Jobsites in motion. Early intel from Yellow Sheet’s latest report—permits, tenders, and active planning across Vancouver Island VICTORIA – 665 Garbally Rd (institutional add/alter) Transit Facility...
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BRITISH COLUMBIA MOVERS & SHAKERS SEPTEMBER 19, 2025
News Influencing Decision Makers in BC Pierre Piché has been appointed as the newest Genesis Experience Manager at Genesis Kelowna. Stephen Fuhr, Secretary of State for Defence Procurement, will...
NEW CANOLA OIL FACILITY OPERATIONAL AT FRASER SURREY
BRITISH COLUMBIA - DP World’s new $150 million Canola Oil Transload Facility at Fraser Surrey has begun full operations. The facility strengthens direct connectivity between prairie farmers and...
TRADE WORRIES, SPENDING SHIFTS IMPACTING SMALL BUSINESS
OTTAWA - Small businesses are feeling the strain of financial stress, brought on by consumer spending shifts and uncertain trade relations. In its second quarter Business Credit Trends Report in the...
HOUSING MARKET POISED FOR FALL UPSWING
OTTAWA - Canada’s housing market may be turning a new leaf this fall, according to REMAX Canada’s 2025 Fall Housing Market Update. The report points to improved affordability and a boost in...
ENVIRONMENTAL GREEN LIGHT FOR KSI LISIMS LNG PROJECT
PRINCE RUPERT – An environmental assessment certificate has been issued to the Ksi Lisims LNG project, which is is expected to have the capacity to export approximately 12 million tonnes of...
CENTRAL/NORTH VANCOUVER ISLAND MOVERS & SHAKERS SEPTEMBER 17, 2025
News Impacting Central and North Vancouver Island NORTH ISLAND Andrew Hutson from Rennie Commercial has the listing for 7225 Highview Road, a 41-unit multifamily property located in Port Hardy....
BCREA: BANK OF CANADA LOWERS RATE
BRITISH COLUMBIA - The Bank of Canada lowered its overnight policy rate to 2.5 per cent this morning. In its statement, the Bank noted that US tariffs sharply impacted Canadian export levels while...
YELLOW SHEET CENTRAL/NORTH VANCOUVER ISLAND BUILDING BRIEFS: SEPTEMBER 17, 2025
Jobsites in motion. Early intel from Yellow Sheet’s latest report—permits, tenders, and active planning across Vancouver Island DUNCAN – 490 Festubert St (multi-family new) Townhouses - Festubert...
ARTS AND CULTURE IMPACT IN COWICHAN
DUNCAN - The Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) Arts & Culture Division has released their first annual Arts Impact Report, highlighting the cultural initiatives of the CVRD and the value...
BUILDING PERMITS DOWN SLIGHTLY IN JULY
OTTAWA - Building permits across the country edged down slightly in July – one tenth of a percent, to $11.9 billion - a report issued by Statistics Canada details. In July, the total value of...
ADVISORY: RENT OR OWN COMMERCIAL PROPERTY: WHAT’S RIGHT FOR YOU?
VANCOUVER ISLAND - In today’s competitive business landscape, every decision can impact your bottom line and long-term growth. Choosing between renting and owning your commercial space isn’t just a...
ICBA ECONOMICS: WARNING SIGNALS ALL OVER CANADIAN ECONOMY
The following op-ed by ICBA Chief Economist Jock Finlayson first appeared in the Calgary Sun on September 3, 2025. BRITISH COLUMBIA - Earlier this week, we marked another Labour Day, and Canada’s...
YELLOW SHEET SOUTH VANCOUVER ISLAND BUILDING BRIEFS: SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
Jobsites in motion. Early intel from Yellow Sheet’s latest report—permits, tenders, and active planning across Vancouver Island VICTORIA – 624 Pembroke St (commercial new) Self Storage Facility...
BRITISH COLUMBIA MOVERS & SHAKERS SEPTEMBER 12, 2025
News Influencing Decision Makers in BC Bryan Craigen has been appointed as the new Head of Carrier Relations at Axis Insurance. Kevin O'Kane has been appointed as the Executive Vice President and...
MAJOR COMPANIES MERGE TO FORM ANGLO TECK
BRITISH COLUMBIA – Teck Resources Limited and Anglo American have announced they’ve reached an agreement to merge the two companies to form the Anglo Teck group, a global critical minerals and...