Labour Market News

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shoeless Joe's Sports Grill closed its location in Belleville

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

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

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

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

Pizza Rodi, a fast-food chain, will open a fourth location in Alma at the beginning of the summer season. The project of nearly $1.2M should create more than 15 new full-time jobs.

Restaurants Canada is urging provinces to request participation in a federal pilot that raises the Temporary Foreign Worker cap in rural areas from 10 to 15 per cent of an employer’s workforce. The measure targets regions facing labour shortages outside major urban areas. NL is identified as a strong candidate but must formally opt-in.

Tokyo Hot Fried Chicken has closed down in Toronto

Homies, a Montreal-based donut shop, will open in Scarborough at the end of April

Tokyo Hot Fried Chicken has closed down in Toronto

Homies, a Montreal-based donut shop, will open in Scarborough at the end of April

The Petits Lutins de Drummondville childcare centre launched construction on a new daycare centre with 80 spots thanks to a $3.8M investment from the Government of Quebec. The project is scheduled to end in December 2026.

Two Freshii restaurant locations in St. John’s have temporarily closed due to bankruptcy. Notices posted at both sites list financial difficulties as the reason for the closure. The broader Canadian franchise continues to operate nationally.

With assistance from the governments of Quebec and Canada, the Maison d’Ariane, an organization that supports female victims of violence, is investing $7.4M in building 11 housing units in St-Jérôme

With assistance from the governments of Quebec and Canada, the Maison d’hébergement jeunesse Roland Gauvreau is investing more than $19M in the Collectif Amélie Fristel project. The project with 38 housing units in Joliette is scheduled to begin in the fall.

With assistance from the governments of Quebec and Canada, the Coopérative de solidarité Au cœur des Collines is investing more than $12M in building 28 housing units for independent seniors in Saint-Calixte. Construction is scheduled to start in the spring.

The Fourmilière childcare centre is launching construction on a new facility in Ferme-Neuve. The centre with 80 spots required a $3.8M investment. The spots should be available in early 2027.

The City of Kelowna is seeking a concession operator for its new Parkinson Recreation Center. The food service space will be for quick food operation and will not have commercial cooking capability.

Los Chavos, a Mexican restaurant in Vancouver, has closed.

Angel’s Café is set to reopen this June in Crossfield.

Cutwater Brewery and Lounge, a new brewpub located along Highway 97 in Lake Country, has opened.

Happy Belly Food Group Inc. has opened a Heal Wellness restaurant in Cochrane.

McDonald’s, a chain of fast-food restaurants, is opening a new location in Saint-Antonin. The company is seeking full- and part-time staff.

Goplex, an entertainment centre in Brossard, invested $5M in expanding its facilities to accommodate more customers

Rue 909 Sushi, located in Vancouver's downtown, has closed.

IKEA has opened a new plan and order point store in Kelowna. The store is a smaller format to traditional IKEA stores where customers can receive home planning services and order goods.

Hungry Thaiger is set to open a restaurant in Calgary soon.

The Nid d’hirondelle childcare centre in Sept-Îles is looking to hire daycare educators in preparation for 76 new spots. Construction Philex, a contractor, will carry out construction on the new facility.

According to Restaurants Canada, there are 70,000 vacant jobs in the restaurant industry throughout the country

Golf Le Méandre in Forestville is still looking for staff for the start of the 2026 season. Six employees need to be hired for the peak season to supplement the permanent staff team.

The Harp Tavern, an Irish pub, reopened in midtown Toronto

St-Hubert Express, a chain of fast-food rotisserie restaurants, closed its location in Mercier. The affected employees were given the opportunity to be reassigned to other restaurants.

St-Hubert Express, a chain of fast-food rotisserie restaurants, will close its location on Sherbrooke Street East in Montréal on May 3. The affected employees may be reassigned to other restaurants.

The annual Richmond Night Market is returning on April 24 and will be open on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and select Mondays until September 20. The market features retail and food stalls as well as activities and performances.

Following a fire earlier this year, Penticton's J&C Bottle Depot has reopened at a new temporary location while repairs to the original location are underway.

Oak and Thorne, a sports bar located in Langley, has closed.

The Académie Les p'tits Bonzaï, a daycare centre in Bécancour, will have to close by May 31 due to its inability to secure the necessary funding

Calowna Costume, a costume rental and supply store in Kelowna, is closing.

Aberfoyle Mill Restaurant & Wine bar has permanently closed in Puslinch 

Kukuruku Chicken is set to open another location in Calgary this spring.

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

Duke of Kent Pub Inc. has closed in midtown Toronto

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

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

99 VIP Seafood Restaurant in Ottawa’s ByWard Market neighborhood has closed

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Craving Burger Corner restaurant is now open in Wetaskiwin.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bacaro, an Italian restaurant at the Fairmont Pacific Rim hotel in Vancouver, has closed.

Shake Shack restaurant is set to open its first Calgary location this spring.

Eldorado Resort has invited potential employees to a seasonal hiring fair on March 28. The resort is hiring for a variety of positions, including bell persons, guest services agents, housekeepers and attendants. The resort restaurant is also hiring for several positions.

Mitchie Matcha, a matcha café, opened its first permanent location on Main Street in Vancouver on March 12.

Natalino’s Pizza has closed its South Surrey location on King George Boulevard.

Field and Social, a salad shop, is opening a new location in East Vancouver. An exact opening date has yet to be announced but the business is expected to begin operating in spring 2026.

The Centre éducatif de la Parent‑Thèse is breaking ground on a new childcare centre with 200 subsidized spots in Saint-Jérôme. The centre is scheduled to open in December 2026.

Nomad Coffee has opened a new location on Yew Street in Vancouver’s Kitsilano neighbourhood. Nomad is also opening Nomad Espresso Bar and Bakery in North Vancouver later in 2026.

Plain Jane Ice Cream is opening a new standalone location in the Hastings Sunrise area of Vancouver. An opening date has yet to be announced but the shop expects to open around the end of March.

Manzo Izakaya, a Richmond Japanese restaurant, closed its location on Alexandra Road on March 12.

Village Ice Cream is set to open another location in Calgary this April.

Black Angus Steakhouse in Etobicoke, Toronto, has closed

Sushi Toki, a sushi spot on Beresford Street in Burnaby, has closed. It will be replaced by Fortune Katsu, which has already begun hiring staff.

Cowichan Links Bar & Grill has opened at the Cowichan Golf Club in Duncan.

Violeté, a European-inspired bistro, is opening on Commercial Drive in Vancouver. An exact opening date has yet to be announced but the restaurant is expected to begin operating sometime in early April.

Octave Cafe is opening in Vancouver’s Yaletown neighbourhood. An opening date has yet to be announced but the café is expected to open sometime in March.

Smokehouse Sandwich Co., a Richmond sandwich shop, closed its Westminster Highway location on February 14.

Between 2 Buns, a Vancouver burger spot, is opening a new location on Fraser Street on March 26.

Quayside Tiki Bar has opened in on Quayside Drive in New Westminster.

UkeePoke, a new restaurant, is opening soon in Sooke.

Pho Goodness, a Vancouver restaurant, has opened a new location on Main Street in Vancouver.

MACU Tea has announced it will be closing its Richmond location on March 10, just a two weeks after the closure of two of its other Metro Vancouver locations. No official reason was given for the closures.

The historic former King’s Hotel in South Point Douglas has been sold and is expected to reopen after renovations, according to the real estate agent who listed the property. In recent years, there has been a decline in the number of small older hotels operating in Winnipeg’s inner city.

Jamjar Canteen, a Lebanese restaurant on the University of British Columbia campus, closed on February 27. No official reason has been given for the closure.

Oakberry, an acai chain, is opening two new stores in Saanich and Victoria by early summer. The stores will open in Storefronts at Tuscany Village Shopping Centre in Saanich and downtown Victoria on Fort Street respectively. The brand also has plans to open additional locations in the future.

Papa Sandwich, a chain of restaurants, will open a location in the borough of Chicoutimi in Saguenay in the summer of 2026. This project is expected to create nearly twenty new jobs.

Raw Action Oyster Bar is opening a location on Kelowna’s downtown waterfront. An official opening date has yet to be announced.

theVenti Coffee, a Korean coffee chain, has opened on Davie Street in Vancouver.

Cream Pony, a North Vancouver chicken and donut shop, opened a new location on Main Street in Vancouver on March 6.

L’OCA Quality Market is set to close their locations in Edmonton and Sherwood Park on March 12.

Café Bla-Bla is a restaurant that will reopen in downtown Sherbrooke in May following a fire. The employer is looking for staff.

Money Foods Ent., a Chinese BBQ shop, opened at Crystal Mall in Burnaby on March 6.

Yogen Fruz, a frozen yogurt shop, is opening at CF Richmond Centre. An official opening date has yet to be announced.

Trattoria Di Como, a new Italian restaurant, opened in Whistler on March 11.

Seto Japanese Restaurant closed its Richmond location on Alexandra Road on March 5.

OX Korean BBQ is opening by mid-March at the corner of Blanshard Street and Hillside Avenue in Victoria.

My Coffee in Lansdowne Centre’s food court has closed. The business said that the closure was due to its lease not being renewed.

Purlieu Bistro in Calgary has closed permanently after seven years.

The Downtown Winnipeg BIZ is launching a new culinary festival, called Dine and Discover Downtown. Thirty-one downtown restaurants will serve special menu items at a discount during the festival, which runs from March 11 to 22.

Kam Wai Legacy, a dim sum shop, has opened a new location on East Hastings Street.

At the end of the summer, the Conseil des Abénakis d’Odanak plans to open a shelter for Indigenous women who are victims of violence. The project required a $3.4M investment.

A new Filipino eatery, Palm City, is opening on Winnipeg’s McPhillips St. this year. The restaurant itself launches in July, but the owners are offering catering and event services in the meantime.

Ray’s, a new Vancouver restaurant, is opening on Mainland Street in Vancouver’s Yaletown neighbourhood. An exact opening date has yet to be announced but the restaurant has begun hiring.

Hiyori Coffee is opening a store in Vancouver’s Mount Pleasant neighbourhood on East 6th Avenue. An opening date has yet to be announced.

Gringo, a Vancouver taco restaurant, has announced that it will be closing its three locations. Both its Davie and Lonsdale restaurants will close on March 7. Afterwards, its Gastown location will close on March 14.

Pizza Rubato, a Vancouver pizza shop, is opening a new pizza restaurant at Park Royal in West Vancouver. The new shop will be opening in March 2026. The brand is also renovating a location on Thurlow Street for another restaurant opening soon.

Peel Pub, a restaurant and bar, reopened in downtown Montréal. The new employer is seeking staff to work there.

Skewers Souvlaki Pita Bar, a Greek restaurant, is opening a new location on Commercial Drive in Vancouver. The new restaurant is planned to open in March 2026.

Meiten Japanese Katsu & Bar has closed its location on in Richmond’s Aberdeen Centre. No reason for the closure was given.

Be’o, a new dessert shop, is now open in southwest Calgary.

Construction is set to begin this spring on Stratford Mall’s $1M food court redevelopment, which will create a new 2,700 sq. ft., 70 seat Pur & Simple breakfast and brunch restaurant. The restaurant is expected to open this fall.

Edificio Construction Management Inc. began construction on the $3.85M project in Walkerton, including a 3,900 sq. ft. McDonald’s, a 2,000 sq. ft. Shell store, and a four pump gas bar. It is opening this summer and creating 15 part time and full time jobs, along with employment during construction.

The owners of Yellowknife's Capitol Theatre building are seeking a new tenant, as the theatre is set to close on March 31. The Det’on Cho Group of Companies will be accepting proposals from potential operators, including community groups and non-profits, capable of managing the facility.

Little Karp, a restaurant on Alexandra Road in Richmond, has announced that it is closing on March 4.

Chipotle Mexican Grill is opening a new location at the University Heights complex in Saanich on March 6. The new location will hire to fill about 30 jobs.

A&W has opened a new location in Abbotsford.

Rock’N Deli, a Montreal-based smoked meat sandwich chain, opened a location in Oakville

Browns Socialhouse has announced that it is closing its Lonsdale Avenue location in North Vancouver on March 27.

Nami Restaurant Limited, a Japanese restaurant in downtown Toronto, has closed

Eggslut, a US‑based breakfast chain, will open two new downtown Toronto locations this spring and summer

Chez Christophe has announced plans to open a new location in West Vancouver soon. The patisserie will be located on Marine Drive and will serve as the company’s primary chocolate production kitchen. The new location is expected to open in mid-May 2026.

Loon Fong Hotpot opened a new location at Empire Centre in Richmond on February 25.

The City of Vancouver has announced changes to its patio program that would reduce renewal fees for private patios by 50% while not increasing fees for public patios. This change is expected to support restaurants and other businesses before the FIFA World Cup this summer.

Railtown Café & Catering in Vancouver is hosting a hiring fair on March 13 for hospitality professionals. Hiring roles include café team members, event servers, bartenders, event managers, delivery drivers, an administrative assistant, and an event sales manager.

Odd Burger, a vegan burger restaurant, closed its Victoria location at the end of February. Several other plant-based restaurants have faced recent closures in the region.

Driftwood Chinese Buffet & Bar opened on Yates Street in Victoria.

Mission Unitaînés, an organization that builds social housing for seniors, inaugurated a 100-unit apartment building in Drummondville. The three levels of government and private partners contributed to the project.

The Rural Municipality of Ritchot has approved the construction of a wedding and special event venue at an equestrian facility near Grande Pointe. The new owners of Misty River Ranch are planning a barn-style building on two acres of property that will accommodate about 150 people.

A new eatery, Heavenly Coco Café, has opened in Winnipeg’s North Kildonan neighbourhood. The café features Chilean and Portuguese cuisine and baked goods.

Aura, a Vietnamese restaurant and bar, is opening on Davie Street in Vancouver. An opening date has yet to be announced.

Chef Hung Taiwanese Beef Noodle has announced that its Aberdeen location in Richmond closed on February 23.

Shamrock Storehouse, an Irish pub, is opening two new Vancouver locations on Nelson Street and Beatty Street. An official opening date has yet to be announced for either location, but the Beatty Street location is expected to open sometime around March 17.

Fazoli's restaurant has opened a second Canadian location in Okotoks.

Dobré Café is now open at Westbrook CTrain Station in Calgary.

Winnipeg will host the 2027 International Indigenous Tourism Conference next June. The three-day gathering of Indigenous leaders and industry representatives is expected to generate about $2.7M in economic impact.

Kos, a Norwegian waffle spot, has closed its Vancouver location on Robson Street.

Hundy, a burger spot, has closed its Yaletown location in Vancouver. Its speakeasy The Stock Room also closed. The Freehouse Collective, owners of this restaurant and several other recent closures, is undergoing restructuring following filing for creditors protection in 2023.

The Government of Canada is providing $600,000 to the redevelopment of the Gas Station Arts Centre in Winnipeg. The project’s $3M first phase includes a redesigned lobby, courtyard, and entranceway along with a new café and wine bar.

A new movie theatre has recently opened at the Aven Pavilion seniors facility in Yellowknife on February 12. The theatre offers weekly movie nights, sports screenings, and space for community events.

The Waffle Co. is opening a new location on Robson Street in Vancouver. This location is expected to open during the first week of April.

Panda Pancakes & Ice Cream has opened a new location at Metropolis at Metrotown in Burnaby.

La Memphré, a microbrewery in Magog, will open a new pub in Orford in March. Beer will be brewed at this site, and the business plans to serve food.

HMSHost, a global restaurateur, will revamp 57,500-sq.-ft. of dining space at Lester B. Pearson International Airport under a new 12‑year contract, adding new Canadian restaurant concepts and upgrading existing venues starting in early 2026

The Oakwood Café, a restaurant in Winnipeg’s South Osborne neighbourhood, is permanently closing in March. The business has struggled financially since the COVID-19 pandemic, and rising costs and supply chain issues have contributed to the decision to close.

TURF, a fitness studio and café hybrid spot, is opening a new location on Main Street in Vancouver. An official opening date is yet to be announced but it is expected to open sometime in summer.

The 2026 Sooke Job Fair will take place at the Edward Milne Community School on March 20.

Freshslice Pizza will soon open a new location on Saanich Road in Victoria.

HEYTEA, a global tea brand, has opened an 1,800‑sq.-ft. location at Toronto’s CF Eaton Centre

O’2 temps, a sports bar, will open in Matane

Tiramisu Republic, a new dessert shop, is opening in Metropolis at Metrotown in Burnaby. The shop is expected to begin operating sometime this spring.

Buca di Roma, a Vancouver Italian restaurant, permanently closed on January 25. No specific reason was given for the closure.

The Hangout Lounge and Bar, a restaurant and bar, opened in January in Oshawa

Pho Capital has reopened at a new location in Richmond following an explosion that damaged the strip mall it was originally located in. The new location opened on February 7 and is larger than its previous operation.

Hangry Joe’s Hot Chicken & Wings, a U.S.-based franchise, opened its first Canadian location in Guelph in January

Topper’s Pizza, opened a new location in Midland, Simcoe County

Curley’s Fries and Ice Cream has opened in Homestead Marketplace in Trenton

Matchstick Coffee, a Vancouver coffee shop chain, has announced that they will be closing all their locations. Three cafés are scheduled to close by April 1, and the fourth will close sometime after. The number of employees affected has not yet been disclosed.

Kinton Ramen opened a new location at Sunwood Square in Coquitlam on February 15.

Big Way Hot Pot, a chain restaurant, is opening a new location at the CF Richmond Centre. The new location is expected to open sometime early this year.

Nani’s Gelato has opened at on Lougheed Highway in Pitt Meadows.

Happy Belly Food Group Inc. opened its newest location for a Heal Wellness restaurant n Grande Prairie on February 14th, 2026.

Cantine Chez Ben On S’bour La Bedaine, a canteen-style restaurant in Granby, will open a second location in the same city following approximately $1.5M in investments. The restaurant will also create jobs.

The new café space finished construction at the Williams Lake Regional Airport on February 13 and will be operated by On the Fly Coffee and Tea. The development took 18 months and received $100K through the Government of British Columbia’s Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program. The city also provided $85K to the project.

ChaTraMue, a Thai tea brand, has opened a new shop on West Broadway in Vancouver.

Rice Burger, a burger joint in the West Point Grey neighbourhood of Vancouver, closed on February 18. According to the owner, food costs and other pressures led to the closure.

Oh My Toast, a Korean café in Vancouver, closed its Kingsway location on December 21. The owner said the closure was due to personal reasons.

12welve Bistro & Tapwerks Ltd., a restaurant in downtown Whitby, closed in February

Developer Gestion Fauvel inaugurated the QG des affaires building in Drummondville, a commercial space that is already nearly 80% occupied

Goldie’s, a Korean donut shop, has opened a new location on West 4th Avenue in Vancouver.

Little Spoon Ice Cream is opening a new shop on West Broadway in Vancouver this spring.

Peace and Culture Coffee has opened a café on Glen Drive in Vancouver.

BBQ & Co., a Richmond-based takeout-only food business, is opening a full restaurant in Vancouver on February 24.

Cottage Hospitality Group is opening Birdman, a new restaurant, in Victoria. The space is being renovated, and the restaurant is expected to open as early as May 1.

Foodtastic, a Canadian restaurant franchisor, has acquired the Central Social Hall and its two Edmonton locations. The company plans to expand the brand beyond Edmonton through a staged rollout in Alberta and other Canadian provinces over the next few years.

Mino Sushi Conveyor, a new conveyor belt sushi restaurant, has opened in Richmond.

Good Co. Bars, a Richmond-based sports bar and restaurant, closed on January 8. A reason for the closure has not been announced.

Mount Everest Kitchen and Bar has opened on York Street in Vancouver’s Kitsilano neighbourhood.

Miku, a Japanese restaurant, opened a new location at the Richmond River Rock Casino on February 17.

Pizza 64 is opening a location in Oliver in March 2026. The chain is also opening a location in Penticton within the next few weeks.

The number of Indigenous tourism businesses in Manitoba more than doubled between 2019 and 2023, according to a recent report by Signal49 Research. The industry generates about $91M annually in the province and employs more than 1,600 people.

Angus T has opened a new bakery in Vancouver’s River District neighbourhood.

La Belle et La Bœuf, a restaurant chain that specializes in burgers, among other things, will open a location in Trois‑Rivières by May thanks to an investment of more than $1M. As a result, the company will create over 40 jobs.

Rice & Flame, a clay pot rice restaurant, opened in January in Scarborough, Toronto

Cockney Kings Fish and Chips has opened a new Vancouver location on Main Street.

Roadside Spicy Pot, a Burnaby restaurant, has announced that it is closing by the end of April. An exact closing date has yet to be announced.

Cha Tra Mue, a Thai tea chain, opened its first Vancouver location on West Broadway on February 13.

Chez Rita, a restaurant in Saint-Tite-des-Caps, is looking to fill positions in preparation for its reopening in the spring

Joyful Congee has closed its food stall at the Admiralty Centre food court in Richmond.

PokeAye, a Richmond poke chain, has opened a new location in Vancouver’s South Granville area.

Heavenly Desserts is opening a shop on Robson Street in Vancouver. This shop will be the brand’s sixth location in Canada, with plans for a seventh in Surrey ongoing.

The City of Brandon is spending $60,000 to develop its first comprehensive tourism strategy. Some event organizers say they hope increasing hotel capacity will be part of the plan, as the growth of larger-scale events is currently limited by a lack of accommodations in the city.

One Cafe is opening a new location at the Lansdowne Centre food court. An exact opening date has yet to be announced.

Nolan, a full-service restaurant, ceased operations in Montréal’s Sud-Ouest borough

Yellowknife’s Capitol Theatre will be closing permanently on March 31. In recent years, the city’s only movie theatre has struggled financially due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Hollywood writers’ strike, and the 2023 wildfire evacuation of Yellowknife. The owner of the theatre building confirmed the lease is expiring, but adds a new leaseholder “will continue to use the space for a similar purpose.”

Shorty’s Pizza has opened its second Winnipeg location, in the Charleswood neighbourhood. Its original location in Wolseley employs 30 people. The business has hired an additional 10 staff, anticipating that some will choose to work at both restaurants.

Syscomax, a general contractor, is currently carrying out construction on the Diane Richer Guénette palliative care centre in Saint-Jérôme

Taverne Tamblyn, a restaurant in Toronto’s Greenwood-Coxwell neighbourhood, has closed

The Pod-Inn Hotel, a pod-style hotel, opened in downtown Toronto

Blue Horse Cucina, an Italian‑Mediterranean restaurant, opened in December in Etobicoke, Toronto

The Hôpital Sainte-Croix is rebuilding the Unité de retraitement des dispositifs médicaux. The upgraded unit, which cost $11M, is expected to be operational in March.

TriCan Advisory Inc. has purchased the former Maryland Hotel in Winnipeg’s West End and is rebranding as the New Lodge Hotel. The company is spending up to $4M to renovate the building and make it more accessible to families and those visiting Winnipeg for treatment at the nearby Health Sciences Centre.

Azara bistro à tapas, a restaurant, will open shortly in Saint-Hyacinthe. The restaurant is hiring.

Regina Public Schools and the Regina Food Bank are partnering to maximize the National School Food Program, which is receiving $320,000 this year. The effort strengthens existing school food initiatives and expands meal access, with additional schools joining in February and March.

Mode Choc, a family clothing retailer, is currently hiring in preparation for its new store opening in Joliette in the spring of 2027

Cafe Gigi/The Dirty Laundry, a dual-concept café and bar will open in downtown Toronto in March

State & Main Kitchen + Bar has opened a second Winnipeg location, near the CF Polo Park shopping centre. The restaurant chain’s first location is in Kildonan Place Mall in the city’s northeast.

Little Baba by Amal, a Lebanese restaurant, opened on King West in Toronto

The Government of Yukon is launching a new hot lunch pilot program that will serve 850 students in seven schools across the territory. The federal government is funding the initiative as part of its National School Food Program and will also provide $100,000 for kitchen upgrades at Dawson’s Robert Service School.

The Centre intégré de santé et des services sociaux de Lanaudière is looking to hire several nurses. This decision follows the opening of the Saint-Charles-Borromée and Sainte-Élisabeth residences and the Hôpital Pierre-LeGardeur expansion.

Baskin Robbins is opening a new location in Richmond’s Lansdowne Centre.

La Fournée Saint-Félicien, a social agency specializing in food production, invested $1.2M in rehabilitating a new site in the city of the same name. The organization will move to the site in March, and it plans to increase its current 42-employee workforce.

Gator BBQ has opened in Norfolk County

Pure Saigonese Kitchen is reopening later this month in southwest Calgary.

Amihan Grill + Bakeshop is set to open another location in southeast Calgary next month.

Pho Pham restaurant is set to open another location in Calgary.

Topla!, a restaurant chain that specializes in pasta, opened a location in Trois-Rivières on January 20. Twenty-two jobs were created.

Sergio’s Pasta recently opened in Winnipeg, employing four staff and offering customizable pasta meals for takeout or delivery. It currently operates out of a commercial kitchen but is seeking a space for a dine-in restaurant.

Stella’s, a Winnipeg restaurant chain, is opening a café inside the EQ3 store at CF Polo Park in February. Stella’s employs about 300 people and runs seven restaurants and a bistro in Winnipeg. A joint bistro and café is planned for the city's Corydon Avenue neighbourhood in March.

In 2026, investors will open seven restaurant franchises in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean. Two L’Oeufrier locations, Crèmerie Chez Mamie and Topla! will open in Saguenay. Another Topla! location will also open in Alma.

Jack Le Coq, a fast-food chain, is opening a location in Saguenay's Chicoutimi borough. As a result, 35 jobs will be created. The company will be opening a second location soon in Alma.

The Ville de Nicolet is starting construction on the Station du Domaine residential project, valued at $8.6M. The first apartments of the project, which total 52, will be available in the summer of 2026.

Happy Belly Food Group Inc. has signed a franchise agreement for a Heal Wellness restaurant location in Shawnessey Village in Calgary, with an expected opening in Q2 2026.

The Brass Monkey, a bar and live-music venue in Ottawa, has closed

Moxie's Grill & Bar closed its location in Toronto's Yorkdale Shopping Centre

Cookeys, a bakery and café will open in midtown Toronto in February

Cro Magnon is not only a butcher, but also a bakery and café with Lebanese cuisine. The company has expanded by adding a larger location in Laval, where 19 employees work.

A Filipino restaurant, Island Pacific Kitchen, has opened in Steinbach. It is the first eatery in the city to specialize in Filipino cuisine.

Broadway Roastery is closing its Eighth Street location in Saskatoon on February 25 after 32 years in business. The decision came due to pandemic-related shifts in customer traffic and rising import costs for coffee beans. The owners are considering a smaller-scale venture in the future.

Ollie’s Schnitzel House, a European-inspired restaurant in Brandon, will be permanently closing on January 17, 2026. The eatery opened just over a year ago, originally under the name Ollie’s European Market.

Brasserie Harricana closed its restaurant after 11 years in business in Montréal

On January 1, 2026, the Government of Saskatchewan implemented changes to its employment standards to help protect hospitality workers. The new rules block employers from withholding or deducting tips from employees’ wages to support servers that rely on them.

Tim Hortons at Clifton Hill in Niagara Falls has permanently closed

Le Ketch, a microbrewery in Sainte‑Flavie, is temporarily closing its restaurant for one month. As a result, about 10 employees will be laid off.

Fazoli’s restaurant is set to open a location in Okotoks.

More Manitoba restaurants are struggling financially in recent years, owing in part to the rising cost of living and changing consumer habits post-pandemic. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, about 12% of restaurants in the province were losing money or breaking even, while in 2025 that figure was 41%.

Ca Phe Rang, a Vietnamese restaurant in downtown Toronto, has closed

Notte, an Italian restaurant, has opened in downtown Toronto

Bro’Kin Yolk Express restaurant has opened a new location in Calgary’s southwest.

The Celadon House, a Southeast Asian restaurant in Oakville, has closed

The Bistro Le Chenapan, a restaurant in Shawinigan, is closing due to the difficult economic context

Meraki Greek Kouzina, a restaurant, opened in downtown London

Gogi Korean BBQ has opened its first Edmonton location.

The Egg Club sandwich shop is set to open its first Edmonton location this spring.

The Moth Café in Edmonton is set to close permanently in November 2026.

The Saint-Esprit, Saint-Lin, Saint-Jacques, and Saint-Alexis educational daycares have closed. Nearly 150 children are left without daycare services.

Burger King has closed a location in Hawkesbury, east of Ottawa

Booster Juice opened its first drive-thru at the St. Clair Shores Shopping Centre in Lakeshore

Country Style and Mr. Sub in Bradford West Gwillimbury have permanently closed

Mandarin closed its location in Toronto’s midtown

The City of Cornwall has invested roughly $7.1M in Civic Complex upgrades with expected completion by this summer

Bloc Africain, a new restaurant, opened in Rimouski

Taco Loco, a Mexican restaurant, closed one of its two locations in London

Breka Bakery and Cafe is opening its ninth store in BC. This will be the bakery’s first Richmond location and is scheduled to open by the end of summer 2026.

American fast food chain Wendy’s is opening a location in Portage la Prairie. The restaurant is currently hiring managers and supervisors.

The Iron Cow Public House, a British-inspired pub and sports bar, has opened in central Hamilton

Papa Sandwich, a restaurant chain, will open two new locations in the Capitale-Nationale region. The first restaurant will start operations in early January in Québec, while the second one will open in mid-February in Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures.

Restaurant Auguste, a fine-dining establishment in Sherbrooke, permanently closed on December 20

Festival Japan Restaurant has closed in downtown Ottawa

Uncle Sam’s Bar & BBQ opened a location in Milton

Pastalia, an Italian restaurant, opened in Toronto’s Queen West neighbourhood

Chaghall, a restaurant, opened in the Windsor Arms Hotel in Toronto

The Centre de la petite enfance L’Antre-Temps inaugurated its childcare centre in Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides. Thanks to a government contribution of over $3.15M, 60 new spaces were created.

La Banquise, a restaurant that is open 24 hours a day, added a second kitchen in Montréal. As a result, around 20 people will be hired.

The Ville de Victoriaville inaugurated its new multi-purpose complex that includes a refrigerated rink. The Government of Quebec contributed nearly $8M to the project, which represents a total investment of $12.6M.

Éconofitness, a chain of fitness centres, established a new location that is open 24/7 in Repentigny

The Williams Lake City Council has awarded the contract to operate a café at the Williams Lake Regional Airport to On the Fly Coffee and Tea. An exact opening date has yet to be announced but the café is expected to open sometime in 2026. The project is funded through the Government of British Columbia’s Rural Economic Diversification Program.

A developer started construction on the Station du Domaine project, an $8.5M residential complex including 11 buildings with a total of 52 units in Nicolet. The first units are scheduled to be delivered in the summer of 2026.

Happy Belly Food Group Inc. has signed an area development agreement for the entire province of Alberta for the contractual opening of ten (10) franchised Via Cibo Italian restaurants. Happy Belly already has five Via Cibo locations operating in Alberta.

McDonald’s, a restaurant chain, will inaugurate a new franchise in Saint-Joseph-de-Beauce in January. This opening will lead to the creation of approximately 50 jobs.

McDonald’s, a fast-food restaurant chain, opened a new location in District 55 in Trois-Rivières

The provincial government is allocating $10M to a new rebate program that will help businesses with security upgrades and repairing damage related to vandalism and property crime. Eligible business can apply for up to $2,500 per location.

Syscomax and Magellan Construction, two general contractors, launched the second phase of the In Via project last September in Mirabel. The project is a 34-unit building that will be completed by July 1, 2026.

Mont Sutton, a ski resort in Sutton, is investing $11M in improving the visitor experience, particularly by adding a chair lift and accommodations. The project will be completed by the next season.

Poulet Rouge, a restaurant chain, inaugurated a new location in the borough of Jonquière in Saguenay.

Gol’s Lanzhou Noodle has opened in Mississauga

McDonald’s, a restaurant chain, inaugurated a new franchise in Québec. As a result, 50 jobs were created.

Le Radoteux, a restaurant in Shawinigan, closed on December 31

Ben & Florentine, a breakfast restaurant chain, will soon open a location in Contrecœur. The restaurant will be located in the Cité 3000 commercial space.

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

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

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

Niloo Persian Kitchen and Grill has announced that soon it will be opening its second location in Esquimalt.

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

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

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

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

The Aurora Italiana restaurant opened in northeast Calgary.

Onigiri-ya opened a new restaurant in Downtown Vancouver on November 27.

Raclette Steaks, a new restaurant, is opening on Robson Street in Vancouver. The unit is currently undergoing renovation work, and an opening date has yet to be announced.

Protein Go, a new fitness drink and food shop, has opened on Hollybridge Way in Richmond.

YOTEA, a fruit tea chain, has opened a location at the Continental Plaza in Richmond.

The Knotty Brew, a crocheting café, opened on November 30 in Abbotsford. The café is aiming to start offering after-hours workshops in the future.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

TownePlace Suites by Marriott, a $35M hotel opened in Tecumseh, hiring 65 employees with plans to increase staff to around 100 in the future

Denny’s Canada has permanently closed its Barrie location

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Slider Station restaurant opened in Mississauga

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

McDonald's opened a location in LaSalle in November

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

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

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

Play Restaurant in Ottawa’s ByWard Market has closed

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

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

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

Centurion Coffee has opened its second location in Guelph

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

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

Université Laval reached an agreement with Cosmos restaurants to manage dining areas on its Québec campus starting in the summer of 2026. The Rassemblement pour l’alimentation durable et l’innovation solidaire will also offer food service.

Prunus, a hybrid coffee and home goods shop, has opened at the Prima building in Richmond.

Bonus Bakery is opening a new location on Vernon Drive in Vancouver. The bakery’s grand opening is expected on December 6.

Alberello, an Italian restaurant, is opening on Denman Street in Vancouver. An exact opening date has yet to be announced.

Osetra Coastal Cuisine, a seafood restaurant, is opening on West Georgia Street in Vancouver on November 28.

Brandon’s Keystone Centre has launched a foundation to support its ongoing operations and improvements to the facility. The non-profit event venue has relied on provincial and municipal funds to address operating deficits in the past, and the new foundation is intended to stabilize its funding.

Bar Clams, a restaurant in Toronto’s Trinity-Bellwoods neighbourhood, has closed

Manila Social house, a Filipino restaurant, opened on Victoria Street in Kamloops on October 30.

Zog’s, a restaurant in Whistler Village, has announced that it would close after its lease was not renewed by the landlord.

Ricardo’s Kandy Korner and Ice Cream is expanding to a new location on Mainland Street in Vancouver. The new location is expected to open sometime in early 2026.

Jack’s Chowder opened a new restaurant on Dunsmuir Street in downtown Vancouver on November 12.

Tahini’s, a Mediterranean food chain, is opening a location on Renfrew Street in Vancouver. An exact opening date has yet to be announced.

Mestizo Taqueria, a Mexican restaurant, will be opening another location soon in Calgary.

Eataly, an Italian marketplace and restaurant collective, opened a location at Toronto's CF Eaton Centre

District Saint-Joseph, a bar and restaurant in Québec, will close in late December due to profitability challenges. The 25 employees affected will be able to offer their services in the owner’s other establishments.

Poor Italian Ristorante on East First Avenue in Vancouver has announced it is closing on December 21 due to a redevelopment at the address.

Kojima Ramen has opened in the City Square food court in Vancouver.

Fionn MacCool’s, an Irish pub chain, has opened on Main Street in Vancouver.

Hui Flavor, a Chinese restaurant, has opened in the Old Orchard Shopping Centre in Burnaby.

The Ville de Nicolet inaugurated the new sports complex at the Collège Notre-Dame-de-l’Assomption. The Government of Quebec contributed $4M out of the total investment of nearly $4.5M.

McDonald’s has opened a new location in Stayner, within Simcoe County

Maverick’s Donut Company has permanently closed its Carleton Place location

McDonald’s will reopen its Rideau Street location in Ottawa this December as a takeout-only location

Momo Tanghulu, a Chinese street snack shop, has opened on Buswell Street in Richmond.

The Venti, a Korean coffee chain, has opened a new location inside the Korean town Centre on North Road in Burnaby. This location is a hybrid café and shares its space with Le Miel Bakery.

D² Tea Lab, a Chinese tea shop, opened in Burnaby’s Royal Oak neighbourhood on November 1.

Mickie’s Pub in Kelowna has announced it has closed.

Eldoria BBQ & Bar has opened on Robson Street in Vancouver.

T&T Supermarket will open a new, 66,000-sq.-ft. location in the RioCan Empress shopping centre in North York in fall 2026

Yolks, a breakfast restaurant, has opened its first Toronto location in the High Park neighbourhood

Manitoba Hydro Place has opened a food court in its downtown Winnipeg office tower, filling a space left vacant by Marcello’s Market and Deli during the COVID-19 pandemic. Four local restaurants have set up in the new food hall, Café 360, which is open Monday to Friday during the workday.

Melani, a Greek restaurant, will open in Toronto’s Yonge and Eglinton neighbourhood in November, replacing Byblos Uptown, a Middle Eastern restaurant that recently closed

Ten fast-food and retail businesses have recently opened or are scheduled to open in Arnprior, including Mary Brown’s and Starbucks, with openings spanning from August 2025 through early 2026

Dairy Queen will open a new location in Windsor's Walkerville neighborhood

The Hub Child and Family Centre, a childcare provider in Prince Edward County, will open a new 3,750-sq.-ft. facility at Base31 in January, supported by $75K in funding from Base31, and additional support from the federal and Ontario governments and Prince Edward – Lennox & Addington Social Services. The expansion will create nine full-time jobs and add 49 licensed childcare spaces.

Manitoba set a record for tourism spending in 2024 at $1.89B, but the president of Travel Manitoba anticipates lower numbers in 2025 due to an unusually severe wildfire season. About two-thirds of the province’s lodges were affected in some way by evacuations and property damage this summer, but none were destroyed by the fires.

Angus T, a croissant shop, opened a new location on Southwest Marine Drive in Vancouver on November 3. The shop will serve as the brands main kitchen and will offer pickup to the public. Angus T also plans to open a new location in the River District sometime in December.

Jo’s Italian Deli is opening a new Vancouver location. An exact opening date has yet to be announced.

MeeT in Gastown, a vegan restaurant, has closed its Gastown location.

TWK, a new Lebanese street food spot, opened in late October on Commercial Drive in Vancouver.

Bengong’s Tea at Yaohan Centre in Richmond has closed. The shop had been temporarily closed for some time.

The Greenview Taphouse has opened on Fairwinds Drive in Nanoose Bay.

Kuma Noodle Japan at the Cedar Hill Mall in Saanich has closed. The restaurant is being replaced by Pho Vuong Restaurant.

Chaiiwala now has a cafe open in Edmonton.

Baskin Robbins has opened 2 locations in West Edmonton Mall.

Vi Nam Vietnamese Kitchen restaurant is now open in Edmonton.

Zenari’s Little Italy restaurant is now open in Edmonton.

Le Smash restaurant has opened another location in Edmonton.

BEP Vietnamese Comfort Kitchen is now open in SW Calgary.

Memory Corner, a Richmond-based Taiwanese restaurant, is opening a new location in the Burnaby-Coquitlam area. An exact opening date has yet to be announced.

Enoteca Monza, a new Italian restaurant, is now open in Calgary.

Wendy’s will open a new location in Walkerville, a neighbourhood in Windsor, in December

Saku, a Japanese restaurant, opened in Toronto’s Church-Wellesley Village

Tahini’s, a Mediterranean fusion restaurant chain, opened its second Brampton location

Mary Brown’s Chicken has opened a new location on Kingsway in Burnaby.

Napoletana Pizza has opened a new location on Robson Street in Vancouver.

Caveman Cafe has opened a new Vancouver location. The new location will also have a specialty tea bar.

The Seoulful, a Korean street food spot, is opening on Alderbridge Way in Richmond. An exact opening date has yet to be announced but the restaurant is expected to open soon.

Ibu, an Asian-inspired restaurant in Southeast Calgary, is now open.

Cafe and Life Co. has closed its Vancouver location. The business’s Richmond location remains open.

Goldie’s Donut & Bakery is opening on Fraser Street in Vancouver at the former Penang Bistro space. An exact opening date has yet to be announced.

Stone & Flow Asian Bistro is opening on Alexandra Road in Richmond. An exact opening date has yet to be announced.

Sushi Lovers opened its second restaurant in Vancouver on October 29. The new restaurant is located on Park Road and is nearly triple the size of the first restaurant.

Fred’s Italian, an Italian restaurant, has opened in the Kitsilano neighbourhood of Vancouver. The restaurant is taking over the recently closed Romer’s Burger Bar space.

Shake Shack, an American fast-food chain, opened a location at Vaughan Mills Shopping Centre

Food Basics opened a 43,000-sq.-ft. grocery store in Barrhaven, Ottawa, employing 125 people

McDonald's opened a new location in Vernon on October 30. The franchise hired 50 employees.

Floata Seafood Restaurant, a Vancouver-based Chinese restaurant, closed on October 30. According to the business, the closure was due to the City of Vancouver cancelling their lease. The business had struggled financially since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Aureliana, a retro diner, opened on October 15 in Vancouver’s Gastown neighbourhood.

Aleph Eatery, a Middle Eastern restaurant in Vancouver, has closed. The restaurant closed its doors in January 2025 but continued to run as a ghost kitchen until October.

Oishinoya, a new Japanese restaurant, opened on West Broadway in Vancouver on October 29.

Tangssant Viennoiserie, a bakery and cafe, opened in downtown Toronto

Bonus Bakery has announced plans to open a dedicated storefront on Vernon Drive in Vancouver. The company has yet to announce an exact opening date for the small location but expects to begin operations sometime in mid-November.

NOMAD Espresso Bar & Bakery will begin operating a café at the Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre in North Vancouver when it opens in 2026.

La Taqueria opened a new pinche taco shop on November 3 in Vancouver.

Jitters Cafe in the Kitsilano neighbourhood of Vancouver closed in early September. The business had been temporarily closed since August but never reopened.

Coombs Country Candy has announced it is expanding and will be opening a new production facility on Cherry Creek Road in Port Alberni. The retail store will remain in its current location.

Éconofitness, a fitness centre chain, will open a new location in Repentigny. The chain will have around 75 facilities in Quebec.

Hubert Saint-Jean, a coffee shop with locations in Estrie, will close its Magog café permanently on January 4

Sister Sister Coffee Bar, a cafe, opened in downtown Toronto

Broken Rice, a Vietnamese takeout restaurant, opened in downtown Toronto

Duft & Co. has announced that its Abbotsford bakery will be closing at the end of the year. The business did not announce a reason for the closure.

Big Way Hot Pot has begun hiring for its new restaurant on West 2nd Avenue in Vancouver. Big Way has yet to announce an exact opening date for this location.

Fieldstone Bread, a local bakery, has announced that it is closing its White Rock location. It continues to operate its Ocean Park location in Surrey.

Peak Donuts is opening a new location in the Kitsilano neighbourhood of Vancouver. An official opening date has yet to be announced.

Coco Mango, a dessert shop, opened in Greater Sudbury’s New Sudbury neighbourhood

The owner of Brandon eatery Tastee’s Ice Cream and Grill is planning a new restaurant in the city’s downtown, in the space formerly occupied by Benny’s Restaurant. The new location is expected to be open by the end of November 2025.

A new McDonald’s franchise has opened in downtown Portage la Prairie. It is the owner and operator’s second location in the city.

Twenty16, a new coffee shop, is opening in the Hamilton neighbourhood of Richmond. The café is expected to open sometime in spring 2026.

Miss Do, a Vietnamese restaurant, is set to open in Calgary in early November.

404 Coffee Lab has closed its indoor restaurant space on West Broadway in Vancouver.

Oishinoya, a Japanese eatery, is opening on West Broadway in Vancouver. The business is also working on a second location at the upcoming food hall near the CF Richmond Centre. An exact opening date has yet to be announced for either location.

Dairy Queen Grill & Chill opened a location in LaSalle

Baroness Bubble Tea has announced that it is closing its West Broadway store in Vancouver on October 31.

Wander Kitchen & Bar, is now open in Calgary's International Airport.

Pocorit, a new bakery café, is opening in Richmond. An exact opening date has yet to be announced but the café is expected to open by spring 2026.

Chipotle Mexican Grill is opening a new location on Davie Street in Vancouver. An exact opening date has yet to be announced but the restaurant is expected to open soon.

Delany’s Coffee has announced that it will be opening a new location in the Moodyville neighbourhood of North Vancouver. An exact opening date has yet to be announced but the shop is expected to begin operating by late fall.

Mojo Cantina-Izakaya, a Mexican Japanese fusion restaurant, has closed its Main Street location in Vancouver.

Donair Dude Mediteranean Eatery has opened a location in Duncan.

Niko’s Pizza will be opening a second location in Calgary.

Dauphinais, a manufacturer of refrigerated cases in Sherbrooke, plans to hire around 30 people following an investment of approximately $1M from the Government of Canada

Sip 'n Giggle, a play café, opened in Exeter in August

Taqueria Jalisco, a new Mexican restaurant, has opened in Davie Village in Vancouver. The spot soft opened on October 4.

Vernon Salvation Army Food Bank has launched a new, larger facility in the Town Centre Plaza.

Planchers des Appalaches, a wood flooring manufacturer in Cowansville, is investing $3.5M in acquiring state-of-the-art equipment to make more high-end products. The Government of Canada is providing $1.1M in funding for the project.

The Juice Truck, a Vancouver café, shut down its Yaletown location in Vancouver on October 26.

Dave’s Hot Chicken, an American chicken chain, is opening a new location in Vancouver. An exact opening date has yet to be announced but the chain is expected to open in the first quarter of 2026.

ChaTraMue, a popular tea company, is opening a new shop on West Broadway in Vancouver. An exact opening date has yet to be announced.

Mmm Donuts Café and Bakery has opened a new location at Orillia Square Mall

TWK, a Lebanese sandwich shop, is opening soon on Commercial Drive in Vancouver. An exact opening date has yet to be announced but the shop is expected to begin operations sometime before November.

El Compa, a Vancouver Mexican restaurant, has closed.

Pizza Hut will soon open a new location at 6686 Sooke Rd., unit 3A, in Sooke.

A new KFC franchise is confirmed to open in Drumheller along Highway 9 South.

Work is underway on the redevelopment of the Gas Station Arts Theatre in Winnipeg’s Osborne Village, which is scheduled for completion next summer. The venue’s ownership hopes a rebuilt outdoor space and open-air courtyard will address concerns about crime and safety at the site. A new café is slated to open in an attached space formerly occupied by a Subway franchise.

The Fort Garry Legion is shuttering its location on Winnipeg’s Pembina Highway and merging with another legion in the South Osborne neighbourhood. It is one of several branches that have closed in Winnipeg and across Canada in recent years as membership declines.

Viet Street Food Cafe has opened a restaurant on Kingsway in Vancouver.

Peaked Pie is opening a pie shop on West Broadway in Vancouver. An exact opening date has yet to be announced.

Virtuous Pie, a Victoria-based pizzeria, has announced that it will close on November 14. No announcement has been made about what will replace the closed shop.

Paris Baguette, a multinational bakery chain, is planning to open 10 locations in Winnipeg and Brandon between 2027 and 2030. Each shop normally employs 30-40 people. Meanwhile, a local bakery, The Forge Bagel Co., is opening on Winnipeg’s St. Anne’s Road in November 2025. The owner has hired four staff and plans to hire another four to six.

Siuyeh, a late-night restaurant, is open in Edmonton.

Red’s Diner will be opening a new location in Calgary on 4th Street SW in October.

Indian Vibe, a restaurant, opened in Belleville

Belli Pizza opened on October 14 on Commercial Drive in Vancouver.

Aureliana, a retro American restaurant, opened on October 15 in Vancouver.

XISHI, a Chinese dessert chain, has opened a new location in Burnaby.

Drama Hot Pot, a self-service hot pot restaurant, opened in Richmond on October 11.

MILA Plant-Based, a Vancouver vegan restaurant, has announced that it is closing on November 14.

Mister, an ice cream business, closed one of its Vancouver locations on October 18. The business says that the decision was made due to ongoing construction in the area that has made the shop difficult to operate.

Meadowcure Pharmacy + Coffee has opened on Westhills Drive in Langford.

Darby’s Pub in Vancouver has announced that it is closing on November 1. The Darby’s Liquor Store will remain open until eventually receiving a major overhaul in late 2027. The business says the closure is related to a redevelopment that is replacing several businesses in the area.