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BC SALMON FARMERS RESPOND TO CANADA’S NEW MINISTRY

Liǧʷiłdaxʷ TERRITORY/CAMPBELL RIVER — The BC Salmon Farmers are encouraged by Prime Minister Carney’s announcement of Canada’s new Ministry and the continuation of the appointment of the Honourable...

IMPROVED FIRST QUARTER FOR WESTERN FOREST PRODUCTS

NANAIMO – Western Forest Products Inc. posted net income of $13.8 million in the first quarter of 2025, compared to a net loss of $8 million in the first three months of 2024, and a net loss of $1.2...

LANGLEY CHAMBER: ADVOCACY WIN

LANGLEY - After many years of advocacy, including directly between the Langley Chamber and the Translink CEO, bus service is finally planned for Gloucester, bringing transit to the critical...

FRASER VALLEY MOVERS & SHAKERS MAY 13, 2025

Fraser Valley Business News             DELTA Dr. Jaspreet Singh's Sparkling Smile Dental Studio has finally opened for business in Delta. Surjeet Singh is starting a new position as Business...

BCREA: APRIL EMPLOYMENT HELD STEADY

BRITISH COLUMBIA - Canadian employment was virtually unchanged from the previous month, gaining 7,400 jobs to 20.969 million in April. The employment rate fell by 0.1 points to 60.8 per cent, while...

BRITISH COLUMBIA MOVERS & SHAKERS MAY 9, 2025

News Influencing Decision Makers in BC Charlotte Mitha has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of BC Hydro, beginning August 1, 2025. Garreth Maybury has been promoted to the position...

ICBA: NDP’S INFRASTRUCTURE BILL FALLS SHORT

SURREY – The Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA)  responded to the B.C. Government’s newly tabled Infrastructure Projects Act, expressing concern that while the legislation...

WOMEN THRIVE AT SURERUS MURPHY JOINT VENTURE

BRITISH COLUMBIA - As Surerus Murphy Joint Venture approaches its 10-year anniversary, one aspect that the organization has to be proud of is the number of women in its ranks, from the field to the...

MABC: MINING WILL SECURE BC’S ECONOMIC FUTURE

BRITISH COLUMBIA - Twenty-seven mining projects, representing $90 billion in economic activity have the potential to deliver major benefits for BC and Canada at a time of global instability, a...

BCREA: TARIFF UNCERTAINTY DRIVES BUYERS TO SIDELINE

BCREA 2025 Second Quarter Housing Forecast BRITISH COLUMBIA - The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) released its 2025 Second Quarter Housing Forecast today. Multiple Listing Service®...