SURREY – The need for greater female representation in the flooring world was a long time coming, and the effects have been particularly dynamic for MIRA Floors & Interiors. MIRA provides...
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BRITISH COLUMBIA MOVERS & SHAKERS JUNE 19, 2026
News Influencing Decision Makers in BC Matthew Grant has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA). Cascadia Seaweed has announced the appointment of Leah...
At Okanagan College, Solving the Skilled Trades Shortage Starts with Equity – And The Power Of Mentorship
KELOWNA – Canada’s skilled trades sector is at a critical turning point, as demand for skilled workers continues to grow, fueled by significant government investment and expanding industry needs. At...
Victaulic: Joining Pipes Together For Over A Century
VANCOUVER – Victaulic is a company that keeps it all together when it comes to mechanical pipe joining. Behind the scenes at the company that started over 100 years ago, in 1919, bringing it...
Women Helping Lift The Load At Coulson Aviation
PORT ALBERNI – Founded in 1960 by Cliff Coulson, The Coulson Group has grown under son Wayne Coulson’s leadership into a group of companies spanning aviation, manufacturing logging and more. Coulson...
May Housing Starts Fall
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Canadian housing starts decreased 6 per cent from the previous month, totaling 261,377 units in May at a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR). Starts were down 6 per cent from...
Aplin Martin: Women Helping Drive Growth On Island
NANAIMO – Aplin Martin has been hard at work for land development and municipal capital works clients since Scott Lewis opened their Vancouver Island office in 2017. Along the way, the firm has...
Wired For Success: The Women Of Driftwood Communications
SAANICHTON - Driftwood Communications is a privately held, turnkey telecommunications infrastructure company headquartered in Saanichton, BC. The company delivers end-to-end services spanning...
Canadian Entrepreneurship Declines, Challenges Build As Companies Fall Behind with Lenders
Equifax Canada data shows a sharp drop in Canadian entrepreneurship and that businesses are cutting back on credit BRITISH COLUMBIA - New Equifax Canada data shows in the first quarter of 2026,...
CPABC: Paying Family Members From Your Small Business: Salaries, T4s and CRA rules
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Putting your spouse or teen on your small business’ payroll can be legitimate and useful if you do it by the book. This article explains paying family members’ salary in Canada:...
Personal Touch Drives WebMax Canada Into 10th Year
VICTORIA – WebMax Canada is celebrating its 10th year in business, and the Canadian owned independent company remains proud of the answer the phone personal touch its team provides and the trust it...
Q1 2026 Economic Indicators Show Central Okanagan Momentum Continues
KELOWNA- The Central Okanagan economy entered early 2026 with continued momentum, supported by steady business activity and rising travel demand, even as broader national and global economic...
High-Speed Internet Expanding in Rural Thompson Okanagan Regions
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Thompson-Okanagan region will soon have access to quicker, more reliable internet through a joint investment by Canada and British Columbia to bring fibre-optic connectivity to...
Local Residential Real Estate Market Activity Keeping Steady Pace
KELOWNA - Residential real estate activity across the Interior remained in line with seasonal expectations in May, reflecting a stable and balanced market environment, reports the Association of...
GREEN SHEET OKANAGAN BUILDING BRIEFS: JUNE 12, 2026
Location: Kelowna (multi-familynew) Address: 425 445 455 Vista Rd - Rental Condominiums - Vista Apartments Description: New multi family development - 6 storeys - 99 rental condominium units -...
THOMPSON OKANAGAN MOVERS & SHAKERS JUNE 12, 2026
News Influencing Thompson Okanagan Business KAMLOOPS MNP Kamloops has officially opened its new office at 101–1315 Summit Drive in Tudor Village. The Kamloops run, which took place on June 6,...