News Influencing Decision Makers in BC
Cherie Whelan
has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of the BC Forest Safety Council, with effect from April 1, 2026.
Holynde Smiechowski has joined PCL Construction as a Corporate AI Lead.
Jeannine Kuemmerle started a new position as Educational Consultant, Faculty Development at The University of British Columbia.
Carla Dickof has been named principal at Fast + Epp.
Laurie Schultz has been named to the BC Cancer Foundation’s Board of Directors.
Rajin Gill has achieved an impressive milestone, ranking in the top 1% of all Realtors in the Fraser Valley and securing the #35 spot among nearly 5,100 Realtors.
Kylee Power
Kylee Power has been appointed Chair of the Board of Directors by BC Pharmacy Association.
Stirling Bryan, PhD, Professor in the School of Population & Public Health, has been named Interim Associate Dean, Research, Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute (VCHRI), UBC Faculty of Medicine, and Executive Director, VCHRI, effective February 1, 2026.
Janita Hubbard is the new Business Development Manager for British Columbia at TravelBrands.
Jeremy Sawicz has been appointed as General Manager for British Columbia at Best.
Carl Funk and Adam Mitchell, Director of Industrial Planning & Development, Beedie, have been named the new co-chairs of NAIOP Vancouver’s Government Relations Committee.
Paul Nursey
Paul Nursey, ICD.D, President & CEO of Destination Greater Victoria, has been appointed to Destinations International’s Global Leadership Committee for 2026.
Hunter Litigation Chambers has welcomed Elizabeth Janzen to the firm.
Clint Best celebrates 5 years with the Association of Professional Builders.
Destination BC welcomes six new members to the Tourism Marketing Committee, including: Andrea Miller; founder of PaddleBC; Brad Parsell, Regional Destination Management Organization CEO for Kootenay Rockies Tourism Association; Evangeline Clifton, Economic Development Officer for Heiltsuk Tribal Council; Jessie Olsen, Director of Economic & Community Development with the District of Tumbler Ridge; Patrick Gill is Senior Director, Global Marketing at Armstrong Collective, leading global marketing strategy for Rocky Mountaineer; and Xander France, Director of Sales and Marketing at Hullo Ferries.
DP World is building the CAD$22 million “Salish Sea Gateway” short-sea shipping facility in Vancouver for coastal freight services between Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland to launch in mid-2026.
View Royals Blueprint Residences has been acquired by BGO for an estimated $160 million, representing a substantial investment in the residential real estate sector in British Columbia.
Michael Robinson
Harper Grey announced that Michael Robinson has been admitted to the partnership, effective January 1, 2026
Air Liquide Canada, a subsidiary of Airgas, an Air Liquide corporation, has successfully acquired the assets of Barry Hamel Ltd.
Urbanation, a top real estate research and consultancy company, has been acquired by Rentsync, a top software and data provider for Canada’s rental housing and real estate sectors.
Shareholders of Anglo American have given their approval to the company’s plan to merge with Canadian mining firm Teck Resources.
The acquisition of PV&V Insurance Centre Ltd. and Meester Insurance Centre was announced by Westland Insurance, one of Canada’s biggest insurance brokerages, with effect from January 1, 2026.
Lou-ann Neel
has joined Real Estate Foundation of BC as the Director of Grants and Community Initiatives
Nuon Imaging announced the opening of its newest office in Vancouver, BC, officially launching on February 1st.
Applications are now being accepted by Innovate BC for the Venture Spotlight at the BC Pavilion at Web Summit Vancouver 2026, which will be held in Vancouver from May 12 to 14.
Amrize Building Materials’ paving work on BC Highways 97 and 33 has earned them the title of 2025 B.C. Contractor of the Year.
R&O Scientific Support has launched, offering crewed, Transport Canada–certified research sailboat services aimed at coastal science and monitoring in British Columbia.
Pacific Seaweed Industry Association, in collaboration with ClimateDoor, Unify Partners, Vancouver Climate Community, Shark Byte Systems Inc, B.E.A.C.H. -Blue Economy Advisory & Consulting Hub, and COAST (Centre for Ocean Applied Sustainable Technologies), will be co-hosting the Ocean Connect Mixer on January 22, 2026 at the Northeastern University Vancouver.
NorthX Climate Tech has recently announced the appointment of Ka-Hay Law as Chief Investment Officer. Most recently, Ka-Hay directed investments in climate technology and sustainable agriculture at TELUS Global Ventures and previously held the position of Partner at the $100 million TELUS Pollinator Fund.
With the help of a $3.2 million investment from the Province of BC through BC Transit, the City of Abbotsford, announces the building of a new $8.1 million transit exchange in the Highstreet neighbourhood on Mt. Lehman Road.
Through incentives for energy-efficient equipment upgrades, BC Hydro is enabling businesses in British Columbia to lower operating expenses and improve their bottom line. Lighting and additional mechanical equipment modifications, such as HVAC and refrigeration, are eligible for funding.
Ron McQuarrie of Victoria was appointed the Western Lacrosse Association‘s executive director.
The City of Prince George is now accepting applications for the SportPG Hosting Grant, myPG Community Grant, Quick Response Micro Grant, and the Capacity Building Grant. Qualified non-profit organizations are encouraged to submit applications.
The City of Prince George is gearing up for a busy week at its facilities as the BC Natural Resources Forum is set to take place at the Conference and Civic Centre from January 20 to 23.
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