Cirque du Soleil, an artistic entertainment company, laid off 110 people mainly at its international head office in Montréal
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Layoff
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Arts, entertainment and recreation
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Added on 2025-02-10
Montréal Region, QC
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ctvnews.ca
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The Sourcière childcare centre will open a new facility by December in Val-des-Source. The centre will create between 15 and 20 new jobs.
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Job creation
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-02-10
Estrie Region, QC
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Available in French only
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Eskan Company, a construction company that belongs to the Cree Nation of Mistissini, will receive up to $13.5M from the federal government to study the extension of the access road to the Renard Mine in Nord-du-Québec
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Green jobs
Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-02-07
Nord-du-Québec Region, QC
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Available in French only
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Real estate developer Eximm will construct a building with 205 affordable housing units called Le Philippe phase 2 in Québec. The Government of Quebec and the Ville de Québec are contributing nearly $30M and $12M, respectively, to the project. It should be delivered by the fall of 2026.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-02-07
Capitale-Nationale Region, QC
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Available in French only
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Inogec, a manufacturer of custom industrial equipment in Sherbrooke, is investing over $4M in the construction of a new building and in equipment procurement thanks to an investment from the Government of Quebec
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Other type of event
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Manufacturing
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Added on 2025-02-12
Estrie Region, QC
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Available in French only
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Critical Elements Lithium Corporation, a mining company, received a repayable loan of up to $20M to power the Rose Lithium-Tantalum project in Nord-du-Québec
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Green jobs
Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-02-08
Côte-Nord Region, QC
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Available in French only
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GPK Bioénergie, a renewable natural gas company, received $15M from the Government of Quebec for its plant in L’Ange-Gardien. The overall project of $36.3M will also create jobs.
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Green jobs
Job creation
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Manufacturing
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Added on 2025-02-11
Montérégie Region, QC
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Available in French only
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The Ville de Victoriaville announced that it will build a multi-purpose centre with a refrigerated rink this spring thanks to a $12.6M investment in collaboration with the Government of Quebec. Construction is scheduled to be finished by the spring of 2026.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-02-10
Centre-du-Québec Region, QC
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Available in French only
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The Hôpital de Saint-Eustache recently inaugurated its new nuclear medicine unit thanks to a $37M investment
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Other type of event
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-02-07
Laurentides Region, QC
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Available in French only
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The Ville de Baie-Saint-Paul will fund the construction of a building with 15 social housing units. The Government of Quebec is funding more than half of the $6M investment.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-02-10
Capitale-Nationale Region, QC
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Available in French only
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The Unité de travail pour l’implantation de logement étudiant is continuing to build 155 apartments for clients from the Université du Québec à Rimouski. Various partners are funding the $37M project, which should be finished by July 1, 2025.
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Other type of event
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Real estate and rental and leasing
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Added on 2025-01-27
Bas-Saint-Laurent Region, QC
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Available in French only
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Accès P'tite-Rivière, a developer organization for social and affordable housing units, is building 20 units called Habitations Petite-Rivière in Petite-Rivière-Saint-François. The three levels of government are funding the project, which is estimated at $8.8M.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-02-10
Capitale-Nationale Region, QC
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Available in French only
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Cbay Minerals, a subsidiary of the Doré Copper mining company, will receive up to $1.3M from the Government of Canada for a feasibility study to build a road and power line that will connect two mining properties in Nord-du-Québec
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Green jobs
Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-02-07
Nord-du-Québec Region, QC
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Available in French only
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Chemtec, a flooring manufacturer, received $6.2M from Quebec and Ottawa to acquire equipment and expand its plant in Laval. Valued at $7.7M, the project will be finished by the summer. The company will also hire 12 people, and they will join around 30 employees.
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Job creation
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Manufacturing
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Added on 2025-02-11
Laval Region, QC
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canada.ca
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Les P’tites Frimousses, a childcare centre, opened a new facility in Saint-Théodore-d’Acton, which can accommodate 37 children. The centre created about 10 jobs.
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Other type of event
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-02-05
Montérégie Region, QC
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Available in French only
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MDA Space, a satellite manufacturer, will hire 250 people who will join its workforce of 1,450 employees at its plant in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue
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Job creation
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Manufacturing
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Added on 2025-02-10
Montréal Region, QC
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Available in French only
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Cordé Électrique, an electrical harness manufacturer, is investing over $3M in expanding its facilities in Maricourt and in acquiring equipment thanks to an investment from the Government of Quebec
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Other type of event
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Manufacturing
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Added on 2025-02-12
Estrie Region, QC
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Available in French only
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Canada Post, a corporation providing domestic mail and parcel delivery, is laying off around 50 managers as part of a restructuring process due to significant financial losses
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Layoff
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Transportation and warehousing
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Added on 2025-02-06
Québec
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cbc.ca
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Novafruit, a company that cultivates soilless strawberries, is partnering with Entreprises Pitre, a berry producer, to build a new nursery in Lac-des-Écorces. This partnership will quadruple production and create over 50 jobs.
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Job creation
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Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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Added on 2025-01-31
Laurentides Region, QC
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Available in French only
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The Ville de Rimouski is receiving over $3.24M in funding from the Government of Quebec to rehabilitate avenue de la Cathédrale. The $5.5M project should begin in May and will be finished by October 2025.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-02-03
Bas-Saint-Laurent Region, QC
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Available in French only
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Évolys, a joint venture between Rio Tinto and Aymium to produce biocarbon, is currently building a $50M plant in Thurso. Production could begin in June.
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Green jobs
Other type of event
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Manufacturing
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Added on 2025-02-11
Outaouais Region, QC
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Available in French only
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KrownCORP, a plastic recycling company, is investing over $3.7M in developing a new plant in an existing building in Richmond thanks to an investment from the Government of Quebec
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Other type of event
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Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
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Added on 2025-02-12
Estrie Region, QC
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Available in French only
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Maxi, a grocery store chain, will open a new small store in Québec in April. It also plans on opening more small grocery stores in other cities in Quebec throughout the year.
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Other type of event
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Retail trade
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Added on 2025-02-11
Capitale-Nationale Region, QC
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Available in French only
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Tandem Pickleball, a new sports centre to play pickleball, will open this summer in Sherbrooke following investments valued at $5M
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Other type of event
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Arts, entertainment and recreation
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Added on 2025-02-11
Estrie Region, QC
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Available in French only
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The Sécurité publique de Uashat mak Mani-uteman plans to open its police station before April and would like to hire four patrol officers to join 16 others who are already on staff
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Job creation
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Public administration
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Added on 2025-02-10
Côte-Nord Region, QC
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Available in French only
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The Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux de Lanaudière is cutting 117 vacancies at its various facilities
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Layoff
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-31
Lanaudière Region, QC
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Available in French only
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Pneus à Rabais, a tire retailer and distributor, started to build a new warehouse in Saint-Jérôme in September 2024. The warehouse is scheduled to open in September 2025.
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Other type of event
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Retail trade
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Added on 2025-02-04
Laurentides Region, QC
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Available in French only
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Recycling management company Matrec opened an automated sorting centre, which uses the most advanced technology in Canada, in Montréal's east end
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Job creation
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Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
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Added on 2025-02-07
Montréal Region, QC
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citynews.ca
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SBI International, a manufacturer of heating products, will cease operations at its plant in La Guadeloupe in May due to a drop in demand for residential fireplaces. As a result, the company will lay off 28 employees.
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Layoff
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Manufacturing
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Added on 2025-02-05
Chaudière-Appalaches Region, QC
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Available in French only
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Virentia, an alfalfa research and processing lab in Bécancour, ceased operations on January 31, 2025. The company laid off about 20 workers as a result.
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Layoff
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Professional, scientific and technical services
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Added on 2025-02-03
Centre-du-Québec Region, QC
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Available in French only
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This year, the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) will recruit around 50 people to ensure the safety of passengers who use its network
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Job creation
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Transportation and warehousing
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Added on 2025-02-06
Montréal Region, QC
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Available in French only
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Dumont Nickel, a mining company based in Amos, will receive up to $1.1M from the Government of Canada for a study to connect its Dumont project in Launay to Hydro-Québec's electricity grid
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Green jobs
Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-02-06
Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region, QC
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Available in French only
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Sayona, a mining company in La Corne, will receive up to $1.3M from the Government of Canada to bring a transmission line to its Moblan lithium mining project in Nord-du-Québec
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Green jobs
Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-02-07
Nord-du-Québec Region, QC
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Available in French only
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Cinémas Guzzo, a movie theatre chain experiencing financial difficulties, closed its seven locations. The company laid off approximately 300 people.
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Layoff
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Information and cultural industries
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Added on 2025-02-05
Québec
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Available in French only
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Pavillon Chantejoie, an organization that builds affordable housing units for semi-independent seniors, will build 40 units in Saint-Raymond. The three levels of government are funding the project, which is estimated at over $20.7M.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-02-10
Capitale-Nationale Region, QC
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Available in French only
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The Municipalité de Saint-Jean-de-Matha announced that a new fire station will be built. The Government of Quebec is contributing over $4M to the project.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-02-07
Lanaudière Region, QC
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Available in French only
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Sheertex, a textile manufacturer that makes rip-resistant tights, temporarily laid off 140 employees in Montréal partly due to the possible introduction of tariffs
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Layoff
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Manufacturing
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Added on 2025-02-05
Montréal Region, QC
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cbc.ca
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The Baie-Comeau Port Management Corporation received just over $17.5M from the Government of Quebec to rehabilitate the dock at Terminal No. 5
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-02-08
Côte-Nord Region, QC
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Available in French only
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The Government of Canada is providing nearly $14M to support local transportation systems in four Northwest Territories communities. Hay River, Fort Smith, Fort Simpson and Fort Liard will receive a portion of the funds to support infrastructure projects in their communities
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Other type of event
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Transportation and warehousing
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Added on 2025-02-07
Northwest Territories, NT
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nnsl.com
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The Yukon First Nations Culture and Tourism Association has paused some of its events for 2025. The association stated that the pause is to ensure the long-term sustainability of its operations.
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Other type of event
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Arts, entertainment and recreation
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Added on 2025-02-08
Yukon Territory, YT
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cbc.ca
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The Government of Canada announced the signing of an amendment to the Teslin Tlingit Council Administration of Justice Agreement Implementation Plan, focused on corrections and community services. The agreement provides $5M this year and $2.1M annually to support the Teslin Tlingit Council in implementing their corrections and community service model.
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Other type of event
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Other services (except public administration)
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Added on 2025-02-08
Yukon Territory, YT
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canada.ca
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The federal government announced a $2.5M pilot program to fund five Yukon First Nation-led studies on critical mineral and infrastructure development. The funding will support Indigenous participation in decisions regarding major resource and infrastructure projects.
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Other type of event
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Added on 2025-02-07
Yukon Territory, YT
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canada.ca
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The Government of Canada has pledged nearly $15M over three years for the Northern Isolated Community Initiatives Fund, which supports food sector businesses, social enterprises, and community-led projects aimed at reducing reliance on southern food supplies.
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Job creation
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2025-02-05
Nunavut, NU
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canada.ca
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The Government of Canada, through the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada, is granting over $121K to five Indigenous businesses in the Northwest Territories. Each business will receive up to $25,000 in non-repayable grants to support sustainable long-term growth.
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Other type of event
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Added on 2025-02-07
Northwest Territories, NT
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mytruenorthnow.com
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Erasmus Apparel, a Yellowknife clothing business, has announced it will shut down its retail store in March. The business will continue to run its online store.
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Layoff
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Retail trade
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Added on 2025-02-08
Northwest Territories, NT
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cabinradio.ca
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The federal government is providing over $821K to the Northern Recreation Leader Corps., a project designed to train young leaders from across the Northwest Territories. The funds will help support training for up to 120 Indigenous youths across the territory and create more opportunities in recreation and volunteer programs.
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Other type of event
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Arts, entertainment and recreation
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Added on 2025-02-11
Northwest Territories, NT
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mytruenorthnow.com
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Suncrest College has revised its Continuing Care Assistant program to help alleviate health staffing challenges in Melfort. The new program will have three classroom days per week, allowing students a flexible schedule and time to find employment with long-term care homes, home care, and acute care facilities. Registration is currently open, and courses will start August 2025.
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Other type of event
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-02-06
Prince Albert Region, SK
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paherald.sk.ca
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Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan's College of Agriculture and Bioresources are receiving $8M through federal funding and industry supporters. The funding will support 28 research projects focused livestock, crops, and sustainability.
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Green jobs
Other type of event
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Professional, scientific and technical services
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Added on 2025-02-11
Saskatoon–Biggar Region, SK
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usask.ca
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The Town of La Ronge is implementing a new housing incentive program to encourage housing construction and residential land development. The town is looking to build 58 housing units by offering new developments $10,000 per new unit for up to three units, and $15,000 for developments of four or more new units.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-02-05
Northern Region, SK
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paherald.sk.ca
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Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan's Western College of Veterinary Medicine are receiving $2.46M to support 12 research projects investigating livestock health, diagnostic tool development, and vaccine and infectious disease research. The funding is part of Saskatchewan’s Agriculture Development Fund to support livestock and forage research across Saskatchewan and Western Canada.
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Other type of event
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Professional, scientific and technical services
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Added on 2025-02-06
Saskatoon–Biggar Region, SK
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usask.ca
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Saskatoon Public Schools is laying off 80 temporary educational assistants over the next two weeks because it did not receive federal funding to pay for the positions. Funding was previously provided through the Jordan’s Principle Fund, a child-first legal rule to ensure First Nations children receive necessary and timely government services.
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Layoff
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Educational services
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Added on 2025-02-05
Saskatoon–Biggar Region, SK
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sasknow.com
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The Saskatchewan Cancer Agency launched a new radiation therapy program to treat cervical cancer. The program will eliminate the need for out-of-province treatment and is expected to see over 20 cervical cancer patients per year. The program will be offered to all provincial patients in Saskatoon with future expansion planned for Regina.
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Job creation
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-02-11
Saskatchewan
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saskatchewan.ca
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The St. Joseph's Hospital in Estevan is preparing to reopen their obstetrics unit. The hospital has restaffed the unit but will remain closed until physicians are hired. Six physician positions are approved for the hospital — three anesthetists and three general practitioners with enhanced surgical skills.
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Job creation
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-02-06
Regina–Moose Mountain Region, SK
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sasktoday.ca
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The Marguerite Riel Centre is opening a second location in Melfort. The new location will offer more services and activities such as music, art therapy, land-based cultural learning, and physical and nutrition programs. The new facility will be open until March of 2026, with plans to review operational needs in the fall.
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Job creation
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-02-06
Prince Albert Region, SK
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northeastnow.com
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The Government of Saskatchewan is allocating $923.1M under a special warrant to 15 government ministries. The special warrant provides additional funding from Saskatchewan’s General Revenue Fund and is intended to address increasing cost pressures and address emerging issues across government sectors.
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Other type of event
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Added on 2025-02-10
Saskatchewan
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globalnews.ca
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The Government of Manitoba is spending $72M to expand the Park Manor Personal Care Home in Winnipeg’s Transcona neighbourhood. The senior care facility will add 90 private beds and is part of the province's initiative to provide more long-term care services.
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Job creation
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-02-06
Winnipeg Region, MB
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news.gov.mb.ca
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The Government of Manitoba is building a new K-8 school in Winnipeg's Devonshire Park neighbourhood. The new school will support the district’s growing student population and offer 74 infant and preschool child-care spaces. Design work will start in the coming months, with construction scheduled for early 2026 and opening anticipated for September 2027.
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Job creation
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Construction
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Added on 2025-02-10
Winnipeg Region, MB
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news.gov.mb.ca
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The Town on Niverville recently added a 10-day pass system to their mobile food service by-law. The new changes allow food truck vendors in approved locations to operate for 10 non-consecutive days throughout the year, instead of the 7 consecutive days previously required.
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Other type of event
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2025-02-10
Southeast Region, MB
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steinbachonline.com
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The University College of the North is receiving $1.15M in federal funding to expand the train-to-hire program for Indigenous students. The expansion will support participants by preparing them for mining industry careers through classroom instruction, hands-on learning, and by providing student housing in Flin Flon.
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Other type of event
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Mining and oil and gas extraction
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Added on 2025-02-06
North Region, MB
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www.ucn.ca
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The Government of Manitoba is allocating an additional $40K to Community Mobilization Westman, totaling $120K. The funding will go towards crime reduction efforts by increasing services and supports for at-risk individuals or families throughout the province.
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Other type of event
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Public administration
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Added on 2025-02-07
Manitoba
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news.gov.mb.ca
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The City of Steinbach recently approved a $6.6M sewer expansion to support increasing demands and population growth. The project includes upgrading Lift Station #1 and connecting it to the city's wastewater lagoon via a new force main. The first two bylaw readings have been approved but a final approval from the Municipal Board is still needed before work can commence.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-02-10
Southeast Region, MB
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steinbachonline.com
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The municipal and federal governments are providing $58.5M through the Housing Accelerator Fund to construct new homes in Winnipeg. The funding will support the construction of 2,500 new homes, with $25M allocated in capital grants for 12 housing projects and $33.5M in tax increment financing for 16 affordable housing projects.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-02-10
Winnipeg Region, MB
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globalnews.ca
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The Government of Manitoba is providing $500K to launch a new treatment program for children and youth with eating disorders. The government will be partnering with the Women’s Health Clinic to provide early intervention, treatment services, and Indigenous support.
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Job creation
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-02-05
Manitoba
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news.gov.mb.ca
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The Government of Canada is providing 1.57M to fund three pilot projects to help Manitoba seniors aging at home. The project will support low-income and vulnerable seniors living independently by improving their quality of life through volunteer visits, light housekeeping, and home maintenance.
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Other type of event
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-02-10
Manitoba
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canada.ca
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NCN Thompson Bus Lines, an Indigenous owned company, will be adding a new bus service to connect five northern Manitoba communities to Winnipeg by April 2025. The new service will include a daytime freight run and an overnight passenger run seven days a week. The expansion is expected to create 10 new jobs and more revenue for the First Nation communities.
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Job creation
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Transportation and warehousing
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Added on 2025-02-11
Manitoba
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cbc.ca
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The Government of Manitoba and the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce are providing $200K to launch a new pilot program supporting Black entrepreneurs and business owners. This program aims to address the province's underrepresentation of Black entrepreneurs and business owners and support their business growth and development.
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Other type of event
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Added on 2025-02-06
Manitoba
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news.gov.mb.ca
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A new minor injury and illness clinic has recently opened in the Misericordia Health Centre in Downtown Winnipeg. The clinic will offer diagnostic imaging and medical laboratory services and will be staffed by a multi-disciplinary team of physicians, registered nurses, and primary care assistants.
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Job creation
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-02-10
Winnipeg Region, MB
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news.gov.mb.ca
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According to the Baillie House, Merritt’s visitor centre, tourist visits to the city were down significantly last year. In 2024, 16.3K people visited the location, an 18% drop from the 20K visitors recorded in 2023. The city also reports that it has lost nearly a third of its yearly tourists since 2022.
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Other type of event
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Added on 2025-02-07
Thompson–Okanagan Region, BC
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castanet.net
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The Den, a Vancouver arcade bar, announced that it will close at the end of February. The building is undergoing maintenance, and the business will not be returning.
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Layoff
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2025-02-10
Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC
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dailyhive.com
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The $1.1B A/B Jetty Recapitalization Project has been completed at CFB Esquimalt. The new jetty is larger, more robust and able to accommodate new ships. The project created 1.3K jobs during its construction. Work has now begun on the A-Jetty expansion project, the final phase of the recapitalization project expected to be completed in 2031.
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Job creation
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Construction
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Added on 2025-02-05
Vancouver Island and Coast Region, BC
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vicnews.com
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Playland at the PNE is currently hiring for over 200 positions. Positions include rides, games, guest experience, maintenance, and food and beverage workers.
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Job creation
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Added on 2025-02-07
Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC
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dailyhive.com
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The Government of Canada has announced $24.2M of funding for Indigenous, Métis and Inuit sporting initiatives for First Nations communities. First Nations groups in B.C. are set to receive funding from the Sport for Social Development in Indigenous Communities initiative for 2024 to 2026. These funds will support 119 projects across Canada.
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Other type of event
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Arts, entertainment and recreation
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Added on 2025-02-10
British Columbia
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energeticcity.ca
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Dawson Creek has announced it has received over $65.8K from Northern Development for its Lighting of City Signs project. The funds came from the Main Street Revitalization Capital grant and went towards improving guest experiences at N.A.R. Park. The upgrades will benefit tourism and community events.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-02-07
Northeast Region, BC
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northerndevelopment.bc.ca
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Pokey Okey has announced it will be closing its Richmond and Burnaby locations. Its Vancouver location remains open.
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Layoff
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2025-02-07
Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC
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dailyhive.com
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The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission has announced an investment of over $14M to support the construction of high-speed fibre Internet infrastructure in northern communities, including Jade City and Good Hope Lake in BC. The infrastructure is expected to provide new digital opportunities to local businesses and improve access to health care and education.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-30
Nechako Region, BC
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newswire.ca
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The Prince George Conservatory of Music has completed renovations in part due to over $51.3K from a Northern Development Infrastructure grant. The upgrades enhance the school’s functionality, improve the learning environment and improves the structure’s energy efficiency.
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Green jobs
Other type of event
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Educational services
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Added on 2025-02-07
Cariboo Region, BC
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northerndevelopment.bc.ca
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Okanagan College Penticton has begun construction on a new student housing facility with 101 beds. The project will cost $24M and is mostly funded by the Government of British Columbia. The housing is expected to be ready by fall 2026.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-02-06
Thompson–Okanagan Region, BC
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castanet.net
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The Government of Canada has provided $6M to adMare BioInnovations to create a 30K sq. ft. innovation centre in Vancouver to support local biotech research and development. The new centre will help give early-stage life sciences companies the necessary resources to expand and advance their innovations. The centre is expected to create and maintain 100 jobs and will open in 2026.
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Job creation
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Professional, scientific and technical services
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Added on 2025-02-07
Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC
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canada.ca
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The Government of British Columbia is providing $1.5M to 12 local technology companies through the BC Fast Pilot program. The funding will support pilot projects in areas such as wildfire management, critical minerals, water treatment, artificial intelligence, clean technology, and agriculture.
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Other type of event
|
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Added on 2025-02-05
British Columbia
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techcouver.com
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The Government of British Columbia has announced new legislation to speed up the permitting process for energy projects starting spring 2025. Under the legislation, the BC Energy Regulator will be the authority for permitting and regulating renewable energy and high-voltage electricity transmission projects. The BC Energy Regulator will hire additional staff to fulfill this role.
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Green jobs
Job creation
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Public administration
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Added on 2025-02-06
British Columbia
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news.gov.bc.ca
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Disney is hiring for positions in Vancouver at its Industrial Light & Magic and Walt Disney Animation Studios. The company is hiring for supervisors, animators and system engineers.
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Job creation
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Arts, entertainment and recreation
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Added on 2025-02-05
Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC
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dailyhive.com
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Don Oso, a Mexican restaurant, announced that it closed its Vancouver location on January 27. The restaurant said it was closing due to rising operating costs and increases to its lease.
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Layoff
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2025-02-07
Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC
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dailyhive.com
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The District of Lake Country has received $150K from the Government of British Columbia to identify climate-related hazards. The funds come from the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund, which helps local governments respond to emergencies and reduce the risks from future natural disasters.
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Green jobs
Other type of event
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Added on 2025-02-03
Thompson–Okanagan Region, BC
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kelownanow.com
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Sinjeon Topokki, a Korean street food chain, has opened a location in Coquitlam.
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Other type of event
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2025-02-07
Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC
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dailyhive.com
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The Government of British Columbia has announced it will be fast-tracking 18 mining and energy projects in response to the threat of U.S. tariffs. The list released February 4 includes projects worth roughly $20B that the government says it is working to permit more quickly. These projects would have a combined expected employment of about 8K people.
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Job creation
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Added on 2025-02-04
British Columbia
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www.biv.com
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The District Municipality of Saanich has provided $713K in grant funding to two large affordable housing projects. The funds will make the projects more financially viable, and will support surveying and geotechnical work at the sites.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-02-06
Vancouver Island and Coast Region, BC
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timescolonist.com
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Disney Cruise Line is adding a second cruise ship to Vancouver as part of its expansion. The expansion will take place in the 2026 season and will see the two ships using Vancouver as their homeports.
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Other type of event
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Added on 2025-02-08
Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC
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dailyhive.com
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Quw’utsun Secondary, a new $86M high school in the Cowichan Valley, has officially opened to students. The school replaces Cowichan Secondary which opened in 1950. The new school has space for up to 1.1K students with the possibility of expansion to 1.5K spaces.
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Other type of event
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Educational services
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Added on 2025-02-08
Vancouver Island and Coast Region, BC
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timescolonist.com
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The Government of British Columbia has announced the opening of 148 new childcare spaces at Marysville Elementary school located in Kimberley. The project received more than $8.8M from the province’s ChildCareBC New Spaces Fund.
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Other type of event
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-02-05
Kootenay Region, BC
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news.gov.bc.ca
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The Government of British Columbia has announced six new Indigenous justice centres across the province. These new centres will offer First Nations culturally appropriate legal advice, representation and referrals to local support services. New centres are opening in Kamloops, Williams Lake, Cranbrook, Port Hardy, Fort St. John and a shared location serving Burns Lake and Hazelton.
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Other type of event
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Other services (except public administration)
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Added on 2025-02-06
British Columbia
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vicnews.com
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The new PROLINE Sportsbook Lounge at Chances Kelowna has opened. The lounge is one of two sports betting environments recently opened in partnership with BC Lottery throughout the province.
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Other type of event
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2025-02-10
Thompson–Okanagan Region, BC
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kelownanow.com
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Sult Pierogi Bar in Victoria announced that it was closing on February 12. The restaurant cited rising labour and ingredient costs as well as the lingering impacts of the pandemic as contributing to the closure.
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Layoff
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2025-02-06
Vancouver Island and Coast Region, BC
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cheknews.ca
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PepsiCo is hiring for over 140 summer jobs and full-time roles at several locations across Canada. Its Delta, B.C. facility is one such location. The company is hiring for warehouse workers, account merchandisers, route sales representatives, delivery drivers and general production workers.
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Job creation
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Added on 2025-02-07
Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC
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dailyhive.com
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A new senior care facility, the Pleasant View Lodge, recently opened in Spirit River. The facility provides 92 spaces ranging from independent living to continuing care home (CCH) spaces. Half of the 52 CCH spaces are reserved for residents with dementia who need higher levels of support.
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Job creation
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-02-06
Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region, AB
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dailyheraldtribune.com
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Alberta Health Services recently opened a $4.1M Emergency Medical Services facility in Valleyview. It houses two ambulances and 12 full-time crew members, and recruiting efforts are currently underway to add more staff. Valleyview’s emergency medical services were previously run out of the town’s fire station.
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Job creation
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-02-06
Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region, AB
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mygrandeprairienow.com
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The Alberta Utilities Commission has approved the City of Medicine Hat to purchase the Saamis Solar Park, and to build solar panels for up to 75 megawatts’ capacity. Council still needs to determine if any construction will begin at the site in Medicine Hat's north end, and city staff are now beginning research into the project’s feasibility.
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Green jobs
Other type of event
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Utilities
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Added on 2025-02-05
Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region, AB
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chatnewstoday.ca
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The Government of Alberta currently has $19M in irrigation work underway in the province. This includes 14 projects across nine irrigation districts.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-02-07
Alberta
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lethbridgenewsnow.com
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Schools in Calgary are having difficulty covering teacher absences due to a shortage of substitute teachers. More than one in 10 substitute positions is currently vacant, and some of these teachers are choosing to assist with the province’s new literacy assessments rather than working in classrooms.
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Other type of event
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Educational services
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Added on 2025-02-10
Calgary Region, AB
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ctvnews.ca
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Parks Canada has contracted the Royal Architecture Institute of Canada to oversee an international design competition for Banff National Park. Applicants will generate conceptual designs for an area in downtown Banff set to be redeveloped and revitalized. The competition runs until March 2026.
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Other type of event
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Professional, scientific and technical services
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Added on 2025-02-07
Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House Region, AB
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rdnewsnow.com
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Work has begun on the reconstruction and rehabilitation of the CPR Bridge in Red Deer. The $22.3M project is being funded by the federal and provincial governments, and is scheduled to take about a year and a half to complete.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-02-05
Red Deer Region, AB
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reddeeradvocate.com
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The Town of Innisfail has paused its planned $4M solar facility due to changes in power pricing. The municipal council says it is no longer financially feasible to proceed with the project on its own, but could pursue it in the future if it finds another investor. The 1.5 to 2-megawatt facility was expected to generate $700,000 annually for the town when the project first began in 2023.
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Green jobs
Other type of event
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Utilities
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Added on 2025-02-10
Red Deer Region, AB
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reddeeradvocate.com
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The National accessArts Centre will soon be redeveloping Scouts’ Hall into a hub for artists with disabilities. Trico Communities has provided a $500,000 multi-year sponsorship for the new facility, expected to open in late 2026 or early 2027. It will include exhibition, performance, and studio spaces as well as training and workshop areas.
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Job creation
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Arts, entertainment and recreation
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Added on 2025-02-10
Calgary Region, AB
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ctvnews.ca
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Red Deer Polytechnic expects a $10M deficit in its 2025-2026 budget, which will result in layoffs and program suspensions. The shortfall is caused by declining international student enrolment, rising inflation, and the lack of an increase in base grant provincial funding.
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Layoff
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Educational services
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Added on 2025-02-05
Red Deer Region, AB
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reddeeradvocate.com
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The National Bank of Canada has acquired the Canadian Western Bank in a $5B deal that will see the Edmonton bank relocate from Jasper Avenue to Manulife Place on 101 Street. National Bank leadership has stated that layoffs could result in some areas, but that they expect to do additional hiring in others.
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Other type of event
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Finance and insurance
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Added on 2025-02-04
Edmonton Region, AB
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www.msn.com
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Passenger volumes at the Edmonton International Airport have reached 97% of pre-pandemic levels, with several new routes added in the last year. The airport recorded 7.92M passengers in 2024, compared with 8.15M in 2019.
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Other type of event
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Transportation and warehousing
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Added on 2025-02-10
Edmonton Region, AB
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globalnews.ca
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The governments of Canada and Alberta are providing additional funding to wildfire recovery efforts in Jasper. The federal government has committed $162M, $30M of which is earmarked for interim housing and $9M for permanent homes. The provincial government has set aside $8M, partly to compensate Jasper for lost property tax revenues in the wake of last year’s fire.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-02-07
Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House Region, AB
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globalnews.ca
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A new facility specializing in eating disorder treatment and recovery has opened in northeast Calgary. The EHN Sandstone Recovery Centre can house 12 people at once and accepts clients between the ages of 12 and 24. Provincial funding of $10M over three years, 2023 to 2026, allows the centre to provide free treatment for up to 52 clients each year.
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Other type of event
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-02-06
Calgary Region, AB
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cbc.ca
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Vegpro, a company specializing in producing lettuce, could receive up to $8.7M in subsidies for its greenhouse project in Sherrington. The greenhouses should be operational in the spring of 2025. The overall project, valued at $140M, includes a packaging plant that will create around 80 jobs.
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Green jobs
Job creation
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Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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Added on 2025-01-09
Montérégie Region, QC
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Available in French only
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Mobilisation de la Grande séduction d’Abitibi-Ouest, an organization seeking to attract nurses to the region, is continuing its efforts to find around 100 candidates by 2026
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Job creation
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-09
Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region, QC
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Available in French only
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The majority of airport authorities have seen an increase in the number of travellers in the region. At the Stanfield and Moncton airports, the recovery rates are 95% and 98.1%, respectively. According to a specialist in the aviation industry, the reason it has taken so many years to return to normal is mainly due to the shortage of workers in the aviation sector.
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Other type of event
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Transportation and warehousing
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Added on 2025-02-09
Prince Edward Island
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Radio-Canada Atlantique
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The Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund will deliver $86.2M in funding over 10 years to help accelerate housing development, increase densification, and meet the growing demand for affordable housing on P.E.I. Applications for funds will begin on May 1, 2025.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-02-11
Prince Edward Island, PE
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canada.ca
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Porter Airlines will add four weekly direct flight between Charlottetown and Toronto this summer. The Charlottetown Airport welcomes the news after both WestJet and Flair informed them that they were cutting back on their flights this summer.
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Other type of event
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Transportation and warehousing
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Added on 2025-02-07
Prince Edward Island, PE
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cbc.ca
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The U.S. has imposed a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports from Canada and Mexico. Canada accounted for over 79% of all primary aluminum metal imported into the U.S. in 2024. The United Steelworkers union says it will hurt workers in Canada and the U.S.
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Other type of event
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Manufacturing
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Added on 2025-02-10
Prince Edward Island, PE
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globalnews.ca
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According to the vice-president of the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association, the trucking industry is facing one of its worst recessions in over 50 years. The recession is caused by increasing prices and changing consumer habits since the pandemic, which has led to lower demand for Atlantic carriers.
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Other type of event
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Transportation and warehousing
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Added on 2025-02-07
Prince Edward Island
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radio-canada.ca
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Summerside operations are trying to help as power disruptions hit western P.E.I. Credit Union Place shut down before peak power usage time, Water Street Bakery had to shut down and throw out product, and Dairy processor ADL switched to its own generator.
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Other type of event
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Arts, entertainment and recreation
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Added on 2025-02-12
Prince Edward Island, PE
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cbc.ca
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A damaged Maritime Electric substation in Sherbrooke has led to power outages across western P.E.I. Although Summerside generates much of its own electricity, it shut down some municipal facilities in an effort to avoid blackouts.
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Green jobs
Other type of event
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Utilities
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Added on 2025-02-12
Prince Edward Island, PE
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cbc.ca
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The N.S. Government has announced about $9M to daycare operators in Halifax and Cape Breton to create up to 335 new spaces by March 2026. Operators include ForestKids Early Learning Organization, Silver Crescent Academy, Tots Early Learning Society, Cunard Street Children's Centre, By the Sea Early Learning, North End Community Day Care and the Glace Bay Youth and Family Centre.
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Other type of event
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-02-07
Nova Scotia
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cbc.ca
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Nova Scotia’s updated over $1B, 5-year school capital plan now includes planning for 19 new or replacement schools, 12 in Halifax Regional Municipality and 3 are Conseil scolaire acadien provincial (CSAP) schools that support French first-language learning. Three will open in the 2025-26 school year.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-02-12
Nova Scotia
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novascotia.ca
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The N.S. Government has announced it is eliminating Communications Nova Scotia (CNS), as part of an effort to modernize the delivery of government messaging. CNS had a $6.9M 2024/25 budget and a staff of 87 people. Job loss numbers have not yet been announced but most communications staff will be reassigned to other departments.
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Green jobs
Layoff
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Public administration
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Added on 2025-02-10
Halifax Region, NS
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cbc.ca
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Australian parent company St. Barbara has announced it will be divesting itself of its subsidiary, Atlantic Mining Nova Scotia, later this year, which owns the Fifteen Mile Stream, Beaver Dam and Cochrane Hill projects (all in development phase), as well as the Touquoy site which ceased production in 2023. There are no layoffs expected.
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Other type of event
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Mining and oil and gas extraction
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Added on 2025-02-12
North Shore Region, NS
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cbc.ca
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The Government of Canada has announced $400k in funding to Larch Wood Enterprises in Margaree to expand its current facility, construct a second manufacturing building and purchase equipment. The company produces high-end wood products and currently employs 25 people. The expansion is expected to create 2 new jobs.
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Job creation
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Manufacturing
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Added on 2025-02-12
Cape Breton Region, NS
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canada.ca
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New Business Openings/Coming Soon: Lotus Kitchen and Bar, Bundle of Bun, Cafe du Port, Ma Cha & Plate, and Selby’s Bunker (all in Halifax), PizzaTown (St. Margarets Bay Rd), Bank ICICI (Kearney Lake Rd.), Walmart (Mumford Rd./Halifax), Shoppers Drug Mart and Starbucks (Elmsdale); Closures: Lily’s Lingerie, Frank and Oak, and Take It Outside (All in Halifax).
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Other type of event
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Retail trade
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Added on 2025-02-09
Halifax Region, NS
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retales.ca
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The Government of Canada has announced $4.5M to develop and enhance 8 tourism products in Cape Breton: Cabot Cape Breton ($2M), Sidanna Retreat ($500k), Marble Mountain Estates ($250k), Village of Baddeck ($1.08M), Celtic Music Interpretive Centre Society ($268k), North Highlands Nordic Ski Club ($124k), and Theatre Baddeck Society $93k).
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-02-11
Cape Breton Region, NS
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canada.ca
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The N.S. Government has announced an initial $10M in funding to create the province’s first mental health and addictions publicly funded insured services program. The first phase will boost access to non-urgent mental healthcare by publicly funding private-sector professionals and aims to launch in Spring 2025.
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Other type of event
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-02-07
Nova Scotia
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novascotia.ca
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According to the vice-president of the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association, the trucking industry is facing one of its worst recessions in over 50 years. The recession is caused by increasing prices and changing consumer habits since the pandemic, which has led to lower demand for Atlantic carriers.
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Other type of event
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Transportation and warehousing
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Added on 2025-02-07
Nova Scotia
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radio-canada.ca
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The U.S. has imposed a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports from Canada and Mexico. Canada accounted for over 79% of all primary aluminum metal imported into the U.S. in 2024.The United Steelworkers union says it will hurt workers in Canada and the U.S.
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Other type of event
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Manufacturing
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Added on 2025-02-10
Nova Scotia
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globalnews.ca
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The majority of airport authorities have seen an increase in the number of travellers in the region. At the Stanfield and Moncton airports, the recovery rates are 95% and 98.1%, respectively. According to a specialist in the aviation industry, the reason it has taken so many years to return to normal is mainly due to the shortage of workers in the aviation sector.
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Other type of event
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Transportation and warehousing
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Added on 2025-02-09
Nova Scotia
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Radio-Canada Atlantique
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4 companies in Paradise, N.L.- Karwood Contracting, Karwood Engineering, Karwood Design and Karwood Ontario - have entered creditor protection citing lender issues, the pandemic, construction approval delays and mounting supply costs as the main factors.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-02-07
Avalon Peninsula Region, NL
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cbc.ca
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The U.S. has imposed a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports from Canada and Mexico. Canada accounted for over 79% of all primary aluminum metal imported into the U.S. in 2024.The United Steelworkers union says it will hurt workers in Canada and the U.S.
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Other type of event
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Manufacturing
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Added on 2025-02-10
Newfoundland and Labrador
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globalnews.ca
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Downtown St. John’s has seen at least 12 recent business closures within the last 6 months, half of them along Water Street. The closures have mostly been restaurants with some retail and clubs also affected. As of June 2024, the office space vacancy rate downtown was 31%, compared to 19.9% (Halifax) and 15.5% (Fredericton).
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Other type of event
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2025-02-11
Avalon Peninsula Region, NL
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cbc.ca
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Vale Base Metals has announced layoffs in its management team across all business areas including operating, administrative, and corporate positions, as part of the company’s recently announced restructuring plans. The processing plant in Long Harbour started operations in 2014 and employs about 500 people.
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Layoff
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Mining and oil and gas extraction
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Added on 2025-02-07
Avalon Peninsula Region, NL
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vocm.com
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According to the vice-president of the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association, the trucking industry is facing one of its worst recessions in over 50 years. The recession is caused by increasing prices and changing consumer habits since the pandemic, which has led to lower demand for Atlantic carriers.
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Other type of event
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Transportation and warehousing
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Added on 2025-02-07
Newfoundland and Labrador
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radio-canada.ca
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The majority of airport authorities have seen an increase in the number of travellers in the region. At the Stanfield and Moncton airports, the recovery rates are 95% and 98.1%, respectively. According to a specialist in the aviation industry, the reason it has taken so many years to return to normal is mainly due to the shortage of workers in the aviation sector.
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Other type of event
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Transportation and warehousing
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Added on 2025-02-09
Newfoundland and Labrador
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Radio-Canada Atlantique
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The N.L. Government has announced a $300k campaign to bolster the future of the trades in the province through supporting employers who hire skilled apprenticeships and youth apprenticeships for high school students. The province estimates that over 6,000 construction and trade workers will retire in the next 10 years.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-02-12
Newfoundland and Labrador
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cbc.ca
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Kaleidoscope Social Impact (KSI) will receive up to $2.5M in federal funding to help with affordable housing projects across New Brunswick. KSI provide loans to developers towards acquiring property, building new units, or maintaining existing ones.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-02-07
New Brunswick
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charlottefm.ca
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According to the vice-president of the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association, the trucking industry is facing one of its worst recessions in over 50 years. The recession is caused by increasing prices and changing consumer habits since the pandemic, which has led to lower demand for Atlantic carriers.
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Other type of event
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Transportation and warehousing
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Added on 2025-02-07
New Brunswick
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radio-canada.ca
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Two New Brunswick food-based businesses state that immigration cuts will hurt their production as locals don’t want their jobs. Over half of Mrs. Dunster's 275 employees are from abroad, while 82% of Fancy Pokket Bakery’s 75 staff are immigrants.
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Other type of event
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Manufacturing
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Added on 2025-02-11
Moncton–Richibucto Region, NB
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cbc.ca
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The U.S. has imposed a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports from Canada and Mexico. Canada accounted for over 79% of all primary aluminum metal imported into the U.S. in 2024. The United Steelworkers union says it will hurt workers in Canada and the U.S.
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Other type of event
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Manufacturing
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Added on 2025-02-10
New Brunswick
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globalnews.ca
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The last nurse practitioner at the Noreen-Richard Health Centre, the only Francophone health clinic in Fredericton, left her position in January, and she will not be replaced until May. The two other positions, for a doctor and an additional nurse, remain vacant.
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Other type of event
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-02-07
Fredericton–Oromocto, NB
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Radio-Canada Atlantique
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The N.B. Medical Society is calling for the provincial Department of Health and the Horizon Health Network to cancel the virtual care pilot project at two emergency departments in rural areas. The professional association argues that the $865,595 contract, which was awarded to Teladoc Health Canada, is a poor use of funds during a time of crisis for the public health care system.
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Other type of event
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-02-12
New Brunswick
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Radio-Canada Atlantique
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Construction costs for Fredericton’s performing arts centre is now estimated to be at $111.2M, due to rising labour and material costs. Underground work for the building has been completed and the entire project is expected to be completed in early 2027.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-02-12
Fredericton–Oromocto, NB
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cbc.ca
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The majority of airport authorities have seen an increase in the number of travellers in the region. At the Stanfield and Moncton airports, the recovery rates are 95% and 98.1%, respectively. According to a specialist in the aviation industry, the reason it has taken so many years to return to normal is mainly due to the shortage of workers in the aviation sector.
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Other type of event
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Transportation and warehousing
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Added on 2025-02-09
New Brunswick
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Radio-Canada Atlantique
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New Brunswick’s minimum wage will increase from $15.30 per hour to $15.65 per hour on April 1, 2025. About 6% of New Brunswickers earned minimum wage in 2024, with 32% being between the ages of 15 and 19, and 56% of minimum wage earners worked part-time.
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Other type of event
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Public administration
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Added on 2025-02-11
New Brunswick
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charlottefm.ca
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Staffing shortages and high demand for services in Fredericton has resulted in a new community engagement unit composed of six retired police officers. This will be a six-month pilot project, and participants will handle less urgent matters.
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Job creation
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Public administration
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Added on 2025-02-08
Fredericton–Oromocto, NB
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cbc.ca
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Brant Food Centre (1983) Inc., re-opened its grocery store in Brantford
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Job creation
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Retail trade
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Added on 2025-02-07
Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region, ON
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simcoereformer.ca
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Rohit Group of Companies has begun construction on The Horizons at Crystal Bay in Ottawa, a twin six-storey, 185-unit rental complex set for completion by 2027
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Green jobs
Job creation
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Construction
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Added on 2025-02-10
Ottawa Region, ON
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ontarioconstructionnews.com
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Crumbl LLC, opened a cookie shop at the Upper Oakville Shopping Centre
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Job creation
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Retail trade
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Added on 2025-02-06
Toronto Region, ON
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insidehalton.com
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The George Hamilton Restaurant & Brewery closed in Hamilton
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Layoff
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2025-02-07
Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region, ON
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chch.com
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Burlington Transit is hiring new bus drivers
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Job creation
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Transportation and warehousing
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Added on 2025-02-06
Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region, ON
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insidehalton.com
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PepsiCo Canada will be hiring over 140 seasonal and full-time positions across Canada, including nine locations in Ontario, by the end of February
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Job creation
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Wholesale trade
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Added on 2025-02-07
Ontario
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dailyhive.com
|
Zubis Market, a halal grocery store, opened in Guelph
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Job creation
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Retail trade
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Added on 2025-02-06
Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region, ON
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guelphtoday.com
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The Beer Store will close five locations in Toronto and one each in Kingston, Newmarket, and Ottawa by the end of February
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Layoff
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Retail trade
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Added on 2025-02-07
Ontario
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muskokaregion.com
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Conspiracy Theory Brewing Company in Ottawa has closed
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Layoff
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Manufacturing
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Added on 2025-02-08
Ottawa Region, ON
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ctvnews.ca
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Canada's Wonderland in Vaughan will be hiring approximately 4,000 seasonal positions by May
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Job creation
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Arts, entertainment and recreation
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Added on 2025-02-05
Toronto Region, ON
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blogto.com
|
The federal government is investing over $1.7M into ten outdoor tourism initiatives in Northern Ontario
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Job creation
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Added on 2025-02-06
Ontario
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canada.ca
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JobFairX is hosting a career fair on February 26 in Greater Sudbury for positions in health care
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Other type of event
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Added on 2025-02-11
Northeast Region, ON
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eventbrite.ca
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Fanshawe College in London will be hosting an in-person career fair for students and alumni on March 5
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Other type of event
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Added on 2025-02-10
London Region, ON
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fanshawec.ca
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Canadian Flight Academy will be opening a new facility at the Peterborough Regional Airport in 2025, creating 50 jobs
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Job creation
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Educational services
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Added on 2025-02-04
Muskoka–Kawarthas Region, ON
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kawarthanow.com
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Lakeview Health and Wellness Inc. opened a clinic in Uxbridge
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Job creation
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Other services (except public administration)
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Added on 2025-02-10
Toronto Region, ON
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durhamregion.com
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The London and Area Works Job Fair will take place on April 15 at the White Oaks Mall in London
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Other type of event
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Added on 2025-02-10
London Region, ON
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ledc.com
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The federal government is investing over $2.6M in seven economic development initiatives led by and in support of Indigenous communities and organizations
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Job creation
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Added on 2025-02-11
Northwest Region, ON
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canada.ca
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JobFairX is hosting a career fair on February 28 in Thunder Bay for positions in technology
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Other type of event
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Added on 2025-02-11
Northwest Region, ON
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eventbrite.ca
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Canada Post eliminated nearly 50 managerial positions nationwide, with almost half of the cuts in Ottawa and additional impacts in Toronto
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Layoff
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Transportation and warehousing
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Added on 2025-02-06
Ontario
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cbc.ca
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Oxford County Community Employment Services will be hosting an in-person career fair on March 27 in Woodstock
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Other type of event
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Added on 2025-02-10
London Region, ON
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workinoxford.ca
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Estée Lauder Cosmetics Ltd. plans to eliminate between 5,800 and 7,000 jobs globally. While the impact on Ontario remains uncertain, the company operates 10 locations across Toronto and Ottawa.
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Layoff
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Retail trade
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Added on 2025-02-04
Ontario
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stlawyers.ca
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The provincial government is investing $529M to establish 27 Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment Hubs across the province, set to be operational by April
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Job creation
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-02-05
Ontario
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ontario.ca
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Nortera Foods Inc., a vegetable processor, reopened its warehouse in Strathroy with a $25M, 100,000-sq.-ft. expansion, creating about 10 jobs
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Job creation
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Manufacturing
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Added on 2025-02-04
London Region, ON
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strathroyagedispatch.com
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The Salvation Army Oshawa Thrift Store is closing this month
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Layoff
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Retail trade
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Added on 2025-02-07
Toronto Region, ON
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insauga.com
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Tudor and Cashel Township, west of Kingston, opened a new Seniors Active Living Centre
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Job creation
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-02-04
Kingston–Pembroke Region, ON
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bancroftthisweek.com
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The Centre de la petite enfance le Mur-mûr in Fermont began expansion work, which will create 21 additional spots for children. The organization is looking to hire three more educators.
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Job creation
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-02-04
Côte-Nord Region, QC
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Available in French only
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Recyclage Carbone Varennes, a plant that will produce biofuel and green hydrogen in Varennes, announced that the overall project will cost $1.49B. The project, which is receiving $600M in funding from Ottawa and Quebec, should be complete in early 2026.
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Green jobs
Other type of event
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Manufacturing
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Added on 2025-01-31
Montérégie Region, QC
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Available in French only
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The Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux de la Montérégie-Est laid off 120 administrative employees and cut over 80 currently vacant positions
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Layoff
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-29
Montérégie Region, QC
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Available in French only
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The Musée régional de Rimouski will close indefinitely as of February 17. As a result, the museum will reduce the working hours of three employees and cut four jobs.
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Layoff
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Arts, entertainment and recreation
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Added on 2025-01-23
Bas-Saint-Laurent Region, QC
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Available in French only
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The Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux de l’Abitibi-Témiscamingue cut 110 administrative jobs, including 80 currently vacant positions
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Layoff
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-30
Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region, QC
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Available in French only
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A real estate developer is investing $3M in constructing a commercial building with eight housing units and Consignaction, a sorting centre for returnable containers. The project is scheduled to start in April and be complete by the end of the year.
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Other type of event
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Real estate and rental and leasing
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Added on 2025-02-04
Capitale-Nationale Region, QC
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Available in French only
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The Ville de Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu expects to begin the second phase of revitalizing its downtown. The $25.1M project is scheduled to take place from 2025 to 2027.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-30
Montérégie Region, QC
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Available in French only
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Ludik Candy Designer, a candy distributor, is investing $8.5M in building a plant in Granby to centralize its operations there
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Other type of event
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Wholesale trade
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Added on 2025-01-27
Estrie Region, QC
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Available in French only
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Rio Tinto, an aluminum smelter, will begin work to redevelop the land of a former bauxite residue storage site in Saguenay in the spring. The $80M project also includes adding a quarry and a new water pipe.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-02-05
Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region, QC
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Available in French only
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Tremblay Parent Avocats & Avocates, a law firm in Saguenay, began renovations on the building that it will move into in the fall of 2025. Les Entreprises de Construction Gigari is carrying out the project, which is valued at over $1.5M.
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Other type of event
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Professional, scientific and technical services
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Added on 2025-02-04
Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region, QC
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Available in French only
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Dorel will close its mattress manufacturing plant in Montréal by the end of March
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Layoff
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Manufacturing
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Added on 2025-01-30
Montréal Region, QC
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woodworkingnetwork.com
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The Centre de la petite enfance (CPE) Sous les étoiles invested over $1.6M in building the new Monts et Merveilles facility in Saint-Sébastien. The Government of Quebec contributed over $1.5M in funding to the project.
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Other type of event
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-27
Estrie Region, QC
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Available in French only
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Minnie’s Hope, a social pediatrics centre in Kuujjuarapik in Nord-du-Québec, moved its operations into a new building. The new $5M building received funding from private partners, among others. Around 16 people work there.
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Other type of event
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-30
Nord-du-Québec Region, QC
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Available in French only
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Fabrique Sainte-Agnès is investing over $1M in renovating a church with the same name in Lac-Mégantic. The project will be ongoing until mid-June.
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Other type of event
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Other services (except public administration)
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Added on 2025-02-04
Estrie Region, QC
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Available in French only
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The Centre Eaton, a shopping mall in downtown Montréal, will renovate its food court. The project is scheduled to be complete in the fall of 2026.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-29
Montréal Region, QC
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Available in French only
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The Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux du Nord-de-l’Île-de-Montréal is investing $137.5M in expanding the Fleury hospital. The project is scheduled to be complete in 2028.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-31
Montréal Region, QC
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Available in French only
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The Société d’habitation Le Paillasson inaugurated the construction of 28 social housing units in Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville. The $11.6M project is scheduled to begin in March and be complete in the spring of 2026.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-02-03
Montérégie Region, QC
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Available in French only
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The Municipalité de Piopolis is investing over $1.2M in constructing a new reception building at its municipal campground
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Other type of event
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Public administration
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Added on 2025-02-04
Estrie Region, QC
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Available in French only
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The Ville de Sherbrooke inaugurated the Hector-Olivier-Camirand fire station in the borough of Fleurimont following a $5.3M investment
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Other type of event
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Public administration
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Added on 2025-02-03
Estrie Region, QC
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Available in French only
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SPI Health and Safety, a company specializing in products and services related to occupational safety, will close its distribution centre in Bonaventure. As a result, seven employees will lose their jobs.
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Layoff
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Wholesale trade
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Added on 2025-01-22
Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region, QC
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Available in French only
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Mallette, an accounting firm, invested over $4M in moving to downtown Trois-Rivières. The firm expects to create 75 additional jobs in this city over the next five years.
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Job creation
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Professional, scientific and technical services
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Added on 2025-01-23
Mauricie Region, QC
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Available in French only
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The McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) cut 169 jobs, including 141 vacant positions. This decision is a result of budgetary restrictions in the health care network.
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Layoff
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-02-01
Montréal Region, QC
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Available in French only
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QSL International Ltd., a maritime operations company, received over $7.6M from the Government of Quebec to improve its infrastructure in Sorel-Tracy
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Green jobs
Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-02-03
Montérégie Region, QC
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Available in French only
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South Shore Furniture, a furniture manufacturer, laid off 97 people at its headquarters and plant, which are both in Sainte-Croix. This decision is the result of reduced orders in the context of the tariff threat from the United States.
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Layoff
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Manufacturing
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Added on 2025-02-05
Chaudière-Appalaches Region, QC
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Available in French only
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South Shore Furniture, a furniture manufacturer, laid off 18 people at its plant in Coaticook due to reduced orders in the context of the tariff threat from the United States
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Layoff
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Manufacturing
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Added on 2025-02-05
Estrie Region, QC
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Available in French only
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The three levels of government are investing over $300M in carrying out 27 projects, which include 889 affordable rental units in Montréal. The projects will take place from this year until 2027 at the latest.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-31
Montréal Region, QC
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Available in French only
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IGA Alimentation Coop, a cooperative model of supermarkets, inaugurated its newly renovated building in Port-Cartier, which has 80 employees. The $1.25M project took around two months to complete.
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Other type of event
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Retail trade
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Added on 2025-01-31
Côte-Nord Region, QC
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Available in French only
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The Ville de Gatineau and the Government of Quebec are investing $12.4M by 2027 in the region’s cultural life, which includes infrastructure work and the improvement of certain public services
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Other type of event
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Information and cultural industries
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Added on 2025-01-27
Outaouais Region, QC
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Available in French only
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The Sûreté du Québec is looking to fill 12 police officer positions in the Regional County Municipality of Collines-de-l’Outaouais
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Job creation
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Public administration
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Added on 2025-01-30
Outaouais Region, QC
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cbc.ca
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The Société québécoise du cannabis created 10 jobs in Bromont after opening a new open-concept dispensary on February 10
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Job creation
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Retail trade
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Added on 2025-02-06
Estrie Region, QC
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Available in French only
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Rio Tinto, an aluminum smelter, is investing $13.8M in conducting studies on the rehabilitation of a former bauxite residue storage site in Saguenay. The current site will reach its maximum capacity in around 2031, which could jeopardize the continuity of operations at the Vaudreuil plant in Jonquière.
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Other type of event
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Professional, scientific and technical services
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Added on 2025-02-28
Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region, QC
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Available in French only
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Hydro-Québec, the Essipit Innu First Nation, and the Regional County Municipality of Fjord-du-Saguenay are planning to invest $3B in building a wind farm in Saguenay—Lac-Saint-Jean. The project, which is scheduled to begin in 2030, will create 500 jobs.
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Green jobs
Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-29
Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region, QC
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ctvnews.ca
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Hot?ì ts’eeda has announced it is offering grants worth between $1K and $15K for community initiatives and research that address local health and wellness needs in the Northwest Territories. Eligible projects must be based in the territory, consider Indigenous health and wellness, and be aligned with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People.
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Other type of event
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-02-03
Northwest Territories, NT
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cabinradio.ca
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The Government of the Northwest Territories is proposing to give Indigenous northerners first priority for government jobs. Initially, the government proposed to give priority to all Indigenous Canadians, regardless of which region they are from. This policy change comes at a time of record low Indigenous employment in the territorial government.
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Other type of event
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Public administration
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Added on 2025-02-03
Northwest Territories, NT
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cbc.ca
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Electric vehicle chargers have been installed in Behchoko and Fort Smith as part of the Government of Northwest Territories’ 2030 energy strategy. The strategy aims to create a zero-emission vehicle corridor from Yellowknife to the Alberta border. The government hopes that this infrastructure will support the adoption of electric vehicles and promote energy affordability.
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Other type of event
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Transportation and warehousing
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Added on 2025-02-04
Northwest Territories, NT
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nnsl.com
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The federal and Northwest Territories governments have committed $5.3M over five years to support personal support workers in the territory. This includes $3.2M allocated to Aurora College to expand its personal support worker certification program. The funding will go towards hiring educators to provide the training and improving the school’s educational programs.
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Job creation
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Educational services
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Added on 2025-02-04
Northwest Territories, NT
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canada.ca
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The Town of Hay River is accepting applications for its new $2M Residential Developments Grants Program. The program will help encourage the construction of new homes and residential units. The program provides grants up to $35K for housing projects and are available to property owners and developers.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-31
Northwest Territories, NT
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mytruenorthnow.com
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The Government of Canada is providing $6M to the Government of Nunavut for engineering and design work on Phase III of a new water power plant in Iqaluit. The new plant will replace the city’s diesel generated electricity. The project is expected to create jobs, reduce emissions and strengthen energy independence in the territory. The project could be operational as early as 2033.
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Other type of event
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Utilities
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Added on 2025-02-04
Nunavut, NU
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canada.ca
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White Cliff Minerals Ltd. announced on January 28 that it has secured permits for its maiden drill program at the Rae Copper project in Nunavut. The company expects to begin its first drilling at the site in March.
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Other type of event
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Mining and oil and gas extraction
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Added on 2025-01-30
Nunavut, NU
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miningnewsnorth.com
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The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission announced an investment of over $14M to support the construction of high-speed fibre Internet infrastructure in northern communities, including Jade City and Good Hope Lake in BC, as well as Upper Liard in the Yukon. The new infrastructure is expected to benefit local businesses by providing new digital opportunities and improve access to health care and education in these regions.
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Other type of event
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Professional, scientific and technical services
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Added on 2025-01-30
Yukon Territory, YT
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newswire.ca
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Innovation Saskatchewan is investing over $166K in two applied research projects at Saskatchewan Polytechnic. The projects will focus on improving cannabis crop breeding programs and developing geospatial and remote sensing tools used in land-based activities like mining and energy.
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Other type of event
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Professional, scientific and technical services
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Added on 2025-01-29
Saskatoon–Biggar Region, SK
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saskpolytech.ca
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The Government of Canada is providing $1M to develop an Energy Innovation Hub in Saskatchewan. The hub aims to enhance sustainability in the energy sector by encouraging collaborative research, conducting research and development, providing technical services, and providing education and training opportunities.
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Green jobs
Other type of event
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Professional, scientific and technical services
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Added on 2025-01-31
Saskatchewan
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canada.ca
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The Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission is investing $6.5M to establish a wheat development chair position at the University of Saskatchewan. The chair will expand current crop breeding programs by applying genomic techniques to increase wheat and cereal crop resiliency.
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Other type of event
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Professional, scientific and technical services
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Added on 2025-01-30
Saskatoon–Biggar Region, SK
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usask.ca
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Nutrien, the world's largest potash producer, is providing $15M to the University of Saskatchewan. The funding will help establish the Nutrien Centre for Sustainable and Digital Agriculture, support agriculture and bioresources research and education, and strengthen Indigenous and community engagement.
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Other type of event
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Professional, scientific and technical services
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Added on 2025-02-03
Saskatoon–Biggar Region, SK
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usask.ca
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The Town of Lanigan is approving a new 90-space daycare centre operated by the Lanigan Daycare Cooperative. The $3M project will undergo demolition work to prepare the site in April, with construction beginning in June and opening scheduled a year later.
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Job creation
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-30
Saskatoon–Biggar Region, SK
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northeastnow.com
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The Government of Saskatchewan is providing $3.8M to 16 agencies under the National Action Plan to End Gender-based Violence. The funding will be allotted over two years to support early intervention programs, develop response tools, and build transition homes and second stage housing facilities.
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Other type of event
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-02-03
Saskatchewan
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saskatchewan.ca
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The Esterhazy Economic Development Committee is hosting a business succession readiness workshop on February 12. Open to all business owners, the workshop will cover topics focused on building businesses, risk management, and transition options.
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Other type of event
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Added on 2025-02-02
Yorkton–Melville Region, SK
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sasktoday.ca
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The EHN Willowview Recovery Centre, a new addictions treatment centre near Lumsden, recently opened and began intake for 20 patients on January 21. The facility is Saskatchewan’s largest addictions treatment centre, accommodating up to 60 patients once fully operational.
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Job creation
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-31
Regina–Moose Mountain Region, SK
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saskatchewan.ca
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The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) and the Assiniboine Valley Health and Wellness Foundation recently signed a 15-year agreement for SHA to operate and staff the Assiniboine Valley Health Centre in Kamsack. Additional staff have already been hired with more services to come. The SHA also announced that seven new doctor positions were approved for the Kamsack Hospital.
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Other type of event
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-02-04
Yorkton–Melville Region, SK
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sasktoday.ca
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The City of Saskatoon will be constructing a new compost facility. Estimated to cost $22.1M, construction will begin sometime this year with completion expected in 2026.
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Job creation
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Construction
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Added on 2025-02-04
Saskatoon–Biggar Region, SK
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thestarphoenix.com
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The Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) is launching a new Indigenous Action Plan to promote Indigenous engagement within SRC and communities across the province. The plan will feature two employment-focused programs aimed at recruiting and hiring more Indigenous Peoples by partnering with Indigenous educational institutions and training centres.
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Other type of event
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Added on 2025-01-29
Saskatchewan
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saskatchewan.ca
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The Government of Canada, Government of Saskatchewan and industry partners are providing $7.2M to support livestock and forage-related research. The Agriculture Development Fund will support 30 livestock and forage-related research projects in 2025. Projects include research on pathogens and manufacturing vaccines, fire herbicide applications, and trace-mineral supplementation.
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Other type of event
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Professional, scientific and technical services
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Added on 2025-01-29
Saskatchewan
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canada.ca
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The Water Security Agency (WSA) launched an Agricultural Water Stewardship Policy, providing $1M over three years towards research and monitoring. The policy aims to protect wetlands, regulate how many wetlands can be drained for agriculture, and fund projects that protect water quality and wetland habitat.
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Other type of event
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Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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Added on 2025-01-30
Saskatchewan
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saskatchewan.ca
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The Government of Manitoba is spending $86,000 to support 19 small and medium-sized companies in expanding and diversifying their export markets. The funding is in response to potential U.S. tariffs and will be awarded to those within the agriculture, manufacturing, education, and bio-environmental industries.
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Other type of event
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Added on 2025-01-30
Manitoba
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news.gov.mb.ca
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A new program designed to assist seniors with grocery store trips recently launched in Winnipeg. The Food Access Bus, a chartered Winnipeg Transit bus, offers free rides to seniors who have transportation challenges or mobility issues.
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Job creation
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-02-01
Winnipeg Region, MB
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cbc.ca
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The City of Winnipeg has amended the zoning by-laws to allow residential development on select malls and corridor sites. The amendments are in support of the Housing Accelerator Fund and will help fast-track housing construction within the city.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-31
Winnipeg Region, MB
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winnipeg.ca
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The Government of Manitoba is spending $11.3M to upgrade the province’s winter road system, an increase of $1.8M from 2023. The funding will go towards constructing a temporary route from St. Theresa Point to Berens River, reducing travel time and allowing the delivery of essential goods such as fuel, building materials, and food supplies.
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Job creation
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-31
North Region, MB
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news.gov.mb.ca
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The federal and provincial governments are spending more than $79M into the Hudson Bay Railway and Port of Churchill. The funding will go towards restoring the rail line and replacing old port infrastructure in an effort to diversify Canadian trading markets.
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Job creation
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Construction
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Added on 2025-02-04
North Region, MB
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globalnews.ca
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Winnipeg Transit will be replacing most of their bus routes at the end of June 2025. The new transit system will feature a grid-like map with main lines running through high-frequency areas and feeder routes branching out into residential and industrial neighbourhoods.
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Other type of event
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Transportation and warehousing
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Added on 2025-01-30
Winnipeg Region, MB
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cbc.ca
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Simon Fraser University has received $2.5M from the Government of Canada to launch PeraGo, a new program to support deeptech companies in their early growth stages. The program will be operated by SFU VentureLabs which will receive the funds over the next three years.
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Other type of event
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Management of Companies and Enterprises
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Added on 2025-02-03
Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC
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techcouver.com
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Several large companies and government organizations are hiring in British Columbia’s Lower Mainland. Job openings include positions at Air Canada, Science World and the Vancouver Police Department among many others. Most of the positions are located in Vancouver, Burnaby and Richmond.
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Job creation
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Added on 2025-01-29
Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC
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dailyhive.com
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Canagold Resources Ltd. has announced that it has received approval from the Government of British Columbia to advance to the next phase of the Environmental Assessment process for its New Polaris gold mine project near Atlin. Canagold expects to make the final decision on whether to develop the mine by early 2026.
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Other type of event
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Mining and oil and gas extraction
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Added on 2025-01-30
Nechako Region, BC
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miningnewsnorth.com
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BC Hydro has begun seismic upgrades at Ladore Dam near Campbell River. These upgrades are expected to cost up to $379M and will ensure that the dam will continue to hold water in the event of an earthquake or flood. The work is expected to create 70 jobs every year until the project is completed in 2029.
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Job creation
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-31
Vancouver Island and Coast Region, BC
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www.biv.com
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Metlakatla Development Corporation (MDC) and the Prince Rupert Port have received a $60M loan from the Canada Infrastructure Bank to develop South Kaien Import Logistics Park. The project would be the first Indigenous-led port logistics facility in British Columbia. The funding will be used for site preparation work for the 56-acre project which is expected to take two years.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-30
North Coast Region, BC
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vicnews.com
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The Government of Canada has announced over $17M in funding for businesses in British Columbia through PacifiCan’s Business Acceleration Pilot project. The funds will go to 10 organizations in sectors such as life sciences, clean technology and construction. The funds are expected to enhance businesses’ access to international markets and create over 2500 jobs.
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Job creation
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Added on 2025-01-31
British Columbia
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canada.ca
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The Government of British Columbia has announced over $19M to support stronger climate adaptation across 39 communities. The funds will support 46 projects that help communities plan for and reduce the impacts of future climate disasters.
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Green jobs
Other type of event
|
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Added on 2025-01-30
British Columbia
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news.gov.bc.ca
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O'Rourke Family Estate, a Lake Country winery, is hiring for a variety of full-time, part-time and seasonal positions. The available positions include staff for the restaurant, event and housekeeping teams.
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Job creation
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Added on 2025-02-02
Thompson–Okanagan Region, BC
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castanet.net
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Boomi, a United States-based technology company, has opened a new office in Vancouver. Boomi first expanded to Vancouver in 2023 and has hired nearly 200 new employees for the new location so far. The company has plans to hire more staff for this office over the year.
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Job creation
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Professional, scientific and technical services
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Added on 2025-01-31
Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC
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dailyhive.com
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The Governments of Canada and British Columbia have partnered with the Village of Tahsis to provide a total of $2.8M to support flood protection infrastructure. The project will include the construction of two flood walls and an earth berm.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-28
Vancouver Island and Coast Region, BC
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canada.ca
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The Government of British Columbia is providing the City of Merritt with nearly $5M to support the municipality’s flood mitigation plan. Most of the funds will go towards the construction of an overland water pump station. The money comes from the $19M Community Emergency Preparedness Fund that supports impacted communities across the province.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-31
Thompson–Okanagan Region, BC
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castanet.net
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The Government of British Columbia has created a new $5M Tree Fruit Climate Resiliency program to support tree-fruit growers in case of extreme weather. The fund will help cover things like protective covers, heaters, sprinklers and shade protection. The program is also open to applications for innovative projects that boost the industry’s resiliency.
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Green jobs
Other type of event
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Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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Added on 2025-01-30
British Columbia
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news.gov.bc.ca
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Chicha San Chen, a bubble tea shop, is opening its first Vancouver location on February 1.
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Other type of event
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2025-01-30
Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC
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dailyhive.com
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Netflix is preparing to open Netflix Animation Studios Vancouver in Mount Pleasant. Netflix is currently accepting expressions of interest for future roles at the studio.
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Job creation
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Arts, entertainment and recreation
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Added on 2025-01-31
Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC
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dailyhive.com
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The Government of British Columbia has provided Atco Wood Products, a forest-sector manufacturer in Fruitvale, with $50K to complete planning for a new veneer-production facility and purchase new equipment. These funds come through the B.C. Manufacturing Jobs Fund with the goal of creating jobs, boosting local economies and diversifying the range of fibre sources used by the industry.
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Job creation
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Manufacturing
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Added on 2025-01-31
Kootenay Region, BC
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castanet.net
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The District of Lake Country has received $150K in grant funding from the Government of British Columbia for climate adaptation. The funds will be used to conduct a risk assessment and enhance the community’s resilience to extreme weather.
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Green jobs
Other type of event
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Added on 2025-02-01
Thompson–Okanagan Region, BC
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castanet.net
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Miru, a Vancouver-based technology company, has received a US$5M investment from Stifel Bank to accelerate the development of their electrochromic window technology. Miru has five demonstration plants in design or development across North America and Europe.
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Other type of event
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Professional, scientific and technical services
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Added on 2025-01-30
Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC
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techcouver.com
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The City of Vancouver has approved three tower projects for the Broadway Plan area. The three towers will have nearly 500 total rental housing units.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-31
Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC
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dailyhive.com
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Five Roads Brewing has announced it is closing its taproom location in Richmond on January 31. The company said that the closure was due to economic conditions facing British Columbia’s restaurants and breweries.
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Layoff
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2025-01-31
Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC
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dailyhive.com
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Stillwater Consulting and Lil'wat Forestry Ventures have partnered to deliver two fully funded, six-week training programs on wildfire and community resilience. The program hopes to train 24 students every year for three years. The program also includes additional certifications to ensure students are employable outside of the fire season, such as silviculture and tree planting skills.
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Other type of event
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Educational services
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Added on 2025-02-02
Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC
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piquenewsmagazine.com
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The Government of British Columbia has provided $150K to the Village of Lumby for industrial area dike planning. The project will help the community be more prepared for floods.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-30
Thompson–Okanagan Region, BC
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castanet.net
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A new multi-port charging site has opened in Colwood. The high-speed charging hub is the first for the region and is part of BC Hydro’s larger electric vehicle plans across the province.
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Green jobs
Other type of event
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Transportation and warehousing
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Added on 2025-02-04
Vancouver Island and Coast Region, BC
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cheknews.ca
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The Strathcona Regional District is spending $350K on climate and disaster reduction projects in the region. The funding comes from the Government of British Columbia’s Disaster Risk Reduction / Climate Adaptation grant. Projects include tsunami education, flood mitigation and wetland restoration.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-31
Vancouver Island and Coast Region, BC
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cheknews.ca
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The City of Burnaby has decided to cancel its plans to expand the Confederation Park Community Centre due to a lack of funds and changes to legislation. The project was set to begin in fall 2024.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-29
Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC
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citynews.ca
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Mangrove Lithium has raised over $50.6M for the construction of a lithium refining plant in Delta, British Columbia. The facility is expected to be operational by the end of 2025.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-29
Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC
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mining-technology.com
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According to a report from the Canadian Tree Nursery Association, more than half of Canada’s tree seedlings are grown in British Columbia. The industry is expected to grow following a sharp increase in wildfire activity across Canada. The association estimates it will take 5.3B seedlings to plant only 15% of Canadian forests burned by wildfire in 2023 and 2024, which would create nearly 31K jobs.
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Green jobs
Job creation
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Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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Added on 2025-01-31
British Columbia
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www.biv.com
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Gastronomy, a Vancouver restaurant, recently confirmed it had shut down on December 19. The restaurant said that expensive rent and labour costs forced the business to close.
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Layoff
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2025-02-04
Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC
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dailyhive.com
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Red Deer Public Schools is partnering with Red Deer Emergency Services to offer a fire academy for high school students. Beginning in the 2025-2026 school year, students in grades 11 and 12 who enrol will receive hands-on firefighting training as well as credit toward their high school diploma. Space is available for 20 students each year.
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Other type of event
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Public administration
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Added on 2025-01-28
Red Deer Region, AB
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rdnewsnow.com
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The Government of Alberta is providing a $3.8M grant to Alberta Geological Survey to complete a 3-year study mapping the quality, quantity, and locations of Alberta’s groundwater, which is becoming more important as demand for water increases in the province.
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Other type of event
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Professional, scientific and technical services
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Added on 2025-01-28
Alberta
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alberta.ca
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Parks Canada is securing 100 duplex trailers for temporary housing in Jasper. The trailers will be available to residents as the community rebuilds following last summer’s wildfire. The units are expected to be ready for occupancy February 26.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-29
Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House Region, AB
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ctvnews.ca
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The Jasper Municipal Council is considering a pop-up business village in one of the community’s parking lots. This space would allow businesses displaced by last year’s wildfire to operate again. Interested businesses include restaurants, retail shops, and tourism operators.
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Other type of event
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Added on 2025-01-30
Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House Region, AB
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thealbertan.com
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Walmart Canada is spending $6.5B over the next five years to expand its supply chain and open new stores, including three in Alberta. Locations in Edmonton, Calgary, and Fort McMurray are scheduled to open by 2027.
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Job creation
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Retail trade
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Added on 2025-01-30
Alberta
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cbc.ca
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The City of Calgary has posted over a hundred positions for summer students in a variety of areas. These include communications, urban forestry, law, trails inventory, and information management.
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Job creation
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Public administration
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Added on 2025-02-01
Calgary Region, AB
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dailyhive.com
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The Alberta Medical Association says a shortage of obstetricians-gynecologists in the province could lead to worsening pregnancy outcomes in both rural and urban areas. The Government of Alberta says the number of OB/GYNs rose from 249 in 2023 to 267 in 2024 and that it is taking steps to ensure this growth continues.
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Other type of event
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-29
Alberta
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ctvnews.ca
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Calgary City Council has voted to proceed with its $6.2B Green Line LRT project following months of uncertainty. While the details of the project’s downtown route are still being discussed, the city plans to begin construction on the southeast portion of the line later this year.
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Job creation
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-29
Calgary Region, AB
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cbc.ca
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Air Canada and WestJet will be adding more domestic flights from Fort McMurray in 2025. WestJet’s new flights are to Edmonton and Calgary, and Air Canada’s are to Calgary and Toronto. The Fort McMurray Airport Authority hopes to increase passenger volumes to 362,000 in 2025, up from the 350,000 recorded in 2024.
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Other type of event
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Transportation and warehousing
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Added on 2025-02-03
Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region, AB
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dailyheraldtribune.com
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The Government of Alberta is spending $53M to create new child care spaces across the province. The funding will be allocated through grants to non-profit and public child-care providers who wish to build new facilities or expand existing ones. The government has set a goal of 42,500 new child care spaces by March 2026.
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Job creation
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-30
Alberta
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lethbridgenewsnow.com
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The Government of Canada is providing $13.4M to support several projects that aim to improve the efficiency and affordability of carbon capture technologiesk and create jobs. Funding recipients include InnoTech Alberta Inc., Ionada Canada, the University of Calgary, and the University of Alberta.
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Green jobs
Job creation
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Professional, scientific and technical services
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Added on 2025-01-30
Alberta
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tech
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The City of Grande Prairie launched new initiatives to attract more family doctors. The Family Physician Attraction Incentive Program was launched on January 15, and an ambassador program is now available to provide doctors with resources as they relocate to Grande Prairie.
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Job creation
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-02-01
Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region, AB
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cbc.ca
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The Government of Canada is providing $5M over five years to Trade Winds to Success Training Society, an Alberta-based non-profit that offers training to Indigenous workers hoping to join the skilled trades. The funding will enable training for 290 people to help address labour shortages in the construction industry, where 263,400 workers are expected to retire by 2033.
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Job creation
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-30
Alberta
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cbc.ca
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Calgary home sales fell by 12% in January compared to the same period in 2024 but are still above average for this time of year, according to the Calgary Real Estate Board. Calgary's housing inventory is expected to increase in 2025 after three years of limited supply.
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Other type of event
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Real estate and rental and leasing
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Added on 2025-02-03
Calgary Region, AB
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cbc.ca
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AltaLink is planning a 17km transmission line that will connect Acciona Energy Canada Global Inc.’s proposed Lone Butte Solar Project to the electrical grid. The Lone Butte project is described as a 450-megawatt solar farm on approximately 2,000 acres of land near Torrington. Stakeholder consultations regarding the transmission line are to be completed prior to the proposed construction start date of January 2027.
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Green jobs
Other type of event
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Utilities
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Added on 2025-01-29
Calgary Region, AB
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thealbertan.com
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Tuktu Resources Ltd. has expanded its land holdings in southern Alberta’s deep basin, adding about 27.75 gross sections. The company has also begun drilling its first horizontal well in a newly discovered reservoir, with this project expected to be complete within a month.
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Other type of event
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Mining and oil and gas extraction
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Added on 2025-02-04
Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region, AB
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energynow.ca
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The City of Calgary is partnering with local non-profits to offer daytime shelter spaces for people experiencing homelessness. The new day spaces will provide meals, showers, warming areas, and access to housing resources and other supports. The coalition, which includes 20 organizations, hope to have the new spaces running by July 2025.
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Other type of event
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-31
Calgary Region, AB
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calgaryherald.com
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A new eatery called Nero will soon be opening in Edmonton’s Molson Brewery Building. The team behind the new venture currently runs two other Edmonton restaurants: Italian eateries Bianco and Rosso Pizzeria.
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Job creation
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2025-01-29
Edmonton Region, AB
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dailyhive.com
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P.E.I. tourism broke records in 2024, with more than 1.7M visitors to the Island and an estimated $520.7M spent while on P.E.I. Traffic at the Confederation Bridge and the Charlottetown Airport also had record highs in 2024, as did cruise ship traffic.
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Other type of event
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2025-02-05
Prince Edward Island, PE
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cbc.ca
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While Charlottetown saw $250M in new developments in the past year and Summerside exceeded $100M in building permits, affordability remains a challenge. Work is underway to not only increase supply but add more social and subsidized housing as well.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-02-02
Prince Edward Island, PE
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cbc.ca
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Unions representing healthcare workers in P.E.I. dread the momentum towards the privatization of the public healthcare system following a statement from the president and chief executive officer of the provincial health authority. The statement specified that healthcare decisions should benefit patients and staff, whether the care comes from a public or private provider.
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Other type of event
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-31
Prince Edward Island, PE
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Radio-Canada Atlantique
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Each oyster fishing area in P.E.I. officially has traces of MSX, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). The agency put out an official statement on February 7. This announcement does not mean that all oysters are infected. However, the sampling done by the CFIA since the disease was first detected last summer indicates that there are infected oysters in every area of the province.
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Other type of event
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Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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Added on 2025-02-04
Prince Edward Island, PE
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Radio-Canada Atlantique
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NuVista Psychedelic Medicine has opened a new ketamine clinic in Stratford, which offers an alternate treatment for people with mental health conditions. Psychiatrists review patient’s mental health history to determine if they are a good candidate or not.
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Other type of event
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-02-03
Prince Edward Island, PE
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cbc.ca
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The P.E.I. Federation of Agriculture has launched a new five-year plan for farmers to prepare and adapt to climate change and reduce greenhouse gases. The plan includes sharing ideas and resources to address issues such as soil health and sustainability.
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Green jobs
Other type of event
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Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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Added on 2025-01-31
Prince Edward Island, PE
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cbc.ca
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The Island has pulled American liquor from P.E.I. liquor stores in response to the threat of U.S. tariffs. The province has stressed the importance of buying local, supporting Island suppliers, protecting jobs, and remaining competitive.
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Other type of event
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Retail trade
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Added on 2025-02-02
Prince Edward Island, PE
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cbc.ca
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The Government of Canada has announced an additional $2M in funding for Maggie's Place Family Resource Centre. Provincial funding of $1.5M was also announced for the N.S. Hospice Palliative Care Association.
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Other type of event
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-31
Nova Scotia
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canada.ca
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New Business Openings/Coming Soon: Cahier, Borsch House, Tiger’s Hand Pulled Noodles (all in Halifax), Best Kind Mud Shop, Plato’s Closet, Nova Furniture Mall (all in Dartmouth), Coco & Riley’s Candy Store (Eastern Passage); Closures: Candy Depot (Dartmouth Crossing), Rumi Coffee (Halifax), and Sudz in the City (Dartmouth).
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Other type of event
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Retail trade
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Added on 2025-02-02
Halifax Region, NS
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retales.ca
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The Government of Canada invests has announced up to $25M in funding for the Halifax Port Authority to bolster both environmental sustainability and supply chain efficiency.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-02-05
Halifax Region, NS
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canada.ca
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Global demand is a key driver of where the cyclical mining industry invests its time and money and could limit the provincial government’s ability to attract more critical mineral development. Mining company executives suggest that three things have to align when considering new mining projects: global demand, attractive geology, and a favourable political environment.
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Other type of event
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Mining and oil and gas extraction
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Added on 2025-02-04
Nova Scotia
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cbc.ca
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New Dawn Enterprises, a non-profit community organization, has received $1.35M in funding to create up to 49 additional childcare spaces in its Glace Bay Youth and Family Centre. New Dawn offers programs and services that focus on supporting low-income youth and families in Cape Breton.
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Other type of event
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-02-04
Cape Breton Region, NS
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novascotia.ca
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Enrolment is up at St. Francis Xavier's 2-year nursing program from 31 last year to 48 in January 2025. The N.S. Nurses' Union suggests that the solution to the shortage lies in increasing seats in multiple programs around the province, recruiting international and out-of-province nurses, and improving young nurse retention.
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Other type of event
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-02-05
Nova Scotia
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cbc.ca
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The Government of Canada has announced $3,551,945 for 2024-25 for 13 Community Business Development Corporations (CBDCs) in Nova Scotia to enable them to offer essential financial assistance, specialized training, expert guidance, and customized local initiatives to support rural businesses, organizations, and communities.
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Other type of event
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Other services (except public administration)
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Added on 2025-01-31
Nova Scotia
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canada.ca
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The N.S. Government has announced $330k to the the Beef Abattoir and Processing Assistance aimed at increasing productivity in the sector. In 2023, beef generated more than $42M at the farm gate with over 380 licensed beef producers in N.S., 11 provincially inspected beef abattoirs and 86 licensed meat processing facilities.
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Other type of event
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Manufacturing
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Added on 2025-02-04
Nova Scotia
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novascotia.ca
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Bedford-based Doucet Developments has reversed its plan to build a hotel on the Sydney waterfront and now plans to build retail space at the boardwalk and street levels, with a parking garage and a 138 residential 6-story unit. The company expects construction to start later in 2025.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-02-04
Cape Breton Region, NS
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cbc.ca
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The new hospital in Corner Brook, which opened eight months ago, is still not able to provide radiation therapy to cancer patients due to a lack of staff. According to the clinical chief of the provincial cancer care program, there are still two vacancies for radiation oncologists, two vacancies for radiotherapy positions, and a vacancy for a medical physicist and dosimetrist.
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Other type of event
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-02-05
West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region, NL
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Radio-Canada Atlantique
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The Government of Canada has announced $1M in funding for Atlas Salt Inc. (St. George’s), to support the company’s Great Atlantic Salt Project. Construction is scheduled to begin this year, with production in 2029. The project is expected to have up to 300 full-time construction jobs and 170 permanent positions during operations.
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Job creation
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Mining and oil and gas extraction
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Added on 2025-02-05
West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region, NL
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canada.ca
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The N.L. Government is redirecting $5.75M over the next 2 years to help the province's fishing industry explore diversified markets in Europe and Asia as threats of tariffs from the United States loom. The U.S. is a dominant buyer of N.L. snow crab accounting for about 90% of the total snow crab harvested in the province.
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Other type of event
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Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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Added on 2025-02-04
Newfoundland and Labrador
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cbc.ca
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The Government of Canada has announced $972k for 7 projects in Corner Brook to help organizations upgrade equipment and infrastructure and explore future opportunities. These include College of the North Atlantic ($315k), Camber Arts ($295k), City of Corner Brook ($136.5k), N.L. Federation of Agriculture ($116k), Qalipu Mi'kmaq First Nation ($59k), and Qalipu Development Corp. ($50k).
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Other type of event
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Educational services
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Added on 2025-01-31
West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region, NL
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canada.ca
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World Energy GH2 is pivoting from its planned wind-powered green hydrogen and ammonia plant (Stephenville) to a new shorter-term focus on data centres and e-fuel production. The company recently acknowledged that it was having difficulty finding markets for green hydrogen and ammonia, which are not maturing at the rate initially expected.
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Green jobs
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Information and cultural industries
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Added on 2025-02-04
West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region, NL
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cbc.ca
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The Government of Canada has partially reversed course on its decision to cut economic immigration numbers in N.L. and has offered to increase spaces by an additional 1,000 spaces, for a total of 2,525 newcomer spots per year, though still less than the previous 3,050 spaces. N.L. has agreed to also take in 290 humanitarian migrants over the next 2 years.
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Other type of event
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-31
Newfoundland and Labrador
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cbc.ca
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A private addictions rehab centre has been approved to operate on Darlings Island. The centre could treat up to eight patients as early as May or June. Recruitment is underway for an addiction counsellor, a social worker, a cook and a nutritionist.
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Job creation
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-02-03
Saint John–St. Stephen Region, NB
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cbc.ca
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The N.B. government has stated that it will not sign any new U.S. contracts over the next 30 days and will look to deal more with Canadian businesses. The Atlantic provinces are working together to find new markets for export items like seafood and lumber.
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Other type of event
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Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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Added on 2025-02-04
New Brunswick
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thewave.ca
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Port Saint John in N.B. will have a massive cold storage facility as of next year. Construction on the warehouse, which is over 17,000 square metres (about 190,000 square feet), is due to start this spring, according to the port authority. The warehouse will have 22,000 pallet positions to store food products before they are loaded onto container ships.
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Other type of event
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Transportation and warehousing
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Added on 2025-02-01
Saint John–St. Stephen Region, NB
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Radio-Canada Atlantique
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N.B.’s Immigration Minister says that federal immigration cuts will impact restaurants and food processors in the coming years, especially in rural and older communities. The province has mainly allocated spots to the health, education and trade sectors.
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Other type of event
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2025-02-05
New Brunswick
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cbc.ca
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Moosehead Breweries would like to see interprovincial trade barriers reduced as the threat of U.S. tariffs loom. A CFIB report ranked N.B. last for having the most stringent rules on importing alcohol. Moosehead exports about 20% of its beer to the U.S.
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Other type of event
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Manufacturing
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Added on 2025-02-04
New Brunswick
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cbc.ca
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The Gulf of St. Lawrence snow crab quota should be around 15,000 metric tonnes, according to recommendations made by scientists at Fisheries and Oceans Canada. This quota represents a reduction of approximately 7,000 tonnes compared to 2024. According to the president of the Association des Crabiers Acadiens, there would be 80,000 to 90,000 fewer pounds of crab for each fishery this spring.
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Other type of event
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Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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Added on 2025-01-31
New Brunswick
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Radio-Canada Atlantique
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After more than 30 years in business in the Saint John City Market, Billy’s Seafood Company announced that the business is no longer viable and will shut down. The owner cited loss of patio revenues, renovations and the pandemic as contributing factors.
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Layoff
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2025-02-04
Saint John–St. Stephen Region, NB
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ctvnews.ca
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Wabi Iron & Steel Corp. has received over $3.2M from the federal government to support growth and innovation at its New Liskeard foundry in Northern Ontario, creating 43 new jobs
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Job creation
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Manufacturing
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Added on 2025-01-28
Northeast Region, ON
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canada.ca
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The provincial government is investing over $2.5M into seven economic development projects and 15 internships in the Kenora region
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Job creation
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Added on 2025-01-27
Northwest Region, ON
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nohfc.ca
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Pür & Simple IP Inc., opened a new breakfast restaurant at Bayview Village in Toronto
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Job creation
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2025-01-30
Toronto Region, ON
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retail-insider.com
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The federal government has invested $960K to support jobs, businesses, and economic development in Greater Sudbury
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Job creation
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Added on 2025-01-28
Northeast Region, ON
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canada.ca
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The County of Wellington is investing $22.2M, including $4.2M from the federal government, to replace four bridges, with completion expected by 2027
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Job creation
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-31
Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region, ON
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elorafergustoday.com
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The Town of Kingsville will receive over $7.4M in infrastructure funding from the provincial government
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Job creation
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-24
Windsor-Sarnia Region, ON
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cbc.ca
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The Acoustic Room, a musical instrument store in Hamilton, will close at the end of March
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Layoff
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Retail trade
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Added on 2025-02-03
Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region, ON
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cekan.ca
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Ingenia Polymers Corp. has completed the expansion of its manufacturing facility in Brantford, creating 10 new jobs
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Job creation
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Manufacturing
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Added on 2025-01-22
Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region, ON
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brantbeacon.ca
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Melrose Paving Co. Ltd. has begun site preparations for the Stevenson Memorial Hospital redevelopment in Alliston, with nearly $14.5M from the provincial government. Site preparation is expected to be completed by November 2025.
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Job creation
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-30
Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region, ON
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newtectimes.com
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The City of Windsor has received nearly $19M from the provincial government to support local infrastructure
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Job creation
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-24
Windsor-Sarnia Region, ON
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cbc.ca
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The provincial government is investing up to $75.5M to increase emergency shelter spaces and affordable housing units in communities throughout the province
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-27
Ontario
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ontario.ca
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Portage Ontario has closed its youth rehabilitation centre north of Elora, resulting in 25 job losses
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Layoff
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-02-01
Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region, ON
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elorafergustoday.com
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The provincial government is investing $100M to support skills training for workers in manufacturing, construction, critical mineral extraction, and other skilled trades
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Other type of event
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Added on 2025-01-27
Ontario
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ontario.ca
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The provincial government is investing over $6.5M for 25 economic development projects in the Timiskaming-Cochrane region
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Job creation
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Added on 2025-01-25
Northeast Region, ON
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nohfc.ca
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Walmart Canada will open a distribution centre in Vaughan by Spring 2025
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Job creation
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Retail trade
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Added on 2025-01-30
Toronto Region, ON
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walmartcanada.ca
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The Municipalité d’Havre-Saint-Pierre is investing just under $3.6M in renovating its arena. The Société du Plan Nord is investing nearly $1.2M, and the Government of Quebec is contributing just over $367,000.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-21
Côte-Nord Region, QC
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Available in French only
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Écosite de La Matapédia, a non-profit organization, inaugurated its new ecocentre in Amqui following a $2.5M investment. The Government of Quebec and the Regional County Municipality of La Matapédia partnered on the project.
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Green jobs
Other type of event
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Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
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Added on 2025-01-16
Bas-Saint-Laurent Region, QC
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Available in French only
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The Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue is organizing a job, internship, and networking fair at its Rouyn-Noranda campus on February 26, 2025
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Other type of event
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Added on 2025-01-21
Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region, QC
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Available in French only
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Pizza Salvatoré, a fast-food chain, will open a new restaurant in Bois-des-Filion at the end of April 2025. The new location is made possible thanks to an investment of over half a million dollars.
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Other type of event
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2025-01-22
Laurentides Region, QC
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Available in French only
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Hébergement Puamun, an inn, officially opened on January 18 in the municipality of Aguanish
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Other type of event
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2025-01-22
Côte-Nord Region, QC
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Available in French only
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Dumont Nickel, a company that mines ore for the battery industry at its mine in Launay, will establish its headquarters in Amos. To date, the overall project has required a $2.5B investment. Ultimately, the project will create 570 jobs.
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Green jobs
Job creation
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Mining and oil and gas extraction
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Added on 2025-01-23
Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region, QC
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Available in French only
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The Ville de Chambly received nearly $5.8M from the Government of Quebec to build a fire station
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-20
Montérégie Region, QC
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Available in French only
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Oceania, an indoor water park in Chambly, expects to open on March 31, 2025. The business is looking to hire part- and full-time employees. Ultimately, the $41M facility could hire up to 125 people.
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Job creation
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Arts, entertainment and recreation
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Added on 2025-01-27
Montérégie Region, QC
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Available in French only
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The Ville de Brossard is investing just under $10M in rehabilitating the storm drainage, water supply, and sewer systems on Malo Street. The Government of Quebec may contribute financially to the project, which will begin in May and be complete in November.
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Other type of event
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Utilities
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Added on 2025-01-27
Montérégie Region, QC
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Available in French only
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Habitation Saint-Adolphe-d’Howard, a retirement residence, announced the construction of a building with 31 social and affordable housing units in the municipality of the same name. The three levels of government and partners contributed to this $16.7M project.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-28
Laurentides Region, QC
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Available in French only
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The Centre hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal (CHUM) cut 134 jobs, including 102 vacant positions. This decision stems from budget restrictions in the healthcare network.
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Layoff
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-24
Montréal Region, QC
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Available in French only
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Laval-based subcontractors specializing in logistics and transportation, Alliance T&S, Route 961, E-Mile Logistique, and 9449-8938 Québec inc., laid off 507 employees following Amazon’s announcement that it will leave the province
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Layoff
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Transportation and warehousing
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Added on 2025-01-24
Laval Region, QC
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Available in French only
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The Niobec Mine, a niobium mineral producer in Saint-Honoré, laid off around 15 employees due to the possibility of American tariffs being imposed on Canadian products
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Layoff
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Mining and oil and gas extraction
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Added on 2025-01-29
Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region, QC
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Available in French only
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The Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux de Laval will cut nearly 150 jobs within its various facilities. This decision stems from budget restrictions in the healthcare network.
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Layoff
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-24
Montréal Region, QC
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cbc.ca
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Advanced Energy Minerals Canada, a high-purity alumina manufacturer, invested over $27M in purchasing a kiln for its plant in Cap-Chat. The company, which has 90 employees in Gaspésie and Montréal, hopes to hire around 30 additional staff by next year.
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Green jobs
Job creation
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Manufacturing
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Added on 2025-01-20
Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region, QC
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Available in French only
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Subcontractors specializing in logistics and transportation laid off 1,459 employees in the regions of Montréal, Laval, Montérégie, and Outaouais. This decision follows Amazon’s announcement that it will close its seven sites in the province.
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Layoff
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Transportation and warehousing
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Added on 2025-01-24
Québec
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Available in French only
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Columbus Café & Co, a coffee shop chain, officially opened a new location in Mont-Tremblant
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Other type of event
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2025-01-23
Laurentides Region, QC
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Available in French only
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The Ville de Chambly began demolishing its fire station, which will be replaced by a new building. The Government of Quebec contributed over $7.8M to the overall project, which should be complete by the end of 2026.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-27
Montérégie Region, QC
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Available in French only
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Rio Tinto Iron and Titanium laid off around 30 executives at its plant in Sorel-Tracy
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Layoff
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Mining and oil and gas extraction
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Added on 2025-01-28
Montérégie Region, QC
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Available in French only
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Montréal-based subcontractors specializing in logistics and transportation, Opti-Prime Transport, ML II Transport, Distribution FLXP NK, and CNKT Logistiques, laid off 574 employees following Amazon’s announcement that it will leave the province
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Layoff
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Transportation and warehousing
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Added on 2025-01-24
Montréal Region, QC
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Available in French only
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The Maison des aînés et alternative de Longueuil was inaugurated on January 24. The government invested $59M in the home, which can accommodate 72 people.
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Other type of event
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-24
Montérégie Region, QC
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Available in French only
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The Société québécoise du cannabis (SQDC) opened a dispensary in Sainte-Julie, which is the first open-concept location. The dispensary will create around 10 jobs.
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Green jobs
Job creation
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Retail trade
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Added on 2025-01-24
Montérégie Region, QC
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Available in French only
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The Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux (CISSS) de la Chaudière-Appalaches is cutting 122 jobs within its network. The CISSS will be looking to reassign employees to over 300 vacant positions.
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Other type of event
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-24
Chaudière-Appalaches Region, QC
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Available in French only
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The Caisse Desjardins de la Rive-Nord du Saguenay will close its service centres in Saint-Ambroise and Saint-Honoré and the ATM in Saint-David-de-Falardeau on March 5. The credit union will reassign around 15 employees following this decision.
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Layoff
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Finance and insurance
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Added on 2025-01-28
Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region, QC
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Available in French only
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The Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux (CIUSSS) de la Capitale-Nationale is cutting 258 jobs within its network, including 76 jobs that are filled. The affected staff will be able to apply to 1,400 vacant positions within the CIUSSS between January 29 and February 11.
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Layoff
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-27
Capitale-Nationale Region, QC
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Available in French only
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The Musée de la civilisation in Québec cut 17 jobs due to budgetary restrictions. These include curator, information officer, digital project manager, exhibition project manager, and assistant director positions, among others.
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Layoff
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Arts, entertainment and recreation
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Added on 2025-01-25
Capitale-Nationale Region, QC
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Available in French only
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Cora, a chain breakfast restaurant, closed its location on King Street West in Sherbrooke
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Layoff
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2025-01-24
Estrie Region, QC
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Available in French only
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The Ministère de l’Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs will close its office in Matagami in January 2026
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Green jobs
Layoff
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Public administration
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Added on 2025-01-24
Nord-du-Québec Region, QC
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Available in French only
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Gestion Courose, a property manager, is investing over $340M in building The MileBrook in Montréal’s Rivière-des-Prairies–Pointe-aux-Trembles borough. Over 800 rental condos will be available, including 355 as of this year.
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Green jobs
Other type of event
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Real estate and rental and leasing
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Added on 2025-01-28
Montréal Region, QC
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yahoo.com
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The Centre de la petite enfance Les Jolis Minois opened a new facility with 70 spots in Terrebonne last December
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Other type of event
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-23
Lanaudière Region, QC
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Available in French only
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Merinov, an integrated industrial research centre, received $2M from Canada Economic Development to build its fishing innovation hub in Grande-Rivière. The project, valued at over $31M, is funded by various partners and is expected to be complete in May 2025.
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Other type of event
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Professional, scientific and technical services
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Added on 2025-01-24
Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region, QC
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Available in French only
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The Festival Western de Saint-Tite, a non-profit organization, inaugurated La Ganterie community centre in Saint-Tite. The project received $3.1M in subsidies from Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions.
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Other type of event
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Arts, entertainment and recreation
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Added on 2025-01-16
Mauricie Region, QC
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Available in French only
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The Ville de Thetford Mines is investing $7M in building an outdoor aquatic centre in Notre-Dame park. The construction project is scheduled to begin this year, and it should be complete in 2026.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-23
Chaudière-Appalaches Region, QC
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Available in French only
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The Dél??n? Got'??n? Government is exploring the feasibility of a small-scale hydro turbine power project on the Great Bear River, NWT, to provide energy for the community of 650 residents and reduce reliance on diesel. If approved by the Sahtu Land and Water Board, the Dél??n? Got'??n? Government will hire a contractor to conduct both a feasibility study and an engineering study.
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Green jobs
Other type of event
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Utilities
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Added on 2025-01-22
Northwest Territories, NT
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cbc.ca
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The federal government is providing $1.2M for four projects aimed at supporting women in the Northwest Territories. This includes $200,000 each for the NWT Disabilities Council and the NWT Seniors' Society, and $400,000 each for the Status of Women Council of the NWT and the Native Women's Association of the NWT. The funding will be used to develop culturally relevant, inclusive, and accessible services.
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Other type of event
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-22
Northwest Territories, NT
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nnsl.com
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The number of Justices of the Peace, judicial officers who issue warrants, has decreased in Nunavut by 40% since 2016, from 51 in 2016 to 31 currently. In 2016, there were 22 Nunavut communities with a Justice of the Peace; that number is now down to 17. Nunavut’s new chief justice aims to prioritize recruitment and training across the territory.
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Other type of event
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Public administration
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Added on 2025-01-27
Nunavut, NU
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cbc.ca
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The federal and Northwest Territories governments are contributing $7.7M and $2.5M, respectively, for a combined total of $10.3M over five years toward wildfire prevention and mitigation efforts in the Northwest Territories. The specific allocation of these funds has not yet been finalized, though some will be used to hire additional Firesmart staff to help develop regional Firesmart communities.
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Green jobs
Job creation
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Professional, scientific and technical services
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Added on 2025-01-24
Northwest Territories, NT
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cabinradio.ca
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Aurora College is closing all 19 of its community learning centres in the Northwest Territories by the end of June this year. The college cited low enrolment and high operating costs as reasons for the closures. The Union of Northern Workers stated that approximately 47 unionized employees could be affected. The union has filed a grievance with the Northwest Territories government, stating that it did not receive three months' notice of the layoffs.
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Layoff
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Educational services
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Added on 2025-01-24
Northwest Territories, NT
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cabinradio.ca
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Construction for Sanirajak’s new $11M daycare facility is slated to open in January 2026 but may be delayed due to a lack of housing for construction workers. Pile installation, planned to start in fall 2024, has already been delayed. The daycare is expected to accommodate up to 44 children and create dozens of jobs. When the previous daycare closed, many parents stopped working due to a lack of childcare.
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Job creation
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-23
Nunavut, NU
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cbc.ca
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The federal and Yukon governments are jointly contributing $558,800 over three years for Yukon Venture Angels to support small and medium-sized businesses through an investor ecosystem project. Yukon Venture Angels plans to develop a strategic plan, offer founder training, and build capacity to manage private investments. The federal government aims to help create jobs by supporting investment opportunities in the Yukon.
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Other type of event
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Added on 2025-01-27
Yukon Territory, YT
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canada.ca
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The Yukon and federal governments rejected the proposal for a placer mine at Stony Creek, following the Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Board’s recommendation due to concern for water quality and chinook salmon population health. Hundreds of people rely on Stony Creek for drinking water. The project would have included a mining camp for 12 people.
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Green jobs
Other type of event
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Mining and oil and gas extraction
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Added on 2025-01-28
Yukon Territory, YT
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cbc.ca
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The Yukon government approved $70.2M in supplementary spending through a special warrant. Of this funding, $51.8M will be allocated to the Department of Energy, Mines and Resources for operations, including loan payments to Victoria Gold’s receiver. Of the remainder, $10M will be allocated to the Department of Community Services for land development work, and $8.4M to the Department of Highways and Public Works for operations and maintenance.
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Other type of event
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Added on 2025-01-24
Yukon Territory, YT
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cbc.ca
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Innovation Saskatchewan (IS) and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on research in science, technology and innovation for life sciences, climate change and clean energy. In light of the agreement, IS is providing University of Saskatchewan with $60,000 for a pilot project on how to make good use of the results of this collaboration.
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Other type of event
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Professional, scientific and technical services
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Added on 2025-01-23
Saskatchewan
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sasktoday.ca
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Canadian retailer Peavey Mart announced that it is closing all 90 of its stores nationwide. Peavey Mart carried agricultural supplies, hardware, and home improvement products, and had a significant presence in rural and small-town communities. The closure is due to overwhelming financial challenges caused by the changing retail landscape.
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Layoff
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Retail trade
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Added on 2025-01-26
Saskatchewan
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retail-insider.com
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According to the RCMP, Mounties in Saskatchewan and Manitoba have been facing staffing shortages due to persistent staff vacancies. Temporary relocations of police officers to Saskatchewan and Manitoba from other areas are required to help relieve staff. In November, 2024 the vacancy rate for the RCMP in Saskatchewan was approximately 13%.
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Job creation
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Public administration
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Added on 2025-01-25
Saskatchewan
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sasktoday.ca
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The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), a Norwegian-based company, is providing the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) with $24M to develop a vaccine to protect against strains of coronavirus.
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Job creation
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Professional, scientific and technical services
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Added on 2025-01-27
Saskatchewan
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cbc.ca
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According to Discover Saskatoon, tourism spending in the city was approximately $787M in 2024, a 7% increase compared to 2023. Also, international travel spending in Saskatoon was up 18% year over year. The organization is optimistic that tourism spending will surpass pre-pandemic levels in 2025.
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Other type of event
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Added on 2025-01-28
Saskatoon–Biggar Region, SK
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cbc.ca
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According to the Government of Saskatchewan, the province's value-added agriculture sector is expected to meet $10B in revenue by 2030. The sector has seen increasing growth from $3.5B in 2012 to $7.5B at the end of 2023. The sector consists of over 300 agricultural products processing companies employing over 6,000 people.
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Job creation
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Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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Added on 2025-01-24
Saskatchewan
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sasktoday.ca
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According to Statistics Canada, retail trade sales reached $2.2B in Saskatchewan in November 2024, ranking second nationally for year-over-year retail trade growth. The province saw a 5.1% increase (seasonally adjusted) from November 2023 to November 2024.
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Other type of event
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Retail trade
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Added on 2025-01-24
Saskatchewan
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saskatchewan.ca
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Peavey Industries, owner of Peavey Mart, announced it is closing all 90 stores across Canada, including six in Manitoba, after receiving creditor protection on January 27. There are two stores in Winnipeg, and one in Steinbach, Winkler, Brandon and Swan River.
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Layoff
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Retail trade
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Added on 2025-01-28
Manitoba
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winnipegfreepress.com
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The federal government is not renewing the contracts for 800 Public Health Agency of Canada employees across Canada, including 245 workers at the National Microbiology Laboratory in Winnipeg. Contracts with temporary workers will not be renewed as funding for COVID-19 response ends. However, some long-term employees are also losing their positions according to the Union of Health and Environment Workers.
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Layoff
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Professional, scientific and technical services
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Added on 2025-01-23
Winnipeg Region, MB
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cbc.ca
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The Manitoba government is providing $1M for critical repairs at the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium in Brandon. The auditorium provides a hub for arts, hosting ballets, performances, theatre productions, cultural events and festivals.
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Job creation
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-24
Southwest Region, MB
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news.gov.mb.ca
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The Winnipeg city council approved an amended city budget which now includes $17M to demolish Arlington Bridge and $5M to design a replacement. Building a new bridge is expected to take six years and cost $166M with $26M in interest. The City of Winnipeg’s 2025 budget includes spending $1.42B on operations and $675M on expenses like road repairs and water main and sewer upgrades.
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Job creation
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-24
Winnipeg Region, MB
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cbc.ca
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Two 7-Eleven stores in Winnipeg recently closed and were boarded up on January 24. While the exact reasons for the closures are unclear, 7-Eleven’s parent company, Seven & I Holdings, had previously raised concerns about employee safety and rising crime with Winnipeg’s city council, as well as plans to close underperforming stores. Despite these closures, Seven & I Holdings plans to expand by opening 500 new stores in the U.S. and Canada in 2027.
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Layoff
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Retail trade
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Added on 2025-01-27
Winnipeg Region, MB
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winnipegfreepress.com
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The RCMP is requesting officers from other provinces to temporarily work in Manitoba from February to May 2025 to help address staffing shortages. The RCMP are also planning to post newly graduated cadets to Manitoba to support staffing needs. The shortage is compounded by a high number of investigations, including 58 homicides in Manitoba, leading to burnout among officers.
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Other type of event
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Public administration
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Added on 2025-01-23
Manitoba
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winnipegfreepress.com
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The Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association is offering a free, Accelerated Beverage Industry Training program at the Okanagan College's Vernon campus. The program will consist of hands-on training and mentorship sessions, offering certifications in Foodsafe, Serving It Right, and WHMIS.
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Other type of event
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2025-01-24
Thompson–Okanagan Region, BC
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okanaganedge.net
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Saulteau First Nations has signed an electricity-purchase agreement with BC Hydro for the Taylor Wind Project, which will include 40 wind turbines and is expected to power 60,000 homes. The $600M project is set to begin operations in 2031 and will create 150 jobs across development, construction, and operation.
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Job creation
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-24
Northeast Region, BC
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energeticcity.ca
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Chick-fil-A, a major American fast-food chain, has announced plans to expand to British Columbia, with five to seven new restaurants expected by 2030. The first location is set to open by 2027 or 2028, and each will hire between 80 and 120 employees.
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Job creation
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2025-01-26
British Columbia
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cheknews.ca
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The Penticton Headicure Headspa, a wellness and scalp treatment centre, has recently opened in Penticton. The spa will offer hair and scalp treatments focusing on promoting hair growth, blood circulation, and lymphatic drainage.
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Job creation
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Other services (except public administration)
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Added on 2025-01-24
Thompson–Okanagan Region, BC
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okanaganedge.net
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The federal, provincial, and municipal governments are jointly contributing $10M to upgrade the Abbotsford Recreation Centre, focusing on reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Construction has already begun, with the project expected to be completed by the end of 2025.
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Green jobs
Job creation
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-27
Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC
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abbynews.com
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Mangrove Lithium, a B.C.-based cleantech company, is building a lithium refining plant in Delta, with construction underway and completion expected by the end of 2025. The plant will produce enough battery-grade materials to power approximately 25,000 electric vehicles annually. Multiple investors have provided a total of $35M in financing for the project.
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Green jobs
Job creation
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-28
Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC
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www.biv.com
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The City of Delta is spending $1.7M to replace the Hawthorne Park fieldhouse as part of its initiative to upgrade aging park facilities. The new building will feature a concession, storage, and washrooms.
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Job creation
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-24
Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC
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delta-optimist.com
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North Saanich-based cooking-supplies retailer Epicure said it was shutting down on January 24, 2025. The company said it was unable to recover from pandemic financial challenges that impacted the direct-sales business model. The company reportedly employed 175 staff at its headquarters in 2017. It is unclear how many sales associates and employees are currently impacted by the company’s closure.
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Layoff
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Retail trade
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Added on 2025-01-26
Vancouver Island and Coast Region, BC
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castanet.net
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The City of Richmond is offering grants to accelerate affordable rental housing development, using $10M from its $35.9M federal Housing Accelerator Fund. Non-profits, co-operatives, and homebuilders can apply for up to $40,000 to cover development fees, with an additional $50,000 available for rental housing feasibility studies. The goal is to help build at least 220 more affordable rental homes in Richmond.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-28
Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC
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richmond-news.com
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The Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada has announced over $2M in funding for tourism projects in the Southern Interior region. The Tourism Growth program will distribute funds to 14 organizations, with a focus on attracting visitors to smaller communities in the Kootenay region.
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Other type of event
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Added on 2025-01-27
Kootenay Region, BC
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canada.ca
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Phoenix Labs, a Vancouver-based game studio, has laid off many of its employees, following a previous round of layoffs in 2024. The company has not disclosed the exact number of staff impacted by the recent cuts.
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Layoff
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Information and cultural industries
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Added on 2025-01-28
Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC
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techcouver.com
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The Government of British Columbia has opened applications for the sixth intake of the Connecting Communities BC funding program for 2025. The program aims to provide high-speed internet access to all underserved and First Nation communities by 2027. Applications are open until June 30, 2025, and the initiative also supports a Call to Action in the Declaration Act Action Plan.
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Other type of event
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Professional, scientific and technical services
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Added on 2025-01-27
British Columbia
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news.gov.bc.ca
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Construction has begun on Vancouver Island University’s new 10-storey student housing building, supported by up to $103M in funding from the Government of British Columbia. The building will offer 266 beds and is expected to be completed by 2027.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-24
Vancouver Island and Coast Region, BC
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news.gov.bc.ca
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The Government of British Columbia is providing nearly $550,000 to four Okanagan organizations and businesses through the Tourism Growth Program. The funding will support the region's tourism sector by expanding flight services, enhancing outdoor recreation, and attracting visitors to smaller communities.
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Other type of event
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2025-01-23
Thompson–Okanagan Region, BC
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castanet.net
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BC Hydro has selected three wind projects for a 30-year electricity purchase agreement. The projects will be Indigenous led partnerships and are expected to produce a collective 1.4 million MWh of electricity annually.
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Green jobs
Job creation
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Utilities
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Added on 2025-01-23
British Columbia
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constructconnect.com
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Salishan Place by the River — a new arts, culture, and heritage centre in Fort Langley — will be hosting a grand opening on February 8. The centre will house a museum and the new Fort Langley Library, in addition to running programs and services.
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Job creation
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Arts, entertainment and recreation
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Added on 2025-01-23
Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC
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www.tol.ca
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FortisBC is investing $495,000 in a partnership with Okanagan College to develop a micro-credential in sustainable building technology. The program, aimed at working professionals in fields like construction, architecture, and urban planning, will offer shorter training to enhance skills in the green building industry. The micro-credential is expected to be available by fall 2026.
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Green jobs
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Professional, scientific and technical services
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Added on 2025-01-23
Thompson–Okanagan Region, BC
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okanaganedge.net
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The District of Oak Bay has awarded a $6M contract to Donn Mann Excavating for the replacement of the Estevan storm sewer and outfall. Work is expected to start in late February or early March 2025.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-21
Vancouver Island and Coast Region, BC
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vicnews.com
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Genome British Columbia is funding two research projects to address mining challenges: stabilizing mine tailings to reduce dust and extracting copper from tailings. One project focuses on using microbes to prevent wind erosion, while the other aims to concentrate copper for easier recovery. Both projects use microbial genomics to minimize environmental impact and enhance resource extraction.
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Green jobs
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Mining and oil and gas extraction
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Added on 2025-01-22
British Columbia
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canadianminingjournal.com
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Vancouver City Council has approved over $2.6M in grants for 127 local arts and culture organizations. The funding will support a range of projects, including festivals, arts events, and long-term operating support for organizations.
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Other type of event
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Arts, entertainment and recreation
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Added on 2025-01-21
Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC
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vancouver.ca
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The City of New Westminster will prezone potential property sites to speed up affordable housing projects. Phase 1 will amend zoning bylaws to allow eligible projects to bypass rezoning, while Phase 2 will explore further opportunities through community plan amendments and development permit streamlining.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-21
Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC
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newwestrecord.ca
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The Government of British Columbia has announced the end of the temporary healthcare ambassador program, with an estimated $163M being redirected to other areas of the health system. While many ambassadors were temporarily seconded and later returned to their original roles, impacted employees will have opportunities to transition into new positions, supported by a $3M training fund for reassignment and retraining.
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Layoff
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-23
British Columbia
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vicnews.com
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The Government of Canada will invest $663M in TransLink over the next 10 years, starting in 2026. This funding will support the enhancement of Metro Vancouver's public transit infrastructure and address the critical transit needs driven by rapid population growth.
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Layoff
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Transportation and warehousing
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Added on 2025-01-27
Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC
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canada.ca
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Alberta Health Services recently launched a six-month pilot project aimed at addressing physician shortages in Northern Alberta emergency departments. At hospitals in Lac La Biche, Elk Point, Hinton, and Beaverlodge, virtual physicians will use phone and video conferencing technology to collaborate with onsite nurses in treating patients.
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Other type of event
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-21
Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region, AB
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thealbertan.com
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Rail car workers at the GATX Rail Canada facility in Red Deer recently ratified a new contract with their employer, which includes pay increases totaling 14% over four years. The agreement also includes improvements to long-term disability benefits as well as an increased boot allowance and shift differential.
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Other type of event
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Transportation and warehousing
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Added on 2025-01-27
Red Deer Region, AB
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albertaworker.ca
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Several airlines in Alberta are hiring for a variety of positions, including in dispatch and scheduling, payroll and administration, and aircraft crew and maintenance. WestJet, Central Mountain Air, Flair Airlines, and Envoy Air are all currently recruiting staff.
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Job creation
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Transportation and warehousing
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Added on 2025-01-27
Alberta
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dailyhive.com
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Banff Sunshine Village ski resort says it has seen an increase in American tourists this winter, likely due to the Canadian dollar staying around 70 cents against the U.S. dollar. Tourism operators across the province are hopeful the weak dollar will continue to attract international visitors
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Other type of event
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2025-01-22
Alberta
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cbc.ca
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Northland Power is delaying connecting its Jurassic Solar + Battery facility to the provincial grid until the end of 2025. The company has experienced delays in obtaining some of the components required for the connection. Once online, the 1,200-acre project will generate 220-megawatts of power and have 160-megawatt hours of battery capacity.
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Green jobs
Job creation
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Utilities
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Added on 2025-01-25
Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region, AB
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medicinehatnews.com
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Olds College is planning to build a heavy equipment training facility at its campus. The new training area will be a space for hands-on instruction in surveying, staking, fieldwork, earthmoving, and other techniques.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-21
Calgary Region, AB
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thealbertan.com
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Pension fund manager Alberta Investment Management Corp. (AIMCo) has removed 19 positions. The cuts are in non-investment areas, such as the firm’s diversity, equity, and inclusion program. They come a few months after the provincial government ordered AIMCo to reduce expenses, and made changes to its board and management.
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Layoff
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Public administration
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Added on 2025-01-28
Alberta
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financialpost.com
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Marketing agency H2 Accelerator has opened an office in Calgary. The office has hired five staff and hopes to hire more as it takes on new local clients.
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Job creation
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Professional, scientific and technical services
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Added on 2025-01-27
Calgary Region, AB
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calgaryherald.com
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The English Language Centre at Lethbridge Polytechnic is closing at the end of June 2025 following a loss of federal grant funding. The closure will affect 20 employees and more than 100 current students.
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Layoff
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Educational services
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Added on 2025-01-24
Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region, AB
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lethbridgeherald.com
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Canadian hardware and agricultural supplies retailer Peavey Mart has announced that it will be is closing all 90 of its locations. Peavey Mart has 25 stores in Alberta, including its flagship operation in Red Deer.
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Layoff
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Retail trade
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Added on 2025-01-26
Alberta
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ctvnews.ca
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Laundry workers at the Canadian Linen & Uniform Service plant in Calgary recently ratified a four-year contract that includes a total wage increase of 18% over the course of the agreement. The contract, which covers 70 workers, also includes increased pension contributions and premiums for lead hands.
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Other type of event
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Other services (except public administration)
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Added on 2025-01-24
Calgary Region, AB
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albertaworker.ca
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The Government of Alberta is reducing its funding to Inclusion Alberta, a disability advocacy organization, by $500,000 next fiscal year. The government says the money is being withdrawn because it was not funding direct services.
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Other type of event
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-22
Alberta
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globalnews.ca
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Elemental Energy is proceeding with its planned solar project near High River after delays related to the provincial government’s moratorium on renewable energy development. The 18.5-megawatt High River Solar Project has now been approved by the Alberta Utilities Commission. Once completed, it will be able to power about 5,000 homes.
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Job creation
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Utilities
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Added on 2025-01-24
Calgary Region, AB
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westernwheel.ca
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The Francis Winspear Centre for Music is short more than $33M for its proposed expansion, and is asking if the City of Edmonton can provide a loan. The arts venue has been planning to add 55,000 square feet of new space by 2026, including classrooms, studios, and a 550-seat performance venue. However, the cost of the project has risen to $118.2M and only $81.8M has been secured.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-22
Edmonton Region, AB
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www.msn.com
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The provincial government is increasing funding to the Alberta Foundation for the Arts by $4.5M annually for the next three years. The funds will provide grants to artists and arts organizations. The increase means the foundation will be able to raise its maximum grant amount for individuals from $15,000 to $18,000.
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Other type of event
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Arts, entertainment and recreation
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Added on 2025-01-24
Alberta
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medicinehatnews.com
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The Mustard Seed, a non-profit organization that works to address poverty and homelessness, has opened a new café in Calgary. Brian’s Café is located in an affordable housing complex and offers employment opportunities and coaching to people looking to develop job skills.
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Job creation
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2025-01-23
Calgary Region, AB
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cbc.ca
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The Town of High Level in northern Alberta is spending $6.6M to upgrade its water treatment plant to reduce treatment costs and improve water quality. $3.4M of the total cost is coming from the Province’s cost-sharing program. Construction will begin later this year and conclude in spring 2026.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-25
Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region, AB
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cbc.ca
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The City of Calgary has sold five land parcels to local non-profit organizations with the agreement that they be used for affordable housing. The City expects 387 new affordable homes will be built on the land within four years.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-23
Calgary Region, AB
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cbc.ca
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The City of Calgary is providing $283,000 to the Calgary Construction Association for a program aimed at combating addiction and substance use in the industry. The Tailgate Toolkit will make addiction services available at all construction job sites within the city.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-23
Calgary Region, AB
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cbc.ca
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P.E.I. will provide funding to help Island exporters remain competitive globally, amid the potential threat of U.S. tariffs. There is concern on the impact on P.E.I.'s agriculture, fisheries, bioscience and manufacturing, which account for 24% of P.E.I.’s GDP.
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Other type of event
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Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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Added on 2025-01-28
Prince Edward Island, PE
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cbc.ca
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The Cavendish Boardwalk will add 10,000 square feet in space for shops and restaurants leading up to next summer’s tourism season. The multimillion-dollar upgrade will also include more common areas to sit and eat, and washroom and parking upgrades.
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Other type of event
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Retail trade
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Added on 2025-01-29
Prince Edward Island, PE
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cbc.ca
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The Canadian Home Builders’ Association warns that a 25% U.S. tariff could drive up construction and renovation costs. Canada annually imports $14B in primary metals, $3.5B of glass products, $2B in hardware, and over $3B in major appliances from the U.S. alone.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-29
Prince Edward Island, PE
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globalnews.ca
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The Faculty of Medicine at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) is expected to open in September, and its medical home will reduce the family doctor waitlist by 10,000 patients in the coming years. The centre will have seven healthcare workers, and it will start accepting patients in October.
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Other type of event
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-24
Prince Edward Island, PE
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Radio-Canada Atlantique
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An Indian restaurant in Summerside states that P.E.I.'s immigration cuts has hurt its sales and its ability to find employees. The House of Spice had plans to open a second or third location, but the lack of available staff has made it a challenge.
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Other type of event
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2025-01-25
Prince Edward Island, PE
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cbc.ca
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Point Lepreau's 248-day shutdown last year could cost P.E.I. power customers about $14.5M. Maritime Electric buys about 15% of its power from Lepreau and spent about $58K a day for outside power. The utility is looking to spend $427M to produce its own energy.
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Other type of event
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Utilities
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Added on 2025-01-25
Prince Edward Island, PE
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cbc.ca
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The city of Summerside surpassed the $100M mark for building permits in 2024. Growth has been seen in housing, as well as record investments in the commercial sector. Summerside had 183 permits approved, Cornwall had 346, and Charlottetown saw 447.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-28
Prince Edward Island, PE
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cbc.ca
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The federal government is providing Canada Post with $1B in short-term financing for 2025/26 to help them stay solvent and continue operations. The corporation has faced significant losses since 2018 with rapid changes in mail and parcel delivery and high labour costs.
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Other type of event
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Transportation and warehousing
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Added on 2025-01-25
Prince Edward Island, PE
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vocm.com
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P.E.I. potato growers and marketers want to see an advertising campaign aimed at U.S. customers on how U.S. tariffs would raise food prices. The P.E.I. Potato Board says over half of P.E.I.’s potatoes are shipped to the U.S., with an annual value of $250M.
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Other type of event
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Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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Added on 2025-01-24
Prince Edward Island, PE
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ctvnews.ca
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The Canadian Home Builders’ Association warns that a 25% U.S. tariff could drive up construction and renovation costs. Canada annually imports $14B in primary metals, $3.5B of glass products, $2B in hardware, and over $3B in major appliances from the U.S. alone.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-29
Nova Scotia
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globalnews.ca
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N.S. Health has opened a new geriatric medicine clinic in Dartmouth meant to serve adults 65 and above who are experiencing frailty, dementia, increased falls or other age-related health issues.
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Other type of event
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-24
Halifax Region, NS
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cbc.ca
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The Melvin Lake wind farm, owned by ABO Energy Canada and the Eskasoni, Potlotek, We’koqma’q L’nue’kati and Wagmatook First Nations, has received its environmental assessment approval. It will be located on private land in Hants County and Halifax Regional Municipality and is expected to ceate 75-125 construction jobs and 2-5 full-time jobs.
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Green jobs
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Utilities
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Added on 2025-01-27
Nova Scotia
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novascotia.ca
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The increasing Jonah crab population raises concern from Nova Scotia lobster harvesters. According to the executive director of the Brazil Rock Lobster Association in Tusket, the presence of these crabs has a significant impact on the lobster industry in the province, particularly in lobster fishing area 34, which stretches from Yarmouth to the Bay of Fundy. The director said that fishermen are reporting a drop of 20% to 25% in their catches.
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Other type of event
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Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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Added on 2025-01-26
Southern Region, NS
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Radio-Canada Atlantique
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The N.S. Government’s new Green Choice Program has 11 large-scale electricity customers supported by 6 wind farms that will add more clean energy to the grid and bring more green jobs and investments to the province. There will be about 700 construction jobs and 30 full-time jobs to operate the wind farms.
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Green jobs
Job creation
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Utilities
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Added on 2025-01-27
Halifax Region, NS
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novascotia.ca
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Business Openings: Salt + Sol (Halifax), Korean Take Out, Tsukimi (Halifax) and Fireside Meadery (Musquodoboit Harbour); Closures: Café Chianti and Pier Pub (Halifax), PizzaPro (Dartmouth), NSLC (Alderney Landing/ Dartmouth), Biscuit General Store (Halifax), and Guapa Boutique.
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Other type of event
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Retail trade
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Added on 2025-01-26
Halifax Region, NS
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retales.ca
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The Raging Crow Distillery is now open in Canning after recently moving from Truro.
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Job creation
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Manufacturing
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Added on 2025-01-29
Annapolis Valley Region, NS
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saltwire.com
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The Government of Canada is providing Canada Post with $1B in short-term financing for the 2025/26 fiscal year to help them maintain solvency and continue operations as it faces financial challenges. The corporation has recorded significant annual losses since 2018 driven by rapid changes in mail/parcel delivery and high labour costs.
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Other type of event
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Transportation and warehousing
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Added on 2025-01-25
Nova Scotia
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vocm.com
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The N.S. College of Physicians and Surgeons has opened a new clinic in Halifax called the Physician Assessment Centre of Excellence aimed at attracting foreign-trained doctors. A shortage of 13k family physicians now exists across Canada and is expected to grow to 20k within 5 years while Canadian medical schools only graduate 1300-1400 doctors every year.
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Other type of event
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-24
Halifax Region, NS
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cbc.ca
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Nova Scotia is raising its minimum wage by $1.30 in total in 2025, initially rising to $15.70/hour on April 1 and then to $16.50/hour on October 1 - the largest annual minimum wage increase in the province’s history. The additional increase on October 1 is in response to concerns about the rising cost of living.
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Other type of event
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Retail trade
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Added on 2025-01-29
Nova Scotia
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novascotia.ca
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The N.S. Government has announced a new provincial program to support apple and wild blueberry farmers to purchase new equipment to increase harvesting efficiency and reduce labour costs. Farmers can apply for up to $50k and the program cap is $1.2M over 2 years. Wild blueberries generate over $121M in annual exports while apples generate about $31M.
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Other type of event
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Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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Added on 2025-01-29
Nova Scotia
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novascotia.ca
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Clare Municipal Council has approved adding 2 additional RCMP officers to the Meteghan detachment to address resource shortages. The detachment currently has 7 RCMP officers. They are expected to start sometime early in the new fiscal year.
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Job creation
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Public administration
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Added on 2025-01-30
Southern Region, NS
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saltwire.com
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The N.S. Government has announced $1.055M in funding for fermentation equipment at the Verschuren Centre's fermentation plant in Cape Breton to increase capacity to enable it to support more clients, advance automation and create more skilled jobs.
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Job creation
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Manufacturing
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Added on 2025-01-28
Cape Breton Region, NS
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novascotia.ca
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Aircraft producer Boeing has announced a $10.3M investment in Solace Power Inc., a Mount Pearl-based wireless power technology manufacturing company. The company plans to open a new production facility and double its workforce in the coming months.
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Green jobs
Job creation
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Manufacturing
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Added on 2025-01-24
Avalon Peninsula Region, NL
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cbc.ca
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The Port au Choix BMO branch will officially close on July 25, 2025, after 58 years of operation, adding to series of rural bank closures. The closest BMO branch to Port au Choix is in Rocky Harbour, about 2 hours away, with an Atlantic Edge Credit Union in Port Saunders, about 8 kilometres away.
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Layoff
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Finance and insurance
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Added on 2025-01-24
West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region, NL
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cbc.ca
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The N.L. Government and the Town of Conception Bay South have announced plans for a new cost-shared $16M recreation facility to open in 2026 that will house a turf surface, multi-purpose courts, a walking track and a community room under a large fabric dome for year-round use.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-29
Avalon Peninsula Region, NL
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cbc.ca
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The N.L. Government is introducing new recruitment and retention initiatives for paramedicine. The new supports include a skills advancement program for emergency medical responders to advance skills to become primary care paramedics, a tuition relief program, and an educational travel subsidy for students.
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Other type of event
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-27
Newfoundland and Labrador
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www.gov.nl.ca
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The Canadian Home Builders’ Association warns that a 25% U.S. tariff could drive up construction and renovation costs. Canada annually imports $14B in primary metals, $3.5B of glass products, $2B in hardware, and over $3B in major appliances from the U.S. alone.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-29
Newfoundland and Labrador
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globalnews.ca
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After 20 years of service, the gas station in Red Bay on the Trans-Labrador Highway closed last weekend. It was the only gas station on the 165-kilometre expanse between Pinware and Port Hope Simpson.
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Other type of event
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Retail trade
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Added on 2025-01-24
West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region, NL
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Radio-Canada Atlantique
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Norwegian energy giant Equinor has contracted two companies to do preliminary work for the stalled Bay du Nord offshore oil project in N.L. - BW Offshore (Norway) and Altera Infrastructure (United Kingdom). The company has not made a final decision on whether or not the stalled $16B project will move ahead.
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Other type of event
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Mining and oil and gas extraction
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Added on 2025-01-26
Avalon Peninsula Region, NL
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cbc.ca
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Canadian aerospace organization NordSpace is proposing to build a spaceport in St. Lawrence, on N.L.’s Burin Peninsula. The company expects the project to create about 650 direct jobs across Canada, with about 200 direct jobs in Newfoundland with indirect job creation tylically far outpacing direct jobs.
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Green jobs
Job creation
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-24
South Coast–Burin Peninsula Region, NL
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saltwire.com
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The Government of Canada is providing Canada Post with $1B in short-term financing for the 2025/26 fiscal year to help them maintain solvency and continue operations as it faces financial challenges. The corporation has recorded significant annual losses since 2018 driven by rapid changes in mail/parcel delivery and high labour costs.
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Other type of event
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Transportation and warehousing
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Added on 2025-01-25
Newfoundland and Labrador
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vocm.com
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Bangor’s Beal University will open a New Brunswick campus for its nursing program at the Sackville Memorial Hospital. The program offers 12 months of online nursing instruction followed by on-site instruction in Sackville and clinical training.
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Other type of event
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Educational services
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Added on 2025-01-27
Moncton–Richibucto Region, NB
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cbc.ca
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The Canadian Home Builders’ Association warns that a 25% U.S. tariff could drive up construction and renovation costs. Canada annually imports $14B in primary metals, $3.5B of glass products, $2B in hardware, and over $3B in major appliances from the U.S. alone.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-29
New Brunswick
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globalnews.ca
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Saint John’s planning advisory committee has approved an affordable housing project consisting of 75 to 80 tiny homes in east Saint John. The cost of the Sunnyside Tiny Home Community is expected to cost $10M and will be owned and operated by United Way.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-27
Saint John–St. Stephen Region, NB
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thewave.ca
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A new bookstore and coffee shop is expected to open next month in uptown Saint John, called the Write Cup. Located in Market Square the 40-seat café will not only serve coffee, but will be a space for people to write and to connect writers and readers.
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Other type of event
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Retail trade
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Added on 2025-01-25
Saint John–St. Stephen Region, NB
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cbc.ca
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A tentative agreement has been reached between the N.B. government and the more than 2,200 government labourers and trades workers. No details will be provided until both sides can ratify the deal, but wages were a key bargaining issue.
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Other type of event
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Public administration
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Added on 2025-01-29
New Brunswick
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thewave.ca
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The Miramichi multiplex project is expected to be completed by fall 2026 at a cost of $98M. The recreational facility will have an 1,800-seat arena, an indoor walking track, a pool and a gymnasium. Arbec Forest Products has donated $4M for naming rights.
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Other type of event
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Arts, entertainment and recreation
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Added on 2025-01-25
Campbellton–Miramichi Region, NB
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cbc.ca
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A new maple sugaring training program is being offered by the Collège communautaire du Nouveau-Brunswick (CCNB). The micro-certification program is designed to meet the province’s need for skilled workers in the industry. The program was created in collaboration with the New Brunswick Maple Syrup Association (NBMSA). The 10-module program is delivered fully online in French and English and involves a total of 467 hours of training over 17 weeks.
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Other type of event
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Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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Added on 2025-01-28
New Brunswick
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Radio-Canada Atlantique
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U.S.-based Americold plans to spend $100M to build a state-of-the-art cold storage facility at the Port of Saint John. Construction is expected to begin in the coming months and be operational in 2026. Once completed the facility will add 100 new jobs.
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Job creation
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Transportation and warehousing
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Added on 2025-01-28
Saint John–St. Stephen Region, NB
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ctvnews.ca
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Vitalité Health is in the early stage with the province in deciding whether to replace or renovate the aging Stella-Maris-de-Kent Hospital. The 20-bed hospital is important because it serves over 30,000 people and is along a key transportation corridor.
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Other type of event
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-25
Moncton–Richibucto Region, NB
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cbc.ca
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The Bathurst Youth Centre announced that it will close after 26 years of service due to changes in the community in recent years, according to its leadership. The youth centre employed two full-time staff and a dozen others working on various government-funded projects.
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Other type of event
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-26
Campbellton–Miramichi Region, NB
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Radio-Canada Atlantique
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The federal government is providing Canada Post with $1B in short-term financing for 2025/26 to help them stay solvent and continue operations. The corporation has faced significant losses since 2018 with rapid changes in mail and parcel delivery and high labour costs.
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Other type of event
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Transportation and warehousing
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Added on 2025-01-25
New Brunswick
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vocm.com
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UNB and the University of Waterloo are hoping to open a satellite school of optometry in Saint John. Waterloo is the only English optometry school in Canada and only takes about 90 students. Optometrists often do a four-year undergrad degree then a four-year doctorate of optometry.
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Other type of event
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-24
Saint John–St. Stephen Region, NB
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cbc.ca
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The federal government will be investing $21M to construct a new Rouge National Urban Park visitor, learning and community centre in the eastern Greater Toronto Area
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Job creation
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-27
Toronto Region, ON
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canada.ca
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Muskoka Family Focus will operate a new $5.5M Fairvern Early Learning and Child Care Centre in Huntsville, creating 64 new licensed childcare spaces
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Job creation
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-24
Muskoka–Kawarthas Region, ON
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muskokaradio.com
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The City of Belleville is receiving $1.25M in funding from the provincial government for the redevelopment of its old fairgrounds property. The project includes constructing a new road and will facilitate the development of approximately 300 medium and high-density residential housing units.
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Job creation
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-24
Kingston–Pembroke Region, ON
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quintenews.com
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The Carleton Place and District Memorial Hospital opened a new 11,600-sq.-ft. emergency department, supported by provincial funding to increase nursing staff, including a third overnight nurse
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Job creation
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-28
Ottawa Region, ON
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ottawacitizen.com
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The provincial government is investing nearly $27M to help train over 2,600 carpenters across the province. Funding will go towards building a new training facility in Sudbury, and the expansion of four facilities in London, Windsor, Cambridge and Ottawa.
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Job creation
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Construction
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Added on 2024-01-24
Ontario
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ontario.ca
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The provincial government will spend $350M to refurbish 121 GO Transit bi-level rail cars at its Ontario Northland facility in North Bay, supporting hundreds of jobs
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Job creation
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Manufacturing
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Added on 2024-01-27
Northeast Region, ON
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ontario.ca
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Walmart open a new location in Oakville's Hopedale Mall by late 2025
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Job creation
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Retail trade
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Added on 2025-01-24
Toronto Region, ON
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grocerybusiness.ca
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The provincial government is investing $1.3B to build 30 new schools and expand 15 existing schools across Ontario, creating more than 25,000 new student spaces and more than 1,600 new licensed child care spaces
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Job creation
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-27
Ontario
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ontario.ca
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The City of Ottawa will receive $18M annually from the federal government for public transit infrastructure development, to be distributed for ten years from 2026
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Green jobs
Job creation
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Transportation and warehousing
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Added on 2025-01-27
Ottawa Region, ON
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canada.ca
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Saks Food Hall in downtown Toronto closed down permanently
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Layoff
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2025-01-27
Toronto Region, ON
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retail-insider.com
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Carhartt Work In Progress, a clothing store, opened its first Canadian store in Toronto
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Job creation
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Retail trade
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Added on 2025-01-27
Toronto Region, ON
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retail-insider.com
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A&W opened a new location in Haliburton
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Job creation
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2025-01-22
Muskoka–Kawarthas Region, ON
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haliburtonecho.ca
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Linamar Corporation, an Ontario-based auto parts manufacturer, is investing over $1B to expand its Ontario operations, creating more than 2,300 jobs. The provincial and federal governments are supporting the investment with a combined $269.4M.
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Job creation
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Manufacturing
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Added on 2025-01-24
Kingston–Pembroke Region, ON
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ontario.ca
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Three EV battery component and automotive parts plants, worth $700M, are under construction in the Windsor region and are set for completion by 2028. These projects will create 1,300 permanent jobs and generate hundreds more during construction.
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Green jobs
Job creation
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Manufacturing
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Added on 2024-01-23
Windsor-Sarnia Region, ON
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windsorstar.com
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REFORMD, a workout facility, will open in the spring of 2025 in Toronto's Yorkville neighborhood
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Job creation
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Arts, entertainment and recreation
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Added on 2025-01-21
Toronto Region, ON
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blogto.com
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Government of Canada has reached agreements with 23 local governments in Ontario to accelerate the construction of over 4,200 homes over the next three years through a $138M investment
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Job creation
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-27
Muskoka–Kawarthas Region, ON
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cmhc-schl.gc.ca
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Kinectrics Inc., an energy and nuclear services provider, is investing $22M, with support from the provincial government, to expand the production of enriched medical isotopes, creating 15 jobs in Toronto
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Green jobs
Job creation
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Professional, scientific and technical services
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Added on 2025-01-22
Toronto Region, ON
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ontario.ca
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Comark Holdings Inc., the parent company of Bootlegger, Ricki’s, and Cleo, will close down all retail store locations in Canada, including the 52 locations in Ontario
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Layoff
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Retail trade
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Added on 2025-01-21
Ontario
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blogto.com
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Lakehead University’s Orillia campus is receiving $15M in funding from Simcoe County to construct a three-storey education building
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Job creation
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-26
Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region, ON
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bradfordtoday.ca
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Pharmasave opened a location in the Town of Renfrew
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Job creation
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Retail trade
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Added on 2025-01-21
Kingston–Pembroke Region, ON
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renfrewtoday.ca
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Empire Burger restaurant closed in Hamilton
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Layoff
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2025-01-21
Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region, ON
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cekan.ca
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Peavey Mart, an agricultural and home improvement retail chain, will close its 21 Ontario locations by the end of April 2025
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Layoff
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Retail trade
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Added on 2025-01-24
Ontario
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retail-insider.com
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Mohawk College in Hamilton has laid off 62 full-time and 25 part-time support staff and opted not to fill 26 vacant positions
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Layoff
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Educational services
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Added on 2025-01-25
Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region, ON
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cbc.ca
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The provincial government is investing $2.1B in early planning and procurement for the refurbishment of Pickering Nuclear Generating Station’s 'B' units, creating more than 2,400 jobs across Ontario. Further investments will be required as the project advances.
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Job creation
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Utilities
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Added on 2025-01-23
Ontario
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ontario.ca
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LN Machinerie, a retailer of forestry machinery, is investing over $2M in expanding its facilities in Saguenay. Adrien Desbien & Fils Construction, a general contractor, is carrying out the project, which will be complete in late February.
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Other type of event
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Wholesale trade
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Added on 2025-01-17
Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region, QC
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Available in French only
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The Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux de Chaudière-Appalaches is cutting around 30 front-line service positions in mental health and the youth program
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Layoff
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-17
Chaudière-Appalaches Region, QC
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Available in French only
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Aubainerie, a retail clothing chain, will open a store in Saint-Georges this spring. The store opening will help the company create around 30 new jobs.
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Job creation
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Retail trade
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Added on 2025-01-17
Chaudière-Appalaches Region, QC
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Available in French only
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The Ville de Montréal is investing $25M in redeveloping the marina in the borough of Lachine into a waterfront park
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-15
Montréal Region, QC
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Available in French only
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Amazon, an American multinational e-commerce company, will close seven facilities in the province of Quebec in Laval, Montréal, Longueuil, and Coteau-du-Lac. Within the next two months, nearly 2,000 employees will lose their jobs.
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Layoff
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Retail trade
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Added on 2025-01-22
Québec
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cbc.ca
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L’Espoir de Shelna is an organization that works with people with intellectual or physical disabilities in Havre-Saint-Pierre. The organization completed the expansion of its accommodation centre. The $2.5M project received just over $1M in funding from Quebec.
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Other type of event
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-17
Côte-Nord Region, QC
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Available in French only
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The Ville d’Alma is investing over $2.4M in upgrading the refrigeration equipment at the Centre Mario-Tremblay. The project will be completed in the spring of 2026.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-21
Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region, QC
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Available in French only
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Quartier général de Lanaudière, a 200,000-square-foot office and warehouse rental complex, is under construction in Saint-Roch-de-L’Achigan. The multi-million project is scheduled to be complete in the spring of 2025.
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Other type of event
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Real estate and rental and leasing
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Added on 2025-01-16
Lanaudière Region, QC
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Available in French only
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The Centre de services scolaire de la Rivière-du-Nord announced that construction on a 35-classroom high school will begin in May 2025 in Prévost. The project, valued at $226M and funded by Quebec, will welcome 1,218 students in the fall of 2028.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-20
Laurentides Region, QC
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Available in French only
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Paccar is a company specializing in manufacturing heavy-duty trucks in Sainte-Thérèse. The company invested $26M in purchasing an industrial building across from its facilities last May. The company plans on making major investments in the near future.
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Other type of event
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Manufacturing
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Added on 2025-01-20
Lanaudière Region, QC
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Available in French only
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Unipêche M.D.M., a seafood processor, is investing $7.8M in adding a lobster production line to its plant in Saint-Maxime-du-Mont-Louis. The new line helped the company consolidate around 40 seasonal positions. The project should be complete in April 2025.
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Green jobs
Other type of event
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Manufacturing
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Added on 2025-01-14
Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region, QC
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Available in French only
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Gestion Imuzz, a real estate developer, began construction on an 8-unit building named Le 75 Lapointe in Clermont. The project, valued at nearly $2M, will be carried out by Construction Les Beaux Projets from Saint-Hilarion.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-21
Capitale-Nationale Region, QC
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Available in French only
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The Government of Quebec is investing nearly $6.5M in adding four cell towers in the Regional County Municipality (RCM) of Maskinongé by December 2026. Sogetel, a telecommunications company from Nicolet, is carrying out the project.
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Other type of event
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Information and cultural industries
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Added on 2025-01-15
Mauricie Region, QC
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Available in French only
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The Société de développement Angus, a social economy enterprise, began the Quartier Maritime project in Rimouski. The $130M project consists of 324 affordable housing units. The project is supported with $64.3M from Quebec and $24M from the City.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-14
Bas-Saint-Laurent Region, QC
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Available in French only
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The Ville de Laval is investing $45.5M in constructing a building that will house a number of its administrative services. Construction will begin in March and is expected to be complete in 2027.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-17
Laval Region, QC
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Available in French only
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Camping Ange-Gardien, in the municipality of the same name, received $150,000 from the Government of Canada to improve the site and its tourism offering. The overall project is valued at $561,000.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-20
Outaouais Region, QC
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canada.ca
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The Little Brothers, an organization dedicated to reducing isolation among seniors, laid off over 20 people who worked in 12 regions in Quebec
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Layoff
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Other services (except public administration)
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Added on 2025-01-17
Québec
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Available in French only
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The Municipalité d’Havre-Saint-Pierre received over $1.5M from the Government of Quebec to change the refrigeration system and roof at its arena. The overall project to renovate the building is valued at over $3.5M.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-17
Côte-Nord Region, QC
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Available in French only
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The Buanderie de Rivière-du-Loup temporarily ceased operations following a fire. Around 30 employees are affected by this closure.
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Layoff
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Other services (except public administration)
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Added on 2025-01-15
Bas-Saint-Laurent Region, QC
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Available in French only
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The Société des alcools du Québec (SAQ) will close three locations in Brossard, Chicoutimi, and Rivière-Bleue this spring
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Layoff
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Retail trade
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Added on 2025-01-21
Québec
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cbc.ca
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Giant Tiger, a department store chain, will close its location in Boucherville on March 12
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Layoff
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Retail trade
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Added on 2025-01-17
Montérégie Region, QC
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Available in French only
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Cinémas Guzzo, a movie theatre chain, closed its locations at the Marché Central in Montréal and in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu due to financial difficulties
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Layoff
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Information and cultural industries
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Added on 2025-01-20
Montréal Region, QC
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cbc.ca
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Fab Structures, a home builder and designer based in Alcove, received $600,000 from the Government of Canada to purchase new equipment to increase its productivity. The overall project is valued at nearly $1.9M.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-20
Outaouais Region, QC
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canada.ca
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Cinémas Guzzo, a movie theatre chain, closed its locations at the Marché Central in Montréal and in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu due to financial difficulties
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Layoff
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Information and cultural industries
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Added on 2025-01-20
Montérégie Region, QC
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cbc.ca
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The Government of Canada will cut 3,300 positions, 20% of which are permanent, over three years at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). The IRCC currently has 13,092 employees.
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Layoff
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Public administration
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Added on 2025-01-21
Québec
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cbc.ca
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CAE, a company specializing in aviation, opened an air traffic training centre in collaboration with NAV CANADA in Montréal. The company's goal is to train 478 people to become air traffic controllers by 2028.
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Job creation
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Educational services
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Added on 2025-01-17
Montréal Region, QC
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ctvnews.ca
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Hudson’s Bay, a Canadian department store chain, eliminated 41 positions to adapt to the current retail context
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Layoff
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Retail trade
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Added on 2025-01-17
Québec
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townandcountrytoday.com
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Lauzon — Distinctive Hardwood Flooring, a company based in Papineauville, received $2M from the Government of Canada to purchase new equipment and facilitate automation. The overall project is valued at $6.5M.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-20
Outaouais Region, QC
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canada.ca
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The Ville de Port-Cartier received a subsidy worth up to $3.7M from the Government of Quebec to repair Portage-des-Mousses Boulevard. The project is scheduled to begin this summer.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-21
Côte-Nord Region, QC
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Available in French only
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The Ville de Montréal will begin redeveloping Notre-Dame Street East in Vieux Pointe-aux-Trembles in the spring
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-15
Montréal Region, QC
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Available in French only
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The Office municipal d’habitation de Sept-Îles began construction on its first 60-unit residential building. The second 61-unit building will be constructed shortly. The $25M project is funded by various partners.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-21
Côte-Nord Region, QC
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Available in French only
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Mountain Granite, a granite product manufacturer based in Thurso, received $1.5M from the Government of Canada to increase productivity and expand its facilities. The overall project is valued at $10M.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-20
Outaouais Region, QC
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canada.ca
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Maxi, a grocery store chain, will close its location in Saint-Michel-des-Saints for five weeks as of March 23 to upgrade to fire safety standards
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Layoff
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Retail trade
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Added on 2025-01-18
Lanaudière Region, QC
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Available in French only
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The Ville de Gatineau received around $57M from the Government of Quebec to update its drinking water plant. The project began in September 2024, and it should be complete by 2028.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-20
Outaouais Region, QC
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canada.ca
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The Anicinabe community of Lac Simon expects to complete the construction of its sports complex in April. The $20M project began in the summer of 2023.
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Other type of event
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Arts, entertainment and recreation
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Added on 2025-01-17
Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region, QC
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Available in French only
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The Fondation du Cégep de l’Outaouais will oversee the construction of a student residence in Gatineau. The $4M project received $1.2M in funding from a private foundation. The residence will be complete in 2027.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-21
Outaouais Region, QC
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Available in French only
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The Western Arctic Marine Training Centre (WAMTC) awarded certificates to nine graduates in December who can now work as deckhands on various types of ships. WAMTC reported good job prospects for the graduates, citing many inquiries. The WAMTC anticipates labour shortages in the Canadian marine industry in the next five years as about 20,000 mariners are expected to retire.
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Job creation
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Transportation and warehousing
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Added on 2025-01-09
Northwest Territories, NT
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nnsl.com
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The Yukon government launched a foreign credential recognition service to help internationally educated health professionals (IEHPs) enter the labour force in the Yukon. The service will provide or direct individuals to services for immigrants, licensing requirement information, training opportunities, and counselling. Some IEHPs may be eligible for financial assistance.
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Other type of event
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-09
Yukon Territory, YT
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yukon.ca
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The low allotment for the NWT’s Nominee Program this year, along with the resulting pause for the NWT Nominee Program’s January intake, are creating challenges and uncertainty for individuals seeking to apply for Canadian permanent residency. Attaining Permanent Residency has become more difficult, with some skilled workers moving to other provinces and territories in hopes of securing a nominee placement. Meanwhile, some NWT employers are struggling to retain workers.
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Other type of event
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Added on 2025-01-17
Northwest Territories, NT
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cabinradio.ca
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The T???ch? Government signed a memorandum of understanding with Fortescue, an Australian-based technology, energy and metals group, for lithium exploration on T???ch? lands in the NWT. The agreement supports the T???ch? Government in understanding lithium potential and building capacity to conduct geological surveys.
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Green jobs
Job creation
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Mining and oil and gas extraction
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Added on 2025-01-20
Northwest Territories, NT
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cbc.ca
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is allocating only 215 nominees for the Yukon government’s Nominee Program in 2025, half the allocation received in 2024. The Yukon government is delaying its January intake to adjust to the low allocation. IRCC is also planning to implement a new requirement that at least 75% of the nominations be allocated to temporary foreign workers currently residing in Canada.
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Other type of event
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Added on 2025-01-21
Yukon Territory, YT
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yukon.ca
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A study in the Communications Earth & Environment journal found that melting Arctic permafrost is creating ongoing challenges for communities in the Beaufort Sea region and the Mackenzie River Delta. Major impacts include infrastructure damage, degrading transportation routes, and health risks. Food security is also threatened as quicksand and landslides make hunting and fishing more difficult.
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Green jobs
Other type of event
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Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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Added on 2025-01-20
Nunavut, NU
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rcinet.ca
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The Northwest Territories government is accepting applications until March 14 for its annual $1.75M Anti-Poverty Fund. Indigenous and community governments, as well as associated non-governmental organizations, may apply. Projects in the NWT that focus on children and family support, healthy living, housing, sustainability, or other priorities may be eligible.
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Other type of event
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Added on 2025-01-20
Northwest Territories, NT
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www.gov.nt.ca
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Vital Metals issued a new resource estimate for its Nechalacho rare earths project east of Yellowknife, showing stronger indication in the presence of estimated minerals. Vital plans to do more drilling at the Nechalacho’s Tardiff deposit over the next year or two, with the goal of eventually development a full-size open-pit mine, although not in the immediate future.
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Green jobs
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Mining and oil and gas extraction
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Added on 2025-01-20
Northwest Territories, NT
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cabinradio.ca
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Aurora College is developing seven trades programs to be offered at its campus in Fort Smith, NWT. New courses in mechanics, pipe trades, and automotive service technician (levels one and two), welding, plumbing, and heavy equipment technician programs will be offered. Some courses will accept students in 2025-2026, others in 2026-2027.
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Other type of event
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Added on 2025-01-21
Northwest Territories, NT
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cabinradio.ca
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The Northwest Territories government added a fourth option for individuals to meet the Trades Entrance Requirements, allowing those holding a high school graduation diploma to pursue careers in trades. Individuals can also meet requirements by passing the entrance exam with a mark of 70%, meeting secondary school course requirements, or passing high school equivalency credentials.
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Other type of event
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Added on 2025-01-17
Northwest Territories, NT
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www.gov.nt.ca
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Construction of Rankin Inlet’s new long-term care centre was officially completed on January 14. The facility includes 24 beds and provides the top two levels of elder care in Nunavut. The centre and its staff are preparing to welcome elders this spring.
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Other type of event
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-15
Nunavut, NU
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cbc.ca
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Burgundy Diamond Mines Ltd. is laying off a small number of staff conducting environmental work at the Ekati diamond mine according to two individuals with knowledge of the mine’s operations. The company stated that the layoffs are part of efforts to optimize operations and align staffing with operational needs. However, Burgundy emphasized that it is currently not pursuing large-scale layoffs.
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Layoff
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Mining and oil and gas extraction
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Added on 2025-01-16
Northwest Territories, NT
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cabinradio.ca
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The City of Whitehorse has pledged $300,000 this year for landslide risk and mitigation efforts along Robert Service Way. The funding will be used to install and operate traffic-blocking gates, monitor the escarpment during the spring melt, and mitigation efforts such as lock-blocks.
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Green jobs
Job creation
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-16
Yukon Territory, YT
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rcinet.ca
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The NWT government is accepting funding proposal applications for small and medium art projects until February 28. New artists can receive up to $5,000 through the Small Arts Project Grant for materials, studio fees, and other costs. While established artists can receive between $5,000 and $10,000 for similar costs on a larger scale through the Medium Arts Project Grant.
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Other type of event
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Arts, entertainment and recreation
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Added on 2025-01-15
Northwest Territories, NT
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mytruenorthnow.com
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Avens Home for Seniors in Yellowknife opened a new housing facility with over 100 units for tenants aged 55 and up. The new units triple the number of tenants Avens can accommodate and allow Avens to offer a new ageing-in-place option.
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Job creation
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-16
Northwest Territories, NT
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mytruenorthnow.com
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The Yukon Environmental Socio-Economic Assessment Board (YESEAB) released a report, recommending relicensing the Whitehorse hydroelectric dam until 2050, conditional on implementing recommendations to mitigate impacts to chinook salmon. Mitigation recommendations include upgrading the fish ladder and preventing fish deaths in the dam's turbines.
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Green jobs
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Utilities
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Added on 2025-01-13
Yukon Territory, YT
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aptnnews.ca
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Construction of the Nunavut and federal governments’ joint $75.5M project to build five new air terminals in Chesterfield Inlet, Whale Cove, Naujaat, Kugluktuk, and Kimmirut is nearing completion. The five air terminals are expected to open for travellers this spring. Additionally, the new air terminal in Rankin Inlet is estimated to cost about $85M and is expected to be completed in the fall of 2026.
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Job creation
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Transportation and warehousing
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Added on 2025-01-16
Nunavut, NU
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nunatsiaq.com
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The Town of Fort Smith is shutting down the town’s pool to conduct repairs, which may last through spring 2025. Ongoing power fluctuations and shutdowns led to repeated damage to pool equipment, necessitating the repairs. Annual repairs will also be performed during the closure to prevent a shut down in 2026.
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Layoff
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Arts, entertainment and recreation
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Added on 2025-01-16
Northwest Territories, NT
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cabinradio.ca
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Polar Knowledge Canada opened a new office in Whitehorse, Yukon, for the Canadian High Arctic Research Station. The new hub allows Polar Knowledge to recruit staff, build long-term capacity in the Yukon, and strengthen relationships between researchers and Indigenous knowledge holders in the territory. Polar Knowledge employs around 100 staff across Canada.
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Green jobs
Job creation
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Professional, scientific and technical services
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Added on 2025-01-09
Yukon Territory, YT
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canada.ca
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The Government of Canada is providing $988,100 to Opus, a start-up incubator and pre-accelerator program at the University of Saskatchewan. The funding will be used for entrepreneurship training and support services to create new and innovative products and services at the university.
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Other type of event
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Professional, scientific and technical services
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Added on 2025-01-17
Saskatchewan
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canada.ca
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The Government of Saskatchewan is providing $1.6M to support vital traffic improvement projects in 79 communities across the province. Many of the projects focus on speed reduction measures including installing speed display signs, constructing speed bumps and signs, and procuring speed trackers.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-08
Saskatchewan
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saskatchewan.ca
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The Government of Canada is providing $718,400 to the North Saskatoon Business Association to launch a decarbonization education initiative. The funding will support businesses to promote decarbonization and enhancing efficiency through digital transformation.
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Other type of event
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Wholesale trade
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Added on 2025-01-16
Saskatoon–Biggar Region, SK
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canada.ca
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According to the Saskatchewan Realtors Association, the province reported record-high home sales in December 2024, with a 3% increase from last year and a 15% rise above the 10-year average. Moose Jaw led the province in year-over-year price growth, while other regions, including Saskatoon-Biggar and Regina-Moose Mountain saw strong sales.
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Other type of event
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Real estate and rental and leasing
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Added on 2025-01-08
Saskatchewan
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sasktoday.ca
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The Government of Canada and Government of Saskatchewan are providing $9.4M towards crop-related research, in addition to $5.4 from industry partners. The funding supports 53 approved research projects including mapping soil sequestration, examining alternative genetic mechanics for resistance, and effects to prevent osteoporosis and bone fracture.
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Green jobs
Job creation
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Professional, scientific and technical services
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Added on 2025-01-15
Saskatchewan
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canada.ca
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Cenovus Energy, Vermilion Energy and Whitecap Resources, are partnering with Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre and Teine Energy to provide new online oil and gas high school courses with work placements. Over the next two years, the four energy companies are providing $160,000 to fund a coordinator position to facilitate the new student work placements.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-17
Saskatchewan
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saskatchewan.ca
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The Federated Co-Operatives Ltd. (FCL) is pausing construction work on two large projects valued at $2B, a canola crush facility and a renewable diesel plant in Regina. The projects were paused due to regulatory changes and shifts in the political climate. The new facilities were expected to create thousands of temporary construction jobs and hundreds of permanent jobs in the area.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-17
Regina–Moose Mountain Region, SK
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ckom.com
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The Manitoba government is opening two new Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC) service centres in Shoal Lake and Virden, Manitoba. Each centre will employ four full-time and one casual staff member to help farmers access a variety of MASC programs. The service centres are expected to open by the end of summer 2025.
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Job creation
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Public administration
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Added on 2025-01-21
Southwest Region, MB
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news.gov.mb.ca
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Frontier Collegiate in Cranberry is hiring for various positions, including Dorm Mentors, kitchen staff, and experienced cooks.
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Job creation
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2025-01-20
North Region, MB
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flinflononline.com
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The University College of the North (UCN) in Flin Flon has announced plans to add a dedicated student housing facility. Site preparation is scheduled for early February 2025, with a modular unit of 30 to 35 beds expected to arrive by March. The dormitory is set to open by summer 2025.
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Job creation
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-16
North Region, MB
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flinflononline.com
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Manitoba municipalities and organizations can apply for funding through the From the Ground Up and Urban/Hometown Green Team programs, which support youth employment and community development. These programs provide grants for projects focused on economic development, well-being and recreation, and housing and safety supports.
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Other type of event
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Public administration
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Added on 2025-01-15
Manitoba
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news.gov.mb.ca
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In Morden, the Western School Division (WSD) has exceeded its projected enrollment growth, with 2,338 students currently enrolled, raising concerns about how the infrastructure will keep up. The school board is focused on addressing the challenges posed by this growth, particularly the need for additional teachers, support staff, and space at the high school level.
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Educational services
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Added on 2025-01-20
South Central Region, MB
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pembinavalleyonline.com
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The federal government is providing $24.1M over five years to Red River College Polytechnic to lead a national innovation network as part of a $95.3M strategy to boost entrepreneurship. RRC Polytechnic will be one of four network leaders in the strategy to promote research, develop industry innovations for market, and support Indigenous business growth.
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Other type of event
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Professional, scientific and technical services
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Added on 2025-01-15
Winnipeg Region, MB
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www.rrc.ca
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Following the decision to cut immigration levels in 2025, the federal government has allocated 4,750 nominees for Manitoba’s Provincial Nominee Program, down from 9,540 in 2024. Manitoba had requested 12,000 nominees for 2025, causing concern from businesses about prolonged job vacancies and labour shortages. Rural communities may be particularly impacted.
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Added on 2025-01-20
Manitoba
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winnipegfreepress.com
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The federal government’s Youth Employment and Skills Program will begin accepting applications for the 2025-2026 fiscal year on January 27, 2025. With $13.5M in funding, the program aims to create 1,200 jobs and help address labour shortages in Canada’s agriculture and agri-food sectors. Employers can submit their applications until February 24, 2025.
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Job creation
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Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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Added on 2025-01-11
Manitoba
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thegraphicleader.com
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The City of Burnaby has recently opened a 20-bed emergency warming shelter on January 17. The overnight shelter will operate from 8:30 p.m. to 8 a.m. until further notice.
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Job creation
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-17
Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC
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burnabynow.com
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The provincial government is providing $50,000 from the BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund to support early-stage planning for a potential forestry project by S?wx?wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) and Nch'?ay? Development Corporation. This funding will cover pre-construction engineering and site assessments to evaluate the project's potential and is part of a broader initiative to promote forestry innovation and job creation across
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Job creation
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Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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Added on 2025-01-20
Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC
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squamishchief.com
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The UBC Okanagan School of Nursing is launching a new micro-credential program in case management and care coordination. The micro-credentials, aimed at registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses, are now accepting applications for the intake starting February 2025.
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Other type of event
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-16
Thompson–Okanagan Region, BC
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news.ok.ubc.ca
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A mobile MRI unit is now stationed in Sechelt, and a mobile CT unit is in Chilliwack to increase access to vital diagnostic services. These units will support early detection, diagnosis, and treatment while also aiding hospitals across B.C. during renovations and upgrades. The Province has invested $5.3 million through PHSA for the design, construction, and deployment of these mobile units.
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Job creation
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-15
Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC
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fraserhealth.ca
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The City of Delta is receiving $14.2M through the federal government's Housing Accelerator Fund. The funding will help streamline development processes by establishing incentive programs and expediting construction on 424 additional homes over the next three years, and 4,100 homes within the decade.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-20
Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC
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dailyhive.com
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The Government of British Columbia has announced up to $5.1M in new support for forest-sector manufacturers across the province through the BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund. These funds will create and protect jobs and strengthen local economies by supporting seven capital projects and five planning projects.
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Job creation
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Manufacturing
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Added on 2025-01-15
British Columbia
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news.gov.bc.ca
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Simon Fraser University is receiving close to $23M through the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada’s Lab to Market program. The funding will be used to expand their Invention to Innovation programs over the next five years by providing entrepreneurship training, a commercialization post-doctoral program, and a Faculty Innovation Fellows program to those within STEM and healthcare fields.
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Other type of event
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-15
Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC
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www.sfu.ca
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Din Tai Fung, a renowned Taiwanese restaurant chain, will be opening in Downtown Vancouver. Although the opening date has not been confirmed, the restaurant is looking to hire 300 workers starting the end of January 2025.
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Green jobs
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2025-01-15
Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC
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vancouversun.com
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The Government of Canada is investing $117M to improve water security and drought resilience in the Sunshine Coast. The funding will go towards upgrading the existing water treatment plant and constructing two new large-scale water storage reservoirs.
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Other type of event
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Utilities
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Added on 2025-01-16
Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC
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canada.ca
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CBC News has announced plans to boost its coverage in 22 communities across Canada by hiring up to 30 permanent journalists. The jobs are being created by funds from Google as part of a deal made under the Online News Act. The jobs will have a focus on Western Canada and six of the postings will be located in British Columbia.
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Job creation
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Information and cultural industries
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Added on 2025-01-15
British Columbia
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castanet.net
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The Central Saanich Police Service (CSPS) is hiring both recruit and exempt (experienced) officers. Recruit officers will begin training at the Justice Institute of British Columbia in May.
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Job creation
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Public administration
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Added on 2025-01-15
Vancouver Island and Coast Region, BC
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vicnews.com
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Arbios Biotech has completed the construction of its bio-fuel facility, the Chuntoh Ghuna, in Prince George. The Chuntoh Ghuna facility will begin converting wood bark into biofuel later in 2025 and will require 50 full-time employees. Initially, it will have a capacity of 50,000 barrels of bio-oil, with the potential to expand to 200,000 barrels.
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Green jobs
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Manufacturing
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Added on 2025-01-14
Cariboo Region, BC
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princegeorgecitizen.com
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The Government of British Columbia is providing $2M to the Montessori in Delta Society through the ChildCareBC New Spaces Fund. The funding will support the construction and maintenance of 40 new childcare spaces within Delta and Ladner.
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Job creation
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-16
Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC
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news.gov.bc.ca
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Digital, a Vancouver-based funding partner, has provided $1.9M to a consortium that includes D-Wave Quantum Inc. and the University of Northern British Columbia to support advancements in agricultural technology that includes quantum computing.
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Other type of event
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Professional, scientific and technical services
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Added on 2025-01-21
Cariboo Region, BC
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www.biv.com
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The University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) is receiving $5.49M in grant funding to co-lead the National Invention to Innovation Network over the next 5 years. The funding will be used to improve collaboration between post-secondary institutes, industries, and other partners nationwide. The funds will support training across Canada’s North and engagement with Indigenous Communities.
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Other type of event
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Professional, scientific and technical services
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Added on 2025-01-20
Cariboo Region, BC
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energeticcity.ca
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Les Dames d’Escoffier International is offering up to $30K in food and beverage scholarships this year for students who identify as women. The funds can be used by students to refine or expand their expertise.
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Other type of event
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2025-01-20
British Columbia
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castanet.net
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The Government of British Columbia has announced 26 new treatment and recovery beds for communities across the province. The new beds will improve access to addictions care for under-served populations. The new beds are part of the Government of British Columbia’s partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association to expand treatment and recovery services.
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Other type of event
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-20
British Columbia
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news.gov.bc.ca
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The Museum of Surrey has re-opened for the season as of January 18. The museum will host a range of exhibits, special events, and programs revolving around the city's history and culture.
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Job creation
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Arts, entertainment and recreation
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Added on 2025-01-17
Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC
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surrey.ca
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The City of Richmond is offering free professional development workshops and presentations for artists and arts organizations. These sessions are designed to help participants gain knowledge and skills in the public, visual, and performing arts industries.
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Other type of event
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Arts, entertainment and recreation
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Added on 2025-01-20
Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC
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richmond.ca
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The Government of British Columbia has announced the launch of a new province-wide registry for short-term rentals. The registry requires short-term rental providers to obtain a provincial registration number and provide a valid business license number to operate. The registry is part of the province’s plan to curb short-term rentals and increase housing options.
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Other type of event
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Real estate and rental and leasing
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Added on 2025-01-20
British Columbia
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news.gov.bc.ca
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A Las Vegas-based company, Gryphon Digital Mining, has purchased land in southern Alberta to supply energy for its future AI computing projects. The company hopes to be generating power by 2026, eventually scaling up to three to four gigawatts.
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Other type of event
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Mining and oil and gas extraction
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Added on 2025-01-17
Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region, AB
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edmontonsun.com
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Strathcona County Council is building a $65M fieldhouse in Sherwood Park that will include indoor space for soccer, lacrosse, baseball, and rugby. The design phase is underway, and the project is scheduled for construction in 2028.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-16
Edmonton Region, AB
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fortsaskatchewanrecord.com
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The City of Edmonton is extending funding for an initiative launched last year to revitalize its Chinatown neighbourhood, providing another $480,000 per year in 2025 and 2026. Last year’s grant funded about a dozen projects in the area, including festivals, street parties, cultural events, and business promotions.
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Other type of event
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Arts, entertainment and recreation
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Added on 2025-01-17
Edmonton Region, AB
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cbc.ca
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Two new businesses will open this spring in downtown Edmonton. Bar Trove, a bar and small plate restaurant, will occupy the main floor of the Canada Permanent Building. Trove Living, a furniture and homeware shop, will occupy the top two floors.
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Job creation
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2025-01-16
Edmonton Region, AB
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www.msn.com
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Fast food chain Taco Bell is opening a location in Medicine Hat at the end of January 2025.
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Job creation
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2025-01-17
Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region, AB
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chatnewstoday.ca
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Carol’s Quality Sweets, a chocolate and candy shop in Edmonton, has permanently closed after 22 years in business. The owner cites declining foot traffic and post-pandemic financial difficulty as reasons for the closure.
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Other type of event
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2025-01-17
Edmonton Region, AB
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ctvnews.ca
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The Buffalo Plains Wind Farm near Lomond in southern Alberta is nearing commercial operation, with the installation of its 83 turbines now complete. The wind farm is expected to generate 494 megawatts of energy, enough to supply more than 100,000 homes. It has created about 300 temporary jobs during construction and will support 10-15 permanent jobs once operational.
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Green jobs
Job creation
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Utilities
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Added on 2025-01-21
Red Deer Region, AB
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equipmentjournal.com
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International airline Emirates is recruiting cabin crew staff at job fairs across Canada, including in Calgary.
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Job creation
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Transportation and warehousing
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Added on 2025-01-14
Calgary Region, AB
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dailyhive.com
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CBC News is hiring up to 30 journalists this year to work in cities and towns with limited local news coverage. The selected work locations include seven communities across Alberta: Red Deer, Lethbridge, Fort McMurray, Hinton/Jasper, Medicine Hat, Banff, as well as Lloydminster.
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Job creation
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Information and cultural industries
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Added on 2025-01-15
Alberta
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cbc.ca
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Quebec-based company Deep Sky is planning an atmospheric extraction plant near Innisfail. The carbon dioxide extracted by the project will be stored in an underground hub near Edmonton, and the electricity needed will be sourced from the Lethbridge 1 solar farm. Deep Sky plans to invest $100M in the plant, called Deep Sky Alpha, over 10 years. It could be operational as early as April 2025.
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Green jobs
Job creation
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Utilities
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Added on 2025-01-17
Red Deer Region, AB
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medicinehatnews.com
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Construction on the $500M Marguerite Lake Compressed Air Energy Storage Project is scheduled to begin in northern Alberta this year. The facility, to be located near LaCorey, will add 320 megawatts to Alberta’s energy grid for 30 years. Construction is expected to create up to 200 jobs, while about 20 people would be employed by the project on a permanent basis. It will initially be fueled by natural gas but will transition to hydrogen by 2035.
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Green jobs
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Utilities
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Added on 2025-01-15
Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region, AB
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stalbertgazette.com
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Westbridge Renewable Energy Corp. is developing five new battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in Alberta. Locations and specific details have yet to be announced, but each project has environmental feasibility studies completed and interconnection applications approved by the Alberta Electric System Operator. The projects have a total capacity of 539 MWh.
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Green jobs
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Utilities
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Added on 2025-01-17
Alberta
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energynews.pro
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Strathcona County says its $57M agricultural events facility is on target to open in the fall of 2025. The Pointe Agricultural Events Centre will be 100,000 sq. ft. when complete, and will include stalls, animal wash bays, an outdoor warm-up area, and a main arena accommodating up to 400 spectators.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-16
Edmonton Region, AB
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fortsaskatchewanrecord.com
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Several large projects in the province’s agri-food industry are expected to create thousands of jobs in 2025 and 2026. Dairy Innovation West’s $73.7M milk concentration plant in Blackfalds is scheduled to begin operation in 2025. Other examples include P & H Milling’s $241M flour mill in Red Deer and Imperial Oil’s $720M renewable biodiesel facility in Strathcona County.
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Job creation
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Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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Added on 2025-01-20
Alberta
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discoverhumboldt.com
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Bankside Properties and Sumus Property Group have partnered to purchase the former Salvation Army hospital site, in Calgary’s Hillhurst neighbourhood, for $38.1M. The partners are planning upwards of 1,250 residential homes at the six-acre site, with construction to begin in 2026.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-20
Calgary Region, AB
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westerninvestor.com
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The Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society (AARCS) is closing its animal shelter in Edmonton as of March 2025. The location, which opened in 2021, has faced rising operational costs and high demand for services. AARCS will continue to operate out of its main site in Calgary.
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Other type of event
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Other services (except public administration)
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Added on 2025-01-21
Edmonton Region, AB
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cbc.ca
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The Town of Innisfail is spending $12M to renovate its aquatic centre, after plans to build an entirely new facility fell through due to the lack of funding. Chandos Construction and Group2 Architecture will be hired to complete the project, which is expected to begin mid-year and take eight to ten months to complete.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-14
Red Deer Region, AB
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thealbertan.com
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The 49th Street Grill, a restaurant in Athabasca, has reopened after shutting down in January 2024. The business first launched in 1981.
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Job creation
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2025-01-20
Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region, AB
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townandcountrytoday.com
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Three Alberta disability self-advocacy groups say they may need to shut down due to funding cuts. The organizations have received notice their provincial funding ends in 90 days, though their contracts were not set to conclude until March 2026. The three groups include Edmonton’s Self Advocacy Federation, Calgary’s Disability Action Hall, and Lethbridge’s Southern Alberta Individualized Planning Association.
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Other type of event
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-15
Alberta
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cbc.ca
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Edmonton music venue The Starlite Room is up for sale, with the owner-operator reporting smaller crowds and financial hardship since the COVID-19 pandemic. The owner hopes to find a buyer who will allow the club to continue operating as a tenant.
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Other type of event
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Arts, entertainment and recreation
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Added on 2025-01-20
Edmonton Region, AB
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ctvnews.ca
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Shoe company Skechers has opened a new location in the West Edmonton Mall. The 7,500 sq-ft. space is the company’s first “performance store,” which includes basketball and pickleball half-courts for customers to test products.
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Job creation
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Retail trade
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Added on 2025-01-17
Edmonton Region, AB
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ctvnews.ca
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Medicine Hat College and the Medicine Hat Police Service have launched a new police training program, with five recruits in the first cohort. Following the 24-week in-class program at the college, officers will undergo on-the-job training.
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Other type of event
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Public administration
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Added on 2025-01-14
Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region, AB
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chatnewstoday.ca
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Epic Investment Services is spending $45M to redevelop the 36-storey Manulife Place building in downtown Edmonton. Renovations will include a new fitness centre, tenant lounge, and conference centre, as well as additional retail space.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-15
Edmonton Region, AB
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constructconnect.com
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A new eatery, Yangming Chinese Restaurant, recently opened in Edmonton’s Wîhkwêntôwin neighbourhood. The restaurant has moved into the space formerly occupied by Brit’s Fish and Chips.
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Job creation
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2025-01-16
Edmonton Region, AB
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edifyedmonton.com
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Job vacancies in Calgary’s construction sector declined in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the same period the previous year, dropping to 5,890 from over 8,200. The overall total remains high, according to the Calgary Construction Association, which stressed there is a continuing need for the industry to recruit new workers.
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Job creation
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-15
Calgary Region, AB
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livewirecalgary.com
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Wood’s Homes, a mental health agency, is opening a new facility for at-risk youth in Calgary. The $8M building, called Cottage E, is scheduled to receive residents in February.
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Job creation
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-15
Calgary Region, AB
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cbc.ca
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Wonton King, a Calgary restaurant, will be closing permanently at the end of January. The business first opened in 1980 under the name King’s.
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Other type of event
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2025-01-18
Calgary Region, AB
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ctvnews.ca
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The Government of Canada is providing $374,380 to the Central Alberta Immigrant Women’s Association, which offers social services to families in the area covering Olds to Ponoka. The organization will use the funding primarily for technology upgrades and improving service delivery.
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Other type of event
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-17
Red Deer Region, AB
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rdnewsnow.com
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Calgary Transit is currently hiring for a number of jobs, including community shuttle operators to provide accessible transit services in the city. More senior advertised positions include a project engineer role and a transit support centre leader.
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Job creation
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Transportation and warehousing
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Added on 2025-01-17
Calgary Region, AB
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narcity.com
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Keyano College is closing the arts centre at its Fort McMurray campus, converting the building into training space for health care and social work programs. The city’s performing arts community is lamenting the loss of studio and theatre space for performances, classes, and productions.
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Other type of event
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Arts, entertainment and recreation
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Added on 2025-01-15
Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region, AB
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dailyheraldtribune.com
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Fireguard construction is underway across the province in anticipation of the upcoming wildfire season. Work began on the Bow Valley Community Fireguard in late fall, with $750,000 in funding from the Government of Alberta. Construction is expected to continue over three to five years, while other fireguard projects are ongoing in Hinton and Whitecourt.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-17
Alberta
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constructconnect.com
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The Government of Alberta has lifted its 2022 moratorium on new coal exploration in the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains, allowing previously suspended projects to proceed. The Province advised the Alberta Energy Regulator to keep its recently-announced coal policy in mind when reviewing applications, even though the new rules have not yet come into force. These include a ban on any new open-pit mining.
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Other type of event
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Mining and oil and gas extraction
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Added on 2025-01-21
Alberta
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globalnews.ca
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Charlottetown Airport had a record-breaking year for passenger travel with over 410,000 travellers in 2024. The airport is served by Air Canada, Porter, WestJet and Flair. A terminal expansion project is underway and expected to be done by 2027.
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Other type of event
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Transportation and warehousing
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Added on 2025-01-23
Prince Edward Island, PE
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cbc.ca
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Health P.E.I. says it will open a medical home by October 2025 at UPEI's new medical school. Medical homes offer a range of services, with doctors collaborating with other health-care workers. When fully staffed it could give primary care to 10,000 patients.
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Job creation
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-23
Prince Edward Island, PE
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cbc.ca
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P.E.I.'s first private MRI clinic is set to open in Summerside in the spring. The clinic will be located at 107 Walker Drive and the clinic plans to recruit from across Canada and will try not to take staff from the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Charlottetown.
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Green jobs
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Added on 2025-01-21
Prince Edward Island, PE
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cbc.ca
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The P.E.I. Federation of Agriculture says the Island is losing valuable agricultural land to residential development. P.E.I. has lost 12.3% of its farmland between 2016 and 2021. The federation wants a moratorium on development where there is no land-use plan.
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Other type of event
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Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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Added on 2025-01-17
Prince Edward Island, PE
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cbc.ca
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The P.E.I. Nurses' Union is pleased with the changes to Canada’s Health Act, which will nurse practitioners expand their roles in healthcare. Nurse practitioners can now open their own clinics and bill the health-care system like doctors can.
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Other type of event
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-17
Prince Edward Island, PE
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cbc.ca
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The pediatric clinic at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital has warned patients about long wait times as it has a shortage of doctors. When the medical team is fully staffed, there are six pediatricians and one neonatologist. Currently, staffing is down to 4.6, and the number will shrink further in the coming months until the beginning of 2026. Health P.E.I. stated that it is continuing its efforts to recruit.
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Other type of event
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-17
Prince Edward Island, PE
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Radio-Canada Atlantique
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A new wind turbine project is being proposed for the Kinkora area on P.E.I. The Wejipek Wind Project would build three wind turbine generators on privately-owned land. If approved the project could provide enough power for 4,000 homes and create jobs.
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Green jobs
Other type of event
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Utilities
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Added on 2025-01-22
Prince Edward Island, PE
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cbc.ca
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The Government of Canada has announced $6M in comined federal, provincial and municipal funding to the Pictou Market Wharf for storm protection infrastructure. Market Wharf infrastructure includes buildings; sewer, water and storm systems; roads and paths; wooden structures; businesses; and personal property.
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Other type of event
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Transportation and warehousing
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Added on 2025-01-17
North Shore Region, NS
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canada.ca
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The N.S. Government has announced $750k in funding for capital upgrades to the Mulgrave Marine Terminal. This investment in the Superport will help support future wind energy projects, such as the nearby onshore wind farms proposed for Guysborough County.
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Green jobs
Other type of event
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Transportation and warehousing
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Added on 2025-01-20
North Shore Region, NS
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novascotia.ca
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Halifax Regional Municipality tourism reached another record year in 2024. Discover Halifax reported the number of hotel room nights sold reached about 1,629,000 in 2024, up 2.6% from the previous high in 2023. Since 2019, hotel room nights sold has grown 11.4%, outpacing supply which has only grown 8% in the same period.
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Other type of event
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2025-01-22
Halifax Region, NS
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citynews.ca
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A proposed 100-site private campground development in Scots Bay, a community close to the Cape Split Provincial Park, will not move forward after an appeal decision has reversed the original approval.
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Other type of event
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2025-01-18
Annapolis Valley Region, NS
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cbc.ca
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Business Openings: Dairy Queen (Halifax), Hop Scotch Dinner Club (Halifax), and Halina Café & Bar (Halifax); Closures: Bootlegger (Dartmouth), Club Monaco (Halifax), Fries & Co (Halifax), Sour Me Sweet Confectionery (Halifax) and Peavey Mart (Bedford).
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Other type of event
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Retail trade
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Added on 2025-01-19
Halifax Region, NS
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retales.ca
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The N.S. Government has announced over $1.41M to Dalhousie University for an advanced technologies design hub that will support the development and building of microelectronics specific to key strategic sectors including ocean, naval defence, health, agriculture and communications technologies.
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Other type of event
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Educational services
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Added on 2025-01-21
Halifax Region, NS
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novascotia.ca
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The Halifax International Airport Authority has announced new flights for 2025 including Edelweiss Air (Zurich), WestJet (Paris), American Airlines (Chicago), Discover Airlines (Frankfurt), JetBlue (Boston), and Porter Airlines (Tampa/Orlando) as well as maritime routes via Pascan Aviation. The airport provides employment to about 15,600 people.
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Other type of event
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Transportation and warehousing
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Added on 2025-01-17
Halifax Region, NS
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cbc.ca
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The N.S. Government has announced over $500M for 2025-26 in major highway and road projects, repaving, bridge replacements, capital maintenance and infrastructure work as part of its 2025-26 Five-Year Highway Improvement Plan. Work will begin on 2 new major projects: the Port Hastings intersection and passing lanes on Highway 107 in HRM.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-21
Nova Scotia
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novascotia.ca
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The Bank of Montreal (BMO) is set to close its locations in Canso and Port Hawkesbury on July 25, leaving Canso without any financial institution and the nearest BMO location in New Glasgow, about 140 kilometres away.
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Other type of event
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Finance and insurance
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Added on 2025-01-17
North Shore Region, NS
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cbc.ca
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The Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Arts Society has announced the layoff of five employees as a result of financial challenges due to rising costs. They hope to rehire staff as funding comes back in the spring.
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Layoff
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Other services (except public administration)
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Added on 2025-01-20
Avalon Peninsula Region, NL
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cbc.ca
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Canadian aerospace organization NordSpace has submitted a proposal to the Town of St. Lawrence on the Burin Peninsula to develop a spaceport, a facility that is used to launch small space vehicles. If it gets approval, St. Lawrence could become home to Canada’s first commercial spaceport.
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Green jobs
Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-17
South Coast–Burin Peninsula Region, NL
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saltwire.com
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A major player in Newfoundland and Labrador’s seafood industry, Quin-Sea Fisheries, a company based in St. John’s, cut ties with the trade association that represents most of the province’s processors. The company stated that it will continue to process seafood while employing hundreds of people as an independent processor.
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Other type of event
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Manufacturing
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Added on 2025-01-20
Avalon Peninsula Region, NL
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Radio-Canada Atlantique
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Namjim is the latest St. John’s restaurant to close after four years of business citing inflation and reduced profit margins and the cost of rent and building upgrades.
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Other type of event
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2025-01-20
Avalon Peninsula Region, NL
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cbc.ca
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Vitalité Health Network has added six new family health teams in the greater Moncton, Grand Falls and Campbellton areas. There are now 23 teams operating in the province, with 146 doctors, 20 nurse practitioners and 82 other professionals in 13 communities.
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Other type of event
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-22
New Brunswick
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cbc.ca
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Work at Sackville’s Mount A University is expected to cost an extra $10M and take a year longer. A new multi-sports facility is being built along with a parking lot and renovation of the library. The project is expected to cost $95M and be done in 2030.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-20
Moncton–Richibucto Region, NB
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cbc.ca
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New Brunswick’s immigration minister says some key sectors in the province will be impacted with Ottawa’s decision to halve its economic immigration spaces to 2,750. Health care and construction are two sectors that are faced with growing demand.
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Other type of event
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-20
New Brunswick
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cbc.ca
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Cannabis producers stated in a 2023 report that excise taxes had a major impact on producer’s profitability and viability. Crystal Cure, which opened a Shediac facility in 2028, stated that taxes and price markups caused it to struggle then close in 2024.
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Other type of event
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Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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Added on 2025-01-20
Moncton–Richibucto Region, NB
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cbc.ca
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Saint John saw good growth in construction throughout 2024, with 707 building permits issued and 435 new residential units built. Total value of construction projects in 2024 was $156M, well above the five-year average of $113.5M.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-21
Saint John–St. Stephen Region, NB
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thewave.ca
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The Lobster Council of Canada says it is working to lobby U.S. officials and exploring new markets in case the U.S. impose new tariffs. The U.S. is Canada’s largest market for frozen lobster, but lobsters from Maine are sent to N.B. to be processed.
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Other type of event
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Wholesale trade
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Added on 2025-01-21
New Brunswick
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cbc.ca
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Alstom Transport Canada Inc., a locomotive manufacturing company, is receiving a $500M investment from the provincial government to refurbish 181 GO Transit coaches at its plant in Thunder Bay
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Job creation
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Manufacturing
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Added on 2025-01-15
Northwest Region, ON
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ontario.ca
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Integrity Reforestation Inc. is receiving a $900K investment from the federal government to plant 800,000 trees in the Ogoki Forest, located 400 km northeast of Thunder Bay, creating about 40 jobs
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Green jobs
Job creation
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Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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Added on 2025-01-15
Northwest Region, ON
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snnewswatch.com
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OC Transpo, the public transit authority of Ottawa, officially opened the O-Train’s Line 4 Airport Link, connecting the City centre to Ottawa International Airport
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Green jobs
Job creation
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Transportation and warehousing
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Added on 2025-01-17
Ottawa Region, ON
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dailyhive.com
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The Sandford Natural Gas Expansion Project was completed, connecting more than 180 local homes and businesses to the natural gas distribution network
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Job creation
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Utilities
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Added on 2025-01-17
Toronto Region, ON
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uxbridge.ca
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Home Style Café, a not-for-profit restaurant, closed in North Bay, resulting in five layoffs
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Layoff
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2025-01-14
Northeast Region, ON
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baytoday.ca
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T&T Supermarket will open a new location in downtown Toronto in February
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Job creation
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Retail trade
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Added on 2025-01-15
Toronto Region, ON
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dailyhive.com
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Hudson's Bay Co. laid off 41 staff members. Location is unknown at this time.
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Layoff
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Retail trade
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Added on 2025-01-17
Ontario
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ctvnews.ca
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Johnston & Murphy, a U.S. clothing company, closed its five Canadian stores located in Toronto, Mississauga, Etobicoke, Vaughan, and Burlington
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Layoff
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Retail trade
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Added on 2025-01-17
Ontario
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insauga.com
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The provincial government is investing over $7M in 17 Ontario projects to advance technologies for minerals critical to batteries and electric vehicles
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Green jobs
Job creation
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Mining and oil and gas extraction
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Added on 2025-01-15
Northeast Region, ON
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ontario.ca
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The Town of Milton will receive over $7.2M from the federal government for public transit infrastructure development, to be distributed over ten years from 2026
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Job creation
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Transportation and warehousing
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Added on 2025-01-13
Toronto Region, ON
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canada.ca
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The Elliot Community, a long-term care residence in Guelph, received $3.6M from the provincial government to add 29 new beds
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Job creation
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-17
Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region, ON
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guelphtoday.com
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The University of Guelph received $16.3M from the federal government to lead the Sustainable Food Systems for Canada platform, supporting agri-food innovation and entrepreneurship
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Job creation
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Added on 2025-01-15
Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region, ON
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uoguelph.ca
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Kyowa Kirin, a Japanese pharmaceutical company, opened its first Canadian location in Mississauga
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Job creation
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-20
Toronto Region, ON
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insauga.com
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Karma Social Lounge, a Indian fusion food restaurant, opened in Milton
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Job creation
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2025-01-19
Toronto Region, ON
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insauga.com
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Starbucks opened a new location in Whitby
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Job creation
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2025-01-19
Toronto Region, ON
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insauga.com
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Roulston's Pharmacy opened a location in Tillsonburg, creating five jobs
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Job creation
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Retail trade
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Added on 2025-01-14
London Region, ON
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norfolkandtillsonburgnews.com
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The Bank of Montreal is closing its branch in Schreiber, east of Thunder Bay, in July
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Layoff
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Finance and insurance
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Added on 2025-01-15
Northwest Region, ON
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snnewswatch.com
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Planet Fitness opened a new location in downtown Ottawa's Sun Life Centre
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Job creation
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Arts, entertainment and recreation
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Added on 2025-01-13
Ottawa Region, ON
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.obj.ca
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The Port House Social Bar and Kitchen restaurant closed in Mississauga
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Layoff
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2025-01-15
Toronto Region, ON
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insauga.com
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Play Airlines will cease its four weekly flights from Hamilton International Airport to Reykjavik, Iceland by late April
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Layoff
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Transportation and warehousing
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Added on 2025-01-14
Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region, ON
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cbc.ca
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Drongkowskis’ Farm Market & Deli opened in Hamilton
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Job creation
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2025-01-17
Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region, ON
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cekan.ca
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Coffee Run Co., a café, opened in Hamilton
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Job creation
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2025-01-16
Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region, ON
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cekan.ca
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Hair Effects, a hair salon, closed in London
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Layoff
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Other services (except public administration)
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Added on 2025-01-17
London Region, ON
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cbc.ca
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The City of Burlington will receive nearly $14M from the federal government for public transit infrastructure development, to be distributed over ten years from 2026
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Other type of event
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Transportation and warehousing
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Added on 2025-01-15
Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region, ON
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canada.ca
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The recent renovation of three childcare facilities in Northumberland County will lead to the addition of ten new staff positions
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Job creation
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-17
Muskoka–Kawarthas Region, ON
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northumberlandnews.com
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Wander the Spa, a boutique spa, opened on West Lake, near the Picton
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Job creation
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Other services (except public administration)
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Added on 2025-01-15
Kingston–Pembroke Region, ON
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insauga.com
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Les Bois du Fjord, a lumber products wholesaler, is receiving $2.5M in funding from Investissement Québec to automate processes at the BDF Industrial sawmill in Saint-Ambroise. The total project cost is valued at $3.2M.
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Other type of event
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Manufacturing
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Added on 2025-01-09
Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region, QC
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Available in French only
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Boralex, a renewable energy supplier, estimates that the Apuiat wind project located north of Port-Cartier should be complete by the end of March 2025
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Green jobs
Other type of event
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Utilities
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Added on 2025-01-15
Côte-Nord Region, QC
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Available in French only
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Ultium Cam, a parts manufacturer for electric vehicles, is scheduled to begin construction on its Bécancour factory in 2025. The project is valued at $600M.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-09
Centre-du-Québec Region, QC
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Available in French only
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The Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux de l’Abitibi-Témiscamingue is cutting around 40 out of a total of 276 management positions
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Layoff
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-10
Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region, QC
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Available in French only
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The Ville de Saguenay will invest $5M over five years in renovating the Centre commémoratif Price in the borough of Jonquière
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-08
Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region, QC
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Available in French only
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FABMEC, an industrial equipment manufacturer in Saguenay, received over $5.5M from Investissement Québec to expand its facilities. The project, valued at over $8.1M, also includes developing work areas and purchasing equipment.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-13
Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region, QC
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Available in French only
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The Municipalité de Saint-Léonard-d’Aston invested $9M in its water supply system last summer. The Government of Quebec provided a $6.2M subsidy.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-09
Centre-du-Québec Region, QC
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Available in French only
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The Centre sportif et culturel de Brandon will invest $7.6M in renovating its sports facilities. The project will be completed from April to September 15, 2025.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2024-01-14
Lanaudière Region, QC
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Available in French only
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The Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux de l’Outaouais is eliminating 196 temporary assignments
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Layoff
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-10
Outaouais Region, QC
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Available in French only
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The Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux de l’Abitibi-Témiscamingue closed the mental health rehabilitation unit at the Hôpital de Malartic
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Layoff
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-16
Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region, QC
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Available in French only
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The Centre de services scolaire de la Beauce-Etchemin inaugurated Maribel elementary school, which was rebuilt after flood damage, in Sainte-Marie. The Government of Quebec funded the construction, estimated at over $35M.
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Other type of event
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Educational services
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Added on 2025-01-14
Chaudière-Appalaches Region, QC
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Available in French only
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TELUS, a telecommunications company, will invest $6.6M in 2025 to provide better cell coverage in the North Shore, particularly in the Baie-Johan-Beetz and Sept-Îles areas
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Other type of event
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Information and cultural industries
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Added on 2025-01-16
Côte-Nord Region, QC
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Available in French only
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The Ville de Victoriaville is investing over $3.7M in refurbishing the Colisée Desjardins and Pavillon Agri-Sports. The contract was awarded to the Pépin Fortin Construction company, which will be responsible for carrying out the project in the summer of 2025.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-14
Centre-du-Québec Region, QC
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Available in French only
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Hôtel-Dieu d’Arthabaska, a hospital in Victoriaville, is investing over $28M in modernizing its emergency department. This announcement is part of the hospital’s major expansion and modernization project, which is valued at over $360M, and was launched in June 2024.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-10
Centre-du-Québec Region, QC
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Available in French only
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Salon de quilles Vézina, a recreational centre in Rimouski, is investing $1M in expansion work
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Other type of event
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Arts, entertainment and recreation
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Added on 2025-01-09
Bas-Saint-Laurent Region, QC
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Available in French only
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The Centre de la petite enfance (CPE) La Belle Journée opened a new daycare in Chandler following an investment of over $3M. The CPE is looking to hire 10 additional educators to accommodate a total of 71 children.
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Job creation
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-08
Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region, QC
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Available in French only
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The Société de transport de l’Outaouais is investing $114M in professional, technical, and multidisciplinary fees to develop the Gatineau-Ottawa tram project
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Green jobs
Other type of event
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Public administration
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Added on 2025-01-14
Outaouais Region, QC
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Available in French only
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The Centre de services scolaire René-Lévesque awarded a $5.2M contract to A.G.M. Construction from Saint-Antonin to renovate the municipal pool in Chandler. The pool is located at the Polyvalente Mgr-Sévigny high school. The project is scheduled to be complete in August 2025.
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Other type of event
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Public administration
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Added on 2025-01-09
Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region, QC
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Available in French only
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The federal government is granting over $10M to 11 businesses and organizations in Gaspésie to support their development. The total investment in these 11 projects is valued at nearly $86.5M.
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Other type of event
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Public administration
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Added on 2025-01-10
Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region, QC
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canada.ca
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Exo, a train and bus public transportation company in the greater metropolitan area, invested $13M in acquiring a locomotive that will be operational by the summer
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Other type of event
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Transportation and warehousing
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Added on 2025-01-14
Montréal Region, QC
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Available in French only
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Pizza Salvatoré, a chain restaurant, recently opened a new location in Mont-Joli
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Job creation
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2025-01-09
Bas-Saint-Laurent Region, QC
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Available in French only
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Machinex, a recycling and waste sorting company, invested $50M in a processing centre for returnable containers in Sorel-Tracy. The processing centre will create around 40 jobs and is set to begin operations in March 2025.
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Green jobs
Job creation
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Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
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Added on 2025-01-14
Montérégie Region, QC
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Available in French only
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Interra—Expérience Immersive, an interactive exhibition presenting the various processes of the agri-food sector, was inaugurated in Saint-Hyacinthe. The Government of Quebec invested $3M in the $6.6M project.
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Other type of event
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Arts, entertainment and recreation
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Added on 2025-01-14
Montérégie Region, QC
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Available in French only
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The Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux de l’Abitibi-Témiscamingue is expected to cut around 40 nursing positions in residential and long-term care centres throughout the region
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Layoff
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-16
Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region, QC
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Available in French only
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LJL Mécanique is a company specializing in designing parts for the mining and forestry sectors, among other things. The company, which is based in Sainte-Germaine-Boulé, received just under $1.3M from the Government of Quebec to expand and modernize its equipment
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Other type of event
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Manufacturing
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Added on 2025-01-13
Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region, QC
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Available in French only
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ELYSIS, a joint venture created by the aluminum smelters Rio Tinto and Alcoa, received $14.1 M from the Government of Quebec to develop green aluminum production technology that will be installed in a pilot plant in Saguenay by 2027
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Green jobs
Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-10
Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region, QC
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Available in French only
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Shaker Kitchen & Mixology, a chain of restaurants, will open a new location in Sorel-Tracy in April 2025
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Job creation
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2025-01-14
Montérégie Region, QC
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Available in French only
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The Sahtu Land and Water Board is expediting the process to grant Imperial Oil an emergency three-year water license at its Norman Wells oil operation. While the operation undergoes an environmental assessment, the license prevents shutting down operations and potential environmental risks.
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Green jobs
Other type of event
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Mining and oil and gas extraction
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Added on 2025-01-14
Northwest Territories, NT
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cabinradio.ca
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The Nunavut government designated over $3.3M for suicide prevention and alcohol and drug prevention initiatives and is accepting program proposals. Programs addressing community needs across the territory may be eligible.
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Job creation
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-10
Nunavut, NU
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cbc.ca
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United Way NWT is providing a $850,000 grant to Hay River for agricultural land restoration. A flood in 2022 and wildfires in 2023 devastated agricultural land, impacting local farmers. The funding will be used to rebuild farming infrastructure.
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Green jobs
Other type of event
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Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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Added on 2025-01-08
Northwest Territories, NT
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cabinradio.ca
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The NWT government indefinitely suspended re-opening its Nominee Program after receiving a nominee allotment of only 150 from the federal government. In 2024, the nominee cap of 300 was reached in July, leading the program to close early. The NWT government requested 500 nominees for 2025. The low nominee cap impacts the population, businesses employing foreign nationals, and labour shortages in the NWT.
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Job creation
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Added on 2025-01-14
Northwest Territories, NT
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cabinradio.ca
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The Town of Moosomin is experiencing an increase in residential construction due to its $30,000 incentive program, which encourages housing development in the community. Launched in August 2024, the initiative has already led to the construction of two 12-unit apartment complexes and a six-unit building. Additionally, building permits have been issued for two new houses and a basement suite.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-08
Regina–Moose Mountain Region, SK
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burnabynow.com
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The Estevan Mercury has been shut down by Glacier Media’s Community Newspaper Group, with its final edition published on January 1, 2025. Founded in 1903, The Mercury was Estevan’s longest-running business, predating Saskatchewan’s official establishment as a province in 1905.
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Layoff
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Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
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Added on 2025-01-09
Regina–Moose Mountain Region, SK
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cbc.ca
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According to the Regina Airport Authority, the lead up to Christmas was the busiest part of 2024. Daily departures reached up to 2,500 passengers, far exceeding the usual 1,700, while November experienced a 105% increase in passenger numbers compared to 2019. A new daily flight between Regina and Denver, starting in May 2025, is expected to further drive growth.
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Other type of event
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Added on 2025-01-09
Saskatchewan
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globalnews.ca
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To keep Saskatchewan among the most affordable provinces in Canada, the provincial government is prioritizing initiatives like the Saskatchewan Affordability Act and annual indexation. Each year, income tax brackets and basic tax credits are adjusted to offset inflation. In 2025, indexation will rise by 2.7%, matching the national inflation rate from October 2023 to September 2024.
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Other type of event
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Added on 2025-01-04
Saskatchewan
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westcentralonline.com
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Ingredion Inc. recently closed its plant protein and flour processing facility in Vanscoy following a strategic review. The company plans to sell the facility, which employed around 20 people.
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Layoff
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Manufacturing
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Added on 2025-01-08
Saskatoon–Biggar Region, SK
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producer.com
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The Saskatchewan government has signed a $40M agreement with the federal government to improve access to medication for rare diseases. As part of the deal, the province will also be invited to join a national plan aimed at enhancing screening and diagnostics for rare diseases. The agreement will expand coverage for two drugs used to treat rare lymphoma cancers and one for a rare genetic kidney disease.
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Other type of event
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-09
Saskatchewan
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canada.ca
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Saskatchewan Marshals Service, the new provincial police force is preparing to recruit 17-20 officers by this summer and 70 by the end of 2026. The first marshals recruited will be based in Prince Albert with regional offices in other communities in the future.
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Job creation
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Public administration
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Added on 2025-01-13
Prince Albert Region, SK
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thecanadianpressnews.ca
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Comark Holding, owner of Ricki’s Fashions Inc., Cleo Fashions Inc., and Bootlegger Clothing Inc., filed for creditor protection and plans to close all Cleo and Ricki’s stores, and downsize Bootlegger. There are 13 stores in Manitoba – 10 in Winnipeg and three in Brandon – and a large distribution hub in Winnipeg.
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Layoff
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Retail trade
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Added on 2025-01-07
Manitoba
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winnipegfreepress.com
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The Government of Manitoba launched a new plan to end chronic homelessness in the province. The plan includes providing social housing and mental health and addiction supports. Starting in February, residents of encampments in Winnipeg will be gradually moved into housing, including 300 new social housing units. The Manitoba government is building 350, and renovating 3,000, social and affordable housing units.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-14
Winnipeg Region, MB
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news.gov.mb.ca
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Alamos Gold Inc. announced it will begin construction on its Lynn Lake gold mining project in 2025. The project is estimated to cost $1B, employ 600 workers during construction, and employe 450 workers for mining operations. The project includes two open-pit mines, slated to begin production in 2028.
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Job creation
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Mining and oil and gas extraction
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Added on 2025-01-14
North Region, MB
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winnipegfreepress.com
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The Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation provided $30.6M through the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) to the City of Winnipeg. The funding is part of $122.4M through a HAF agreement with the federal government. The money will be used to increase available affordable housing units and speed development.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-13
Winnipeg Region, MB
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winnipeg.ca
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The City of Winnipeg has recommended four organizations to receive funding from its Downtown Arts Capital Fund – Royal Winnipeg Ballet, Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra and Performing Arts Consortium of Winnipeg, Manitoba Opera, and Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre. The funding would go towards two organizations’ renovation projects, a safety and accessibility project, and technology upgrades.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-15
Winnipeg Region, MB
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winnipeg.ca
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CBC News plans to hire up to 30 journalists to expand local news coverage to more communities across Canada. In Manitoba, CBC plans to add local coverage in Steinbach, including neighbouring communities Niverville, Ste. Anne, Hanover, Ritchot Springfield, Emerson, Morris, La Broquerie, Tache, De Salaberry, and Roseau River Anishinabe First Nation.
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Job creation
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Information and cultural industries
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Added on 2025-01-15
Southeast Region, MB
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cbc.ca
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VDK Delivery Services reported gaining more clients, partnerships, and recurring business after launching a new venture, VDK Hotshot Freight Services, to ship larger cargo and allow contractors to drive personal vehicles for delivery. VDK is actively hiring ride-share drivers.
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Job creation
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Transportation and warehousing
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Added on 2025-01-08
Southwest Region, MB
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brandonsun.com
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A Starbucks is coming to Winkler, Manitoba, at a new strip mall and is expected to open in late summer or early fall. Construction is underway on the strip mall, which will have space to accommodate four more retailers.
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Job creation
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Added on 2025-01-08
South Central Region, MB
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pembinavalleyonline.com
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The Rural Municipality of Taché is progressing with capital projects in 2025. Construction on a new wastewater treatment facility in the Niverville area is planned to begin by the end of 2025. Additionally, towns Taché, Ste. Anne, and La Broquerie are working to attract skilled workers from Africa through a recruitment drive.
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Job creation
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Utilities
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Added on 2025-01-08
Southeast Region, MB
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steinbachonline.com
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The Manitoba government is providing $17M – an $8M grant and a $9M loan – to Magellan Aerospace to build a new machining centre, collaborate with Red River College, and build a new test centre. The funding is expected to create 64 new highly skilled jobs, provide learning opportunities for 150 students per year, and spur growth in Manitoba’s aerospace industry.
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Job creation
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Professional, scientific and technical services
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Added on 2025-01-09
Winnipeg Region, MB
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news.gov.mb.ca
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The Manitoba government is accepting grant applications for the Manitoba Accessibility Fund until February 14. Eligible organizations may request up to $50,000 for projects that support The Accessibility for Manitobans Act through awareness, developing tools, training or resources, or removing barriers to information or communication.
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Other type of event
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Public administration
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Added on 2025-01-10
Manitoba
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news.gov.mb.ca
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The recent underground resource estimate for the True North gold project in southeastern Manitoba indicates potential for expansion and more drilling. 1911 Gold Corporation aims to eventually re-start production and expand the exploration drill program in 2025.
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Job creation
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Mining and oil and gas extraction
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Added on 2025-01-06
Southeast Region, MB
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canadianminingjournal.com
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The Portage la Prairie Planning District is progressing on its development plans in 2025. Construction is currently underway on a 118-unit building and a 54-plex building with space for some stores underneath.
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Job creation
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2025-01-07
North Central Region, MB
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portageonline.com
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Western Manitoba is experiencing a shortage of paramedics. According to the Manitoba Association of Health Care Professionals, only one of 13 positions is filled in Shoal Lake, nine of 17 in Virden, five of 13 in Russel, and two of four Erickson. Large areas are left underserviced due to these job vacancies.
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Other type of event
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-13
Southwest Region, MB
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winnipegfreepress.com
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The federal government is providing $15.3M over five years to the Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) for Michif language revitalization efforts. MMF is considering different initiatives such as classes, books, and language introduction at early learning childcare centres.
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Job creation
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Information and cultural industries
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Added on 2025-01-10
Manitoba
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aptnnews.ca
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Pinnacle International is constructing two new Marriott hotels in Richmond. The two hotels will collectively have 457 rooms and are part of the development plans around Capstan Station. The first building is expected to be completed in late 2025, and the second by late Spring 2026.
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Job creation
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-08
Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC
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dailyhive.com
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The new Fort St. James hospital is now open for patients. The facility is three times larger than the previous hospital and has an expanded emergency department. The $158M project was primarily funded by the Government of British Columbia with nearly $140M provided by the Province through Northern Health and over $18M contributed by the Stuart-Nechako Regional Hospital District.
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Other type of event
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-13
Nechako Region, BC
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news.gov.bc.ca
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The town council of Sidney has voted to adopt new rules for short-term rentals. As of January 1, 2025, short-term rental operators are required to apply for a business licence and to list the property on an online platform.
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Other type of event
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Real estate and rental and leasing
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Added on 2025-01-14
Vancouver Island and Coast Region, BC
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vicnews.com
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The Independent Contractors and Businesses Association’s 2025 Wage and Benefits Survey reports that 72% of BC construction companies are facing labour shortages. Challenges include declining margins, securing new projects, permitting delays, payment issues, regulations, and employee retention. Despite these difficulties, 50% of contractors expect to increase work volumes in 2025.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-08
British Columbia
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constructconnect.com
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Mercer Celgar has announced it will be partnering with Skemxist Solutions, an Osoyoos Indian Band company, to jointly operate a log sort yard in Okanagan Falls, British Columbia. The purpose of the collaboration is to ensure sustainable and economic management of the forest resources. The project will create skilled jobs for band members and provide training to meet industry standards.
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Job creation
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Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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Added on 2025-01-13
Thompson–Okanagan Region, BC
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mercerint.com
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The City of Vancouver is seeking an architectural team to design the new library expansion for the Vancouver Public Library’s Marpole branch. The $7.6M project is expecting to award contracts and complete design work later this year, with construction anticipated from late 2025 to the third quarter of 2026. The existing library space will remain open for most of the construction period.
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Job creation
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-10
Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC
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dailyhive.com
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The Langley Township Fire Department has recently recruited and begun training a second round of 11 new firefighters. The hiring is part of the department's expansion plan to add over 40 firefighters over the next several years to meet growing population demands.
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Other type of event
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Public administration
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Added on 2025-01-12
Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC
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langleyadvancetimes.com
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SUCCESS Richmond will be hosting a firefighting career information session on January 29. The session will provide information on the fire department, career opportunities, prerequisites, and skill requirements.
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Other type of event
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Public administration
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Added on 2025-01-08
Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC
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richmond-news.com
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Construction has begun on upgrades to Ravine Way, which includes four new bus stops in Saanich as part of the future Uptown Mobility Hub. The transit hub project was announced in spring 2024 and has received $15.5M from the Government of British Columbia and $4.5M from the Government of Canada to support its development.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-13
Vancouver Island and Coast Region, BC
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vicnews.com
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The Government of British Columbia has started building a new 51-unit supportive housing complex in Vernon to provide homes for individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The facility will provide around-the-clock support, daily meals, life-skills training, employment assistance, counselling, physical and mental-health resources, and referrals to addiction treatment and recovery services.
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Job creation
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-13
Thompson–Okanagan Region, BC
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castanet.net
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The City of Vancouver will demolish Dunsmuir House, a former Downtown hotel, starting January 17 due to public safety concerns. The demolition is expected to take four days, and no heritage components will be preserved due to the building's condition.
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Job creation
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-13
Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC
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www.biv.com
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The Lake Babine Nation has signed a long-term log supply and forest management agreement with West Fraser to supply the Pacific Inland Resources sawmill in Smithers. Under the agreement, the Lake Babine Nation Forestry Limited Partnership will supply the mill with logs while maintaining the sustainable management of the licenced lands.
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Other type of event
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Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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Added on 2025-01-13
Nechako Region, BC
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interior-news.com
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Construction on the North Shore shelter is set to be completed by the end of January 2025. Operated by ASK Wellness, the 44-bed shelter is funded through the provincial Homeless Encampment Action Response Temporary Housing program and will receive funding until March 31, 2026. The shelter will have at least three staff members on site at all times, with a housing outreach worker assisting individuals find housing when available.
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Job creation
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-08
Thompson–Okanagan Region, BC
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castanet.net
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HAVN Saunas plans to expand to BC's mainland using a World War II-era barge, originally intended as a float camp for loggers. The barge will be transformed into a luxury floating spa, with construction set to begin in summer 2025 and a projected opening in late 2026, pending Vancouver city council approval.
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Job creation
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-13
Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC
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dailyhive.com
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The first two physician assistants in B.C. have been hired at Saanich Peninsula Hospital as part of a pilot project. Physician assistants are healthcare professionals who work under the supervision of a physician. Other health authorities are looking to implement similar initiatives, with Northern Health planning to hire four physician assistants.
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Other type of event
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-13
Vancouver Island and Coast Region, BC
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cheknews.ca
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Over $700,000 in funding from the Victoria Foundation’s Community Grants Program will be distributed to 17 non-profit and charitable organizations in the Capital Region. The funds will support collaborative efforts to address complex regional challenges such as distributing donated grocery supplies to approximately 75 social service agencies across Greater Victoria.
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Other type of event
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Added on 2025-01-09
Vancouver Island and Coast Region, BC
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vicnews.com
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The City of Surrey has approved a $1.2M contract to demolish the former North Surrey Recreation Centre. Demolition work will begin in early 2025 and is expected to be completed by summer 2025.
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Job creation
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-08
Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC
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constructconnect.com
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Health+ is set to open in Qualicum Beach this March, offering a hybrid model that combines in-person clinic visits as well as virtual care for people across Western Canada. Once fully operational, the clinic expects to serve around 3,000 patients.
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Other type of event
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-08
Vancouver Island and Coast Region, BC
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vicnews.com
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The Coastal Restoration Society is looking to increase its vessel dismantling operation in Port Alberni. If it receives approval from the port authority, it hopes to construct structures for dismantling vessels up to 150 tons in size. While the project is still a few years away, the society is seeking funding from private investors and the government so they can begin geotechnical testing for the proposed shipyard.
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Other type of event
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Manufacturing
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Added on 2025-01-10
Vancouver Island and Coast Region, BC
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cheknews.ca
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The City of Campbell River has purchased four properties, including the Harbourside Inn, with plans to demolish and redevelop the site. The downtown revitalization project will create 200 rental units across the four properties. Demolition is expected to begin later this year, with construction slated to start in 2026.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-11
Vancouver Island and Coast Region, BC
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timescolonist.com
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The Government of British Columbia has approved a business plan for a new oncology and renal health expansion at the East Kootenay Regional Hospital. The new two-storey building will house the services and provide an upgraded care environment. The project is anticipated to cost $59M, with construction expected to begin in May 2026. The new services will be available to the public in January 2029.
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Other type of event
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-13
Kootenay Region, BC
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news.gov.bc.ca
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BC Housing and the Nicola Valley Shelter Society have recently opened a new 40-bed homeless shelter in Merritt. The shelter will include two overflow rooms for temporary housing, two overdose prevention sites, an enhanced security system, and support services. BC Housing has leased the property until March 30, 2027.
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Job creation
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-14
Thompson–Okanagan Region, BC
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merrittherald.com
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The Government of Alberta is hiring firefighters in preparation for the 2025 wildfire season, which begins in early March. The Province employs wildfire crews year-round but requires an additional 800 firefighters and support staff during peak season.
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Job creation
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Public administration
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Added on 2025-01-13
Alberta
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globalnews.ca
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Rockaboo Mountain Adventures recently completed construction on a 15-metre artificial ice climbing wall in downtown Jasper. The company developed the attraction because several nearby natural ice climbing areas are still closed due to last summer’s wildfires.
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Other type of event
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Arts, entertainment and recreation
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Added on 2025-01-10
Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House Region, AB
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fitzhugh.ca
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Alberta led the country in employment growth in December 2024, adding approximately 20,000 jobs in Calgary and 11,000 in Edmonton. According to Statistics Canada, the construction and manufacturing sectors posted the largest increases. The province’s unemployment rate also reached an eight-month low, at 6.7%. Wages, however, are rising more slowly in Alberta than in the rest of the country, increasing just 2.5% year-over-year.
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Other type of event
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Added on 2025-01-10
Alberta
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cbc.ca
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Dollar Tree is opening a location in Whitecourt in the spring of 2025. The low-cost retailer has stores in Drayton Valley, Slave Lake, Morinville, and Edmonton, but this will be its first in Whitecourt.
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Job creation
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Retail trade
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Added on 2025-01-09
Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region, AB
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dailyheraldtribune.com
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Babycakes Cupcakery, a bakeshop in Red Deer, has permanently closed. The owners say the rising cost of living and increased operating costs played a role in the closure.
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Other type of event
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2025-01-10
Red Deer Region, AB
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reddeeradvocate.com
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The Town of Canmore has introduced a new incentive program aimed at encouraging long-term rental construction. Housing developments can receive grants of up to 75% of municipal property taxes if they qualify. The town council hopes the initiative will help address a housing shortage in the community.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-08
Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House Region, AB
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cbc.ca
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Calgary-based oil and gas company Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. plans to boost production by 12% in 2025, an increase of about 170,000 barrels per day over its average in 2024. Last year, the company completed its US$6.5B acquisition of Chevron Canada Ltd.’s interests in the Athabasca Oil Sands Project and Duvernay shale. Its 2025 operating budget is set at $6B and it plans to drill 361 crude oil and natural gas wells this year.
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Other type of event
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Mining and oil and gas extraction
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Added on 2025-01-10
Alberta
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globalnews.ca
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Oil and gas companies are currently hiring for a variety of positions at locations across Alberta, including some entry-level jobs. Positions include water well rig labourers, well testing operators, drillers, derrickhands, and gas monitoring attendants.
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Job creation
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Mining and oil and gas extraction
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Added on 2025-01-10
Alberta
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dailyhive.com
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The federal government is providing $3M to two cultural infrastructure projects in Calgary. The Glenbow Museum will receive $2.5M over three years to expand and renovate its exhibition and storage spaces. The TELUS Spark Science Centre will receive $500,000 over two years for new audiovisual equipment.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-10
Calgary Region, AB
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canada.ca
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Comark Holdings Inc. is closing all of its Cleo and Ricki’s locations across Canada. The company operates 221 stores in eight provinces, including Alberta, and employs 2,056 people across the country.
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Layoff
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Retail trade
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Added on 2025-01-08
Alberta
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globalnews.ca
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Truman Homes recently began construction on a 222-unit rental complex in Calgary’s University District. The six-storey building is scheduled to receive residents by early 2027.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-10
Calgary Region, AB
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www.msn.com
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Care workers at Grande Prairie’s Emerald Gardens Retirement Residence recently ratified a new contract with their employer. The collective agreement includes a 6% total wage increase over three years, which works out to 2% per year, and covers about 50 workers.
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Other type of event
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-06
Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region, AB
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albertaworker.ca
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The Government of Alberta is hiring for a range of positions in Edmonton, including several highly skilled roles such as directors, managers, analysts, curriculum consultants, and legislative counsel.
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Job creation
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Public administration
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Added on 2025-01-08
Edmonton Region, AB
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dailyhive.com
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The Alberta Law Foundation is providing $26.8M to the University of Calgary’s faculties of Law and Social Work. The funds will be used to create a Centre for Transformation, which will collaborate with governments, foundations, and professionals to improve the current family justice system.
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Other type of event
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Professional, scientific and technical services
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Added on 2025-01-07
Calgary Region, AB
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ucalgary.ca
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Alberta unions have ratified new contracts around the province in recent months, some with significant wage increases. Red Deer municipal workers negotiated a 9% increase over three years, while waste collection drivers in Fort McMurray will see a 10% increase between now and 2027. Trades workers at Foremost Universal will receive a 7% raise in year one of their contract, followed by an additional 5% in years two and three.
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Other type of event
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Added on 2025-01-09
Alberta
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medicinehatnews.com
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WestJet is introducing a new direct route between Calgary and Mexico City, beginning in May 2025. Tourism Calgary says the route could help the city reach its goal of becoming the country’s top convention destination, as well as promoting it to Mexican travellers as a cold-weather vacation spot.
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Other type of event
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Transportation and warehousing
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Added on 2025-01-13
Calgary Region, AB
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cbc.ca
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The City of Calgary and the Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation will begin construction this spring on Scotia Place, a new downtown sports and entertainment venue. Site excavation began in July 2024 and the project’s final development permit was awarded last month. Scotia Place is expected to be complete in 2027.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-13
Calgary Region, AB
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calgary.ca
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The City of Lloydminster says it is on track to open its $101M hockey arena, the Cenovus Energy Hub, in fall of 2025.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-13
Camrose–Drumheller Region, AB
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mylloydminsternow.com
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Fields, a discount department store, is permanently closing its locations in Athabasca and Lac La Biche. The Athabasca store will close in January 2025, and the Lac La Biche location will shutter the following month.
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Other type of event
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Retail trade
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Added on 2025-01-14
Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region, AB
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townandcountrytoday.com
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A new grocery store, L’OCA Quality Market, is scheduled to open in Edmonton’s Parkview neighbourhood at the end of January 2025. The location is at the site of the former Andy’s Valleyview IGA, and the majority of that business's employees have been hired to staff the new store.
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Job creation
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Retail trade
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Added on 2025-01-13
Edmonton Region, AB
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www.msn.com
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Construction is underway on Capstone Infrastructure’s 36-turbine wind power project, located near Dunmore, south of Medicine Hat. The facility, called the WildRose Windfarm, has a power purchase agreement with the City of Edmonton and Pembina Pipelines.
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Green jobs
Job creation
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Utilities
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Added on 2025-01-14
Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region, AB
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medicinehatnews.com
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P.E.I.’s oyster industry is concerned about the impact that the parasite MSX will have on their future. P.E.I.’s Fisheries Department says it will do surveillance sampling, research and development, support programming, and will increase its staff.
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Other type of event
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Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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Added on 2025-01-10
Prince Edward Island, PE
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cbc.ca
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Health P.E.I. says hospitals across P.E.I. are over capacity, causing long wait times and limited beds available. Queen Elizabeth, Prince County, Kings County Memorial, and Western Hospital are all under pressure. Islanders are urged to seek alternate care.
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Other type of event
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-10
Prince Edward Island, PE
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cbc.ca
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Charlottetown Police Services has recently hired and had six new constables sworn in, to help keep up as the city grows. Since 2023, seven officers have left for other law enforcement agencies, such as the RCMP.
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Other type of event
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Public administration
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Added on 2025-01-15
Prince Edward Island, PE
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cbc.ca
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P.E.I.’s French Daycare Association is looking for high school students to volunteer in its five Francophone daycare centres. Those that volunteer for 150 hours will receive a $1,500 post-secondary scholarship and an extra $500 if they pursue childcare.
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Other type of event
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-10
Prince Edward Island, PE
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cbc.ca
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Police forces in Summerside and Charlottetown report that they have been able to fill vacancies despite losing some of their members to the RCMP. Officers with the RCMP can now be posted in a specific location. Police vacancies exist across Canada.
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Other type of event
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Public administration
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Added on 2025-01-13
Prince Edward Island, PE
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cbc.ca
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P.E.I.’s Nursing Home Association says that a shortage of long-term care beds is taking beds in hospitals. The province has 1,303 long-term care beds within nine publicly owned and 10 privately owned facilities. A tender to create 175 new beds is expected.
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Other type of event
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-10
Prince Edward Island, PE
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cbc.ca
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Changes to Canada’s Health Act next year will allow nurse practitioners, pharmacists and midwives to bill the government for medical services typically provided by a doctor. The change is being made so patients will not have to pay for these services.
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Other type of event
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-10
Prince Edward Island, PE
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cbc.ca
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To improve shoreline protection and prevent erosion along the Route 2 Souris Causeway, the provincial government has begun a coastal engineering adaptation project. The project should be complete by March 2025.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-14
Prince Edward Island, PE
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La voix acadienne
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The Government of Prince Edward Island cancelled a call for tenders for new electric school buses because the Quebec-based manufacturer Lion Electric was the sole bidder. The province is concerned about the manufacturer’s financial situation as it attempts to restructure operations.
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Other type of event
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Transportation and warehousing
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Added on 2025-01-14
Prince Edward Island, PE
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Radio-Canada Atlantique
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P.E.I. firefighters and paramedics say that they are faced with increased workloads and rising emergency medical service delays. The Island is faced with a shortage of paramedics and the increased workload is making it harder to recruit and retain workers.
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Other type of event
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Public administration
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Added on 2025-01-15
Prince Edward Island, PE
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cbc.ca
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The Canadian Council for Rehabilitation and Work (CCRW) has launched a new online job platform, called Untapped Talent, for people with disabilities. According to CCRW there are over 740,000 Canadians with disabilities who are ready to work.
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Other type of event
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Other services (except public administration)
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Added on 2025-01-13
Prince Edward Island, PE
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cbc.ca
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AquaBounty, an American company that produces genetically modified Atlantic salmon, permanently closed last December due to financial issues and production challenges. The company’s operations raised many concerns over the impact on the environment and human health. The company laid off around 25 employees.
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Layoff
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Manufacturing
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Added on 2025-01-11
Prince Edward Island, PE
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La voix acadienne
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Unionized public works employees at the Region of Queens Municipality with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers went on strike on Jan. 9 around wages, weekend work compensation and temporary employee protections. The union says 40 workers in areas such as water, wastewater and solid waste treatment and infrastructure upkeep are involved, while the municipality claims it is only about 20 workers.
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Other type of event
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Public administration
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Added on 2025-01-11
Southern Region, NS
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cbc.ca
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Port Hawkesbury Paper Wind Ltd. has approved its $450M Goose Harbour Lake Wind Farm in Mulgrave which is expected to create 150 jobs at construction peak and up to 5 permanent jobs once operational. Civil contracting work should be completed in early 2025 and turbines erected during 2026 with commercial operations starting by late fall 2026.
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Green jobs
Job creation
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Utilities
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Added on 2025-01-10
North Shore Region, NS
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guysboroughjournal.ca
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Halifax Regional Municipality has signed an agreement with Renewall Energy for power that will come from its new Mersey River Wind farm near Milton, starting in 2026 to help Halifax meet its goal of net-zero municipal operations by 2030. Site construction will start this year, with the first 20 turbines arriving in 2026 and the remaining 13 in 2027.
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Green jobs
Other type of event
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Utilities
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Added on 2025-01-13
Halifax Region, NS
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cbc.ca
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A Halifax developer is planning to construct a 40-unit, 4 storey apartment building (Shamrock Corner) intended for age 50-plus residents, that will replace a demolished historic building in Hantsport. The developer is currently awaiting final permits from West Hants before construction can begin and hopes to have it completed within 2 years.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-15
Annapolis Valley Region, NS
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saltwire.com
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The expansion of the Clare Health Centre (CHC) has been partially completed. The project will add 8,141 square feet to the CHC, and it will be able to accommodate a total of 12 doctors, a nurse practitioner, and a family medicine nurse. The project should be complete by the end of March 2025.
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Other type of event
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-13
Southern Region, NS
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Le courrier de la Nouvelle-Écosse
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Business Openings: Jukai Japanese & Thai (Halifax) and Lovisa (Halifax Shopping Centre); Closures: Khan’s (Spryfield), Roots (Bayers Lake), Charger Burger (Halifax), Sunnyside Restaurant (Bedford), Riverside Pub (Bedford), and Kim Feng (Woodside). Ricki’s and Cleo are closing all locations and will soon begin liquidation.
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Other type of event
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Retail trade
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Added on 2025-01-12
Halifax Region, NS
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retales.ca
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Changes to Canada’s Health Act next year will allow nurse practitioners, pharmacists and midwives to bill the government for medical services typically provided by a doctor. The change is being made so patients will not have to pay for these services.
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Other type of event
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-10
Nova Scotia
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cbc.ca
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The N.S. Government has selected Halifax firm M5 Marketing Communications to remain as the province’s tourism marketing agency to help promote Nova Scotia as a premier vacation destination. The new 5-year $13.3M contract begins on April 1, 2025, after the current contract expires, and has two 1-year extension options.
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Other type of event
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Professional, scientific and technical services
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Added on 2025-01-14
Halifax Region, NS
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novascotia.ca
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N.L. Hydro believe the proposed new energy deal with Hydro-Quebec and the development of additional hydroelectric capacity will help mining companies in Labrador expand their existing operations or develop new mines and generate significant employment and revenue for N.L. as global demand for so-called "green" steel increases.
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Other type of event
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Mining and oil and gas extraction
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Added on 2025-01-15
Newfoundland and Labrador
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cbc.ca
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The N.L. Government’s new locum recruitment program is now in effect that provides opportunities for physicians, both private and public, to work as locums throughout the province. The program includes a $10,000 bonus for physicians who provide 25 days or more of locum services within a year.
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Other type of event
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-14
Newfoundland and Labrador
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vocm.com
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The N.L. Government has announced 4 childcare centres in development across the province expected to create about 160 childcare spaces including Bonavista, Corner Brook, and 2 in St. John’s (one opening this month). Each site will be prioritize offering childcare to health professionals and will be operated by the YMCA.
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Other type of event
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-13
Newfoundland and Labrador
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saltwire.com
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Planet Fitness has officially opened a second gym in St. John’s on Torbay Road.
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Other type of event
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Arts, entertainment and recreation
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Added on 2025-01-10
Avalon Peninsula Region, NL
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vocm.com
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St. John’s-based technology company Mavin Industrial has received $186k from the N.L. Government to advance AI in jobsite safety compliance software. The funding will be used to hire 2 new employees who will help enhance the platform’s AI capabilities.
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Job creation
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Professional, scientific and technical services
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Added on 2025-01-15
Avalon Peninsula Region, NL
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vocm.com
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Two large Japanese companies (Sojitz Corporation/Nippon Steel) have announced a $245M investment for a 49% stake in Australia-based Champion Iron’s proposed Kami iron ore mining project in western Labrador. The Kami Project is estimated to need a $4B investment to start and has not yet passed its feasibility study.
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Other type of event
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Mining and oil and gas extraction
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Added on 2025-01-14
West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region, NL
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cbc.ca
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Changes to Canada’s Health Act next year will allow nurse practitioners, pharmacists and midwives to bill the government for medical services typically provided by a doctor. The change is being made so patients will not have to pay for these services.
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Other type of event
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-10
Newfoundland and Labrador
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cbc.ca
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The N.L. Government estimates the tentative Churchill Falls hydro deal could generate thousands of jobs, with an average of 3,000 jobs during construction, and a peak of 5,000 direct jobs. N.L. Federation of Labour wants the government to develop a strategy to ensure the province is well positioned to fill those jobs when they are needed.GREEN
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Green jobs
Job creation
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Utilities
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Added on 2025-01-13
West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region, NL
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cbc.ca
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Irving Oil states that it will not be selling its Saint John oil refinery, as was being considered. The refinery is Canada’s largest, processing 320,000 barrels of crude oil per day. Irving employs 4,000 workers, with nearly half at its head office and refinery.
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Other type of event
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Manufacturing
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Added on 2025-01-15
Saint John–St. Stephen Region, NB
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cbc.ca
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Fredericton will give $10K to the New Brunswick Medical Education Foundation to create two new scholarships for family doctors who agree to work in Fredericton for at least a year. Only 68% have a family doctor in Fredericton, compared to 86% in Saint John.
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Other type of event
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-14
Fredericton–Oromocto, NB
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cbc.ca
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Académie Assomption, an elementary school in Bathurst, will close permanently in June. Around 60 students will go to the Cité de l’Amitié school in Bathurst instead as of the start of the school year in September. On Tuesday evening, the education council members of the school board voted to close the school after conducting a viability study.
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Other type of event
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Educational services
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Added on 2025-01-15
Campbellton–Miramichi Region, NB
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Radio-Canada Atlantique
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Students at the Collège communautaire du Nouveau-Brunswick (CCNB) will be able to enroll in new multidisciplinary programs starting in the fall of 2025. These programs are designed for students in the health, trades, and computer system fields.
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Other type of event
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Educational services
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Added on 2025-01-11
New Brunswick
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Radio-Canada Atlantique
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N.B. blueberry farmers are concerned about the threat of import tariffs by the United States. Most of the 400 million pounds of blueberries produced in the Maritimes and Quebec end up in the U.S. and have seen prices fluctuate from $0.40 to $1.10 a pound.
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Other type of event
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Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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Added on 2025-01-14
New Brunswick
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cbc.ca
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Saint John is making changes to its zoning bylaws, so developers don’t have to go through the red tape process of rezoning in order to develop more than one unit on their lot. The change will apply to low-rise residential developments.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-14
Saint John–St. Stephen Region, NB
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cbc.ca
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DP World, which operates the Saint John container terminal, has a new partnership with the Gemini Cooperation. This will result in larger ships and more traffic coming to the port, due to a new alliance between shipping companies Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk.
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Other type of event
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Transportation and warehousing
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Added on 2025-01-10
Saint John–St. Stephen Region, NB
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thewave.ca
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Changes to Canada’s Health Act next year will allow nurse practitioners, pharmacists and midwives to bill the government for medical services typically provided by a doctor. The change is being made so patients will not have to pay for these services.
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Other type of event
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-10
New Brunswick
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cbc.ca
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The Saint John Police Force has hired four new constables from the Atlantic Police Academy bringing the force’s total to 146. One of the officers is the first to be hired after participating in the force’s inclusion and diversity recruitment camp last year.
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Job creation
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Public administration
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Added on 2025-01-12
Saint John–St. Stephen Region, NB
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thewave.ca
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Empower Simcoe Services opened an EarlyON Child and Family Centre in Thornton, south of Barrie
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Job creation
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-10
Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region, ON
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barrietoday.com
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416 Coffee Co., a coffee supplier and cafe, opened a storefront in Fonthill west of Niagara Falls
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Other type of event
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2025-01-06
Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region, ON
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thoroldtoday.ca
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Hudson’s Bay is closing its store at the Burlington Centre in February
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Layoff
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Retail trade
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Added on 2025-01-10
Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region, ON
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insidehalton.com
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Chipotle Mexican Grill opened a new location in Mississauga, creating 30 jobs
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Job creation
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2024-12-11
Toronto Region, ON
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mississauga.com
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The Craft Brasserie & Grille closed in downtown Toronto
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Layoff
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2025-01-11
Toronto Region, ON
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blogto.com
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Joriki Beverages Inc., a beverage manufacturing and packaging company, terminated 150 workers in December
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Layoff
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Manufacturing
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Added on 2025-01-08
Toronto Region, ON
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cp24.com
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Clothing brands Dior, Saint Laurent, and Moncler will open new locations in Toronto’s Yorkdale Shopping Centre by mid 2025
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Job creation
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Retail trade
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Added on 2024-12-23
Toronto Region, ON
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retail-insider.com
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The provincial government is investing over $75M over the next four years to rehabilitate 10 dams across Ontario
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Green jobs
Job creation
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Construction
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Added on 2024-12-18
Ontario
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ontario.ca
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Toys “R” Us is closing five locations in Mississauga, Sudbury, London, Stoney Creek, and Thornhill
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Layoff
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Retail trade
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Added on 2025-01-03
Ontario
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muskokaregion.com
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Construction has begun on a 247-unit, $100M affordable housing development in London, supported by a federal government loan, with completion expected in three years
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Job creation
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-08
London Region, ON
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lfpress.com
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The federal government announced over $14M in funding to be provided to the City of Greater Sudbury for public transit infrastructure development, to be distributed over ten years from 2026
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Other type of event
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Transportation and warehousing
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Added on 2025-12-19
Northeast Region, ON
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canada.ca
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Kubota North Wellness Centre opened in the Town of Bracebridge
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Job creation
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Arts, entertainment and recreation
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Added on 2025-01-09
Muskoka–Kawarthas Region, ON
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mymuskokanow.com
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Construction began on the Excelligent Care long-term care home in Milton, with completion expected by 2026
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Job creation
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Construction
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Added on 2024-12-10
Toronto Region, ON
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insauga.com
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Miskin Law Community Complex, a community centre, opened in Peterborough
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Other type of event
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Arts, entertainment and recreation
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Added on 2024-12-18
Muskoka–Kawarthas Region, ON
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peterborough.ca
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Fox and Fiddle, a restaurant chain, closed a location on Toronto's Fort York Boulevard
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Layoff
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2025-01-07
Toronto Region, ON
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blogto.com
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Paymore, a tech buy-back retailer, opened two locations in Brampton and Mississauga in December 2024
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Job creation
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Retail trade
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Added on 2025-01-07
Toronto Region, ON
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retail-insider.com
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Central Wire Industries Ltd., a specialty wire manufacturer in the Town of Perth, has laid off several workers
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Layoff
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Manufacturing
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Added on 2025-01-10
Ottawa Region, ON
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lanarkleedstoday.ca
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Habitat for Humanity Northumberland is constructing seven affordable net zero townhouses in Baltimore, north of Cobourg. The $2.5M initiative is slated for completion by spring 2025.
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Green jobs
Job creation
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-01
Muskoka–Kawarthas Region, ON
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brightontoday.ca
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Cherry River, a microdistillery in Magog, will create around 15 jobs following the construction of a new plant in Magog's industrial park
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Job creation
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Manufacturing
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Added on 2024-12-17
Estrie Region, QC
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Available in French only
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Lion Electric is a heavy-duty electric vehicle manufacturer with a plant in Saint-Jérôme, among others. The manufacturer cut 150 positions in Canada and the United States, which reduced the workforce to around 160 employees.
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Layoff
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Manufacturing
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Added on 2025-01-03
Laurentides Region, QC
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Available in French only
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Amazon, an American multinational online retailer, eliminated around 30 positions at its DXT4 warehouse in Laval
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Layoff
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Retail trade
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Added on 2025-01-07
Laval Region, QC
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Available in French only
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L’Ancienne Forge, a nanobrewery in the borough of Brompton in Sherbrooke, is permanently closed due to financial reasons
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Layoff
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Manufacturing
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Added on 2025-01-07
Estrie Region, QC
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Available in French only
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Ferme avicole O-Sag began operations in Saguenay following a $1.2M investment. This project was made possible thanks to the Programme d’Aide au démarrage de nouveaux producteurs d’œufs in Quebec.
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Other type of event
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Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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Added on 2024-12-19
Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region, QC
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Available in French only
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Tim Hortons, a fast-food chain, inaugurated a new restaurant in Saguenay this past December. The investment of nearly $1M created around 20 jobs.
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Job creation
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2025-01-08
Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region, QC
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Available in French only
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The Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux de la Gaspésie is looking to fill 15 nursing positions at the Hôpital de Sainte-Anne-des-Monts and the Centre d’hébergement et de soins de longue durée de Cap-Chat
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Job creation
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-06
Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region, QC
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Available in French only
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Bell Canada, a telecommunications company, received $5.1M from the Government of Quebec to build three cell towers to improve the mobile network in the Regional County Municipality of Kamouraska.
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Other type of event
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Information and cultural industries
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Added on 2025-01-03
Bas-Saint-Laurent Region, QC
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Available in French only
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The Municipalité de Saint-Siméon invested over $1.66M in building its outdoor centre. The Government of Quebec funded nearly 60% of the project cost.
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Other type of event
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Public administration
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Added on 2024-12-20
Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region, QC
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Available in French only
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Maxi, a supermarket chain, will open a new store in La Pocatière, which will have around 100 positions to fill by the summer of 2025. The project required a $5M investment.
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Job creation
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Retail trade
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Added on 2024-12-23
Bas-Saint-Laurent Region, QC
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Available in French only
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The Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux de la Montérégie-Est inaugurated a new magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) apparatus at the Hôtel-Dieu de Sorel. The MRI apparatus is valued at over $7M.
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Other type of event
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-08
Montérégie Region, QC
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Available in French only
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The Centre de la petite enfance La Petite Bande received over $3M from the Government of Quebec and $90,000 from Princeville for its construction. The project should be complete in April 2025, and it will create six jobs.
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Job creation
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2024-12-27
Centre-du-Québec Region, QC
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Available in French only
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The Société de transport de l’Outaouais hired over 120 drivers in recent months to meet growing demand
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Green jobs
Job creation
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Transportation and warehousing
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Added on 2025-01-06
Outaouais Region, QC
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Available in French only
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La Maison Smith, a chain of coffee shops, will open another location in Québec this summer. This new location will be the 12th in the city’s metropolitan area.
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Other type of event
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2025-01-01
Capitale-Nationale Region, QC
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Available in French only
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The Régie incendie des Monts, which serves various municipalities in the Laurentians, will build a fire station in Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts. The $15M project, partly funded by Quebec, will begin in the spring of 2025 and will take 18 months to complete.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2024-12-19
Lanaudière Region, QC
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Available in French only
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Perles et Paddock, a restaurant in the borough of Le Sud-Ouest in Montréal, ceased operations
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Layoff
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2025-01-03
Montréal Region, QC
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Available in French only
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Gagnon Frères, a furniture and home goods retailer, invested $4.6M in building a sampling, vaccination, and screening centre on its commercial site in Saguenay. The project, which is underway, should be complete in July.
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Other type of event
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2024-12-19
Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region, QC
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Available in French only
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Prevost, a bus manufacturer in Sainte-Claire, signed an agreement worth nearly $100M with Coach Atlantic Maritime Bus, a charter transportation company from the Atlantic region. Prevost will provide 100 vehicles, including around 15 by June.
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Other type of event
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Manufacturing
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Added on 2024-12-19
Chaudière-Appalaches Region, QC
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Available in French only
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Le Manoir Tadoussac, a seniors’ care facility, began construction on 42 additional units at its location in Saguenay. The $14M project should be complete by the end of 2025.
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Other type of event
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2024-12-23
Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region, QC
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Available in French only
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Alex Coulombe, a beverage bottling and distribution company, invested $6.5M in new equipment. The company has 400 employees at its plants in Québec, Trois-Rivières, La Malbaie, Rivière-du-Loup, and Saint-Georges.
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Other type of event
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Manufacturing
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Added on 2025-01-06
Québec
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Available in French only
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The Ressource le Phare recycling sorting centre in Port-Cartier was ravaged by a fire, forcing the centre to cease operations
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Layoff
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Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
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Added on 2024-12-30
Côte-Nord Region, QC
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Available in French only
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Banyan Gold Corp. saw positive exploration results in 2024, with 85% of expenditures allocated to exploration. In 2025, Banyan plans to conduct scoping studies and preliminary engineering activities in. Yukon-owned businesses and Na-Cho Nyäk Dun Development Corporation partner companies receive 75% of Banyan’s contracts, and 30% of Banyan’s workforce is from Mayo, Yukon.
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Job creation
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Mining and oil and gas extraction
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Added on 2025-01-07
Yukon Territory, YT
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banyangold.com
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Sitka Gold expanded key deposit areas and reported strong gold mineralization results at its RC gold project near Dawson, Yukon, along the Tombstone gold belt. Sitka also reported its Blackjack deposit continues to grow beyond initial resource estimates, indicating strong potential for a large gold resource.
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Other type of event
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Mining and oil and gas extraction
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Added on 2025-01-07
Yukon Territory, YT
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canadianminingjournal.com
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Rio Tinto’s Diavik diamond mine in the NWT is slated to end production in early 2026, despite rumors of an earlier closure. Diamond prices have decreased, partly due to competition with lab-grown diamonds in the jewelry industry, leading to market volatility and uncertainty. This may result in challenges in covering operational costs.
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Other type of event
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Mining and oil and gas extraction
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Added on 2025-01-07
Northwest Territories, NT
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cabinradio.ca
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The Conseil de développement économique des Territoires du Nord-Ouest (CDETNO) will attend Destination Canada in Paris, France, and Douala, Cameroon, in February to recruit bilingual workers for jobs in the Northwest Territories. CDETNO will promote local employers, preselect candidates, and help companies participate in the recruitment process.
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Job creation
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Added on 2025-01-06
Northwest Territories, NT
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cdetno.com
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The recreation centre in Baker Lake temporarily closed on January 6 to minimize the spread of influenza A which broke out in the community. The centre will remain closed until January 12 at the earliest. A review on January 13 will determine if the centre will reopen.
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Other type of event
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Arts, entertainment and recreation
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Added on 2025-01-07
Nunavut, NU
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nunatsiaq.com
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The City of Whitehorse implemented measures to alleviate building permit application backlogs in 2024. The city hired additional building officials, consultants, introduced remote inspections and foundation-only permits for some buildings, and commissioned a report to identify other ways to improve permitting. The city is now implementing recommendations for the 2025 construction season.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-06
Yukon Territory, YT
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whitehorse.ca
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Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) is planning 30 or more capital projects totalling around $86M in Nunavut in 2025. Aging infrastructure is partially causing recent power outages, with 90 outages from September 1 to December 31, 2024. QEC’s projects include new power stations in Cambridge Bay, Gjoa Haven, Igloolik, and potentially Kugluktuk. The power plants are planned to be operational by 2028 or 2029.
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Green jobs
Job creation
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Utilities
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Added on 2025-01-06
Nunavut, NU
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cbc.ca
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The Yukon government has provided funding for the Council of Yukon First Nations (CYFN) for an engagement process to develop rural community health and wellness plans. The funding will go towards increasing CYFN’s capacity and working with First Nations in the Yukon.
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Other type of event
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Public administration
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Added on 2025-01-07
Yukon Territory, YT
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yukon.ca
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The City of Yellowknife is holding a lifeguard training course from January 10 to February 15 to prepare for the opening of the new Yellowknife Aquatic Centre. The city is hiring staff for the facility and pool’s operations as construction on the aquatic centre is nearly complete.
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Job creation
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Arts, entertainment and recreation
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Added on 2025-01-02
Northwest Territories, NT
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mytruenorthnow.com
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Natural Resources Canada projects mining exploration and deposit appraisal spending in 2024 to fall to $96.6M (-30%) in the NWT, rise to $246.1M (+4.2%) in Nunavut, and fall to $169.1M (-8.5%) in the Yukon. Mine complex development spending is projected around $493M in Nunavut and $19M in the NWT. The NWT and Nunavut Chamber of Mines is working to improve regulations to attract investment.
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Green jobs
Other type of event
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Mining and oil and gas extraction
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Added on 2024-12-16
Northwest Territories, NT
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miningnorth.com
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A new Ricky’s All Day Grill restaurant is opening in Yellowknife on February 4. The restaurant is in Yellowknife’s Centre Square Mall and near the Quality Inn hotel. The restaurant is hiring staff and waiting on some equipment before it opens.
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Job creation
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2025-01-08
Northwest Territories, NT
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cabinradio.ca
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Li-FT Power Ltd. is acquiring North Arrow Minerals Inc.’s DeStaffany, LDG, and Mackay Lithium Projects in the NWT. The acquisitions are near two Li-FT target areas, expand the resource base, and provide access to the spodumene district near the Diavik and Ekati diamond mines. The acquisition agreement is subject to closing conditions and regulatory approval.
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Green jobs
Other type of event
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Mining and oil and gas extraction
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Added on 2024-12-19
Northwest Territories, NT
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li-ft.com
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White Gold Corp. identified the presence of copper, molybdenum, tungsten, and other critical minerals at its White Gold project near Dawson, Yukon. These critical minerals add prospective targets to the gold discoveries. Four target gold deposits have potential for expansion and seven critical mineral targets have been identified.
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Green jobs
Other type of event
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Mining and oil and gas extraction
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Added on 2025-01-03
Yukon Territory, YT
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miningnewsnorth.com
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Churchill’s British Imports, a British speciality store and café in Saskatoon permanently closed in December. The store first opened in 2011.
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Layoff
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Retail trade
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Added on 2024-12-28
Saskatoon–Biggar Region, SK
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ckom.com
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Saskatchewan Polytechnic is providing $35,000 to support Artificial Intelligence Saskatchewan (AiSK) in becoming a central hub for AI innovation for collaboration with the public, industry, academia, and all levels of government. AiSK will host events, industry roundtables, and deliver programs and services.
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Other type of event
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Professional, scientific and technical services
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Added on 2024-12-21
Saskatchewan
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sasktoday.ca
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The University of Saskatchewan launched a new micro-credential course in January that focuses on care and treatment of individuals living with Major Depressive Disorder. The course is offered for nurse practitioners, registered nurses, pharmacists, social workers, addiction counsellors and other health care providers online through the College of Nursing.
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Green jobs
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2024-12-16
Saskatoon–Biggar Region, SK
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usask.ca
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The Government of Canada approves Paladin Energy Ltd. to acquire Fission Uranium Corporation for $1.14B. Fission Uranium has been developing the Patterson Lake South Project uranium mine in northern Saskatchewan's Athabasca basin. Production is expected to begin in 2029. The current Saskatchewan team will remain employed.
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Other type of event
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Mining and oil and gas extraction
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Added on 2024-12-30
Northern Region, SK
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thestarphoenix.com
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Canada's first sustainable Tim Hortons restaurant opened in late December in Regina. The store is made with low-carbon concrete and a rainwater harvesting system for outdoor irrigation. Electric charging stations and a green roof will be operational by spring.
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Job creation
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Construction
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Added on 2024-12-23
Regina–Moose Mountain Region, SK
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cbc.ca
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The Government of Saskatchewan recently issued a Request for Qualifications for a new Skilled Trades and Technology building at the Jospeh A. Remai campus of Saskatchewan Polytechnic in Saskatoon.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-06
Saskatoon–Biggar Region, SK
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saskatchewan.ca
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The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in Battlefords announced that police work in the area is affected by a labour shortage that is making it difficult to secure personnel in the region.
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Other type of event
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Public administration
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Added on 2025-01-07
Saskatchewan
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larongenow.com
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The Pelly Grocery Market in the Village of Pelly was destroyed by a fire on December 31. It was the only grocery store in the community.
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Other type of event
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Retail trade
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Added on 2024-12-28
Yorkton–Melville Region, SK
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ctvnews.ca
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According to the National Rent Report, Saskatchewan rental prices increased 12.1% compared to last year, while rent across Canada declined. The increases in Saskatchewan are driven by demand in both urban and suburban areas.
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Other type of event
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2024-12-29
Saskatchewan
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swiftcurrentonline.com
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According to the Saskatchewan Union of Nurses, chronic nursing shortages are causing frequent disruptions to essential services in rural communities. There has been a 21% decline in registered nurses in rural areas since 2018, caused in part by recruitment and retention issues, and a perception that rural positions offer inadequate support and unusually high workloads.
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Other type of event
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2024-12-17
Saskatchewan
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leaderpost.com
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According to the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation, Prince Albert has the highest vacancy rate among Saskatchewan cities at 5.6%. In comparison, the vacancy rate in Regina is 2.7%, and 2.4% in Saskatoon.
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Other type of event
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Real estate and rental and leasing
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Added on 2025-01-05
Prince Albert Region, SK
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sasktoday.ca
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Comark Holdings, owner of Canadian clothing retailers, has filed for creditor protection and plans to close all 221 Cleo and Ricki's store chains across Canada, affecting 2,056 employees. Bootlegger stores will downsize, and Comark will seek a buyer for what remains of that business. Comark faced challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, competition from other fashion retailers, a ransomware cyber attack and supply chain issues, and saw 19% decrease in sales in early 2024.
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Layoff
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Retail trade
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Added on 2025-01-07
Saskatchewan
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winnipegfreepress.com
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Comark Holdings Inc. – which owns Bootlegger Clothing Inc., cloe fashions Inc., and Ricki’s Fashions Inc. –began proceedings under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act on January 7. All cleo and Ricki’s stores will be closed, while Bootlegger may downsize its retail spaces. Comark Holdings currently has 221 stores in Canada.
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Layoff
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Retail trade
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Added on 2025-01-07
Manitoba
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financialpost.com
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The Manitoba government is providing $1.5M in grants for low-carbon projects in Manitoba. Projects that aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, support a low-carbon economy, improve climate change preparedness, or increase renewable energy production in Manitoba may be eligible.
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Other type of event
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Utilities
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Added on 2025-01-07
Manitoba
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news.gov.mb.ca
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The Manitoba Developmental Centre in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, closed in December, 2024. The city aims to repurpose the facility, considering options including a secondary school, or a campus for trades, medical equipment, agricultural or other training.
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Layoff
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2024-12-31
North Central Region, MB
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thegraphicleader.com
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A new Costco is under construction near the Red River Ex grounds in Winnipeg. There are plans to expand the new store's parking lot and loading area, pending approval by the City of Winnipeg.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-05
Winnipeg Region, MB
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winnipegsun.com
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The UCN Mining Readiness program will be offered at the Northern Manitoba Mining Academy in Flin Flon, starting February 10. The four-week program is free of charge and includes courses on the fundamentals of mining, workplace safety, how to operate a forklift, and other skills.
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Other type of event
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Mining and oil and gas extraction
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Added on 2025-01-06
North Region, MB
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flinflononline.com
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The recently re-opened Minnewasta Golf and Country Club in Morden, Manitoba, was significantly damaged by a fire on January 4. This was the second devastating fire at the club in four years. It is not known when the club may be rebuilt, but the golf course will open in the spring.
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Other type of event
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2025-01-05
South Central Region, MB
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winnipegsun.com
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The City of Winnipeg’s proposed 2025-2026 fiscal budget allows for the City to hire 27 transit workers, 24 firefighters, 10 librarians, eight city tree maintenance staff, and 6 police patrol officers. City councillors will vote on the budget on January 29th.
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Other type of event
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Added on 2025-01-03
Winnipeg Region, MB
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cbc.ca
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Southern Health progressed in expanding health care services and improving care quality in 2024. Short staffing issues that arose during the COVID-19 pandemic persist, though some vacancy rates are improving, and sick time and overtime decreased over 2024.
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Other type of event
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-02
South Central Region, MB
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steinbachonline.com
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The Centre for Ocean Applied Sustainable Technologies has partnered with Founders Factory and Blue Action to launch Blue Action Canada, an accelerator focused on ocean technology based in Victoria, British Columbia. The program will support eight startups across the province, offering coaching in operations, commercialization, and fundraising.
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Green jobs
Other type of event
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Professional, scientific and technical services
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Added on 2025-01-07
Vancouver Island and Coast Region, BC
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betakit.com
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A new agreement between British Columbia and Alberta allows wineries in British Columbia to sell their products directly to Alberta consumers. Under the deal, Albertans can order wine from over 300 BC wineries, with applicable taxes going to the Alberta government. The agreement will last for one year before being reevaluated.
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Other type of event
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Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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Added on 2025-01-07
British Columbia
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energeticcity.ca
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Sports Experts, a Campbell River-based sporting goods retailer, has announced they are closing permanently. A grocery store is expected to open in the space, but it will be several months before more details are announced.
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Layoff
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Retail trade
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Added on 2025-01-07
Vancouver Island and Coast Region, BC
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cheknews.ca
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The Government of British Columbia is planning to open two secure involuntary care facilities in Surrey and Maple Ridge. The centres are expected to open by May 2025 and will focus on treating people with severe mental health issues, brain injuries, and addiction issues.
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Job creation
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-07
Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC
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globalnews.ca
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Ju Restaurant, a Korean restaurant in Vancouver, will be closing on January 19.
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Layoff
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2025-01-06
Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC
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dailyhive.com
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Kulinarya Filipino Eatery, a Filipino restaurant in Coquitlam, has recently closed after 15 years of operation.
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Layoff
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2025-01-06
Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC
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dailyhive.com
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The District of Squamish has reduced their Economic Development department team from three staff members to one as part of their 2024-2029 budget amendments.
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Layoff
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Public administration
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Added on 2025-01-07
Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC
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squamishchief.com
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Metropolis Comics, a comic book and toy store in Burnaby, has recently closed after 15 years of operation.
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Layoff
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Retail trade
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Added on 2025-01-06
Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC
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dailyhive.com
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The Fraser River Tunnel Project team will be conducting geotechnical work in the Fraser River, along Highway 99, and near the new tunnel portals between Richmond and Delta. The results will contribute to the design and construction of the $4.15B project, which is expected to be completed in 2030.
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Job creation
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Professional, scientific and technical services
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Added on 2025-01-06
Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC
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richmond-news.com
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The City of Kamloops is awarding roughly $128K to 11 non-profit organizations through the Social and Community Development Grants. The funding will support operational costs, special projects, and other expenditures that address social issues.
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Other type of event
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-06
Thompson–Okanagan Region, BC
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castanet.net
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Aphrodite’s Organic Cafe in Vancouver will be closing on February 2.
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Layoff
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2025-01-07
Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC
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dailyhive.com
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Grains Fish Noodle, a restaurant specializing in fish and multigrain noodle soups, recently closed its Vancouver location on December 15, 2024. Sushi restaurant, Sushi Sei, is set to open in its place.
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Layoff
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2025-01-06
Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC
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dailyhive.com
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The Roots flagship store in downtown Vancouver has permanently closed. Roots plans to open a new 4,000 sq.-ft flagship store in the former Peloton showroom space by summer 2025. Arc'teryx will take over the former Roots flagship space for its new store, which is also set to open in the summer 2025.
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Layoff
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Retail trade
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Added on 2025-01-02
Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC
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dailyhive.com
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Foodies Delight, a cafe focused on Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine, has recently closed in Vancouver. Solo Pasta, a restaurant specializing in freshly made pasta and sauces, will be opening in its place.
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Layoff
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2025-01-02
Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC
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vancouverisawesome.com
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Naramata Inn in the Okanagan has closed indefinitely due to challenging tourism conditions.
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Layoff
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2025-01-02
Thompson–Okanagan Region, BC
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castanet.net
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Hive Cafe in New Westminster has recently closed.
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Layoff
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2025-01-02
Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC
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dailyhive.com
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UBC Okanagan is launching a new 16-month Master of Biotechnology program that will include coursework, laboratory training, and internships. The program is currently accepting applications for September 2025.
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Other type of event
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Professional, scientific and technical services
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Added on 2025-01-02
Thompson–Okanagan Region, BC
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news.ok.ubc.ca
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Las Tortas, a Mexican gourmet sandwich shop, is opening a second location in Vancouver's Mount Pleasant area. The restaurant's menu will also include burritos, tacos, and other Mexican dishes.
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Job creation
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2025-01-01
Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC
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vancouverisawesome.com
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BC Transit is expanding services to four transit routes in Salmon Arm. The routes will run for one additional hour daily.
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Job creation
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Transportation and warehousing
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Added on 2025-01-03
Thompson–Okanagan Region, BC
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castanet.net
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Chocolats Favoris, a Quebec-based chocolate shop, will be opening in Vancouver's Gastown in Winter 2025.
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Job creation
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2025-01-07
Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC
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dailyhive.com
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The Government of British Columbia has begun construction on the Surrey-Langley SkyTrain extension with the groundbreaking ceremony expected for early 2025. Construction on the $6B project began in November 2024 and is scheduled for completion in late 2029.
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Job creation
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-06
Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC
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dailyhive.com
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The City of Delta has recently approved the preliminary schematic design for the new Winskill Aquatic and Fitness Centre. The $130M project will begin detailed designs in early 2025 with construction expected by the end of 2025.
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Job creation
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-07
Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC
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dailyhive.com
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Casey’s Pub in Fort St. John will be closing permanently after a fire destroyed the building on December 8, 2024.
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Layoff
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2025-01-03
Northeast Region, BC
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energeticcity.ca
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The Commission of the Canadian Energy Regulator has approved the Westcoast Energy Inc.’s pipeline project near Fort St. John. The project will add more than a dozen kilometres of fuel pipelines to the surrounding area.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-02
Northeast Region, BC
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energeticcity.ca
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Cake It Easy, a Filipino dessert shop, recently opened a new location in New Westminster.
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Job creation
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2025-01-07
Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC
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dailyhive.com
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Golden Crust Specialties, a bakery in Squamish, is closing on February 15 after 22 years of operation.
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Layoff
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2025-01-07
Thompson–Okanagan Region, BC
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squamishchief.com
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Calgary-based Suncor Energy Inc. reported its highest-ever oil and gas production numbers last year, at 827,000 barrels per day. This marks a 10.9% increase from 2023 and exceeds the company's 2024 forecast by 17,000 barrels per day. Suncor is planning to increase oil production by up to 5% in 2025.
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Other type of event
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Mining and oil and gas extraction
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Added on 2025-01-06
Alberta
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ctvnews.ca
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Jasper's tourism business was down about 20% over the 2024 winter holiday season compared to previous years, according to the vice-president of Marmot Basin, an alpine ski area within the national park. While tourists may be slow to return to the area after last summer's wildfires, most businesses are open and the Jasper in January winter festival is going ahead.
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Other type of event
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2025-01-06
Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House Region, AB
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ctvnews.ca
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Two Edmonton businesses are permanently closing, both citing a lack of foot traffic in and around the downtown area in recent years. The Italian Bakery in Chinatown shuttered this weekend, and Filistix, a downtown eatery, will be closing its doors as well.
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Layoff
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2025-01-06
Edmonton Region, AB
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globalnews.ca
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The Government of Alberta has signed an agreement with Enbridge Inc., part of a broader plan to double oil production in the province. A new working group will collaborate with the Calgary-based company regarding the use of its pipeline network, enabling a significant increase in oil exports to the United States.
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Job creation
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Mining and oil and gas extraction
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Added on 2025-01-06
Alberta
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ctvnews.ca
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Northwestern Polytechnic is offering a new certificate program for those interested in training as emergency medical responders, beginning in the spring of 2025. The program is offered at the Grande Prairie campus and is part of an effort to address staff shortages in the region.
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Other type of event
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-06
Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region, AB
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dailyheraldtribune.com
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Grocery chain Freson Bros is permanently closing its last Grande Prairie location after more than 50 years operating in the city. The company says a Buy-Low Foods location will be opening in the building in the spring of 2025.
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Layoff
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Retail trade
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Added on 2025-01-03
Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region, AB
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mygrandeprairienow.com
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Residential home sales in Central Alberta were up 8% at the end of November 2024 when compared with the previous year. Average prices also increased year-over-year, just under 12% higher than at the same time in 2023.
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Other type of event
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Real estate and rental and leasing
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Added on 2024-12-30
Red Deer Region, AB
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reddeeradvocate.com
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The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo has spent $119M on flood mitigation since the destructive 2020 flood in Fort McMurray. The projected cost of the ongoing work is about $270M and includes earth berms, retaining walls, and raised roads.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2024-12-28
Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region, AB
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cbc.ca
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The Strathcona Food Bank in Edmonton is expanding its operations with a new $5M facility in Sherwood Park. The opening of the new space, called the Nourish Centre, is scheduled for the end of 2026. Construction is set to begin later this year.
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Other type of event
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-02
Edmonton Region, AB
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cbc.ca
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Oil and gas companies are currently hiring for a variety of positions at locations across Alberta. Positions include rig hands, truck drivers, project managers, and slickline operators.
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Job creation
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Mining and oil and gas extraction
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Added on 2025-01-02
Alberta
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dailyhive.com
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St. Albert had a record year for home construction in 2024, with $365M in residential building permits issued as of November, 57% of these for multifamily developments. The city is experiencing a population boom, with a notable influx of young families.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2024-12-30
Edmonton Region, AB
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stalbertgazette.com
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Alberta’s Foundational Learning Assistance program had a $34.7M financial shortfall in 2024-2025 due to changes in federal funding. As a result, over 2,300 low-income students across the province lost tuition support for work-preparation programs. One of the affected institutions, Bow Valley College, lost $2.1M in funding, resulting in 700 fewer student enrollments and the layoff of 19 staff.
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Layoff
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Educational services
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Added on 2025-01-06
Alberta
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cbc.ca
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A new non-profit veterinary clinic, the Task Force Animal Hospital, is opening in Calgary. The clinic, run by Canadian Animal Task Force, will provide affordable vet care to low-income pet owners and is the first of its kind in the province.
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Job creation
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Other services (except public administration)
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Added on 2025-01-03
Calgary Region, AB
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cbc.ca
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Although Canada’s labour market varies, industries most in demand include health care and social assistance, accommodations and food, retail trade, professional, scientific or technical services, and construction. Sales and service has the most vacancies.
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Other type of event
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-08
Prince Edward Island, PE
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ctvnews.ca
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Comark Holdings will close all Ricki’s and Cleo retail clothing stores across Canada while seeking creditor protection. The chain was hit hard by the pandemic, a 2021 ransomware attack, and by online competition. Over 2,000 employees could be impacted.
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Layoff
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Retail trade
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Added on 2025-01-09
Prince Edward Island, PE
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vocm.com
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Business insolvency filings rose in every province from Oct 2023 to Oct 2024, except for N.B and N.L. This trend is expected to continue into 2025. The hardest-hit sectors were construction, accommodation and food services, and transportation and warehousing.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-03
Prince Edward Island, PE
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saltwire.com
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Although Canada’s labour market varies, industries most in demand include health care and social assistance, accommodations and food, retail trade, professional, scientific or technical services, and construction. Sales and service has the most vacancies.
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Other type of event
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-08
Nova Scotia
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ctvnews.ca
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The Halifax RCMP is asking HRM to fund 14 new officers at a cost of about $2.6M for its 2025-26 budget. The positions would include a traffic officer (Musquodoboit Harbour), a community policing officer (Sheet Harbour), and new satellite offices with 6 each in Fall River and Beechville. The Halifax RCMP currently has 206 full-time employees.
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Green jobs
Job creation
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Public administration
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Added on 2025-01-06
Halifax Region, NS
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cbc.ca
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Cape Breton University (CBU) is trying to avoid job losses as it faces up to $20M in budget cuts due to a 1,200 drop in international student enrolment with the recent federal cap on international students. CBU’s total enrolment peaked at 9100 in 2023, when over 75% of the students were international.
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Other type of event
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Educational services
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Added on 2025-01-03
Cape Breton Region, NS
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cbc.ca
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Business Openings: Cowboy Bar & Grill (Halifax), with No Frills (Woodside) expected to be open in early February; Closures: Desto Binz (Halifax), Nine Locks (Halifax), Talya’s Taverna (Sackville), Flynn Dairy Bar (Halifax) Jake’s Family Restaurant (Upper Tantallon), Toys R Us (Bayer’s Lake) and Soul Sanctuary Wellness Club (Dartmouth).
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Other type of event
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Retail trade
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Added on 2025-01-05
Halifax Region, NS
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retales.ca
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Business insolvency filings rose in every province from Oct 2023 to Oct 2024, except for N.B and N.L. This trend is expected to continue into 2025. The hardest-hit sectors were construction, accommodation and food services, and transportation and warehousing.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-03
Nova Scotia
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saltwire.com
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Une usine de papier du Cap-Breton a annoncé qu’un investissement fédéral dans 24 nouvelles éoliennes complète le financement d’un projet qui assurera ses futurs besoins en électricité. La Banque de l’infrastructure du Canada (BIC) a annoncé l’accord de 224,2 millions $ en prêts à Port Hawkesbury Paper Wind, qui fournira environ 60 % des besoins annuels moyens en électricité de sa société sœur, Port Hawkesbury Paper.
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Other type of event
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Utilities
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Added on 2025-01-07
Nova Scotia
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Radio-Canada Atlantique
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Comark Holdings will close all Ricki’s and Cleo retail clothing stores across Canada while seeking creditor protection. The chain was hit hard by the pandemic, a 2021 ransomware attack, and by online competition. Over 2,000 employees could be impacted.
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Layoff
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Retail trade
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Added on 2025-01-09
Nova Scotia
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vocm.com
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La liste d’attente pour un médecin continue de se résorber. Les nouvelles données publiées par Santé Nouvelle-Écosse montrent que 110 456 personnes étaient inscrites sur la liste d'attente le 2 janvier. C’est l’équivalent de 10,4 % de la population de la province. Il s’agit de la 4ème baisse mensuelle consécutive.
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Other type of event
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-07
Nova Scotia
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Radio-Canada Atlantique
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La situation s’aggrave dans certains hôpitaux communautaires et ruraux dont les urgences font déjà l’objet de nombreuses fermetures imprévues depuis des années, selon un nouveau rapport du gouvernement provincial et notamment à Shelburne, Lunenburg et Digby.
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Other type of event
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-07
Nova Scotia
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Radio-Canada Atlantique
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The East End Veterinary Hospital will open in St. John’s on Jan. 24 with a staff of 6 including a veterinarian, a technician, 2 receptionists and 2 assistants. It will feature non-traditional operating hours from Friday through Monday to target the shortage of weekend care for pets. Severe local industry staff shortages continue to plague veterinary care.
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Job creation
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Professional, scientific and technical services
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Added on 2025-01-09
Avalon Peninsula Region, NL
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saltwire.com
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Comark Holdings will close all Ricki’s and Cleo retail clothing stores across Canada while seeking creditor protection. The chain was hit hard by the pandemic, a 2021 ransomware attack, and by online competition. Over 2,000 employees could be impacted.
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Layoff
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Retail trade
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Added on 2025-01-09
Newfoundland and Labrador
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vocm.com
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Business insolvency filings rose in every province from Oct 2023 to Oct 2024, except for N.B and N.L. This trend is expected to continue into 2025. The hardest-hit sectors were construction, accommodation and food services, and transportation and warehousing.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-03
Newfoundland and Labrador
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saltwire.com
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The Atlantic Edge Credit Union is now open in the old Scotiabank location on Fogo Island. Scotiabank closed their Fogo Island location back in 2022 which was the only bank on the island.
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Other type of event
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Finance and insurance
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Added on 2025-01-07
Notre Dame-Central-Bonavista Bay Region, NL
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vocm.com
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Although Canada’s labour market varies, industries most in demand include health care and social assistance, accommodations and food, retail trade, professional, scientific or technical services, and construction. Sales and service has the most vacancies.
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Other type of event
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-08
Newfoundland and Labrador
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ctvnews.ca
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N.B. Manufacturers and exporters are concerned about the threat of a U.S.-imposed 25% tariff on Canadian imports. Roughly 80% of N.B. products are exported. Some companies have suspended hiring or are looking to switch production to the U.S.
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Other type of event
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Manufacturing
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Added on 2025-01-09
New Brunswick
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cbc.ca
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The City of Dieppe issued just under 1,200 new housing permits in 2024, a record year for the city. There are currently close to 1,000 units under construction and the city is looking at ways to increase capacity, especially in not-for-profit housing.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-07
Moncton–Richibucto Region, NB
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ctvnews.ca
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Comark Holdings will close all Ricki’s and Cleo retail clothing stores across Canada while seeking creditor protection. The chain was hit hard by the pandemic, a 2021 ransomware attack, and by online competition. Over 2,000 employees could be impacted.
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Layoff
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Retail trade
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Added on 2025-01-09
New Brunswick
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vocm.com
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Although Canada’s labour market varies, industries most in demand include health care and social assistance, accommodations and food, retail trade, professional, scientific or technical services, and construction. Sales and service has the most vacancies.
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Other type of event
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-08
New Brunswick
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ctvnews.ca
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Two private pay-for-plasma clinics owned by the Spanish company Grifols, formerly Canadian Plasma Resources, opened in Fredericton and Saint John. In total, there are 13 clinics throughout the country in N.B., N.S., Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Ontario.
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Other type of event
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-07
New Brunswick
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Radio-Canada Atlantique
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Atelier Gérard Beaulieu (AGB), a manufacturing company specializing in large steel tanks in Saint-Quentin, plans to triple its production capacity. However, due to recent changes in immigration rules, the company fears it may have difficulty recruiting foreign workers, who are essential to its growth.
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Other type of event
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Manufacturing
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Added on 2025-01-09
Campbellton–Miramichi Region, NB
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Radio-Canada Atlantique
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Since December 1, the District scolaire francophone Sud (DSFS) recorded 145 bus delays in the morning, including 40 due to a lack of buses, according to its superintendent. The shortage is the most severe in the regions of Oromocto and Fredericton. According to management, the problem is the lack of available buses, rather than a shortage of bus drivers.
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Other type of event
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Transportation and warehousing
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Added on 2025-01-08
New Brunswick
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Radio-Canada Atlantique
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Business insolvency filings rose in every province from Oct 2023 to Oct 2024, except for N.B and N.L. This trend is expected to continue into 2025. The hardest-hit sectors were construction, accommodation and food services, and transportation and warehousing.
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2025-01-03
New Brunswick
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saltwire.com
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The provincial government and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) reached an agreement that will allow the 1,000 nurses represented by this union to earn retention bonuses of up to $10,000 as well. For reference, these bonuses have already been paid to the majority of public sector nurses represented by the New Brunswick Nurses Union and the New Brunswick Union.
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Other type of event
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-03
New Brunswick
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Radio-Canada Atlantique
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The Prince Edward Island Crafts Council is expanding to a new building at 94 Water St. in Charlottetown. The space will have an educational facility for artists, working studios to help artists build their skills, and will host popup stores by local artists.
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Other type of event
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Arts, entertainment and recreation
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Added on 2025-01-02
Prince Edward Island, PE
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cbc.ca
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Halifax's retail sector continued to grow in 2024 with 193 openings and 104 closures. Business trends expected to continue into 2025 in Halifax include the continued breakup of the grocery store with speciality stores like butcher/meat shops and bakeries.
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Other type of event
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Retail trade
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Added on 2024-12-31
Halifax Region, NS
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cbc.ca
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German airline Condor is discontinuing service to Frankfurt for Summer 2025 at 6 airports across North America, including Halifax, after serving the province’s capital for 22 years. Condor will continue to operate in other parts of Canada while Discover Airlines will operate weekday non-stop flights from Halifax to Frankfurt from March to October.
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Other type of event
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Transportation and warehousing
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Added on 2024-12-27
Halifax Region, NS
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cbc.ca
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Business Openings: Casa di Stefano (Lower Sackville) and Welcome to Korea (Halifax); Closures: Halifax Alehouse and HFX Sports; Updates: Discount department store Hart (with 2 stores in NS - Amherst and Port Hawkesbury) has acquired Stokes and luggage chain Bentley in 2024 amid under 20 expected store closures across Canada.
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Other type of event
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Retail trade
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Added on 2024-12-29
Halifax Region, NS
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retales.ca
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Mining is a cornerstone of N.L.’s economy which features a number of major iron/ore mines including IOC, Tacora and Champion Iron, which is developing the Kami mining project. A partnership arrangement, representing about $240M in investment, was recently announced to help advance the Kami project.
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Other type of event
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Mining and oil and gas extraction
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Added on 2024-12-30
Newfoundland and Labrador
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vocm.com
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N.L. is expected to need thousands of skilled workers and other labour over the next decade with 4 hydro megaprojects planned, including the development of Gull Island and the twinning of the power plant in Churchill Falls. N.L. Hydro is taking action and starting discussions with schools on the types of jobs needed in order to meet construction timelines.
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Green jobs
Other type of event
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Utilities
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Added on 2025-01-02
Newfoundland and Labrador
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vocm.com
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Construction on the $600M Atlantic Science Enterprise Centre in Moncton has officially begun. The project will require 200 workers and is expected to be done by 2032. Once completed it is expected to employ 700 staff from five government depts and agencies.
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Job creation
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Construction
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Added on 2024-12-29
Moncton–Richibucto Region, NB
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cbc.ca
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The province has approved J.D. Irving’s first phase of its $550M Brighton Mountain wind farm project, which could see 34 turbines built near Juniper in Carleton County. Construction must begin within five years and Irving plans to sell the energy to N.B. Power.
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Other type of event
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Utilities
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Added on 2024-12-28
Edmundston–Woodstock Region, NB
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cbc.ca
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Health P.E.I. has negotiated a contract with a private MRI clinic in Moncton, which will help the more than 400 P.E.I. patients on the semi-urgent waitlist. Health P.E.I. will take care of the appointments, the paperwork, and will reimburse patients.
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Other type of event
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2024-12-20
Prince Edward Island, PE
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cbc.ca
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The vacancy rate for apartments on P.E.I. is the lowest rate in the country at 0.8%, despite approval for hundreds of units. Charlottetown is on track to build 1,500 new units by 2027. P.E.I. has seen large population growth, which has increased demand.
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Other type of event
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Real estate and rental and leasing
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Added on 2024-12-20
Prince Edward Island, PE
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cbc.ca
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N.S. is one of the leading three provinces nationally in Christmas tree production, but the total area of those farms has decreased by almost 20,000 acres between 2011 and 2021 and the average age of a Christmas tree farmer is now 65-85. Revenue has grown nationally to over $100M and about 2.3M trees a year are exported to the United States.
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Other type of event
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Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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Added on 2024-12-20
Nova Scotia
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saltwire.com
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The N.S. Government has announced an additional $38M to the N.S. Film and Television Production Incentive Fund to bolster the local film industry. This brings the total to $77M for the 2024-25 budget period. The sector brought in $140.7M to N.S.’s economy last fiscal year and has generated over $160M in production spending so far this fiscal.
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Other type of event
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Information and cultural industries
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Added on 2024-12-20
Nova Scotia
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cbc.ca
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Cape Breton University says its unique 8-month online Bachelor of Education degree will go ahead in January 2025 after it cancelled the program in earlier December amidst time constraints. The degree was launched as a pilot in 2024 with over 90% of the students successfully graduating, most of whom have been offered teaching jobs.
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Other type of event
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Educational services
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Added on 2024-12-20
Cape Breton Region, NS
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cbc.ca
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Business Openings: Popeyes Louisana Kitchen (Burnside), Soika (Hammonds Plains), Happy Meal Chinese Cuisine (Halifax), and FunZone Indoor Playground (Sackville); Closures: Body Shop (Bedford).
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Other type of event
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Retail trade
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Added on 2024-12-22
Halifax Region, NS
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retales.ca
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An access to information request has revealed 94 vacancies within the RCMP in N.L. representing about 20% of the total 456 positions highlighting the shortage of police officers in the province particularly in rural communities where officers must travel long distances between remote towns. One idea is to create an auxiliary program to recruit retired officers to work part-time.
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Other type of event
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Public administration
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Added on 2024-12-22
Newfoundland and Labrador
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cbc.ca
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The provincial government has recalled over 400 seasonal heavy equipment operators, management and staff for the winter season. The department of transportation and infrastructure’s fleet of 534 snow plows and loaders are now in service with 64 new tandem-axle plow trucks on order valued of $24M.
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Other type of event
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Public administration
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Added on 2024-12-23
Newfoundland and Labrador
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vocm.com
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Dropping interest rates, the Churchill Falls agreement and high-density developments are all expected to drive continued growth in N.L.’s real estate market in 2025. Ongoing developments in Mount Pearl include 180 housing units over the next 3 years and over 2,000 new homes over the next 10 years. 2024 was also a strong year highlighted by low inventory and rising home prices.
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Other type of event
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Real estate and rental and leasing
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Added on 2024-12-23
Newfoundland and Labrador
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saltwire.com
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Over $50.3M in combined federal/provincial/municipal funding was announced to the city of St. John’s for the purchase of 17 new electric buses and upgrades to Metrobus Transit’s facilities. An additional $13M in federal funding for Metrobus Transit was also announced which will be delivered over 10 years from 2026-2036.
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Green jobs
Other type of event
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Transportation and warehousing
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Added on 2024-12-20
Avalon Peninsula Region, NL
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canada.ca
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The owners of the Acadie-Bathurst Titan hockey club have announced that the team will be relocated from N.B. to St. John's, N.L. The team has been in the city for 27 years, but has long struggled with attendance.
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Other type of event
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Arts, entertainment and recreation
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Added on 2024-12-20
Campbellton–Miramichi Region, NB
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cbc.ca
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The New Brunswick Real Estate Board says home sales are steady year-over-year, despite declining listings. Home sales were up 14.4% in Fredericton, 1.4% in the Northern and Valley Regions, 0.8% in Greater Moncton, and down 9% in the Saint John region.
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Other type of event
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Real estate and rental and leasing
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Added on 2024-12-20
New Brunswick
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thewave.ca
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The municipality of Heron Bay has passed a bylaw amendment, which would allow it to impose regulations on a new mine. Residents are concerned that this change will help a proposed pozzolan mine near the community of Dalhousie to proceed.
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Other type of event
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Mining and oil and gas extraction
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Added on 2024-12-23
Campbellton–Miramichi Region, NB
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cbc.ca
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The Coastal Shell plant in Richibucto declared bankruptcy on Dec. 10, with the company being about $11M in debt. The plant recycled lobster and crab shell waste into fertilizer and other products but faced community complaints about odour.
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Other type of event
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Manufacturing
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Added on 2024-12-20
Moncton–Richibucto Region, NB
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cbc.ca
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A proposed 62-unit aging-in-place community was presented to Quispamsis council, which approved would be built along Hampton Road. The proposed development would be constructed over an eight-year period and would include on-site home support caregivers.
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Other type of event
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2024-12-20
Saint John–St. Stephen Region, NB
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thewave.ca
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A partnership between the Employment Services Centre of Prescott-Russell and Contak Staffing Solutions Inc. will help fill over 3,600 open positions in Glengarry-Prescott-Russell, supported by a $300K investment from the provincial government
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Other type of event
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Added on 2025-01-05
Ottawa Region, ON
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thereview.ca
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Philthy Philly’s restaurant is opening in Ottawa’s ByWard Market in summer 2025
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Job creation
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2025-01-03
Ottawa Region, ON
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.obj.ca
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Firehouse Subs opened its second location in Oshawa
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Job creation
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2024-12-27
Toronto Region, ON
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insauga.com
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The Sault College employment services team is hosting an in-person job fair on February 5th in Sault Ste. Marie
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Other type of event
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Added on 2024-12-31
Northeast Region, ON
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sootoday.com
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The Torchbearer Taproom, a bar, opened in Oshawa
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Job creation
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2024-12-18
Toronto Region, ON
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insauga.com
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United Way Simcoe Muskoka provided a multi-year community collaborative grant of $280K to five organizations to offer pre-employment construction training to marginalized communities and support affordable housing development in Simcoe County
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Other type of event
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Construction
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Added on 2024-12-20
Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region, ON
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newtectimes.com
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Taj Mahal, an Indian restaurant, opened in Elora
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Job creation
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Accommodation and food services
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Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region, ON
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elorafergustoday.com
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McDonald's opened a location in the Town of Innisfil
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Job creation
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2024-12-27
Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region, ON
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barrietoday.com
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Barans, a Turkish restaurant, closed down in Scarborough, Toronto
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Layoff
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2025-01-03
Toronto Region, ON
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dailyhive.com
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Pink Sky, a seafood restaurant, closed down in Toronto’s King West neighbourhood
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Layoff
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2025-01-02
Toronto Region, ON
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dailyhive.com
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Fox and Fiddle closed down its location in Toronto's Church-Wellesley village
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Layoff
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2025-01-05
Toronto Region, ON
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blogto.com
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Merk Snack Bar, a restaurant and bar, will close in Hamilton at the end of January
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Layoff
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2025-01-02
Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region, ON
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cekan.ca
|
The provincial government invested over $18M to support staffing and operations at healthcare organizations across Northwestern Ontario
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Job creation
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2024-12-18
Northwest Region, ON
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tbnewswatch.com
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Ornge air ambulance is expanding with $93M from the provincial government for new aircraft, a Simcoe County hangar, and $25M for frontline staff, improving critical care in northern and rural communities
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Job creation
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Added on 2024-12-17
Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region, ON
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ontario.ca
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The City of Toronto will upgrade and expand 22 playgrounds and develop several new parks in 2025
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Green jobs
Job creation
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Construction
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Added on 2024-12-24
Toronto Region, ON
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blogto.com
|
Brogue Irish Pub closed in Mississauga’s Port Credit neighbourhood
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Layoff
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2024-12-30
Toronto Region, ON
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mississauga.com
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Chick-fil-A opened locations in Ottawa’s Rideau Centre and Cambridge, and will employ around 70 to 100 full and part-time members at each location
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Job creation
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2025-01-02
Ontario
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chick-fil-a.com
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Shoppers Drug Mart opened in Severn Township, north of Barrie
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Job creation
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Retail trade
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Added on 2024-12-18
Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region, ON
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orilliamatters.com
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Blue Cactus Bar and Grill in Ottawa's Byward Market closed permanently, and is set to be replaced by Grey’s Social Eatery, which will open in late February
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Layoff
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2025-01-02
Ottawa Region, ON
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.obj.ca
|
Playdium, a Cineplex entertainment centre, opened in Toronto’s CF Fairview Mall, creating nearly 100 jobs
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Job creation
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Arts, entertainment and recreation
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Added on 2025-01-03
Toronto Region, ON
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blogto.com
|
The provincial government invested $378M to support the creation of 19 Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment Hubs across Ontario
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Job creation
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2025-01-02
Ontario
|
ontario.ca
|
NorthBoys, a clothing store, opened a fourth location at Hillcrest Mall in Richmond Hill
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Job creation
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Retail trade
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Added on 2024-12-20
Toronto Region, ON
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retail-insider.com
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Several airlines operating from Toronto Pearson Airport in Mississauga have introduced a direct flight to Casablanca, Morocco, and are set to launch flights to Berlin, Germany, and Prague, Czech Republic, in June 2025
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Job creation
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Transportation and warehousing
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Added on 2025-01-04
Toronto Region, ON
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insauga.com
|
Bourbon & Baco, a restaurant and bar, opened in Pelham, west of Niagara Falls
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Job creation
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2025-01-02
Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region, ON
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thoroldtoday.ca
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Wildwoods Brewing, a taproom and brewery in North Bay, closed
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Layoff
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Manufacturing
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Added on 2024-12-24
Northeast Region, ON
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baytoday.ca
|
The Yellow Bars, a restaurant and live music venue, opened in Cochrane
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Job creation
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2024-12-28
Northeast Region, ON
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cochranetimespost.ca
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Lanark County and the County of Frontenac will receive $406K from the provincial government to support the development and rehabilitation of trails
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Job creation
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Construction
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Added on 2024-12-18
Kingston–Pembroke Region, ON
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ontario.ca
|
Yasmine’s Express, a takeout Lebanese restaurant, is opening in White Oaks Mall in London in early 2025
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Job creation
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2024-12-14
London Region, ON
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lfpress.com
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Freddy’s Mediterranean Cuisine restaurant opened in Hamilton, replacing La Luna Express
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Job creation
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2024-12-17
Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region, ON
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cekan.ca
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The provincial government is providing $1.2M to create 37 job placement opportunities across the Nipissing region
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Job creation
|
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Added on 2024-12-13
Northeast Region, ON
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nohfc.ca
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Glencore Canada Corporation will close its Kidd Mine north of Timmins by December 2026, affecting 600 employees
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Layoff
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Mining and oil and gas extraction
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Added on 2024-12-04
Northeast Region, ON
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ctvnews.ca
|
The Ontario Homelessness Prevention Program has received an additional $75.5M from the provincial and federal governments to support the creation of long-term affordable housing units and expand shelter capacity across the province
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Job creation
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Health care and social assistance
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Added on 2024-12-12
Ontario
|
ontario.ca
|
Scarborough Health Network’s General and Centenary sites received $15M from the provincial government to add 27 new hemodialysis stations
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Job creation
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Construction
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Added on 2024-12-13
Toronto Region, ON
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ontario.ca
|
Sunny Life Recreation & Wellness Centre, a 64,000-sq.-ft. community centre opened in Campbellford in November
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Job creation
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Arts, entertainment and recreation
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Added on 2024-12-17
Muskoka–Kawarthas Region, ON
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napaneeguide.com
|
The provincial government is investing up to $17M over the next three years to expand Seniors Active Living Centre programs across the province, with plans to add up to 100 new programs within the next year
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Job creation
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Arts, entertainment and recreation
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Added on 2024-12-06
Ontario
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ontario.ca
|
The Wauzhushk Onigum Nation, located south of Kenora, received $8.6M from the federal government to support the construction of its Community Living and Wellness Centre
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Green jobs
Job creation
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Construction
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Added on 2024-12-12
Northwest Region, ON
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canada.ca
|
Liberty St. Diner opened in November in Bowmanville, east of Oshawa
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Job creation
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2024-12-11
Toronto Region, ON
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insauga.com
|
The Township of South Frontenac, north of Kingston, is hiring 30 on-call firefighters
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Job creation
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Public administration
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Added on 2024-12-09
Kingston–Pembroke Region, ON
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thewhig.com
|
Social Cue, a sports bar, billiards club and gaming lounge, will open in January in Mississauga
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Job creation
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2024-12-13
Toronto Region, ON
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insauga.com
|
Mary Brown’s Chicken is opening a location in Sault Ste. Marie at the Northern Avenue Plaza
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Job creation
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2024-12-16
Northeast Region, ON
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sootoday.com
|
Virtualware Canada, Invest WindsorEssex, and NextStar Energy received $3.8M from the federal government to launch the Battery Boost program, which will train over 400 participants for battery manufacturing jobs at the Invest WindsorEssex Automobility and Innovation Centre, from February 2025 to March 2026
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Green jobs
Other type of event
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Manufacturing
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Added on 2024-12-12
Windsor-Sarnia Region, ON
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virtualwareco.com
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Work Pub & Eatery opened in Stratford
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Green jobs
Job creation
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Accommodation and food services
|
Added on 2024-12-16
Stratford–Bruce Peninsula Region, ON
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stratfordtoday.ca
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Sanafir Mediterranean Restaurant closed in downtown Orillia
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Layoff
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Accommodation and food services
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Added on 2024-12-14
Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region, ON
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orilliamatters.com
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Construction began on a 44-unit, 36,800-sq.-ft. affordable housing complex in Orillia. The $18M project was funded by the Chippewas of Rama First Nation and the federal government.
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Job creation
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Construction
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Added on 2024-12-10
Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region, ON
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orilliamatters.com
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YMCA opened a new employment and newcomer centre at the Orléans-Cumberland Community Resource Centre in Orléans
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Job creation
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Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
|
Added on 2024-12-10
Ottawa Region, ON
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cbc.ca
|
C&G Solid Wood Furniture, a custom furniture store, closed in Cambridge
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Layoff
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Retail trade
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Added on 2024-12-13
Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region, ON
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cambridgetimes.ca
|
Matawa First Nations Management has secured a $20M loan from the federal government and the Royal Bank of Canada to fund an energy retrofit at its Training and Wellness Centre in Thunder Bay, a project expected to create up to 300 jobs by 2026
|
Green jobs
Job creation
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Construction
|
Added on 2024-12-13
Northwest Region, ON
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cib-bic.ca
|
Tamis Café & Restaurant, a Filipino restaurant, closed in Ottawa
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Layoff
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Accommodation and food services
|
Added on 2024-12-11
Ottawa Region, ON
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ottawacitizen.com
|
The provincial government is providing $14M to the Preceptor Resource and Education Program for Long-Term Care, and $2.6M to Humber Polytechnic to support staffing needs in Ontario’s long-term care homes
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Other type of event
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Other services (except public administration)
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Added on 2024-12-10
Ontario
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ontario.ca
|
Loblaws Inc., opened a Wholesale Club grocery store in Brampton
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Job creation
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Retail trade
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Added on 2024-12-13
Toronto Region, ON
|
insauga.com
|
Sushiya Bloom, a Japanese restaurant, opened in Mississauga
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Job creation
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Accommodation and food services
|
Added on 2024-12-14
Toronto Region, ON
|
insauga.com
|
Serruya Private Equity Inc. will acquire The Body Shop Canada Limited, resulting in the closure 13 out of its 72 retail locations across Canada and the layoff of approximately 100 workers
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Layoff
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Retail trade
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Added on 2024-12-13
Ontario
|
globalnews.ca
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