Labour Market News

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In this section, you can browse archived news titles, whose links are no longer functional, for up to one year from the current date. The archived news can help you understand the labour market trends in geographic areas and industries that are of interest to you.

• Week of 2026-08-10 to 2026-08-14

  • Kwantlen Polytechnic University and Molson Coors have opened a research and development hop yard in Chilliwack to provide a testing field for new drought- and heat-resistant varieties. The yard will also serve students across the university’s horticulture, biology, brewing and computer science programs.

    businessexaminer.ca

  • Metro Vancouver has lowered its development cost charge rates to help support new housing construction. Reducing the rates is expected to lower overall revenue by $389M over the next six years.

    castanet.net

  • The Government of Canada has provided the City of Abbotsford with $7M in funding to support Phase 2 of its Fraser Highway improvement project. The project includes upgraded traffic lights and technology, new and wider lanes and a new multi-use pathway. The project is expected to have a total cost of around $13.5M and the city will cover the remaining costs.

    businessexaminer.ca
• Week of 2026-08-03 to 2026-08-07

  • Western Forest Products has extended the curtailment of the Cowichan Bay Sawmill until fall of 2026, leaving 54 employees out of work. The mill was closed on May 11, 2026 due to ongoing market difficulties.

    cowichanvalleycitizen.com

  • The Holborn Group has completed the third social housing building in its Little Mountain project in Vancouver, adding 48 social housing units owned by the City of Vancouver and operated by S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Affordable Housing Society. The project will include a total of 282 units across five buildings when finished in fall of 2026.

    dailyhive.com

  • Saltybear Bakery, a Korean salt bread pop-up, has opened a storefront in Coquitlam.

    nomsmagazine.com

  • Simpatico Ristorante, a Greek restaurant in Vancouver’s Kitsilano neighbourhood, has closed after 57 years in business.

    nomsmagazine.com

  • Lucy’s Eastside Diner in Vancouver’s Mount Pleasant neighbourhood has permanently closed after more than 16 years in business.

    vancouverisawesome.com
• Week of 2026-08-10 to 2026-08-14

  • The Government of Canada has provided the City of Parksville with $7M through the Strategic Priorities Fund to support upgrades to the Parksville Fire Station. The project has a total cost of $14.5M. The funding is part of a larger $152M provided to 54 community infrastructure projects across the province.

    nanaimonewsnow.com
• Week of 2026-08-03 to 2026-08-07

  • Hyatt Investments, a Calgary company, is planning a new industrial building at Kelowna’s McCurdy Place, where it already owns seven other similar structures. Hyatt has proposed two two-unit buildings of 21,233 and 14,214 sq. ft.

    castanet.net

  • Jane Hoffman Realty is opening an office in Predator Ridge, an Okanagan resort community. The office will handle both new construction and the sale of existing homes.

    vernonmorningstar.com

  • A new sushi spot, Sushi Nami, recently opened in Vancouver’s Mount Pleasant neighbourhood in the space formerly occupied by the ramen restaurant AFURI.

    nomsmagazine.com
• Week of 2026-08-10 to 2026-08-14

  • The Government of Canada has provided $7M to the City of Kamloops to support the construction of the Kamloops Centre for the Arts on Seymour Street. The project is looking to raise $40M and will cost a total of $211M. Construction on the project has already begun.

    castanet.net

  • POCO RIT, a new bakery and café, has opened at Concord Galleria on No. 3 Road in Richmond.

    nomsmagazine.com
• Week of 2026-08-03 to 2026-08-07

  • A 46-unit townhome development, səkwíw, will open in September 2026 in West Kelowna. The project is a partnership between Indigenous-owned Seven Generations Capital and the development arm of the Westbank First Nation.

    kelownanow.com

  • Baskin Robbins has opened a location in Richmond’s Lansdowne Centre mall. It is the ice cream chain’s second location in Richmond.

    nomsmagazine.com

  • Pika Herb and Tea Co. has opened a bubble tea shop in Richmond, in a space formerly occupied by a music store.

    vancouverisawesome.com

  • The British Columbia Black History Awareness Society has partnered with the non-profit REP Here in Canada to open a Black arts and cultural centre in Victoria. The Black & Here Community Centre will host performances, youth programming, and activities for elders.

    cbc.ca
• Week of 2026-08-10 to 2026-08-14

  • The City of Dawson Creek has announced that the Rimrock Health Centre is undergoing nearly $208K of exterior upgrades to improve its accessibility and long-term durability. The project began in June 2026 and is expected to be completed in fall 2026.

    energeticcity.ca

  • The Government of Canada has provided nearly $1M to researchers at the University of Northern British Columbia through the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada Insight and Insight Development grant program to support projects related to outdoor recreation, social history and Indigenous oversight.

    unbc.ca

  • The Government of Canada has provided the Village of Montrose with over $2.4M through the Strategic Priorities Fund to support an upgrade and replacement project for the village’s water reservoir and distribution system. The project is part of a larger $152M infrastructure spending announcement.

    trailtimes.ca

  • Flamez Chicken has opened a new restaurant on Highway 6 in Vernon.

    castanet.net

  • Lion’s Head Meadery has opened on Shuswap Road in Kamloops. The Meadery will be part of the Kamloops Wine Trail and expand its number of bee hives to keep up with demand.

    castanet.net

  • The Government of Canada has provided the Capital Regional District with $7M to support its biochar project at the Residuals Treatment Facility at Hartland Landfill through the Build Communities Strong Fund. The project will convert solid material leftover from wastewater treatment into biochar, a carbon store that reduces emissions.

    www.crd.ca

  • The Government of Canada is providing the Town of Qualicum Beach with over $4M from the Strategic Priorities Fund to support safety improvements along Highway 19A. The town plans to create a continuous cycling path, new shared pathways, additional parking and green space. The project is part of a larger federal and provincial spending plan to support infrastructure projects across the province.

    campbellrivermirror.com
• Week of 2026-08-03 to 2026-08-07

  • Megabite Pizza has closed its Granville location in Vancouver. It continues to operate two other shops in Vancouver as well as one in Port Coquitlam and one in Burnaby.

    dailyhive.com

  • Island Health and the Government of British Columbia are opening eight new addiction stabilization and recovery beds in the Inlet Recovery Home in Port Alberni. Patients will be accepted beginning in late summer 2026. They will receive 24/7 support for stays of 30-90 days.

    news.gov.bc.ca
• Week of 2026-08-10 to 2026-08-14

  • The Government of Canada has provided the City of Trail with over $4.5M through the Strategic Priorities Fund to support the construction of a new twin transmission watermain along Charles Lake Drive to improve the reliability of the community’s water supply. The funding is part of a larger $152M infrastructure spending announcement.

    trail.ca

  • The Government of Canada has provided the City of Fernie with $7M through the Strategic Priorities Fund to support the city’s Fire Hall Replacement Project. The project began construction at the start of August 2026 and is expected to be completed in fall 2027. The project will have a total cost of $15.5M. This funding is part of a larger $152M infrastructure spending announcement.

    fernie.ca

  • The Sitara General Store in Lake Country has permanently closed.

    vernonmorningstar.com

  • Basecamp Resorts has begun construction on Pine & Peaks East, a 101 rental unit building in Revelstoke. The project is expected to finish construction in winter 2027. The new building will help improve housing availability for people living and working in the community. The company says the project will create 100 to 150 trades jobs during the construction process.

    vernonmorningstar.com

  • The Government of Canada is providing the City of Vernon with $3M through the Strategic Priorities Fund to improve Kal Lake Road. The improvements will support active transportation and increase safety. This project is part of more than $152M announced to support 54 community infrastructure projects.

    castanet.net

  • The Government of Canada has provided $7M to the Thompson-Nicola Regional District to construct a water treatment plant for the Savona Community Water System. The funding supports efforts to end chronic boil water advisories impacting about 650 residents. The plant is expected to cost a total of $11M.

    castanet.net

  • The Government of Canada has provided a $2.8M grant through the Build Communities Strong Fund to the Columbia Shuswap Regional District and the City of Revelstoke to construct a new septic station. When completed, the facility will reduce the need for costly long-distance hauling for septic disposal. The project is part of a larger funding plan for 54 community infrastructure projects.

    csrd.bc.ca

  • Ruex Café and Bar closed on July 31 after five years of operating in Surrey.

    dailyhive.com

  • A new Canadian Blood Services donor centre opened in South Surrey on August 4.

    citynews.ca

  • The City of Burnaby will launch a free lifeguard certification pilot program with the Burnaby school district this fall, aimed at training enough lifeguards to support two community centres opening in 2028. During the 2026-2027 school year, 24 students will be picked to participate in the program. The program is expected to cost the city $15K for each cohort of 12 students.

    freshetnews.ca

  • The Government of British Columbia has announced that several flood-mitigation projects have completed in Squamish. The Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program provided a total of over $7.1M to support flood-reduction projects in the area.

    news.gov.bc.ca

  • Canadian Maritime Engineering (CME) has opened a new $5.5M boat lift at its facilities on the Port Alberni waterfront. The lift will allow the company to undertake future maintenance and repair projects. CME expects to hire 40 to 60 more workers over the next couple of years as the company continues to expand.

    cheknews.ca

  • Construction has begun on Nanaimo’s $11.4M Loudon Park enhancement project, including a new facility, washrooms and an expanded beach area. The project is expected to be completed in the summer of 2028.

    nanaimobulletin.com

  • The University of Victoria has launched the new Master of Community Planning program. The program will begin accepting students in September 2027. Several municipalities already anticipate a need for planners, with the City of Victoria employing about 70 people in its planning and development department and the District of Saanich employing over 35.

    vicnews.com

  • The Government of Canada has provided the District of Metchosin with $7M through the Build Communities Strong Fund to support the replacement of Metchosin’s fire hall. The funding is part of a larger $152M to support 54 community infrastructure projects across the province.

    metchosin.ca

  • The Government of British Columbia has awarded an over $4.5M contract to TwinCon Enterprises to build three new chain-up areas along highways 37 and 37A. When construction of the facilities is completed in fall 2026, they will provide improved safety and reliability to travellers and commercial drivers in northwestern B.C.

    news.gov.bc.ca
• Week of 2026-08-03 to 2026-08-07

  • The Government of British Columbia has announced that construction on the $6B Surrey-Langley SkyTrain extension has reached the halfway mark and is scheduled to be complete late in 2029. The finished project will have six stations in Surrey and two in Langley, allowing passengers to travel from Langley to downtown Vancouver in just over an hour.

    surreynowleader.com

  • Two Donkeys Bakery is opening its fourth location, in Lake Country’s Lakewood Mall. The bakery’s other three sites are in Kelowna, West Kelowna, and Vernon.

    vernonmorningstar.com

  • A new coffee shop, Unscripted Coffee, has opened in downtown Vancouver.

    vancouverisawesome.com

  • Mamele’awt Qweesome Housing Society (MQHS) has opened a six-storey residential building in Chilliwack that includes 64 affordable one and two-bedroom homes. The project is a partnership between MQHS, the Government of British Columbia and the City of Chilliwack, the Aboriginal Housing Management Association, and the Cheam View United Church, which leases the building to MQHS.

    news.gov.bc.ca

  • The Government of British Columbia is providing up to $300K to Salish Soils, an Indigenous-owned business in Sechelt that coverts organic waste into soil, mulch, and other products. The funds are part of a $1.5M expansion by the company that is expected to increase its efficiency by 30%, double its number of products, and enable the hiring of four new staff.

    news.gov.bc.ca

  • The Government of Canada is providing a combined $152M to 54 infrastructure projects across British Columbia, including a $7M wastewater treatment project in Victoria that is the first of its kind in Canada.

    canada.ca
• Week of 2026-08-10 to 2026-08-14

  • The Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program has opened its $2.8M 2026 grant application process for projects in the Peace region. The program supports projects that compensate for impacts to fish, wildlife and habitats due to local dams.

    energeticcity.ca

  • Five Acre Co. has announced that it is cancelling the 2026 Five Acre Shaker music festival in Port Alberni. The company says it made the decision due to limited funding and a rapidly changing events landscape.

    dailyhive.com

  • CityWest is expanding its fibre internet network between Prince George and Vanderhoof, including Cluculz Lake. The project received $1.8M from the Government of Canada through the Universal Broadband Fund and the Government of British Columbia through the Connection British Columbia program. An additional $724K was provided by the Northern Development Initiative Trust.

    mynechakovalleynow.com
• Week of 2026-08-03 to 2026-08-07

  • Providence Living is planning a long-term care facility in West Quesnel, with construction expected to begin in spring 2027 and conclude in late 2028. Half of the 288 beds will be allocated to long-term care and the other half to assisted living.

    mycariboonow.com

  • The Lheidli T’enneh First Nation and renewable energy firm Ecoener are planning to construct 21 wind turbines in the North Cariboo region, near Hixon. If approved, the Nilhts’i Ecoener Wind Project would begin construction in 2029 and operations in late 2030, generating 300 temporary construction jobs and 10-15 full-time permanent positions.

    mycariboonow.com

  • BC Transit has announced that construction is underway on new electric bus infrastructure in Nelson. Charging stations and power distribution equipment are being installed at Nelson Works Yard in preparation for the city to receive two heavy-duty electric buses this fall. In total, eight B.C. Transit systems will receive 125 electric buses by the end of 2027.

    bctransit.com

  • Bubble tea shop Chayan is opening a location at the Metrotown shopping mall in Burnaby, its first in the city and its third in Metro Vancouver.

    nomsmagazine.com

  • The City of Vancouver Council has approved HAVN Saunas to operate a floating hydrotherapy spa in Kitsilano’s Heritage Harbour Marina beginning next summer. The business is run out of a converted Second World War-era marine barge, with some of its proceeds going to the Vancouver Maritime Museum.

    cbc.ca

  • German energy company Uniper has signed a deal to purchase liquefied natural gas from the proposed Ksi Lisims project for up to 20 years, the first long-term LNG agreement between Canada and Germany. The $30B Ksi Lisims project, to be located on Pearse Island, is expected to begin its first shipments to Uniper in 2032.

    cbc.ca

  • TransLink has broken ground on its first real estate development, a 31-storey mixed-use building on Arbutus St. and Broadway in Vancouver, being constructed in partnership with PCI Developments. The project includes 256 rental homes, main-floor retail space, a public plaza, and a Jewish cultural centre. It is scheduled for completion in 2029.

    ctvnews.ca

  • WestJet is cancelling five of its flights between Vancouver and the U.S. this winter due to insufficient demand, reducing the number of routes to the U.S. from 11 to six. Cancelled routes include Atlanta, Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood, Los Angeles, Lihue, and Orlando.

    dailyhive.com

  • Vancouver’s Tiger Development Corporation is partnering with Wavegarden, a Spain-based company, to build Canada’s first surf park at Britannia South. The surf park is expected to begin construction next spring and open in 2029. It will feature a six-acre lagoon located on the Sea to Sky Corridor, just south of the Britannia Mine Museum.

    ctvnews.ca

  • The M’akola Housing Society has opened a five-storey apartment in Penticton, offering 28 units of affordable housing for Indigenous tenants with low to moderate incomes. The Governments of Canada and British Columbia contributed a total $21.6M to the project.

    news.gov.bc.ca
• Week of 2026-08-10 to 2026-08-14

  • BC Housing has announced that construction has begun on Maureen’s Place, a 26-unit building for women and children leaving violent situations, in Quesnel. The project will be operated by the Quesnel Women’s Resource Centre when completed in winter 2027 or early 2028.

    quesnelobserver.com

  • The South Okanagan Youth Pickleball Association has announced plans to double its offered pickleball programing. The organization will offer programs for students at Skaha Lake Elementary, Wiltse Elementary, Uplands Elementary, Kaleden Elementary and West Bench Elementary this fall.

    vernonmorningstar.com

  • The Thompson View Manor Society is accepting applications from tenants to move into the nearly completed Thompson View Residences. The 29-unit affordable housing development is expected to open for residents on November 1.

    ashcroftcachecreekjournal.com

  • Troika, a Kelowna-based real estate development company, has announced that it will begin construction on a 146-unit seniors living residence in Vernon later this summer.

    vernonmorningstar.com

  • The City of Chilliwack has announced that a new fire training facility has begun operating on Wolfe Road. The facility provides skills training to firefighters to enable them to perform their duties. The building received over $1.2M from the Government of Canada’s Build Communities Strong Fund.

    chilliwack.com

  • Infiligence, an AI-native platform engineering company, has launched a Forward Deployed Engineering Centre of Excellence in Richmond. The centre will support organizations to launch their own AI projects. The announcement comes as part of the company’s global expansion plans.

    techcouver.com

  • The Government of Canada has provided the City of Maple Ridge and Maple Ridge RCMP with $1.1M through the Building Safer Communities Fund to extend the RISE initiative by three years to reduce youth vulnerability and prevent youth violence. The funding is part of a larger announcement to support programs that address causes of gun and gang violence.

    mapleridge.ca

  • The Regional District of Nanaimo opened its new regional fire training building at the Nanoose Bay firehall on July 27. The Nanoose Bay Fire Department and Lantzville Fire Rescue collaboratively developed and constructed the joint training facility, which was funded by around $218K from various government and organizational sources.

    nanaimobulletin.com
• Week of 2026-08-03 to 2026-08-07

  • Angus T, a croissant bakery, has opened a location in Vancouver’s West End. It is the bakery’s second location in Downtown Vancouver, with a third planned on Granville St. across from Waterfront Station.

    nomsmagazine.com

  • The Nest, a new indoor pickleball club, has opened on Tsawwassen First Nation land near Tsawwassen Mills. The facility is one of the largest in B.C., with 29 indoor courts, and recently hosted the 2026 Pickleball B.C. Provincial Championships.

    vancouverisawesome.com
• Week of 2026-07-27 to 2026-07-31

  • The City of Dawson Creek will not renew its $300K contract with the South Peace SPCA in December 2026, effectively ending most of its animal control services. The SPCA has expressed concerns about both animal welfare and public safety in the absence of licensing, stray animal intake, and management of aggressive animals.

    cbc.ca

  • A new interpretive centre will soon open in the Chun T’oh Whudujut Provincial Park near Prince George, also known as the Ancient Forest. The centre is the first of a series of enhancements to the park, and includes a gift shop, food vendors, and a guest room for overnight visitors. Future plans include a sweat lodge, pit house, and potentially a campground.

    cbc.ca

  • Surrey Memorial Hospital has opened a new $85M renal facility, expanding the facility’s renal dialysis capacity from 39 to 60 stations. The additional treatment space means the hospital will be able to treat about 65K patients each year, up from the previous 40K.

    news.gov.bc.ca

  • A Sunshine Coast brewery and farm is up for sale after 14 years of operations. The owners of Persephone Brewery have said that if they’re not able to find a buyer to take over the business, they will close it down in fall 2026.

    dailyhive.com

  • A new listening bar, Amber, recently opened in Vancouver’s Gastown. A listening bar is a lounge focused on carefully curated music to be enjoyed with food and drinks.

    nomsmagazine.com

  • Little Pisces is planning to open a café at the University of British Columbia this fall. The coffee and matcha shop currently has locations in Burnaby, Richmond, and Vancouver.

    dailyhive.com

  • Kwantlen Polytechnic University is adding 462 skilled trades training seats this fall at its Surrey Campus, including for construction electricians, plumbers, and industrial mechanics. The increase is part of the Government of British Columbia’s broader strategy to add 5K new trades training seats in 2026-2027 and spend $241M over three years on training programs across B.C.

    news.gov.bc.ca

  • Denciti Development Corp expects to open its new rental development in Esquimalt this fall. The building includes 135 residential units as well as two main-floor commercial or professional units.

    victoriabuzz.com
• Week of 2026-08-10 to 2026-08-14

  • The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality has announced that it will expand Hope Air’s Volunteer Pilot Program to Fort Nelson and its surrounding areas to offer free flight for eligible medical appointments elsewhere in Canada. The service will be available from April to October, depending on the weather.

    energeticcity.ca

  • The Government of Canada is providing over $1M to the City of New Westminster through the Building Safer Communities Fund to support gun and gang violence prevention.

    canada.ca

  • Creative BC has announced a new Creative Pathways bursary to support people living outside of the Lower Mainland to receive film industry training. The bursary is available to 10 residents in designated regions of the province. The bursary is open until September 30, 2026.

    creativepathwayscanada.com
• Week of 2026-07-27 to 2026-07-31

  • The Government of Canada is providing Millar Western Forest Products Ltd. with a $100M loan through its Large Enterprise Tariff Loan financing facility. The loan program was developed in March 2025 to protect jobs in tariff-affected industries. Millar Western counts 420 full-time staff and 300 contractors between its three mills in Slave Lake and Whitecourt, Alberta, and Quesnel, British Columbia.

    canada.ca

  • Renovations have begun at Kootenay Lake Hospital’s medical imaging department, preparing for the installation of a new CT scanner that is expected to increase the hospital's service capacity by more than 25%. The work is expected to be complete and the new scanner operational in December 2026.

    nelsonstar.com

  • The Government of Canada is providing $1.68M to support a youth gang prevention program run by the Childhood Connections – Okanagan Family and Childcare Society in Kelowna. The Strong Roots Initiative aims to address risk factors for Indigenous youth through mentorship opportunities, literacy training, counselling, and other supports.

    canada.ca

  • Surrey City Council has approved proposals for two daycare centres: The first is a new facility that will accommodate up to 46 children and the second will be a 25-space operation within an existing single-family dwelling.

    surreynowleader.com

  • Pallet Coffee Roasters has opened a café in Vancouver’s Olympic Village, in a space formerly occupied by Starbucks. It is the specialty roastery’s eighth location.

    nomsmagazine.com

  • Maria Celeste, a Portuguese eatery, is opening in Vancouver on August 4. The Fraser St. restaurant will seat 36 people.

    dailyhive.com

  • Breka Laurel Holdings, an entity of Breka Bakery & Cafe, is planning a 30-storey hotel in South Vancouver. The project includes 324 hotel rooms, event and meeting spaces, a restaurant, and a fitness centre. The first three floors will serve as an industrial production hub for Breka Bakery & Cafe’s nine locations across the city.

    dailyhive.com

  • A 7-Eleven store at the corner of Robson and Hamilton has closed, the fifth location in Vancouver to shutter in recent months. The company announced in 2024 it was planning over 400 closures across North America, and earlier this year indicated it might scale down even further.

    dailyhive.com

  • Telus is setting aside $21.7M for youth programming, scholarships, and housing in Saanich and Victoria this year, part of a $15B investment in B.C. over the next five years. The company is redeveloping some of its Telus office buildings in order to create more rental housing.

    saanichnews.com

  • Forage Farm and Kitchen, a restaurant on Hornby Island, has been destroyed in a fire at the peak of the summer tourist season. While the owners have said they intend to rebuild, the restaurant’s 12 employees are currently out of work.

    ctvnews.ca

  • Osetra, a seafood restaurant in downtown Vancouver, is closing after less than a year in operation.

    nomsmagazine.com

  • Sushi California has opened its third Vancouver location, near the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra’s School of Music downtown. The sushi restaurant chain also has locations in Surrey, Langley, and Coquitlam.

    vancouverisawesome.com

  • The Government of British Columbia’s Nursing Tuition Grants are scheduled to expire on August 1, 2026. The program began in 2023 and provides $2K per year to students enrolled in a variety of nursing programs at B.C.’s public post-secondary schools. It was introduced to address an ongoing shortage of nurses but included a three-year end date that has not been extended.

    cbc.ca

  • Ông Bà Eatery, a Vietnamese restaurant, has relocated from Vancouver to Coquitlam. The restaurant has also expanded significantly, from 16 seats to over 200 in the new location.

    dailyhive.com

  • Canadian sporting goods retailer Sport Chek is closing its West Broadway location in Vancouver after two decades in business. The 20K-sq.-ft. store appears to be in its final weeks of operation with steeply discounted products, though a specific closure date has not been given.

    dailyhive.com
• Week of 2026-08-10 to 2026-08-14

  • Nicholas Alexander Home and Garden shop in Vernon closed on July 24. According to the owner, the decision was made following changing market conditions, rising costs and economic uncertainty.

    vernonmorningstar.com
• Week of 2026-07-27 to 2026-07-31

  • The Government of British Columbia is providing more than $280K to a carpentry training program in Williams Lake offered by the Xatśūll First Nation. The full-time, nine-month program is open to youth, immigrants, and Indigenous people receiving income assistance, and includes a work experience component.

    news.gov.bc.ca

  • BC Transit has announced that construction of a new transit exchange in Trail will begin this summer. The exchange will strengthen transit across the West Kootenay region when the project is completed in winter 2026. The project is expected to have a total cost of around $3.7M and is funded by the Governments of Canada and British Columbia and the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary.

    bctransit.com

  • The Government of British Columbia has provided around $460K to emergency operations centres in the Okanagan as part of a larger $3.5M through the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund. In the Okanagan the funding will support staff training and equipment purchases.

    vernonmorningstar.com

  • The Lower Nicola Indian Band has launched the Introduction to Millwrighting Program in partnership with the Citxw Nlaka’pamux Assembly, Build a Dream, the Millwright Regional Council, UBC Millwright Local 2736 and Teck’s Highland Valley Copper Mine Life Extension Project. The program creates a pathway to connect Indigenous individuals with opportunities in the skilled trades.

    merrittherald.com

  • FortisBC is beginning construction next year of its $2B expansion to the Tilbury Liquefied Natural Gas Facility in Delta, generating 1.1K jobs in each of its four years of construction. The Government of British Columbia has exempted the project from one of its usual requirements under the Utilities Commission Act, allowing it to proceed more quickly.

    news.gov.bc.ca

  • Longtime Vancouver bakery Lee’s Donuts is opening its first location on Vancouver Island, in downtown Victoria.

    victoriabuzz.com

  • Vancouver Island University is adding 64 skilled trades training seats at its Nanaimo campus, beginning this fall. The increase is part of the Government of British Columbia’s broader strategy to add 5K new trades training seats in 2026-2027 and spend $241M over three years on training programs across B.C.

    news.gov.bc.ca

  • The Government of British Columbia has announced that it is providing $500K to the Cowichan Estuary Restoration Project to restore 70 acres of watershed. The project has received funding from many non-profit and government organizations and will be a partnership with the Nature Trust of BC and Cowichan Tribes. The work will reduce long-term flooding risks while improving the region’s biodiversity.

    news.gov.bc.ca

  • The Government of British Columbia has provided over $100K to Kootenay emergency operation centres. The Regional District of Central Kootenay, the City of Nelson and the Town of Creston will each receive nearly $30K for equipment and training, while the Village of Silverton receives about $16K.

    castanet.net

  • The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada has provided researchers at Thompson Rivers University with nearly $595K through federal funding competitions. These funds support projects focused on immigration and the gig economy, HIV stigma, outdoor recreation and community resilience.

    inside.tru.ca

  • The Canadian Mental Health Association Kamloops is opening an over $8.8M 55-unit building on McGill Road in August. The facility will provide temporary housing, and life skills and employment training. Joint funding from the Governments of Canada and British Columbia supported construction of the project.

    news.gov.bc.ca

  • French bakery Bisou Bakehouse recently opened its third Vancouver location, on Robson Street.

    vancouverisawesome.com

  • Krave Kulture, a dessert shop, opened a new location in the Coal Harbour neighbourhood of Vancouver on July 22.

    nomsmagazine.com

  • The City of Coquitlam is hiring for around 250 temporary election workers to support the 2026 General Local Election. Workers will be needed to assist with the election on October 17 as well as several advance voting days from October 5 to 15.

    coquitlam.ca

  • The Government of British Columbia is providing $30K to the City of Nanaimo and $30K to the Regional District of Nanaimo to support emergency operations centres in the region. The funds support training opportunities, new equipment and infrastructure upgrades. This funding is part of a larger $3.5M through the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund.

    nanaimobulletin.com

  • The Government of British Columbia is providing the District of Sooke with $30K to support its Emergency Support Services program to help strengthen the community’s emergency response. These funds will support volunteer recruitment, training programs and new equipment. These funds are part of a larger $3.5M to support emergency operations centres in the province.

    cheknews.ca

  • Telus has opened 195 new rental apartments at Telus Living on Wallace and Wentworth Streets in Nanaimo. The building has units ranging from studios to three-bedroom apartments. The company has plans for more Telus Living buildings across British Columbia and Alberta.

    cheknews.ca

  • The Capital Regional District has announced a new $400K wetland project at Beaver Lake Regional Park. The district aims to reduce algae blooms with the new wetland creation. The project is expected to begin construction in 2028.

    cheknews.ca

  • The Government of British Columbia has provided several North Island communities with funding as part of a larger $3.5M through its Community Emergency Preparedness Fund. The funding includes $225K for the Strathcona Regional District, $30K for the Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nations and Kyuquot, the Ka:’yu:’k’t’h’/Che:k’tles7et’h’ First Nations, and $150K for the Comox Valley Regional District

    campbellrivermirror.com

  • The Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nation has announced plans to build a $2.4M microgrid at Yuquot (Friendly Cove) on Nootka Island to reduce reliance on portable diesel generators through the use of renewable energy sources. The Nation hopes to increase tourism opportunities by expanding the available power supply to create two new permanent full-time jobs, two seasonal jobs and 10 temporary jobs.

    campbellrivermirror.com

  • The District of Wells and Osisko Gold have signed a $3M Support and Benefits Agreement that will fund community improvements. The funds will support major community infrastructure projects and renovations to existing facilities.

    mycariboonow.com

  • ABDC Autism Behavioural Development Centre opened at IOOF Hall in Summerland on July 28. The facility provides supports and services for neurodivergent children, including occupational therapy, behavioural interventions and training.

    vernonmorningstar.com

  • The City of Surrey has announced that it is spending about $16.5M to upgrade Newton Athletic Park and Unwin Park. The upgrades will include new amenities and athletic facilities to support visitors. The Government of Canada provided $11M through the Build Communities Strong Fund to support the project. Construction is expected to begin this summer.

    surrey.ca

  • Oakberry, a chain acai shop, opened a new location on July 19 at Concord Gardens in Richmond.

    nomsmagazine.com

  • Jersey Mike’s Subs, a chain sandwich shop, is opening a new location on West 4th Avenue in Vancouver. An exact opening date has yet to be announced. The chain is also opening a location in Kelowna on July 29 and a location in Chilliwack sometime in the future. The expansion comes as part of the chain’s plans to open 300 new locations across Canada.

    dailyhive.com

  • The City of Vancouver has announced that six community projects have received a total of $50K through the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation’s Neighbourhood Matching Fund. Supported projects include the construction of an Indigenous language learning library, a neighbourhood sound archive, bat habitats and decorative mosaics.

    vancouver.ca

  • BC Hydro is beginning the Victoria to Saanich Cable Replacement Project on August 4 to replace aging transmission cable infrastructure in the Greater Victoria region. The project is expected to begin as early as summer 2027 and would take about three years.

    vicnews.com

  • The Government of British Columbia has provided funding to emergency operation centres in the Cariboo region to support equipment, training and technology upgrades in Xeni Gwet’in First Nation, Lhtako Dene Nation, the Cariboo Regional District, the Tsilhqot’in National Government, Wells, Xats’ull First Nation and Quesnel. The funding is a part of the larger Community Emergency Preparedness Fund.

    mycariboonow.com

  • The City of Kelowna is hiring about 300 election workers to support the 2026 local election in October. Election staff work on advance voting days and on the general voting day.

    kelowna.ca

  • The Economic Trust of the Southern Interior has approved $25K for the Downtown Armstrong Façade Improvement Program. The program supports shops to refurbish their storefronts while improving accessibility.

    castanet.net

  • Lagman, a new Uyghur noodle stall, has opened at the Robson Public Market in Downtown Vancouver.

    nomsmagazine.com

  • Como Ultramar, a seafood restaurant, is opening this winter on East Broadway in Vancouver.

    dailyhive.com

  • Simon Fraser University has received over $6.5M through the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council 2025 Insight Grants and Partnership Development Grants, and the 2026 Insight Development Grants competitions. The funding will support research that advances understanding of complex societal issues and explores new research.

    www.sfu.ca

  • BC Hydro and the Government of British Columbia are tripling the size of the province’s public charging network, spending $700M to add 3.5K new electric vehicle charging ports by 2035.

    news.gov.bc.ca

  • The Government of British Columbia has provided $350K from the Community Park Enhancement fund to 100 community projects that support trail improvements, ecosystem restoration and accessibility enhancements across the province in 2026. The funds come from the BC Parks Licence Plate Program.

    news.gov.bc.ca

  • Enbridge has begun its Sunrise Expansion Program in British Columbia’s north and Interior regions to expand the southern portion of the Westcoast natural gas pipeline system. Pipeline-related construction is expected to begin in August, and the project will last until 2028. The peak construction period will employ 750 construction workers that will also contribute to local economies.

    wltribune.com

  • The Government of British Columbia has announced that it is providing $3.5M to support 110 emergency operations centre projects across 138 communities. The supported projects will fund training, purchase supplies and upgrade facilities to better assist individuals during disasters.

    news.gov.bc.ca

  • The Blueberry River First Nations have opened a native plant orchard to help restore industrial sites. The orchard will eventually have 1.7M seedlings that will be available for sale or for harvest by the nation members. The Blueberry Restoration Society is contributing $9.5M towards the project, while Grandmother’s Greenhouse is providing $200K.

    vancouverisawesome.com

  • The Government of British Columbia has announced that it is providing over $300K through the Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program to the Lower Columbia Community Development Team Society for its Advancing Critical Metal Tech Alley initiative. The initiative aims to create a new critical-metals hub to help businesses grow and create jobs in the Kootenays.

    news.gov.bc.ca

  • The Revelstoke Child Care Society and School District 19 (SD19) have announced the opening of 12 new infant-toddler spaces at the Stepping Stones Child Care Centre. The project received $1.1M from ChildCareBC’s New Spaces Fund, as well as funding from SD19 and the Columbia Basin Trust.

    vernonmorningstar.com

  • Mello, a donut shop, is opening a new location in the West End neighbourhood of Vancouver by early September.

    nomsmagazine.com

  • The Government of British Columbia has announced that it is constructing a 73-bed shelter and 70 new supportive homes in Courtenay. Lookout Housing and Health Society will operate the supportive housing, expected to open in early 2028. Connective will operate the shelter and have at least three staff members on site when it opens in spring 2028.

    news.gov.bc.ca

  • The City of West Kelowna began construction of the first phase of the Brentwood Pedestrian Project on Jul 20. The project aims to increase accessibility and safety in the area.

    castanet.net

  • One Café opened a new location at the Lansdowne Centre food court in Richmond on July 16.

    nomsmagazine.com

  • The Vancouver Canucks are hiring for over 25 new jobs mostly related to game-night experience.

    dailyhive.com

  • Ku Tapas and Ramen, a Japanese restaurant, opened a new location near the Ironwood Plaza in Richmond on July 25.

    dailyhive.com

  • The City of Victoria has partnered with the Bridges for Women Society to launch a new 12-week employment readiness pilot program for women living in transitional housing. The program will assist its first cohort of 10 women in September, with a second cohort planned for January 2027.

    vicnews.com

  • The City of Campbell River has announced that an $8M upgrade project is beginning at Nunns Creek Park in Campbell River that would build a slo-pitch facility. The facility includes four new ball fields, expanded parking and utility services. The project received most of its funding from external grants, with $6.4M from the Growing Communities Fund and $1.6M from the Build Communities Strong Fund.

    cheknews.ca

  • Genesis Victoria is opening a new dealership in Langford on July 30.

    vicnews.com

  • Fort St. James has announced that major upgrades have begun at the Cottonwood Marina on Stuart Lake. The work on the facility will support its transition to a full-service marina and recreation hub.

    ominecaexpress.com

  • A new pump track is nearing completion as part of phase four of the Smithers skatepark expansion project. The new skatepark will open on August 9.

    mybulkleylakesnow.com

  • Air North is launching a new service at Kamloops Airport between Kamloops and Vancouver in May 2027.

    castanet.net

  • The Black & Here Community Centre is opening on August 1 on the corner of Douglas and Johnson Streets in Victoria. The centre includes accessible spaces, bathrooms and a shared work area.

    victoriabuzz.com
• Week of 2026-07-20 to 2026-07-24

  • The Government of British Columbia and the Gitanmaax Band have signed a government-to-government cannabis agreement to support shared health and safety priorities. The agreement allows Gitanmaax to operate in production and retail of cannabis.

    news.gov.bc.ca

  • The Government of British Columbia has announced that the City of Grand Forks has completed its Flood Mitigation Program. The province provided around $60M to various projects in the area. The program included the construction of four dikes, new stormwater and drainage systems and floodplain restoration. The Government of Canada also contributed about $20M.

    news.gov.bc.ca

  • KFC has closed a fast-food restaurant on Gellatly Road in West Kelowna. A reason for the closure was not announced.

    castanet.net

  • Buttercrumbs, a Vancouver-based bakery, has opened a new location on Burrard Street in Vancouver.

    nomsmagazine.com

  • The City of Fort St. John Council has voted to allocated $160K to the designing of the Upper Bouffioux Coulee landslide mitigation project. The funds will support upgrades to storm drainage infrastructure in the area.

    energeticcity.ca

  • The Government of British Columbia and Simpcw First Nation have signed a consent-based decision-making agreement for the environmental assessment and review of the Trekor Metals Ltd. Yellowhead Copper Project. Under the agreement, the Nation will work with the Environmental Assessment Office in recognition of the required consent and environmental assessment certification.

    news.gov.bc.ca

  • The Government of Canada has announced that the Port of Vancouver Gateway Strategy, including the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 project, has been referred to the Major Projects Office. The Roberts Bank project would increase container capacity at the port by 50% and support the creation of 17K jobs across the supply chain.

    canada.ca

  • Amber, a new listening bar, has opened on Powell Street in Vancouver.

    dailyhive.com

  • The Township of Langley has announced the opening of the new Fire Hall 5 in Brookswood-Fernridge. The Township of Langley Fire Department will operate out of the facility with both career and paid call firefighters.

    www.tol.ca

  • The Government of British Columbia, in partnership with the City of Delta, has announced plans for a dedicated ash-scattering site for community members to undertake funeral traditions. As part of the plans, the city will spend up to $225K to upgrade parts of the Fraser Viewpoint on Tilbury Island.

    castanet.net

  • The Government of Canada has announced that it is providing up to $26M to support water and wastewater infrastructure in Surrey through the Direct Delivery stream of the Build Communities Strong Fund. The projects will be located in City Centre in North Surrey and Grandview Heights in South Surrey.

    canada.ca

  • The City of Vancouver has announced that it has completed major infrastructure improvements in Marpole, including sewer and street upgrades. The $20M project was funded through the city’s capital plan and up to $700K from the Uplifting Communities Fund.

    vancouver.ca

  • The Government of British Columbia has announced that 71 new affordable rental homes have opened on Alderson Avenue in Coquitlam near Lougheed Town Centre. The project was a partnership between the provincial government, BC Housing and Lookout Housing and Health Society.

    news.gov.bc.ca

  • Menya Tsuzuki, a ramen stall, has opened at the Robson Public Market in Vancouver’s West End neighbourhood.

    nomsmagazine.com

  • GroundedAI, a Vancouver-based geological software company, has secured $2M in investment funding to support its work to provide more data to tunnel developers. The company plans to use this funding to expand its team and its presence across North America.

    betakit.com

  • Island Health has announced that a new detox facility is expected to open in Campbell River in summer 2027. B.C. Housing is leading the renovation and design planning of the facility. The project is still pending approval from the municipality but construction could begin in winter 2026.

    timescolonist.com

  • Butterfly Theatre, a new theatre group, has formed in Nanaimo. The group plans to launch its first show in November 2026.

    nanaimobulletin.com

  • The Government of British Columbia has announced that it is providing nearly $86K to the Village of Nakusp through the Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program to build a new wastewater treatment system and upgrade the village’s water infrastructure. These upgrades will help support expanded accommodations at the hot springs, attracting more visitors and creating local jobs.

    news.gov.bc.ca

  • BC Hydro has announced it will be draining the Kootenay Canal in August as part of upgrade work. Sections of the trail along the canal will also be closed until September 30. These upgrades will support the long-term functioning of the canal as it continues to provide water to the Kootenay Canal Generating Station.

    trailtimes.ca

  • Big White Ski Resort is spending over $450K to upgrade three of its winter ski runs this summer. Once completed, the upgrades will allow the runs to open earlier in the season and reduce the amount of maintenance work. The work is expected to finish sometime in August.

    castanet.net

  • The Government of British Columbia has provided the City of Kamloops with $200K to support its digital permitting system, as part of larger funding to speed up municipal development approval processes.

    castanet.net

  • Dharma Kids Centre has announced that it is opening a new infant and toddler childcare centre in the Watermark Beach Resort in Osoyoos to address a need for services in the community.

    castanet.net

  • Entrecôte, a Parisian steak-frites restaurant, opened on July 15 in Vancouver’s Gastown neighbourhood.

    vancouverisawesome.com

  • BBQ & Co, a Cantonese restaurant, opened a full-service restaurant on Cambie Street in Vancouver on July 3.

    nomsmagazine.com

  • The Government of Canada has approved up to $7M in funding for the Ravensong Aquatic Centre in Qualicum Beach through the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings program. The project is expected to have a total cost of $13.5M.

    nanaimonewsnow.com

  • London Drugs will reduce its workforce across the organization as part of a new effort to increase efficiency, reduce operating costs, and strengthen its competitiveness. According to a leaked internal letter, as many as 80 employees from its retail operations team will be affected. London Drugs is headquartered in Vancouver, B.C. and has 78 stores across B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba.

    timescolonist.com

  • LNG Canada has signed a deal with MNT Investments Ltd., representing the Gitga’at First Nation, Gitxaała Nation, Haisla Nation, Kitselas First Nation and Kitsumkalum, to provide the opportunity to invest in a $1B LNG storage tank that will be built as part of the facility’s Phase 2 expansion. The nations would then lease the tank back to the company, which would be responsible for its operations.

    vernonmorningstar.com

  • The Government of British Columbia is providing nearly $80K to the Terrace Downtown Improvement Area Association through the Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program to support its commercial investment attraction initiative. The funding will support the program to attract new businesses, encourage investment and create local jobs.

    news.gov.bc.ca

  • The Mark Anthony Group has begun work to demolish the former BC Tree Fruits warehouse on Vaughan Avenue in Kelowna. Plans for the property have yet to be announced.

    castanet.net

  • The City of Kelowna is undergoing construction work on Spall Road between Bernard and Harvey Avenues as part of transportation upgrades in the Parkinson Recreation Centre redevelopment project. The upgrades are expected to be under construction until November.

    kelownanow.com

  • Cascadia Credit Union has provided the Summerland Museum and Archives with $10K in grant funding to support summer student and winter intern roles.

    vernonmorningstar.com

  • The Government of British Columbia has announced that Thíytelh Wellness Program has launched, providing six new treatment beds for First Nations people to Seabird Island. The program will be delivered through a partnership with Seabird Island, Fraser Health and the Ministry of Health. The program will begin offering services in July 2026.

    news.gov.bc.ca

  • The Belcarra village council has approved a $1.73M construction project to upgrade two blocks of Bedwell Bay Road to improve road safety for commuters and pedestrians. The project has already been in the works for three years. The project will be funded by $1.28M from TransLink, $500K from the Growing Communities Fund and $40K from ICBC.

    freshetnews.ca

  • Oddfellows, a Vancouver film studio, has signed a deal with Warner Bros that would allow the studio to be used for projects from producer Chris Ferguson and from Warner Bros various labels. The deal is expected to create opportunities in Vancouver for the industry.

    dailyhive.com

  • The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority has announced that TerraMarine, a private consortium, will be the contractor for the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 project. TerraMarine will build the major landmass and wharf structure of the project. The authority expects early construction work will begin in late 2027, with major construction activities set for 2028 and operations beginning in the mid-2030s.

    dailyhive.com

  • The First United Church Community Ministry Society announced that on June 1 they opened a $94M affordable housing facility on Vancouver’s Downtown East Side. The 11-storey redevelopment is located on East Hastings and will provide housing, services and a community hub for residents. The Governments of Canada and British Columbia and the City of Vancouver provided some funding for the project.

    merrittherald.com

  • One Café opened a new location at the Lansdowne Centre food court in Richmond on July 16.

    nomsmagazine.com

  • Salt &, a Korean café, has opened on Hamilton Street in Vancouver.

    nomsmagazine.com

  • IslandLinkBus has launched a new pilot project to operate a bus between the communities of Gold River and Campbell River for the summer. The service will run twice per day and will help visitors and locals explore the area.

    campbellrivermirror.com
• Week of 2026-07-13 to 2026-07-17

  • Canfor Corp. has announced that it is permanently closing its Northwood pulp mill in Prince George in late 2026 following a wind down of the facilities. The closure will impact about 300 employees, but the company says it will look to redeploy the workers to other locations where possible. The company stated the closure was due to ongoing losses, high global supply and challenges securing fibre.

    ckpgtoday.ca
• Week of 2026-07-20 to 2026-07-24

  • The Government of British Columbia has announced that 45K hectares of Crown land in northeastern B.C. will now be part of the new K’ih t̲s̲aaʔd̲z̲e Protection Area. The protection area will protect caribou habitats and boreal ecosystems while collaborative land-use planning is undertaken with Doig River First Nation. Forestry and industrial activities will be restricted in the area.

    news.gov.bc.ca

  • Ducks Unlimited Canada has begun a wetland restoration project near Dawson Creek to repair flood damage between 2016 and 2018. The project was supported in part by the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation.

    energeticcity.ca

  • The Government of British Columbia has provided $200K to the Town of Smithers through the Local Government Development Approval Program to support improvements to the town`s development approval processes. The funding will go towards modernizing the Building Permit approval process, increasing development approval efficiency and creating resource packages for applicants.

    smithers.ca

  • The Government of British Columbia is providing over $1M through the Community Workforce Response Grant and Community and Employer Partnerships to support skills training projects in Fort Fraser, Fort St. James, Fraser Lake and Vanderhoof that address labour shortages related to major projects. Examples include heavy equipment and machinery training, truck driving and transit training.

    news.gov.bc.ca

  • The Government of British Columbia is providing the City of Prince Rupert with $240K through the Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program to help attract and retain a skilled workforce to support economic growth in the city. The funding will support a targeted marketing campaign that will help local employers fill jobs and support anticipated economic development.

    news.gov.bc.ca

  • The Government of British Columbia has issued an environmental assessment certificate for the Angus silica sand mine at Bear Lake north of Prince George. The project will provide a local source of silica sand and attract around $300M in investment over its 20-year life. The project will create 150 jobs during construction and 140 jobs during operations.

    mynechakovalleynow.com

  • The Government of British Columbia has provided the City of Castlegar with over $158K through the Local Government Development Approvals program to support a new housing initiative that would standardize housing design and streamline development approvals. The funds support the Infill Housing program that makes it easier for boulders to bring projects forwards.

    castanet.net

  • The Government of British Columbia has provided $1.5M to Okanagan College to support the launch of new Medical Laboratory Technologist and Medical Laboratory Assistant programs. These programs launch in September 2027 and will help address workforce shortages in medical laboratories across the province.

    okanagancollege.ca

  • The Western Canada Horse Racing Association has announced that competitive provincial horse harness racing will be held at the newly upgraded Desert Park Raceway in Osoyoos following an agreement between the association, and the Desert Park Exhibition Society and the Town of Osoyoos.

    castanet.net

  • The City of Kamloops has announced that it is beginning work on a new reservoir near Kenna Cartwright Park. The reservoir will improve water flow for firefighters and construction is expected to take a couple years.

    castanet.net

  • Unscripted Coffee, a new coffee shop, is opening on Granville Street in Vancouver. An exact opening date has yet to be announced, though the shop aims to be open in late July.

    nomsmagazine.com

  • Durango, a Hulu series, began filming in Metro Vancouver on July 13. Filming of the show is expected to wrap up in Surrey and other locations on July 23. In Fort Langley, The Probability of Miracles began filming on June 25 and is filming until October 7.

    vancouverisawesome.com

  • Earnest Ice Cream has announced it will open a new location in fall 2026 on Granville Island in Vancouver.

    straight.com

  • The Ahousaht First Nation has announced the opening of Wahous Wilderness Lodge, a 127-acre luxury resort in Quait Bay. The lodge will be run by the Nation and will create opportunities for members while supporting the Nation’s environmental goals.

    campbellrivermirror.com
• Week of 2026-07-13 to 2026-07-17

  • The Government of British Columbia has announced that about 45K hectares of Crown land in northeastern B.C. will be protected for the next 10 years to help protect caribou habitat and boreal ecosystems within Treaty 8 territory. The measure is expected to be an interim measure while long-term planning discussions continue.

    news.gov.bc.ca

  • The Government of British Columbia has announced that it is expanding the BC Timber Sales Value-Added Manufacturing Program by providing dedicated timber supplies to custom cutters and processors. Custom cutters are manufacturers without their own sawmilling facilities that produce specialty products and there are about 250 people employed in these operations across B.C.

    news.gov.bc.ca

  • The Government of Canada has announced over $8M in Regional Tariff Response Initiative funding through Pacific Economic Development Canada for four Surrey businesses to help them boost productivity and expand their markets. The funds support automation and advanced manufacturing equipment to help these businesses increase productivity and create jobs.

    canada.ca
• Week of 2026-07-20 to 2026-07-24

  • Instanbul Café & Brunch opened on Pandosy Street in Kelowna on July 6.

    castanet.net

  • Rising Tide Boat Works has begun construction of a new marine electrification hub in Ucluelet. The project is expected to take around two years and will include a boatyard, boatshed, electrified pier, office space and solar electric parking.

    cheknews.ca

  • The City of Nanaimo Council has awarded a building permit to a 35-unit Indigenous-focused supportive housing complex on Nicol Street. Snuneymuxw First Nation will operate the complex. Construction of the facility is beginning and BC Housing expects it to open in early 2028.

    nanaimonewsnow.com

  • Alfa Tea, a dessert and tea brand, is opening a new location at the Hanin Village plaza on North Road in Coquitlam. An exact opening date is yet to be announced but the shop is expected to open sometime in late-July.

    nomsmagazine.com

  • The Flower Hut, a flower shop in Fort St. John, has announced that it will close on July 24. The closure comes after the owner faced personal issues and was not able to find a buyer for the location.

    energeticcity.ca

  • The City of Kelowna has announced that Moraine Park in Rutland will be closed from July 13 until early October as work is underway to install a new irrigation system and grow fresh grass. The upgrade will help the park meet modern standards and keep the area vibrant.

    castanet.net

  • The City of North Vancouver has announced that the new Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre is opening on July 25. The facility replaced the old recreation centre and cost a total of $230M.

    dailyhive.com

  • Construction is beginning on Naden North Accommodations, five two-storey modular buildings on CFB Esquimalt property, to house members of the Canadian Armed Forces. The first building is expected be completed in early 2027 and the entire project is targeted for completion by 2030.

    cheknews.ca
• Week of 2026-07-13 to 2026-07-17

  • The Government of British Columbia has provided the City of Fernie with $200K through the Local Government Development Approvals Program to support the digitization and modernization of its planning and development information management system.

    fernie.ca

  • The City of Campbell River and Wei Wai Kum First Nation have signed a Municipal Service Agreement to provide municipal services to Wei Wai Kum First Nation lands. The new agreement provides a framework for infrastructure planning and growth for the region.

    campbellriver.ca

  • Pallet Coffee Roasters opened a new location on Yukon Street in Vancouver on July 9.

    vancouverisawesome.com

  • The Government of British Columbia has announced that two new involuntary care facilities will be opening in Surrey and Prince George. In Prince George, a $92M 72-bed facility will replace the former youth corrections facility while in Surrey, a site will be renovated for a $57M 60-bed mental health treatment facility. The provincial government expects both projects to open in 2028.

    news.gov.bc.ca

  • Western Forest Products has announced that it is extending the curtailment of its Cowichan Bay sawmill until at least September 2026. The curtailment has been in effect since May 4 and impacts 54 employees. Another 120 workers at Western’s Chemainus sawmill have been out of work since that mill was shut down in June 2025.

    timescolonist.com

  • The Government of British Columbia has provided the City of Castlegar with over $158K through the Local Government Development Approvals Program to support the Infill Housing Program. The program utilizes standardized housing designs, modular and prefabricated construction and streamlined development approvals to make it easier for builders to move forward on housing projects.

    castlegar.ca

  • The City of Nanaimo has announced it will add about 900m to the E&N Trail by the end of the year. The project will cost roughly $550K and will be funded by the city.

    nanaimobulletin.com

  • Campbell River City Council has approved a $96K renovation project to modernize the Fire Dispatch Centre at No. 1 Fire Station. The centre provides dispatch services to many fire departments across the province. The upgrade includes additional space and technology.

    campbellrivermirror.com
• Week of 2026-07-20 to 2026-07-24

  • The Government of British Columbia has provided the City of Trail with $200K through the Local Government Development Approvals Program to help the city make permitting easier for builders. The funding will support the creation of new public resources that help guide builders on submission requirements and project timelines as well as a review of the City’s Subdivision Regulation Bylaw.

    trail.ca
• Week of 2026-07-13 to 2026-07-17

  • The Government of British Columbia has created the over 2.2K hectare Meteor Lake Wetland Wildlife Management Area in the Omineca region and added 42 hectares to the existing Cranberry Marsh/Starratt Wildlife Management Area. These designations will support the protection of regionally significant habitats.

    news.gov.bc.ca

  • The Government of British Columbia has provided the Whispering Pines/Clinton Indian Band with $15K through the Age-Friendly Communities program. The funds will support a project to reduce social isolation among Elders, increase the accessibility of various activities and improve overall community resilience. The funds are part of a larger sum provided to 26 recipients across the province.

    ashcroftcachecreekjournal.com

  • JJ Bean, a chain coffee shop, opened a new location on 6th Street in New Westminster on July 10.

    scoutmagazine.ca

  • The Moon, a new cocktail bar and restaurant, is opening on Powell Street in Vancouver’s Gastown neighbourhood.

    vancouverisawesome.com

  • Trocadero, a pizza and steak house on Nanaimo Street in East Vancouver, closed on May 24.

    nomsmagazine.com

  • Northern Development has announced the completion of replacement work for the Steelhead Park playground in the District of Houston through funding from the Community Places program. The new playground is modernized and has increased accessibility features.

    northerndevelopment.bc.ca

  • Northern Development has announced the opening of a new intermediate downhill trail at Dragon Mountain in partnership with Quesnel’s Gold Rush Cycling Club. The club will build nearly two kilometres of trail with funding from the Recreation Infrastructure program.

    northerndevelopment.bc.ca

  • The British Columbia Institute of Technology has launched the Digital Twin Innovation Hub. The new facility can simulate electrical systems using real-world data to allow industry partners to test emerging technologies before adopting them.

    techcouver.com

  • The Government of British Columbia has provided the City of Trail with $200K to streamline its development approval process and support future housing development as part of the Local Government Development Approvals Program. The program is providing $9M to 56 local governments. The city will use these funds to increase the ease of filing development and building applications.

    trailtimes.ca

  • Lake Country has announced the completion of the roughly $9M Beaver Lake Dam upgrade project. The project was funded by around $5.5M from the Governments of Canada and British Columbia. The new dam has a higher capacity and can better support the local ecosystems.

    castanet.net

  • The Government of British Columbia has announced that 183 homes are opening or under construction on the Sunshine Coast. In Gibsons, 33 homes are opening at O’Shea Place in addition to a $2.8M childcare facility. In Sechelt, a new 94-home seniors’ rental building is opening at Greenecourt. An additional 56 homes are under construction at K’elexan Multiplexes on shíshálh Nation land.

    news.gov.bc.ca

  • Beedie has begun construction of over 1M sq. ft. of industrial space in Surrey’s South Campbell Heights Business Park. Beedie will begin construction of the more than 60-acre industrial development phase one this year and finish the first project in early 2028.

    langleyadvancetimes.com

  • The Government of British Columbia has approved a planned tailings dam height increase for Mount Polley Mining Corporation’s Copper/Gold mine. This work comes as part of the Springer Pit expansion that will allow the mine to continue operating until 2033. The mine expansion will protect 430 direct jobs.

    news.gov.bc.ca

  • Several companies in Vancouver are hiring for hundreds of jobs this July. Hiring companies include the City of Vancouver, Bank of Montreal, Canadian Tire, lululemon, Amazon, Safe Software, Loblaw, Aritzia, Sony Pictures Imageworks, BC SPCA and Providence Health Care.

    dailyhive.com

  • The Victoria Foundation is providing nearly $6.2M through the 2026 Community Grants Program Vital Stream to support 243 charitable organizations across the capital region. These funds support the long-term sustainability of the charitable sector. Projects receiving funding support the arts and culture sector, youth employment and community food programs.

    cheknews.ca

  • Mount Royal Bagel Factory on Queensbury Avenue in North Vancouver has closed.

    vancouverisawesome.com

  • Creative BC has announced $1.25M to 84 artists through the Amplify BC Career Development program. The program supports British Columbia’s music and sound recording industry and provides funding for activities such as recording music, producing music videos and marketing for artists.

    creativebc.com

  • The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada has announced over $14.6M in funding to Simon Fraser University as part of its Discovery Grants program. The funding will be split between 49 researchers from six faculties.

    www.sfu.ca

  • The Regional District of Central Kootenay has launched the Rural Organic Waste Diversion and Climate Resilient Communities project to help rural communities reduce their organic waste while supporting regional climate resilience. Eligible households can receive up to $175 towards organic waste management systems until August 2027.

    civicinfo.bc.ca

  • The Government of British Columbia has announced that through the Family Law Centre program two new family law clinics will provide in-person services to residents of Kamloops and Prince George. To support this expansion of services, the centres will hire new staff and increase their overall capacity. The provincial government expects the new locations to open in late summer 2026.

    news.gov.bc.ca

  • Rogers Sports & Media announced that six radio stations were closed and 230 jobs were cut across its Canadian operations on July 7. Two British Columbia stations, 1130 NewsRadio and Sportsnet 650, were among the closures.

    cheknews.ca

  • The West Vancouver Council has approved The Bay hotel plan which would redevelop three lots at the corner of Bay Street and Royal Avenue. The redevelopment would include a five-storey hotel with commercial shops on the ground floor. The Troll’s Restaurant, along with other businesses currently operating on the site, will close around December 31, 2027.

    www.biv.com

  • The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen and the City of Penticton have partnered to launch a new Regional Economic Development Collaboration to boost economic development in the region. The three-year pilot project will establish a Regional Economic Development Coordinator position to support the collaborative process.

    civicinfo.bc.ca

  • Hey Happy Coffee is opening a new café on Cook Street in Victoria in January 2027.

    vicnews.com

  • The Columbia Basin Trust has provided over $230K in funding to 20 local arts and cultural festivals through the Basin Festivals Grants. The funds will support activities such as music festivals, artisan markets and theatre shows.

    ourtrust.org

  • The District of Summerland has completed improvements to beaches throughout the community, including at Powell Beach and the Peach Orchard Dog Beach. These improvements increase accessibility and support tourism.

    vernonmorningstar.com

  • Creative BC has announced $1.9M in funding for recipients of 63 Amplify BC grants through the Live Music program. These funds support the growth and competitiveness of British Columbia’s music industry and covers expenses for live music events and business development. The supported events create jobs and generate economic opportunities for local artists.

    creativebc.com

  • The Government of British Columbia has announced the opening of the new Teck Emergency Department at Royal Inland Hospital as part of the RIH Patient Care Tower project. The last stage of the project will open to patients in spring 2027. The full project has a total cost of over $490M and is supported by the province, Thompson Regional Hospital District and Royal Inland Hospital Foundation.

    news.gov.bc.ca

  • The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada has provided $866K through the Discovery grant program to five faculty members at the University of Northern British Columbia. These funds support studies in earthquake-resilient construction, food packaging and forest diversity.

    ashcroftcachecreekjournal.com

  • The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada Discovery Grants program is providing over $644K to four Thompson Rivers University researchers to support research in environmental modelling, contaminant remediation, artificial intelligence and statistical learning.

    inside.tru.ca

  • Zamala, a local AI-powered event planning service, has launched in Vancouver.

    techcouver.com

  • The Canada Infrastructure Bank and Telus have announced that they are partnering to launch a $400M project to expand high-speed internet service across British Columbia. The project looks to expand service to more than 17K underserved households in rural areas.

    techcouver.com

  • The Government of British Columbia has announced the opening of a new electric vehicle charging station on the Coquihalla Highway between Hope and Merritt. The station includes two 400 kW chargers and two 350 kW chargers.

    merrittherald.com

  • The Government of Canada has announced a Strategic Investment Agreement through the Canada Critical Minerals Accelerator with Teck Resources Ltd. that could provide up to $400M to support the company’s critical minerals processing operations in southern British Columbia. These funds would support the company to supply critical metals used in the defence and green energy sectors.

    canada.ca

  • The Government of Canada has announced that ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems will be the strategic build partner for 12 new submarines for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project. Seaspan, a local industrial shipyard, signed an agreement in support of the project in January 2026. The project is expected to be completed by the mid-2030s.

    northernsentinel.com
• Week of 2026-07-06 to 2026-07-10

  • The Northern Development Trust has launched the $6.9M Canada-B.C. Workforce Tariff Response Forestry Training Fund to support training, recruitment and retainment in the industry. The fund will support re-skilling for in-demand occupations and provided targeted support for smaller operators.

    ashcroftcachecreekjournal.com
• Week of 2026-07-13 to 2026-07-17

  • The Community Foundation North Okanagan has announced over $437K in grants to support 38 organizations across the region as well as 30 projects through the Neighbourhood Small Grants program. Supported projects include neighbourhood food programs, family shelters, elder support initiatives, youth programs and newcomer welcome events.

    vernonmorningstar.com

  • The Government of British Columbia has provided Green Matters Technologies with $880K through the Innovative Clean Energy Fund to help it bring its heat pump technology to the beer-making market. The funds support the development of a prototype and refining it to a commercial product.

    langleyadvancetimes.com

  • The Government of Canada has launched the Small Business Procurement Program to make it easier for small Canadian firms to participate in federal procurement. The federal government will work to remove barriers to modernize the procurement process and improve opportunities for small businesses.

    canada.ca

  • The Government of British Columbia has begun work on three conservation planning projects in Qat'muk west of Invermere, Skagit Headwaters in the Manning Park area and Raush Valley in the Robson Valley south of McBride. They will protect ecosystems spread over 127K hectares. The planning work will involve First Nations, environmental organizations, communities and industry.

    news.gov.bc.ca

  • Delysees, a Toronto-based dessert shop, has opened at Vancouver’s Oakridge Park.

    nomsmagazine.com

  • White Spot, a British Columbia-based restaurant chain, closed a location at Surrey’s Central City on July 12.

    dailyhive.com

  • MSM Unify, a Kelowna-based student recruitment company, has launched MSM CampusOS, an institutional operating system to help post-secondary institutions improve operational efficiency and grow.

    techcouver.com

  • The British Columbia Chinese Rental and Strata Association has launched in Richmond to improve education, awareness and community engagement within the Chinese-speaking community.

    www.biv.com

  • The Columbia Shuswap Regional District has announced that a new 14km section of the Shuswap North Okanagan Rail Trail is now open between the Rosemond Lake Bridge and Grindrod. The larger Rail Trail project is expected to be nearly finished by the end of 2026, with some work still pending additional funding.

    castanet.net

  • The Town of Osoyoos has announced updates to its Transportation Master Plan that would improve travel in the town. The plan aims to establish a connected walking network, connect existing cycling infrastructure, improving the highway and building up the public transit system.

    timeschronicle.ca

  • Harbour Air launched its new route to Campbell River on July 6 as part of its previously announced expansions. The new connection will strengthen service between Campbell River and downtown Vancouver, providing opportunities for residents, visitors and businesses.

    campbellrivermirror.com

  • The Government of British Columbia has provided $97K to Dawson Creek, $100K to the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality and $200K to the District of Taylor as part of the $9M Local Government Development Approvals Program. The funds will support efficiency improvements that would speed up housing developments in the three northeastern communities.

    energeticcity.ca

  • The Town of Princeton began work on sewer rehabilitation and relocation on July 13 to help reduce flooding risks while supporting growth. The work is expected to be completed by October 2026.

    castanet.net

  • The Government of British Columbia is providing $200K to the City of Richmond to help simplify the development approval process and accelerate the delivery of homes as part of the Local Government Development Approvals Program. The program provided $9M across 56 local governments.

    timescolonist.com

  • The Government of British Columbia has expanded skilled trades certification to tower and mobile crane operators. This change will ensure consistent training and certification standards in the occupation. The new requirements will come into effect in one year. Current operators can register as an apprentice or take the certification exam to become a journeyperson.

    news.gov.bc.ca

  • The Government of British Columbia has provided the Union of British Columbia Municipalities with $9M to launch the Local Government Develop Approvals Program to help speed up home approvals. The funding will support 56 communities across the province.

    news.gov.bc.ca

  • The Government of British Columbia has provided $76K for the Grow and Connect Association’s Sustainability initiative through the Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program to strengthen food supply chains and improve food security in the Kootenays.

    news.gov.bc.ca

  • Taoke Restaurant opened on July 9 at the Aberdeen Centre in Richmond.

    vancouverisawesome.com

  • Emeri, a Vancouver matcha brand, opened a new location on Main Street in Vancouver’s Mount Pleasant neighbourhood in late June.

    vancouverisawesome.com

  • Odd Burger closed its restaurant location in Vancouver on July 12. This was the chain’s last British Columbia location.

    castanet.net

  • Huntingdon Hotel & Suites has announced that the historic Belleville House in Victoria has reopened after a 10-month renovation project. The project aimed to modernize the guest experience while maintaining the historic feeling of the building.

    victoriabuzz.com

  • Mañana Resort and Marina announced that its renovations project completed on June 13. The project was a partnership with the Coast Salish Development Corporation and local business FMC Holdings. It included the removal of creosote piles and docks, the installation of new pilings and a 1.4 km dock, and electrical cable work. The resort will support 15 jobs and 10 additional seasonal jobs.

    cowichanvalleycitizen.com

  • The City of New Westminster and the Fraser River Discovery Centre Society have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at expanding access to the 788 Quayside Drive waterfront facility. Under the agreement, the city will have use of about half the building for community programming. These new events will begin in late 2026.

    freshetnews.ca

  • Organizers have announced that the 2026 Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival was cancelled due to a lack of paddlers signing up for the event.

    nanaimonewsnow.com

  • The Blue Jays and Jays Care Foundation has donated $50K to the Lambrick Park Baseball and Softball Academy in Saanich. The grant aims to remove financial barriers for local ball players. The academy expects about 100 athletes this year.

    vicnews.com

  • The Government of British Columbia is boosting the pay of community coroners by about 55%. The BC Coroners Service is looking to fill about 40 vacancies across the province.

    cheknews.ca

  • Wafr Technologies, a Vancouver-based technology startup, has raised $100M in funding from private investors to support its energy- and water-efficient cooling technology for artificial intelligence data centres. The company has said that it will use the funds to boost its commercialization efforts, including hiring dozens of technical staff and expanding to new sites across Canada.

    www.msn.com

  • Rose Moon Books, a new independent bookstore, opened in Vernon on July 2.

    castanet.net

  • Volkswagen is opening a new Satellite Dealership on Norcross Road in North Cowichan. According to the owner, construction has already begun and the dealership is expected to open in August.

    cowichanvalleycitizen.com

  • Ocean Pacific Marine, a Campbell River-based company, has been awarded a $74.7M contract to build three coastal patrol vessels for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The contact will be a joint venture with Camarc Design and is expected to create 20 to 30 jobs. There is currently no timeline for the completion of this project.

    vancouverisawesome.com

  • The City of Kelowna has announced that the next phase of work at Rutland Recreation Park began on July 6 as part of the Building a Stronger Kelowna initiative. This phase is expected to add a new turf field, pathways and event space and will continue until December 2026.

    kelowna.ca

  • The District of Coldstream has announced that Bear Paw Earthworks has begun construction on the reconstruction of School Road from Lavington Way to Learmouth Road. The project will include street widening, lighting and drainage upgrades. The project is expected to be completed in October 2026.

    vernonmorningstar.com

  • Ramen Danbo, a chain restaurant, opened a new location on Main Street in Vancouver on July 15.

    nomsmagazine.com

  • Anytime Fitness is opening a new location on Fraser Highway in Aldergrove. An official opening date has yet to be announced, however it is expected to begin operating sometime before August 2026.

    langleyadvancetimes.com

  • The Lake Babine Nation Forestry Services is constructing a new Training Centre facility in the Woyenne community that will bring forestry education programs to the region. The facility is expected to finish construction on March 31, 2027.

    burnslakelakesdistrictnews.com

  • Headlands Environmental has opened the Shxwhá:y Soil Management Facility in Chilliwack at Shxwhá:y Village. The facility accepts soil from construction sites across the Lower Mainland and Metro Vancouver and separates it into useable materials. It is staffed in partnership with Shxwhá:y Village.

    nanaimobulletin.com

  • The Wildwood, a new housing development at Red Mountain Resort, has begun construction. The development will have 53 residences as well as an indoor-outdoor wellness zone. The Daly, an 89-home resort, also recently opened in the area.

    castanet.net

  • The Thompson-Nicola Regional District has approved plans to borrow up to nearly $6.3M to fund the construction of the new Regional Search and Rescue Hall and Training Facility in Kamloops. The project is expected to have a total cost of over $9.4M, with the remainder of the funding coming from the City of Kamloops and Kamloops Fire Rescue.

    wltribune.com

  • The City of North Vancouver has announced that it is building a new nine-hole disc golf course at Eastview Park. The project has a budget of around $300K and construction is expected to take about three months.

    vancouverisawesome.com

  • The District of Saanich has begun a watermain replacement project near Elk Lake in the Royal Oak area. The work includes upgrades to utilities including service connections and fire hydrants. The work is expected to finish in December 2026.

    saanich.ca
• Week of 2026-07-06 to 2026-07-10

  • The Government of British Columbia has announced that it has signed the Canada-British Columbia Cooperative Prosperity Agreement with the Government of Canada. The agreement will uphold the existing North Coast tanker ban while developing the province’s natural resources and trade infrastructure. The federal government will also provide up to $3.9B towards the Fraser River Tunnel Project.

    news.gov.bc.ca

  • Natural Resources Canada has provided $5M to pH7 Technologies, a Vancouver-based critical metals startup, through the Mining Decarbonization Demonstration Call for Proposals to evaluate copper production technology.

    techcouver.com

  • The Town of Comox has announced that the demolition work on the Comox Fire Rescue Hall has been completed. The town is now beginning construction of a new $5.9M fire hall, expected to open in fall 2027.

    cheknews.ca

  • The Governments of Canada and British Columbia have signed the Canada-British Columbia Cooperative Prosperity Agreement to accelerate major projects in the province, including four LNG projects. The government will also provide $500M to expand the Red Chris Mine, $3.9B to develop the North Coast Transmission Line and over $630M to support affordable childcare in the province.

    www.pm.gc.ca

  • Rollzzy, a Indian quick-service chain, has opened a new location on Fraser Highway in Langley.

    nomsmagazine.com

  • Hungry Tiger Grill Kitchen, a new Japanese restaurant, has opened on Rosser Avenue in Burnaby.

    nomsmagazine.com

  • Capilano University has announced that Treehouse, a new student housing building, is opening at its North Vancouver campus. Treehouse will provide 362 homes for students, a gathering space, a dining hall and a café.

    citynews.ca

  • The Government of British Columbia has announced that a new 200-seat addition is coming to Black Mountain Elementary in Kelowna. This announcement is part of the provincial government’s $49.5M in funding for five new school additions and a replacement school.

    vernonmorningstar.com

  • The Government of Canada has announced that it is providing more than $25M to support the phase 2 of the White Rock Pier reconstruction project through the Build Communities Strong Fund. The project will extend the lifespan of the pier and modernize its structure.

    canada.ca

  • The City of Nanaimo has announced that it has begun a $1.4M upgrade project for the Rotary Bowl Track and Field facility, including a new high-jump area, a pole-vault track and a sod and irrigation system. The Union of British Columbia Municipalities will provide $300K to the project through its Community Works Fund. The project is expected to continue until October.

    nanaimobulletin.com
• Week of 2026-07-20 to 2026-07-24

  • Isami, a Japanese restaurant, has closed on Kingsway in Burnaby after the owners decided to retire.

    nomsmagazine.com

  • Green Lettuce, a fusion restaurant, closed its location on Kingsway in Vancouver on June 28.

    vancouverisawesome.com
• Week of 2026-07-13 to 2026-07-17

  • The Government of Canada has provided the Central Okanagan Food Bank with $100K as part of the National Food Security Strategy. The funding will go towards the new Food Rescue Transformation Centre in Kelowna aimed at reducing food waste and tackling food insecurity. The project is expected to compete by spring 2027.

    northernsentinel.com

  • The North Okanagan Cycling Society has announced construction has begun on a new recreation area on Vernon Hill. The Regional District of North Okanagan is supporting upgrade work for the area’s infrastructure with $50K in funding. Other organizational supporters and sponsors have provided around $40K towards the project.

    vernonmorningstar.com

  • Trail City Council has announced that upgrades to the Second Avenue and Goepel Street intersection are coming soon, following the decision to award the traffic-control contract to MarWest. The project includes curb and sidewalk improvements as well as improved drainage and is expected to be completed by September.

    trailtimes.ca

  • The City of Kelowna Council has approved a rezoning application for indoor pickleball courts at an industrial building on Enterprise Way. The planned facility would include up to 12 courts, a pro shop, change rooms and sitting areas.

    castanet.net
• Week of 2026-07-06 to 2026-07-10

  • The Government of British Columbia has announced that Cozy Bear, a 31-unit supportive home building, has opened in Cranbrook following renovation work. The provincial government is proposing another 50 new temporary homes as part of the HEART and HEARTH program. If the proposal is approved, the new homes would begin construction by early 2027.

    news.gov.bc.ca

  • The Cowichan Valley Regional District has launched new rebates for rain barrels, cisterns, soils and smart irrigation to help reduce outdoor water use while improving the region’s drought resistance. Eligible property owners can receive rebates of up to 50% of the costs of purchases and applications will be open until November 30.

    cheknews.ca

  • Cloudstreet, a new restaurant, has opened at the Hyatt Regency Vancouver on Burrard Street.

    dailyhive.com

  • Betsutenjin, a Hong Kong ramen chain, has opened on Robson Street in Vancouver.

    nomsmagazine.com

  • The Town of Ladysmith has announced the completion of the phase 2 improvements to Lot 108, including four new pickleball courts, a bike skills park and an outdoor fitness area. The project’s second phase cost a total of $990K and it received $610K from the Canada Community Building Fund.

    cheknews.ca

  • The Government of British Columbia has awarded the City of New Westminster with $15K through its Age-friendly Communities program to support food literacy, cross-cultural understanding and build social connections among older adults.

    freshetnews.ca

  • Habitat for Humanity opened a pop-up ReStore Shop at Nanaimo North Town Centre on July 3. The shop will last until its stock sells out and is aimed at keeping reusable wares out of the landfill.

    cheknews.ca

  • The Government of British Columbia is providing $4.5M to School District 91 in Burns Lake to support the Lakes Learning Centre. This funding is part of $49.5M in funding for prefabricated school additions at five other schools.

    mybulkleylakesnow.com

  • The Stellat’en, Nadleh Whut’en, Saikuz and Lheidli T’enneh First Nations have announced a partnership to form the new Ncha Koh Industrial Park on the former Canfor Plateau Sawmill Property. The industrial park offers power, transportation access and a diversified workforce for local projects that boost employment and skills development while providing opportunities for First Nations people.

    mynechakovalleynow.com

  • The City of Surrey and the Surrey City Development Corporation have announced an agreement to develop the 10K-seat City Centre Arena and Cultural Event Centre. The Vancouver Giants hockey team will be the anchor tenant for the $360M development. The project is expected to generate $2.4B in economic benefits for the city over the next 10 years and will be completed by 2030.

    civicinfo.bc.ca

  • The Government of British Columbia has announced $49.5M in funding for five new prefabricated school additions in four communities across the province. The funding supports two additions in Langley, and one each in Abbotsford, Kelowna and North Vancouver, as well as a school replacement to address structural issues in Burns Lake. These projects will add a total of 820 new seats.

    news.gov.bc.ca
• Week of 2026-07-20 to 2026-07-24

  • The Local Public Eatery is opening a new restaurant in Port Moody’s Rocky Point Park in early 2027.

    freshetnews.ca

  • Lark Group, ICT Group, and Western Community College have begun construction of City Centre 5, a 23-storey student housing tower on 137 Street in Surrey. The tower will have 810 student beds and is expected to open in fall 2028.

    dailyhive.com

  • The City of Langley has launched its Resilient Neighbourhood Networks initiative to create a stronger sense of community in the municipality. The initiative will support events that build neighbours’ relationships, provide safety and preparedness information and support shared learning. The first neighbourhood to benefit will be Nicomekl this summer followed by Douglas later in 2026.

    langleycity.ca

  • The Government of British Columbia has announced that two new developments are underway in Coquitlam to provide seniors’ housing. These projects are in partnership with the City of Coquitlam and S.U.C.C.E.S.S., a non-profit housing provider. The developments will be located at Laval Square and Clayton Street and will provide 42 and 116 homes respectively.

    news.gov.bc.ca

  • The Government of British Columbia has announced the opening Treehouse, a new student housing building, at Capilano University in North Vancouver. The facility will provide homes for 362 students and includes a 250-seat dining hall.

    news.gov.bc.ca

  • Lime Canada launched its e-bike share program in Burnaby on June 25. The project supports active transportation in the city.

    freshetnews.ca

  • The upcoming ‘The Cable Guy’ television show is being filmed in North Vancouver in late July 2026. Filming of the project is expected to wrap up in early August.

    dailyhive.com

  • Bruno, a Richmond-based restaurant, has announced it has closed its location inside Versante Hotel. Ova Restaurant & Bar will take over the location soon, though an exact opening date has yet to be announced.

    dailyhive.com

  • Kosoo, a Korean restaurant on Cardero Street in Vancouver’s West End neighbourhood, closed on June 28. The restaurant did not announce a reason for the closure.

    nomsmagazine.com

  • The District of West Vancouver has announced that a new 96-unit housing project will soon begin construction on 15th Street and Fulton Avenue. The project will be completed in partnership with Catalyst Community Development Society.

    www.biv.com

  • Shawarma Time, a chain restaurant, has opened a new location on Hamilton Street in Vancouver.

    nomsmagazine.com
• Week of 2026-07-13 to 2026-07-17

  • The City of Fort St. John signed a $75K Fire Protection Agreement with BC Hydro to provide fire protection services and emergency responses over the next three years to the John Horgan Dam and Generating Station.

    energeticcity.ca

  • The Kelowna Royal Canadian Mounted Police are expanding their Community Liaison Officer program to the city’s downtown. Under the new model, officers will spend more time working directly with the communities they serve and supporting safety initiatives.

    castanet.net

  • The City of Penticton has announced the reopening of the Penticton Safety Village on June 28 following renovation work. The work was funded by the City’s Connected Communities Grant and added realistic intersections and expanded the camp’s programming.

    castanet.net
• Week of 2026-07-06 to 2026-07-10

  • The Government of Canada has provided nearly $2M to the Tahltan Central Government to support the Nation’s participation in decision-making on major critical minerals projects in its territory. The funding will support the development of internal capacity to assess major projects and guide development.

    ominecaexpress.com

  • The Victoria Native Friendship Centre has launched a training program to teach non-Indigenous individuals who work with them about Indigenous people. The program is funded by a $10K grant from the Victoria Foundation’s Indigenous Priorities Fund.

    timescolonist.com

  • The Ashtrey, a new recovery resource centre, has opened in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. The centre offers food programs and recovery meetings. The Government of British Columbia funds the centre through annual grants.

    thetyee.ca

  • The Island Deaf and Hard of Hearing Centre Association has announced that their two Vancouver Island location closed on June 30. The not-for-profit organization cited rising operational costs for the closures. The closure impacts 16 employees.

    nanaimonewsnow.com

  • The We Wai Kai Nation is establishing the WWK Engineering Materials Testing Laboratory on Vancouver Island. The over $294K lab will provide testing services, field sampling and engineering support. The project is expected to permanently create three full-time and one part-time positions, and two temporary construction jobs. Island Coastal Economic Trust is providing over $73K to the project.

    campbellrivermirror.com

  • The Government of British Columbia, BC Hydro and FortisBC have partnered with Natural Resources Canada to expand the Energy and Conservation Assistance Program with a joint investment of $222M. The program provides home-energy retrofits to homeowners with lower incomes.

    news.gov.bc.ca

  • The Government of British Columbia has provided $72K through the Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program to the Nakusp and Area Development Board to support the Agri-food Alliance initiative. The program brings together non-profit organizations to support local food systems and increase buyers’ connections to farmers.

    news.gov.bc.ca
• Week of 2026-06-29 to 2026-07-03

  • The Government of British Columbia has announced that applications are open for the 2026-2027 future skills grant. The grant provides workers with up to $3.5K for short-term training to help them prepare for jobs. Eligible training includes sectors from the province’s Look West strategy such as forest health management, mass-timber construction, life sciences and mining.

    news.gov.bc.ca
• Week of 2026-07-13 to 2026-07-17

  • Thompson Rivers University has signed a $8.3M agreement with Aramark, its food services provider, to expand the campus food options and add a dedicated food truck. The contract will continue Aramark’s operations for the next five years.

    castanet.net

  • Protein Industries Canada, a Regina-based food manufacturer, has announced a partnership with Summerland-based Crush Dynamics and Kelowna-based Atomic47 to develop AI technology for fermentation. The two Okanagan companies will integrate AI into their production system to improve data and consistency.

    castanet.net
• Week of 2026-07-06 to 2026-07-10

  • Eggslut, an egg sandwich chain, has announced plans to open a new location on Alberni Street in Vancouver in 2026. The chain has begun hiring staff but has yet to announce an exact opening date.

    nomsmagazine.com

  • Twin Cedars Veterinary Clinic, the only veterinary clinic on Gabriola Island, has announced that it will close on July 17 after the owners retire.

    cheknews.ca

  • Ailm Estate Winery has opened in Southeast Kelowna.

    castanet.net
• Week of 2026-07-13 to 2026-07-17

  • The Columbia Basin Trust has announced two ecosystem enhancement projects in West Kootenay. The projects focus on improving the health and long-term sustainability of forests, brush land and aquatic ecosystems in Dove Hill and near Hills in the West Kootenay. These projects, along with four more across the region, will receive a total of $2.3M from the Trust.

    castanet.net
• Week of 2026-07-06 to 2026-07-10

  • The City of Burnaby has provided the Burnaby School District with $400K to help keep the Michael J Fox Theatre open while the district searches for a permanent operator.

    freshetnews.ca

  • Sobr Market, a non-alcoholic beverage store, opened a new location in Kelowna’s Pandosy neighbourhood on July 1.

    castanet.net

  • The District of Summerland has announced the launch of three major projects along Prairie Valley Road as part of ongoing infrastructure work. The district is undertaking a sewer expansion project, new asphalt surfacing and major road surface repaving. The project is expected to take until July 17.

    castanet.net
• Week of 2026-07-13 to 2026-07-17

  • The City of Vancouver has increased its election budget to $9.4M for the 2026 civic election on October 17, 2026. These funds will support the expansion of available voting locations staffed by roughly 2.2K election workers.

    dailyhive.com

  • Moving Coffee, a Richmond-based coffee roaster, opened a new coffee bar on Homer Street in Vancouver on June 12.

    nomsmagazine.com

  • Interior Health has announced that recruitment has begun for the new $386M Kamloops Cancer Centre. The new centre is expected to open in 2028 and will require 18 radiation therapists.

    castanet.net
• Week of 2026-07-06 to 2026-07-10

  • Domino’s Pizza opened a new location at the Railyard Mall plaza in Merritt on June 29. The restaurant is expected to have up to five full-time and 10 part-time employees.

    merrittherald.com

  • Sumu, a new Japanese restaurant, is opening on Burrard Street in Vancouver later in July. An exact opening date has yet to be announced.

    castanet.net

  • The Sooke School District has laid off 11 early-childhood educator positions after the pilot project funding them did not receive funding as part of budget cuts. The program cost the district about $562K per year.

    timescolonist.com

  • The District of Saanich, in partnership with the Capital Regional District, has announced the opening of 14 new electric vehicle charging stations throughout the community as part of the Public Electric Vehicle Charging Network Project. The Governments of Canada and British Columbia provided funding for this project.

    victoriabuzz.com

  • The City of Courtenay has announced the opening of an $11.1M active transportation bridge connecting 6th Street to Simms Park. The project received $5.5M in funding from the Governments of Canada and British Columbia.

    cheknews.ca

  • The Government of British Columbia has provided $127K to Mountain Munchies in Nelson through the B.C. Manufacturing Jobs Fund to build a new snack facility and expand its production. The funding will also support the creation of two new positions. The new facility is expected to begin operating by August 1.

    castanet.net
• Week of 2026-07-20 to 2026-07-24

  • The City of Coquitlam council has voted to approve a $86.5M replacement project for Montgomery Middle School. The new school is expected to open in 2028 and will have space for 600 students. The project also includes $400K of roadwork and other upgrades in the area.

    tricitiesdispatch.com

  • The Government of British Columbia has announced that the City of Langley has been selected as a recipient of one of the 12 new Chronic Property Offending Intervention initiative hubs. The project will also hire hub coordinators, corrections staff and Crown counsel prosecutors.

    langleyadvancetimes.com
• Week of 2026-07-13 to 2026-07-17

  • The Regional District Kootenay Boundary has announced that the Regional Fire Rescue has added three new wildfire trucks for Trail, Rossland and Fruitvale to help protect the region from increasing wildfire incidents.

    nelsonstar.com
• Week of 2026-07-06 to 2026-07-10

  • The Capital Regional District (CRD) and CityWest have partnered to provide high-speed internet to about 1.6K homes and 70 businesses on Galiano and Saturna Islands. The district will begin construction on Galiano Island later in July, while work on Saturna Island is scheduled for the fall. The Government of Canada has provided $5.27M to the project.

    cheknews.ca
• Week of 2026-06-29 to 2026-07-03

  • Loreto, a Mexican brunch restaurant and bakery, opened in early June on Union Street in Vancouver.

    nomsmagazine.com

  • Rosalia Osteria, a 600 sq. ft. Italian restaurant, is opening in Vancouver’s Yaletown neighbourhood. An exact opening date is yet to be announced but is expected soon.

    dailyhive.com

  • YYOGA, a Vancouver-based yoga studio, is opening a new location on East 13th Street in North Vancouver in June.

    dailyhive.com
• Week of 2026-07-06 to 2026-07-10

  • The Government of British Columbia has selected the City of Cranbrook as one of the 24 Chronic and Repeat Offender Initiative Hubs. The city will have a dedicated coordinator to oversee cases in the region and coordinate with partner organizations.

    cranbrook.ca
• Week of 2026-06-29 to 2026-07-03

  • Cascades Inc., a Canadian packaging company operating in B.C., Alberta and Manitoba, has launched a new Sustainability Plan and signed several partnerships focused on environmental preservation. Cascades is renewing $500K worth of agreements with environmental organizations and partnering with Wildlife Habitat Canada to launch a call for projects to support biodiversity protection initiatives.

    woodbusiness.ca

  • PacifiCan has opened its Regional Innovation Ecosystems program for applications from British Columbia until September 11. The program provides funding to not-for-profit organizations to boost small- and medium-sized businesses throughout the province. Eligible projects will help scale businesses, improve productivity or support innovation.

    canada.ca

  • CK Tea C, a Hong Kong-style restaurant, opened a new café stall at the Pacific Plaza food court in Richmond on June 23.

    nomsmagazine.com

  • Pokey Okey closed its restaurant on Kingsway in East Vancouver on June 22.

    nomsmagazine.com

  • Health Canada has approved around $1.1M in funding for a new Mobile Outreach Program in partnership with the City of Campbell River and the Lookout Housing Health Society. The funds support an outreach team and add three new positions in community support and safety. The team will launch as soon as the hiring process is completed.

    campbellrivermirror.com

  • Indigenous LIFT Collective and Smithers Airport partnered on the Give Them Wings initiative to provide Indigenous youth in the Smithers area with an opportunity to learn about working in the aviation industry. Funding for the initiative comes from various sponsors.

    mybulkleylakesnow.com

  • The Sooke School District has voted to remove early childhood educators from kindergarten classes as part of an effort to save money. The cuts will save the district about $560K.

    cheknews.ca

  • The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority has received approval from the Government of Canada to allow the dredging of Burrard Inlet to make room for larger oil tankers to load up from the Trans Mountain pipeline. Currently, tankers are only able to fill up to 80% of their capacity.

    timescolonist.com

  • Value Village opened a 16K sq. ft. store on Fell Avenue in North Vancouver on June 25.

    dailyhive.com

  • Bailey Nelson, an eyewear brand, has opened a new boutique on Granville Street in Vancouver.

    dailyhive.com

  • Moment Energy has opened Megafactory 1, a battery energy storage manufacturing facility, in Surrey. The facility will repurpose electric vehicle batteries into energy storage systems to be used in sectors facing rising power demands. The company expects to produce 1 GWh of storage systems by 2030. Megafactory 1 is expected to create more than 100 jobs and support 1K indirect jobs.

    techcouver.com

  • The District of Summerland has completed an over $3.8M road improvement project on Victoria Road South. The project included upgrades to the water main system, safety improvements and additional crosswalks. The district received up to $1M from the Ministry of Agriculture and Food, $500K from the BC Active Transportation Infrastructure Grants Program and $31K from ICBC to support the work.

    vernonmorningstar.com

  • The City of Coquitlam has announced that it will soon begin construction of 10 new tennis courts at Town Centre Park. The city has approved the final design plans and expects to begin construction this summer.

    coquitlam.ca

  • The City of Maple Ridge has approved amendments to its Official Community Plan to create the North 256 Street Industrial Lands Area Plan. The industrial lands plan would create a 500-acre economic hub in northeast Maple Ridge to boost the region’s stock of industrial lands. The adoption of this plan does not approve any construction or development projects.

    mapleridge.ca

  • The Cowichan Valley Regional District has provided final approval to the 150-acre Stonebridge development in Mill Bay. Limona Construction and Merdyn Group are beginning site preparation and infrastructure work immediately. The development will have nearly 1K new homes, parkland, trails, transportation upgrades and commercial amenities. The homes will open in early spring 2027.

    campbellrivermirror.com

  • Lime Canada is starting work on dozens of e-bike docking stations around Victoria following a successful application in response to a request for proposals from the city. Lime expects to launch the service this summer, but an exact start date has yet to be announced. Some parking space around the city will be lost to accommodate the docking stations.

    timescolonist.com
• Week of 2026-07-06 to 2026-07-10

  • The Government of Canada has announced over $16M in funding for five clean energy projects in British Columbia, Yukon and Northwest Territories. In B.C., these funds support a feasibility study in the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen, predevelopment activity for the Helhts’i Power Project near Vanderhoof and the Metlakatla Mount Hays Wind Project near Prince Rupert.

    canada.ca
• Week of 2026-06-29 to 2026-07-03

  • The Government of British Columbia has created the BC Compliance and Enforcement Agency that will unify compliance and enforcement functions from several natural-resource ministries, including the Ministry of Forests and the Ministry of Environment and Parks. The new agency will be more efficient and provide timely functions to projects.

    news.gov.bc.ca

  • Little Billy’s, a Greek steakhouse, closed its restaurant on Hastings Street in Burnaby on June 18.

    nomsmagazine.com

  • Honest to Pete Coffee Roasters is opening a new location on Hamilton Street in Vancouver. An exact opening date has yet to be announced but is expected this summer.

    nomsmagazine.com

  • Beacon Community Services has announced that the Beacon Little Tides Early Learning Centre will open this September in Victoria’s West Shore area. The centre will provide care for children from birth to age five.

    victoriabuzz.com

  • Conexeu Sciences, a biotech company, has opened a new lab space in Vancouver’s Mount Pleasant neighbourhood. The company will continue its research and development work on post-mastectomy breast regeneration at this lab.

    timescolonist.com

  • BC Transit will begin operating 22 new electric buses in Kelowna over the next few months. The Government of British Columbia is also working to install 32 charging stations at the Hardy Street facility.

    canada.ca

  • Vancouver International Airport has announced plans to double its cargo capacity by 2031 to give local businesses a competitive advantage and reduce reliance on American operations. Businesses are set to consult about the plan in summer 2026.

    citynews.ca

  • BC Transit has announced the completion of its new maintenance training centre in Victoria. The Governments of Canada and British Columbia and the Victoria Regional Transit Commission provided over $7M to the project. The new centre will provide a hands-on learning space for employees and can provided specialized electric bus training.

    bctransit.com

  • The Government of Canada has provided Metlakatla Development Corporation with $2M for the Metlakatla Mount Hays Wind Project in Prince Rupert as part of a larger $16M funding announcement to support projects in British Columbia, Northwest Territories and the Yukon. The project will add 40-megawatts of production to the region.

    northernsentinel.com

  • Interior Health has announced that parking lot upgrades will begin at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital on July 2. The construction project includes improved accessibility, modernizing infrastructure and 38 additional paved parking stalls. Interior Health expects the first phase of the project to be completed by August 31, while the second phase will begin in summer 2027.

    nelsonstar.com

  • The City of Penticton has begun a $38M project to build a new Fire Hall Headquarters and upgrade the existing facilities. Funding for the project will come from the 2026 to 2030 Financial Plan and grants from the Government of British Columbia’s Strategic Priorities Fund.

    castanet.net

  • The City of Nanaimo has approved a building permit for a 22-bed complex care facility on Boxwood Road. The facility was funded by BC Housing in partnership with Island Health. BC Housing estimates that construction will begin in July and will be completed in early 2028.

    nanaimonewsnow.com

  • The Church of Jesus Latter-day Saints has announced that the construction of a new 11.4K sq. ft. Mormon temple is expected to begin on Augst 22 in Langford.

    vicnews.com

  • The City of Victoria has announced the launch of a one-time Community Housing Renewal Grant program to support non-market housing. The Government of Canada’s Housing Accelerator Fund has provided $1M to the project to help improve and preserve existing community housing.

    vicnews.com

  • The Government of British Columbia has announced that it is providing an additional $1.4M to support the Youth Climate Corps B.C. through a shared-cost agreement. These funds will expand employment opportunities available through the program, including in wildfire-risk reduction, ecosystem restoration, energy efficiency, food security and community engagement.

    news.gov.bc.ca

  • The Government of British Columbia has announced the opening of a new 25K sq. ft. ambulance station in Prince George. The new station has space for 83 paramedics. The project cost a total of $14.7M and was funded by the provincial government.

    news.gov.bc.ca

  • The Government of British Columbia has announced that it is expanding the Chronic Property Offending Intervention Initiative pilot project to the entire province. The program uses targeted enforcement and enhanced monitoring to identify and supervise repeat offenders. In Budget 2026 the province allocated $16M over two years to establish 12 new intervention and monitoring hubs.

    news.gov.bc.ca

  • Pho Anh Vu, a Toronto-based pho brand, has opened a new location on Kingsway in Vancouver.

    nomsmagazine.com

  • The Ross Bay Pub in Victoria’s Fairfield neighbourhood has announced that it closed on June 26.

    cheknews.ca

  • The Tsilhqot’in National Government has announced the opening of the new Tsilhqot’in Equine Therapy Centre west of Williams Lake.

    wltribune.com

  • The City of Port Moody has approved a $2.8M expansion to the Barnet Highway rail overpass to ease road congestion by widening the bridge, adding a fourth eastbound lane and expanding the existing sidewalk. The project is expected to be completed alongside planned seismic retrofitting and rehabilitation work.

    tricitiesdispatch.com

  • The Town of Qualicum Beach has announced that reconfiguration work is underway on the Eaglecrest Golf Course, and the project is expected to be completed in spring 2027. The reconfiguration will reshape the existing fairway, create new greens, expand the pond and upgrade the irrigation system.

    nanaimobulletin.com

  • Tire Stewardship BC has provided up to $30K to École Cobble Hill to support a playground improvement project using recycled tires this year. The École Cobble Hill PAC Society is one of 10 groups receiving funding through this program.

    cowichanvalleycitizen.com

  • The City of Campbell River and the Liǧʷiɫdax̌ʷ Nation have announced renovation work for the Foreshore Pavilion in Robert Ostler Park. The work will address ongoing concerns about deterioration and safety.

    campbellrivermirror.com

  • The Government of British Columbia has announced that the Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program will provide nearly $65K to the Kootenay Food Council’s Kootenay Regional Food Procurement Social Enterprise Initiative to improve access to food from local producers. The program will support the local food industry by connecting local community programs with producers.

    news.gov.bc.ca
• Week of 2026-06-22 to 2026-06-26

  • Althra, a Vancouver-based startup business incubator, has opened applications for its third cohort. The company is seeking six to 10 early-stage startups for its four-month program. The program runs from September to December and provides businesses with dedicated workspaces, $12.5K in funding with the potential for $50K in additional funding, and connections to successful entrepreneurs.

    betakit.com

  • Jiawei Big Bowl Rice Noodle has opened a new stall at the Richmond Public Market, replacing another former restaurant.

    nomsmagazine.com

  • Chuan Noodle House has opened a new location at Union Square Shopping Centre in Richmond, replacing a former hot pot restaurant. An exact opening date has yet to be announced.

    nomsmagazine.com

  • The Economic Trust of the Southern Interior, in partnership with Accelerate Okanagan, has launched the Market Diversification program. The program provides small and medium businesses across the Southern Interior with up to $10K to expand to new markets.

    castanet.net

  • Pho Net Viet, a Vietnamese restaurant, is opening a new location at the Aberdeen Centre in Richmond. An exact opening date has yet to be announced.

    nomsmagazine.com

  • Okanagan College has announced that it will expand its Bachelor of Computer Information Systems degree with three new options in September. New options include cybersecurity, data engineering and artificial intelligence.

    vernonmorningstar.com

  • The Habitat Conservation Trust Fund is providing a total of $540K to nine West Kootenay conservation projects. The funds support fisheries operations, ecological protections and conservation measures.

    castanet.net
• Week of 2026-06-29 to 2026-07-03

  • The Strathcona Regional District has announced that its 20-unit Health Professionals Housing facility has opened in Campbell River. The facility will welcome its first residents in September.

    www.srd.ca
• Week of 2026-06-22 to 2026-06-26

  • Canada Shore, a reality television show, will begin filming in Kelowna in on June 26 and conclude on July 23.

    nanaimobulletin.com

  • The City of Langford has adopted an Arts and Culture Strategy to expand and develop arts and culture in the community. The strategy aims to develop the city’s creative economy and create more art spaces.

    langford.ca

  • The Government of Canada has announced it will provide $5.4B to the provincial and territorial governments over two years to support the $10-a-day childcare program. These funds will be used to reduce cost pressures preventing the program from being adopted.

    globalnews.ca

  • The Government of British Columbia has partnered with the First Nations Health Authority, the Canadian Mental Health Association and local First Nations to open new supportive recovery and treatment beds in Haida Gwaii and Adams Lake. This includes four new beds in Skidegate and four in Adams Lake. Four new beds in Old Massett are also expected to open in July 2026.

    news.gov.bc.ca

  • HTEC opened a commercial heavy-duty hydrogen refueling station at the Chevron Commercial Cardlock on Tsawwassen First Nation land in Delta on June 18. The station provides hydrogen refueling for up to 12 fuel cell electric trucks. Harbour Link and Triple Eight Transport will operate trucks at the site through funding from the B.C. Hydrogen Truck Pilot Project and the B.C. Hydrogen Ports Project.

    timescolonist.com

  • The Governments of Canada and British Columbia are spending $200M to construct a new secondary school and a Community Health Centre in Tumbler Ridge.

    civicinfo.bc.ca

  • The Government of British Columbia has approved the Red Chris mine expansion project. The mine expansion will create 1,800 jobs during peak construction and help protect the existing 1,500 mining jobs until at least 2038.

    news.gov.bc.ca
• Week of 2026-07-20 to 2026-07-24

  • Ocean Networks Canada has upgraded its Baynes Sound ocean observatory to enhance its monitoring capabilities. The observatory provides data for the shellfish industry, which is particularly vulnerable to changing ocean conditions. The upgrades were funded by the Climate Ready BC Seafood program.

    oceannetworks.ca
• Week of 2026-06-22 to 2026-06-26

  • The Government of British Columbia has provided $1.2M to Cowichan Valley organizations through the Community Gaming Grants and the Civil Forfeiture Grant Program. These programs provide support to organizations that provide community and social services. The funds will support 28 organizations that provide programming in healthcare, crime prevention and justice.

    cowichanvalleycitizen.com

  • The Pony Room, a new restaurant, cocktail bar and event space, is opening on Gore Avenue. The grand opening is planned for the first week of July.

    scoutmagazine.ca

  • SFU VentureLabs has partnered with Manterra to provide VentureLabs companies with access to Manterra’s local manufacturing expertise. VentureLabs and Manterra say that the partnership will make local manufacturing support more accessible and help improve the domestic supply chain.

    techcouver.com

  • The Government of British Columbia is providing $1.5M to Ducks Unlimited Canada to support dam and dike operations, including work at Inga Lake near Fort St. John. Around $500K is expected to support assessment, planning and engineering work at Inga Lake. The remaining funding supports dam and dike sites at other locations in the province.

    news.gov.bc.ca

  • The Government of British Columbia is working with the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen on repair work for the Kettle Valley Rail Trail between Princeton and the Coquihalla Highway. The project will involve decommissioning work on some of the most heavily damaged areas beginning in summer 2026. The work is expected to take about a year.

    news.gov.bc.ca

  • Tsawwassen First Nation (TFN) announced that it will be upgrading the TFN Daycare playground from July to September 2026.

    tsawwassenfirstnation.com

  • BC Ferries began construction to expand the Crofton Ferry Terminal, which will enable a second ship on the Crofton-Salt Spring ferry route. The new route is expected to be launched by 2027.

    campbellrivermirror.com

  • The Governments of Canada and British Columbia have partnered on the new 10-year Build Communities Strong Fund to provide $4.8B to lower development charges in priority communities, $1.8B to modernize health infrastructure and up to $50M to support coastal communities, including Terrace and Prince Rupert. B.C. is also receiving $284M to reduce construction barriers and $2.5B to build transit.

    www.pm.gc.ca

  • The Government of British Columbia has approved an amendment to the Red Chris Porphyry Copper-Gold Mine environmental assessment certificate that allows the mine to transition from open-pit mining to underground mining. The project is expected to create over 1,800 jobs.

    news.gov.bc.ca

  • Tsawwassen First Nation (TFN) has launched phase two of its Industrial Lands development on Salish Sea Way. TFN is looking for a long-term tenant through a public request for proposals process.

    tsawwassenfirstnation.com

  • The Government of British Columbia is accepting applications for the Provincial Fund for French-Language services. A total of $250K is available to support community organizations that deliver French-language services. Applications for the funding are open until July 10.

    news.gov.bc.ca

  • Plug-in, a new cyber café, has opened at 82 South Shore Road in Lake Cowichan.

    businessexaminer.ca

  • The Scruffy Paws Pet Salon is opening in June 2026 in Port Alberni.

    businessexaminer.ca

  • Mashti, a juice and ice cream bar, opened on Denman Street in Vancouver in mid June.

    vancouverisawesome.com

  • Wharf & Flame Smokehouse + Lounge opened in mid May on Bayview Street at the Steveston Village in Richmond.

    nomsmagazine.com

  • Sumu, a new restaurant, is opening on Burrard Street in Vancouver. The restaurant is still under construction but when completed will have space for 130 guests. An exact opening date has yet to be announced but is expected sometime in August.

    dailyhive.com

  • Nova, a new restaurant, has opened on Morrissey Road in Port Moody.

    dailyhive.com

  • Emeri, a matcha bar, opened on June 20 in the South Granville neighbourhood in Vancouver.

    nomsmagazine.com

  • A new expansion team in the Western International Junior Hockey League is launching in Oliver.

    timeschronicle.ca

  • The Qualicum School District has approved nearly a dozen job cuts in its 2026/27 budget as it looks to reduce spending by $1.5M due to a decline in enrolled students. The district expects a decline of about 100 students and is cutting four teachers, three education assistants, three learning support teachers and one school counsellor.

    cheknews.ca

  • Black Harbour, a service production company and film production house, has opened in Vancouver.

    dailyhive.com

  • The Racket House, a new retail hub, opened on June 20 in Kelowna.

    castanet.net

  • Paddle North Rentals, a new paddle board and kayak rental shop, has opened in Port Alice.

    businessexaminer.ca

  • The Government of British Columbia began construction on the Revelstoke Unit 6 project in Revelstoke. The project is expected to generate $60M in local spending and employ 180 construction workers at its peak n 2029. The unit is expected to be in service by December 2032.

    news.gov.bc.ca

  • Hudbay Minerals has announced the opening of the Copper Mountain Mine expansion in the Similkameen Valley. According to the company, the mine will support over 800 full-time jobs beyond 2040.

    vancouverisawesome.com

  • Osoyoos Indian Band has opened the Osoyoos Forestry Nursery in partnership with K&C Silviculture. The 10.5-hectare project is located at Tucelnuit Drive and will be funded through the Government of Canada’s 2 Billion Trees program. The project also includes on-site housing for employees and temporary foreign workers.

    castanet.net

  • The Government of British Columbia has opened applications for the First Nations Equity Financing Program. The program has a total cap of $1B and provides loan guarantees for First Nations for projects within their communities. The funding will help reduce barriers to access to capital in an effort to stimulate economic growth and create jobs.

    news.gov.bc.ca

  • Alfa Tea opened on Robson Street in Vancouver on June 13.

    nomsmagazine.com

  • Breka Bakery and Café opened a new location on George Junction Way in Surrey on June 18.

    nomsmagazine.com

  • The Government of British Columbia will provide $554K to the Nelson Civic Theatre Society through the Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program to upgrade Nelson’s Civic Theatre. The funds will go towards a new 70-seat space and creating more opportunities for local businesses.

    news.gov.bc.ca

  • The River and Willows Early Learning and Child Care Centre is opening this summer at Bridgeview Community Centre in Surrey. The centre will have 48 new childcare spaces. The project received over $2.3M in joint funding from the Governments of Canada and British Columbia through the ChildCareBC New Spaces Fund and $900K from the Union of British Columbia Municipalities.

    surrey.ca

  • The Feedway, a pet and livestock feed store, is opening on Sixth Avenue in Castlegar.

    castanet.net

  • Langley Township Council has voted to spend over $3M on upgrades to 80 Avenue in the Willoughby neighbourhood. The project will widen the road, add a multi-use path and install street lighting. The work is expected to be complete by the end of summer 2026.

    langleyadvancetimes.com

  • The Government of Canada has provided $1.2M through its Build Communities Strong Fund to Saanich to support the Brett Sewer Lift Station and Forcemain upgrade project. The project aims to increase the sewer systems capacity and efficiency to support a future housing development. The District of Saanich is also providing over $1.9M to the project.

    canada.ca

  • The City of Duncan began construction on the new Duncan Manor on May 11. The building will have 130-units and will replace the current Duncan Manor. The project was primarily funded by BC Housing and was expected to cost $38M in 2023. The project is expected to be completed in 2028.

    nanaimobulletin.com

  • The City of Duncan has approved a $132K renovation project for the Duncan firehall. The renovation would add a fitness facility, improve office areas and add classroom spaces. The work is expected to complete later this year.

    cowichanvalleycitizen.com

  • Broli Kitchen closed its Richmond location in the Blundell Centre on May 29.

    nomsmagazine.com

  • The City of Maple Ridge has introduced a new Planning for Longevity approach aimed at supporting aging residents as part of the city’s Housing Action Plan. The approach aims to address priorities related to pedestrian accessibility, housing options, creating public spaces, fostering social connections and supporting community organizations.

    mapleridge.ca

  • The Government of Canada provided the District of Tofino with $25K through the New Horizons for Seniors Program to support the SMILE Program. The SMILE Program provides meals for seniors to improve social connections and community well-being.

    tofino.ca

  • The Central Nanaimo Urgent & Primary Care Centre will expand its operations to seven days a week and hire two full-time equivalent family physicians by the end of December 2026. The centre will also hire two peer support workers to provide additional care.

    nanaimonewsnow.com

  • The Government of British Columbia has launched the Look West Workforce Readiness Initiative to improve trades-training opportunities as part of its $240M funding initiative for the skilled trades. The initiative will add 5K new training seats and increase apprenticeship seat funding, while additionally providing $40M to training projects. Applications close September 15.

    news.gov.bc.ca

  • The BC Centre for Disease Control, Vancouver Coastal Health and the University of British Columbia have partnered with local First Nations and municipalities to study mosquitos on the North Shore. This study builds on a previous pilot project and aims to publish results in 2027. The project was funded by the UBC Faculty of Medicine and the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation.

    bccdc.ca

  • BCE Inc. has announced that it is cutting 690 jobs at Bell Canada as part of organizational changes that began in 2025. Of the jobs cut, 230 were unionized roles which were offered voluntary separation packages. The company is aiming to save $1.5B in costs by 2028.

    timescolonist.com

  • Oakwyn Realty has opened two new offices in Vernon and Kamloops.

    castanet.net

  • Fresh St. Market announced that will open an over 26,000 sq. ft. grocery chain location at CF Richmond Centre in summer 2027. Peak Donuts has partnered with Fresh St. to operate at the location.

    dailyhive.com

  • Fabricland closed its New Westminster location on June 20. The company says the closure came after the lease was not renewed by the building owner. Impacted staff will have the option to transfer to a nearby Fabricland location.

    dailyhive.com

  • Railtown Housing Society recently began construction on the new 55-unit Railtown Flats project on Baker Street in Nelson. The over $31.5M project is aimed at addressing the shortage of workforce housing in the city. Construction is expected to complete by fall 2027.

    nelsonstar.com

  • The City of Vancouver has announced that it will begin construction of the next phase of the Granville Bridge when the current structural rehabilitation work on the south approach ramps is completed. The next phase of work will include steel rehabilitation on the underside of the bridge, expected to be completed by early 2027.

    vancouver.ca

  • The Government of British Columbia has launched Powering Growth, Fueling Opportunity, a new plan to optimize the use of BC Hydro infrastructure and expand its power generation capabilities. Power demand is expected to grow by 20% by 2030 and 50% by 2050.

    news.gov.bc.ca
• Week of 2026-06-15 to 2026-06-19

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

    news.gov.bc.ca
• Week of 2026-06-22 to 2026-06-26

  • VantageOne Credit Union is providing $30K split among five groups through its Good Neighbour Community Support Program. The funds support homelessness prevention, Indigenous outreach services and community resources.

    vernonmorningstar.com

  • Robba da Matti, an Italian restaurant, has closed on Mainland Street in Vancouver.

    nomsmagazine.com

  • Amadeus, a 98-unit rental building, has completed construction on Tranquille Road in Kamloops. Residents are expected to begin moving in to the building by the end of August.

    castanet.net

  • The Canadian Mental Health Association Cariboo Chilcotin is launching the Pathways to Purposeful Employment in partnership with United Way BC. The new work experience placement program will receive funding from the Governments of Canada and British Columbia to assist people with employment barriers in developing skills.

    mycariboonow.com

  • Hazukido Cafe Plus closed its location at the Aberdeen Centre in Richmond on June 14.

    nomsmagazine.com

  • The new Western Nations gas bar has opened on the Tl’esqox First Nation near Wiliams Lake. The new location will provide training and employment opportunities for members.

    wltribune.com

  • Deni’s Dynamite Deals, a Nanaimo thrift store, is closing on July 30 when the owner retires.

    cheknews.ca

  • The first phase of construction of a new park at the $1.2B Beachlands development has completed in the Royal Bay neighbourhood in Colwood. The project is expected to create 10,500 jobs over the next 15 years.

    cheknews.ca

  • Engel & Völkers, a real estate company, has opened a new location in Langley to provide services in Langley Township, Langley City, Walnut Grove, Willoughby, Murrayville, Aldergrove, Cloverdale and the broader Fraser Valley.

    newsfilecorp.com
• Week of 2026-06-15 to 2026-06-19

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

    castanet.net

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

    nomsmagazine.com

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

    castanet.net

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

    www.biv.com

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

    freshetnews.ca

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

    dailyhive.com

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

    cowichanvalleycitizen.com

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

    merrittherald.com

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

    news.gov.bc.ca

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

    langleyadvancetimes.com

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

    dailyhive.com

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

    vancouverisawesome.com

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

    energeticcity.ca

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

    castanet.net

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

    www.biv.com

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

    victoriabuzz.com

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

    www.pm.gc.ca

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

    castanet.net

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

    kelownadailycourier.ca

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

    mapleridge.ca

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

    cowichanvalleycitizen.com

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

    bccassn.com

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

    statcan.gc.ca

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

    news.gov.bc.ca

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

    wltribune.com

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

    cbc.ca

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

    trailtimes.ca

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

    freshetnews.ca

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

    trailtimes.ca

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

    dailyhive.com

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

    nomsmagazine.com

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

    businessexaminer.ca

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

    cheknews.ca

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

    ominecaexpress.com

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

    energeticcity.ca

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

    cheknews.ca

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

    ourtrust.org

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

    news.gov.bc.ca

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

    vancouver.ca

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

    canada.ca

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

    energeticcity.ca

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

    castanet.net

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

    vancouver.ca

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

    news.gov.bc.ca

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

    cheknews.ca

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

    woodbusiness.ca

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

    castanet.net

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

    globalnews.ca

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

    nomsmagazine.com

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

    nomsmagazine.com

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

    dailyhive.com

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

    trailtimes.ca

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

    castanet.net

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

    vernonmorningstar.com

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

    cheknews.ca

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

    newwestcity.ca

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

    dailyhive.com

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

    timescolonist.com

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

    energeticcity.ca

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

    news.gov.bc.ca

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

    news.gov.bc.ca

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

    news.gov.bc.ca

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

    westkelownacity.ca

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

    castanet.net

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

    dailyhive.com

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

    cowichanvalleycitizen.com

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

    vicnews.com

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

    castanet.net
• Week of 2026-06-08 to 2026-06-12

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

    ctvnews.ca
• Week of 2026-06-15 to 2026-06-19

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

    interior-news.com

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

    nanaimobulletin.com

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

    kelownanow.com

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

    nomsmagazine.com

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

    dailyhive.com

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

    nomsmagazine.com

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

    nelsonstar.com

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

    news.gov.bc.ca

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

    vicnews.com

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

    dailyhive.com

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

    quesnelobserver.com

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

    wltribune.com

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

    vernonmorningstar.com

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

    news.gov.bc.ca

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

    wltribune.com

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

    castanet.net

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

    news.gov.bc.ca
• Week of 2026-06-08 to 2026-06-12

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

    news.gov.bc.ca

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

    techcouver.com

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

    timescolonist.com

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

    castanet.net

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

    castanet.net

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

    nomsmagazine.com

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

    vancouverisawesome.com
• Week of 2026-06-15 to 2026-06-19

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

    castanet.net

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

    nomsmagazine.com

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

    wltribune.com

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

    thenorthernview.com
• Week of 2026-06-08 to 2026-06-12

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

    nomsmagazine.com

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

    nomsmagazine.com

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

    timescolonist.com

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

    vicnews.com
• Week of 2026-06-15 to 2026-06-19

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

    citynews.ca

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

    dailyhive.com

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

    energeticcity.ca

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

    castanet.net

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

    castanet.net

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

    castanet.net

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

    castanet.net

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

    energeticcity.ca

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

    dailyhive.com

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

    mynechakovalleynow.com

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

    castanet.net
• Week of 2026-06-08 to 2026-06-12

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

    pltcanada.org

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

    news.gov.bc.ca

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

    langleyadvancetimes.com

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

    victoriabuzz.com

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

    cheknews.ca

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

    news.gov.bc.ca

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

    news.gov.bc.ca
• Week of 2026-06-15 to 2026-06-19

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

    cbc.ca

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

    timescolonist.com
• Week of 2026-06-08 to 2026-06-12

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

    canada.ca

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

    news.gov.bc.ca

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

    news.gov.bc.ca

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

    dailyhive.com

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

    nomsmagazine.com

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

    langleyadvancetimes.com

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

    dailyhive.com

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

    news.gov.bc.ca

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

    nanaimobulletin.com

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

    news.gov.bc.ca

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

    canada.ca

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

    news.gov.bc.ca

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

    dailyhive.com

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

    vancouverisawesome.com
• Week of 2026-06-15 to 2026-06-19

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

    castanet.net

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

    grandforksgazette.ca

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

    cityofenderby.com
• Week of 2026-06-08 to 2026-06-12

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

    canada.ca

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

    mybulkleylakesnow.com

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

    nomsmagazine.com

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

    freshetnews.ca

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

    news.gov.bc.ca

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

    nomsmagazine.com

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

    vancouverisawesome.com

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

    dailyhive.com

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

    nomsmagazine.com

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

    cheknews.ca

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

    businessexaminer.ca

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

    businessexaminer.ca

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

    news.gov.bc.ca

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

    timescolonist.com

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

    news.gov.bc.ca

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

    news.gov.bc.ca

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

    news.gov.bc.ca
• Week of 2026-06-15 to 2026-06-19

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

    dailyhive.com
• Week of 2026-06-08 to 2026-06-12

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

    trailtimes.ca

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

    castanet.net

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

    kelownanow.com

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

    squamish.ca

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

    nomsmagazine.com

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

    nomsmagazine.com

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

    dailyhive.com

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

    timescolonist.com
• Week of 2026-06-01 to 2026-06-05

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

    news.gov.bc.ca
• Week of 2026-06-15 to 2026-06-19

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

    nkdf.org

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

    mynechakovalleynow.com

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

    vernonmorningstar.com

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

    mycariboonow.com

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

    kelowna.ca

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

    castanet.net
• Week of 2026-06-08 to 2026-06-12

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

    bctransit.com

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

    nomsmagazine.com

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

    dailyhive.com

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

    dailyhive.com

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

    news.gov.bc.ca

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

    cheknews.ca

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

    saanich.ca

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

    nanaimonewsnow.com

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

    energeticcity.ca

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

    news.gov.bc.ca
• Week of 2026-06-01 to 2026-06-05

  • AFURI, a Japanese ramen chain, has announced that it will be closing its Main Street location in Vancouver and its Richmond shop on June 28.

    nomsmagazine.com

  • A $2.4M road construction project has finished in Kelowna on Rutland and Springfield Roads. The project added a roundabout, improved lighting and bike lanes to increase driver safety.

    castanet.net

  • Mountain Equipment Company has announced plans to open its first Gear Swap store in Kelowna on June 21. The shop will support resale and repair of outdoor recreation equipment and will be integrated with the brands existing retail operation in the city.

    kelownanow.com

  • Pho 19, a Vietnamese restaurant, has opened on No. 3 Road in Richmond.

    nomsmagazine.com

  • Bono Café on North Road in Coquitlam announced it would close on May 31.

    nomsmagazine.com

  • Pho 37, a Vietnamese restaurant, opened on June 1 on Lougheed Highway in Port Coquitlam.

    nomsmagazine.com

  • The Jim Pattison Acute Care Tower at the Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster opened to patients on May 31, 2026. The tower has 388 patient beds and will provide essential care to patients from around the province.

    citynews.ca

  • The Government of British Columbia’s Civil Forfeiture Grant program is providing nearly $250K to four Kootenay – Boundary programs to support projects that promote crime prevention, Indigenous healing, restorative justice and solutions to gender-based violence. Projects are based in several communities, including Trail and Kaslo.

    castanet.net

  • The Village of Warfield has begun construction of a watermain replacement project on lower Burns Avenue and Shelley Street. The project is expected to take until mid August and cost about $175K.

    trailtimes.ca

  • Bloom Bakery and Café is opening a shop in Downtown Vancouver on June 10.

    vancouverisawesome.com

  • The Ministry of Environment and Parks has announced that the $7.2M Tribune Bay campground redevelopment on Hornby Island is nearing completion. The campground is expected to fully open on June 10 with 66 gravel sites, 24 electrified sites and improved beach access. A second phase of the redevelopment is expected to start in 2027 and will include an additional 45 sites.

    dailyhive.com

  • The City of Victoria is installing 100 new bus shelters by the end of 2026, including 88 replacements and 12 new installations. Funding for the project comes from BC Transit and Astral Media Outdoor. Thirty of the new shelters will include digital advertising, providing a source of revenue for the city.

    cheknews.ca

  • The $1.1M new Sooke Skate Park has opened, replacing an outdated facility.

    timescolonist.com

  • The Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue has launched a recruitment drive for firefighters in the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary, including Trail, Rossland, Warfield, Montrose, Fruitvale and Genelle. Recruitment remains a priority as demand continues to grow across the region.

    castanet.net

  • The Government of British Columbia has announced that The Residences on 5th, a new 73-unit seniors’ housing development in Peachland, opened for residents in late March 2026. The project received about $11.6M from the province through a Community Housing Fund grant.

    news.gov.bc.ca

  • Pre-construction activity has begun on a new three-court indoor recreation facility at UBC Okanagan. The new facility will expand access to recreation for students and is the result of a partnership with the Student Union and the City of Kelowna. Full construction is expected to begin in March 2027 and complete by summer 2028. The project will have a total cost of around $28M.

    kelowna.ca

  • The Government of British Columbia has announced that 145 new student seats opened at Lynn Valley Elementary school in May 2026. The new addition added six classrooms to help meet the community’s enrolment needs. The expansion received funding as part of over $51M for minor capital programs in the North Vancouver School District in the 2025-2026 school year.

    news.gov.bc.ca

  • Pasta La Mano, a pasta dine-in and delivery restaurant, has opened at the Lonsdale Quay Market in North Vancouver.

    dailyhive.com

  • RBC is expanding its Vancouver Banking and Innovation Hub, expected to have 250 more employees by the end of 2026. The expanded hub will increase the bank’s AI capabilities and help connect Canadian businesses to international markets.

    techcouver.com

  • 7-Eleven has closed its Homer Street location in Vancouver’s Yaletown neighbourhood. This closure follows reports of more closures across North America, including two others in Vancouver.

    dailyhive.com

  • Hé Made Dessert, a Cantonese dessert shop, opened on No. 3 Road in Richmond on June 2.

    vancouverisawesome.com

  • The Broadway Subway Project in Metro Vancouver has proceeded to the dynamic testing phase, with a public opening expected for fall 2027. The project will extend the Millennium Line west from VCC-Clark Station to Arbutus Street. The project has received significant funding from the Governments of Canada and British Columbia, and the City of Vancouver.

    news.gov.bc.ca

  • The Government of British Columbia has announced that the new Quw'utsun Valley Hospital is nearing completion and is expected to open to patients in mid-2027. Construction work is set to finish by the end of 2026 and will be followed by equipment installation and staffing. The new hospital will have 204 beds and will be triple the size of the current hospital.

    news.gov.bc.ca

  • The Government of British Columbia has announced the opening of Caledonia in Victoria, a 158-unit rental development. Construction is underway on two additional developments in Saanich and Central Saanich for a combined additional 320 homes. These homes are funded through the Community Housing Fund and will be operated by the Capital Region Housing Corporation.

    news.gov.bc.ca

  • The Victoria City Council has approved 133-unit development in the downtown core that would require the demolition of several businesses and residential units. The project would also include accommodations for commercial retailers and restaurants on the ground floor. The council also approved a rezoning application for the Christ Church Cathedral and began a report on improving renter protections.

    victoriabuzz.com

  • The Government of British Columbia has launched a three-year trial program that would allow licensed establishments to buy alcohol directly from BCLIQUOR and private liquor stores, increasing product options and helping businesses restock during periods of high demand, like the upcoming FIFA World Cup. Alcohol will still be sold at the Liquor Distribution Board’s wholesale purchase price.

    news.gov.bc.ca

  • The Government of Canada has announced, in partnership with the Government of British Columbia, it will provide up to $236M in federal and provincial funding for eight high-speed Internet projects in rural and remote communities across British Columbia. The Government of Canada will also provide $7.8M to six additional projects through the Universal Broadband Fund.

    canada.ca

  • According to StatsCan, Canada has entered what some consider a technical recession in the first quarter due to an economic growth stall.

    cbc.ca

  • The Government of Canada has announced it will be providing $47.8M to Parks Canada to support the National Fire Management Program to reduce wildfire risks and increase wildfire preparation across the country.

    canada.ca

  • The Government of British Columbia is providing over $8M to support remote and rural airports through the B.C. Air Access Program, including nearly $600K to Chetwynd and Dawson Creek. Dawson Creek will receive over $293K to purchase an aircraft de-icing vehicle while Chetwynd will received over $303K to upgrade the airfield lighting at the Chetwynd Airport.

    energeticcity.ca

  • The Fort St. John City Council has approved the purchase of an over $254K HVAC system for the North Peace Arena. The existing system faced significant maintenance requirements.

    energeticcity.ca

  • The Iskut Band began construction of a 3.6K sq. ft. child and family services building in the community on June 1. When completed, the facility will provide healing, youth support and culturally appropriate care. The project is being funded by the CHRT 41 Program, which supports the development of facilities for children, youth and families.

    burnslakelakesdistrictnews.com

  • Pacific Coastal Airlines has decided to suspend service between Quesnel and Vancouver due in part to rising fuel costs and a lack of demand.

    mycariboonow.com

  • A new maternity clinic opened on May 19 in Prince George. The centre was funded by the B.C. Ministry of Health and the Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District. The clinic received part of $6.4M from the Government of British Columbia to support Prince George’s primary care network.

    ominecaexpress.com

  • Fruitvale and Slocan Valley Co-Op members have voted in favour of combining the two organizations into the Valley Co-Op Marketplace. The new organization will launch on November 1, 2026 and will operate the previous organizations’ combined five gas bar and convenience store locations and one cardlock site. The merger is intended to strengthen operations and improve services.

    trailtimes.ca

  • Rossland council has approved a development permit for a Nordic Spa on Old Red Mountain Road.

    trailtimes.ca

  • The Government of British Columbia has announced the opening of The Confluence, an 80-unit rental building in Kamloops. Construction is also underway on Tranquille Road of another 85 homes for people with middle incomes in the city. The Confluence is opening to residents in June 2026, while the Tranquille Road project is expected to complete in late 2027.

    news.gov.bc.ca

  • The Oakridge Park mall in Vancouver hosted a soft launch on May 28, with a full opening scheduled for 2029. The mall is expected to have a selection of luxury brands. The mall includes 650K sq. ft. of retail space, nearly 1.4K residential units and 720K sq. ft. of office space. The development will reportedly cost a total of $6.5B to build.

    citynews.ca

  • Chop Steakhouse & Bar has opened on 24 Avenue in South Surrey.

    langleyadvancetimes.com

  • De Dutch, a breakfast chain, has announced that it closed its Port Coquitlam location on April 30.

    dailyhive.com

  • Ultramarinos Pepe, a Spanish grocer and sandwich shop, has opened on West 16th Avenue in Vancouver.

    dailyhive.com

  • Langara College has announced that it is closing its Theatre Arts Program at Studio 58 following changes to international student intake.

    dailyhive.com

  • The Government of British Columbia has announced upgrades have been completed at Rolley Lake and Golden Ears parks. Rolley Lake has received a campground expansion, including 32 new sites and additional parking stalls. Golden Ears also received a parking upgrade and a new multi-use trail. The two projects cost a total of $800K.

    news.gov.bc.ca

  • The City of New Westminster has received $97K in grant funding to support FIFA World Cup activities. The funds come from the Government of British Columbia, Heritage Canada and sponsors and will support viewing events, a neighbourhood party and promoting soccer.

    freshetnews.ca

  • The fire departments of Victoria, Saanich, Oak Bay and Esquimalt have launched a joint recruiting drive to fill around 15 positions this year. Through the joint drive, applicants will be able to apply to any of the departments and hiring managers will share resources to manage the workload more efficiently. The process is expected to take until at least October.

    timescolonist.com

  • IGV Housing has partnered with the Synergy Foundation, North Island College and WorkBC to expand its business with funding from the Government of Canada through the Green Building Foundations & Manufacturing program. IGV Housing is looking to hire up to 31 new workers for its modular home construction by the end of 2026.

    nanaimonewsnow.com

  • The Comox Valley Aquatic Centre has closed this summer to undergo $3.6M in upgrades and maintenance. Following work that will replace outdated equipment and improve the facility, it is expected to reopen on September 7. Upgrade work includes a boiler replacement, new ducting, roof replacement work, interior painting and landscaping work.

    cheknews.ca

  • The Government of British Columbia has announced over $8M in grants through the Civil Forfeiture Grant program. This program uses the proceeds of crime to fund local crime prevention and community safety projects. Supported projects include violence prevention, supporting child and youth advocacy centres, Indigenous healing and restorative justice.

    news.gov.bc.ca

  • Pacific Coastal Airlines is adding a second daily flight between Kelowna and Comox to boost its service during the peak summer travel period and provide travellers with added schedule flexibility. The expanded service will operate from July 1 to September 5.

    castanet.net

  • The construction site of Penticton’s long term care home has been destroyed by fire. An evacuation order is in place for 12 homes in the area. An investigation into the cause is ongoing.

    cbc.ca

  • Hudson Hope is currently recruiting for a 2nd physician to serve the community. The shortage has caused over 1200 hours of patient diversions to the emergency room last year.

    cbc.ca

  • Fort St. John City Council has approved over $800K for playground equipment at Surerus Park. The project will be undertaken by Van der Pauw Landscaping Ltd., a Maple Ridge-based company. Construction is expected to begin in June and finish in September 2026.

    energeticcity.ca

  • Progressive Ventures Construction Ltd. has begun construction of the Seal Cove Affordable Housing development on behalf of BC Housing. This four-phase project will provide the community with approximately 300 new housing units.

    businessexaminer.ca

  • School District 28 in Quesnel has announced that Whole Child Early Learning Centre will operate The Neighbourhood Nest, a new 61-space daycare program at Carson Elementary school, in fall 2026.

    quesnelobserver.com

  • Waters Development Management, Kindred Construction Ltd., and STARK Architecture + Interiors have received approval for the 166-unit Downie Street rental project in Revelstoke. The project will include integrated childcare in collaboration with the Revelstoke Community Housing Society and BC Housing.

    businessexaminer.ca

  • Dimsum Caddy, an indoor golf simulator and bar, is opening on St. Edwards Drive in Richmond in June 2026.

    nomsmagazine.com

  • Nana’s Green Tea, a Japanese matcha shop, is opening a location on Hornby Street in Vancouver. An exact opening date has yet to be announced.

    dailyhive.com

  • Aiyaohno Cafe is opening a second location on Abbott Street in Vancouver's Gastown neighbourhood.

    businessexaminer.ca

  • Advanced Cyclotron Systems Inc., a Canadian-owned cyclotron manufacturer, has begun construction on a new 48K sq. ft. facility in Surrey, in collaboration with Orion Construction.

    businessexaminer.ca

  • EggSolutions -Vanderpols Inc, an egg processor, began construction of their new facility expansion in Abbotsford. The project has received $5M in repayable funding from PacifiCan and is expected to be completed in October 2027.

    businessexaminer.ca

  • A new Firehouse Subs location is now open on 6th Street in New Westminster.

    businessexaminer.ca

  • BC Hydro is launching a major upgrade of its Mount Pleasant Substation to increase its capacity to serve up to 50K more customers. The upgrade will support the growing electricity needs of Vancouver driven by new housing, businesses and increased electrification across the Broadway corridor and surrounding neighbourhoods.

    businessexaminer.ca

  • The City of Abbotsford, in partnership with the Governments of Canada and British Columbia, have announced the completion of the Heat Recovery and Optimization project at the Abbotsford Recreation Centre. The project provided energy-efficiency upgrades and reduced emissions. The project received $4.45M from the Government of Canada and $4.2M from the Government of British Columbia.

    businessexaminer.ca

  • Vancouver Coastal Health has announced it will no longer proceed with an overdose prevention site at 900 Helmcken Street following concerns from community members about the location.

    dailyhive.com

  • The City of Coquitlam has approved the Brookmere Park Off-Leash Dog Park in the Burquitlam-Lougheed neighbourhood. The 0.6 acre park is expected to begin construction in summer and complete in fall 2026.

    coquitlam.ca

  • Läderach, a Swiss chocolatier, is opening inside CF Pacific Centre in Vancouver. The business is expected to open in Fall 2026.

    nomsmagazine.com

  • Saanich has provided a $227.5K grant to Habitat for Humanity Victoria to partially fund a 13-unit affordable home project on Feltham Road. The council approved the funds after consideration following the Government of British Columbia reducing its Community Housing Fund.

    timescolonist.com

  • As part of the Government of British Columbia’s Air Access Program, two Gulf Island airports are receiving upgrades. The Ganges Outer Harbour on Salt Spring Island is receiving over $813K to expand its float plane facility, while the Alert Bay Airport is receiving nearly $98K for lighting upgrades and crack sealing.

    cheknews.ca

  • The City of Nanaimo Council has approved $10.5M for major upgrades to the city’s public works yard. The project is expected to borrow $76.7M in total. The project will include the construction of a fleet maintenance building, a crew and administration building and the relocation of existing operational facilities.

    nanaimobulletin.com

  • The British Columbia Legislative Assembly has passed a motion to allow small, independent movie theatres to serve alcohol at mixed-age showings. Movie theatres were already able to sell alcohol at adult-only showings, but this change should allow smaller theaters with few adult-only showings to benefit.

    castanet.net

  • The Government of British Columbia has announced it will be providing eighteen communities with a total of over $8M from the B.C. Air Access Program. The funds will support airport upgrades to allow better access for emergency-response services and to speed up the of transiting goods throughout the province. Facilities that server fewer than 1M passengers per year are eligible.

    news.gov.bc.ca

  • The Government of Canada announced an agreement between Ksi Lisims Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) and Securing Energy for Europe (SEFE) of Germany. In the agreement SEFE will purchase one million tonnes per annum of LNG for up to 20 years, with deliveries expected to begin by the early 2030s.

    cbc.ca

  • Conair, in partnership with the BC Aviation Council, has launched seven new Aircraft Maintenance Engineer scholarships to support students pursuing careers in aviation maintenance in British Columbia. Students entering Transport Canada-approved maintenance programs will be eligible.

    conair.ca

  • British Columbia’s Legislative Assembly has passed a bill requiring commercial trucks to have dash cameras to ensure there will be sufficient evidence in the event of a crash. The bill is expected to come into force six months after receiving royal assent.

    globalnews.ca
• Week of 2026-05-25 to 2026-05-29

  • Tim Hortons launched its campaign to hire 10K local people across Canada to help reduce youth unemployment on May 25. The company has further plans to renovate 400 locations and open 80 new restaurants across Canada.

    retail-insider.com
• Week of 2026-06-01 to 2026-06-05

  • The City of Powell River has announced that the Powell River Community Forest has funded 12 grants worth a total of nearly $305K for local community organizations.

    prpeak.com
• Week of 2026-05-25 to 2026-05-29

  • The Government of British Columbia has announced $19.2M in funding through the Affordable Housing Fund to build 248 Indigenous-focused homes and shelter spaces in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. The Ho’-kee-melh Kloshe Lum project will include 56 market-rate rental homes managed by a third party.

    news.gov.bc.ca

  • 7-Eleven is permanently closing its Ambleside convenience store location on May 26.

    dailyhive.com

  • Burgoo, a Vancouver restaurant, is set to permanently close its Burrard Street location in downtown Vancouver in May.

    dailyhive.com

  • The Terrace bowling alley has been destroyed by fire. An investigation into the cause is ongoing.

    cbc.ca

  • The Government of Canada, the City of Vancouver and TransLink announced a joint investment of over $200M for seismic upgrades to the Cambie Street Bridge. The upgrade and rehabilitation work will be delivered over multiple phases and when completed will reduce potential earthquake damage and repair costs.

    canada.ca

  • The Government of British Columbia has announced nearly $1.5M in funding to support outdoor recreation through its Look West: B.C.’s Outdoor Recreation Strategy. The funding will go to three outdoor recreation projects to create economic diversification, skilled jobs and a new bridge to access the Renshaw snowmobile area.

    news.gov.bc.ca
• Week of 2026-06-01 to 2026-06-05

  • Cascadia Seaweed opened an advanced seaweed processing facility in Port Edward on May 14. The facility processes seaweed biomass to make alternatives to conventional agricultural inputs. The facility is expected to begin full operations in summer 2026.

    worldbiomarketinsights.com
• Week of 2026-05-25 to 2026-05-29

  • IREN, an Australia-based tech company, has announced that two of its data centres in Mackenzie and Prince George will undergo construction to transition from bitcoin mining to AI data centres. The company has also expanded its Community Grants Program to $200K per site.

    princegeorgecitizen.com

  • Blowers and Grafton restaurant is set to open its first BC location in Nanaimo this summer. The restaurant will offer various items including mini lobster rolls, handcrafted cocktails and Coast Salish-style cooking.

    dailyhive.com

  • Beauty retailer Sephora is set to open 2 new Vancouver locations in May and June. The new stores will be located at the Oakridge Park mall and in the Kitsilano neighbourhood respectively.

    dailyhive.com

  • The British Columbia Energy Regulator’s Fort St. John facility on Airport Road will be unable to ship or receive core samples starting June 1 due to a warehouse expansion. Core is used primarily by the oil and gas industry to analyze various properties of rocks including geological age, porosity and permeability. It is unclear when service will resume.

    energeticcity.ca

  • Telus is investing over $15B over the next five years to expand its network infrastructure, AI leadership and operations across British Columbia. The investment advances technology and AI independence in the province while supporting environmental sustainability and improving connections between communities.

    telus.com

  • NorthX Climate Tech has provided $2.2M to BC-based AI and drone companies to develop wildfire prevention tools. Kamloops-based Hummingbird Drones is using aerial data to improve wildfire crew responses. In Kelowna, CRWN.ai using AI to detect wildfire risks from powerlines. In July, Skyward Wildfire Technologies will begin testing AI prediction to help reduce wildfires caused by lightning.

    castanetkamloops.net
• Week of 2026-05-11 to 2026-05-15

  • Work is underway on the redevelopment of Anchor Park in Kelowna. The $475,000 project will create a new plaza and public space. Construction on the plaza is expected to be completed by end of summer.

    castanet.net

  • Windfall Cider is closing its North Vancouver tasting room. It is unclear if the production facility will remain in operation.

    nsnews.com

  • The City of Delta is spending up to $750,000 for bus stop upgrades across the city. The city plans to build 15 new bus shelters, install 20 benches and improve accessibility at five stop locations.

    delta-optimist.com

  • Construction has started on phase two of the Stewart Road West Improvement Project in Kelowna. The $4.5M project will feature new lights, utility relocation, road realignment and new bike lanes. Work is expected to be completed by fall 2026.

    castanet.net

  • The Delta School District has received $200,000 in funding from the Government of B.C. for the replacement of the playground at Sunshine Hills Elementary.

    delta-optimist.com

  • Chez Christophe Chocolaterie Patisserie has opened in West Vancouver.

    nsnews.com

  • The Village of Chase is spending up to $66,000 to construct a new washroom in Fountain Park. Funding is provided as part of Growing Communities Fund. Exact construction dates for the washroom have not been provided.

    castanet.net

  • Fraser Health is providing $110,000 in grant funding to six communities to improve road safety in the region. Improvements include installing enhanced crosswalks and pedestrian safety improvements as well as undertaking feasibiltiy studies.

    fraserhealth.ca