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BRITISH COLUMBIA MOVERS & SHAKERS FEBRUARY 27, 2026
News Influencing Decision Makers in BC Maelin Cheung has taken on a new role as Consulting & Engagement Manager at CityHive Vancouver. Professor Emeritus Dr. Jonathan Swainger of the University...
BUILDFORCE: THE SHRINKING RANKS OF CANADIAN CONSTRUCTION WORKERS 55+
A year-over-year contraction of -14.4% (-50,600 workers) among the eldest labour force cohort may suggest workers are exiting the industry due to retirement or other age-related attrition. CANADA -...
ICBA: CHARTING THE HISTORIC GROWTH OF GOVERNMENT DEBT UNDER PREMIER DAVID EBY
BRITISH COLUMBIA - If there were any remaining doubts that the David Eby government has mismanaged British Columbia’s public finances, the details of Budget 2026 have firmly laid them to rest. The...
BCREA: CANADIAN RETAIL SALES DIP IN DECEMBER 2025
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Canadian retail sales decreased by 0.4 per cent to $70 billion in December compared to the previous month. Retail sales were marginally lower compared to the same last year....
RED TAPE CUTTING PROFESSIONAL RELIANCE ACT PREPARING FOR RE-APPEARANCE IN LEGISLATURE
By Mark MacDonald, Business Examiner NANAIMO – Quietly percolating behind the scenes, a Special Committee is examining the Professional Reliance Act and the public consultation results for the...
YELLOW SHEET CENTRAL/NORTH VANCOUVER ISLAND BUILDING BRIEFS: FEBRUARY 25, 2026
Multi-family housing continues to advance across Central and North Vancouver Island, with new rezoning and development permit applications shaping apartment and townhouse projects in Nanaimo,...
FEBRUARY 2026 CAPITAL REGION COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE REPORT
By Mike Kozakowski of Citified.ca COLWOOD A $270 million Royal BC Museum’s Collections and Research Building (CRB) that will house the BC Archives, Provincial collections and multiple research...
VICTORIA CHAMBER: A SAFER COMMUNITY BEGINS WITH HARD CONVERSATIONS
VICTORIA - The first step to any recovery is admitting you have a problem. That common saying aptly reflects where we finally find ourselves as we address downtown safety in Victoria. On Feb. 10,...
SOUTH VANCOUVER ISLAND MOVERS & SHAKERS FEBRUARY 24, 2026
News Impacting Southern Vancouver Island Business VICTORIA Mark Rice has been awarded as the number 1 agent in BC and ranked 4th in all of Canada for real estate sales with Coldwell Banker. Karolina...
YELLOW SHEET SOUTH VANCOUVER ISLAND BUILDING BRIEFS: FEBRUARY 24, 2026
South Island development remains active, with multi-family and industrial projects progressing through construction milestones, heritage-integrated redevelopment, and ongoing permit activity across...
THE ESQUIMALT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE APPOINTS JAMES ROGERS AS FIRST-EVER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
ESQUIMALT – The Esquimalt Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the appointment of James Rogers to the newly established position of Executive Director, effective immediately. This landmark...
RISING ECONOMY CONFERENCE RETURNS TO VICTORIA WITH A FUTURE-SHAPING AGENDA
The Two-Day Business Event That Will Sharpen Your Next 12 Months VICTORIA - The next 12 months will test how leaders think about growth, risk and competitiveness. Rising Economy Conference 2026,...
MID ISLAND CO-OP EARNS TOP ENTERPRISE AWARD AT 25TH ANNUAL TD VANCOUVER ISLAND BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS
NANAIMO – Mid Island Co-op, headquartered in Nanaimo, was named the Enterprise Business of the Year at the record-breaking 25th Annual TD Vancouver Island Business Excellence Awards at the...
CPABC: B.C.’S BUDGET 2026 FEATURES A WIDENING DEFICIT, PRIORITIZES CORE SERVICES
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Against the backdrop of ongoing economic uncertainty and a volatile international trade environment, Budget 2026 maintains a strong focus on essential public services, while also...
BRITISH COLUMBIA MOVERS & SHAKERS FEBRUARY 20, 2026
News Influencing Decision Makers in BC Meghan Choo has been appointed to the position of Vice President, Finance at Regimen Equity Partners. Parveen Karsan has joined the Council to Reduce Elder...