Central/North Vancouver Island
ICBA ECONOMICS: FOCUS ON B.C. CONSTRUCTION LABOUR SUPPLY & DEMAND
By Jock Finlayson, ICBA Chief Economist BRITISH COLUMBIA - The availability and cost of qualified workers is a day-to-day concern for many ICBA members as well as for the construction industry...
FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR FOOD PRODUCERS TO INCREASE TRANSPARENCY
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Funding is now available for B.C. producers, food processors and seafood businesses to help them improve product tracing, to meet consumer demands for greater transparency and...
QUALICUM BEACH CLARIFIES VACATION RENTALS
QUALICUM BEACH - In 2023, the Province enacted Bill 35, the Short-Term Rental Accommodations Act, aimed at addressing the housing crisis and regulating short-term rental listings. While Bill 35 will...
JOHN COOPER & ASSOCIATES GEAR UP WITH RENEWED FOCUS
By Mark MacDonald NANAIMO – While evaluating his real estate company, John Cooper heard over and over that his clients wanted to deal directly with him. Thus he streamlined his John Cooper &...
EDITORIAL: RATHER THAN LOOK IN THE MIRROR, GOVERNMENT BLAMES PRIVATE SECTOR FOR INFLATION
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Socialist governments blame businesses for higher prices, when it is actually their own policies that drive up prices. One of the latest cases in point is Prime Minister Justin...
MOVERS & SHAKERS MAY 8, 2024 – BUSINESS EXAMINER VANCOUVER ISLAND
News Impacting Central and North Vancouver Island NORTH ISLAND The Namgis Wellness Centre Committee, the First Nation Health Authority, a team of architects, engineers, and planners at David Naime +...
South Vancouver Island
ICBA ECONOMICS: FOCUS ON B.C. CONSTRUCTION LABOUR SUPPLY & DEMAND
By Jock Finlayson, ICBA Chief Economist BRITISH COLUMBIA - The availability and cost of qualified workers is a day-to-day concern for many ICBA members as well as for the construction industry...
FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR FOOD PRODUCERS TO INCREASE TRANSPARENCY
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Funding is now available for B.C. producers, food processors and seafood businesses to help them improve product tracing, to meet consumer demands for greater transparency and...
EDITORIAL: RATHER THAN LOOK IN THE MIRROR, GOVERNMENT BLAMES PRIVATE SECTOR FOR INFLATION
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Socialist governments blame businesses for higher prices, when it is actually their own policies that drive up prices. One of the latest cases in point is Prime Minister Justin...
VICTORIA CHAMBER ANOUNCES 2024 BUSINESS AWARD RECIPIENTS
VICTORIA – The 2024 Greater Victoria Business Awards were presented Tuesday, May 7, in front of an audience of 300 at the Lecture Theatre in the Victoria Conference Centre. “It was an exhilarating...
WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION TRADES UP 24%, BUT MORE ROOM TO GROW
BRITISH COLUMBIA - While the number of women getting involved in the construction industry has been increasing steadily, there’s still plenty of room to grow as opportunities continue to expand....
WEST SHORE CHAMBER: CONNECTING WITH COMMUNITY
WEST SHORE - We had a brilliant time celebrating with our community at our Viva La WestShore casino night event on April 12, held in partnership with Title Sponsor Elements Casino Victoria. With a...
Thompson Okanagan
ICBA ECONOMICS: FOCUS ON B.C. CONSTRUCTION LABOUR SUPPLY & DEMAND
By Jock Finlayson, ICBA Chief Economist BRITISH COLUMBIA - The availability and cost of qualified workers is a day-to-day concern for many ICBA members as well as for the construction industry...
GREEN SHEET OKANAGAN BUILDING BRIEFS: MAY 9, 2024
Location: Kelowna (multi-family new) Address: 438 Valley Rd - Rental Condominiums Description: New rental condominium development - 6 storeys - 154 units - studio to 2 bedroom units - common gym...
FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR FOOD PRODUCERS TO INCREASE TRANSPARENCY
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Funding is now available for B.C. producers, food processors and seafood businesses to help them improve product tracing, to meet consumer demands for greater transparency and...
ASSOCIATION OF INTERIOR REALTORS HOPES TO BREAK DOWN BARRIERS
KELOWNA - Last week, the Association of Interior Realtors released their new report Breaking Down Barriers: Pathways to Modernizing Municipal Property Information in the British Columbia (B.C.)...
PENTICTON’S CAR 40 SHOWING DIVIDENDS, NEW PROGRAMS PLANNED FOR PUBLIC SAFETY
PENTICTON - The latest statistics from Penticton RCMP show a slight decline in the overall crime rate, an increase in some types of property crimes and enough data to show the Mobile Integrated...
MOVERS & SHAKERS MAY 9, 2024 – BUSINESS EXAMINER THOMPSON OKANAGAN
News Influencing Thompson Okanagan Business KELOWNA Kelley Winters and Debra Formo recently joined CENTURY 21. Judy Neiser of Kelowna has been appointed as the newest Senior Consultant for Global...
Fraser Valley
ICBA ECONOMICS: FOCUS ON B.C. CONSTRUCTION LABOUR SUPPLY & DEMAND
By Jock Finlayson, ICBA Chief Economist BRITISH COLUMBIA - The availability and cost of qualified workers is a day-to-day concern for many ICBA members as well as for the construction industry...
FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR FOOD PRODUCERS TO INCREASE TRANSPARENCY
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Funding is now available for B.C. producers, food processors and seafood businesses to help them improve product tracing, to meet consumer demands for greater transparency and...
EDITORIAL: RATHER THAN LOOK IN THE MIRROR, GOVERNMENT BLAMES PRIVATE SECTOR FOR INFLATION
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Socialist governments blame businesses for higher prices, when it is actually their own policies that drive up prices. One of the latest cases in point is Prime Minister Justin...
SURREY COUNCIL APPROVES $10.6M CONTRACT FOR 80 AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS
SURREY – During the Regular Council Meeting on Monday, Surrey City Council awarded a $10.6 million contract to United Earth Contractors Corp. for improvements to 80 Avenue between 132 Street and...
MOVERS & SHAKERS FRASER VALLEY FOR MAY 7, 2024
Fraser Valley Business News DELTA JVK is relocating its BC operations to 7672 Progress Way. MLA Delta North Ravi Kahlon is seeking third term as the BC NDP candidate in the North Delta. Delta...
WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION TRADES UP 24%, BUT MORE ROOM TO GROW
BRITISH COLUMBIA - While the number of women getting involved in the construction industry has been increasing steadily, there’s still plenty of room to grow as opportunities continue to expand....
Northern BC
CANFOR ANNOUNCES PERMANENT CLOSURE AND SUSPENSION OF PLANNED REINVESTMENT IN SAWMILLS
NORTHERN BC - After thorough analysis of the persistent shortage of economically available timber and challenging operating conditions in northern British Columbia, Canfor Corporation (TSX:CFP)...
ICBA ECONOMICS: FOCUS ON B.C. CONSTRUCTION LABOUR SUPPLY & DEMAND
By Jock Finlayson, ICBA Chief Economist BRITISH COLUMBIA - The availability and cost of qualified workers is a day-to-day concern for many ICBA members as well as for the construction industry...
FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR FOOD PRODUCERS TO INCREASE TRANSPARENCY
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Funding is now available for B.C. producers, food processors and seafood businesses to help them improve product tracing, to meet consumer demands for greater transparency and...
EDITORIAL: RATHER THAN LOOK IN THE MIRROR, GOVERNMENT BLAMES PRIVATE SECTOR FOR INFLATION
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Socialist governments blame businesses for higher prices, when it is actually their own policies that drive up prices. One of the latest cases in point is Prime Minister Justin...
WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION TRADES UP 24%, BUT MORE ROOM TO GROW
BRITISH COLUMBIA - While the number of women getting involved in the construction industry has been increasing steadily, there’s still plenty of room to grow as opportunities continue to expand....
BCFSA: STRATA PROPERTY REGULATION CHANGES: STRATA DEPRECIATION REPORTS
BRITISH COLUMBIA - BCFSA is issuing this Advisory to notify real estate licensees and developers of amendments to the Strata Property Regulation under the Strata Property Act. The amendments make...