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Riding Mountain National Park has begun construction of a new trail system that will connect with the Northgate Trails multi-use pathways near Dauphin. This project is Canada’s first partnership between a national park, an independent organization, and provincial and municipal governments.

The Government of Manitoba is offering to waive the provincial sales tax for investments into a proposed expansion at the Port of Churchill. The tax break would apply to any upgrades considered to be part of the “Port of Churchill Plus” project, such as railway upgrades, liquefied natural gas facilities, and a new energy corridor.

Portage Daycare is spending $2M to expand its facility in Southport, adding 24 new child care spaces to its existing 28. Construction is underway and expected to be complete in 2027.

Adult & Teen Challenge of Central Canada has opened a new community services office on Winnipeg’s Main Street. The faith-based addictions recovery organization offers support groups, counselling, employment support, and both outpatient and live-in treatment programs.

Sunrise Records has opened a location in the Brandon Shoppers Mall, selling vinyl records, movies, CDs, and collectibles.

Seine River School Division is adding nine portable classrooms to accommodate a growing student population, with 800 more students registered in the division compared to last year. Portable classrooms are divided between Ste. Anne, La Broquerie, St. Adolphe, La Salle, and Collége St. Norbert Collegiate in Winnipeg.

The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service is hiring a consultant to analyze staffing levels at its 911 call centre, its first detailed review in more than 15 years. The service employs 60 emergency communicators, whose call volumes have increased each year since 2020. The City of Winnipeg has allocated $150,000 for the consulting contract.

Legal Aid Manitoba has opened a new office in the northern community of The Pas. The organization’s previous office was destroyed by fire in 2022 and since then Legal Aid attorneys have worked out of temporary spaces.

The Government of Canada is providing $1M to Atom-Jet Industries, a Brandon farm equipment manufacturer. The company is planning a 4,000-sq. ft. expansion that is expected to create eight new jobs and expand direct-to-consumer sales in Canada and Australia.

The Manitoba Prospectors and Developers Association is forming an education committee to address a lack of training for First Nations employees in the mineral sector. The committee will seek funding partners to offer micro-credential courses in First Nations communities.

Vancouver-based clothing retailer Duer has opened its first Manitoba location, in Winnipeg’s CF Polo Park shopping mall. The shop will employ six staff.

Red River College Polytechnic has launched a new micro-credential course, Artificial Intelligence for Advanced Manufacturing. The course focuses on the hands-on application of AI and machine learning technologies.

Accelerate Nova Scotia, the province's new investment and economic growth agency, is beginning operations with plans to hire 3 to 5 staff members and focus on attracting private-sector investment. The agency is expected to work closely with Nova Scotia's defence, energy and innovation sectors to support economic development and business growth.

The new owners of Stephenville International Airport, led by Calgary-based BTG Capital, announced plans to re-certify the airport as an airport under Transport Canada requirements in order to attract new aviation, energy and commercial opportunities. The owners stated that some repairs and investments may be required and are exploring options to revitalize the facility and boost economic activity.

The federal and provincial governments are providing a combined $2.8M to 16 projects aimed at preserving the health of Lake Winnipeg and its basin. Recipients include the universities of Manitoba and Winnipeg, the Manitoba Association of Watersheds Inc., the Manitoba Métis Federation, Treaty One Nations Inc., and Ducks Unlimited Canada.

Manitoba’s provincial court is reducing its sittings as it struggles with a shortage of judges and an increase in the complexity of its cases. Nine rural circuit courts and the provincial court in St. Boniface will see a total of 68 fewer sittings per year. An additional two to five judges would be needed to maintain the current schedule.

A new neighbourhood currently under development in South Winnipeg will be the first in the province to use a shared geothermal heating and cooling system. The Government of Manitoba is providing $4M to the developers of Southwood Circle to help implement the plan for at least 1,000 homes. The $6B neighbourhood is being built over 20 years, with the first residents expected to move in in 2028.

The City of Winnipeg has asked City Council to approve a $115M contract for the third and final phase of its North End water treatment plant. Kiewit Construction has been selected to complete the work, which consists of a nutrient removal facility. The entire $3B project is scheduled for completion in 2032.

Manitoba recorded a net gain of 196 doctors in 2025-2026, the highest increase since record-keeping began in 2008 and the third consecutive year of net increases. However, the number of doctors leaving the province is also climbing, with 158 departures in 2025-2026. Doctors Manitoba stresses the importance of retention in addressing the physician shortage.

The City of Winnipeg has reached the target set by the federal Housing Accelerator Fund nearly three months ahead of schedule, approving building permits for 14,824 new units since 2023. The final $32.6M payment under the fund was contingent on the City approving 14,251 units before December 2026.

Groupe Grandio, a group of restaurants, is inaugurating its first location of the French brewery chain Chez Lionel in Québec, after investing $2.5M in renovating a former restaurant

The developers Construction McKinley and Constructions Beaubois have started the third phase of the 127-unit Etna-Nord residential project in Québec. The project includes plans for four other phases, totalling nearly 200 housing units.

Vention, a business operating in the artificial intelligence field, opened a new laboratory dedicated to robotics and automation in manufacturing. As a result, 16 new positions were created.

Sport Échange Outaouais, a retail store specializing in sporting goods, will close in December

The Canada Infrastructure Bank is providing a $20M loan to support the Hope Bay Wind Project in Nunavut’s Kitikmeot Region. The project includes a 4.2-megawatt wind turbine and 4-megawatt battery storage system that will help power Agnico Eagle’s Hope Bay mine and reduce diesel consumption by up to three million litres annually. The project is expected to create 15 jobs during peak construction.

The PEI Nurses’ Union is urging the provincial government and Health PEI to improve nurse retention and recruitment as vacancy rates remain high, citing burnout, wage gaps and workload pressures. The union reported 37% of nurse practitioner positions and 24% of registered nurse positions were vacant in July, while Health PEI reported lower vacancy figures as of Sept. 1.

NB producers are preparing for the impact of new U.S. trade measures that will ban imports of Canadian beer and molasses beginning Sept. 29 and impose 50% tariffs on additional products. Moosehead Breweries, which sends 15% of its production to the U.S., is accelerating shipments ahead of the ban, while exploring other export markets.

Premier Tim Houston said Nova Scotia is working directly with businesses most affected by the ongoing Canada-U.S. trade dispute to assess impacts on supply chains, employees and customers. The province has a $50 million contingency fund available for tariff-related support but has not yet deployed it. Officials are evaluating sector-specific risks before determining further assistance measures.

The Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador met with industry partners to discuss the effects of ongoing Canada-U.S. trade tensions and tariffs. Discussions focused on impacts to businesses, workers, supply chains and exporters, as well as the need for targeted support measures for export-oriented jurisdictions such as Newfoundland and Labrador.

McDonald’s, a fast-food chain, is looking for 55 people to fill various positions in Abitibi-Témiscamingue

The federal government announced more than $7.7 million in funding for the RCMP Heritage Centre in Regina to support building upgrades, exhibit modernization, and accessibility improvements. The project is intended to enhance the facility's long-term sustainability, visitor experience, and role as a cultural and tourism destination in Saskatchewan.

Sun West School Division has launched a recruitment campaign to attract more school bus drivers across its region, using print, radio, social media, and digital advertising to address ongoing driver shortages. The campaign promotes paid training, reimbursement of licensing costs, employee benefits, and flexible part-time employment.

The federal government announced $5.3M in funding for six Saskatchewan businesses through the Regional Tariff Response Initiative to help firms respond to U.S. tariffs, expand export markets, and improve productivity. The funding will support projects in agricultural equipment manufacturing, steel manufacturing and processing, modular construction and fabrication, and transportation infrastructure, including investments in new equipment, automation, production capacity, and rail infrastructure.

The Shakwak Community Hall in Haines Junction is being demolished after remaining closed since the 2010s due to safety concerns. The facility is expected to be fully removed by mid-September. The Village of Haines Junction has not announced any immediate plans for redevelopment of the site.

The Tree of Peace Friendship Centre is receiving nearly $303K from the City of Yellowknife to launch Healing Towards Home, an Indigenous-focused program for people experiencing homelessness. The program is expected to begin by the end of September and will provide participants with support in accessing housing services and cultural healing.

The Yukon Ember Fire Academy held its 12th annual free five-day training program in Teslin on September 5 for women and genders historically underrepresented in the fire service. Eleven recruits completed hands-on training in firefighting, rescue operations, and emergency response. Since its launch, approximately 26 academy graduates have gone on to join fire services in Yukon.

The Little Gold Creek port of entry, located west of Dawson City, is closing for the season on September 15. The crossing provides seasonal access between Yukon and Alaska for residents, tourists, and miners. The port will remain closed over the winter and reopen on May 21, 2027. Travellers can use the Beaver Creek port of entry as an alternative during this period.

The federal government is providing $405M for the Mackenzie Valley Highway to advance an all-season road connection between Wrigley and Inuvik. The funding will support construction of a bridge over the Great Bear River, the next phase of the Prohibition Creek Access Road, planning for additional river crossings, and environmental and design work for the Wrigley-to-Norman Wells segment.

The federal government is accepting applications for its expanded Regional Tariff Response Initiative, which is meant to help Prairie businesses adapt to the disruptions caused by U.S. tariffs. Tariff-affected companies in Manitoba, Alberta, and Saskatchewan can apply for up to $3M in non-repayable support.

The federal and provincial governments along with the City of Winnipeg are providing a combined $400M to create 820 new housing units. The investment spans several housing projects that include a mix of low-income, market, transitional, and supportive housing. Most units are in downtown Winnipeg, with a small number at the Swan Valley Crisis Centre in Swan River.

The Government of Manitoba is providing $100,000 to the Municipality of Boissevain-Morton for the expansion of the Boissevain Lions Campground. The project will add 12 new campsites and create new amenities such as tetherball and disc golf areas.

The Ralph Cantafio Soccer Complex will undergo $8.5M in renovations in preparation for the launch of Winnipeg’s professional women’s soccer club next spring. The Northern Super League announced its expansion into Winnipeg this summer, and now the league along with the federal, provincial, and municipal governments are contributing funding to upgrade the facility into a 5,000-seat stadium.

Construction is underway on an expansion to Green Valley School in Grunthal. The project includes three additional classrooms along with a new gymnasium.

Valley Fiber, a Winkler-based Internet provider, is building infrastructure to connect nearly 30 Manitoba communities to high-speed service. The company recently received $96.8M from the federal universal broadband fund, which aims to achieve 100% high-speed access by 2030. Valley Fiber’s project is expected to connect 10,000 customers in rural and First Nations communities by 2027.

Vita Health has opened a new store in southeast Winnipeg’s St. Vital Square, replacing a smaller Vita Health location in the same shopping centre. The company, which sells organic groceries, employs 130-150 people between its six Winnipeg locations.

The Government of Manitoba has opened a temporary emergency department in Dauphin following the closure of the hospital in July due to flooding. Services are limited in the space, which is located within the Dauphin Regional Health Centre and uses temporary power and water. A mobile CT scan unit is expected to arrive in the coming weeks.

Tamarack Valley Energy Ltd. and Headwater Exploration Inc. announced a definitive agreement to merge. The merger is valued at $10B creating a North American oil company as the only publicly traded pure-play Clearwater producer.

Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) invested a combined $15.1M to support seven Calgary companies in various sectors including nuclear energy and critical minerals. The investment is part of ERA’s latest $51M funding portfolio, which supports 16 projects across Alberta. The funding is made possible through Alberta’s Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction fund.

Residents and local officials in Nackawic-Millville are concerned about the future of the AV Group pulp mill after the company advised the provincial government it is evaluating strategic options for the operation. The mill employs about 270 unionized workers, supports significant spin-off employment and represents nearly half of the municipality’s tax base.

The Government of Nova Scotia has introduced the Service Efficiency Act, legislation aimed at reducing red tape, modernizing regulations, and improving services for citizens and businesses. The legislation also renames the Department of Growth and Development to the Department of Growth, Development and Defence Industries, recognizing defence as a strategic economic priority.

The Province of Nova Scotia has introduced amendments to the Labour Standards Code that will reduce the overtime threshold from 48 to 44 hours per week, expand overtime eligibility, protect workers' tips and gratuities, and improve recovery of unpaid wages. Most changes will take effect on April 1, 2027.

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador announced that employment benefits currently attached to the Gull Island project will be extended to the broader Churchill Falls, Labrador transmission and wind developments. The agreement guarantees that 85% of construction person-hours will remain in Newfoundland and Labrador, with priority given to qualified Labrador Innu, Labradorians and Newfoundlanders. The Gull Island project alone is expected to employ up to 5,000 workers at peak construction.

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is expanding skilled trades programming in 21 high schools for the 2026-27 school year. Additional teaching hours and course offerings will increase student access to trades training, eliminate waitlists, and support workforce development for future projects such as Bay du Nord, Churchill Falls, and Gull Island.

The federal government is investing $1 million through the Active Transportation Fund, with the Town of Conception Bay South contributing $671,057 for upgrades to trails and active transportation facilities. The project includes new washrooms, lockers, bike racks, e-bikes, rest stops, and pathway improvements. Infrastructure projects of this type typically support construction and related employment.

Yoga Fitness, a business specializing in training and yoga, is investing $2.5M in opening its first centre in Brossard. This centre will add 50 to 60 jobs to its current staff of 175 employees.

The City of Lloydminster has advanced to the next phase of its 50 Street rehabilitation project in the downtown core, with crews beginning large-scale gravel hauling and roadway foundation work. The project includes the replacement of underground water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure and is a key step toward completing the downtown revitalization initiative.

Saskatchewan’s film and television industry is experiencing a busy production season, supported by a new ScreenSask grant that helps productions bring in experienced crew while training Saskatchewan workers for industry roles. The program is helping address labour shortages, expand the local talent pool, and support continued growth in film and TV production across the province.

The Government of Canada is providing $400,000 over two years to Winnipeg’s Le Musée de Saint-Boniface. The museum and cultural gathering place will use the funds to renovate and restore its heritage building, formerly known as the Grey Nuns’ Convent.

Gimli’s auto racing track has completed significant repairs that organizers hope will bring larger events to the community. The Motion Performance Raceway has operated in Gimli for decades but attendance has declined in recent years due to the deteriorating condition of the track.

Canadian Energy Metals is advancing exploration of the Thor Project near Tisdale, where it estimates a major alumina deposit could support a future mining, processing, and aluminum production industry in Saskatchewan. While the project remains in the exploration and feasibility stage, the company is continuing drilling, planning a demonstration plant, and evaluating the potential for hundreds of jobs and broader economic development in northeast Saskatchewan.

Mapo Galbee, a Korean BBQ restaurant, is now open in Calgary.

An Sang, a Vietnamese restaurant, is now open in Calgary.

The Centre de services scolaire de la Vallée-des-Tisserands is working on a $14.3M project to replace the Notre-Dame-de-la-Paix school in Beauharnois with a 17-classroom modular school

Group TACG and the Fonds immobilier de solidarité FTQ will carry out the Les Terrasses d’Auteuil residential project, a 142-unit rental property built in Laval at a cost of $56M. The first tenants are expected to move in during the summer of 2027.

Eldorado Gold expects the McIlvenna Bay copper-zinc mine in northeast Saskatchewan to begin commercial production in the coming months, following the production of copper and zinc concentrates earlier this year. The $1B project is expected to operate for approximately 18 years, employ about 450 workers at full production, and supply critical minerals used in industries such as advanced manufacturing, clean energy, aerospace, and health care.

The City of Saskatoon is moving ahead with an $11.85M rehabilitation of Archibald Arena, including replacing the ice plant and upgrading the facility's accessibility, safety, and energy efficiency. The project remains in the planning and funding stage, with construction expected to proceed over the coming years.

Saskatchewan’s second helium and associated gases Crown offering generated $2.5M in bids across 13 permits, highlighting continued industry interest in helium and natural hydrogen exploration. Successful bidders acquired exploration rights covering more than 272,000 hectares, with the largest bid submitted for a permit south of Lloydminster.

Construction on a new 30-unit social housing building has begun in Hay River. The project, which includes nine wheelchair-accessible units, is designed to support tenant safety and well-being through features such as shared outdoor walkways, clear sightlines, and community gathering spaces.

A new shared commercial kitchen, Flavour Forge, is set to open in Yellowknife on September 15. The facility will provide food entrepreneurs with access to commercial kitchen space to develop products and grow their businesses. The kitchen will also offer cooking classes, tourism activities, and recipe development support.

Yukon Energy has selected two sites in the Whitehorse area to build two new thermal power plants to help meet growing electricity demand. The proposed facilities, located at Deep Creek and Copper Haul Road, are expected to cost more than $100M and remain subject to environmental review. Construction is targeted to begin in 2028.

Nunavut schools began the 2026-27 school year with more than 120 teacher vacancies, representing about 13% of teaching positions across the territory. The shortages have contributed to class cancellations and learning disruptions in some communities. Recruitment efforts continue, but challenges such as limited housing remain a significant barrier to attracting and retaining teachers.

The Municipality of Hamiota is partnering with Assiniboine College to establish new workforce training programs in the area. Programs will be delivered out of the Hamiota Business HUB. The municipality is conducting a survey to determine what types of training are in greatest demand, and is inviting surrounding communities to participate.

The federal government has committed to matching $740,000 in donations made to the Red Cross for flood relief in Manitoba this year. The provincial government made the same promise earlier in 2026, bringing the total support to $2.22M. Flooding in the province was significant this year, with 52 communities declaring local states of emergency.

The Government of Manitoba has partially opened a new transitional housing complex in downtown Winnipeg for people experiencing homelessness. The Province spent $24.4M to buy and renovate the building, which will consist of 118 units when fully operational this fall. Indigenous-led organization N’Dinawemak will provide onsite supports.

The Government of Canada has announced over $11M through PacifiCan for 10 businesses and organizations across Northern British Columbia to support jobs in key industries impacted by global trade disruptions. This support is aimed at giving Northern B.C. businesses the ability to adapt to a changing trade environment while strengthening local production and creating new opportunities.

The Government of British Columbia has announced expansions to job-protected military training leave for Canadian Armed Forces reservists to allow members to take up to 24 months in training to develop their skills while keeping their civilian jobs.

The new 18-hole Fuller Lake Disc Golf Course has opened in Chemainus. The project was a collaboration between local government, community organizations, volunteers and local businesses.

The Government of Canada has announced the opening of the new 170-student Gitksen West Secondary School in Gitwangak First Nation. The school will accommodate students from Gitwangak, Gitanyow and Gitsegukla First Nations, fostering community connection and allowing students to attend high school close to home. Indigenous Services Canada provided over $39M to the project.

The Government of British Columbia has provided the Association des Francophones des Kootenays Ouest with $2.8K to expand opportunities for youth and adults in the Nelson and Revelstoke region to learn French. These funds are part of $250K to support eight non-profit francophone organizations across the province.

Brink Forest Products is reportedly scaling down its operations at its Prince George, B.C. lumber plant in mid-September, cutting its workforce by 53 employees, to 32 workers. Layoffs are also expected at its Pleasant Valley Remanufacturing in Houston, B.C., where 11 workers will be cut. The company cites ongoing fibre supply challenges, limited access to financing, and tariffs for the layoffs.

Mitchell Printers, a Burnaby print shop, has closed its location at Riverbend Court in Burnaby.

The Government of British Columbia has announced that construction has begun on a 60-bed mental health and substance-use facility in Surrey. The renovated facility will provide services to help people in the Fraser Health region and had a total budget of around $57M. The facility is expected to open in spring 2028.

The Sydney, a new $22.6M residential and retail development in Calgary, is set for completion in 2028.

Siksika Iitaisokinaapyoyis Healing Lodge Recovery Community held its grand opening ceremony this month. The new 76 bed facility will offer no-cost addiction treatment aligned with Siksika Nation priorities, cultural considerations, and local governance.

Nova Scotia has extended its Capital Investment Tax Credit for five additional years, allowing eligible companies to apply until December 31, 2035. The credit covers 25% of qualifying investments exceeding $15 million for projects such as manufacturing plants, fish-processing facilities and lumber mills. Since 2020, the program has supported $472.5 million in capital investments across the province.

The federal government is investing $314,104 through the Natural Infrastructure Fund, while the Town of Pasadena is contributing $137,422 to develop the Glide Path Park project. The initiative includes a new trail linking South Brook Point and Pasadena Beach, shoreline erosion protection, viewing areas, benches, signage and other amenities. Construction is scheduled to begin in September 2026.

Alstom will manufacture 313 railway passenger car bodies for Via Rail in La Pocatière as part of a $4.7B contract. This project is expected to create or sustain up to 670 direct jobs in Canada, including 270 in the region.

Alstom, a railway equipment manufacturer, has obtained $4.7B to supply 313 passenger cars to Via Rail. The design and engineering will be carried out in Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville.

The Kativik Ilisarniliriniq School Board started construction on the Isummasaqvik School, which is expected to welcome young students by 2030 in the Quaqtaq Inuit community. The $122M project is scheduled to be completed in 2030.

La Cordée, a chain of sporting goods stores, announced that it is closing its Laval store as part of its restructuring activities. As a result, 31 people will lose their jobs.

The Municipalité de Saint-Majorique-de-Grantham will soon begin the last step of renovating its municipal hall. The project represents an investment of $1.22M, including $863,000 in government funding.

Richelieu Hardware is investing more than $15M in expanding its Drummondville distribution centre. The expansion project will enable the centre to reach more than four times its current size by the spring of 2027, which will lead to the creation of new jobs.

Matério Saint-Benoît, a hardware store in Mirabel, will close on October 16. As a result, 15 people will lose their jobs.

The federal and Saskatchewan governments have expanded support under the 2026 AgriStability Program by allowing late enrolment and increasing interim payments for producers affected by excess moisture and flooding. The changes aim to improve cash flow and provide additional flexibility for farmers, ranchers, and beekeepers managing weather-related production losses.

Construction is underway on two new Housing NWT duplexes at the K’áhsho Got’ı̨nę Trades Centre in Fort Good Hope. The first duplex is expected to be delivered this winter and ready for occupancy by spring 2027, while the second is scheduled for delivery next year. The centre also supports local trades training, with five carpentry apprentices currently working on the projects.

Industry group Food & Beverage Manitoba is hoping to secure federal support for a $150M to $200M national food terminal at CentrePort Canada, the trimodal port in Winnipeg and the Rural Municipality of Rosser. The Government of Canada outlined a new food security strategy in June, which calls for three such terminals across the country that would store and distribute food products to wholesalers.

The Community Foundation of Portage & District will award more than $212,000 this fall to projects and programs in Portage la Prairie and surrounding areas. Non-profits, sports organizations, and community groups are invited to apply.

StandardAero has completed a 70,000-sq-ft. expansion to its Winnipeg maintenance facility, which services commercial and military aircraft. The project received $3M in funding from the provincial government.

Dao Field opened a new restaurant on Kingsway in Vancouver on August 31.

Vegan Shoku, a Japanese restaurant, announced on September 2 that it closing its location in Kerrisdale on October 8.

Thunderbird Restaurant has announced that it will be closing its Cook Street eatery in Victoria by the end of September.

The Government of British Columbia is utilizing $3M from the Government of Canada’s National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence to support initiatives that help survivors of intimate-partner violence. The funds will go towards several programs, including expanding the Safe Supports Project, funding more court support workers and developing a public awareness strategy.

The Government of British Columbia has announced that Vancouver Community College will add 224 new trades training seats in 2026-27 as part of the province’s Look West strategy to deliver 5K trades training seats.

East Side Games, a Vancouver-based mobile game developer, announced that 30 employees lost their jobs on September 1, 2026. The layoffs are an attempt to cut costs and implement operational restructuring initiates to improve profits. The move is expected to save $3.5M in annualized costs.

The British Columbia SPCA is preparing to open the Vancouver Island Animal Behaviour Centre in North Cowichan this fall. The centre will have 59 spots dedicated to dogs, cats and small animals. The project received $1M from the Government of British Columbia in 2023. The SPCA is currently hiring for volunteers to work at the centre.

Pattison Food Group has announced that a new Save-On-Foods grocery store has begun construction on George Hills Way in Prince Rupert. The city expects the project to bring in additional investment, employment and services to the community. An expected opening date has yet to be announced.

The Government of British Columbia has announced that construction has begun on the North Coast Transmission Line, a major infrastructure project that would expand access to clean electricity and power major projects. The project is expected to create 9.7K jobs once completed and will employ up to 1.4K workers at peak construction. The project is receiving funding from all levels of government.

The City of Kelowna has begun construction on a new Activity Centre in the Mission Recreation Park. The new centre will function as a recreation centre and community hub, creating new opportunities for residents to gather, play and learn. The project received over $8M from the ChildCareBC New Spaces Fund to create 91 childcare spaces. The project is expected to continue construction through 2027.

The City of Burnaby and Burnaby Housing Authority have announced a project to construct 183 new rental townhomes on Marine Drive in the South Slope neighbourhood. The project will receive nearly $92M in support from all levels of government and is expected to be completed in September 2028.

Major renovations are set to begin in October following demolition work at Carihi Secondary in Campbell River. This work comes after a 2024 fire that destroyed the school’s gym, theatre and food space. Repair work is expected to complete sometime in summer 2027. The replacement A-Wing section of the school is expected to open in September 2028.

Western Forest Products is creating a new artificial marsh at its Saltair sawmill to filter runoff from the site. Milestone Contracting is building the project, which will add 300 metre concrete channel and four catchment basins.

The Government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities have announced over $67.8M in spending to support urban forestry projects across Canada. Nearly $64.2M will support 165 tree-planting projects while over $3.6M will fund 31 sustainability plans and studies.

BOM Hot Pot and Sushi restaurant is set to open in downtown Edmonton soon.

Popeyes Chicken has opened another location in downtown Calgary.

Jersey Mike’s sandwich shop has opened a new location in Calgary.

The Régie Intermunicipale de l’Eau de la Vallée du Richelieu is investing $5.67M in connecting the water supply systems in Saint-Basile-le-Grand and McMasterville. Funded by Belœil and the two concerned cities, the project will be completed in October 2026.

The Ville de Prévost has started construction on its new municipal library and community centre. This $13M project will benefit from $6.1M in funding from the federal and provincial governments.

The Strøm Group has started a $22M construction project at the Saint-Sauveur Strøm Nordic Spa. This project will double the size of the site, and it is set to be operational in December 2026.

A fire has destroyed the Friperie Chez Marie 4 Poches in Bécancour, forcing its indefinite closure

Micro Bird, a Drummondville-based bus manufacturer, will soon temporarily lay off 35 employees due to a decline in orders. The decrease in orders is attributed to economic uncertainty and the impact of American tariffs.

Nemaska Lithium, which owns facilities in James Bay and Bécancour, has laid off around 20 more employees. The total number of positions cut since April has now reached 60.

The Ville de Malartic started a $2M rehabilitation project at its municipal campground. Among other things, the outdoor pool will be completely renovated.

Les Résidences funéraires Goyer will invest $2M in completely modernizing the Maison funéraire Trudel in Saint-Sauveur

The federal government is providing $11.6M through PrairiesCan to support 10 projects at eight Saskatoon companies affected by U.S. tariffs, helping them expand production, automate operations, improve productivity, and diversify markets. The investments are expected to support more than 137 jobs.

The Government of Saskatchewan is investing $1.3M in capital upgrades for group homes, respite homes, and day programs that support individuals with intellectual disabilities. The funding will help community organizations improve accessibility, renovate facilities, and enhance spaces that provide residential, recreational, and employment-related supports.

A tree-planting project in Wekweètì is creating local employment opportunities while supporting ecosystem and boreal caribou habitat restoration across Tłı̨chǫ lands. A crew of 45 workers planted 425,000 seedlings over two weeks, providing short-term work for some residents affected by ongoing closures and reclamation activities at the Ekati and Diavik diamond mines.

The Yukon government is preparing to resume work on the Nisutlin Bay Bridge replacement project near Teslin after hiring a new engineering firm to address soil instability issues at the bridge abutments. A revised project cost has not yet been released, but updated estimates are expected once the new design is finalized.

The Government of Manitoba is waiving the $2/day fee for those who participate in its child care subsidy program, beginning September 13. The change makes child care free for about 4,000 children from 3,000 of the province's lowest-income families.

B.C. Grocery, a corner store in Winnipeg’s Minto neighbourhood, has permanently closed. Its owner is retiring after 42 years running the shop.

BUILD Inc., an Indigenous job training organization, recently completed a solar installation at its Winnipeg headquarters. The 109.8-kw project is a partnership with RBC that ideally will help BUILD reinvest its cost-savings in its own programs and allow it to prepare more people for employment.

A new Super MINISO location is opening in Winnipeg’s CF Polo Park shopping centre. The retailer, which sells toys, electronics, beauty supplies, and home accessories, already has a smaller store in the mall.

Red River College is tripling the number of seats in its cybersecurity diploma in an effort to cater to students’ increased interest in artificial intelligence skills. It is also reviewing other programs to add more content on AI technology.

The Government of British Columbia is providing $250K to eight non-profit organizations that support francophone communities through the Provincial Fund for French Language Services. These funds will support community projects and develop access to services in French.

Loaves & Fishes Community Foodbank has completed its move into a new 24K sq. ft. warehouse in Nanaimo. The new facility is over four times larger than its former site and will help expand the food recovery program.

Fable Kitchen, a Vancouver-based restaurant, has announced that it will be closing its West 4th Avenue location on September 20. The business says that the closure was due to economic conditions. The news follows the shutdown of Fable Diner in August. The Fable Bar and Grill on Richards Street will remain open.

Hei Hei Rice Roll opened a new food stall at the Crystal Mall food court in Burnaby on September 1.

B&P Ice-Cream has announced that they will close their ice cream shop on Second Avenue in Richmond on September 30. The business says the closure is due to the owner’s retirement.

El Comal Express has opened a food court stall at the Aberdeen Centre in Richmond.

The Bloc Creative Campus, a space for creators and artists, has opened on Harvey Avenue in Kelowna at the Kelowna Events Centre. The project took about six months to complete.

The Vancouver Institute of Media Arts has announced that it closed down its Terminal Avenue campus on August 27. Some of the school’s programs will continue to be offered at Vancouver Community College.

Mundo AI has raised $28M in funding to expand its AI data and research platform. The company plans to use this funding to grow its workforce and continue its work to develop data and tools to create AI systems that process audio, video and other sensory information.

Metavista3D, a Vancouver-based 3D technology company, has secured $6M in financing to advance the commercialization of its 3D display technology. The company says the funding will support its development and growth efforts.

Big Eddy Fuel Services has announced that it is closing its bulk fuel services in Revelstoke following the bankruptcy of G&B Fuels, its parent company. The company says its small team served customers from Mica Creek, Malakwa and Rogers Pass, to Nakusp, Trout Lake, Silverton and Burton.

Baggins, a Victoria shoe store, has announced that it will close permanently at the end of the year. The business says a combination of tariffs and personal reasons led to the closure.

The Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital has completed a construction project to improve its parking lot. Phase one of the project completed on August 31 and improved paving, grading and infrastructure to enhance the hospital’s safety and accessibility. Phase two of the project is expected to begin in summer 2027 as part of the larger MRI suite expansion project.

BC Housing has announced that it is beginning construction in October on a new 40-space shelter on Glenfair Drive in Kamloops to provide support for seniors and older adults. The shelter will be staffed by the Mustard Seed, a non-profit organization.

The City of Kelowna has announced that construction will begin in early September on the Hollywood Road extension. The project will create a new 2.1 km connection between John Hindle Drive and Sexsmith Road to increase resident mobility and support access to key areas.

Shell plc announced their acquisition of ARC Resources Ltd. is now complete. The deal adds 370 kboe/d of liquids and gas to the company and supports a production compound annual growth rate of 4% to 2030.

The Government of Alberta announced a $320M investment to the Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge. The investment will support the expansion of the intensive care unit and cardiac care unit and redevelopment of the cardiac catheterization lab. Construction is set to begin October 2027.

Wild Wing & BBQ opened its third location in downtown Edmonton.

The Par and Pour restaurant is set to open in Edmonton on September 22. The establishment will also have seven indoor golf simulators.

Ships A-Hoy, a fish and chips restaurant, is set to open in Edmonton in 2027.

A new trades centre has opened in Fort Good Hope to support year-round indoor construction of modular homes for communities across the Northwest Territories. The facility also provides training and classroom space to help local residents develop trades skills and prepare for careers in the skilled trades.

Brandon University is reporting a 12.5% increase in Indigenous student enrolment compared to last year. The university says it has been trying to build stronger relationships with Indigenous communities, and recently hired an Indigenous recruitment and transition officer.

The federal government is investing more than $14.1 million in 27 Nova Scotia businesses and organizations through the Regional Tariff Response Initiative. The funding will help firms address impacts from U.S. tariffs by improving productivity, strengthening supply chains, expanding market reach, and supporting business growth. Ace Machining in Dartmouth received more than $400,000 for advanced manufacturing equipment.

Groupe LIVE, a firm specializing in real estate development, has started construction on the Le Millaire rental project in Saint-Jérôme. The building will include 98 housing units, as well as commercial spaces. The project is scheduled to be completed in the spring of 2028.

Réparation Tech Industriel, a company specializing in welding equipment rentals and repairs, is investing $1M in developing a welding gas distribution service after expanding its Saguenay. The project is creating new jobs.

The Société québécoise des infrastructures announced that a $14M contract was awarded to carry out preparatory work for the construction of a new hospital that will be located in Gatineau

Jean Coutu, a pharmacy, will soon open a second location in Mascouche. The new store will enable the creation of about 30 jobs.

Super C, a supermarket chain, will soon open in a brand-new complex built by Groupe Montoni in Mascouche. This opening will create about 100 jobs in the region.

The Municipalité de Chertsey announced the official start of the project to develop a multipurpose park in the heart of the village. This important project is receiving funding from the provincial and federal governments.

The Mont-Tremblant Ski Resort has started a $42.5M expansion project that includes developing a new summit with eight ski runs. The work is expected to be completed in time for the 2027–2028 winter season.

The Val-des-Monts elementary school, in Prévost, welcomed students in its new $23M building at the start of the school year. The opening took place one year after the previous building was destroyed by a fire.

Saskatchewan is providing $225,000 annually to support 20 new second-stage sober living spaces in Lloydminster for individuals transitioning from addictions treatment to independent living. Operated by Oxford House across four homes, the program offers stable housing and recovery supports aimed at helping residents maintain long-term recovery and successfully reintegrate into their communities.

Ships A-Hoy, a fish and chips shop, has closed its Beach Avenue location in Peachland. The closure was due to the owner moving.

Forecast Coffee opened a new coffee shop location on East Esplanade in North Vancouver on August 19.

The Regional District of Nanaimo has announced that a new bike pump track opened in Cedar on August 31. The new facility will provide an accessible space for people of different ages and abilities.

The Government of British Columbia has announced new childcare spaces at three Peace region schools. The province will open 24 spaces at Bert Ambrose Elementary School in Fort St. John, 12 spaces at Crescent Park Elementary and 24 spaces at Canalta Elementary in Dawson Creek. These spaces are part of a larger plan to open 1.2K childcare spaces in 2027.

The Stride Avenue Community Elementary school has opened in Burnaby. The school has 415 seats and is more seismically safe than the previous school.

The Government of Canada has provided Nickels Cabinets, a Richmond-based manufacturer, with $1M through PacifiCan to support work to modernize its manufacturing operations through advanced equipment and software. The funding will also support the company to expand its showroom network and create jobs across British Columbia.

The Government of British Columbia has announced that Georgia Park Elementary in Willow Point will be opening 30 childcare spaces as part of a larger funding program to support 1.2K new childcare spaces across the province. The spaces are expected to open sometime in 2027.

The Government of Canada announced a joint investment of more than $7.9M with the Municipality of Jasper and Government of Alberta to the wastewater lagoon recommissioning project. The investment will be used to restore an existing decommissioned lagoon to strengthen Jasper’s wastewater system, while helping prevent overflows and maintain wastewater service.

The Government of Canada announced a $29M investment in the North Calgary Water Servicing Phase 1, Stage 1 project. The project will include an expansion to the current water system and upgrades to three existing facilities, thereby increasing capacity and supporting future community growth.

According to the Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce, the Harmac Pacific pulp mill will not be significantly impacted by the US’s new 50% tariffs since most of its products go to Asia. However, Coastland Wood Industries is vulnerable to US tariffs, with about half of its veneer products exported to the US. Coastland has reduced production at its Nanaimo and Delta operations by half in response.

The NWT government is expanding student financial assistance eligibility to include private pilot licence training. Under updated regulations, students can receive funding for up to two semesters of private pilot licence coursework when it is part of a documented pathway toward a commercial pilot licence.

The Saskatchewan government has provided the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency with $50M in additional funding to support disaster recovery efforts related to flooding and wildfires. The funding will help process and pay claims through the Provincial Disaster Assistance Program, which has seen significantly higher demand in 2026 than in previous years.

Red River College Polytechnic has opened its new south end Winnipeg campus at the site of the former Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology. RRC Polytech took over 19 of MITT’s programs following the school’s closure earlier this year, and has hired 50 new staff members – mostly former MITT employees.

The Native Addictions Council of Manitoba has expanded its treatment centre in Winnipeg’s North End, increasing its capacity from 10 to 22 beds. The redevelopment received $21M in federal funding, and also includes energy efficiency upgrades, renovated washrooms, and a new elevator.

A new retail shop, Trail Creations, has opened in Winnipeg. The store sells fabric and other materials used to make Indigenous regalia and other traditional clothing.

The City of Winnipeg is considering Provencher Park as the site for a new outdoor public pool. The City has budgeted $18 to $21M for a new pool in St. Boniface following the closure of the Happyland Pool in 2023. A new facility in Provencher Park would replace the existing free outdoor pool there, which is nearing the end of its useful life.

Two new physicians have joined Niverville’s Open Health Clinic this summer. The clinic has been actively recruiting doctors since completing an expansion in April.

The Government of Canada is investing nearly $130 million in infrastructure and heritage asset improvements across Parks Canada sites in Cape Breton/Unama’ki and Canso. Projects include upgrades to the Cabot Trail, bridges, trails, retaining walls, visitor facilities, and heritage buildings at Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Fortress of Louisbourg, Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site, St. Peters Canal and Canso Islands.

The cities of Chambly and Carignan opened a shared sports complex in Carignan

The Ville de Mascouche will invest $3.5M from 2026 to 2028 in making areas surrounding schools safer through various improvement projects

The Sept-Îles Airport will reopen its main runway in a few weeks following the completion of $43M in renovation work funded by Transport Canada

The Centre d’autonomie alimentaire multiservices in Saint-Jérôme has opened. The facility offers a variety of services related to food, as well as collecting and processing food and supplies.

The Cégep de Lanaudière opened a new pavilion adjacent to its college in Terrebonne. Thanks to the addition of numerous classrooms, the school will be better equipped to accommodate the growing number of students enrolled in recent years.

EBI, a waste management company, is currently seeking employees in Saint-Thomas, Joliette, Crabtree, and Berthierville to fill numerous positions

Sask Made Collective has opened a new retail store in downtown Humboldt, expanding opportunities for consumers to purchase Saskatchewan-made products and for local producers, food processors, and artisans to reach new markets. The store supports the promotion of locally produced goods and adds to the city's retail and commercial activity.

Sing Sing, a casual restaurant, has opened a new location at the Willowbrook Shopping Centre in Langley.

French Creek Pub opened a new location in on Burrard Street in downtown Vancouver in mid-August.

The Government of British Columbia has announced new childcare spots in four schools across Vernon’s School District 22. Okanagan Landing Elementary is receiving 15 new spots, Ecole Beairsto Elementary is receiving 30 new spots, Kidston Elementary is receiving 13 new spots, and Lavington Elementary in Coldstream is receiving 15 new spots as part of a larger plan to add 1.2K spots across B.C.

The Government of British Columbia has announced that the École Entre Lacs school in Penticton is receiving 12 new childcare spots as part of a larger plan to add 1.2K childcare spots across the province. The project is funding through $5M in capital funding and $22M for operating and training costs through the provincial government.

Vancouver-based Numia Health has launched a six-month pilot with YD Bio Limited and EG BioMed US to support at-home molecular cancer testing. The pilot expands Numia’s existing at-home blood-testing services.

The Government of British Columbia is providing support to eight elementary schools in the Nanaimo Ladysmith Public School District to open new childcare spaces in the next year as part of a larger effort to open 1.2K new spaces across the province.

The Government of British Columbia has announced that around 1.2K new childcare spaces are expected to open on school grounds across 22 districts in the next year. A $5M capital program will support renovations, along with an additional $20M to support operating costs over the next three years. The province is also providing $2M to cover startup costs for minor capital projects.

The First Nations Fisheries Council, the Pacific Salmon Foundation and Genome British Columbia have partnered to launch a three-year genomics collaboration project that would develop sovereign access to salmon data in First Nations communities across British Columbia. These tools will also support the development of skills for fisheries management.

The Lake Country 7/11 and Petro-Can gas station on Highway 97 closed on August 30.

The Government of Canada has provided $7M to the District of Vanderhoof to support infrastructure projects through the Build Communities Strong Fund. These funds will support water infrastructure in the community, enhance fire protection and replace aging equipment. These funds are part of a larger $152M to support 54 community infrastructure projects.

Squamish Nation has announced that the North Shore Elders Centre is expected to be completed by the end of 2026. The project is being led by Ta na wa Shéway I7x̱w ta Úxwumixw and is expected to open for elders by the end of January 2027. Work includes installing new windows, interior finishings and service connections such as power and water.

Blue Jay Gold has begun drilling at the Becker-Cochran antimony-silver occurrence on its Steller Gold Project in southern Yukon. The company has planned 10 drill holes to test the target and assess the depth of the mineralized zone. Blue Jay also expects to release initial assay results from its 2026 drilling program at the Skukum Creek and Mt. Skukum gold-silver deposits in September.

The Port of Nuuk and the proponents of two Nunavut deepwater port developments have signed a memorandum of understanding to build a more connected and resilient transportation network between Greenland and Nunavut. The agreement will support collaboration on port operations, emergency response, supply chains, infrastructure, and environmental protection.

Talamore Mining has secured a permit for the proposed 214km all-season road connecting Dawson City to its Coffee gold project in Yukon. Additional mining and water licences are still required before mine construction can proceed.

Nunavut Arctic College has received $600,000 through ArcticNet’s North-by-North Program to expand research capacity at its scientific research lab. The funding will support parasite detection development, upgrades to the college’s research licensing portal, and the creation of training programs focused on ethical research practices and collaboration with Indigenous communities.

Regina Street Team, an outreach program in the city, ceased operations at the end of August. The City of Regina has selected a new community outreach provider to take over its role later this fall. The replacement team is expected to receive provincial funding to support outreach services for vulnerable residents and people experiencing homelessness.

Regina General Hospital is expanding its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit from 25 to 28 beds, increasing capacity to care for premature and medically fragile newborns. The expansion is supported by provincial funding for staffing and equipment investments from the Hospitals of Regina Foundation, with the new beds expected to open in early September.

The Government of Saskatchewan is advancing health infrastructure projects in Saskatoon, including the expansion of Saskatoon City Hospital with 109 new acute care beds and ongoing renovations at the Saskatoon Complex Needs Facility. These projects aim to increase health care capacity, improve patient access to services, and support community safety through specialized care and recovery spaces.

Saskatchewan and the FSIN have extended SIGA’s exclusive rights to operate legal online gaming in the province until September 2029 and approved a gaming centre pilot on Flying Dust First Nation with up to 49 slot machines. The pilot is expected to support a broader commercial development that includes a hotel, conference centre, and retail space

The Government of Manitoba is providing a total $155,000 to support two tourism organizations in Brandon. Two thirds of the funding is earmarked for upgrades at the Keystone Centre events venue. The remainder is for strategic planning at the Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba, which organizes fairs and other events in the city of Brandon.

A vertical hydroponic farm in northeastern NB is being put up for sale despite strong demand and a 25% increase in business this summer. Persistent labour shortages have limited growth, caused production losses and left staff working extended hours. The situation reflects broader workforce challenges in agriculture, where employers continue to face difficulty recruiting and retaining workers.

Butterfield Support Services, a financial services support company, is opening a new office in Moncton and plans to create 50 full-time jobs over the next three years in technology, operations and client support. The project is expected to contribute approximately $14M to NB’s GDP and generate about $1.6M in provincial tax revenue.

The Auberge du Lac Taureau, located in Saint-Michel-des-Saints, is currently hiring staff in the hospitality industry, specifically in housekeeping, food preparation, and event coordination

Metro and Super C, grocery store chains, are actively seeking employees to fill various positions in Terrebonne, Saint-Lin-Laurentides, L’Épiphanie, Saint-Alphonse-Rodriguez, and Joliette

Stuffies Pastries, a croissant shop, closed its location in Metropolis at Metrotown in Burnaby in mid-August.

Hei Hei Rice Roll will soon open a new food court unit in Richmond’s Crystal Mall. The unit has begun hiring for staff. An exact opening date has yet to be announced.

Sushi Aboard, a Vancouver sushi restaurant, has announced it will be closing its location on Denman Street on September 7. The restaurant plans to open a new location sometime in the future.

Clariti, a Vancouver-based AI software company, has signed a contract with the City of Toronto for a one-year pilot program using its software to screen documents. The project is aimed at speeding up approval times for building permits.

Calowna Costume, a Kelowna-based costume shop, has announced that it will be closing in November 2026. The owner cited rising costs for the closure.

The Government of Canada has provided the Kamloops Airport with nearly $1.35M to modernize its electrical infrastructure. The work will involve the construction of a new field electrical centre. The project is expected to begin before the end of 2026 and complete in 2027. The funds are part of the larger Airports Capital Assistance Program.

A new dental clinic is opening in Inuvik this fall. The clinic is slated to open in early October and will provide general dental care and procedures such as root canals. The practice plans to expand to six treatment rooms and a team of up to three dentists and two hygienists by spring. Patients requiring specialized procedures will continue to be referred to specialists in Yellowknife or elsewhere.

The University of Saskatchewan has launched Saskatchewan’s first master’s programs in occupational therapy and speech-language pathology, allowing students to train in the province instead of relocating elsewhere. The new programs aim to address workforce shortages and help retain more health-care professionals in Saskatchewan communities.

Sangoku, a Japanese restaurant, is opening a new location at the Lansdowne Centre in Richmond. An opening date is yet to be announced but is expected sometime after November 2026.

TeaByDo, a tea chain, opened a new location at Union Square in Richmond on August 25.

The British Columbia Wildlife Federation has announced two beaver dam analogue projects in the Kamloops area this year as part of a larger project to help streams hold more water through increasingly dry summers. The structures can help restore wetlands, reduce erosion and improve habitats.

The Williams Lake Library temporarily closed on August 30 for renovations expected to take until early November. The renovations will include new flooring, paint and furniture.

The Government of British Columbia has provided $200K to the Regional District of Nanaimo through the Local Government Development Approval Program to improve its building permit processing times. The funding aims to fast-track development approvals to speed up the delivery of homes and is part of a larger $9M provided across 55 other local governments.

Enbridge has signed a $2.7B joint venture with global investment firms KKR & Co. Inc. and Apollo Asset Management to fund two pipeline expansions within its Westcoast natural gas system in British Columbia. The expansions include the ongoing Aspen Point program, expected to complete this year, and the Sunrise program, expected to begin operating in late 2028.

The Ingamo Hall Friendship Centre in Inuvik has nearly completed renovations to its log cabin building, with the project expected to wrap up this fall. The centre is also preparing for its fall programming season, which will focus on after-school activities and opportunities for youth and elders to connect.

The Proxim pharmacy in Senneterre has closed. Eighteen people are losing their jobs.

The Cégep de Drummondville unveiled its new pavilion, which was made possible thanks to a $50M investment. This expansion adds 13 classrooms to the main building and will help support the rise in enrollment seen in recent years.

The Government of British Columbia has announced $1.8M through the Business Diversification and Sustainability program to support northern B.C. businesses and $900K through the First Nations Business Development Capacity Building Program to support First Nations development corporations. These funds support the creation of jobs while strengthening local economies and supporting diversification.

The Government of Canada has announced over $10M in Regional Tariff Response Initiative funding through PacifiCan for 12 businesses in British Columbia’s Lower Mainland region. The funds will support these businesses to find new markets, improve their productivity and strengthen their supply chains following impacts from global trade disruptions.

The Government of British Columbia is providing the New Westminster Police Department with $315K through the Community Safety and Targeted Enforcement program to support Project Lighthouse. The project includes increased foot patrols, traffic enforcement and relationship-building with business owners.

The City of Surrey has opened its first municipally supported Total Life Care Medical Clinics facility on King George Boulevard as part of plans to open ten facilities across the city. The clinic currently has three family physicians with the goal of expanding each location to ten doctors. The clinics will also serve as teaching clinics for Simon Fraser University medicine students.

The Langley Forest School, an outdoor school, has closed after its license expired. Ten staff were laid off following the closure and 32 childcare spaces were lost.

The College of New Caledonia is launching the Entrepreneur Mentorship Program in September 2026 to connect students with business leaders, offer practical learning opportunities and build industry engagement.

CANXPORT, a major port project in Prince Rupert, opened on August 28. The $750M export facility is part of the city’s planned $3B expansion plan at its port. The facility is expected to move roughly 6M tonnes of product each year.

Twisted Whiskers Café and Thrift Store has announced that it will be closing its Summerland business this December. The owner says that the closure was already being considered but the challenges introduced by recent wildfires confirmed the closure.

MUJI, a Japanese retailer, is opening a new location at the Mayfair Shopping Centre in Victoria soon. The company has begun hiring for the location, however, an exact opening date has yet to be announced.

The Government of Canada is providing Kardium, a British Columbia-based medical device company, with up to $31.25M to support an expansion of its local manufacturing operations. The expansion is expected to cost a total of $125M and will create and maintain 1K jobs in the province.

The Government of Canada has provided over $552K to the Northern Rockies Regional Airport to replace its runaway approach lighting. The project is part of a larger $23.5M to support infrastructure improvements at six airports across British Columbia.

In Surrey, Conwest Developments is redeveloping the 16-acre former MEC distribution site into the Surrey Auto Loop, a multi-tenant mixed-use auto mall for OpenRoad Auto Group. Construction is expected to begin in 2027 and finish in early 2028. The development is expected to employ sales, service, administrative, marketing and technology staff.

The Government of Canada has provided a low interest loan of $165M to Wesgroup to support the Inlet District project in Port Moody. The loan will help the developers keep the project on its development timeline. The development project will have a total of over 5.5K residents when completed. Phase one of the project is expected to be completed in 2029.

The Government of British Columbia has announced that construction is beginning on the British Columbia Institute of Technology’s South Campus Infrastructure Renewal project to improve accessibility on its Burnaby campus. The province is providing a total of $48M to the project and work will include landscaping as well as new walkways. The project is expected to be complete by early 2029.

The Government of Canada has announced the completion of repairs at the Tofino 4th Street Harbour, including the reconstruction of the wharf and floats. The project cost $550K and improves the harbour’s reliability and safety.

Jette Studios, a film studio constructed near Niverville in 2024, was recently listed for sale for $9.5M. The current owner says she still hopes to proceed with the project, but needs new partners after her U.S.-based investors dropped out. When originally announced in 2023, Jette Studios was expected to create up to 300 jobs.

The Government of Manitoba is providing a total $205,000 to a collection of seniors' food security programs across the province. These include food hamper delivery services with food sourced from local suppliers.

The federal government is providing $79M to the University of Manitoba as part of a $1.7B program meant to attract international researchers to Canadian universities. The Winnipeg-based university has recruited five academics to lead long-term research projects, which will receive $1M per year over eight years.

The Government of Manitoba has announced over $100 million in tariff relief to help businesses affected by the Canada-U.S. trade dispute. The package includes low-interest loans, wage subsidies, tax deferrals, and expanded support for farmers through the Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation.

Trans Mountain Corp. announced that their pipeline, which sends Alberta crude to the Vancouver area, ran at 94% full capacity during the second quarter; a record average of 840 Mb/d.  

The US will introduce new import requirements for PEI potatoes on Oct. 5 following the detection of potato wart fungus in a soil sample from an Island farm. New measures include stricter labelling and certification standards, facility-specific compliance agreements, restrictions on the use of imported potatoes as seed, and mandatory disposal of potato waste at approved sites rather than as animal feed.

PEI has introduced a $12.5M support package to help businesses manage the impact of new U.S. tariffs on Canadian exports. The province estimates about $10M in exports could be directly affected and is also supporting workforce retraining and skills development for workers and employers facing tariff-related disruptions.

NB has approved a proposed gas and diesel power plant in Tantramar, subject to 45 environmental and operational conditions. The facility would use 10 refurbished turbines with up to 500 megawatts of capacity and is intended to support grid reliability. Conditions include air and water monitoring, emergency planning, public reporting and limits on fuel-burning operations.

Memorial University of Newfoundland has eliminated 107 positions in an effort to address ongoing financial pressures and improve long-term sustainability. The reduction includes 51 retirements, 37 vacant positions, and 19 layoffs across leadership, management, faculty and unionized staff. The university estimates the changes will generate $12.7 million in annual savings.

Rio Tinto and the Iron Ore Company of Canada (IOC) have completed a staff role reduction as part of an operational restructuring in Labrador West. The company cited ongoing cost pressures, declining production and financial challenges. While some positions were affected, IOC says options such as attrition, reassignment, hiring freezes and retirement incentives may help avoid immediate layoffs.

Physiothérapie Côte-Nord, a physiotherapy clinic, will permanently close

According to the Ministère de l’Éducation, 37 positions remain unfilled in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2026–2027 school year. The majority of these vacant positions are for support staff.

Complexe Aloha, an indoor surfing and entertainment centre in Québec, opened in August following a total investment of $30M

The Société municipale d’habitation Champlain will receive a $9M investment from the Government of Canada through the Affordable Housing Fund to renovate 637 units in its housing stock in the city of Québec

The Kootenay Savings Community Foundation is awarding $100K to projects aimed at supporting community projects in the Kootenays. Through the Community Impact Grants, 10 applicants will receive $10K to support their projects addressing economic development, health and well-being, housing, and youth employment and retention.

The Government of British Columbia is providing the Northern BC Tourism Association with nearly $238K through the Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program to help support the Beyond the Horizon Experience Development program. The program aims to support local tourism and is expected to create 16 jobs.

The Government of Canada is extending a community safety project in the City of Fort St. John by providing over $553K through the Building Safer Communities Fund to support it over the next three years. The project boosts community safety through crime and violence prevention initiatives targeted at youth.

The Government of British Columbia has provided the District of Coldstream with $30K through the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund to expand its emergency response capabilities. The funding will support specialized training for staff members and allow the district to purchase new equipment and supplies.

Saltybear Bakery, a salt bread brand, has opened a new store on The High Street in Coquitlam.

Binggo, a dessert shop, closed its business in Richmond’s Union Square in late July. The brand plans to open a new shop sometime in the future.

Dimsum Caddy opened a new indoor golf bar on St. Edwards Drive in Richmond on August 19.

Heal Wellness, an açai bowl and smoothie chain, opened a new location in Victoria’s University Heights Neighbourhood on August 29.

The Strathcona Regional District has announced the opening of the Just Like Home Lodge and Health Professionals Housing on the Campbell River Hospital campus. The lodge will provide housing for people that travel to the community for care.

Evonik Industries is investing over $150M in a new GMP (good manufacturing practice) drug product manufacturing facility in Vancouver. The facility will help produce lipid-based pharmaceutical products including vaccines and therapeutics. The Government of Canada is providing up to $68M through the Strategic Response Fund to support the facility. Drug production is expected to begin at the end of 2029.

The Village of Pouce Coupe has announced that it has completed phase one of its Village Office Park improvements, including the installation of new structures and accessibility improvements. The park opened to the public on August 26. Funding for the project came from various grants and donations.

The Government of Canada is providing $3.6M to the Smithers Airport to rehabilitate its electrical equipment. The work was completed in July 2026. This project is part of a larger $23.5M announcement that included funding for six airports across British Columbia.

The City of Kelowna has announced plans for $25M of upgrades to the Apple Bowl as part of plans to bring a Canadian Premier League soccer franchise to the city by 2028. The work would expand the Apple Bowl, including a new 3K seat grandstand, media facility and food concession area.

The Government of British Columbia has announced plans for a Working Forest Landscape Model that it says would modernize forest management in the province. The model would divide forests into working-forests, muti-use and conservation management zones to support coordinated land use, stewardship and economic prioritization. Trial areas are expected to be announced in fall 2026.

The Anuriqjuak Nukkiksautiit wind power project in Sanikiluaq is nearing completion. A wind turbine is scheduled for installation in September, with the project expected to be operational by 2027. Once complete, it could replace 50% to 70% of the community’s diesel-generated power.

Federal, provincial, and territorial ministers are collaborating to make it easier for Canadians to work, do business, and invest across the country. The governments agreed to strengthen labour mobility, reduce trade barriers, and work toward a common Canadian market through mutual recognition of regulations and credentials. Ministers will meet again on October 2 to follow-up on this commitment.

The federal government is providing up to $885K to the Inuvialuit Community Economic Development Organization to develop a strategic plan for a self-sustaining reindeer agribusiness. The plan will guide for infrastructure investments, workforce development, market expansion, and sustainable operations for the region.

The Saskatchewan government has introduced a new framework for data centre development that limits future projects to Canadian companies and requires operators to supply their own power. The framework aims to support data sovereignty, local partnerships, and the use of Canadian labour, while ongoing projects already approved under previous rules can continue.

The Government of Saskatchewan is funding 20 new sober living spaces in Lloydminster through Oxford House, giving people in recovery access to affordable, supportive housing after completing addictions treatment. The new spaces help expand the province's recovery network and support long-term recovery outcomes.

The Government of Canada is providing $5M to Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak’s Pathways to Healing Initiative, which offers alternatives to incarceration for First Nations people involved in the criminal justice system.

Probe Research, a Winnipeg market research firm, has been acquired by Abacus Data, a larger company based in Ottawa. Abacus will retain all eight Winnipeg staff, who will continue to work from their office on Lombard St.

The Winnipeg Police Service is ending its practice of allowing officers to work overtime providing private security to retail stores. The service says these “special duty” assignments are impacting regular operations and will be reduced to weekends beginning in January 2027, and phased out altogether by May 1.

Several former 7-Eleven locations in Winnipeg have been occupied by new businesses, including a pizza shop in Elmwood and a convenience store in the West End. In East Kildonan, one property is being redeveloped into a 99-unit apartment complex. 7-Eleven has closed eight stores in Winnipeg in the past two years.

A dairy farm just outside of La Broquerie has completed the largest solar project in Manitoba, installing 500 solar panels. De Jong Dairy Farm says the panels, installed by Evolve Energy, will save $30,000 per year in hydro costs.

Calgary based Acerta Energy Ltd. is set to acquire Astara Energy Corp. which includes adding 3,600 bbl/d of light and medium crude oil production.

Lil E Coffee Cafe is set to open an Edmonton location early 2027.  The cafe provides training and employment to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.  

Enbridge and KKR announced a joint venture to fund the Aspen Point and Sunrise Expansion Programs of the Westcoast natural gas pipeline system. Under the new agreement, about C$2.7B will be invested into the projects, with the Aspen Point Expansion Program expected to enter service in 2026 and the Sunrise Expansion Program in late 2028.

Nova Scotia will invest more than $1 million annually to expand RCMP critical incident response services for eight municipal police agencies. The funding will support emergency response teams, police dog services, explosive disposal units and specialized operational capabilities, improving public safety and increasing demand for specialized policing personnel across the province.

Producers of spirits bottled in Newfoundland and Labrador say new 50% U.S. tariffs on certain Canadian goods are effectively shutting them out of their largest export market. Crystal Head Vodka and Signal Hill Whisky report significant business impacts, with U.S. sales accounting for a large share of revenue and planned market expansion now on hold.

Federal, provincial and private partners are investing $10 million to advance NordSpace’s Atlantic Spaceport Complex in St. Lawrence, Newfoundland and Labrador. The project will support Canada’s commercial space-launch capability, strengthen aerospace supply chains, and create high-skilled employment. NordSpace aims to create 30 jobs by 2028 with potential for more than 200 jobs by 2035.

Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated inaugurated the Héritage Champlain Pathway, built on the site of the former Champlain Bridge. The $345.1M project enabled 96% of the materials to be reused or recycled.

The Ville de Drummondville will build a $3.2M recreation and tourism pavilion at the Jean-Gamelin park to expand its offering of recreational, sports, and tourism activities

Metro, a supermarket chain, will close its order point in Montréal on November 28. As a result, 154 people are losing their jobs.

The Centre d’hébergement et de soins de longue durée Bussey will close on December 31

Various school boards in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue region are still looking for teachers, in-school educators, special education technicians, psychoeducators, and psychologists

Forrestco, Groupe Boisaco’s wood products manufacturing plant in Forestville, did not resume operations on August 24 as planned due to American tariffs

RYAM, an American multinational corporation, announced that it is temporarily closing its cardboard plant in Abitibi-Témiscamingue. As a result, 425 people are losing their jobs.

The Affluents, Samares, and Lanaudière school boards (Centre de services scolaire) are still looking to fill 397 positions for teachers, support staff, and professional staff for the 2026–2027 school year

The Government of Canada has announced it is providing over $265K to 12 community-based projects in the Vancouver Granville area through the New Horizons for Seniors program. The projects will help seniors stay active, informed and socially connected.

The By-Mac Park campground has opened in the District of Houston. The 24-site campground is part of the district's plan to diversify the local economy away from dependence on the forestry sector. The project had a total cost of around $2M, mostly covered by grant funding.

DBB Cake has opened a cake shop on Ackroyd Road in Richmond.

Welcome Parlour, an ice cream shop in North Vancouver, has announced that it is closing its Victory Ship Way location on September 7.

Läderach, a Swiss chocolate shop, is opening a new location at the CF Pacific Centre in Vancouver on September 5. The company has plans for 10 new North American locations in 2026.

DANBO Express, a ramen chain, is opening a new location at the University of British Columbia campus. The chain expects to open the new location between late September and early October.

The City of Fort St. John is providing $18.5K to the Fort St. John Arts Council to support small scale art grants. The grants will support local initiatives that help volunteer organizations or emerging arts groups.

Cool Aid is opening the Dr. Joe Haegert Community Health Centre on Burnside Road East in Victoria on September 9. The centre expects to increase its staff to 16 doctors and 14 registered nurses.

The Town of Creston has announced that phase two of the ʔak̓uǂni (Akoothnee) project has begun. The project includes nearly $998K in improvements around the Armitage Building to make the community space more attractive to visitors.

The Government of British Columbia has announced five flood-mitigation projects in the City of Surrey to improve protections for homes, businesses and infrastructure. Funding for these projects comes from the provincial, federal and municipal governments and the majority of the work is scheduled for summer 2027. Projects include pump station upgrades, dike raising and culvert replacements.

The Whale Interpretive Centre in Telegraph Cove has reopened following repairs after a fire destroyed much of the centre. While the centre has reopened, the building’s interior remains under construction and is expected to be completed by May 1, 2027.

The Government of Canada has announced it is providing over $23.5M through the Airports Capital Assistance Program to support infrastructure improvements at six British Columbia airports. The funding will support airports in Prince Rupert, Fort Nelson, Masset, Smithers, Bella Coola and Kamloops. These projects will reduce maintenance costs and improve reliability.

The Government of British Columbia has announced it is providing $2M in funding over the next three years to support the First Nations Fisheries Council of British Columbia. The funding will support increased capacity and collaborations between First Nations and the provincial government on areas of shared interest related to fisheries and aquatic resources.

Honey Badger Silver has completed its first field exploration program at the Yava Project in Nunavut. The 2026 program focused on identifying and prioritizing exploration targets for potential future drilling. Results from sampling and analysis will be combined with historical geological and drilling data to help guide future exploration activities at the site.

The Yukon government and Yukon First Nations are extending the Whitehorse Emergency Shelter contract with Connective until March 31, 2027. The extension will allow shelter operations to continue while the governments prepare a competitive process for future operations. The group will continue reviewing shelter operations and service changes through the fall.

AVENS’ Up Here Pub has opened in the Northwest Territories on September 1. The pub offers breakfast items, pub-style food, and beverages. Access is limited to AVENS senior community tenants and their signed-in guests.

The Government of Manitoba is freezing its rental rates on forage leases in an effort to keep them affordable for livestock producers amid trade tensions with the United States.

George’s Burgers and Subs is opening a location in Niverville, its 10th in Manitoba. The restaurant is hiring 20 staff and is on track to open in the first week of September.

A new food truck, Pelican Haus, is now operating in the southwestern Manitoba community of Ninette.

Osmow’s Shawarma has opened a location in Brandon. The restaurant chain currently has over 225 locations across Canada and the U.S, including three in Winnipeg.

The Government of Manitoba is providing $100,000 to the Winnipeg-based community group Platinum Jets for the construction of two pickleball courts in the Amber Trails neighbourhood.

The first phase of Winnipeg’s North End Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrade is now operational. The three-phase upgrade is the largest capital project in the city’s history.

Northwestern Polytechnic's new Skilled Trades Training Centre in Grande Prairie is now open.  The 40,000sq ft. facility offers 11 different pathways including to plumber, welder, and electrician. The centre expects to support more than 4,500 apprentices over the next 3 years.

Casual dining restaurant Fargos, is set to open another location in Edmonton on September 4.

Cafe Seoul Grove, a forest-themed cafe is now open in Edmonton.

Nineteen companies are hiring in Calgary, offering various job opportunities including nursing, social work, banking, and retail.

BaKe Moto, a new sushi restaurant, is now open in downtown Calgary.

Enbridge Inc. announced it has entered an agreement to acquire Salt Creek Midstream's crude oil gathering business for US$600M. The business has about 500 miles of crude oil gathering infrastructure serving more than 20 producers.

The Government of Canada, with the Government of Alberta and True North Society, announced a joint investment of $32M to help build 36 secure housing units in Strathmore. The project will include affordable housing, shelter beds, and will provide numerous services and supports.

The Government of Canada announced a $6M repayable investment to Etthen Energy Corporation, a Cold Lake First Nation company, for the development of heavy oil resources under reserve land. The investment will support construction of a facility and well site. The federal government will also invest $600,000 to the City of Cold Lake to support renovations and a new training space at the Cold Lake Regional Airport.

The Government of Canada announced a $7.5B in new and enhanced support for affected workers and businesses impacted by the recent U.S. tariffs. The investment includes $20M to support Mercer Peace River Pulp Ltd. in modernizing its facility, reducing production costs, and strengthening its competitiveness in global markets.

Promenades St Bruno, a shopping centre in Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, will start a $49.5M redevelopment project in mid-September 2026. The project is aimed at expanding the food court and creating new rental spaces by 2028.

Saskatchewan is expanding its Rural and Remote Recruitment Incentive program to 12 additional communities, allowing them to offer up to $50,000 to attract health care professionals who commit to working locally for three years. The expansion brings the program to 94 communities and supports ongoing efforts to recruit and retain health care workers in rural and northern areas of the province.

Innovation Saskatchewan is investing $3 million towards a technology upgrade at the University of Saskatchewan's Canadian Light Source. The funding will support the installation of a new solid-state amplifier, improving the facility’s performance, reliability, and energy efficiency. The upgrade will strengthen research capabilities across sectors such as agriculture, mining, energy, and health, while supporting innovation and economic growth in Saskatchewan.

The Swift Current SPCA opened a new 10,000-square-foot animal shelter, largely funded by a $4.5M donation. The facility significantly expands capacity for cats and dogs, provides modern animal care spaces, and will support animal welfare services across southwest Saskatchewan.

Mind Body Strength recently opened a private clinic in downtown Saskatoon, offering physiotherapy, coaching, and mind-body wellness services focused on chronic pain, long COVID, stress, and trauma. The clinic uses a combined physical and mental health approach and provides both in-person and virtual care to help clients better understand and manage persistent symptoms.

A new eatery, Dos Pampas Skyline Restaurant, is opening in the revolving restaurant space on top of Fort Garry Place in downtown Winnipeg. The space has been vacant since the previous tenant, Prairie 360, ended operations during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.

PEI is preparing for economic impacts from escalating Canada-U.S. trade measures, including a 50% US tariff on many Canadian exports and Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on US goods. The provincial government expects export sectors to face increased pressure and is developing support measures for affected businesses.

Nova Scotia has approved the expansion of the Sturk Quarry in Morristown, Kings County. The project, scheduled to begin in fall 2026, will expand the quarry from four to 53 hectares over 40 years. The quarry supplies aggregate used in local construction projects and road building, helping meet growing demand for infrastructure materials across the region.

Nova Scotia has selected a downtown Sydney location for the new Cape Breton Trades Exhibition Centre, scheduled to open in 2027. The centre will provide hands-on skilled trades demonstrations, apprenticeship training and testing space, and career exploration opportunities. The project is part of the Province's $10 million skilled trades investment, with about $6 million allocated to the centre over five years.

A private company plans to build an explosives manufacturing facility near Belledune after the province identified a 1,500-acre Crown land site close to road, rail and port infrastructure. The plant would produce TNT and propellants for defence, mining and construction markets, with operations targeted for 2030. The project could create 250 jobs initially, with additional construction and future employment opportunities.

The NB government has launched a five-month review of the province’s 12-year moratorium on shale gas development, with a decision expected in January 2027. The review will assess Indigenous rights, environmental and health impacts, economic benefits, market conditions and public support.

The Firme drh, a firm specializing in human resources management and organizational development, will move into the Zone Agetch Centre d’innovation in l’Assomption in January 2027

Shawbridge, a microbrewery in Prévost, will open a new restaurant in Québec named the Montcalm Pub Gourmand. The restaurant will open between mid-October and early November.

The Promutuel Assurance park, a new sports and recreation complex in Saint-Raymond, was inaugurated in August following a $12M investment

TransLink is launching a new direct connecting route from Burnaby’s Metrotown to the North Shore on the R2 RapidBus on September 7. The new link is expected to benefit students and workers.

TransLink will launch a new bus route connecting Langley City to the Gloucester Industrial Area in Aldergrove on September 7. The new 556 community shuttle will give people heading to work a new way to reach a major employment centre.

The Government of Canada, in partnership with the Gitanyow Nation, has announced it is awarding a $7.5M contract to Progressive Ventures Construction for the next phase of development for the Wilp’Ho Dix Hatchery on the Kitwanga River in northwestern British Columbia. The hatchery will support Kitwanga River sockeye salmon and provide cultural and educational opportunities.

The Government of Canada, in partnership with Lheidli T’enneh First Nation, has announced that it is awarding the $38M general construction contract for the Upper Fraser River Salmon Conservation Hatchery to IDL Projects. The hatchery will be built on the north bank of the Nechako River in Lheidli T’enneh First Nation territory and will be operated by Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

The Government of Canada, in partnership with the Tŝilhqot’in National Government, has announced it has awarded a $7.5M contract to Industra Construction to construct a new Pacific salmon conservation hatchery in the upper Fraser River watershed near Hanceville, British Columbia.

Hollyhock, a registered charity and social enterprise, is building eight new cabins on Cortes Island to provide private accommodation to support tourism, local employment and economic resilience. Construction is expected to be completed by December 2027 and will create several jobs.

The Saint-Sau Pub Gourmand, a restaurant, will open a new express location in Saint-Sauveur in November

Shawbridge, a microbrewery that also serves charcuterie in Prévost, inaugurated its recently expanded facilities. This expansion has increased both production capacity and the number of seats in the restaurant.

The Ville de Drummondville is investing $4.9M in building a refrigerated ice rink and renovating an existing recreation centre at Boisbriand-Central park. The project is scheduled to be completed by the end of the year.

A new McDonald’s restaurant recently opened in Joliette. Around 60 employees will need to be hired at this location.

The Port of Sept-Îles inaugurated the Mgr-Blanche terminal, which was renovated at a cost of $37M. The Governments of Quebec and Canada each contributed $10M in funding.

The Quebec Beverage Container Recycling Association, a non-profit organization, opened a new Consignaction+ service point in Rouyn-Noranda

Chez Louis poulet et pizza, a fast-food chain, is closing its location in downtown Drummondville. This decision is explained by the building being sold.

The Pierreville-based cannabis production company, 5 Points Cannabis, will increase its production thanks to a $2M investment. The project will enable the company to export to Australia. The facility employs around 140 workers.

WestCliff Developments is seeking approval to build a new mixed-use residential tower at the top of Saskatoon’s Broadway Bridge, reviving development plans for a prominent vacant site that has sat unused since an earlier project was shelved in 2020. If zoning changes are approved, construction could begin as early as 2027, adding to the company’s growing portfolio of multi-unit housing projects in Saskatoon.

Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (PBCN) signed an agreement with the federal government that makes it Saskatchewan’s only independent holder under the Indigenous Skills and Employment Training (ISET) Program. Supported by $6.8 million in federal funding, the agreement gives PBCN direct control over employment and training services for its members, and greater flexibility to align programs with community priorities and workforce needs.

Prince Albert City Council approved an additional $430,116.20 for its 2026 water-main relining program. The work includes relining about 456 metres of century-old downtown water mains. The project will extend the lifespan of the pipes, reduce costs and disruption compared with full replacement, and be completed within the existing budget.

The City of Brandon has opened a new diversion depot at its Eastview Landfill, supported by $400,000 in provincial funding. The depot creates a single, consolidated drop-off point for recyclables, organics, electronic waste, and other divertible materials.

Frontiers North Adventures has completed the expansion of its Tundra Inn in Churchill, adding 21 new rooms and updating common areas. The company operates tour groups in the northern Manitoba community and hopes the new space will allow it to host more participants at once.

The Government of Manitoba is providing $2.4M to Winkler’s Genesis House, for the construction of a 25-unit transitional housing complex for women and children escaping family violence. Work on the new facility is already underway and it is expected to open in April 2027.

Manitoba’s new salary grid for teachers takes effect this fall, and some teachers will see salary increases of 4-7% to bring them in line with their peers in other divisions. The average increase is about 1.5%, according to the teachers’ union. Three northern Manitoba divisions will also pay an allowance of $3,000 per teacher.

Construction continues on the new community centre in Lorette, with project completion scheduled for January 2027. The $29M building includes a skating rink, library, and seniors centre.

On August 25, 2026, the Government of Canada announced a $7.5B support package for workers and businesses affected by new Canada-U.S. tariffs. Measures include temporary Employment Insurance changes, expanded business financing and diversification funding. Counter-tariffs on $27.6B of U.S. imports will take effect September 8, with rates of 15%, 25% and 50% on different products.

CDW Canada has opened a new technology hub in Calgary. The facility houses the company’s 24/7 National Operations Centre and teams specializing in cybersecurity, managed services, and artificial intelligence.

Calgary’s Westside Recreation is planning a $180M expansion that would add approximately 180,000 square feet of aquatic, sports, and community space. Proposed additions include new pools, waterslides, a fieldhouse, upgraded outdoor amenities, and expanded parking. Construction is scheduled to begin in late 2027 or early 2028 and will take about three years to complete, pending funding.

Leopold’s Tavern, a Canadian-owned pub chain, opened a new location in Fort Saskatchewan on August 24.

Yori, a new Japanese restaurant curated by Michelin-starred chef Masaki Saito, is opening in downtown Edmonton. An opening date has not yet been announced.

Hope Mission is planning to open a new 120-bed homeless shelter in southeast Edmonton before winter. The shelter will be located in the organization's existing warehouse on Girard Road, which serves as a hub for its operations and administrative services.

The City of Edmonton is allocating an additional $1M to increase bylaw parking enforcement in response to rising parking complaints. The funding is expected to add approximately 27,000 patrol hours or about more 10 positions. The city is also developing an automated enforcement system planned for 2028.

The Government of Alberta is allocating an additional $9M to support rural primary care clinics in expanding team-based care and improving access to services. Additionally, $1M will be provided to seven municipalities to fund staffing, equipment, training, and technology upgrades.

The Government of Alberta is providing nearly $16M through the Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction fund to support five technology projects focused on practical technology development and emissions reduction. The projects are expected to create over 500 jobs and reduce approximately 4,700 tonnes of emissions by 2030.

The Government of Canada, along with Rohit Group and Covenant, are providing over $56M in funding to support the construction of 199 rental homes in Edmonton. The six-storey development will include amenities such as in-suite laundry, a fitness centre, heated underground parking, air conditioning, and tenant lounges. Construction is underway and expected to be completed in late 2027.

Mizunara, a new Japanese restaurant and cocktail lounge, opened in Toronto's Entertainment District

The City of Hamilton is receiving $572M in government funding to support infrastructure projects

Alberta-based Questerre Energy has been selected by Nova Scotia to enter final negotiations for onshore natural gas exploration rights in the Cumberland Basin. The project is part of the Province's Subsurface Energy Research and Development Investment Program and could lead to exploratory drilling, energy-sector investment and future resource development activity in northern Nova Scotia.

Nova Scotia Power has received provincial approval to expropriate about 460 hectares of land for the Nova Scotia-New Brunswick intertie project. The $684 million transmission line will run from Onslow, Nova Scotia, to Salisbury, New Brunswick, doubling electricity-sharing capacity between the provinces and supporting renewable energy integration. The line is expected to be operational by fall 2028.

Nova Scotia forestry companies have begun layoffs after new U.S. tariffs of up to 50% were imposed on Canadian pine products. Industry representatives say the measures have severely disrupted the province's white pine market, which relies heavily on exports to the United States. The tariffs are expected to affect forestry operations, sawmills, and associated supply-chain businesses across western Nova Scotia.

Nova Scotia is investing $1.2 million through Research Nova Scotia to support research, development and commercialization of new tick-control and repellency technologies. The project, led by researchers at Acadia University and industry partners, will strengthen the province’s life sciences sector while developing practical tools to prevent and manage tick-borne diseases.

Kano Sushi Market is opening a new shop on Minoru Boulevard in Richmond. An opening date has yet to be announced.

The Government of British Columbia has announced the completion of improvements to Highway 7 between Maple Ridge and Mission. The project widens around four kilometres of highway from two to four lanes, and includes safety and traffic flow improvements. The project cost a total of over $130M

BC Transit and the Victoria Regional Transit Commission are launching the new Route 72A Swartz Bay/YYJ/Downtown on September 8. The new route will allow travellers to have a direct route between downtown Victoria and the airport.

FortisBC has announced three new electric vehicle charging stations have been installed in Kelowna and Rock Creek as part of an improvement project. The new stations are located at the Rutland Centennial Park and the Okanagan Heritage Museum in Kelowna, and the Rock Creek Visitor Centre in Rock Creek.

The Government of British Columbia has announced that construction has begun on the new Hazel Trembath Elementary school. The province is providing $39M to the 240-seat school project and a neighbourhood learning centre. The school is expected to open in December 2027. The government has also opened a new 300-seat expansion at École Dr. Charles Best Secondary school.

Mosaic Forest Management has installed smoke-detection cameras on Mount Benson in Nanaimo to help identify wildfires earlier across a 50-kilometre range. The system, developed by Vancouver-based SenseNet, automatically detects potential smoke plumes and shares data with the B.C. Wildfire Service, supporting wildfire preparedness and community safety.

Mano pâtes fraîches, a restaurant specializing in pasta, opened a location in Québec in September

Over 100 teaching positions remain vacant in the Chaudière-Appalaches region as the next school year approaches

Davie, a shipbuilder in Lévis, is receiving a $11.3B investment from the Government of Canada to build six icebreakers. The project is expected to create and sustain 5,000 jobs over the next 10 years.

Various school boards in the Lanaudière region are still looking for teachers for the 2026–2027 school year. There are currently 125 vacant positions out of the 5,687 needed.

Felix & Paul Studios, a visual effects and virtual reality studio in Montréal, has recently closed

Mexi & Co, a Mexican restaurant in Sherbrooke, announced its closure

Yukon schools have begun the 2026-27 school year amid ongoing staffing shortages. The education department reported 18 vacant positions across the territory, while the Yukon First Nation School Board reported 21 educator vacancies, including two principal positions. Many of the vacancies are in rural and remote communities.

Gold Terra Resource is planning a sonic drilling program on the historic tailings at the former Con Mine near Yellowknife. Drilling is scheduled to begin in early September and will evaluate the gold potential of the tailings as a possible additional source of gold resources.

The Fort Smith Animal Shelter could close on November 1 if funding is not secured for a shelter manager position. The shelter is seeking support from the Town of Fort Smith to fund the role, which it says would improve operational capacity, consistency, and availability of services.

Bend Bar and Offsales is slated to open in Whitehorse’s Whistle Bend neighbourhood in mid-September. The restaurant and bar will offer pub-style food and off-sales alcohol service. The business is expected to create seven to eight additional positions, including front-of-house staff, bartenders, and chefs.

Yukon Energy’s grid-scale battery project has been delayed and will not be available to provide power during the upcoming winter. The project is intended to support the territory’s transition away from diesel and increase the use of renewable energy. Once operational, it is expected to be among the largest grid-connected battery facilities in Canada.

Construction of the new Kêts'ádań Kų school in Burwash Landing has been delayed and is now expected to open in 2028. The project requires a redesign after the original plans did not meet seismic building requirements for the area. Updated cost estimates related to the delay and redesign have not yet been released.

The NWT government, in partnership with Behdzi Ahda’ First Nation and local education partners, have officially opened two modular classroom units at Colville Lake School. The new facilities will provide additional classroom space for the school’s 51 students and support future programming needs beginning in the 2026-27 school year.

University College of the North has opened a 30-room student residence in Flin Flon. The $2M project received funding from the federal and provincial governments along with the Manitoba Mineral Development Fund.

According to the Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce, Langley businesses are expected to be more affected by the latest U.S. tariffs than earlier trade measures. About 14-15% of B.C. exports are affected, including flowers, bulbs, honey, wood products, packaging and paper, many of which are produced in Langley. Manufacturers in agriculture and food processing may also face impacts.

Poulet Rouge, a Canadian quick-service chicken restaurant chain, is set to open a new location at Calgary’s CrossIron Mills this fall.

The City of Calgary has completed pedestrian safety upgrades at 50 schools across the city. The improvements include new pedestrian crossings, curb extensions, speed cushions, and other traffic measures designed to improve visibility and enhance safety for students and families travelling to and from school.

The Government of Alberta is providing over $15M through the Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction fund to support seven technology projects across the energy, agriculture, manufacturing, critical minerals, and waste-management sectors. The funding will help Calgary-based companies develop and commercialize technologies that support innovation and emissions reduction.

The Government of Canada is providing nearly $10M through Natural Resources Canada’s Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program to modernize Red Deer’s electricity system. The project will install over 45,000 smart meters and supporting communications infrastructure to help improve outage detection, billing accuracy, grid monitoring, and overall system reliability.

The Windsor Regional Employment Network will host a job fair at the Caboto Club in Windsor on September 24, 2026

The provincial government is investing $1.59M in sport and recreation programs for over 37,000 children and youth across Ontario

The University of Toronto's Garron Health Sciences Complex, located in Scarborough, will open in September 2026 and begin educating and training future health care professionals

Osoba Ni-hachi, a Japanese soba restaurant, is opening in Toronto's Yorkville area this fall 2026

Baba, a new café and cocktail bar, opened in mid-town Toronto

Fleming College in Peterborough and Scarborough Health Network are partnering to provide tuition-free healthcare training for 80 new personal support workers and 30 nurses, with all training completed by June 2027

SEKISUI Canada Modular Solutions, a Japanese-based manufacturer of modular buildings, opened its first Canadian location in Burlington, creating new jobs and construction options

Lakehead University opened a multi-site university campus in Barrie

Work is underway to upgrade the Anaconda and Painter Lake roads near Aroland First Nation to improve transportation access to the Ring of Fire region in northern Ontario

The provincial government is providing over $2.5M for upgrades and repairs at Quinte Health hospitals

The federal government is allocating over $8.3M to expand high-speed internet access in five Indigenous and remote communities in Ontario and is investing $50M in mobile projects serving Indigenous communities

The City of Ottawa will receive more than $30M from the federal government to upgrade the Robert O. Pickard Environmental Centre wastewater treatment plant in Ottawa

PEI is seeking public feedback on proposed regulations that would fully implement the Temporary Foreign Worker Protection Act by creating an employer registry and introducing penalties for non-compliance. The registry would help the province track where foreign nationals are employed, identify recruiters used by employers, and strengthen oversight of recruitment practices.

NB exporters are assessing the impact of the collapse of Canada-U.S. trade talks and the resulting 50% US tariffs on Canadian goods. Export-dependent businesses warn of competitiveness challenges in the US market and are exploring diversification opportunities in other markets.

El Torito, a Mexican restaurant and grocery store, has closed its location on Keefer Street in Vancouver.

Essence Hair Studio has opened at Yellowknife’s Centre Square Mall on August 22.

Shared Health’s mobile MRI unit is now operating in The Pas. The unit has performed 3,000 scans since its launch in Thompson in June 2025, and will now travel back and forth between the two cities.

A downtown Winnipeg restaurant, Rudy’s Eat and Drink, is closing its doors after 15 years operating on Graham Avenue. The move comes just a month after neighbouring Tavern United also permanently closed.

The City of Dauphin is delaying a downtown infrastructure renewal project due to the ongoing impacts of severe flooding this summer. The Craft District initiative, which was scheduled to begin construction later this year, is now scheduled for early 2027.

Shwe Miikaan Miller Limited Partnership has been awarded a $43M, seven-year contract to provide year-round highway maintenance services in the Britt–Parry Sound area, south of Sudbury, expected to create 15 new jobs

The Government of Canada has provided Oak Bay with $70K through the Local Leadership for Climate Adaptation funding stream to develop a climate action plan. These funds are part of a larger $34.2M provided to 141 climate resilience projects across the country.

BC & Alberta Guide Dogs has opened a new $8.1M breeding and training facility in Delta to train dogs to meet the demand for guide dogs. The facility was funded by donations and grant money from the Government of Canada.

Work to open the Mount Boucherie Community Centre in West Kelowna is nearing completion, with the facility expected to open sometime in September. The former city hall was converted into the facility, with only exterior civil works and phase 2 construction left to be completed.

According to the Township of Langley, the Arenas at Langley Events Centre project is nearing completion. The project added three new rinks to the facility. The project has a total estimated cost of around $149M. The facility is scheduled to open on September 8.

The City of Merritt has announced that the Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre is undergoing renovations expected to last until late October. The project includes a major mechanical room renovation to improve the safety and efficiency of the facility.

The Conayt Friendship Society is working on the Tamarac Gardens development, a new affordable apartment building on Menzies Street in Merritt. The development would have 50 apartments with rents geared to residents’ income. The project is expected to complete construction around September 2027.

Construction has begun on a new Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Langford. A completion date for the 11.4K sq. ft. project has yet to be announced.

The federal and provincial government are providing more than $4M to three research projects at Red River College Polytechnic in Winnipeg. The projects are related to microgrid energy storage, prefabricated housing construction, and digital technology.

BiuBiu Land, an arcade specializing in claw machines, has opened at Winnipeg’s St. Vital Centre shopping mall.

The City of Mississauga will receive an $8.8M investment from the federal government to reconstruct nearly 4 km of the Culham Trail and build a 65-metre pedestrian and cycling bridge in Port Credit

The Centre de services scolaire Harricana inaugurated a new elementary school in La Motte. The new building required an investment of over $13.8M.

Pop Culture Dirty Soda has opened a new store on Fraser Highway in Langley.

The City of Abbotsford has announced that a new transit exchange is opening on September 6 in the Highstreet area. The project was a partnership with the Government of British Columbia and BC Transit. The new exchange improves connections for growing neighbourhoods and will provide residents with improved access to public transit. The project received $3.2M from the provincial government.

The Township of Spallumcheen and the Regional District of North Okanagan began construction on the North Okanagan Wastewater Recovery Project on August 20. The system is expected to begin operating by early 2028. The project is expected to cost a total of $49.6M and received support from the Governments of Canada and British Columbia and local partners.

The City of North Vancouver has announced the completion of the Crosscut Bridge over Highway 1. The bridge creates new connections between neighbourhoods and links existing and future active transportation networks. The project costs a total of $17M and received $4M from the Government of British Columbia and $2.5M from TransLink.

BC Hydro has started a $200M upgrade of the aging Newell Substation, serving about 59K customers in South Burnaby. The project, scheduled for completion in 2031, will replace and modernize the electrical infrastructure and add capacity for 15K more customers, supporting future housing development.

A $5M modernization project is underway at the Notre-Dame-de-Montjoie elementary school in Racine. While the project is being carried out, students and staff are being relocated to the La Source school in Windsor.

Coq-O-Bec, a restaurant in Sherbrooke’s Rock Forest borough, announced that it is closing

Robert Service School in Dawson is upgrading its kitchen facilities to expand school food services and support community-based programming. The $1.1M project will be managed by the Yukon government and is expected to be completed by late summer 2027.

The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority has extended the temporary suspension of labour and delivery services at Inuvik Regional Hospital through August 30 due to staffing shortages. Prenatal and postnatal care will continue to be available, while pregnant patients requiring assessment or who go into labour are advised to visit the hospital’s emergency department.

Dakota Dunes is advancing its $54M Dakota Dunes Thermal Spa project at Whitecap Dakota First Nation, with the Indigenous-themed wellness destination expected to open in December. The project is anticipated to create 165 jobs, support tourism, employment, and economic development in the region.

Thunderchild First Nation officially celebrated the grand opening of the Thunderchild Wellness Centre, a 90,000-square-foot facility that provides recreation, health-care, childcare, pharmacy, and community gathering spaces. Supported by the Government of Canada, the Government of Saskatchewan, and Husky Energy, the centre aims to improve access to services, promote wellness, and strengthen community connections for Thunderchild First Nation and surrounding areas.

A $10M hotel project proposed in Niverville has not yet begun construction more than three years after its announcement. The Town of Niverville signed a development agreement with Steel Creek Developers in 2023, but is now seeking to dissolve it due to lack of action. The Town still hopes to have a hotel built on the site, either with a new developer or under a new agreement.

The Government of Manitoba is providing $1M to the Municipality of Killarney-Turtle Mountain, which is updating its aging infrastructure. The funds will support a three-year program of repairs to culverts and bridges, including the reconstruction of the Hungry Hills Bridge.

CityWest has announced that it is planning to build the Northern Resiliency Project, a new fibre route in British Columbia, along Highway 37. The connection would add additional capacity for network traffic and serve as a backup to the region in the event of an outage. The route would start in Dease Lake, B.C., and end in Watson Lake, Yukon, and is expected to begin operating by the end of 2027.

UNA Pizza + Wine is opening a new takeout location in Calgary's Crowfoot Crossing this fall. The restaurant will offer a selection of its signature California-style pizzas, along with pasta, salads, and other menu items.

The City of Calgary has begun upgrades along 26th Avenue S.W. to improve safety and accessibility for pedestrians, cyclists, transit users, and drivers. Work will include upgrades to the sidewalk, transit stop, and streetlights. The project will be completed in phases, with construction continuing through 2028.

Road construction at Lethbridge’s Waste & Recycling Centre began on August 23 and is expected to take approximately five weeks. The project includes excavation, base preparation, and paving to improve traffic flow throughout the site. Access to the landfill, drop-off areas, Blue Sky Centre, and other facilities will remain available during construction.

The aquatic facilities in Okotoks will temporarily close for annual maintenance beginning in late August. Maintenance work will focus on ensuring the facilities remain safe, clean, and operating efficiently. The aquatic facilities are scheduled to reopen on September 5.

The provincial government is investing approximately $75M in training programs for careers in long-term care over the next three years

Harvey’s restaurant has closed a location near the University of Windsor

Cake Your Way, a Vaughan based bakery, opened a second location in Toronto's Little Italy

Chocolate Barr, a candy-producer and retailer, is opening a new factory in Stratford, scheduled to open in mid-October 2026

The provincial government is allocating $3M across 75 projects to support social, cultural and economic opportunities and programming among Francophone communities in Ontario

The provincial government is investing nearly $5M in 26 law enforcement agencies, community organizations and Indigenous organizations across Ontario to support crime prevention, victim services, anti-human-trafficking efforts, and public safety initiatives

Algoma District School Board and Conseil scolaire du Grand Nord received $50.5M from the provincial government to build a new joint school in Blind River, delivering 453 student spaces and 64 licensed child-care spaces for the 2026–27 school year

The $63M Windsor Family Credit Union Recreation and Community Centre has officially opened in North Bay

Glooscap First Nation has opened the Kluskap Market in the Annapolis Valley, creating a new outlet for locally sourced seafood, produce, crafts and other products. The community-driven market supports local vendors, strengthens economic self-reliance, and expands market opportunities for businesses connected to Glooscap Ventures' fishing, processing and distribution operations.

Habitations Communautaires Longueuil, a non-profit organization, inaugurated the Place Desaulniers, a 175-unit social housing building in Longueuil. Various partners are funding the project, which is valued at over $61M.

The Centre de services scolaire des Samares plans to expand five secondary schools, namely in Lavaltrie, Saint-Félix-de-Valois, Rawdon, Saint-Lin-Laurentides and Sainte-Julienne. Eight classrooms will be added to each of the schools.

The Centre de services scolaire des Samares will build a new elementary school with 27 classrooms in Sainte-Julienne. The school’s first students will be welcomed in the 2029–2030 school year.

Various school boards in the Côte-Nord region are looking to hire 28 teachers for the start of the 2026–2027 school year. In total, 981 teachers are needed to meet all the needs in schools.

The Ville de Port-Cartier started construction on a 65-unit affordable housing building. The housing will be built at a cost of over $26M in partnership with the federal and provincial governments. The first tenants will be able to move in during the fall of 2027.

The Government of Quebec is investing over $42M in 22 postsecondary institutions throughout the province. The investment is aimed at supporting research activities, particularly through modernizing infrastructure and equipment.

The federal government announced an additional $5.4M for the Virtual Health Hub at Whitecap Dakota First Nation. The hub will use technologies such as telehealth, artificial intelligence, and robotics to connect Indigenous, rural, and remote communities with health-care services.

The Government of Saskatchewan and the Elizabeth Fry Society of Saskatchewan have opened 11 supportive housing units in Saskatoon for women involved in the justice system who may otherwise face incarceration or homelessness. The project combines stable housing with case management and support services to help residents improve wellbeing, maintain housing stability, and successfully reintegrate into the community.

KodaGO, a new ride-hailing app, has attracted 360 users since launching in Steinbach in May. It is also operating in Winkler as of August 2026.

The Minnewasta Golf and Country club in Morden has reopened its clubhouse, which has twice been destroyed by fire in recent years. The golf course has remained in operation throughout, but the new building allows for better food and beverage service and includes a virtual golf room.

7-Eleven has closed its only location in Selkirk after decades in the city. At least eight Winnipeg stores have also closed in the past two years, some due to concerns about theft, crime, and safety. The company has not provided a reason or the closure of the Selkirk location.

Costco has begun construction on its newest Manitoba location, in the rural municipality of West St. Paul just north of Winnipeg. The store is expected to open in August 2027 and will include a food court, gas bar, and seasonal outdoor garden centre.

Spud Shack, a New Westminster-based poutinerie, is opening a new location at The Curling Club in Cloverdale. An exact opening date has yet to be announced but the location is expected to launch sometime in the fall.

Good Earth Coffeehouse is opening a new location at Indigo Metrotown in Burnaby on August 29.

Unveil Coffee Roasters is opening a new coffee shop on West Broadway this September.

The South Wellington Community Centre in Nanaimo has reopened after being slated for demolition for several years. Significant upgrades, including safety improvements and seismic enhancements, were made to refresh the building costing a total of $4.4M. The Governments of Canada and British Columbia as well as the Regional District of Nanaimo all contributed to fund the project.

Corus Entertainment has announced that it is cutting an undisclosed number of positions at its Global BC, Global National, News 640, and talk radio operations. The company says it is making a small number of changes in select markets to support the sustainability of its business.

Domtar is indefinitely idling the Howe Sound mill and Bayview Fibre chipping facility in Port Mellon, British Columbia, on October 19, affecting around 400 workers. The company cited reduced global demand and pulp prices, as well as declining access to fibre for the closure. The company is the community's largest private-sector employer.

The City of Prince Ruprert has approved up to $1.5M in infrastructure upgrades, including road repairs, community beautification projects and drinking water upgrades. As part of this spending, the city expects a new re-chlorination unit to be installed next year.

LNG Canada has provided $5M to the District of Kitimat to support an Eco Depot to help extend the life of the Kitimat Landfill. The depot will expand recycling, reuse and other waste-diversion options. The landfill currently has an estimated capacity of about six years remaining. The project is expected to begin in 2028.

BC Hydro has begun construction on the expansion of Mount Pleasant Substation in Vancouver as part of the City of Vancouver’s Broadway Plan. The expansion will serve 50K additional customers and cost a total of $90M.

The City of Langford has confirmed that a new two-storey mass timber 49-space childcare and community art centre located on Glen Road is on track for completion in spring 2027. The project is expected to cost about $10.6M and received nearly $6.3M from the ChildCareBC New Spaces fund. Other funding came from the Growing Communities Fund, the West Shore Arts Council and the City of Langford.

Nanaimo city council has approved a development permit for a mixed-use project that would add 17 housing units on Shenton Road near Diver Lake. The building would include a mix of office space and housing.

Saanich council has approved rezoning and development permits for three residential buildings with a combined 251 new homes. Two of the projects are located on Quadra Street, with the third located on Finnerty Road.

Artemis Gold is spending $1.56B on a two-phase expansion to triple production at its Blackwater gold mine near Prince George. The phase one expansion of its processing mill is about 57% complete, while work has begun on the phase two expansion, adding a second train to the mill. The project is expected to complete by the end of 2028 and will create 1.5K construction jobs and 300 permanent jobs.

The Governments of Canada and British Columbia have announced a partnership to jointly create the British Columbia Fisheries Fund, which will be supported by $106.5M over the next five years. The fund will support conservation and recovery efforts for the wild Pacific salmon. Supported projects will also include market development and diversification in the commercial fishing sector.

McDonald’s will be opening a new location in Calgary’s Kensington neighbourhood this winter

Jimmy John’s is slated to open a new location in Calgary’s University District this fall.

Made By Marcus has opened a new location in Calgary’s Greenwich Village on August 22. The ice cream shop offers a rotating selection of monthly flavours alongside signature favourites, as well as ice cream flights and sundaes.

Valleyview IGA reopened in west Edmonton on August 20. The site was home to Andy’s IGA for nearly 60 years before briefly operating as L’OCA Quality Market from January 2025 to March 2026. The new store has hired approximately 45 to 50 employees, including some former L’OCA staff.

Red Deer Polytechnic has received over $1.6M from the Canada Foundation for Innovation to support two applied research projects focused on health care and energy innovation. The initiatives will advance health technologies for rural communities and cold-climate energy solutions, while creating more than 30 jobs and training over 35 students and 25 skilled professionals annually.

The Government of Canada, together with Dene Tha’ First Nation and Little Red River Cree Nation, have provided over $35M to support the construction of 95 rental homes in Mackenzie County across six projects. The homes, which were built on reserve lands for Nation members, are now complete and operational.

Corus Entertainment Inc. will lay off media workers at News 640 in Toronto, Global BC, Global National, and unspecified talk radio stations

Kenora Chiefs Advisory is receiving over $1.5M to build an indoor equine riding arena at its Youth and Family Wellness Camp near Kenora

Kiokii and..., an Asian beauty retailer, has opened a new location at Devonshire Mall in Windsor

Construction of Base31's Hilltop residential development is expected to begin in October 2026

The provincial government is providing up to approximately $2.5M to the Townships of Armour, Carling, Joly, Magnetawan, and Strong, in Parry Sound District, for infrastructure repairs and emergency response costs due to flooding in July 2025

Construction is underway on a $7M redevelopment of the Wyatt Building in downtown London, converting the heritage office building into 17 residential apartments, with units expected to be available in early 2027

The provincial government is investing $9.8M in a new millwright training centre in Port Hope, which will help train 2,550 apprentices, journeypersons and new entrants over the next five years

The provincial government is investing over $1B to open 35 new and expanded schools across Ontario in September, creating 18,300 new student spaces and 1,130 licensed child care spaces

Groupe Devimco, a residential developer, started construction on Cosma Apartments, a 280-unit complex in Brossard. The building is scheduled to welcome its first tenants in February 2027.

Renard Comptoir à vin, a new bar and restaurant, recently opened in Rouyn-Noranda

The Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS), in Laval, is investing $17M in renovating a building on its campus. The project, which will be completed this fall, will allow the institute to consolidate its telecommunications operations there.

The Ville de Sherbrooke is investing $17.6M in preserving heritage structures in the Domaine-Howard park. Demolition and restoration work on the buildings is scheduled to take place over the coming years.

The Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS) plans to make investments totalling $200M in the coming years at its campus in Laval. Specifically, these investments will be used to renovate existing buildings and construct new ones.

Mid-Day Squares, a company specializing in refrigerated snacks, is receiving a total investment of $8M from two levels of government. The expansion of its plant in the Lachine borough will enable the company to increase its production capacity.

Blende Silver has mobilized field crews for the first phase of drilling at its Blende Silver-Zinc-Lead Project in north-central Yukon. Drilling is expected to begin later this month, targeting geophysical anomalies identified through exploration work. The multi-phase program will continue through 2027, with additional camp and airstrip infrastructure planned during the winter season.

Housing NWT has awarded a $55M contract to PCL Construction Management for a new 64-unit housing development in Yellowknife. The project will include 34 social housing units, 30 transitional housing suites, and an early learning and childcare centre. Construction is expected to begin this fall.

The Yukon government is providing an additional $200K in funding to expand medical, nursing, and health education bursaries, increasing total program funding to $289K. The additional funding is expected to increase the number of annual bursary awards by more than 50%, from 14 to 22, helping more Yukon students pursue careers in health care.

The federal government is providing over $6.6M to expand access to integrated mental health and wellness services for youth and young adults aged 12 to 30 across Yukon. The initiative will provide a range of mental health, wellness, and health supports, while a mobile wellness unit will deliver services and programming to rural and remote communities across the territory.

Growing Young Movers, a Regina non-profit that employs students and graduates from Scott Collegiate, is seeking to expand its neighbourhood improvement work into home construction and renovations in North Central. The organization is pursuing a new community hub and workforce development project that would create additional jobs, build housing, and provide youth with training and potential pathways to homeownership.

Regina's executive committee voted to acquire land needed for the Saskatchewan Drive Corridor Plan, advancing long-standing plans to widen Saskatchewan Drive and improve related road, sidewalk, and utility infrastructure. The proposal will go to city council for a final decision, while the city continues negotiations with the property owner.

The Elmwood Community Resource Centre in Winnipeg is replacing its current building with a $60M affordable housing complex. The seven-storey project will include 115 homes along with onsite social programs and supports. It is scheduled for completion in 2028.

Romo’s Bricks, a new store selling pre-owned Lego sets and figurines, has opened in Winnipeg.

The City of Winnipeg is seeking a contractor for the $7M renewal of its Pan Am Pool. The construction phase of the project is expected to begin in January 2027 and conclude in summer 2028.

Pizza Pizza has opened a location in Winkler, its first in the Pembina Valley region. The Canadian-owned chain continues to expand across the country with the goal of establishing 1,000 locations.

Bon Pot, a Richmond Hot Pot restaurant, has closed its Alexandra Road location.

COFU, a Vancouver-based pressed sushi restaurant, has announced it will close its Granville Island location on September 28. The restaurant will move its plant-based operations to its main restaurant on Gore Avenue in Vancouver’s Chinatown neighbourhood on October 1. The business says that a new venture is planned for the space, scheduled to launch in fall 2026.

Richmond Indoor Paintball closed on August 2. The facility was British Columbia’s only indoor paintball and airsoft arena.

The University of Northern British Columbia is launching a new Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering program this fall. The university says this program is a major investment in research capacity and innovation.