Central/North Vancouver Island
SASQUATCH ACQUIRES MT. SICKER MINE, SEEKS PRECIOUS METALS IN WASTE ROCK
CHEMAINUS – There’s gold in the waste rock at the former Mt. Sicker mine. And copper, silver and zinc. Sasquatch Resources Corp. of Vancouver has acquired the B.C. mineral claims of Mt. Sicker,...
SALES SLOW IN AUGUST, BUT FALLING RATES SHOULD DRIVE ACTIVITY HIGHER IN THE FALL
BRITISH COLUMBIA - The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that 5,943 residential unit sales were recorded in Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) systems in August 2024, a 10 per...
CENTRAL/NORTH VANCOUVER ISLAND MOVERS & SHAKERS SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
News Impacting Central and North Vancouver Island NORTH ISLAND Airport Inn Port Hardy has been named the number 1 hotel in Port Hardy by Expedia. The top Canadian foundation for music education,...
ICBA ECONOMICS: A SNAPSHOT OF ENERGY CONSUMPTION IN BRITISH COLUMBIA
By Jock Finlayson, ICBA Chief Economist BRITISH COLUMBIA - While some B.C. politicians and environmental activists trumpet the “energy transition” and present alluring visions of a low-carbon future...
B.C. ON TRACK TO BE CANADA’S THIRD-MOST INDEBTED PROVINCE BY 2029/30
BRITISH COLUMBIA —If the B.C. provincial government continues with its current fiscal plans, it will become the third-most indebted province in the country by 2029/30, finds a new study published...
PACIFICAN FUNDING FOR INDUSTRIAL PLANKTON, OPEN OCEAN ROBOTICS, OTHERS
VICTORIA – Industrial Plankton Inc. is receiving $900,000 to establish a new manufacturing facility for its energy-efficient bio-reactors. The funding for Industrial Plankton was part of the $3.5...
South Vancouver Island
SASQUATCH ACQUIRES MT. SICKER MINE, SEEKS PRECIOUS METALS IN WASTE ROCK
CHEMAINUS – There’s gold in the waste rock at the former Mt. Sicker mine. And copper, silver and zinc. Sasquatch Resources Corp. of Vancouver has acquired the B.C. mineral claims of Mt. Sicker,...
SALES SLOW IN AUGUST, BUT FALLING RATES SHOULD DRIVE ACTIVITY HIGHER IN THE FALL
BRITISH COLUMBIA - The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that 5,943 residential unit sales were recorded in Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) systems in August 2024, a 10 per...
WESTSHORE CHAMBER: OPPORTUNITIES TO HONOUR THE NATIONAL DAY FOR TRUTH & RECONCILIATION
WESTSHORE - September is about a lot of things – at the WestShore Chamber it is often our second “New Year” as people get settled back into their work & routines, and kids are back in school...
ICBA ECONOMICS: A SNAPSHOT OF ENERGY CONSUMPTION IN BRITISH COLUMBIA
By Jock Finlayson, ICBA Chief Economist BRITISH COLUMBIA - While some B.C. politicians and environmental activists trumpet the “energy transition” and present alluring visions of a low-carbon future...
B.C. ON TRACK TO BE CANADA’S THIRD-MOST INDEBTED PROVINCE BY 2029/30
BRITISH COLUMBIA —If the B.C. provincial government continues with its current fiscal plans, it will become the third-most indebted province in the country by 2029/30, finds a new study published...
PACIFICAN FUNDING FOR INDUSTRIAL PLANKTON, OPEN OCEAN ROBOTICS, OTHERS
VICTORIA – Industrial Plankton Inc. is receiving $900,000 to establish a new manufacturing facility for its energy-efficient bio-reactors. The funding for Industrial Plankton was part of the $3.5...
Thompson Okanagan
SILVER STAR MULTI-USE PATH OFFICIALLY COMPLETED
VERNON - The Silver Star Road Multi-Use Path project is now complete. This 3.6 km paved pathway connects the Foothills area with the Silver Star Gateway Business Park, enhancing accessibility and...
SALES SLOW IN AUGUST, BUT FALLING RATES SHOULD DRIVE ACTIVITY HIGHER IN THE FALL
BRITISH COLUMBIA - The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that 5,943 residential unit sales were recorded in Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) systems in August 2024, a 10 per...
BUILD KAMLOOPS ALTERNATIVE APPROVAL PROCESSES NOW OPEN
KAMLOOPS - Build Kamloops is a multi-year, multi-phase visionary program to re-establish the City of Kamloops's prominence as Canada’s Tournament Capital, foster our recognition as a premier arts...
ICBA ECONOMICS: A SNAPSHOT OF ENERGY CONSUMPTION IN BRITISH COLUMBIA
By Jock Finlayson, ICBA Chief Economist BRITISH COLUMBIA - While some B.C. politicians and environmental activists trumpet the “energy transition” and present alluring visions of a low-carbon future...
B.C. ON TRACK TO BE CANADA’S THIRD-MOST INDEBTED PROVINCE BY 2029/30
BRITISH COLUMBIA —If the B.C. provincial government continues with its current fiscal plans, it will become the third-most indebted province in the country by 2029/30, finds a new study published...
NEW BIABC POLL SHOWS STREET DISORDER THREATENING VIABILITY OF BUSINESSES ACROSS BC
BRITISH COLUMBIA – A new poll released by the Business Improvement Areas of BC (BIABC), a Save Our Streets coalition member, is providing shocking statistics about the extent to which street...
Fraser Valley
SALES SLOW IN AUGUST, BUT FALLING RATES SHOULD DRIVE ACTIVITY HIGHER IN THE FALL
BRITISH COLUMBIA - The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that 5,943 residential unit sales were recorded in Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) systems in August 2024, a 10 per...
GREEN SHEET FRASER VALLEY BUILDING BRIEFS: SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Location: Mission (multi-family new) Address: 8924 Cedar St - Townhouses - Uptown Cedar Description: New multi family development - 9 structures - 3 storeys - approx 42 townhouse units - 3 bedroom...
FRASER VALLEY MOVERS & SHAKERS SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Fraser Valley Business News DELTA Jennyfer Cassar has been named the new Events Coordinator and Membership Engagement Manager at the Delta Chamber of Commerce. Acting Staff Sergeant Gary Koonar...
ICBA ECONOMICS: A SNAPSHOT OF ENERGY CONSUMPTION IN BRITISH COLUMBIA
By Jock Finlayson, ICBA Chief Economist BRITISH COLUMBIA - While some B.C. politicians and environmental activists trumpet the “energy transition” and present alluring visions of a low-carbon future...
B.C. ON TRACK TO BE CANADA’S THIRD-MOST INDEBTED PROVINCE BY 2029/30
BRITISH COLUMBIA —If the B.C. provincial government continues with its current fiscal plans, it will become the third-most indebted province in the country by 2029/30, finds a new study published...
BC FERRIES BUSY SEASON ENDS AND ANNUAL REPAIRS BEGIN
VICTORIA – As BC Ferries wraps up another busy summer season, focus now shifts to preparations for annual repairs, refits, and vessel maintenance. The fall refit season unofficially began this week...
Northern BC
SALES SLOW IN AUGUST, BUT FALLING RATES SHOULD DRIVE ACTIVITY HIGHER IN THE FALL
BRITISH COLUMBIA - The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that 5,943 residential unit sales were recorded in Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) systems in August 2024, a 10 per...
ICBA ECONOMICS: A SNAPSHOT OF ENERGY CONSUMPTION IN BRITISH COLUMBIA
By Jock Finlayson, ICBA Chief Economist BRITISH COLUMBIA - While some B.C. politicians and environmental activists trumpet the “energy transition” and present alluring visions of a low-carbon future...
B.C. ON TRACK TO BE CANADA’S THIRD-MOST INDEBTED PROVINCE BY 2029/30
BRITISH COLUMBIA —If the B.C. provincial government continues with its current fiscal plans, it will become the third-most indebted province in the country by 2029/30, finds a new study published...
NEW BIABC POLL SHOWS STREET DISORDER THREATENING VIABILITY OF BUSINESSES ACROSS BC
BRITISH COLUMBIA – A new poll released by the Business Improvement Areas of BC (BIABC), a Save Our Streets coalition member, is providing shocking statistics about the extent to which street...
CANADIAN DEWATERING LP OFFERS INNOVATIVE FLUID MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS TO ALL INDUSTRIES
PRINCE GEORGE – Site management and fluid control might not be top of mind when considering heavy industry projects, however, the service is an essential component to all kinds of major projects...
PROVINCE OFFERING FREE STANDARDIZED DESIGNS FOR HOUSING
BRITISH COLUMBIA - The Province of BC is now offering standardized designs for people building small-scale, multi-unit housing to enable time and cost savings. Most of the 10 designs are based on...