Labour Market News

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• Week of 2026-07-24 to 2026-07-30

  • The NL government recently annouced $9M in Municipal Capital Works Funding. The province's transportation Minister further stated that more funding is expected to be announced soon.

    vocm.com

  • NL government trades workers are raising concerns that recruitment and retention bonuses provided to select positions, such as heavy equipment mechanics and snowplow operators, are creating pay disparities with other skilled trades. Workers and their union say the policy is contributing to workplace tensions and may affect retention, while the government maintains the bonuses address shortages in high-demand roles.

    cbc.ca
• Week of 2026-07-17 to 2026-07-23

  • Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NLHS) states that it is struggling to keep the Urgent Care Clinic on Stavanger Drive open 12 hours a day. As a result, NLHS has had to revert to a virtual-doctors-only service on several occasions. Additionally, it has yet to open its long-awaited urgent care clinic in Mount Pearl, due to a lack of staff.

    vocm.com

  • The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has increased the hourly wage for self-managed home care workers from $17.05 to $19.05, effective July 1. Workers in the sector say the increase does not close the gap with agency-employed caregivers and does not address issues such as paid sick leave, workers’ compensation coverage and other benefits.

    cbc.ca

  • The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is investing approximately $31M to build 344 new affordable rental units at 33 sites across the province. The units, to be delivered through the provincial housing agency, are expected to be completed within 18 to 30 months.

    vocm.com
• Week of 2026-07-10 to 2026-07-16

  • The City of St. John’s has awarded a contract for the construction of a new $19.4‑million fire station in Goulds. The facility will support 24/7 career firefighter service, improve emergency response capacity and create construction-related employment through 2028.

    .ntv.ca

  • Federal, provincial and municipal governments are investing more than $32.3 million in 17 water and wastewater infrastructure projects across central and eastern Newfoundland to improve municipal services, support housing development and strengthen community capacity.

    canada.ca
• Week of 2026-07-03 to 2026-07-09

  • Self-managed home care workers in NL received a $2/hr wage increase on July 1st, moving the hourly rate to $19.05. The increase was previously announced in the provincial budget.

    vocm.com

  • The federal government is increasing the total allowable catch in two fishing zones off NL. The Atlantic mackerel stock has grown by over 50% but is still in the critical zone. The 2026 TAC goes up to 1,500 tonnes, including 20 tonnes as live bait for the bluefin tuna fishery.

    vocm.com

  • Five wildfires were still active around Labrador west as of July 4th, with additional firefighters arriving from NS to help the local NL crew. An evacuation order remains in place for the Walsh River area, with evacuation alerts for several others.

    cbc.ca
• Week of 2026-06-26 to 2026-07-02

  • Saint John-based Cooke Inc. has struck a $225M deal to acquire the salmon farming assets of Mowi Canada East, which involves operations in N.B., P.E.I. and N.L. Cooke Inc. says the deal represents an exciting growth opportunity and will add 250 employees to its staff.

    ctvnews.ca

  • A labour disruption has been avoided at Marine Atlantic after the union and the employer were able to reach an agreement on key outstanding issues. A collective agreement, has yet to be reached but talks will resume the week of July 27th.

    vocm.com

  • Evacuation orders have been issued for Walsh River, Tamarack Golf Course, Duley Lake and Throne Lake near Labrador City due to an active wildfire about 8km from town, prompting a state of emergency. The province is managing 17 active wildfires, mostly in Labrador, with additional resources deployed from NL and NB.

    cbc.ca

  • A proposed iron ore development near the Quebec–Labrador border could become one of Canada’s largest mining projects, with up to 9,600 jobs during construction and about 4,000 ongoing positions, mostly in NL. The project could generate roughly $300M annually in provincial tax revenue and $1B in GDP.

    cbc.ca
• Week of 2026-06-19 to 2026-06-25

  • The NL Liquor Corporation has issued a call for applications for new licensed cannabis retailers. The plan is to expand into rural and underserved communities, with applications being open to 15 areas around the province.

    vocm.com

  • The NL government is providing $665,000 through its Operating Grant Program to open a new childcare centre in Corner Brook. The centre will be located in the Marina Redmond Centre on MUN’s Grenfell Campus, providing $10-a-day daycare for up to 30 kids.

    vocm.com

  • Air Canada’s summer service between Gander and Toronto has been extended from October to December. Additionally, starting in 2027 the seasonal route will begin on March 1st, three months earlier than in previous years. The flight runs four days a week.

    vocm.com

  • The NL government has added a second vessel to bolster freight delivery on Labrador’s north coast. The Astron, a contracted swing vessel, has been added to address large volumes of freight that need to be moved.

    vocm.com
• Week of 2026-06-12 to 2026-06-18

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

    vocm.com

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

    vocm.com

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

    vocm.com

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

    vocm.com
• Week of 2026-06-05 to 2026-06-11

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

    vocm.com

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

    .ntv.ca

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

    vocm.com
• Week of 2026-05-29 to 2026-06-04

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

    vocm.com

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

    vocm.com

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

    vocm.com
• Week of 2026-05-22 to 2026-05-28

  • The mayor of Stephenville is reporting that the Stephenville airport could be reopened by late summer after being acquired by new ownership. The facility had previously lost its airport status in March 2025, with the town being owed over $1M in back taxes.

    vocm.com

  • Memorial University is reducing its academic and administrative budgets by 4% and 6%, respectively, alongside a voluntary retirement program for eligible employees aged 60 and above. The institution cites declining enrolment projections, rising costs and funding constraints as the reasons for the budget reductions.

    cbc.ca

  • The mayor of Stephenville is reporting that the Stephenville airport could be reopened by late summer after being acquired by new ownership. The facility had previously lost its airport status in March 2025, with the town being owed over $1M in back taxes.

    vocm.com

  • Memorial University is reducing its academic and administrative budgets by 4% and 6%, respectively, alongside a voluntary retirement program for eligible employees aged 60 and above. The institution cites declining enrolment projections, rising costs and funding constraints as the reasons for the budget reductions.

    cbc.ca

  • Ottawa has introduced the In-Canada Workers Initiative, a program that could ease seasonal worker shortages in Atlantic Canada. The initiative aims to better align immigration with the needs of key sectors that are facing labour shortages, especially thhose in rural and remote communities.

    yoursaintjohn.ca

  • Ottawa has introduced the In-Canada Workers Initiative, a program that could ease seasonal worker shortages in Atlantic Canada. The initiative aims to better align immigration with the needs of key sectors that are facing labour shortages, especially thhose in rural and remote communities.

    yoursaintjohn.ca
• Week of 2026-05-15 to 2026-05-21

  • A survey by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business shows that larger businesses are more likely to use multiple recruitment methods compared to smaller firms. Retail, hospitality and the arts are more likely to accept unsolicited applications and walk-ins.

    globalnews.ca

  • The first cruise ship visit to St. John’s arrived on May 21st, launching what is expected to be a busy cruise ship season for the capital city region. The city will welcome approximately 270 passengers and crew of the SH Vega, part of the Swan Hellenic line. St. John’s Harbour is expecting some 39 cruise ship visits between now and October.

    vocm.com

  • The NL government says it is committed to getting a third power line to serve the needs of Labrador West. The government says mining companies and investors need additional power to get projects going. There are a number of major projects that are currently stalled because the additional power capacity is lacking.

    vocm.com

  • The Exploits Valley Renewable Energy Corporation has submitted its Botwood and Area Green Energy Project for Environmental Assessment. The corporation is proposing to construct and operate a wind energy project consisting of three wind farms in central NL and a production facility in Botwood. The aim is to export the ammonia to Canadian, U.S. and European markets.

    vocm.com

  • The NL government has launched consultations seeking input on strengthening protections for foreign workers in the province. The process will examine management of immigration programs and explore potential changes to policies, legislation, and oversight.

    vocm.com
• Week of 2026-05-08 to 2026-05-14

  • The Gander International Airport Authority is reporting continued recovery in passenger traffic over the last year, bringing it to about 74% of pre-COVID numbers. Passenger traffic grew 5% over the previous year, while revenue improved by 21% over 2024.

    vocm.com

  • The NL government says it remains engaged with the Iron Ore Company of Canada as the Labrador West mine faces reported job cuts linked to safety issues, aging equipment, reliability constraints and cost pressures. The Minister of Energy and Mines said production is below capacity but investments are underway to restore pit health, with some layoffs confirmed and further discussions scheduled.

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• Week of 2026-05-01 to 2026-05-07

  • The NL government is launching an examination into staffing at an urgent care clinic after repeated early closures caused by staff shortages. The review will examine recruitment, retention, staffing levels, call-ins, and contingency measures when physicians or nurse practitioners are unavailable.

    vocm.com

  • Memorial University is reducing social work program seats by 20%, from 100 to 80, starting in the 2025–2026 academic year, citing sustainability and limited capacity to support required field placements. Students and faculty representatives warn the reduction could worsen an existing provincial social worker shortage.

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• Week of 2026-04-24 to 2026-04-30

  • The NL government is spending $9M to hire 46 new police officers over the next two years. They are also investing $2.4M to create new court staff positions and over $1M will be used to create 14 new public prosecution positions, including six new Crown attorneys and seven additional court judges.

    vocm.com

  • The NL government is budgeting $38M for the use of travel nurses this year but hopes to reduce reliance through a new provincial travel nurse team. The new team will be funded through a $6.5M investment and will consist of 25 nurses.

    vocm.com

  • NL Housing is hiring 23 new maintenance workers across the province to help repair roughly 350 vacant public housing units currently needing work. The provincial government has allocated $12.7M over two years for repairs, with new staff expected to speed up renovations and reduce housing waitlists.

    vocm.com

  • A junior mining company says a major clean nickel discovery in central Newfoundland could be worth up to $2 billion, but advancing the project is stalled by a lack of early‑stage financing.

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  • Rogers Communications Inc. is offering voluntary departure packages to about 10,000 employees, in an effort to cut capital spending by 30% and boost cash flow. The company employs about 25,000 people, but its unsure how many workers will take the offer.

    cbc.ca

  • Bombardier has signed a multi‑year, multimillion‑dollar agreement with a St. John’s‑based AI company to integrate artificial intelligence into its aircraft design and manufacturing processes. The partnership will use AI‑powered engineering software to speed product development, improve design quality, and apply accumulated engineering knowledge across development cycles. The deal supports expanded use of AI in Canadian aerospace manufacturing and highlights growing adoption of advanced data‑driven tools in industrial engineering.

    colabsoftware.com
• Week of 2026-04-17 to 2026-04-23

  • Conception Bay South (NL) is altering the design of its proposed community centre due to new cost estimates. The project, slated to open in 2027, will see the development costs rise to $22M from $16M largely due to the impact of trade and tariff issues.

    vocm.com

  • The NL Health Minister acknowledges that it is a struggle keeping the new Urgent Care Clinic, located in St. John’s East End, open during its scheduled business hours due to staffing shortages. The NL government is aiming to address problems around recruitment and retention.

    vocm.com

  • The Registered Nurses Union (RNU) in NL is hoping the upcoming provincial budget announcement will address issues in the healthcare system. The RNU states that patients are waiting too long for care and that nurses are overworked.

    vocm.com

  • The NL Federation of Agriculture states that farmers in NL may need some help from government to keep food costs under control. Rising prices for fertilizers and fuel are negatively impacting the industry.

    vocm.com

  • A pricing agreement has been reached to allow the NL snow crab fishery to proceed after a prolonged dispute. The deal confirms a minimum price of $5.30 per pound while introducing weekly price adjustments based on market conditions, with higher initial rates at the season’s start.

    cbc.ca
• Week of 2026-04-10 to 2026-04-16

  • Sawmill operators in NL say the lumber sector remains strong despite uncertainty surrounding the province’s struggling newsprint industry. The two largest sawmills take different approaches, with one closely integrated with the Corner Brook paper mill and dependent on its survival, while the other operates independently and is expanding production and exploring new energy uses.

    cbc.ca

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

    vocm.com

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

    vocm.com
• Week of 2026-04-03 to 2026-04-09

  • The provincial student union is urging the upcoming budget to restore funding to the province’s only university after years of cuts that have reduced course offerings, increased tuition, enlarged class sizes, and limited facilities. Concerns include a recent reduction in social work program seats.

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  • The federal government will fund $81.7M over five years for its Atlantic Wild Salmon Strategy, with the Atlantic Salmon Federation adding $25M to that total. The money will go toward stabilizing and restoring habitats, with many species being endangered.

    cbc.ca

  • Seafood processors are hoping a growing northern cod stock will lead to an increase in the total allowable catch for the 2026–27 season. Harvesters and processors alike are watching closely as fisheries officials prepare to release a new management plan in the coming months.

    vocm.com

  • Staffing shortages in Newfoundland and Labrador schools are affecting students' well‑being and learning, according to a Gander MHA. A petition has been tabled calling for a full review of school support services and a government plan to recruit and retain staff.

    vocm.com
• Week of 2026-03-27 to 2026-04-02

  • N.L.’s minimum wage increased by 35 cents to $16.35 an hour as of April 1, 2026. The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives says that leaves about a $9 an hour gap between minimum wage and the province’s living wage of $25.31 an hour.

    vocm.com

  • Quinlan Brothers Ltd. have proposed building a new subsidiary fish processing plant in Bay de Verde to process fish by-product into products for use in aquaculture feed, pet food and for human consumption. The plant would require a full-time workforce of 8-10, with construction to begin in fall 2026 and fully operational in 2027.

    vocm.com

  • The N.L. Government has signed a new agreement with dentists, in effect until 2030, to improve dental services. The agreement will provide $250K to retain the 10 dentists currently working in under-serviced areas, while a $250K increase in the Rural Dental Bursary Program will allow an additional 5 dentists to be added, bringing the total to 15 dentists per year in under-serviced areas.

    vocm.com

  • The shortage of teachers in rural schools is creating an urban-rural divide in N.L.’s education system with urban centre teacher supply remaining fairly healthy. Memorial University’s Faculty of Education graduates between 200-220 new teachers each year but this is not enough to replace retiring rural teachers.

    cbc.ca
• Week of 2026-03-20 to 2026-03-26

  • NAV Canada, which trains and employs air traffic controllers, states that Canada is short about 200 air traffic controllers. Training can take 10-18 months for a tower controller and 20-27 months for an ACC controller, with many not finishing the program.

    globalnews.ca

  • The federal minimum wage in Canada will go up on April 1, from $17.75 to $18.15 per hour. Workers in federally regulated industries such as air transportation, banking, ports, telecommunication, and most federal Crown corporations are among those affected.

    globalnews.ca

  • The Government of Canada has announced a $16 million investment in defense funding to support five local companies in Newfoundland and Labrador in the development and manufacturing of critical equipment and technologies, supporting over 115 highly skilled jobs. The companies are PAL Aerospace Ltd., Virtual Marine Technology Inc., Solace Power Inc., CoLab AI Inc., and Rutter Incorporated.

    canada.ca

  • The N.L. Health Authority currently has 267 nursing vacancies—covering full-time, part-time, and casual positions—and continues to rely on private agency nurses, with 180 expected to be in the system by the end of April 2026. They also continue to rely on retired nurses to help address the shortages.

    cbc.ca
• Week of 2026-03-13 to 2026-03-19

  • There has been a sharp increase in rehiring of retired nurses in N.L., underscoring systemic recruitment and retention problems. Last fiscal year, 253 retired nurses worked an average of about 15,000 days, up from 6 retirees working a combined 158 days during fiscal year 2014-15. As of January, N.L. had 343 vacant registered nurse and nurse practitioner positions.

    cbc.ca

  • Ontario-based NordSpace, the company behind the spaceport in St. Lawrence, has been conditionally approved to receive $8.3M in federal funding aimed at developing the country’s space launch capability. NordSpace attempted a number of commercial space launches from the Burin Peninsula during the summer of 2025.

    vocm.com

  • The RCMP are working to staff the Carmanville detachment (60 km’s north of Gander), which currently has no officers on site, with 2 full-time officers as they deal with staffing shortages in rural detachments. In 2025, the RCMP hired 52 new officers in the province, across 42 separate detachments.

    cbc.ca

  • The building that housed Landings Restaurant in Portugal Cove-St. Philip's was destroyed by fire. The building was also home to a new food processing facility focusing on healthy, ready-to-go meals made with local ingredients, along with a retail store that was only weeks away from opening.

    cbc.ca

  • The N.L. Government has announced over $250M for highway construction projects over 2026-27, with tenders expected to be issued throughout the next few months. The first projects include rehabilitation of part of the Bonavista Highway and portions of the Trans-Canada Highway in the Corner Brook and Lewisporte areas.

    www.gov.nl.ca
• Week of 2026-03-06 to 2026-03-12

  • First Light, a non-profit Indigenous group, plans to open an Indigenous-led health clinic at its new headquarters and community centre in St. John's. Scheduled to open late-2026, the facility will feature a gymnasium and community meeting spaces. The clinic will be staffed with a physician and two nurse practitioners.

    cbc.ca

  • St. John’s Dockyard is looking at expansion and upgrades to its marine vessel repair and maintenance facility in St. John’s Harbour to accommodate larger vessels such as those working in the offshore oil and gas industry. The work will include replacing the existing piers and construction of a new larger marine lift, as well as additional berths.

    vocm.com

  • SpiceX, launched in 2020, has expanded its second location in St. John's, with the addition of a bakery - SpiceX Bakehouse. The company now has two locations, including a shop with take-out and Indian groceries, as well as a food truck.

    cbc.ca
• Week of 2026-02-27 to 2026-03-05

  • The N.L. Government has reached a major milestone agreement to advance the Bay du Nord offshore project with partners Equinor and BP that will provide up to $6.4B in direct revenue to the province during Phase I and over 31M person-hours of work over 25 years. It includes employment targets for skilled trades apprentices and 1.9M person-hours of professional work in engineering, project and procurement management.

    www.gov.nl.ca

  • A federal investment of $8.5M will fund 40 AI projects throughout Atlantic Canada. Among those receiving funding are Aucure Inc. ($75K), trophi.ai ($950K), qualiTEAS Inc. ($60K), Expertise Hub Co-op ($131K), and Quidi Vidi Brewing ($50K).

    canada.ca

  • There are currently 630 retired teachers working in the Newfoundland and Labrador school system as substitutes, broken-down by region as follows: 255 (Avalon), 219 (Central), 146 (Western), and 10 (Labrador).

    vocm.com

  • Memorial University has received $31M from the Hebron and Hibernia projects to help improve student learning, research capacity and innovation with a focus on Engineering and Applied Science. Funding will support projects including the Student Design Hub, Centre for AI Placement Program, and the Canadian Network for Innovative Shipbuilding, Marine Research and Training.

    vocm.com

  • The Riverhead Wastewater Facility in St. John's will undergo a $139M expansion upgrade through shared Federal, provincial and municipal government funding. The facility treats wastewater from St. John’s, Mount Pearl and Paradise.

    cbc.ca
• Week of 2026-02-20 to 2026-02-26

  • N.L.’s wind-to-hydrogen industry has been dealt another setback as the provincial government has stripped World Energy GH2, EverWind and Toqlukuti’k Wind and Hydrogen of their Crown land reserves for $34M in unpaid land reserve fees. Meanwhile, North Atlantic’s project near Arnold’s Cove and Exploits Valley Renewable Energy Corporation in central N.L. are progressing.

    cbc.ca

  • The Government of Canada has announced over $6.8M in combined federal/provincial/municipal funding to support expanded water and sewer infrastructure in Conception Bay South. The upgrades will support new home construction, higher density housing, and improved environmental impacts in the municipality.

    canada.ca
• Week of 2026-02-13 to 2026-02-19

  • A CFIB report found that 41% of Canadian owners plan to leave their businesses within five years, with the top reason being retirement. More businesses are closing down than are being created, with factors like insurance costs, rising wages, and higher building and product costs having an impact.

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  • N.L. Health Services says the province has made progress in addressing its nursing shortage, going from 752 nursing vacancies three years ago down to 345 nursing vacancies as of April 2025. Moreover, nearly 100% of Memorial University’s nursing graduates have accepted job offers. However, nurses are still facing mandated overtime and N.L. still experiences high usage of private agency nurses.

    cbc.ca

  • Memorial University has cut or paused over a dozen academic programs over the past year, including the 3-year bachelor of nursing program, master of fine arts degree, public policy certificate, quality management certificate, doctor of pharmacy degree and various diploma programs. Poor enrolment was cited as a factor in many of the cuts.

    cbc.ca

  • Air Transat is cancelling its summer service to Florida, with flights winding down in May/June, while a decision on whether to resume flights in the fall/winter will be made at a later date. Other airlines, including WestJet, are also reducing flights to the U.S., citing a drop in demand for American destinations.

    vocm.com
• Week of 2026-02-06 to 2026-02-12

  • Sport Tourism Canada has released an Economic Impact Assessment of the 2025 Canada Summer Games showing a $180M Boost to St. John’s Economy. This included over $40M in visitor spending with accommodations ($15.4M), restaurant/food services ($8.3M), and retail shopping ($4M), in addition to supporting 642 local jobs with $56.8M in wages/salaries.

    vocm.com

  • Though improvements have been made in nurse recruitment, approximately 300 nursing positions currently remain vacant – a significant number for a province the size of Newfoundland and Labrador. The Registered Nurses Union says reliance on travel agency nurses remains high, especially in the central and western coastal areas.

    vocm.com

  • Memorial University released a list of 19 programs being suspended, cancelled or absorbed into other programs for the 2025-2026 academic year, including the suspension of the resource-intensive 3-year accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. An accelerated option is still available through the Western Regional School’s Grenfell campus.

    cbc.ca
• Week of 2026-01-30 to 2026-02-05

  • A recent study by Statistics Canada reveals the demographics most likely to experience consistent low income. Those most at risk were female lone-parent families (23%), those without a high school diploma (21%), and people with limitations in their daily activities (18%).

    globalnews.ca

  • The RCMP is seeing better recruitment numbers, as it attempts to staff vacancies in over 150 municipalities. Last year the RCMP had over 20,000 applications and 895 graduates. The goal is to streamline the onboarding process and to add 1,600 grads per year.

    cbc.ca

  • For the first time in history, Newfoundland and Labrador’s real estate industry, valued at $2 billion in 2025, has surpassed the combined economic contributions of the fishery and tourism sectors. The reasons cited were high demand, weak supply, labour shortages, longer build time frames and the high cost of building.

    vocm.com
• Week of 2026-01-23 to 2026-01-29

  • The N.L. Government has cancelled plans for a new $10B hospital at Kenmount Crossing and instead will be modernizing the existing St. Clare’s Hospital. Plans for a mid-sized theatre for St. John’s and a sports and wellness dome have also been cancelled, while projects including the Janeway redevelopment and the downtown wellness clinic are being paused.

    vocm.com

  • Memorial University has announced plans to sell off its U.K. campus, the Geo Centre, the Signal Hill campus, and the printing services building. Harlow Campus will see 7 employees laid off in late August when that campus closes. Discussions are ongoing for the 12 employees at the Johnson Geo Centre and no job cuts are expected at Signal Hill Campus or Printing Services, both of which will be relocated to the St. John’s campus.

    vocm.com

  • The 2026 Canadian State of Restaurants Report shows that the ongoing trade war with the U.S. has resulted in Canadian restaurants spending 37% more on food. Restaurants are also under pressure due to rising staff costs and labour shortages.

    infomedia.gc.ca

  • The N.L. Government’s 2026 Summer Employment Program for Students is accepting applications up until the February 19 deadline. That program is for non-profit and private sector employers, including municipalities, who wish to hire students.

    vocm.com
• Week of 2026-01-16 to 2026-01-22

  • Loblaw Companies Ltd. announced it will close the Dominion grocery store in St. John's on May 8. The Memorial Stadium location employs around 100 unionized workers with Unifor. The decision came from an evaluation of its store network, with the company now focussed on bolstering Dominion locations in Cabot Square and Blackmarsh Road.

    cbc.ca

  • The new Gander Community Health Centre, a family care and mental health and addictions facility, is expected to open later in January. Most of the roughly 50 staff members were recruited locally, but positions including a nurse practitioner and a family physician, are still being actively recruited.

    cbc.ca

  • Genoa Design International, a Mount Pearl-based digital design and 3D modeling firm, has been sold to Nova Scotia-based Membertou First Nation and Horizon Naval Engineering. The partnerhip aims to prioritize expansion within the marine sector.

    cbc.ca
• Week of 2026-01-09 to 2026-01-15

  • Memorial University is reducing its executive team of vice-presidents from seven to three positions with provost and vice-president (academic), vice-president (finance and administration) and vice-president (research and innovation) remaining. The role of vice-president advancement and external relations and vice-provost (Labrador Campus) have been eliminated.

    vocm.com

  • The number of retired teachers working as substitutes in N.L. schools has soared in the last decade with about 1,700 substitutes currently on the list for NL Schools, about 600 of which are retirees. That compares to only 61 retiree substitutes 10 years ago. The lack of substitute teachers is felt most acutely in rural areas but still impacting urban centres.

    cbc.ca

  • North Atlantic (based in St. John’s) plans to develop a 45-turbine wind farm and hydrogen plant in the Sunnyside/Come by Chance area. The plans would create about 1,200 jobs during the construction phase which would cost about $1.75B. Final decisions on the proposed project are expected by the last quarter of 2026.

    vocm.com

  • RCMP in Newfoundland and Labrador hired 52 new RCMP officers in 2025, in part due to changes in their recruitment and hiring processes.

    vocm.com

  • Restaurants Canada reports that about 41% of Canadian restaurants are losing money or just breaking even. Factors include inflation, rising costs, labour shortages, and less dining out. With food prices expected to rise by 4-6% and higher minimum wages, 2026 could also be difficult.

    cbc.ca

  • A proposed $90M dock expansion at the Port of Argentia is now threatened following the cancellation of a multi-billion-dollar hydrogen production project by Pattern Energy in Placentia Bay and a tax dispute between the port and the nearby Town of Placentia, as the market for hydrogen has not materialized.

    cbc.ca
• Week of 2026-01-02 to 2026-01-08

  • N.L.’s Department of Transportation has reported challenges recruiting snowplow operators, particularly in the eastern region. Factors include lack of qualified applicants and competition from municipal government and the private sector. Overall, the province has received 180 applications to fill 50 new positions, with 44 moving through the screening process.

    vocm.com

  • Ottawa will continue to reduce Canada’s immigration numbers into 2026, when it is expected to admit 380,000 permanent residents and 230,000 temporary workers, while issuing 155,000 student visas. Experts contend that immigrants bring necessary skills and resources.

    citynews.ca

  • In preparation for the May 2026 census, Statistics Canada plans to hire 32,000 workers. Enumerators will earn $25.87 per hour to collect data, while crew leaders will be compensated $31.32 per hour to supervise workers.

    canada.ca

  • Ship repair company, Newdock (St. John’s), is exploring a $300M expansion to modernize its facilities to take on bigger vessels. A final investment decision is anticipated this spring. If approved, the two-year expansion project could double its workforce, adding 220 trades workers and staff and management positions.

    cbc.ca
• Week of 2025-12-26 to 2026-01-01

  • New Found Gold, which recently acquired Maritime Resources Corp., is reviving the Hammerdown Mine project near King’s Point. With construction underway, the project is expected to create 159 jobs over its five-year lifetime. New Found Gold’s Queensway Gold Project (near Gander) is expected to create 153 jobs over 15 years.

    saltwire.com

  • Equinox's Valentine Gold Mine in central N.L. achieved full commercial production in late November 2025 as world gold prices soared. At the end of 2025, Equinox employed about 550 people at the site (expected to grow to 665 in 2026), plus around 600 contractors.

    saltwire.com
• Week of 2025-12-19 to 2025-12-25

  • Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services’ new Urgent Care Centre in Mount Pearl is scheduled to open on January 12, 2026. The facility will bridge the gap between emergency rooms and primary care.

    vocm.com

  • The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has reached a tentative 5-year agreement with Canada Post and its urban and rural workers. Highlights include enhanced benefits and wage increases of 6.5% in year 1, 3% in year 2, and years 3-5 indexed to inflation.

    citynews.ca

  • The N.L. Government has awarded a $17M contract to Olympic Construction to build a new 40-unit apartment building geared towards seniors and persons with disabilities in Pleasantville, St. John’s. The project has an anticipated completion date of summer 2027.

    www.gov.nl.ca

  • The Government of Canada announced almost $300k in funding to boost PictureNL’s international business development following NL’s film and television industry’s recent $1B production milestone. The funding will support strategic projects to enter new markets.

    canada.ca

  • The Atlantic Canada Cruise Association states that there were over 610 cruise ship vessels with 845,000 passenger visits to the region in 2025. The cruise association states that the numbers are strong and similar to those seen prior to the pandemic.

    cbc.ca
• Week of 2025-12-12 to 2025-12-18

  • The federal government’s “Buy Canadian” policy for procurement for large infrastructure and defence projects is now in effect. The policy will apply to government contracts valued at $25M or more but will expand to contracts valued at $5M and over in 2026.

    globalnews.ca

  • N.L.’s film and television sector has achieved a major milestone as the Crown corporation PictureNL announced that over $1B in production activity has taken place since the agency back in 1997.

    vocm.com

  • For the first time since the U.S. trade war began, Canada exported more than it imported. Total exports rose by 6.3% in September, while imports fell 4.1%, resulting in a trade surplus of $153M. The largest exports were in metal and non-metallic mineral products.

    globalnews.ca
• Week of 2025-12-05 to 2025-12-11

  • An annual study by the Fraser Institute reports that medical wait times in 2025 were higher in Atlantic Canada than the other provinces. The Canadian median wait time was about 29 weeks, while N.B. was 60.9, N.S. - 49.0, P.E.I. - 49.7, and N.L. was 43.5 weeks.

    yourcharlottecounty.ca

  • The Government of Canada is hoping to attract more international doctors by offering a faster path to being a permanent resident. Eligible doctors would need one year of Canadian work experience as a general practitioner, surgeon, or clinical and laboratory medicine specialist.

    yourcharlottecounty.ca

  • Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association says staffing shortages resulting in a lack of primary care is a factor in increasing emergency room wait times. Some emergency departments have had to reduce services, provide service virtually or close temporarily, which diverts patients to other emergency departments.

    cbc.ca

  • About 68,000 federal public servants have received early retirement package information, as the federal government begins the process of cutting 40,000 positions. In the 2023-2024 fiscal year the federal public service peaked at about 368,000 staff.

    vocm.com

  • The federal government will invest $38.2M over 3 years to help small and medium defence businesses in Atlantic Canada to grow and modernize. Atlantic Canada directly employs about 10,000 people in the aerospace and defence industry, with over 200 firms.

    canada.ca
• Week of 2025-11-28 to 2025-12-04

  • The Government of Canada has announced $13M in funding through Canada’s Ocean Supercluster towards 4 ocean technology companies in Newfoundland and Labrador. These include Oceans Advance (St. John’s/$1.7M), Virtual Marine (Paradise/$1.1M), Compusult (Mount Pearl/$7.7M), and Genoa Design (Mount Pearl/$2.4M).

    vocm.com

  • Construction has begun on N.L.’s first Nordic spa, Iceavik Nordic Wellness in Portugal Cove-St. Philip's, expected to open by the Fall of 2026. A second Nordic spa, proposed for Flatrock back in 2023, has not yet begun construction and remains in the planning stages.

    cbc.ca

  • A 2024 Fraser Institute report lists N.L. among its Top 10 global mining investment jurisdictions. The Labrador Trough produces over 30% of the country’s high-purity iron ore. Mining Industry N.L. says the mining sector needs support due to the expense of exploration.

    cbc.ca

  • The Government of Canada has announced over $7.1M in support for 68 projects through the Tourism Growth Program to help strengthen Atlantic Canada’s tourism ecosystem. The projects include infrastructure upgrades, new visitor experiences, and marketing initiatives to attract more travellers and extend the tourist season.

    canada.ca

  • The Canadian Dental Care Plan has reached a new Atlantic Canada milestones with over 370k people now covered under the Plan. The Government of Canada has also recently announced over $4.7M in funding over 3 years for five projects in the Atlantic region that will improve training for dental students.

    canada.ca

  • The Government of Canada has announced continued investments of $12.6M in Atlantic Canada’s network of Community Business Development Corporations to help entrepreneurs obtain financing and know-how to help them expand, hire, and grow.

    canada.ca
• Week of 2025-11-21 to 2025-11-27

  • N.L.’s sea urchin fishery may be in jeopardy. The number of sea urchins is declining, with only 13 of the 52 total commercial sea urchin licenses issued throughout N.L. having reported landings this season. Hodder's Shellfish, a sea urchin plant in Stoneville, employs over 30 full-time seasonal workers during good years, but due to lower quality yields this season, has dropped to about 25.

    cbc.ca
• Week of 2025-11-14 to 2025-11-20

  • Canada Lands Company, a Crown corporation that specializes in the development and revitalization of former federal lands, has announced the next phase of development for the St. John’s neighbourhood of Pleasantville, that will feature up to 1,000 new housing units with a variety of housing types. Construction could begin as early as Spring 2026.

    saltwire.com

  • The N.L. Government has announced $3M in annual funding to hire 50 new snowplow operators to expand to 24/7 snow clearing on certain routes between December and March. Job listings for heavy equipment operators have already been posted along with a full list of routes.

    vocm.com

  • Metals giant Rio Tinto has announced an unspecified number of layoffs at its N.L. operations in Labrador City and St. John’s citing targeted structural changes. United Steelworkers Union has said the layoffs in Labrador are non-union staff positions that include office, frontline supervisors and managerial jobs.

    cbc.ca

  • Canada Post expects to lose up to 30,000 employees to retirement or voluntary departure over the next 10 years as it tries to control costs. The crown corporation had management layoffs earlier this year. The union that represents 55,000 mail carriers is still doing rotating strikes while in mediation.

    citynews.ca

  • The N.L. Folk Arts Society is closing its office in St. John’s and laying off its staff amid ongoing financial problems. Many festivals have also recently been forced to close due to funding sources such as grants failing to keep pace with rising costs, struggling sponsors and the overall rising cost of living.

    cbc.ca

  • Toys “R” Us Canada has closed 38 stores in 2025, including three in N.B. and one in N.S. The chain now operates 40 stores and only two in Atlantic Canada (St. John’s and Fredericton). The toy retailer has faced growing competition from Amazon and Walmart.

    edmontonjournal.com
• Week of 2025-11-07 to 2025-11-13

  • The N.L. Federation of Podiatric Medicine says that a lack of regulation is contributing to the podiatrist shortage in the province, where only 11 podiatrists currently practice (all within metro St. John’s). They would like to see the creation of a regulated college (N.L. is the only province that does not have one), as many doctors complete their schooling in Ontario and don’t return home because they can’t practice to their full scope.

    vocm.com

  • Overall enrolment numbers for the College of the North Atlantic are down by 6.1% from last year. Domestic numbers remain steady while international numbers, at 576 students this year, are down 38% over last year. However, the college had seen all-time high international enrolment last year and the year before.

    vocm.com
• Week of 2025-10-31 to 2025-11-06

  • St. Mary's Bay Fisheries plant has been destroyed by fire. The fish plant was the largest employer in the region with over 300 workers during its peak season. The owners hope to find a way forward to bridge the gap between the construction of a new plant and getting it operational.

    cbc.ca

  • The Government of Canada has announced over $8M for 9 projects under the Substance Use and Addictions Program to respond to critical needs related to substance use and addictions in communities across Atlantic Canada.

    canada.ca
• Week of 2025-10-24 to 2025-10-30

  • KMK Capital is planning to build a large mixed-use development with 1,246 housing units in addition to office, retail, clinic and recreation spaces in the former Bally Haly golf course in the east end of St. John’s. Rezoning is needed for the project to move forward and they are currently seeking public engagement regarding land use.

    saltwire.com

  • Provinces across Canada are under threat as U.S. and Chinese tariffs are being imposed across various industries. N.B.’s main priority is the $15B lumber industry, while the rest of Atlantic Canada has concerns about the impact on its seafood industry.

    cbc.ca

  • FFAW-Uniform, the union that represents Molson workers in St. John’s, confirm no unionized jobs will be lost as part of Molson-Coors’ recent announcement that it would cut 9% of its North American salaried workforce (about 400 jobs). Only management and administrative roles will be part of the changes.

    vocm.com

  • Retail sales in Canada increased 1% to $70.4B in August from the month prior with Newfoundland and Labrador leading the way nationally with a 5.1% increase. The Canada Summer Games held in St. John’s in August may have contributed to the increased economic activity in retail sales.

    vocm.com

  • A new report by the Montreal Economic Institute shows that N.L. has the highest rate nationwide of young nurses leaving the workplace, highlighting ongoing retention issues. In N.L., for every 100 new nurses under age 35 who entered the profession in 2023, 98 others left, compared to the Canada-wide average of 40.

    cbc.ca
• Week of 2025-10-17 to 2025-10-23

  • City Council has approved a new “small lot” housing development in St. John’s that plans to build 52 single-detached homes under reduced lot sizes.

    vocm.com

  • The new NL Health Services facility is now open in the former Costco building in St. John's, offering several outpatient services that were relocated from city hospitals that include surgery specialty clinics, cardiac diagnostics, orthopedics, audiology, X-rays, physiotherapy and occupational therapy among others. An urgent care centre will also open later this year.

    cbc.ca
• Week of 2025-10-10 to 2025-10-16

  • Memorial University (MUN) has reported a 4.6% decrease in total enrolment and a 23.5% decrease in international enrolment this fall compared to the 2024 fall semester resulting in $6M in lost revenue that could bring further cuts. MUN previously announced 20 layoffs back in July. Atlantic Canada international student enrolment is down 28% year-over-year.

    cbc.ca

  • International student enrolment across Atlantic universities has declined by 36% since a cap was imposed in January 2024 by the federal government. The Association of Atlantic Universities says it has had an impact on the economy and population growth.

    ctvnews.ca

  • Two farm organizations have started a fundraising campaign to help Atlantic farmers who are struggling from losses or poor yields and don’t have crop insurance. The fund has raised about $4,500 so far and eligible farmers will initially receive $500.

    cbc.ca
• Week of 2025-10-03 to 2025-10-09

  • Lucky's Restaurant in Mount Pearl in the metro St. John's area will be closing its doors by October 26, 2025, after 56 years in business.

    saltwire.com
• Week of 2025-09-26 to 2025-10-02

  • ExxonMobil announced it will be cutting jobs in N.L. as part of a global restructuring plan. ExxonMobil is the lead owner in the Hibernia project and says it plans to cut 2,000 jobs globally, but how many will be cut in N.L. is unknown.

    cbc.ca

  • Little Caesars Express has opened its first N.L. location in a Clarenville Orangestore. This is the first of eight franchise locations set to open across N.L. in coming months. Other locations are also slated to open in P.EI. and N.S.

    vocm.com

  • The Indigenous non-profit organization First Light is opening NL's first Indigenous-led health clinic at 36 Quidi Vidi Rd. in St. John's once construction is done. The clinic is expected to open by May 2026 with a staff over 100, including a family practitioner, nurse practitioners, a family physician, cultural support workers, a housing team, a harm reduction team, and Elder-led supports.

    null
• Week of 2025-09-19 to 2025-09-25

  • The NL Construction Association wants the next provincial government to develop a plan to address construction needs. The association wants a multi-year strategic infrastructure plan, regional collaboration and initiatives to expand its workforce.

    vocm.com

  • The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) has awarded $1.6M in funding to Choices For Youth (CFY) and a researcher with Memorial's Faculty of Social Work. They will work together over four years to improve and expand the integrated youth services model for youth struggling with mental health, housing, and substance use.

    null

  • The Mental Health Foundation of Canada states that the supply of mental health providers in N.L. can’t keep up with demand and many social workers are becoming burned out. NLHS says wait times and rural access are the biggest issues and need more staff like psychologists and nurses.

    null
• Week of 2025-09-12 to 2025-09-18

  • The N.L. Association of Public and Private Employees is raising concern around the province-wide medical laboratory assistant (MLA) shortage after cancelled bloodwork appointments at the Health Sciences Centre in St. John's. The shortages are negatively impacting the workplace environment and there is only one provincial training program currently available in Grand Falls-Windsor.

    cbc.ca

  • The N.L. Association of Public and Private Employees is raising concern around the province-wide medical laboratory assistant (MLA) shortage after cancelled bloodwork appointments at the Health Sciences Centre in St. John's. The shortages are negatively impacting the workplace environment and there is only one provincial training program currently available in Grand Falls-Windsor.

    cbc.ca

  • The N.L. Registered Nurses’ Union has announced a new private agreement with N.L. Health Services in central N.L. to help address nursing shortages in the area. Registered nurses and nurse practitioners who take on locum assignments there will receive a $15/hour premium above their regular pay. The pilot project currently runs until the end of 2025.

    vocm.com

  • The N.L. Registered Nurses’ Union has announced a new private agreement with N.L. Health Services in central N.L. to help address nursing shortages in the area. Registered nurses and nurse practitioners who take on locum assignments there will receive a $15/hour premium above their regular pay. The pilot project currently runs until the end of 2025.

    vocm.com

  • Ottawa has announced a new $13B housing agency called Build Canada Homes, with the aim to double the pace of housing construction over the next decade. Priorities include affordable housing, transitional housing, factory-built homes, and modernizing construction methods.

    thewave.ca

  • Ottawa has announced a new $13B housing agency called Build Canada Homes, with the aim to double the pace of housing construction over the next decade. Priorities include affordable housing, transitional housing, factory-built homes, and modernizing construction methods.

    thewave.ca

  • The N.L. Registered Nurses’ Union says the decision to employ private nurses closes 25-35 roles for public-sector nurses, once all of N.L.’s family care teams are operating. The work centres around intake work for family care teams now being done by nurses working with U.S.-based virtual-care provider Teladoc.

    cbc.ca

  • The N.L. Registered Nurses’ Union says the decision to employ private nurses closes 25-35 roles for public-sector nurses, once all of N.L.’s family care teams are operating. The work centres around intake work for family care teams now being done by nurses working with U.S.-based virtual-care provider Teladoc.

    cbc.ca
• Week of 2025-09-05 to 2025-09-11

  • The N.L. Government has signed a $561M contract with Medavie Health N.L. for an integrated ambulance system. The 10-year performance-based contract has a renew option to extend to 2040. Medavie Health N.L. is a private not-for-profit company.

    cbc.ca

  • Choices for Youth (headquartered St. John’s) has received a $1.6M federal grant to improve and expand its integrated youth services model across the province. The integrated service delivery model includes mental health supports, family-based services, food security services, employment and training, and supportive housing.

    vocm.com

  • N.L. has reported a successful summer tourism season with close to 226k visitors via air/car through July, up 4% from the same period in 2024. Air travel had a slow start but rebounded in July with 68k visitors and a 2% year-to-date increase from 2024. Hotel occupancy rates in St. John’s were 92% in August 2025, up 20% from August 2024 with total revenues up almost 21%.

    cbc.ca

  • The Vida Nova Recovery Centre, is now open near Holyrood. The 32-acre addictions recovery facility will house detox, rehabilitation and transitional housing services and will offer a six-week inpatient recovery program focused on blending medical care, counselling, and peer support.

    cbc.ca

  • The Government of Canada has announced over $33.4M to Newfoundland and Labrador this year to create stronger and more connected communities. The funding will support foundational infrastructure projects such as public transit, water systems, and local roads and bridges and recreational infrastructure.

    canada.ca
• Week of 2025-08-29 to 2025-09-04

  • Latitude 47, a private Toronto-based company, is building a new $50M purpose-built film and television soundstage in the town of Bauline in Greater St. John’s. The company plans to grow and sustain production in Newfoundland as a year-round industry.

    vocm.com

  • The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) is adding 17 new constables to the force that will be split between Metro St. John’s and Corner Brook.

    vocm.com

  • N.L. Health Services has indicated that there is a significant shortage of Paramedics in the province. The shortage is causing issues as the provincial government works to restructure emergency medical transportation. N.L. Association of Public and Private Employees suggest that shortages also exist in EMTs and dispatchers.

    vocm.com

  • The N.L. Government has announced $3.8M along with N.L. Hydro’s $460k for 4 fast-charging stations next year in southern Labrador that will also include an additional 10 ultra-fast chargers in St. John’s East (2), Carbonear (2), Grand Falls-Windsor (2), Corner Brook (2) and Hawke’s Bay (2). 11 ultra-fast chargers are also scheduled for completion by the end of 2025.

    vocm.com

  • The federal government is now accepting applications from businesses for its $450M Regional Tariff Response Initiative. The program’s aim is to help businesses deal with trade shocks, explore new markets, boost productivity, and strengthen supply chains.

    thewave.ca

  • N.L. Health Service has reported that provincial nurse and doctor staffing have returned to pre-Covid 2019 levels. Provincial nurse vacancies have dropped from 695 in 2022 to 280 currently while there has been a 7% increase in doctors. Over 112k people are now connected to 21 family care teams that are expected to increase to 35 within the next few years.

    vocm.com
• Week of 2025-08-22 to 2025-08-28

  • The N.L. Government has announced a $2M year-long pilot project to publicly fund about 20 nurse practitioners as independent contractors to allow more people to access primary care but will also be tied to family care teams in the provincial health system. There are currently 351 licensed nurse practitioners working in the province.

    cbc.ca

  • The N.L. Government is adding another 574 new childcare spaces spread among 25 centres across the Avalon Peninsula and through central Newfoundland as part of the $10-a-day program.

    vocm.com

  • The N.L. Health Authority is exploring options to fill nursing gaps in Central and Western Newfoundland, where most of the permanent nursing positions available are located. Graduate nurses offered temporary full-time positions go into permanent status quickly. 119 permanent full-time positions were recently accepted (57 in the eastern urban area).

    vocm.com
• Week of 2025-08-15 to 2025-08-21

  • The N.L Government has announced $2.2M in funding over the next 3 fiscal years to hire 10-12 special constables to support the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary on the northeast Avalon who will take on non-core police functions such as supervising detained individuals, preserving crime scenes, traffic control, and other administrative responsibilities. Recruitment will begin this fall, followed by training.

    saltwire.com

  • A tentative agreement has been reached between Air Canada and its 10,000 flight attendants, with flights expected to start-up on Aug. 19. The deal includes immediate and yearly pay increases, as well as being paid for duties performed on the ground.

    cbc.ca

  • The P.E.I. Shellfish Association is concerned about how the parasite Dermo and MSX will affect the next oyster season in September. Dermo was also recently detected in N.L., N.S. and N.B. Fishers have been forced to find new areas and pay higher travel costs.

    ctvnews.ca
• Week of 2025-08-08 to 2025-08-14

  • Ontario-based NordSpace is investing $10M to construct its Atlantic Spaceport Complex and launch Canada’s first-ever commercial rockets from St. Lawrence on August 25. The first phase of construction has begun. NordSpace’s activities are poised to generate an estimated 650 highly qualified jobs over the next decade and $2.5B in economic development.

    saltwire.com

  • The Government of Canada has announced $2B in funding to boost military pay and benefits. Military members will get a pay increase ranging from 8-20% this year, retroactive to April. It will be a graduated series of salary top-ups and incentives that will help the lowest-ranking soldiers, sailors and aircrew the most. The Canadian Armed Forces is currently short about 13,000 troops.

    cbc.ca