omni has opened its new Kelowna Escape Room on Lawrence Avenue.

SpaceDirt, a British Columbia-based company, was one of three firms hired by the Canadian Space Agency to help it prepare for human and robotic missions to the moon. SpaceDirt received a $500K contract to assess what will be needed to generate and distribute power on the moon’s surface and manage lunar soil.

Vancity, a credit union, opened a new branch on the border of Burnaby and Coquitlam on May 29.

Aritzia is hiring for over 1.5K positions to support its Warehouse Sale. The brand will hold a hiring event at the Vancouver Convention Centre from June 24 to June 26.

Federal Fire Protection Inc. opened a new retail location in Cobble Hil on June 14. The fire protection company sells fire safety equipment.

The Merritt City Council has approved a major roofing renovation for the Merritt Civic Centre in 2027. The project is expected to cost about $650K and will fully replace the structure’s room. The council also approved $250K in other upgrades for the building.

The Government of New Brunswick will require private large-animal veterinarians to participate in an on-call system to ensure emergency services are in place before April 2027. The province will pay vets for their travel and after-hours emergency work.

Workers in the 15-24 age demographic continue to face a challenging job market, with unemployment climbing to 15.2% for the month of May in N.B. A Maritime-based recruitment agency states that the hiring rate has cooled, resulting in less summer opportunities.

Eastlink has announced that it is expanding into N.B. and will offer service to Moncton, Fredericton, Saint John, Tracadie, Bathurst and Miramichi. The company has built its own mobile network and will offer home internet with mobile service.

N.B. has launched its new virtual health service and has hired 27 full-time nurse practitioners to provide care and allow for longer appointments. Virtual Care NB will also connect to other health-care providers as well, depending on the patients' needs.

The Well-Being Hub has paused some programs for seniors and laid off three staff members due to a funding shortfall. The programs are designed to help rural seniors age-in-place and access vital services such as transportation, benefits and housing.

Dalhousie University started construction on a $67M, 213-bed student residence project to ease housing pressure for incoming students. The university said it aims for below-market rents, with the building set to open in fall 2028.

Workers at St. Vincent’s Nursing Home in Halifax have ratified a new agreement with the Government of Nova Scotia, securing a wage increase of at least $5 following an eight-week strike. Other striking CUPE locals will hold ratification votes in the coming weeks.

The P.E.I. and federal governments will invest $3.4M to support the construction of 680 metres of new streets, along with wastewater and storm drainage in Alberton. Upgrading the infrastructure will allow the construction of much-needed housing in the town.

Ottawa is expected to have a licence buyback program for P.E.I.'s wild oyster harvesters up and running by September 1. The program will allow older fishers to get out at a reasonable price, reduce participants, and improve the viability of the industry.

This summer, the Corporation des aînés de la Minganie, a non-profit organization, will open the new Maisons pour aînés in Havre-Saint-Pierre. The residence will have 48 spots.

Congélerie Héritier, a food processing centre, is investing over $5M in expanding its plant in Normandin. The project, which is being carried out by Construction de l’avenir from Dolbeau-Mistassini, will be finished by the summer construction break.

This summer, the Ville de Repentigny will start rehabilitating the site with the Canadian Tire store. The City will convert the industrial park into a commercial hub.

The Ville de Blainville inaugurated the new Chambéry elementary school. The school has a capacity for 600 students and was built at a cost of $44.3M to serve a growing population.

The Société de transport de Sherbrooke, which is responsible for the city's urban public transit, is laying off 22 employees due to financial issues

The National Capital Commission invested $29M in Gatineau Park to improve the infrastructure at the Philippe Lake campground in La Pêche

Maison Oddo, a bakery in Gatineau, will open a second location in the same city. The new bakery will be in the Hull sector and will have customer seating.

The Government of British Columbia has announced it will provide 256 new skilled-trades training seats at Okanagan College in 2026/2027 as part of the Look West strategy. The expansion aims to support the regional economy through expanding trades training. The new seats include apprenticeship programs like construction and housing, critical minerals, automotive, manufacturing, and clean energy.

The Government of British Columbia has provided community groups in Langley with a total of over $2.18M from the Community Gaming Grants program as part of the larger $56M fund. In Langley, some supported projects include renovations to the Aldergrove Community Station House, refurbishments to the Campbell Downs Equestrian Centre and several sporting programs.

Bar Terrasse has announced that its bar location on East 10th Avenue in Vancouver closed on June 13 due to corporate restructuring.

Little Pisces, a Vancouver-based dessert company, has opened a new location on Columbia Street in Olympic Village. The new location is about twice the size of the brand's previous operations.

An untitled short-film project is beginning to film in Fort Nelson. Casting was completed on June 11 and the project is expected to begin filming in July.

VantageOne Credit Union has provided $30K to five North Okanagan organizations through its Good Neighbour Community Support Program. The funds will support local outreach, housing and family initiatives.

Harbour Air has launched a new daily route between Victoria and Seattle. This new route hopes to capitalize on increasing travel due to the FIFA World Cup. This new route is part of Harbour Air’s expansion plan, including three new flights from Vancouver to Seattle and new connections to Ucluelet and Campbell River.

FreshCo is opening a new grocery store at Westshore Town Centre in Langford on June 18. The 38K sq. ft. retail space will offer discount groceries and bakery items.

The Government of Canada has launched a national food strategy to improve local access to produce while lowering prices. The strategy includes $1B for infrastructure to help small grocers compete with larger retailers. The government has also set aside $750M for greenhouses and hydroponics to expand year-round production.

The City of Rossland has approved the construction of a retaining wall on McLeod Avenue. Copcan Civil will lead construction of the over $1.4M project.

The Town of Peachland has awarded a construction contract for a new 17K sq. ft. fire hall near Highway 97. The town had previously approved up to $17.5M for a new firehall. Chandos Construction LP will work on the project in partnership with Sahuri + Associates Architecture. Construction is expected to start in 2027, and the new facility will open by the end of 2028.

Maple Ridge Council has approved $190K in climate grant funding to launch a two-year Residential Resiliency Energy Retrofit Pilot Program to help individuals improve their home’s energy efficiency and protection from extreme heat while reducing its emissions. Supported measures may include improved insulation, air sealing, energy-efficient windows and heat pumps.

The Cowichan Sportsplex is adding two new beach volleyball courts. The project was supported through fundraising and donations. Once complete, the courts will be available for rentals, lessons, camps and drop-in use. An exact completion date for the project has yet to be announced.

The British Columbia Construction Association has launched the Builders Life TalentCentral platform, an online career hub for the construction industry. The association aims to connect more employers with jobseekers using AI-enabled tools.

According to Statistics Canada, British Columbia led all Canadian provinces in non-residential construction building permit declines in April 2026. The value of non-residential permits in the province fell over $585M, led by a $388.2M decrease in institutional construction and a $323.2M decrease in industrial construction. The commercial construction component grew by over $125M.

The Government of British Columbia has announced $102.5M in spending for road improvements across Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland. The work will improve road safety while extending their lifespans. In the Lower Mainland, $46M will go towards improvements to Highway 1. On Vancouver Island, improvements will be made to Highways 1, 19 and 19A.

Inomin Mines has launched a $2.3M mining exploration program at the Beaver-Lynx polymetallic project north of Williams Lake. Atlas Drilling in Kamloops will complete the drill project consisting of about 4.1 km of drilling.

Developers have started building Terrasses du Saint-Laurent, a project with 67 rental condos in Donnacona. The project, valued at $20M, will be carried out by Groupe Tur-Co from Québec. The units should be delivered by the summer of 2027.

The Municipalité de Saint-Fulgence is investing $5M in building a new fire station. The project will begin by the end of the summer.

This summer, the Ville de Mont-Tremblant will begin to upgrade the sewage sludge plant. The project should take two years.

The Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) has closed its physical location in Charlottetown, but states it will continue its programming on the Island. It will also mean the loss of the CNIB store, which sold items such as canes and eyewear.

WorkBC is launching a new employment initiative in Fort St. John, called The Landing Place, for individuals experiencing homelessness, substance use and mental health issues. The program will provide supports to individuals who face barriers to WorkBC’s regular programs and will help them bridge into other work development programs through instruction in basic skills.

The British Columbia Human Rights Commissioner has awarded 50 community projects across the province with $500 grants to combat misinformation as part of the Community Amplifier initiative.

The Port Moody Police Department has begun using body-worn cameras. The cameras will provide additional evidence during complex incidents. All officers in the department are expected to be equipped with the cameras later this year. The project is expected to cost around $120K up front and $120K each year to fund a new IT position.

The BC First Nations Justice Council has launched a Police Accountability Unit to support individuals navigating the police oversight process. The unit began as a pilot project in 2024 and has previously taken on 220 files. The program is funded by the Law Foundation of British Columbia.

Pret A Manger, a coffee chain, has announced it will be expanding across Canada, including a new location at YVR Airport in Richmond. An exact opening date has yet to be announced but the brand expects the shop to open in early June 2026.

Chayan, a bubble tea shop, opened on Robson Street in Vancouver on June 14.

Shawarma Time is opening a new location at the corner of Hamilton and West Georgia in downtown Vancouver.

Hide + Seek Coffee is opening a new location at the Royal BC Museum in Victoria. The coffeeshop is expected to open by the end of June. This announcement follows the closure of the Oak Bay location on June 14.

Rifflandia, a Victoria music festival, has announced it will be ceasing operations due to rising costs and the lack of a suitable venue. Organizers had hoped to host a final festival in September 2026 but say that financial issues have made that impossible.

Northern Health has opened the intake for the 2026 Imagine community grants. Organizations are eligible for up to $10K in grant funding to support health and wellness projects for northern B.C. residents. Applications are open until July 5 and the funding will be released in September.

The Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria has added six new substance use acute crisis beds. The new beds will provide 24/7 care to people in crisis for substance use, and for behavioural and mental health needs.

Columbia Basin Trust has opened a new office on Nelson Avenue in Nakusp. The office will serve as a local point of connection with residents.

The Government of British Columbia has announced that the Connected Communities BC program, together with the Government of Canada’s Universal Broadband Fund, is providing $63M to support the construction of a new fibre-optic network in the Thompson-Okanagan region. The network will serve 4K households across 50 communities in the region. The project is expected to complete in 2029.

The City of Vancouver has announced that 102 new co-op homes have opened at the McHardy Housing Co-Op in the Joyce-Collingwood neighbourhood. The project received about $7.9M from the city, about $11.5M from the Government of British Columbia’s Community Housing Fund and $122K from Community Land Trust.

The Government of Canada has opened a rail preclearance facility at the Vancouver Pacific Central Rail Station in Vancouver to help bolster travel and trade between British Columbia and the United States. Travellers can now clear customs at the station for a quicker and easier arrival.

Enbridge and the Ministry of Transportation and Transit are beginning road improvements at the intersection of Alaska Highway and Pingel Creek Road in mid-June. The road work will improve safety and support access to Enbridge’s Compressor Station 1B. The road improvement work is expected to complete in about two months.

Kamloops City Council has approved a 900-home development, including some light industrial areas, a commercial centre, and green space near Kenna Cartwright Park. According to the designer, most of the site would be dedicated to facilitating local jobs while providing homes and access to nearby businesses. The development is expected to take at least 12 years to compete and could begin in 2027.

The City of Vancouver has announced that the Vancouver Aquatic Centre will close on June 28 to prepare for demolition work. Construction on a new $175M swimming facility will begin later this year.

The Government of British Columbia has announced construction of the CPKC rail overpass near Langley in the Fraser Valley will begin in summer 2026. The province awarded a $74.2M contract to Norland Kingston General Partnership for the work to replace the existing structure between 216th Street and 264th Street. This work is part of the Fraser Valley Highway 1 Corridor Improvement Program.

The Comox Valley Regional District has introduced a new three-year septic system rebate plan to incentivize owners to perform maintenance on their systems. Eligible property owners can apply for up to $700 for essential maintenance, with a total of $36K allocated to the plan.

The Government of Canada is providing $37M to the Forest Enhancement Society of BC to support fibre recovery and wildfire risk projects as part of its $130M support for forest sector transformation through Natural Resources Canada. The funding helps contractors process and transport biomass for use instead of burning, supporting forestry-related work.

The BC Lions football team has partnered with Telus to plant 20K trees in the Kelowna area this summer. The reforestation project will be delivered through Telus Environmental Solutions for areas impacted by recent wildfires.

Appartements Luminance, a supervised housing organization, is launching a project with 35 affordable housing units in Varennes. Various partners contributed to the project of more than $17M. The project is scheduled to be finished by the spring of 2027.

The Quebec Beverage Container Recycling Association, a non-profit organization, announced that a new Consignaction point of service will be opening in Port-Cartier

The Municipalité de Sainte-Sophie inaugurated its new fire station. The Government of Quebec provided $740,000 in funding out of the $1.25M that was required for the upgrades.

CGC Inc., Canada's largest manufacturer of gypsum-based building materials and USG Corporation's Canadian division, have opened a new wallboard manufacturing plant in Wheatland County. The $210M facility expands Canadian manufacturing capacity, strengthens supply for customers across Western Canada and has created nearly 100 full-time jobs in the region.

Charlottetown city staff state that the city does not have the water capacity to allow an AI data centre to be set up in the area. Electricity demand is also a concern. Canada only has five hyperscale data centres, but there are nearly 100 proposed or being built.

N.B.’s commissioner of official languages has ruled that Alcool NB Liquor agency stores must offer bilingual service. Agency stores are run by third parties and those in English speaking rural areas say they will be challenged to find bilingual staff.

New Brunswick’s 7,800 public school teachers have signed a new collective agreement that will result in a 14.5% wage increase over five years. The agreement also includes more support in the classroom, a recruitment adjustment, and retention premiums.

Halifax street construction is sending cruise passengers past downtown businesses as fencing is blocking access to patios. The decline in customers has led to reduced hours and some layoffs for affected restaurants.

The Ville de Baie-Comeau is starting work to improve Pierre-Ouellet boulevard this summer. The contract of nearly $5.45M was awarded to the Jacques Dufour Construction company.

Siemens Canada inaugurated the completion of a $14M expansion and upgrading project at its plant in Drummondville. The project will result in the creation of 40 jobs, which will bring the total workforce to 400 employees.

The arrival of the Institut de recherche Robert-Sauvé en santé et en sécurité du travail at the Biotech City in Laval will require a $200M investment to build new offices

CGC Inc., Canada's largest manufacturer of gypsum-based building materials and USG Corporation's Canadian division, have opened a new wallboard manufacturing plant in Wheatland County. The $210M facility expands Canadian manufacturing capacity, strengthens supply for customers across Western Canada and has created nearly 100 full-time jobs in the region.

Western LNG has signed benefit agreements with the Gitxaala Nation, Metlakatla First Nation and Lax Kw’alaams Band regarding its Ksi Lisims liquefied natural gas project on British Columbia’s West Coast. The agreements include economic opportunities for the affected communities and the undertaking of climate initiatives.

Doe Coffee is opening a new café location on Main Street in Vancouver. An exact opening date for the location has yet to be announced.

Dear Garden, a new café, has opened on Odlin Crescent in Richmond’s Pacific Plaza.

Angus T, a Vancouver bakery, has announced it is planning to open a new location on West Cordova Street. An exact opening date has yet to be announced. The brand is currently undergoing a significant expansion and has also announced a future location planned for 2027 on Dawson Street in Burnaby.

Columbia Basin Trust has provided a $250K donation to support KidSport BC’s work to reduce financial barriers that prevent children from participating in organized sports. The funds will support youth in Greater Trail, Nelson and Cranbrook.

The Jays Care Foundation has provided $125K to the Summerland Minor Baseball Association to support upgrades to the community’s baseball field.

A new outdoor pool opened in Enderby on June 12. While some work continues on the facility, a grand opening will be held to celebrate full completion in mid-July.

The Comox Valley Regional District has announced the completion of two sections of the Denman Cross Island Trail. The over 3.5 km new trail increases active transportation connectivity for residents and visitors while improving safety. The project was funded through a B.C. Active Transportation Infrastructure grant and Community Works funding.

The City of New Westminster has passed an amendment requiring landlords and property owners to keep rentals from reaching dangerous temperatures from April 1 to October 31.

Luminara, a Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection vessel, has begun a new seasonal sailing from Vancouver. The Luminara holds about 450 passengers and the luxury cruise line’s first sailing will stop in Vancouver nine times as part of its Alaska itineraries. In 2027, the ship is expected to make 10 visits to Vancouver.

NORAM Electrolysis Systems, a Vancouver-based cleantech company, has secured $5.6M in funding from the Governments of Canada and British Columbia to develop electrochemical infrastructure to refine lithium for batteries at its Richmond facility. Around $3M was from The National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program and $2.6M from the Innovative Clean Energy fund.

The City of Fort St. John has awarded a $2.4M contract to Knappett Industries for its Lower Bouffioux Coulee Dike Armouring Project that would upgrade the city’s storm drainage infrastructure. The project is funded through a $4M Disaster Risk Reduction Grant from the Union of BC Municipalities Community Emergency Preparedness Fund. Construction is expected to stat in mid-August.

The Government of British Columbia has announced $10.5M in resurfacing work on Highway 97 between Azouzetta and Mount Solitude. The work is being undertaken by Peter Bros. Construction and is expected to be completed by fall 2026. LaPrairie Works was also awarded a $6M contract for resurfacing work for on Highway 27, expected to complete by fall 2026.

The Government of British Columbia has announced that work to improve 500 km of highways and side roads is underway in B.C.’s southern Interior. Okanagan Aggregates has received an $11.7M contract to repave around 28 km of Highway 3 in summer 2026. The project is expected to complete by October 2026.

The Government of British Columbia has announced the completion of $3.2M of flood-protection upgrades to Vernon Creek and $19M in upgrades to the Ellis 4 Dam in Penticton. The projects received over funds from all levels of government through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program. Nearly $7.5M in new work is planned for dike construction and upgrades in Lumby, starting this summer.

The City of West Kelowna awarded a $1.27M contract to DesJardins Contracting for drainage and safety improvements to the City Hall parking lot. The council also awarded nearly $445K to Superior Excavating for upgrades to Glenrosa’s Ranch Park and over $380K to Bluepoint Construction for drainage work on Menu Road.

Penticton City Council has voted to approve a 200-unit residential development on a currently parking lot on Martin Street. The proposed building would also include retail space on the bottom floor.

Construction has begun on a 55K sq. ft. T&T Supermarket at Gilmore Place in Burnaby’s Brentwood neighbourhood. The project has faced difficulties due to permitting that delayed it for two years. The location is now expected to open in fall 2026.

The Municipality of North Cowichan council has approved the Green Lantern redevelopment in Chemainus. The project would transform the former Green Lantern Inn and Pub into a 15-unit apartment building.

Habitat for Humanity has announced plans to build a 26-unit affordable townhome community in the Westhills neighbourhood of Langford. Construction is expected to begin later in summer 2026. The project is funded by the City of Langford’s Affordable Housing Reserve Fund.

The Forest Enhancement Society of BC is providing over $2M to West Kootenay forest enhancement project in 2026. These funds support work to reduce wildfire risk, restore ecosystems and improve forest health. Recipients include Creston Valley Forest Corp., Harror-Procter Community Co-op and Slocan Integral Forestry Co-op.

The Municipalité de Saint-Dominique-du-Rosaire opened its new municipal garage. It was built thanks to a $2.3M investment from the Government of Quebec.

Osha Mookata, a roughly 5,000-sq.-ft. Thai restaurant, opened in Scarborough

Parkview at Front, a $5M, 55‑unit residential rental building in Thorold is being developed from the former Moose & Goose nightclub, with some units expected to open as early as August

Lynden Door Inc. is investing in a new residential door manufacturing facility in Aylmer that is expected to begin operations in 2027

The proposed Taltson hydro expansion, which will connect the North and South Slave regions, is expected to add 60MW to the Twin Gorges facility and more than 320km of transmission line. Valued at $2B–$3B, the project will create 500–700 jobs during the construction period, prioritizing Northern and Indigenous labour. Construction is targeted to begin by 2029, with operations anticipated by 2033–34.

The Hay River Heritage Centre reopened June 10 after being closed since 2022 due to flooding. The Hay River Museum Society, which runs the heritage centre, is also developing a five-year capital and tourism business plan to guide future initiatives and operations.

CanAlaska Uranium has launched its 2026 summer drill program at the West McArthur Joint Venture in Saskatchewan’s Athabasca Basin. The program will expand drilling around the Pike Zone to identify additional mineralization. Exploration activities are expected to continue through September.

The Woodlands and Waterways Regional Visitor Centre in Air Ronge reopened on June 7 following a temporary closure. The facility now includes an archive room and expanded services, such as ski rentals, in addition to offering trip planning and local information services.

The Government of Saskatchewan is providing $918K over two years to the Elizabeth Fry Society to support female offenders transitioning out of custody. The funding will go towards housing support, employment assistance, and mental health services, including a 10-bed transitional housing program in Saskatoon.

Buffalo Narrows Friendship Centre has opened a new 29-unit transitional housing facility in the community. The $10M project will provide residents with various Indigenous-led and trauma-informed supports, including on-site addictions counselling, budgeting classes, and food programs.

A new strip mall is under construction in Winnipeg’s North Kildonan neighbourhood and scheduled to be completed in July. More than 60% of the space is already leased, with tenants to include a grocery store, dental clinic, and pizza place.

New Jersey sandwich chain Jersey Mike’s Subs is opening a location in Steinbach, its first in Manitoba. The company currently has 26 locations in Canada and is aiming for 300 by 2034.

Ice cream shop Made by Marcus is set to open another Calgary location soon.

Twin Willows Golf Club in Edmonton is set to close permanently following the 2026 season.

A representative for the Corner Brook Chamber of Commerce says a possible work stoppage affecting the Marine Atlantic service would have a negative effect on businesses across the province while also impacting tourism. Some figures show up to 30% of all tourists coming to the island arrive through Port aux Basques.

Icewater Seafoods, a NL-based seafood processor and exporter, has achieved certification under the Brand Reputation through Compliance Global Standards (BRCGS) program. Awarded following an independent third-party audit of the company’s food safety, quality, traceability, and operational systems, BRCGS certification is recognized globally and required by many of the world’s largest retailers and food companies. Icewater employs 280 people on a near year-round basis and will peak at 320 people this summer.

Federal statistics show 121,191 New Brunswickers were approved for the Canadian Dental Care Plan last year, but only about half received care. The plan has increased demand, but N.B. has a shortage of dental assistants, hygienists, and in some areas – dentists.

Nova Scotia has run out of funding for new child-care projects. Nearly 9,700 subsidized spaces have been created since 2021, with more in progress. Rising costs have exhausted available funding through 2031, limiting the expansion of affordable childcare.

According to a new report, Nova Scotia is the most expensive province to rent in. Average asking rents for apartments in Nova Scotia rose by 2.6% in May to $2,343, while the national average asking rent declined by 4.7% year-over-year, to $2,029.

Parks Canada has begun its first round of job cuts as part of the Government of Canada’s plan to reduce the size of the public service over the next three years. The department has notified impacted individuals and says that it will not disclose how many positions will be impacted. Parks Canada will prioritize attrition and reassignment where possible to meet plans to cut nearly $145M in spending.

Brasseurs du Monde, a microbrewery in Saint-Hyacinthe, will invest over $1M in producing Siboire beers. As a result, the company will create many local jobs.

This summer, the Ville de Baie-Comeau will continue with renovations at the Alice-Lane library. The provincial government is providing $2.3M in funding for the project of more than $3.16M.

The Ville de Saint-Jérôme is investing just over $15M in various road repair projects this summer

Main dans la main, a social pediatrics centre in Cowansville, inaugurated its new premises following a $1.5M investment

Developers are investing $2M in developing a pickleball centre at the Centre Jonquière, which is a mall in Saguenay. Construction work will begin in mid-June and be finished by November. The centre will create ten jobs once it opens.

A new strip mall is under construction in Winnipeg’s North Kildonan neighbourhood and scheduled to be completed in July. More than 60% of the space is already leased, with tenants to include a grocery store, dental clinic, and pizza place.

New Jersey sandwich chain Jersey Mike’s Subs is opening a location in Steinbach, its first in Manitoba. The company currently has 26 locations in Canada and is aiming for 300 by 2034.

The proposed Taltson hydro expansion, which will connect the North and South Slave regions, is expected to add 60MW to the Twin Gorges facility and more than 320km of transmission line. Valued at $2B–$3B, the project will create 500–700 jobs during the construction period, prioritizing Northern and Indigenous labour. Construction is targeted to begin by 2029, with operations anticipated by 2033–34.

The Hay River Heritage Centre reopened June 10 after being closed since 2022 due to flooding. The Hay River Museum Society, which runs the heritage centre, is also developing a five-year capital and tourism business plan to guide future initiatives and operations.

CanAlaska Uranium has launched its 2026 summer drill program at the West McArthur Joint Venture in Saskatchewan’s Athabasca Basin. The program will expand drilling around the Pike Zone to identify additional mineralization. Exploration activities are expected to continue through September.

The Woodlands and Waterways Regional Visitor Centre in Air Ronge reopened on June 7 following a temporary closure. The facility now includes an archive room and expanded services, such as ski rentals, in addition to offering trip planning and local information services.

The Government of Saskatchewan is providing $918K over two years to the Elizabeth Fry Society to support female offenders transitioning out of custody. The funding will go towards housing support, employment assistance, and mental health services, including a 10-bed transitional housing program in Saskatoon.

Buffalo Narrows Friendship Centre has opened a new 29-unit transitional housing facility in the community. The $10M project will provide residents with various Indigenous-led and trauma-informed supports, including on-site addictions counselling, budgeting classes, and food programs.

Ice cream shop Made by Marcus is set to open another Calgary location soon.

Twin Willows Golf Club in Edmonton is set to close permanently following the 2026 season.

Rio Tinto has expanded its Rio Tinto Canada Fund by 30% to $13M in 2026 to support communities near operations. The fund includes $350K over three years for Carrier Sekani Family Services and $300K over three years for the Northern First Nations Alliance. The fund supports projects that boost community resilience, Indigenous reconciliation and natural environments.

The Government of British Columbia has provided Nanaimo-area non-profits with a total of about $2.1M from its community gaming grants. Supported projects include a farm community collective, a disability resource centre and a men’s resource centre.

The Roma Nord Bistro in Kelowna will close in December 2026.

Taiwan Bento 101 has opened a new food stall in Richmond’s Aberdeen Centre food court.

Dollar Boba, a self-serve boba shop, has opened on No. 3 Road in Richmond.

Several Richmond restaurants have recently shut down. Bubble Queen Café closed its Odlin Crescent location on May 24. First Bite, a bakery, closed its Minoru Boulevard location on May 6. Datang Hot Pot closed its restaurant location on Leslie Road in mid-May. Hey Yearn closed its restaurant on Capstan Way in late May.

Selkirk College has launched a new one-year Medical Laboratory Assistant Program at its Trail Campus with $400K from the Government of British Columbia. The training program looks to address severe staffing shortages in Trial and other communities in Interior Health.

A new classroom building with 150 student seats has opened at Wellington Secondary School in Nanaimo. Six new classrooms will begin operating in the next school year. The project cost around $9M and started in August 2024.

Spencer Block, a new 278-unit rental development, is opening in downtown Victoria on August 1. The project also includes a fitness centre, co-working spaces, wellness facilities, social lounges and pet-friendly amenities.

TransLink has announced that it is spending $21.6M on tournament-related expenditures during the FIFA World Cup. These expenses will enhance its services and staffing levels, in addition to the installation of new décor and information systems. These funds will come from the City of Vancouver’s FIFA World Cup budget.

The Government of British Columbia provided $24K to the Quesnel Airport through its B.C. Air Access Program. The program provided $8M province-wide to improve rural and remote airports. In Quesnel, these funds will support a new facility master plan to guide future investments and development.

Keywest Asphalt has begun a major summer paving project along Highways 1 and 97 near Ashcroft and Cache Creek. The project will include resurfacing of about 78.8 km of road.

The Keremeos village council has begun operating a 40-kW solar power project at its wastewater treatment plant. The council also approved another project that would add 30-kW of capacity to the village located at the municipal offices. This project would save over $130K over the next 25 years. Both projects were funded by the Local Government Climate Action program.

The Government of British Columbia is providing the Forest Enhancement Society of BC with $20M per year for three years to support First Nations, local governments, organizations and the wider industry to undertake projects that reduce wildfire risk, restore ecosystems and improve forest health while supporting jobs. In 2026, 60 projects across the province will receive a share of the funding.

The Government of British Columbia has announced funding for 16 forest enhancement projects in the Quesnel and Williams Lake area as part of $20M in funding in partnership with the Forest Enhancement Society of BC. These projects restore ecosystems and reduce fire risks while improving forest health and include treatment work at Dragon Mountain Park and risk reduction work at Sheep Creek Hill.

The BC Wildfire Service is undertaking wildfire risk reduction work at the Pincushion Place Wilderness Park in Peachland. The work will cover nine hectares of land and will include thinning, pruning and fuel removal.

The Government of British Columbia is providing $4.25M to the 2026 intake of the B.C. Farmers’ Market Nutrition Coupon Program to provide eligible households with coups to purchase food from local farmers’ market. The program supports local food systems by increasing access to farmers’ produce.

DAVIDsTEA opened a new location in the Durham Region at Oshawa Centre

Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry is launching a new graduate program, the Master of Physician Assistant Studies, to train physician assistants to work in hospitals, clinics and community settings across Ontario

St. Vincent’s on Huron, a 73-unit affordable housing development by The Society of St. Vincent De Paul in northeast London, is under construction and is expected to open in February 2027   

MIA Brunch Bar opened a second location in downtown Toronto

The Nunavut government is preparing to recruit up to 68 federal employees ahead of devolution, which will transfer land management responsibilities to the territory on April 1, 2027. Formal job offers for positions in the new department are expected to begin in October.

The federal government is providing $22.7M over four years through the Build Communities Strong Fund – Local Impact Stream in the North. The program supports construction and renewal of community infrastructure across the three territories, with applications now open.

Eldorado Gold has produced its first copper concentrate at the McIlvenna Bay Project in east-central Saskatchewan as of June 7, 2026. The operation is ramping up toward 4,900 tonnes per day, with commercial production expected in Q3 2026.

The Government of Canada is providing $50K to support the first Executive Nuclear Energy Management School in Canada. The program, which will be delivered by the University of Saskatchewan and International Atomic Energy Agency, aims to train leaders on nuclear energy systems, safety, regulation, and emerging technologies.

The Government of Manitoba is providing a total of $4.3M to rural water and wastewater infrastructure projects. These include watermain renewals, well supplies, sewer main upgrades, and water pipeline extensions.

Seequent and the Cascade Institute have launched a national initiative to develop a Canadian Thermal Model that maps deep geothermal energy resources across the country. Using advanced machine learning and geophysical data, the project aims to improve understanding of subsurface heat and reduce uncertainty that has slowed geothermal development.

Xylem, a global water technology company, has signed agreement with Dow to design, build and operate advanced water systems at its large-scale industrial complex in Fort Saskatchewan.

The Olds Sportsplex is closing temporarily for critical infrastructure improvements and expected to be completed late summer.

WestJet and Sunwing Vacations Group are suspending flights to Cuba indefinitely.

WestJet signed a codeshare deal with Icelandair giving travellers access to more than 10 cities in Europe through an Iceland connection. WestJet will begin seasonal non-stop service to Iceland from Edmonton and Winnipeg later this month.

Elections Alberta has launched its recruitment drive for the upcoming referendum on October 19. The drive is the largest in Alberta’s history requiring more than 60,000 workers. Some positions are set to begin October 13, 2026 with paid training.

A family-owned business that has been operating in Bay Roberts, NL for decades closed on June 12, 2026. Bay Roberts Distributors delivered Labatt products in the region for the last 50 years.

The N.B. government is reminding employers about the rules related to employing young workers. Under the Employment Standards Act those under 16 can’t work more than six hours per day or work overnight, and those under 14 can’t work in certain industries.

The Government of British Columbia has provided $100K to the Kootenay Association of Science and Technology’s TechEdge initiative to help small businesses and communities adopt new technologies. The initiative helps connect recipients with opportunities to adopt digital and AI tools that boost productivity, reduce costs and support economic growth.

One World Lithium is partnering with the University of British Columbia to develop new extraction technologies to support lithium carbonate production from brines and clay slurries.

BC Transit has begun demolition work on five buildings in Saanich to make space for its proposed transit centre. The proposed centre could accommodate 150 additional buses in the fleet. Both of the existing Greater Victoria transit centres are expected to be at maximum capacity by 2028. The demolition is expected to take until 2027.

Duchesne et Fils, a manufacturer of building materials in Yamachiche, has resumed operations thanks to the Zohar Group. The company recalled 85 out of 140 employees and plans to have its staff fully return in the coming weeks.

Ambition Habitation, a non-profit organization, started a project with 50 affordable housing units in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield. The project of around $16M is being supported by the three levels of government, and it should be finished by the summer of 2027.

Hôpital du Suroît, a healthcare facility in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, is receiving $25.7M from Santé Québec to upgrade its facilities in an effort to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions

The Quebec Beverage Container Recycling Association, a non-profit organization, inaugurated a Consignaction site in Belœil

In April, the Ville de Baie-Comeau started a renovation project at the Henri-Desjardins centre. The project of nearly $6.2M should be finished by February 2027.

The Municipalité de Parisville will spend $6.1M on replacing its water mains and sewer pipes on the main road. The project will run until late October.

Developer Prével is investing $81.4M in building 210 new affordable housing units on the Esplanade Cartier site in Montréal. Interloge is partnering with the Ville de Montréal and the Government of Quebec for the project.

The Société de développement Angus, a social economy enterprise that specializes in urban revitalization, is investing $19M in converting a building into a community hub in Montréal's Mile-End neighbourhood. The federal government is investing $11.3M in the project.

The Thaïzone restaurant in Drummondville opened after renovations. The restaurant has created about 15 jobs since it reopened.

Property management company Groupe Evoludev, in partnership with the Fonds de solidarité FTQ, started construction on the Laurée residential project. The 12-storey building construction project has a total of 217 units.

Le Pêle-Mêle, a pub-style restaurant, is closing its location in Gatineau's Plateau neighbourhood

The Government of Manitoba is providing a total of $4.3M to rural water and wastewater infrastructure projects. These include watermain renewals, well supplies, sewer main upgrades, and water pipeline extensions.

The Nunavut government is preparing to recruit up to 68 federal employees ahead of devolution, which will transfer land management responsibilities to the territory on April 1, 2027. Formal job offers for positions in the new department are expected to begin in October.

The federal government is providing $22.7M over four years through the Build Communities Strong Fund – Local Impact Stream in the North. The program supports construction and renewal of community infrastructure across the three territories, with applications now open.

Eldorado Gold has produced its first copper concentrate at the McIlvenna Bay Project in east-central Saskatchewan as of June 7, 2026. The operation is ramping up toward 4,900 tonnes per day, with commercial production expected in Q3 2026.

The Government of Canada is providing $50K to support the first Executive Nuclear Energy Management School in Canada. The program, which will be delivered by the University of Saskatchewan and International Atomic Energy Agency, aims to train leaders on nuclear energy systems, safety, regulation, and emerging technologies.

Seequent and the Cascade Institute have launched a national initiative to develop a Canadian Thermal Model that maps deep geothermal energy resources across the country. Using advanced machine learning and geophysical data, the project aims to improve understanding of subsurface heat and reduce uncertainty that has slowed geothermal development.

Xylem, a global water technology company, has signed agreement with Dow to design, build and operate advanced water systems at its large-scale industrial complex in Fort Saskatchewan.

The Olds Sportsplex is closing temporarily for critical infrastructure improvements and expected to be completed late summer.

WestJet and Sunwing Vacations Group are suspending flights to Cuba indefinitely.

WestJet signed a codeshare deal with Icelandair giving travellers access to more than 10 cities in Europe through an Iceland connection. WestJet will begin seasonal non-stop service to Iceland from Edmonton and Winnipeg later this month.

Elections Alberta has launched its recruitment drive for the upcoming referendum on October 19. The drive is the largest in Alberta’s history requiring more than 60,000 workers. Some positions are set to begin October 13, 2026 with paid training.

Cornwall Gravel Company Limited was awarded an almost $4.6M contract to resurface about 50 km of municipal roads among five municipalities in the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry, as well as one neighbouring municipality 

The City of Guelph will receive more than $15.7M from the federal government over the next decade to support public transit funding 

Denison Mines has begun construction on the Wheeler River Phoenix Project in northern Saskatchewan, the first large-scale uranium mine in Canada in over 20 years. The project is expected to create over 300 construction jobs and 150 operational roles once production begins in 2028. The mine is projected to have a lifespan of about 10 years.

South East Cornerstone Public School Division is allocating over $3.5M to upgrade facilities over the 2025-26 school year. The projects will include accessibility improvements, roofing repairs, HVAC upgrades, and renovations to gymnasiums and washrooms across multiple schools.

BHP Canada has signed agreements with two rail carriers to transport potash from the Jansen mine to Westshore Terminals in Vancouver for export. The four-year deal establishes a dual-rail transportation model to support Stage 1 production, with future transport plans expected to align with later phases of development.

Sunrise Credit Union is providing a total $53,500 in community grants to five projects across southwestern Manitoba. These include facility repairs, health care equipment purchases, and a new play structure for a day care that is expanding its capacity by 63 spaces.

The Cail farm in Kent County, established about 150 years ago, was sold off. The N.B. farmer stated that rising operating costs make it hard to pass it down to the next generation. The number of Canadian farms have fallen 44% between 1976 and 2021.

CUPE 1082 reached a tentative deal with St. Vincent's Nursing Home. If the deal is ratified, then other local CUPEs will vote on it, potentially ending the long-term care labour dispute for 3,600 workers and 36 care homes across the province.

Oakberry, an acai berry franchise, is opening a new location in Kelowna. The expansion comes as part of a larger expansion across Canada, including 13 locations in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba and Ontario.

Nutters Everyday Naturals Kamloops, a grocery and health food store, is closing.

Angus T is opening a new café on Granville Street in Vancouver.

Dave’s Hot Chicken is opening a new location on Granville Street in Vancouver on June 12.

Sunrise Credit Union is providing a total $53,500 in community grants to five projects across southwestern Manitoba. These include facility repairs, health care equipment purchases, and a new play structure for a day care that is expanding its capacity by 63 spaces.

Denison Mines has begun construction on the Wheeler River Phoenix Project in northern Saskatchewan, the first large-scale uranium mine in Canada in over 20 years. The project is expected to create over 300 construction jobs and 150 operational roles once production begins in 2028. The mine is projected to have a lifespan of about 10 years.

South East Cornerstone Public School Division is allocating over $3.5M to upgrade facilities over the 2025-26 school year. The projects will include accessibility improvements, roofing repairs, HVAC upgrades, and renovations to gymnasiums and washrooms across multiple schools.

BHP Canada has signed agreements with two rail carriers to transport potash from the Jansen mine to Westshore Terminals in Vancouver for export. The four-year deal establishes a dual-rail transportation model to support Stage 1 production, with future transport plans expected to align with later phases of development.

Accelerate Okanagan and Prospera Credit Union have opened the Level Up Local grant program for the 2026 intake. The program provides grants of up to $3K to support businesses to implement new customer relationship systems, upgrade their websites, explore AI or use digital marketing.

Roastory Asian BBQ is opening a location at Richmond’s Lansdowne Centre food court. An exact opening date has yet to be announced.

The Government of British Columbia is providing $100K to four Cariboo off-road recreation clubs for trail maintenance projects as part of the $500K 2026 Off Road Vehicle Trail Fund. The funds will support new trails, signage, facilities and rehabilitation work in 100 Mile house, Williams Lake and Wells.

Lax Kw’alaams is planning to open a new daycare facility in the community that will include Sm’algya̱x language and Ts’msyen cultural learning. The facility is expected to open in late June or July 2026 and will have space for up to 52 children.

Dale Coleman Construction Ltd. was awarded a $1.8M contract to build a new fire hall in St‑Eugène, East Hawkesbury Township, with construction set to begin in early July and take about 12 months

WEthrift, a not-for-profit community thrift store, has opened in Windsor

The Prairie Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre in St. Adolphe will close at the end of summer after nearly two decades in operation, citing funding challenges and increasing costs. The closure is expected to increase demand on Manitoba’s other wildlife rescue, the Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Centre.

Dulcey, a Vancouver bakery, has closed its location on Hamilton Street.

DollarBOBA, a self-serve boba shop, opened on June 8 at Richmond’s Broadmoor Village plaza.

Tsawout First Nation is beginning construction on a 60-site campground on Salt Spring Island in June 2026. The campsite is the first part of a larger project, with the Nation announcing plans to build a cultural space nearby. A completion date for the project has yet to be announced.

The British Columbia Historical Federation has awarded a $5K Centennial Legacy Fund grant to the Vancouver Island Muslim Association to support archival research and recording oral histories.

Boutique Champagne!, which specializes in wedding and prom dress sales and rentals, closed its stores in Montréal and Saint-Hyacinthe

Boutique Champagne!, which specializes in wedding and prom dress sales and rentals, closed its stores in Montréal and Saint-Hyacinthe

Vooban, which specializes in applied AI, will hire 70 AI experts within 3 months. The new staff will be assigned to its head office in Québec and its offices in Montréal and Toronto. They will join 225 existing employees.

Vooban, which specializes in applied AI, will hire 70 AI experts within 3 months. The new staff will be assigned to its head office in Québec and its offices in Montréal and Toronto. They will join 225 existing employees.

The Prairie Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre in St. Adolphe will close at the end of summer after nearly two decades in operation, citing funding challenges and increasing costs. The closure is expected to increase demand on Manitoba’s other wildlife rescue, the Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Centre.

Vancouver City Council has approved $75K in funding to support the 2026 Pride Parade in August. According to organizers, corporate sponsorships have been significantly down to $350K from nearly $1M four years ago. The 2025 Pride Parade was estimated to have generated $30M in economic activity.

The new $184M Freedom Mobile Arch amphitheatre has opened at the PNE fairgrounds in Hastings Park. The amphitheatre has space for about 10K guests and will host a variety of events, including a watch party for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Northern Health has reported that a total of 77.5 hours of emergency department closures were recorded in northeast B.C. due to staffing challenges in May 2026. This was 114.5 fewer closure hours than April, which recorded 192 hours.

The Government of British Columbia is providing $850K to 32 Kootenay organizations through its Community Gaming Grants. These funds will support programs that deliver human and social services to improve the lives of residents. Some recipients in the region include the Castlegar Community Services Society, Kaslo Community Services Society and Nelson CARES Society.

The Government of British Columbia is providing the Village of Chase with $25K in grant funding to support inclusion and well-being initiatives for older adults. The funds are part of $500K in grants from the Ministry of Health for 26 communities across the province.

Vancouver General Hospital has added two KIRO oncology chemotherapy robots to prepare treatments for cancer patients. The robots cost a total of about $3M and were purchased with fundraised money.

Kelowna International Airport has opened a new solar-powered e-bike hub to provide cyclists a secure location to charge their bikes. The airport hopes the charging stations will encourage more commuters to use sustainable transportation options.

Surerus Pipeline has provided a $20K grant to the Fort St. John Women’s Resource Society to support its operations of a local outreach store. The store provides clothing, food, hygiene items, household items and pet food.

7-Eleven, a convenience chain, has closed another location in Vancouver on Seymour Street. The closures come as part of the company’s plans to shut down over 400 locations across North America.

BC Hydro is hiring in Prince George, Vanderhoof and Fraser Lake for its North Coast Transmission Line project. Construction of the project is expected to start in 2027, and the utility will need to develop its workforce. At the peak of the project, it is expected to employ up 1.6K workers. Phase 1 of the project is expected to complete in 2030, with Phase 2 coming online later in 2032.

The City of Penticton has announced that construction work on Eckhardt Avenue East in Penticton is expected to complete by early July. The next major phase of the work will begin on July 6 at the Eckhardt Avenue and Government Street intersection. The project is expected to have a total cost of $5.5M and will complete in late fall 2026.

The Renfrew County District School Board will eliminate approximately 11 full-time equivalent positions 

The INVISTA plant in Kingston, a producer of nylon and polymer materials, cut 68 positions in early June

The City of Sarnia has invested $4.1M in its Road Rehabilitation Program to support road resurfacing across the city   

The federal and provincial governments announced over $41M in joint funding to support two housing projects in Oshawa, one of which was completed in September 2025, and the other is expected to be completed in December 2026 

The Qikiqtani Inuit Association is allocating an additional $10M to support construction of Kakivak Association childcare facilities across the region. Projects are underway in multiple communities, with Pangnirtung identified as the next community to receive a facility.

The Hay River library reopened June 9 after closing on April 30. Short-term staffing has been secured, and the library will offer limited services including book access, online resources, and internet use.

Sahtu, Gwich’in, and Pehdzéh Kı̨ leaders have signed a memorandum of understanding to advance the Mackenzie Valley Highway project. The agreement establishes a coordinated Indigenous framework to co-develop, plan, and govern the proposed all-season road connecting the three communities.

Baffinland Iron Mines was granted a five-day extension of creditor protection to June 10 and secured a supplier charge of up to $140M, allowing the company to maintain operations at Mary River Mine and Milne Port.

The Government of Saskatchewan, Canadian government and Meadow Lake Tribal Council and Waskoosis Safe Shelter recently opened a second stage housing facility in Meadow Lake, providing transitional housing and supports for women and children fleeing interpersonal violence. The home can accommodate three families and three individuals, offering counselling, safety planning, and culturally grounded services to support long-term stability.

The Government of Canada is providing $15M to the Turning Sun Solar Project in Estevan, one of the largest solar projects in Saskatchewan. Construction of the 100‑MW utility-scale facility has begun and is expected to generate enough power to supply about 25,000 homes once completed.

Manitoba will become the first province to establish minimum nurse-to-patient ratios after the passing of provincial legislation this week. A committee will set the ratios for health care units Manitoba, which could vary depending on need.

A new clinic providing rapid access to addictions medicine (RAAM) has opened in The Pas. The province now has seven such clinics, including one other northern location in Thompson. They offer a range of health services for people looking for help with substance use, and don't require a referral or appointment.

Steinbach-based pork producer HyLife has grown substantially in recent years and currently ships to more than 20 countries, including markets in Asia. Its president and CEO says future expansion at the company’s Neepawa processing facility is likely due to rising demand for pork in countries like Japan.

The provincial and federal governments are spending $18.2M over three years to support Manitoba workers impacted by tariffs. The new Canada-Manitoba Workforce Tariff Response program will facilitate retraining and skill-building for more than 2,100 workers.

The Government of Manitoba is providing $200,000 to 19 recreational trails projects across the province. Projects include trail enhancement, general maintenance, and winter trail making.

Aquaculture company Amar Seafood plans to begin the expansion of its fish farm operation in Victoria, P.E.I. by this fall or in the spring of next year. A new building will be built that will be 62 by 125 metres and 10 metres high and will have aquariums for visitors.

A little over a year since the N.B. government laid off library workers across three school districts, which were later reinstated, school library workers have been laid off again. The union is still tallying up the total number of job losses, but at least 34 have been confirmed.

The N.B. government is providing $1.5M in new funding for the arts sector in N.B. The funding will help arts organizations manage rising costs and maintain cultural programming, as well as help support the work of professional artists.

The Government of Nova Scotia launched a mining roundtable to identify barriers and growth opportunities. Mineral exploration brings $35 to $50 million per year to Nova Scotia communities, and the mining industry employs about 2,500 people in the province.

Project Learning Tree Canada has announced renewed funding from the Government of Canada’s Youth Employment and Skills Strategy for its Green Jobs program to hire youth aged 15 to 30 in Canada’s forest and conservation sector. The program will provide over 770 short-term green jobs and long-term internships through partnerships with key sector partners.

The Government of British Columbia has announced the opening of 70 new homes that support members of the Lax Kw’alaams community in Prince Rupert. The project was supported through a partnership with the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation and the City of Prince Rupert. Sixty-one additional homes are also under construction on Bellis Road.

Langley City has announced the completion of $5M of upgrades to the Douglas Park Recreation Centre. The upgrade adds more community use space as well as 75 new child-care spaces. Renovations began in fall 2024 and were completed in early 2026. Over $4.3M in funding came from the Government of Canada’s ChildCareBC New Spaces Fund, while $600K came from the city.

The Indigo Love of Reading Foundation has announced $100K to Shoreline Community Middle School and Spencer Middle School in Victoria. Rutherford Elementary School in Nanaimo will also receive $25K. The funds will help the schools to boost their library collections.

The Government of British Columbia has approved over $24.7M for the Campbell River School District to rebuild key facilities at Carihi Secondary School which was damaged by a fire in November 2024. Construction is expected to begin in late summer 2026.

The Government of British Columbia has committed over $2.5M to support coastal marine health through 20 new stewardship projects. The province will partner with 23 coastal First Nations and organizations to support solutions that boost coastal economies, restore and monitor areas of concern and advance new technologies.

The Government of British Columbia and Doctors of BC have ratified a four‑year Physician Main Agreement which includes over $1B in funding to increase supports. The deal increases compensation for rural and remote care and maternity and specialist services. The agreement also dedicates funding to address gender inequity.

Collège Charles-Lemoyne is investing $8.8M in expanding its Longueuil–Saint-Lambert campus. The project will begin in August 2026 and should be finished by 2027.

The Wendat Nation is inaugurating the Kwayaweh project, a complex with 236 units on its territory. Developer Alliance immobilière Ya’ndiyahta’ invested $70M in the project with federal funding. The units will be delivered in June and November.

Samsung, a South Korean company that makes and markets electronic products, opened a second store in Quebec's CF Carrefour Laval

Manitoba will become the first province to establish minimum nurse-to-patient ratios after the passing of provincial legislation this week. A committee will set the ratios for health care units Manitoba, which could vary depending on need.

A new clinic providing rapid access to addictions medicine (RAAM) has opened in The Pas. The province now has seven such clinics, including one other northern location in Thompson. They offer a range of health services for people looking for help with substance use, and don't require a referral or appointment.

Steinbach-based pork producer HyLife has grown substantially in recent years and currently ships to more than 20 countries, including markets in Asia. Its president and CEO says future expansion at the company’s Neepawa processing facility is likely due to rising demand for pork in countries like Japan.

The provincial and federal governments are spending $18.2M over three years to support Manitoba workers impacted by tariffs. The new Canada-Manitoba Workforce Tariff Response program will facilitate retraining and skill-building for more than 2,100 workers.

The Government of Manitoba is providing $200,000 to 19 recreational trails projects across the province. Projects include trail enhancement, general maintenance, and winter trail making.

The Qikiqtani Inuit Association is allocating an additional $10M to support construction of Kakivak Association childcare facilities across the region. Projects are underway in multiple communities, with Pangnirtung identified as the next community to receive a facility.

The Hay River library reopened June 9 after closing on April 30. Short-term staffing has been secured, and the library will offer limited services including book access, online resources, and internet use.

Sahtu, Gwich’in, and Pehdzéh Kı̨ leaders have signed a memorandum of understanding to advance the Mackenzie Valley Highway project. The agreement establishes a coordinated Indigenous framework to co-develop, plan, and govern the proposed all-season road connecting the three communities.

Baffinland Iron Mines was granted a five-day extension of creditor protection to June 10 and secured a supplier charge of up to $140M, allowing the company to maintain operations at Mary River Mine and Milne Port.

The Government of Saskatchewan, Canadian government and Meadow Lake Tribal Council and Waskoosis Safe Shelter recently opened a second stage housing facility in Meadow Lake, providing transitional housing and supports for women and children fleeing interpersonal violence. The home can accommodate three families and three individuals, offering counselling, safety planning, and culturally grounded services to support long-term stability.

The Government of Canada is providing $15M to the Turning Sun Solar Project in Estevan, one of the largest solar projects in Saskatchewan. Construction of the 100‑MW utility-scale facility has begun and is expected to generate enough power to supply about 25,000 homes once completed.

The Carefree Society, a Prince George-based non-profit transit operator, has announced that it will be shutting down at the end of June 2026 due to a lack of funding. The society is looking to sell or transfer its assets over the next month.

The Government of British Columbia, in partnership with the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority and Transport Canada, has provided Simard Westlink, Aheer Transportation, Lally Bros, TransBC Freight and West Coast Freight, with an estimated $3M through the Electric Container Trucking Program pilot project. The program provides trucks, charging infrastructure, and training to support reducing emissions.

The Beer Store is opening two new retail locations, in North York and Scarborough, with operations expected to begin by July 2026  

Jersey Mike's Subs has opened its second location in Barrie

Oxford County and the Afro-Caribbean Business Network have broken ground on a 45-unit apartment building in Woodstock, which will include 23 affordable housing units dedicated to supporting seniors, single women, and women with children. The project includes investments from various government sources and with occupancy expected by spring or summer 2028.  

T&T Supermarket Inc., an Asian grocery chain, will open a 40,000-sq.-ft. store at CF Sherway Gardens in Etobicoke in summer 2027, creating 120 jobs

La Cubana, a Cuban restaurant chain, is permanently closing its Ossington location in Toronto in June 2026 

Metro Inc. has opened a new 32,000-sq.-ft. Food Basics store in Parry Sound

The provincial government is investing nearly $8M across three training projects and one capital investment, to help more than 7,300 people in the North access training and prepare for in-demand jobs in critical sectors like mining and the skilled trades 

Cantex Mine Development has begun drilling at its North Rackla project in Yukon. The project aims to expand known zones of silver-lead-zinc-germanium mineralization, in addition to exploring other newly discovered targets of anomalous gold, copper, and silver-lead-zinc.

Forge Resources has launched its largest diamond drill program at the Alotta Project in Yukon’s Dawson Range. The program will target newly identified geophysical anomalies across the Payoff, Severance and Commission zones. Camp and drill mobilization has been completed, and diamond drilling is currently underway.

Fireweed Metals has launched its 2026 field program across the Mactung and Macpass projects in Yukon, which will include about 9,500m of diamond and sonic drilling. The program will also advance planning for road and transmission infrastructure within the North Canol Road corridor.

Construction is underway on the Dehk’è Frank Channel Bridge Replacement Project in the NWT, with work currently focused on foundation and structural components. The new bridge, which is slated to open in fall 2027, will improve safety and remove height and weight limits. Full project completion is expected by fall 2028.

Nursing services at the Ross River Health Centre in Yukon will be unavailable from June 18–30 due to staff shortages. Emergency care will be supported by Yukon Emergency Medical Services during this period.

Appia Rare Earths & Uranium Corp. has mobilized drilling at its Alces Lake property in northern Saskatchewan. The 2026 summer program will evaluate several priority rare earth targets identified through recent gravity surveys.

The Government of Canada is providing $2.5M to the Meadow Lake Tribal Council Bioenergy Centre to advance a carbon capture and storage technology project. Work will focus on integrating the technology into the existing bioenergy facility, enabling low- and negative-emissions energy production.

The Government of Saskatchewan has completed about one‑third of the design work for a new French-language elementary school in Saskatoon’s Kensington neighbourhood. The school will serve about 400 students and include a 51‑space childcare centre. The cost and construction timeline have not been announced.

Canadian infrastructure development firm Aecon Group has signed a collaboration agreement with Arctic Gateway Group, the company that operates the Hudson Bay Railway and Port of Churchill. A memorandum of understanding outlines the two companies’ commitment to work together on the development of the railway and port.

Habibiz Café has opened a second location, in Winnipeg’s Exchange District. The Middle Eastern and halal restaurant first launched in St. James in 2020. Its new space will have six to 10 employees and seating for about 25 customers.

Steinbach Housing Inc. is proceeding with its seven-storey, 84-unit residential complex after receiving approval from Steinbach City Council. The organization already has enough seniors on its waitlist to fill the building, which is still in the design phase.

Manitoba’s first supervised consumption site is expected to open before the end of June 2026. The facility, which allows people to use drugs under the supervision of health care professionals, will be operated by the Aboriginal Health and Wellness Centre of Winnipeg. One nursing position is still advertised, with a start date of June 29.

A 500-megawatt data centre proposed south of Winnipeg will not receive provincial approval. Consensus Core and Jet.AI had planned to build the facility on 141 hectares of farmland near Ile des Chênes, but Premier Wab Kinew says there has been significant pushback from Manitobans due to potential environmental impacts.

The Town of Olds began its $1.2M intersection construction project. The project includes sewer repairs and through lanes and is slated to be completed August 1.

The Board of Trustees of Prairie Rose Public Schools approved a $93.6M operating budget for 2026/27. The budget includes hiring three teachers and various student supports.

The Government of Alberta announced a $1.3M investment through the Major Sport Events grant program to support 12 national and international competitions held between February and August 2026.  The next round of applications opens Fall 2026.

The Government of Alberta announced a $2.5M investment in the Community Pathways to Justice grant to support survivors of gender-based violence. The grants will be awarded to community-based programs to provide various supports for survivors. The application process is now open and closes June 23.

The Meadowbrook Carbon Storage Hub, located near Legal, is now open. The first of its kind in Canada, the carbon capture, utilization and storage facility is licensed to store up to 500 kil tonnes of CO2 per year. The facility has plans for further expansions of nearly $150M in future phases.

The Government of Canada has launched the Forest Sector Action Plan, built on the recommendations of the Canadian Forest Sector Transformation Task Force. The plan aims to transform the sector through collaboration with provinces, territories, Indigenous Peoples and other key partners on four priority areas including fibre supply, innovation, market expansion and skills development.

The Government of British Columbia has provided $182K to Wildsight through the Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program to fund its Fire for Healthy Soils project in Creston in the Kootenays. The pilot project looks to convert forestry waste into a soil supplement, connecting rural forestry and agriculture operations.

The Government of British Columbia has announced the 2026 intake of the $2.5M Novel Tools and Technologies Program from June 1 to June 30 to help poultry farmers. Fraser Valley, Langley and Surrey farms are eligible for support against avian flu. Around $1.4M will be distributed to 50 farms this round to install new technology, including air filters and UV light systems.

Two official FIFA World Cup merchandise stores are opening in Downtown Vancouver. The stores will be located on Granville Street and in the CF Pacific Centre. Additional pop-up stores will be available later in June in Northeast False Creek and inside BC Place Stadium. Another store will also open at the PNE fairgrounds.

Bisou Bakehouse is opening a new location on Robson Street in Vancouver. An exact opening date has yet to be announced.

H-Mart has announced that it is closing its Langley store on June 30. A reason for the closure was not announced.

Eleven companies are hiring for hundreds of jobs in Vancouver this June. Hiring companies include the PNE, Global Container Terminals, Microserve, the Arbutus Club, Bannister Automotive Group, Fresh Prep, Amazon, Langara College, White Spot, CMHC-Granville Island and Cobs Bread.

The Government of British Columbia has announced that a new X-ray and exam room have begun operating at the Port Hardy Hospital. The new X-ray allows for faster and more accurate results for patients. The upgrades cost around $1M and was funded through a partnership of the Province and the Regional Hospital District of Mount Waddington.

Two Nanaimo safety projects have received $80K in funding from the Government of British Columbia through the Civil Forfeiture Grant Program. The Haven Society is receiving $40K to help reduce barriers for survivors of gender-based violence. The Choose Respect in Relationships Society is receiving $40K to deliver domestic violence prevention and intervention programs.

The Government of British Columbia has announced that it provided over $56M to support more than 1.2K non-profit organizations in 2025-2026 through the human and social services funding stream of the Community Gaming Grants. Supported programs included seniors’ meal services, arts programming and digital peer supports.

The Government of Canada has announced the launch of the Mining and Minerals Workforce Alliance, an industry-supported talent pipeline. The alliance will work to strengthen the mining workforce to support the production of minerals and metals throughout the country. This announcement is the first of six workforce alliances expected to be announced by the government.

The Government of British Columbia is providing $1M to the BC Alliance for Healthy Living to expand after-school and community-based physical activity programs. The funds will be given out in a round of Active Community Grants to Indigenous and local governments.

Walmart+, the retailer’s new membership delivery program, has launched in Canada. Subscribers gain access to delivery benefits and Crave streaming services.

The Government of Canada has announced $2.3B in funding to boost AI training and adoption as part of its 2026 AI strategy. It includes free AI learning for residents and post‑secondary students, aiming to improve workforce skills and create up to 90K AI‑related jobs. The federal government expects AI adoption to create up to 250K new jobs by 2031.

Pizza Pizza, a fast-food chain, will open a franchise in Saint-Hyacinthe in the coming weeks

Poulet Rouge, a fast-food chain, will open a third location in Saint-Hyacinthe soon

The Ville de Québec will begin a project of more than $21.3M to build crossing structures and redevelop a section of a boulevard as part of the tramway project. Construction will be carried out by Les Excavations Lafontaine from Lévis.

Liquidation Marie, a discount grocery chain, will open a location in Lévis by the beginning of 2027

The Government of Quebec is investing $364M in expanding the Malbaie hospital. The construction project should begin in the fall and be finished by 2031. The project will help add about 10 healthcare positions.

Developer Duvais Immobilier spent $20M on converting a former school into a building with 102 units in Saguenay's Chicoutimi borough. The first units will be delivered in early August.

QScale, a data centre operator, started construction on an on-site facility in Lévis. The $700M investment will require nearly 300 workers. The facility is scheduled to open in 2028-2029, and it should create new jobs.

The Centre de services scolaire des Laurentides will close the adult education point of service called the Centre des Cimes in Mont-Tremblant. The school service centre made the decision in order to return to a balanced budget.

Consignaction, a recycling organization for various containers, opened a new point of service in Repentigny. It will be the sixth location to open in Lanaudière.

Chez Ben On S’bour La Bedaine, a canteen-style restaurant, will create 10 full-time jobs and 20 part-time jobs once it opens a second location in Granby. The project, valued at $1.5M, should be finished in October.

Canadian infrastructure development firm Aecon Group has signed a collaboration agreement with Arctic Gateway Group, the company that operates the Hudson Bay Railway and Port of Churchill. A memorandum of understanding outlines the two companies’ commitment to work together on the development of the railway and port.

Habibiz Café has opened a second location, in Winnipeg’s Exchange District. The Middle Eastern and halal restaurant first launched in St. James in 2020. Its new space will have six to 10 employees and seating for about 25 customers.

Steinbach Housing Inc. is proceeding with its seven-storey, 84-unit residential complex after receiving approval from Steinbach City Council. The organization already has enough seniors on its waitlist to fill the building, which is still in the design phase.

Manitoba’s first supervised consumption site is expected to open before the end of June 2026. The facility, which allows people to use drugs under the supervision of health care professionals, will be operated by the Aboriginal Health and Wellness Centre of Winnipeg. One nursing position is still advertised, with a start date of June 29.

A 500-megawatt data centre proposed south of Winnipeg will not receive provincial approval. Consensus Core and Jet.AI had planned to build the facility on 141 hectares of farmland near Ile des Chênes, but Premier Wab Kinew says there has been significant pushback from Manitobans due to potential environmental impacts.

Cantex Mine Development has begun drilling at its North Rackla project in Yukon. The project aims to expand known zones of silver-lead-zinc-germanium mineralization, in addition to exploring other newly discovered targets of anomalous gold, copper, and silver-lead-zinc.

Forge Resources has launched its largest diamond drill program at the Alotta Project in Yukon’s Dawson Range. The program will target newly identified geophysical anomalies across the Payoff, Severance and Commission zones. Camp and drill mobilization has been completed, and diamond drilling is currently underway.

Fireweed Metals has launched its 2026 field program across the Mactung and Macpass projects in Yukon, which will include about 9,500m of diamond and sonic drilling. The program will also advance planning for road and transmission infrastructure within the North Canol Road corridor.

Construction is underway on the Dehk’è Frank Channel Bridge Replacement Project in the NWT, with work currently focused on foundation and structural components. The new bridge, which is slated to open in fall 2027, will improve safety and remove height and weight limits. Full project completion is expected by fall 2028.

Nursing services at the Ross River Health Centre in Yukon will be unavailable from June 18–30 due to staff shortages. Emergency care will be supported by Yukon Emergency Medical Services during this period.

Appia Rare Earths & Uranium Corp. has mobilized drilling at its Alces Lake property in northern Saskatchewan. The 2026 summer program will evaluate several priority rare earth targets identified through recent gravity surveys.

The Government of Canada is providing $2.5M to the Meadow Lake Tribal Council Bioenergy Centre to advance a carbon capture and storage technology project. Work will focus on integrating the technology into the existing bioenergy facility, enabling low- and negative-emissions energy production.

The Government of Saskatchewan has completed about one‑third of the design work for a new French-language elementary school in Saskatoon’s Kensington neighbourhood. The school will serve about 400 students and include a 51‑space childcare centre. The cost and construction timeline have not been announced.

The Town of Olds began its $1.2M intersection construction project. The project includes sewer repairs and through lanes and is slated to be completed August 1.

The Board of Trustees of Prairie Rose Public Schools approved a $93.6M operating budget for 2026/27. The budget includes hiring three teachers and various student supports.

The Government of Alberta announced a $1.3M investment through the Major Sport Events grant program to support 12 national and international competitions held between February and August 2026.  The next round of applications opens Fall 2026.

The Government of Alberta announced a $2.5M investment in the Community Pathways to Justice grant to support survivors of gender-based violence. The grants will be awarded to community-based programs to provide various supports for survivors. The application process is now open and closes June 23.

The Meadowbrook Carbon Storage Hub, located near Legal, is now open. The first of its kind in Canada, the carbon capture, utilization and storage facility is licensed to store up to 500 kil tonnes of CO2 per year. The facility has plans for further expansions of nearly $150M in future phases.

JF Kustoms has opened a new 20K sq. ft. Desert Speed Heritage Museum in Osoyoos. The museum aims to preserve the region’s automotive heritage and is available to visitors by donation.

Grand Fork’s mayor has announced that Interfor’s Grand Forks sawmill has resumed its second shift. The planer mill is also expected to be back to two shifts by the end of June. It is unknown how many employees will be added with this second shift.

The City of Enderby has received $40K from the RBC Barrier Buster Grants Program to eliminate physical barriers and upgrade accessibility across its facilities. The funds come from a partnership between the Royal Bank of Canada and the Rick Hansen Foundation and support 40 projects across the country. The upgrades are expected to complete by November 2026.

The City of Thunder Bay began construction on a $4.5M Cumberland Street downtown revitalization project, with reconstruction and infrastructure upgrades expected to continue through the fall 

Zellers, a Canadian retailer, opened a location in Toronto's North York neighbourhood in June and will open another location at Tecumseh Mall in Windsor in July 

Wilbur Mexicana, a taco restaurant, opened a second location in Toronto's Liberty Village

The provincial government is investing up to $178M to support the construction of 1,700 new rental homes in Scarborough, including a target of 340 affordable units. Construction is set to begin in 2027, with occupancy expected by 2030. 

Construction of the Pond Inlet Research and Training Centre is expected to be completed by the end of the summer, with the $34M training centre ready to accept students this fall. The facility will offer programs in interpretation, fur production, and personal support work. Nunavut Arctic College will be recruiting staff for the centre in the coming months.

The federal and NWT governments have signed a three-year agreement under the Oral Health Access Fund to provide $3M to repair and replace aging equipment in health centres across the territory. The first year will focus on assessments and planning, with repairs following in Beaufort Delta and Sahtu over the final two years.

The federal and Nunavut governments are providing over $11M for design and preparatory work at airports in Rankin Inlet, Cambridge Bay, and Resolute Bay. The upgrades will support the airports’ development as regional hubs for Canadian Armed Forces operations in the Arctic.

The Town of Inuvik has approved plans by the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation to develop a youth centre and residential area on the former Blueberry Patch site. The project includes housing, a youth centre, daycare space, family support programming, and offices. Demolition of contaminated buildings onsite is set to begin later this year.

The Yukon government and Copper Niisüü LP have partnered to install two solar arrays with battery storage at the Coffee Gold Project just south of Dawson. Once operation begins in 2027, the system will offset about 580,000 litres of diesel annually, improving energy reliability and reducing emissions.

Fathom Nickel has begun its Phase‑2 summer drill program at the Gochager Lake project in Saskatchewan’s Trans Hudson Corridor. The program will follow up on a newly identified nickel‑copper‑cobalt zone and test additional targets identified during Phase‑1 drilling.

Northern Lights School Division is partnering with the University of Saskatchewan to deliver a new Bachelor of Education program in Pinehouse from September 2026 to August 2030. Upon completion, students will obtain a degree with a specialization in Indigenous Studies and Indigenous Languages.

K+S is spending $4B to expand its potash mine near Bethune. The first phase of construction has begun on a new compaction unit to process fine potash into fertilizer grade granules. The unit is expected to be completed by 2030. Additional work will follow to double production to four million tonnes annually by 2040.

Moose Jaw’s Temple Gardens Hotel & Spa has closed its pools for a $1.7M renovation to add new thermal spa features, including indoor and outdoor saunas and accessibility upgrades. Work for the pool and saunas are expected to finish by June 19, with guest room renovations continuing into 2027.

The Winnipeg Indigenous Friendship Centre has reopened in a new temporary location and is providing workshops, events, and drop-in services. Its former site shut down in 2018, but work is ongoing toward a new, permanent building in about five years, which will include a seniors’ residence and community centre.

The provincial government is spending $802,000 to launch a three-month pilot project that will make a two-person paramedic team available 24/7 for overdose calls in downtown Winnipeg. The city’s mayor and the paramedics’ union are concerned about how to fill the positions given the ongoing shortage of paramedics in Manitoba.

The Government of Manitoba is providing $650,000 to the Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Centre. This grant will fund building repairs, safety upgrades, and the construction of two new enclosures.

PHX Energy is increasing its 2026 capital expenditure program by $15M to $80M with most of the money directed towards equipment fleet expansions and maintenance in Canada and the US.

More than 300 employees of the Prairie Lakes Seniors Community in Grande Prairie have voted in favour of joining the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees.

The Government of Alberta announced a $4M investment to expand training for trades through an advanced two-year pilot program. The advanced learning platform will support high demand trade workers prepare for Red Seal certification. The one-time grant will support at least 200 workers and runs from March 2026 to March 2028.

The Government of Canada has announced $400M to Canada’s Regional Development Agencies to support the transformation of the forest sector. Close to $130M in additional direct funding will support 56 projects across the country to advance the transformation. The Business Development Bank of Canada will also expand its Softwood Lumber Loan Guarantee Program and offer two new loan programs.

The Copperview Seniors Housing complex has opened in Granisle, adding twelve new rental homes to the community. The complex cost $6.4M and received support from the Governments of Canada and British Columbia.

Nana’s Green Tea, a new Vancouver café, opened on Hornby Steet on June 6.

A new wildfire detection system on Burnaby Mountain began operations in May 2026. The new system will use sensors and cameras to provide early warnings. Funding for the project came from the city’s community contribution agreement with Trans Mountain.

The Government of British Columbia has announced it is providing a total of $500K to two Lower Mainland manufacturing projects through the Look West strategy. Coupe Beverages is receiving up to $450K to expand into a larger facility and purchase equipment, leading to 25 additional jobs. GRT Holdings is receiving $50K to support a new waste soil and aggregate recycling facility.

Tatchan Noodle, a Japanese restaurant, is closing its location on Raymur Avenue in Vancouver on June 26.

VadaPav Mirchi By Geeta, a Maharashtrian restaurant, opened a new location on Cambie Street in Vancouver on June 9.

Black Top & Checker Cabs has launched RiLo, a new app-based ride-hailing service. The new service integrates with the company’s existing cab network. The company is looking to compete with Uber and Lyft using a fixed-pricing model.

Truffle Donut, a Japanese donut brand, opened a new location on Tyne Street in Vancouver on June 6.

The Government of British Columbia has announced nearly $2M to support community safety projects on Vancouver Island. The funds come from the Civil Forfeiture Grant Program, which uses the proceeds of crime to fund safety and crime reduction projects, including advocacy centres and counselling. This funding is part of a larger province-wide $8.2M in grants.

Grooms by Meg, a dog grooming service, has opened in Nanaimo.

5040 Strength Co is opening in Port Alberni on July 1st.

The Government of British Columbia has announced that the Wellness House has begun construction in Victoria. It will provide 34-units of culturally supportive housing for Indigenous people who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The homes are expected to open in early 2028. The project received funding from the municipal, provincial and federal governments and several organizations.

Construction is beginning around the Pioneer Square site in Mill Bay. The development will include nearly 1K new homes and over 100K sq. ft. of commercial space, including a major grocer and medical clinic. The project is expected to be built out over the next 10 to 15 years. The project is expected to have an estimated development value of $800M.

The Government of British Columbia has announced it is providing $500K in age-friendly grants to 26 communities across the province. These grants will benefit older adults through programs that support independent living, inclusion and well-being.

The Government of British Columbia has announced that it will extend its pause on new mineral and placer registrations in northwestern and north-central B.C. until January 31, 2027. The intention of the extension is to support land-use planning with First Nations and engagement with stakeholders and communities. Existing tenures are not impacted by the pause.

The Government of British Columbia has announced $3.1M in funding for the Path Forward Community Fund and the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit+ initiatives through a bilateral agreement with the Government of Canada. A pilot project to develop a Missing Indigenous Person Notification system will receive $600K.

The Centre de services scolaire Marie-Victorin invested nearly $38M in expanding and upgrading the Rabeau school in Saint-Lambert

Lockheed Martin, a manufacturer of transportation and military equipment, will invest $9.5M in upgrading the Air Inuit fleet

The Ville de Rouyn-Noranda is investing over $31M in various road and municipal infrastructure modernization projects this summer

The Ville de Mascouche is allocating $20M to developing the Domaine-Seigneurial-de-Mascouche regional park. The City will build trails and a reception pavilion for the project.

Hydro-Québec, an electricity producer and distributor in the province, will invest a maximum of $500M in renovating the interior of its head office in Montréal

The Winnipeg Indigenous Friendship Centre has reopened in a new temporary location and is providing workshops, events, and drop-in services. Its former site shut down in 2018, but work is ongoing toward a new, permanent building in about five years, which will include a seniors’ residence and community centre.

The provincial government is spending $802,000 to launch a three-month pilot project that will make a two-person paramedic team available 24/7 for overdose calls in downtown Winnipeg. The city’s mayor and the paramedics’ union are concerned about how to fill the positions given the ongoing shortage of paramedics in Manitoba.

The Government of Manitoba is providing $650,000 to the Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Centre. This grant will fund building repairs, safety upgrades, and the construction of two new enclosures.

Construction of the Pond Inlet Research and Training Centre is expected to be completed by the end of the summer, with the $34M training centre ready to accept students this fall. The facility will offer programs in interpretation, fur production, and personal support work. Nunavut Arctic College will be recruiting staff for the centre in the coming months.

The federal and NWT governments have signed a three-year agreement under the Oral Health Access Fund to provide $3M to repair and replace aging equipment in health centres across the territory. The first year will focus on assessments and planning, with repairs following in Beaufort Delta and Sahtu over the final two years.

The federal and Nunavut governments are providing over $11M for design and preparatory work at airports in Rankin Inlet, Cambridge Bay, and Resolute Bay. The upgrades will support the airports’ development as regional hubs for Canadian Armed Forces operations in the Arctic.

The Town of Inuvik has approved plans by the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation to develop a youth centre and residential area on the former Blueberry Patch site. The project includes housing, a youth centre, daycare space, family support programming, and offices. Demolition of contaminated buildings onsite is set to begin later this year.

The Yukon government and Copper Niisüü LP have partnered to install two solar arrays with battery storage at the Coffee Gold Project just south of Dawson. Once operation begins in 2027, the system will offset about 580,000 litres of diesel annually, improving energy reliability and reducing emissions.

Fathom Nickel has begun its Phase‑2 summer drill program at the Gochager Lake project in Saskatchewan’s Trans Hudson Corridor. The program will follow up on a newly identified nickel‑copper‑cobalt zone and test additional targets identified during Phase‑1 drilling.

Northern Lights School Division is partnering with the University of Saskatchewan to deliver a new Bachelor of Education program in Pinehouse from September 2026 to August 2030. Upon completion, students will obtain a degree with a specialization in Indigenous Studies and Indigenous Languages.

K+S is spending $4B to expand its potash mine near Bethune. The first phase of construction has begun on a new compaction unit to process fine potash into fertilizer grade granules. The unit is expected to be completed by 2030. Additional work will follow to double production to four million tonnes annually by 2040.

Moose Jaw’s Temple Gardens Hotel & Spa has closed its pools for a $1.7M renovation to add new thermal spa features, including indoor and outdoor saunas and accessibility upgrades. Work for the pool and saunas are expected to finish by June 19, with guest room renovations continuing into 2027.

PHX Energy is increasing its 2026 capital expenditure program by $15M to $80M with most of the money directed towards equipment fleet expansions and maintenance in Canada and the US.

More than 300 employees of the Prairie Lakes Seniors Community in Grande Prairie have voted in favour of joining the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees.

The Government of Alberta announced a $4M investment to expand training for trades through an advanced two-year pilot program. The advanced learning platform will support high demand trade workers prepare for Red Seal certification. The one-time grant will support at least 200 workers and runs from March 2026 to March 2028.

Stonehorse Canada Corporation is partnering on four new Drumheller light oil development wells with an investment of $8.0M.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has awarded an $85M contract to a Black & Veatch–Stantec joint venture to support the Brandon Road Interbasin Project. The contract covers design and engineering work over 8 years to upgrade the Brandon Road Lock and Dam in Illinois

Wild oyster fishers in PEI say their spring season is becoming unsustainable as oyster populations in local rivers decline sharply. Many report that oysters are now extremely scarce and some are considering leaving the fishery altogether. Despite these challenges, fishers show little interest in a federal government buyback program.

According to the Nova Scotia Association of Realtors, May home sales fell by 5% year-over-year while new residential listings fell by 5.5%. Economic uncertainty surrounding the Canada-U.S. trade relationship is cited as one cause for the decline.

Construction of the core infrastructure needed to operate Spaceport Nova Scotia is now underway, with work expected to continue until September. The federal government signed a 10-year, $200-million agreement in March with Maritime Launch Services.

Farmers in N.B are protesting the planned shutdown of public veterinary services, warning it could harm farms and rural communities; they fear private care will be too expensive or unavailable, while the government says the system is too costly and will be phased out by 2027.

Hiyori Coffee, a micro-roastery and coffee shop, has opened on East 6th Avenue in Vancouver.

Collège La Cité will receive $1.6M from the Government of Canada to improve access to oral health care for targeted populations within the Francophone community 

Nespresso is set to open a new location at Devonshire Mall in Windsor

Our Children, Our Future/Nos enfants, notre avenir, a non-profit organization that operates licensed child-care in the Greater Sudbury area, has announced a $3M child-care expansion in Markstay-Warren and St.-Charles, creating 51 new licensed child-care spaces and 25 new jobs 

The provincial government is investing $81.3M in the reconstruction of the Municipality of Greenstone’s Geraldton Main Street Rehabilitation Project, which commenced in June 2026 

TD Bank will close a branch in Geraldton in January 2027

Kids & Us Community Childcare and Family Education Centres has opened a childcare centre in Markdale, Grey County, adding 15 licensed childcare spaces 

Construction is underway on a new K-8 school in Winnipeg’s Devonshire Park neighbourhood. The school will have capacity for 800 students and will also include a 124-space child care centre. It is slated to open in September 2027.

The Government of Canada is renewing its funding for organizations that provide business support to entrepreneurs with disabilities in the Prairie provinces. Eight organizations will receive a total of $5.5M over five years, including two Manitoba recipients: Equal Opportunities West Inc. and Community Futures Manitoba Inc.

Canadian record store chain Sunrise Records is opening a location in the Brandon Shoppers Mall.

Little Sister Coffee Maker will open its third location in July, in Winnipeg’s East Exchange District. The local coffee roastery currently employs 20 people and is hiring another 10 for the new location, a 45-seat coffee shop.

Construction is underway on $7.5M in road, water, and sewer work on Winnipeg’s Corydon Avenue. The project is jointly funded by the federal, provincial, and municipal governments and is expected to be completed this fall.

The City of Cranbrook has broken ground on the $13M Phillips Reservoir UV Disinfection Facility project. The new water treatment facility will improve water quality and enhance safety. The facility received $9.5M in grants from the Governments of Canada and British Columbia and over $3.4M from the city. The facility is expected to begin operations by fall 2027.

Arby’s has closed both of its fast-food restaurants in the Central Okanagan. The Kelowna location closed on May 23 and the Westside location closed following a fire in February and is not expected to reopen.

Jersey Mike’s, a US sandwich chain, is opening a location on Banks Road in Kelowna. This is part of the chain’s Canadian expansion which plans to open 300 locations by 2034. An opening date for the location has yet to be announced.

The District of Squamish has announced that its $12.8M upgrade project on the Squamish Wastewater Treatment Plant has been completed. The upgrade increases the facility’s capacity, resiliency and performance. The project received nearly $7.4M from the Government of Canada’s Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program in partnership with the Government of British Columbia.

Kingspark Good Food, a Hong Kong-style café, closed its location in Burnaby’s Crystal Mall on June 7.

Miku, a Japanese restaurant at Richmond’s River Rock Casino, has shut down.

Loblaws has announced that its 22K sq. ft. South Granville City Market grocery store location will open on June 26.

CancerScreening.ca and CanScreen, two telehealth cancer screening clinics, have announced they will be closing or scaling back operations. CancerScreening.ca is scaling back its virtual service while CanScreen is closing on July 31 and is no longer accepting new patients.

The Ville de Rivière-du-Loup is investing nearly $6.5M in the construction of an administrative building, which will cost a total of $7.6M. The Government of Quebec is providing $4.8M in funding for the project, which is scheduled to be finished by 2027.

The Ville de Montréal is investing around $69M in building the Saint-Jacques water basin downtown. The Government of Quebec is funding the project, and it should be finished by the winter of 2028.

Construction is underway on a new K-8 school in Winnipeg’s Devonshire Park neighbourhood. The school will have capacity for 800 students and will also include a 124-space child care centre. It is slated to open in September 2027.

The Government of Canada is renewing its funding for organizations that provide business support to entrepreneurs with disabilities in the Prairie provinces. Eight organizations will receive a total of $5.5M over five years, including two Manitoba recipients: Equal Opportunities West Inc. and Community Futures Manitoba Inc.

Canadian record store chain Sunrise Records is opening a location in the Brandon Shoppers Mall.

Little Sister Coffee Maker will open its third location in July, in Winnipeg’s East Exchange District. The local coffee roastery currently employs 20 people and is hiring another 10 for the new location, a 45-seat coffee shop.

Construction is underway on $7.5M in road, water, and sewer work on Winnipeg’s Corydon Avenue. The project is jointly funded by the federal, provincial, and municipal governments and is expected to be completed this fall.

Standard Uranium Ltd. has begun drilling at the Davidson River Uranium Project in Saskatchewan’s Athabasca region. The 12-week program will target over 8,000 metres across three zones, focusing on previously identified high-grade uranium mineralization.

Red Pheasant Cree Nation has broken ground on a new youth centre, with construction set to begin soon and completion expected within 16–18 months. The facility will feature recreational amenities and a cultural space for gatherings and learning with Elders.

The Government of Saskatchewan is providing nearly $1.5M to support 33 teacher-led projects through the 2026–27 Teacher Innovation and Support Fund. The initiatives will focus on experiential learning and STEM programming, offering hands-on experience to build technical skills, teamwork, and career awareness.

The Government of Canada is providing $5.5M over five years to support eight organizations in delivering the Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program in Prairie communities. The initiative offers business information, training, mentoring, and one‑on‑one counseling services to entrepreneurs with disabilities.

The Louis Riel School Division has purchased a property south of Winnipeg that it plans to turn into a $10M learning and transportation hub. Half of the property will feature trails, greenhouses, and an outdoor classroom, while the other half will be a storage and maintenance space for school buses.

Innergex Renewable Energy and Swan Lake First Nation are planning a wind farm near St. Leon, 120km southwest of Winnipeg. The proposed project consists of 30-35 wind towers with a capacity of 200 megawatts.

The Government of British Columbia is providing $155M to reforestation projects to plant over 125M trees throughout the province, including over $13M for Indigenous-led projects. This funding is in addition to $200M from the Government of Canada to support 16 large-scale and targeted projects to restore critical habitats, conserve biodiversity and support wildfire recovery announced in May 2026.

Yangarra Resources Ltd. is increasing its 2026 capital budget by 33% to a new total of $80M that will be used to drill a yearly total of 25 wells, with an emphasis on its Belly River asset.

Canadian Fiber Optics Corporation, an Alberta-based fiber broadband provider, is planning to connect a state-of-the-art fiber optic network to 1,300 businesses and residences in Clairmont. Construction will start soon with service to customers expected before the end of summer.

Bitdeer Technologies Group, a global technology company for artificial intelligence and Bitcoin mining infrastructure, has started construction on a new vertically integrated energy and high-performance computing facility near Fox Creek. The site will combine a 101 MW natural gas power plant with a data centre offering approximately 100 MW of computing capacity.

Cancarb Ltd. held a ribbon cutting ceremony for its new solar power facility in Medicine Hat on June 2. The $7M project includes more than 7,000 solar panels and a generating capacity of 3.5 megawatts, supplying a portion of the company's carbon black manufacturing plant’s utility load.

The University of Lethbridge’s Southern Alberta Medical Program is set to expand on July 2. The new program allows medical students from the area to attend the university for the duration of their studies.

The Government of Canada will invest $5.5M to support eight organizations across the prairies deliver support services to entrepreneurs with disabilities over the next five years. The non-repayable PrairiesCan funding is made available through the Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program.

The Ville de Québec is receiving a $2.75B contribution for the tramway project, valued at $7.6B. The funds are coming out of $4.4B in federal funding for Quebec's public transit.

Arbec Forest Products is closing down its OSB panel manufacturing plant in Amos. As a result, 100 people will lose their jobs.

Au cœur du pain, a bakery in Sherbrooke's Saint-Élie sector, has closed

P.E.I. farm income dropped 34%—from about $108.6M in 2024 to $71.5M in 2025—due to a historic drought and rising costs, with expenses climbing to roughly $683.8M and hitting potato farmers especially hard.

The federal and provincial governments extended Inceptio Oil and Gas’s deadline to August 5, 2026, for a $52.5M deposit on two offshore Nova Scotia exploration licences. The offshore petroleum industry has been dormant in Nova Scotia since the late 2010s.

The Government of Nova Scotia is providing resources on fisheries and aquaculture careers to students. The program can be used across more than 100 courses for children in grades 7-12. Nova Scotia’s seafood sector directly employs almost 19,000 people.

NL’s Premier says a possible strike at Marine Atlantic this summer is of significant concern to the province. In the event of a strike, service could be reduced to three ferry crossings per week and the Argentia run would be shut down.

Following the release of the results of the second phase of NL’s Natural Gas Resource Assessment, the province's Energy Minister is very optimistic about long-term job prospects in the oil and gas industry, as well as spin-off benefits. Estimates suggest there is more than $400B worth of natural gas in unlicensed fields off the coast of NL.

NL’s offshore regulator has issued Calls for Bids for exploration licenses in the eastern and south-eastern Newfoundland offshore. Interested parties have until 12:00pm on November 4th to submit sealed bids.

The Nechako-Kitimat Development Fund has approved over $156K in grants to support eight new regional projects. The funds will support a new downhill bike trail, facility renovation and restoration work, economic development, and new firefighting equipment.

Northern Health has opened a new maternity clinic in Smithers. Three organizations, Northern Roots Primary Care, Borealis Family Practice and Wedzinkwah Family Medicine Centre, have moved into the clinic. The project included about $31.5K in renovations provided by the Government of British Columbia’s Primary Care Network. The Bulkley Valley Hospital Foundation provided $20.4K of equipment.

Telus has provided a $10K grant to the Boys and Girls Club Okanagan to help combat youth homelessness. The funds will support the Upstream Kelowna program which identifies and supports youth struggling with mental health concerns.

The Government of British Columbia has provided nearly $1.6M in grant funding to support an apron expansion project at the Anahim Lake Airport.

The City of Kelowna has announced that work will soon begin on the Okanagan College Transit Exchange. The upgrades will improve safety and access. Funding for the project comes from the Kelowna Exchanges program developed in partnership between BC Transit and the City of Kelowna and including support from the Governments of Canada and British Columbia.

The Government of British Columbia has provided the Hunters Range Snowmobile Association with $17K from the Off-Road Vehicle Trail Fund to replace the roof of the association’s chalet.

Construction has begun on a new 158,000-sq.-ft. Costco Wholesale store and gas bar in east Windsor

BC Transit has begun a $4M retrofit of the Genelle Operations and Maintenance facility. Upgrades will include enhanced safety and security measures, improved capacity and additional amenities. The new facility is expected to begin operating by July 1, 2026. The project was supported by the Government of British Columbia and the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary.

Pepper Lunch, a Japanese restaurant, closed its Richmond location on May 31.

Little Billy’s Restaurant on Hastings Street in Burnaby has announced it is permanently closing on June 19.

TM Wander, a new Asian food hall, has opened at Tsawwassen Mills. The hall has 12 food and beverage vendors as well as various small retailers.

The Government of British Columbia has announced that construction has begun on a new student housing project at Camosun College’s Lansdowne campus. The project is funded by $151.7M from the province and $3M from Camosun College. The building will have 429 beds and is expected to open in early 2029.

The City of Langford has announced that a new Foundry West Shore will begin construction on in 2027. Once it begins operating in 2028, the youth health and wellness centre will have 73 childcare spaces as well as centralized health supports. The project has received over $7.1M from the Governments of Canada and British Columbia.

The District of Saanich has announced that construction has begun on a 210-unit mixed-use housing project on Cedar Hill Road. The project is expected to cost around $158.8M and will also include a modernized library. Construction is expected to complete by 2030.

Island xwsaĺux̌ul, the first of four new Island Class vessels to be added to BC Ferries fleet, has arrived in British Columbia’s waters. The new ship is expected to begin service this summer between Nanaimo Harbour and Gabriola Island’s Descanso Bay. These ferries carry up to 450 people. A second Island Class vessel is expected to arrive next year.

BC Hydro has announced plans to add 52 new electric vehicle charging sites in northern British Columbia. BC Hydro currently operates 188 sites across the province.

The Government of British Columbia is providing 24 anti-hate grants, worth a total of $242K, to community centres and places of worship to improve security and address property damage. These grants are funded through the Civil Forfeiture Grant Program to enhance organizations’ security, fund graffiti removal and support repairs to damaged property.

Geiger Energy Corp. has completed mobilization for its 2026 exploration program at the Aberdeen Project in Nunavut, with work set to begin in late June. The program will focus on advancing uranium targets at Loki and Tatiggaq, building on prior drilling results and identified mineralization.

Yukon Metals has launched its 2026 exploration programs at the AZ and Birch copper-gold properties in Yukon. Work will include drilling, geophysics, and sampling to refine targets and guide future exploration activities.

The Hamlet of Kugluktuk is receiving materials for 10 new modular homes this year under the Nunavut Housing Corporation plan. The initiative is part of a broader effort to complete 180 new public housing units across Nunavut during the 2026–27 fiscal year.

The Yukon government is providing $5.1M to partner-led housing projects through the Housing Initiatives Fund. Funding will support nine affordable housing projects and one project concept, enabling the construction of 87 homes across multiple Yukon communities in an effort to address ongoing housing demand.

The Yukon government is allocating $49,920 to 13 projects through the Youth Investment Fund to support short-term initiatives for youth under 19. The projects will focus on leadership development, substance use prevention, peer mentoring, skills development, and recreation, to promote confidence and positive lifestyles.

The federal government is providing $6.5M to upgrade the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre in Yellowknife. The project will improve accessibility through enhancements to ramps, lifts, stairs, and the auditorium, supporting greater public access to galleries, archives, and cultural spaces.

Three Manitoba municipalities have recently completed water infrastructure projects with a combined $2.8M in provincial funding. These include watermain renewals in Beausejour and Wawanesa as well as a watermain extension in West St. Paul.

The federal government is providing $22.8M to Indigenous-led sports programs across Canada. Manitoba recipients include Long Plain First Nation, Waterways Recreation Inc., and the Winnipeg Aboriginal Sport and Recreation Association Inc.